PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
OF THE
COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
FOR THE YEAR 2000
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
DISTRICT I...................................................... RUTH S. YOUNG
SHARON S. BINGELL
DISTRICT II..................................................... PATRICIA L. HASTINGS
THOMAS M. GIFFORD
JEROLD D. MARVEL
DISTRICT III................................................... DORIS L. KARIUS
DELMAR F. BLEILER
GLENN R. LARISON
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN....................................................
CLERK.............................................................
DEPUTY CLERK............................................
COUNTY ATTORNEY...................................
THOMAS M. GIFFORD
GAIL M. HUGHEY
STACY B. HUSTED
JAMES P. COLEMAN
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
OF THE
COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
FOR THE YEAR
2000
CHAIRMAN AND CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF NEW YORK
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COUNTY OF SCHUYLER )
We, Thomas M. Gifford, Chairman, and Gail M. Hughey, Clerk of the Schuyler County
Legislature, each for ourself, do hereby certify that this printed volume is a true record of the acts and
proceedings of the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, State of New York, for the year 2000,
pursuant to Section 211 of the County Law.
THOMAS M. GIFFORD
Chairman, Schuyler County Legislature
GAIL M. HUGHEY
Clerk, Schuyler County Legislature
DEDICATIONS
2000 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Philip C. Barnes
Philip joined the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department on January 1, 1974 as a Deputy
Sheriff Cadet. He was promoted to many other titles throughout his tenure such as Deputy Sheriff,
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, and Undersheriff, a title he held until his
retirement on April 2, 2000.
Fred Wheaton
Fred joined the Schuyler County Highway Department on January 10, 1976 as a Mechanic.
He was promoted to the position of Automotive Mechanic on December 14, 1981, a title that he
held until his retirement on May 12, 2000.
Darlene N. Morehouse
Darlene joined the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Department on January 2, 1980 as
a Cook-Manager, a title that she held until her retirement on August 31, 2000.
Lyle L. Gates
Lyle joined the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds Department on December 5, 1977
as a Cleaner, at title that he held until his retirement on October 20, 2000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resolutions – 2000 (Numerical, By Meeting)……………………………………………I
Resolutions – 2000 (By Category) …………………………………………………265
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Organizational Meeting January 3…………………………………………..………...1
Regular Meeting January 10.………………………………………………………….5
Regular Meeting February 14…………………………………………………………19
Regular Meeting February 22 ………………………………………………………...44
Regular Meeting March 13 …………………………………………………………...45
Regular Meeting April 10 …………………………………………………………….63
Regular Meeting May 8 ………………………………………………………………88
Regular Meeting June 12 ……………………………………………………………..102
Regular Meeting June 28 ……………………………………………………………..116
Regular Meeting July 10 ……………………………………………………………119
Special Meeting July 17 ………………………………………………………………129
Regular Meeting August 14 …………………………………………………………..130
Regular Meeting September 11 ………………………………………………………144
Special Meeting October 2 …………………………………………………………. 159
Regular Meeting October 10 …………………………………………………………162
Regular Meeting November 3 ………………………………………………………..177
Regular Meeting November 13 ………………………………………………………179
Special Meeting November 28 ……………………………………………………….195
Special Meeting December 4 …………………………………………………………197
Regular Meeting December 11 ………………………………………………………199
Special Meeting December 14 ………………………………………………………. 213
Year End Meeting December 27 …………………………………………………….238
Annual Budget of 2001, County of Schuyler………………………………………… 222
Annual Budget of 2000, County of Schuyler …………………………………………249
Mortgage Tax Distribution:
October 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000 …………………………………….110
April 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999 ………………………………….. 206
RESOLUTIONS BY NUMBER – 2000
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RESOLUTIONS BY NUMBER - 2000
Organizational Meeting
January 3, 2000
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Close Nominations – 1999 Chairperson Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Appointment- Chairman, Schuyler County Legislature – 1999
Appointment – Clerk To The Legislature
Appointment – Deputy Clerk To The Legislature
“Continuity Of Local Government” For 2000
Designation Of Legal County Newspaper
Designation Of Depositories For Schuyler County
Conform To “Rules Of Procedure”
Appointment – Schuyler County Attorney
Appointment- Assistant County Attorney
Appointment – Confidential Secretary To County Attorney
Amend Resolution No. 12 – 2000 To Increase The Stipend Of The Budget Officer.
Appointment – Budget Officer For 2000 – As Amended
Appointment – County Auditor For 2000 And 2001
Appointment – Chief Voting Machine Custodian
Appointment – Chief Coroner For 200
Appointment – Schuyler County Public Defender
Appointment-County Historian
Appointment – Deputy County Treasurer – 2000-2003
Schedule Of Salaries For 2000
Amend Resolution No. 20-2000 – Failed
Appointments – Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA)
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The December 6, 1999 Public Hearing And December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting
Of The Schuyler County Legislature.
Authorize Contract With State Of New York For Housing Of State-Ready Inmates-Sheriff’s
Department.
Local Law Intro No. 4 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 1 Of The Year 2000 – Setting The Salary For
The Chairman Of The Legislature For The Year 2000.
Local Law Intro. No. 5 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Setting The Salary Of
Certain Public Officers For The Year 2000.
Local Law Intro. No. 1 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 3 Of 1997 – Setting Salaries Of
The Sheriff And District Attorney.
Local Law Intro. No. 6 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Setting The Salary Of
Certain Public Officers For The Year 2000.
Local Law Intro. No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 1 Of 1999 Setting The Salary Of
The Chairman.
Authorize Hiring Of Temporary Civil Service Clerk – Civil Service/Personnel.
Authorize Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign Records Management Grant Application Form And All
Relative Reports 2000-2001.
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2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Authorize Grant Application And Related Documents For New York State Archive And Records
Administration Local Government Records Management Improvement Funds – Geographic Information
Systems.
Authorize Increase In 2000 Appropriations And Transfer Of Funds – Chamber Of Commerce.
Authorize Review Process For Issuance Of Funds Under The Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant.
Authorize Submission Of Schuyler County Applications For The Home Program And Senior Survey
Under Fy99 HUD Funding By Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing.
Authorize Establishment Of Account In Anticipation Of Receiving Funds Under The Edge Education
For Gainful Employment Grant – Social Services.
Authorize Seasonal Rates For Marina
Authorize Lease Agreement With The Youth Bureau For 2000 – Building And Grounds.
Authorize Appointment Of Purchasing Agent.
Authorize Establishment Of Account For The Building Independence For The Long Term (BILT) Grant
– Social Services.
Authorize Appointments – Agriculture And Farmland Protection Board
Authorize Appointments – Auditing Committee.
Authorize Two Year Appointments
Authorize One Year Appointments
Authorize Appointments – Forest Practice Board
Authorize Appointment – Health Services Advisory Board
Authorize Appointments – Workforce Development Board
Amend Resolution No. 15 – 98/Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency.
Resolution Halting County Administrator Hiring And Authorize Proceeding With Feasibility Study –
Failed
Authorize One (1) Resolution Be Brought To The Floor
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Boyle.
Regular Meeting
February 14, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The December 14, 1999 Public Hearing, December 14, 1999 Special Meeting,
December 29, 1999 Year End Meeting, January 3, 2000 Organizational Meeting And January 10, 2000
Regular Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Advertisement For Material Bids For The Highway Department For 2000
Resolution Requesting The State Of New York For A Speed Study/Reduction For County Route
14/Beardsley Hollow – Highway
Authorize Preparation Of Property For Bidding – Hector Gravel Pit
Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Emergency Power Systems, Inc. – Emergency Management
Authorize Renewal Contract With Calgor – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds And Purchase Of Vehicle – Sheriff’s Department
Approval Of Alternatives To Incarceration Plan 2000
Authorization For The Chairman To Sign The Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) –
Probation
Amend Resolution No. 82-98 – Contract For Legal Services For 1998 – District Attorney – Withdrawn
Authorize Contract Renewal With The Falls Home Care Agency, For Home Health Services From
1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Homemakers Of Western New York, For Home Health Services
From 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Miller Associates For Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000
– 12/31/2000 – Public Health
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W/D Authorize Contract Renewal With Schuyler Hospital For Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000
– 12/31/2000 – Public Health – Withdrawn
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Authorize Contract Renewal With Schuyler Hospital For Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000
– 12/31/2000 – Public Health
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Authorize Contract With Priscilla Smith To Provide SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher)
Services For The Preschool Special Education Program – Public Health
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Amendment To Resolution No. 327-99 For The Early Intervention/ Child Find/CSHCN 10/1/99 –
9/30/2000 Program Grant To Reflect The Addition Of The CSHCN Funds – Public Health
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Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Ikon Office Solutions, Inc. – Public Health
66.
Authorize Agreement With Bolder Computer Solutions For Computer Services – Public Health
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Authorize Agreement With Bolder Computer Solutions For Computer Services – Mental Health
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Authorize Agreement With Kyung Chun, Md – Mental Health
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Authorize Agreement With Venkata Satti, Md And Savithri Satti, Md – Mental Health
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Authorize Agreement With Next Century Software – Mental Health
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Authorize Agreement With Chemung County For Crisis Services – Mental Health
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Authorize Amendment To 1999 Agreement With Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling And Referral
Services – Mental Health
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Authorize Filling Supervising Social Worker - Mental Health
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Benefits For Schuyler County Employees Not Covered By A Bargaining Agreement
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Adopted Amended Management/Confidential Salary Plan Dated January 19, 2000
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Amend 2000 Salary Schedule And Authorize Transfer Of Funds
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Local Law No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 3 Of 1997 – Setting Salaries Of The
Sheriff And The District Attorney
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Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 1 Of 1999 – Setting The Salary Of The
Chairman
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Accept Proposal For Property/Casualty Insurances For The County Of Schuyler
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Approve Amended Factor Rating Chart For Inclusion Into The Amended Management/Confidential
Salary Plan
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Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency Account For Budget Officer Stipend
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Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Perry
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Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Biehl
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Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Thompson
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Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Crane
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Authorize Contract – Provide Data Collection And Valuation Services To The Town Of Orange
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Authorize Preparation Of Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application And
Set Dates For Required Public Hearings
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Appointment Of Fair Housing Officer In Compliance With U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban
Development Housing Requirements
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Approve Process For Recruitment Of Members To The Schuyler County Industrial Development
Agency (SCIDA)
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Authorize Contract With Scoped For Facilitator Services For The Water/Sewer Extension Project
91.
Authorize Contract With Corning Enterprises, Inc. For Tri-County Branding Initiative And Authorize
Transfer Of Funds From Contingency
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Authorize Contract With Cornell Cooperative Extension For Food Stamp Nutrition Program
93.
Authorize Contract With Economic Opportunity Program For Wrap Services – Department Of Social
Services
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Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Attorney For Legal Services – Social Services
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Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With Partnership For Responsible Fathering, Known As Dad
School
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Authorize Increase In Hours For Meal Deliverer Position – Office For The Aging
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Authorize Purchase Of Dishwasher And Transfer Of Funds – Office For The Aging
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2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Authorize Contracts With Care Providers For Eisep – Office For The Aging
Authorization To Apply For Byrne Anti-Drug Funds – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Printer – District Attorney
Authorize Appointment – Economic Opportunity Program Board Of Directors
Authorize Appointment – Soil And Water Conservation Board Of Directors
Authorize Appointment – Schuyler County Planning Commission
Authorize Appointments – Inter-County Association Of Western New York
Authorize Appointment – Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency
Amend Resolution No. 41-00 Relative To Appointments To The Environmental Management Council
Authorize Appointments– Emergency Medical And Highway Safety Committee
Authorize Appointment – Mental Health Committees
Authorize Appointments – Health Services Advisory Board And Professional Advisory Committee
Authorize Appointments – Schuyler County Youth Board
Resolution In Support Of The Proposed State Assumption Of Local Hcra 2000 Family Health Plus Costs
Resolution Calling For A Comprehensive Plan To Address
Resolution Urging The Continuation Of Maintaining Separate State Funding For Youth Services
Authorize Eight (8) Additional Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary – Board Of Elections
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Klopf
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Myers
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Turton/Clark
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Clark
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Clark
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Ameigh
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax Roll – Landon
Special Meeting
February 22, 2000
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Ratification Of Special Meeting Call
Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The Administrative Unit CSEA
Regular Meeting
March 13, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The January 18, 2000 Public Hearing, February 14, 2000 Regular Meeting And
February 22, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Appointment To Local Conditional Release Commission
Authorize The Creation Of Correction Officer Positions For Jail – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize The Creation Of Dispatcher Positions For Communications Center – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Creation Of Sergeant Position For Jail – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Contract Amendment With The Unified Court System For Security – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Contract With Hunt Engineers For County Route 14 And County Route 15 Intersection
Design
Authorize Filling Vacant Automotive Mechanic Position – Highway
Resolution Urging The Reinstatement Of Funding To Consolidated Highway Improvement Program
(Chips)
Accept Bid For New And Unused 2000 Tri-Axle Live Bottom Trailer
Accept/Reject Bids For The Construction Of County Road 13 Bridge Over Banfield Creek Bin#
3332300
Declare Equipment Junk – Civil Service Department
RESOLUTIONS BY NUMBER – 2000
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137. Declare Equipment Junk – Social Services Department
138. Declare Equipment Junk – Probation Department
139. Declare Equipment Junk – Public Health Department
140. Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
141. Declare Equipment Surplus – Veterans Department
W/D Declare Equipment Surplus – Social Services Department – Withdrawn
142. Declare Census 2000 Proclamation
143. Authorize Contract With Group Insurance Administration Service/Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Group
Health Insurance
144. Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes – Melchione
145. Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes – Brockway
146. Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes – Sgrecci
147. Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes – Gibbons
148. Authorize Chairman To Sign Letters Of Agreement With The Villages For The County To Provide Tax
Bill Processing
149. Local Law Intro. No. 4 Of The Year 2000 Providing For The Participation Of The County Of Schuyler
In The Town Of Dix Water And Sewer District Creation Process And For The Provision Of Certain
Services And Funds To The Town Of Dix In Furtherance Thereof
150. Appointments – Schuyler County Planning Commission
151. Accept Proposal For The Household Hazardous Waste And Farm Pesticide Collection Day
152. Authorize Grant Extension – Agricultural And Farmland Protection Planning Grant – Contract
#C010030
153. Local Law Intro. No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 2 Of 1978 Regarding Written
Notice Of Defects And Obstructions
154. Support Of Healthy Heart Grant – Public Health
155. Authorize Contract With Susanna Rutski For Early Intervention Program Services And Preschool
Special Education Speech Therapy
156. Authorize Contract Renewal With Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding For Physically Handicapped Children’s
Program Medical Director
157. Authorize Contract With John C.T. Hayes For Legal Services To The Southern Tier Regional Special
Needs Project – Mental Health
158. Authorize Filling Registered Nurse Part-Time – Public Health
159. Approve Revised Sliding Fee Schedule – Public Health
160. Authorize Agreement Between Schuyler County Department Of Social Services And Schuyler County
Chapter NYSARC, Inc. For Transportation
161. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Food Carriers – Office For The Aging
162. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Computer Equipment – Legislature
163. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Software – Highway Administration
164. Authorize Contract For Data Collection Services – Real Property Tax Agency
165. Authorize An Amended Contract For Legal Services – District Attorney
166. Authorize One (1) Resolution Be Brought To The Floor
167. Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes – Clark/Sturton
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting And March 15, 2000 Public Hearing Of The
Schuyler County Legislature
Establish Fee For Replacement Of Photo I.D. Cards – Personnel
Authorize Increase In Civil Service Application Fees – Personnel
Authorize Salary For Office For The Aging Case Supervisor Grade B
2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
172. Authorize Filling Personnel Clerk Position – Personnel
173. Adoption Of The Amended And Restated Deferred Compensation Model Plan
174. Proclaim Week Of April 9-15, 2000 As “Volunteer Week”
175A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 175
175. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For County Administrator Advertisement – As Amended
176. Declare Equipment Surplus – Buildings And Grounds
177. Declare Equipment Surplus – Probation
178. Amend Schuyler County Policies And Procedures Manual - Time Card Policy
179. Authorize Transfer Of Funds And Purchase Of Burster – Treasurer
180. Adopt Fair Housing Plan In Compliance With Us Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Requirements
181. Resolution To Authorize Preparation And Submission Of New York State Department Of State Quality
Communities Demonstration Project Grant Application
182. Resolution Of The Schuyler County Legislature Regarding Acceptance Of A Schuyler County
Agriculture And Farmland Protection Plan
183. A Resolution To Adopt The Proposal To Create An Agricultural District Compromising Of Certain
Lands In The Town Of Catharine, Cayuta And Montour To Be Known As Schuyler County Agricultural
District #3
184. Accept Proposal From Seneca Meadows, Inc. For Tire Collection Day
185. Authorize Change In Appointed Director To Regional Economic Development And Energy Corporation
(REDEC) Board
186. Resolution To Authorize Preparation And Submission Of Application To Us Department Of Housing
And Urban Development, Community Planning And Development For Fy2000 Edi-Special Project
187. Authorize Submission Of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Application
188. Local Law Intro. No. 4/Local Law No. 8 Of The Year 2000 Providing For The Participation Of The
County Of Schuyler In The Town Of Dix Water And Sewer District Creation Process And For The
Provision Of Certain Services And Funds To The Town Of Dix In Furtherance Thereof
189. Proclaim Week Of May 7-13, 2000 As “National Tourism Week”
190. Resolution Declaring National Nurses Week – Public Health
191. Resolution Declaring April As Alcohol Awareness Month – Mental Health
192. Resolution Declaring April As Child Abuse Prevention Month
193. Authorize Approval Of The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 2000-2001 – Public Health
194. Resolution To Support Consolidation Of A Regional Health Services Advisory Committee And Abolish
The Local Health Services Advisory Committee – Public Health
195. Authorize Agreement With Finger Lakes Parent Network – Mental Health
196. Authorize Out Of State Travel – Public Health
197. Authorize Filling Of Staff Social Worker Position – Mental Health
198. Authorize The Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign Any And All Documents Relative To The
Addition To The Mill Creek Center
199. Amend Schuyler County Policies And Procedures Relative To Use Of County Cars – Public Health
200. Approve Transfer Of A Half-Time Account Clerk Typist Position From Public Health To Mental Health
201. Authorize Contract With Scherrer Auction Service For County Auction – Highway
202. Accept/Reject Bids For Ice Control Sand
203. Accept/Reject Bids For Pavement Markings
204. Accept Bids For Guide rail
205. Accept Bids For Signs, Posts, Extensions & Sign Blanks
206. Accept Bid For Steel Belted Radial Tires
207. Accept Bids For Bank Run Gravel, Modified Gravel, Sand & Select Granular Fill
208. Accept Bid For New Corrugated Metal, Galvanized Pipe, New Corrugated Metal, Galvanized And
Asphalt Treated Pipe, New Corrugated Metal Pipe-Arch, New Galvanized Flared End Sections
209. Accept Bids For Crushed Limestone & Crushed Gravel
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210. Accept Bids For Cold Mix Patching Materials
211. Accept Bids For Used Steel Pipe
212. Accept Bids For Asphalt Emulsions
213. Accept Bid For Steel Plate, Polyethylene Pipe, New & Used Bridge & Shop Steel
214. Accept Bids For Used Bituminous Concrete Asphalt
215. Accept Bids For Ready-Mix Concrete & Retaining Wall Blocks
216. Declare Surplus The 1998 Tax Map Set – Real Property Tax Agency
217. Local Law Intro. No. 5 Of The Year 2000 To Establish The Disability Exemption Pursuant To Real
Property Tax Law (RPTL) Section 459-C
218. Local Law No. 4 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law No. 2 Of 1978 Regarding Written Notice Of
Defects And Obstructions
219. Resolution Supporting A Change In The Membership Section Of The Southern Tier Central Regional
Planning And Development Board’s By-Laws
220. Authorize Appointments To The Labor/ Management Committee
221. Resolution In Support Of Fuel Reserves Initiatives – Failed
222. Authorize Increase In Capital Project Budget – Seneca Harbor Lakefront Park
223. Declare Equipment Surplus – Highway Department
224. Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
225. Authorize Creation Of Grant Writer/Grant Administrator Position – Failed
W/D Motion To Table Resolution No. 226 – Failed
W/D Resolution To Observe Everyday As Earth Day – Withdrawn
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Proclaim Month Of May As “Mental Health Month”
Authorize Agreement With Gretchen Ann Jacobs For Early Intervention Program Services And
Preschool Special Education Speech Therapy – Public Health
Amend 2000 Budget For Diabetes Program – Public Health
Authorize Advertisement For Bids For Transportation Of Preschool Children With Disabilities From
7/1/00-6/30/01 – Public Health
Authorize Agreement With Schuyler Head Start – Mental Health
Authorize Filling Supervising Social Worker – Mental Health
Authorization To Create And Fill Staff Social Worker Position – Mental Health
Authorize Creation And Filling Of Registered Health Information Technician Position – Mental Health
Authorize Contract With NYS Electric & Gas (NYSEG) For Power Partners Program – Office For The
Aging
Authorize Contract With Steuben Home Care – Office For The Aging
Support Increase In New York State Funding For The Community Services For The Elderly Program
Authorize Creation, Advertisement And Filling Of A Second Runaway And Homeless Youth Counselor
Position – Youth Bureau
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget – Youth Bureau
Authorization To Renew Contract With Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling And Referral Agency
(FLACRA) For Drug/Alcohol Services Program For Family Assistance Recipients
Authorization To Amend The 2000 Budget – Social Services
Accept Proposal From Hunt Engineers For County Route 8 Overpass
Authorize Filling Two (2) Seasonal Laborers Positions – Highway Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Highway
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Phase Lost Protection – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize The Sheriff To Apply For Shelter Manager To Sell Dog Licenses
2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
247. Lands Purchased By The State Of New York
248. Authorize Preparation And Submission Of Grant Application To Appalachian Regional Commission
(Arc) Area Development Program For FY 2001
249. Authorize Appointment For The Region 8 Open Space Advisory Committee
250. Supporting The Schuyler-Steuben Revised Rural Transportation Proposal To New York State
Department Of Transportation
251. Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
252. Amend The Management/Confidential Salary Plan
253A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 253
253. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Conference And Mileage Expenses – Legislature – As Amended
254. Acknowledge Appointment And Set Salary For Undersheriff
255. Appointment – Stop DWI Coordinator And Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Sheriff’s Department
256.
Local Law Intro. No. 5/Local Law No. 7 The Year 2000 To Establish The Disability Exemption
Pursuant To Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Section 459-C
257. Authorize Three (3) Resolutions To Be Brought To The Floor
258. Authorize Contracts For The Town Of Orange Data Collection Project – Real Property Tax Agency
259. Authorize Chairman To Sign The “Notice To Vacate” And The Sheriff’s Department To Hand Deliver
Notices
260. Authorize Treasurer To Cancel Tax On Property Tax Map #12.-1-77.12 In The Town Of Hector
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The May 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Appointments – Office For The Aging Advisory Council
Authorize Acceptance Of The Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development Board, Workforce
Investment Act, Summer Component, Youth Comprehensive Programs
264. Authorize Chairman Of Legislature To Write Letter In Support Of Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
265. Authorize Increase In 2000 Heap Budget – Department Of Social Services
W/D Authorize Billing Software Support Agreement With Datacron – Public Health
266. Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Ikon Office Solutions, Inc. – Mental Health
267. Authorize Amendment To 2000 County Budget For Alcoholism Service Programs – Mental Health
268. Accept Proposal From Fairman Drilling Company For Oil/Gas Leasing On County-Owned Land
269. Declare Equipment Surplus – Civil Service Department
270. Declare Equipment Surplus – Watershed Department
271. Authorize Advertisement For Bids For Abstracting Services For 2000 Tax Sale Auction Properties
272. Resolution On Delaying Congressional Action On Internet Tax Moratorium
273. Authorize Renewal Of Scoped Agreement For 2001, 2002 And 2003
274. Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails Grant Application For Horseheads
Snowmobile Club
275A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 275 – Failed
275. Appointments – Environmental Management Council
276. Authorize Creation Of And Appointment To The Schuyler County Information Technology Steering
Committee
277. Authorize Maintenance Contract With Office Equipment Source, Inc. For Xerox 3001 Engineering
Copier – Real Property Tax Agency
278. Authorize Memorandum Of Understanding With NYS Office Of Real Property Services
279. Request The New York State Commissioner Of Agriculture And Markets To Implement The RogersAllen Act
280. Authorizing Distribution Of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant To Section 261 Of The New York State
Tax Law
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281. Urging Inclusion Of Local Funding In Proposed New York State Transportation Bond Act Pursuant To
Section 153 Of The County Law
282. Authorize Letter Of Interest To NYSAC Regarding Pool Participants For New York County Tobacco
Trust (NYCTT)
283. Accept/Reject Bids For The Transportation Of Preschool Children With Disabilities For The Period
7/1/00-6/30/2001 - Public Health
284. Authorize Creation Of Services Aide Position – Office For The Aging
285. Authorize County Match For Rural Transportation Study Project
286. Authorization To Bring Three (3) Resolutions To The Floor
287. Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
288. Authorize Appointment Of Schuyler County Administrator
289. Local Law Intro. No. 8 Of The Year 2000 To Amend Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 1999 Allowing For
Reimbursement Of Moving Expenses For The Office Of County Administrator For The County
Special Meeting
June 28, 2000
290.
291.
292.
Ratification Of Special Meeting Call
Local Law Intro. No. 10 Of The Year 2000 In Relation To The Sale By Schuyler County Of Its Rights
To Receive Payments Expected To Become Due Under The Master Settlement Agreement And The
Related Consent Decree And Final Judgment With Various Tobacco
Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The Deputy Sheriffs Association
Regular Meeting
July 10, 2000
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Approve Minutes Of The June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting And June 28, 2000 Special Meeting Of The
Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Appointments To The Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Subcommittee – Mental Health
Authorize Billing Software Support Agreement For Datacron – Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Miller Associates For Preschool Special Education Therapy Services
– Public Health
Amend Finger Lakes Parent Network Agreement – Mental Health
Authorize Agreement With Family Services Society – Mental Health
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of Software – Office For The Aging
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Foster Care – Social Services
Authorization To Contract With Schuyler Arc For Medical Transportation Services – Social Services
Authorize Renewal Of Labor Only Service Agreement With Standard Register – Social Services
Authorize Two-Year Agreement With Fisher Associates And Hunt Engineers – Highway
Authorize The Creation And Filling Of A Probation Officer Position
Resolution Recommending Amendment To County Law Section 211
Local Law Intro. No. 8/Local Law No. 9 Of The Year 2000 To Amend Local Law No. 3 Of The Year
1999 Allowing For Reimbursement Of Moving Expenses For The Office Of County Administrator For
The County Of Schuyler
Amend Resolution No. 172-00 – Personnel Clerk
Amend Management/Confidential Salary Plan
Resolution Supporting New York State’s Involvement In The Chesapeake Bay Program
Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract For Data Collection Services With Charles
Chamberlain – Real Property Tax Agency
Resolution To Cancel The Current Tax On Parcel 53.20-1-1 In The Town Of Reading – Real Property
Tax Agency
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2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Resolution Appointing James Corl And Gerald Chafee To The Information Technology Steering
Committee – Central Data Processing
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records Management
Authorize Filling Of Payroll Clerk – Treasurer’s Office
Declare Equipment Surplus – County Attorney’s Office
Declare Equipment Junk – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Extension Of Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant And
Keyboard Specialist Position – Civil Service/Personnel Department
Authorize Contract For Billing Services – Shared Fuel Facility
Authorize Creation Of Cook Manager Trainee Position – Office For The Aging
Authorize Extension Of Contract With Group Insurance Administration Service
Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Authorize Temporary Clerical Support And Transfer Of Funds – Social Services
Authorize Appointment – Southern Tier Central Regional Planning And Development Board
Special Meeting
July 17, 2000
324.
325.
Ratification Of Special Meeting Call
Accept Bid For Abstracting Services For 2001 Tax Sale Auction
Regular Meeting
August 14, 2000
326.
327.
328.
329.
330.
331.
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336.
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344.
Approve Minutes Of The July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting And July 17, 2000 Special Meeting Of The
Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Contract With Exercise Enterprises For RSVP “Bone Builders Program” - Public Health
Authorize Contract With Andrew Taylor - Mental Health
Amend Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement - Mental Health
Authorize Agreements With John Ball For Early Intervention And Preschool Special Education
Occupational Therapy - Public Health
Reduce Hours Of Runaway And Homeless Youth Counselor Position – Youth Bureau
Authorize Increase In Social Services Budget For Day Care Provider Registration
Local Law Intro. No. 10 Of The Year 2000 Increasing The Hours Of The District Attorney To FullTime
Authorization To Renew NYSPIN Upgrade And Installment Purchase Agreement – Probation
Authorization To Renew NYSPIN Upgrade And Installment Purchase Agreement – Sheriff
Authorize Application And Contract For 2000/2001 New York State Aid To Prosecution Grant –
District Attorney
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Survey – Buildings And Grounds
Accept/Reject Bids For Harvesting Of Timber In County Owned Forest – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Grant Application To Be Submitted To New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation And
Historic Preservation For The Seneca Harbor Park Project Phase Ii
Authorize Easement/Right-Of-Way With Watkins Glen Central School District
Local Law Intro. No. 9/Local Law No. 10 Of The Year 2000 In Relation To The Sale By Schuyler
County Of Its Rights To Receive Payments Expected To Become Due Under The Master Settlement
Agreement And The Related Consent Decree And Final Judgment With Various Tobacco Companies
Declare Equipment Junk – Public Health Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records Management
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345. New York Tourist Promotion Act Designation By County Of Official Tourist Promotion Agency 20002001
346. Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails Grant Application For Trail Tamers Of
Schuyler County For The Years 2000-2001
347. Amend Resolution No. 313–00 – Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records
Management
348. Declare Equipment Surplus – County Clerk Department
349. Amend Resolution No. 263-00 - Authorize Acceptance Of The Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce
Development Board, Workforce Investment Act, Summer Component, Youth Comprehensive Programs
350. Declare Equipment Junk – Mental Health Department
351. Declare Equipment Surplus –Mental Health Department
352. Authorize Appointments – Environmental Management Council
353A. Motion To Table Resolution No. 353 – Failed
353. Resolution Directing The Setting Of A Budget Procedure And Timeline Pursuant To County Law
354. Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Emergency Aid To Adults - Department Of Social Services
355. Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA)
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2000
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358.
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360.
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366.
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380.
Approve Minutes Of The August 14, 2000 Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Agreement With Affiliated Psychological Services For Early Intervention Conference –
Public Health
Amend Family Services Society Agreement – Mental Health
Authorize Agreement With Freed, Maxick, Sachs & Murphy, P.C. – Public Health
Authorize Extension Of Immunization Grant Through March 31, 2001 – Public Health
Authorize Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Subcommittee Appointment - Mental Health
Authorization To Fill Staff Social Worker Position – Mental Health
Authorize Acceptance Of Additional Triangle Funds – Youth Bureau
Authorize Budget Modifications – Office For The Aging
Authorize State Grant Application And Acceptance – Office For The Aging
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget – Social Services
Authorization To Create And Fill A Temporary Position In The Children’s Services Unit – Social
Services
Accept Proposal For Engineering Services For County Route 5 Pedestrian Bridge Study – Highway
Authorize Grant Application To Be Submitted To Environmental Protection Fund 2000-2001 For The
Seneca Harbor Park Breakwater
Authorize Bid Procedure For Trash Removal And Recycling – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Advertisement For Bid For Elevator Repair Maintenance And Testing Services – Buildings
And Grounds
Local Law Intro. No. 10/Local Law No.
Of The Year 2000 Increasing The Hours Of The
District Attorney To Full-Time
Appointment Of A Deputy Fire Investigator Coordinator – Emergency Management
Authorize Stop DWI Plan For 2001 – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Match Grant For Surveillance Vehicle – Sheriff’s Department
Annual Update Of The Pins Diversion Plan
Authorize Increase In The Hours Of The Confidential Secretary To The District Attorney To Forty (40)
Hours A Week
Authorize Bidding For 457 Deferred Compensation Model Plan
Authorize Adoption Of Contract Policy Manual
Authorize Contract With Group Health Administration Service
2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
381. Authorize Advertising For Bids For Replacement Of Copiers For Schuyler County Offices For The
Period 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003
382. Declare Equipment Surplus – Social Services Department
383. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Training – Civil Service/Personnel
384. Transfer Of Funds To Town Of Hector (Hector Grazing Lands)
385. Authorize Purchase Of Server For Financial System – Treasurer
386. Accept Offers To Purchase And Quitclaim Property Taken By Tax Deed
387. Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For A State Grant-In-Aid For A Municipal Waste
Reduction And/Or Recycling Project And Signing Of The Associated State Contract, Under The
Appropriate Laws Of New York State
388. Authorize Contract With Scoped To Administer The Remaining Canal Corridor Initiative Program
Funds
389A. Motion To Table Resolution No. 389
389. Local Law Intro No. 11 Amending Local Law No. 2 Of 1974 To Change Section 3, Item B, In Regards
To Membership – Tabled
390. Authorize Extension Of Scoped Agreement For Grant Writing/Administration For The Year 2000
W/D Increase The Hours Of The Clerk(S) To The Board Of Elections From 20 Hours To 35 Hours A Week –
Withdrawn
391. Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council For Computer
Installation/Repair Assistance – Central Data Processing
392. Authorize Contract With Cornell Cooperative Extension For Computer Installation/Repair Assistance –
Central Data Processing
393. Declare Week Of October 8, 2000 As National Archives Week – Records Management
394. Authorize Filling Account Clerk Typist Position – Highway
395. Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails Grant Application For Spencer-Van Etten
Snowmobile Club
396. Resolution In Support Of Maintaining The Continuity Of The 31st Congressional District – Failed
397. Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
398. Authorization To Create And Fill A Temporary Position Of Additional Full-Time Assistant County
Attorney
399. Resolution In Support Of The Broadband Internet Access Act Legislation
Special Meeting
October 2, 2000
400.
401.
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Accept Tax Auction Bids
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2000
402.
403.
Approve Minutes Of The September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Agreement With Schuyler Hospital For Therapy Services – Medical Prospective Payment
System – Public Health
404. Amend 2000 County Budget – Federal Salary Sharing Funds – Mental Health
405. Authorize Contract Renewal With Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services For Preschool
Special Education Therapy Services – Public Health
406. Authorize Creation And Filling Of Clinical Worker – Mental Health
407. Amend Contract With Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement – Mental Health
408A. Amend Resolution No. 408
408. Authorize Creation And Filling Of Two Supportive Case Managers – Mental Health – As Amended
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409. Authorize Filling Cook Manager Position – Office For The Aging
410. Authorize Contract Amendment With County Attorney For Legal Services – Social Services
411. Accept Quotation From National Survey, Inc. For Publishing Of County Maps – Highway
412. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Utilities And Personal Services – Lake Front
413. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Assigned Counsel Expenses
414. Authorize Contract With Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing For The Purpose Of Administering Funds
Under The Home Investment Partnership Program (Home Program)
415. Schuyler County Legislature Proclaims October As “Radon Awareness Month”
416. Schuyler County Legislature Proclaims November 15, 2000 As “America Recycles Day”
417. Resolution Supporting The Transportation Infrastructure Bond Act Of 2000
418. Resolution In Support Of District I Comprehensive Planning Study
419. Authorize The Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign A Letter In Support Of Digitization Of The Soils
In New York State
420. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Overtime – Board Of Elections
421. Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase Shredder – Records Management
422. Appointments – Schuyler County Environmental Management Council
423. Resolution Concerning Response To The West Nile Virus Health Concern
424. Appointments – Workforce Development Board
425. Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With Family Service Society For Provision Of Big
Brother/Big Sister Case Management Services
426. Accept/Reject Bids For The Replacement Of Copiers For Schuyler County Offices For The Period
1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003
427. Accept The Consumer Price Index For Cost Of Living Adjustment (Cola) For Salaries And Ranges –
Management/Confidential Salary Plan (MCSP)
428. Amend Resolution No. 366-85/Policy For Department Heads In Filling Vacant Positions
429. Discontinue Perry & Carroll As Broker For GHI
430. Local Law Intro. No. 11 Setting Salaries For Certain Public Officers For 2001
431. Authorize Contract With SUNY Binghamton For Tax Study To Be Budgeted In 2001
432. Authorize Increase In The CCC Capital Chargeback Contingent Upon Chemung And Steuben Counties
Approval Of The Same
W/D Authorize Creation Of Deputy Position – Mental Health – Withdrawn
W/D Authorize Creation Of Deputy Position – Public Health – Withdrawn
433. Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Machinery Fund Shared Fuel Facility
434. Adopt Stipend Reward Program For Management/Confidential Salary Employees
435. Authorize Transfer Funds To Foster Care - Department Of Social Services
436. Authorize Increase In 2000 Heap Budget - Department Of Social Services
Special Meeting
November 3, 2000
437.
438.
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Local Law Intro. No. 12/Local Law No.
To Establish An Empire Zone In Certain Areas Of Schuyler
County, New York And To Authorize The Preparation And Submission Of An Application For The
Designation Of Such Empire Zone
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2000
439.
440.
Approve Minutes Of The October 2, 2000 Special Meeting, The October 10, 2000 Regular Meeting And
The November 3, 2000 Special Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Re-Designation Of Loan Committee For The Canal Corridor Initiative Grant
2000 PROCEEDINGS – SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
441. Authorize Amendment To Pathways, Inc. Agreement – Mental Health
442. Authorize Amendment To Agreement With Affiliated Psychological Services, P.C. – Public Health
443. Authorize Amendment To Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement – Mental Health
444. Authorize 2000-2001 Grant For The Early Intervention/Child Find/CSHCN Program – Public Health
445. Approval Of The Office For The Aging 2001 Annual Implementation Plan For The Older Americans
Act And NYS Community Services For The Elderly Programs
446. Authorize Acceptance Of Watkins Glen International (WGI) Raceway’s Contribution To The Youth
Bureau
447. Accept Resignation Of Youth Services Planner And Authorize Advertising For Director Of Youth
Bureau
448. Authorize Lease Agreement Renewal With Youth Bureau/Runaway And Homeless Program For Rent –
Buildings And Grounds
449. Authorize Lease Agreement Renewal With Cooperative Extension For Space – Buildings And Grounds
450. Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For Forester – Buildings And Grounds
451. Accept Proposal From Professional Service Industries, Inc. For Subsurface Exploration And GeoTechnical Evaluation – Highway
452. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Maintenance – Sheriff’s Department
453. Authorize Maintenance Agreement Renewal With Motorola – Emergency Management
454. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Assigned Counsel Expenses
455. Local Law Intro. No. 11/Local Law No. 13 Of The Year 2000 Setting Salaries For Certain Public
Officers For 2001
456A. Amend Resolution No. 456
456. Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For Moving Expenses For County Administrator – As
Amended
457. Set Date For Public Hearing On County Budget For 2001
458. Set Dates For Special Meeting Of The Legislature
459. Authorize Resolution To Correct Retirement Error For Two Employees On Maternity Disability In
1989/1990
460A. Table Resolution Nos. 460 & 461
460. Accept Tax Auction Bid For Goodspell Property – Tabled
461. Create Title Of Coordinator Of Information Technology Services – Central Data Processing – Tabled
462. Resolution Requesting Cornell University consider New Educational Requirements For Cooperative
Extension Agents Pursuant To Section 153 Of The County Law
463. Local Law Intro. No. 12/Local Law No. 12 To Establish An Empire Zone In Certain Areas Of Schuyler
County, New York And To Authorize The Preparation And Submission Of An Application For The
Designation Of Such Empire Zone
464. Authorize Creation Of “Voice And Data Communications Equipment” Reserve Fund [Class Reserve]
465. Authorize Creation Of “Emergency Wireless Communications Equipment” Reserve Fund [Type
Reserve]
466. Authorize Creation Of “Breakwater” Reserve Fund
467. Authorize Creation Of A “Facilities And Grounds” Reserve Fund
468. Authorize Creation Of Planning And Development Contingency Fund
469. Authorize Five (5) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
470. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Community Colleges
471. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Fax Machine – County Clerk
472. Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Civil Service/Personnel
473. Resolution In Support Of The Regents 2002 Budget And Legislative Initiatives For The Public Library
System
474. Resolution Approving The Purposes And Activities Of The New York State Local Government Services
Corporation And The Issuance Of Said Corporation’s Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 And
Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Lease With The Corporation And A Sublease With The
RESOLUTIONS BY NUMBER – 2000
Schuyler County Community Services Board
475. Authorize Temporary Appointment Of Youth Services Planner
Special Meeting
November 28, 2000
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477.
478.
479.
480.
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – District Attorney
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Board Of Elections
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
Special Meeting
December 4, 2000
481.
482.
483.
484.
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Various Departments
Regular Meeting
December 11, 2000
484A. Approve Minutes Of The November 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
485. Agreement To Sponsor A Free Spay/Neuter Clinic For Cats And Dogs Owned By Low-Income
Residents Of Schuyler County
486. Authorize Amendment To 2000 Agreement With FLACRA – Mental Health
487. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Computer Hardware And Software – Mental Health
488. Authorize Amendment To Resolution No. 403-00 – Public Health
489. Authorize Increase In Hours For Account Clerk Typist In The Youth Bureau
490. Authorize Contract With Cooperative Extension For Food Stamp Nutrition Program – Social Services
491. Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services Day Care
492. Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services State Training Schools
493. Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services Vehicle
494. Accept Request For Proposal For Elevator Maintenance – Buildings And Grounds
495. Accept Request For Proposal For Fire Alarm Testing And Maintenance – Buildings And Grounds
496. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Utilities At Seneca Harbor Park – Buildings And Grounds
497. Authorize Grant Extension For Jaibg Grant – Probation Department
498. Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Cover Shortage In Gas Account – Sheriff’s Department
499. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Personnel – Sheriff’s Department
500. Authorize Contract Renewal With Monroe County – Sheriff’s Department
501. Authorize Agreement With DTN Corporation For Weather Services – Emergency Management – Failed
502A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 502 – Failed
502. Local Law Intro. No 13 Of The Year 2000 Setting Salaries For Certain Public Officers For 2001
503. Set Date - 2000 Year End Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
504. Set Date - 2001 Organizational Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
505. Authorizing Distribution Of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant To Section 261 Of The New York State
Tax Law
506. Authorize Memorandum Of Understanding With RSVP For Medical Transportation For Various
Departments
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507. Authorize Increase In Hours For Typist In The Civil Service/Personnel Department On A Temporary
Basis
508. Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For Advertising And Professional Fees And Services –
Civil Service/Personnel
509. Resolution To Adopt Equalization Rates For The Apportionment Of The Year 2001 County Tax Levy –
Real Property
510. Authorize Town Of Hector Delinquent Water Bills To Be Charged On The January, 2001, Town And
County Tax Bills – Real Property Tax Service
511. Authorize Town Of Reading Delinquent Sewer And Water Bills To Be Charged On The January, 2001,
Town And County Tax Bills – Real Property Tax Service
512. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Overtime Expenses – Board Of Elections
513. Approve Recommendation Of Appeals Committee For 2001 Management Confidential Salary Of
Watershed Inspector And Authorize Amendment Of The Management/Confidential Salary Plan
514. Authorize Contract With Catholic Charities For The Runaway And Homeless Program – Youth Bureau
515. Authorize The Purchase Of A New Stove – Office For The Aging
516. Authorize Contract With Professional Service Industries, Inc. - Highway Department
517. Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase An Internal Processing Unit For Konica Copier – County
Attorney’s Office
518. Amend Resolution No. 385-00 – Authorize Purchase Of Server For Financial System – Treasurer’s
Office
519. Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase Computer And Printer – Youth Bureau
520A. Motion To Table Resolutions 520-523
520. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Tabled
521. Adoption Of Schuyler County Budget For 2001 – Tabled
522. Appropriate The Several Amounts Specified In Budget In Column Entitled "2001" – Tabled
523. 2000 Budget Of $
: Legislature To Determine Town Contribution To County Taxes And Issue
Certificate To Each Town – Tabled
524. Authorize Health Insurance Contribution Increase For Management/Confidential Employees, Attorneys
And Elected Officials
525. Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
526. Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Community Colleges
527. Authorize Transfer Of Funds – State Retirement
Special Meeting
December 14, 2000
528.
529.
530.
531A.
531.
532.
533.
534.
535A.
535.
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – District Attorney
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Seneca Harbor Park
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 531
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Planning – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Cooperative Extension
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Public Health
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 535
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Salt Storage Facility – As
Amended
536. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Snow Removal
537. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Radios
538. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Treasurer
539A. Motion To Table Resolution No. 539 Administrator
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539. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – County Administrator – Failed
540. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – County Administrator
541. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Other Employee Benefits
542. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Other Performing Arts – Failed
543. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Historian – Failed
544. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Civil Service/Personnel
545. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Sheriff
546. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Budget
547. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – County Attorney
548. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Legislature
549. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Purchasing
550. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Central Data Processing
551. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Real Property Tax Agency
552A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 552
552. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Board Of Elections – As
Amended
553A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 553
553. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Publicity – As Amended
554. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Probation
555. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
556. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
557. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
558. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
559. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
560. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
561. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services
562A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 562
562. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – Social Services – As Amended
563. Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law Section 358 – County Administrator
564. Adoption Of Schuyler County Budget For 2001
565. Appropriate The Several Amounts Specified In Budget In Column Entitled "2001"
566. 2001 Budget Of $25,299,384: Legislature To Determine Town Contribution To County Taxes And Issue
Certificate To Each Town
Year End Meeting
December 27, 2000
567.
Amend Resolution No. 405-00 To Renew Contract With Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy
Services For Preschool Special Education Therapy Services – Public Health
568. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Automobile – Public Health
569. Authorization To Fill Part-Time Nurse Position – Public Health
570. Authorize Budget Modification – Office For The Aging
571. Authorize Extension Of Increased Hours For The Account Clerk Typist – Youth Bureau
572. Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Runaway And Homeless Program
573. Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Foster Care - Social Services
574. Authorize Increase In 2000 Heap Budget – Social Services
575A. Motion To Table Resolutions No. 575-578
575. Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of Caseworker – Social Services – Tabled
576. Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF)
Caseworker – Social Services – Tabled
577. Authorize To Create And Fill The Position Of Social Welfare Examiner – Social Services – Tabled
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578. Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF)
Social Welfare Examiner – Social Services – Tabled
579. Authorization To Increase The Hours Of The Paralegal – Social Services
580. Authorize Contract Amendment With John C.T. Hayes, Esq. For Legal Services – District Attorney
581. Dedication Of 2000 Proceedings
582. Accept Proposal For Deferred Compensation Plan
583. Resolution Requesting The New York State Legislature To Renew The Additional 1% Sales Tax For
Schuyler County Pursuant To Section 40 Of The Municipal Home Rule Law
584. Local Law Intro. No 13 Of The Year 2000 Setting Salaries For Certain Public Officers For 2001
585. Unpaid School Taxes – Assessed And Re-levied For 2000-01
586. Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Various Departments
587. Authorize Renewal Contract With The Schuyler County Chamber Of Commerce – Legislature
588. Rescind Stipend For Computer Related Services
589. Authorize Extension For Use Of Part-Time Typist On Temporary Basis – Civil Service/ Personnel
590A. Motion To Table Resolutions No. 590-592
590. Authorize Stipend Reward For Personnel Assistant – Civil Service/Personnel – Tabled
591. Authorize Stipend Reward For Deputy Treasurer – Treasurer’s Office – Tabled
592. Authorize Stipend Reward For Purchasing Agent – Tabled
593. Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Partnership For Economic Development (Scoped)
594. Authorize Contract Renewal With Scoped For Grant Writing Services
595. Authorize Contract Amendment With Scoped For Additional Funds For Economic Development
596. Authorize Submission Of A Cooperative Records Management Grant Application For Two Towns And
The County – Records Management
597. Authorize Grant Application And Related Documents For New York State Archives And Records
Administration Local Government Records Management Improvement Funds – Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) – Real Property
598. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Laser Printer – Real Property
599. Acknowledgement Of Board Of Election Changes
600. Authorize The Creation Of A Space Committee
601. Authorize Certification Of Cost Allocation Plan
602A. Motion To Amend Resolution No. 602
602. Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) – As Amended
603. Appointment – Joint Schuyler/Steuben Rural Transportation Advisory Committee
604. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Architectural Fees – Public Health
605. Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Tires – Office For The Aging
606. Authorize Encumbrance Of 2000 Funds For Civil Service/Personnel, Treasurer’s Office And Public
Health
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2000
The January 3, 2000 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at
4:30 p.m. by Gail M. Hughey. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Hastings and followed by a
Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Terry Horgan, Chairman of SCIDA, said that he has researched the SCIDA
appointments and has discovered that the appointments became confused when Tom Gifford was appointed to
the SCIDA board as a private citizen from 1997 to 1999. When Mr. Gifford was elected as a Legislator in
1998, he resigned from the SCIDA board and Phil Jacobus was appointed to fill the remainder of Mr. Gifford’s
term. Dirk Stephens was appointed from 1/1/97 until 12/31/99, however, he resigned effective 12/31/98 and
Carl Taber was appointed to fulfill this term. Terry reported unusual circumstances during 1998 because Bob
Kelchner resigned to take over for Five Lakes Development and Barb Halpin appointed herself to fill in for that
term. At this time, there are three vacancies on the SCIDA board. There are two vacancies for a three-year
term, and a replacement is needed for Terry Horgan’s term that will end 12/31/01.
The Honorable J.C. Argetsinger administered the Oath of Office to all Legislators. Judge Argetsinger
noted how important public service is and most of the time is with little regard except personal satisfaction of a
job well done. He commented on the important decisions that are before the Legislature.
Gail M. Hughey, acting as Temporary Chairman, asked for nominations from the floor for Chairman to
the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 2000. Legislator Glenn R. Larison nominated Legislator Thomas
M. Gifford, seconded by Legislator Jerold D. Marvel. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Hughey asked
for a motion to close the nominations.
RESOLUTION NO. 1 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 2000 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the nominations for the 2000 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature
be closed.
VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstention: Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE - 2000
BE IT RESOLVED, that Thomas M. Gifford be Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the
year 2000.
VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstention: Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 3 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT - CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that Gail M. Hughey be appointed Clerk of the Legislature for a four-year term
commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Clerk of the Legislature,
Gail M. Hughey of Stacy B. Husted as Deputy Clerk of the Legislature for a four-year term commencing
January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 5 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 2000
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 2000, as
follows:
Chairman
Thomas M. Gifford
#1 Vice-Chairman
Patricia L. Hastings
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#2 Vice-Chairman
Ruth S. Young
#3 Vice-Chairman
Doris L. Karius
#4 Vice-Chairman
Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
#5 Vice-Chairman
Glenn R. Larison
#6 Vice-Chairman
Jerold D. Marvel
#7 Vice-Chairman
Sharon S. Bingell
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 6 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
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. 7 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
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
$4,000,000.00
HSBC
Watkins Glen Office
Franklin at Eight Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
$4,000,000.00
CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY
Montour Falls or Watkins Glen Office
303 W. Main Street
Montour Falls, NY 14865
$4,000,000.00
TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY
Main Street
Odessa, NY 14869
$4,000,000.00
BATH NATIONAL BANK
So. Franklin Street
P&C Plaza
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
$4,000,000.00
VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstention: Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 8 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
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. 9 Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY ATTORNEY – 2000-2003
BE IT RESOLVED, that James P. Coleman be appointed County Attorney for a four-year term
commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: APPOINTMENT - ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – 2000-2003
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 four-year term commencing January 1, 2000
and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: APPOINTMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO COUNTY ATTORNEY – 2000-2003
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, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 12A Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 12-2000 TO INCREASE THE STIPEND OF THE BUDGET OFFICER
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 12-2000 be amended to increase the stipend for the Budget
Officer for the Year 2000 by $1,000 for a total of $2,000.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler thought the Budget Officer’s stipend would be increased by $1,000 each year
for the next three years. He stated that the Legislature agreed to search for and hire an administrator whose job
duties included the budget, however, the responsibility is still going to lie with the Treasurer even if the County
Administrator takes over.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings and Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: APPOINTMENT - BUDGET OFFICER FOR 2000 – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy A. Peters be appointed Budget Officer for the year 2000 with a stipend
of $2,000.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings and Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: APPOINTMENT - COUNTY AUDITOR FOR 2000 AND 2001
BE IT RESOLVED, that Gail M. Hughey be appointed County Auditor for a two-year term
commencing January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
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 2000.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 15 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 2000
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 2000, 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. 16 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
BE IT RESOLVED, that James E. Halpin be appointed Public Defender for a four-year term
commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 17 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: APPOINTMENT – COUNTY HISTORIAN
BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara Bell be appointed as County Historian for the year 2000.
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 18 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT – DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURER – 2000-2003
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Nancy A.
Peters, County Treasurer, of Patricia Bilinski as Deputy County Treasurer for a four-year term commencing
January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2003. (Term of County Treasurer).
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young thanked the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for an outstanding job in the
last budget year and noted that they have been a fantastic support to the Legislature.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 19 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 2000
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 2000, as attached hereto, be adopted, effective
January 1, 2000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the County
employees according to the 2000 Salary Schedule.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 20A Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 20-2000 - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 20-2000 be amended to appoint Carl Taber and Phil Jacobus
for terms commencing January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2002, and to further appoint Thomas Ryan to
fill the vacant term of Terence Horgan effective January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2001.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings encouraged the Legislators to adhere to the past practice of the Legislature
and approve the three applications that were forwarded to them from SCIDA (Carl Taber, Phil Jacobus and
Tom Ryan). She also requested that Carl Taber and Phil Jacobus be appointed for the three-year terms and Tom
Ryan to replace Terry Horgan’s term.
Legislator Young asked the Chairman who he recommends be appointed to the IDA. Chairman Gifford
recommended Carl Taber, Daryl Slusser, and John Prendergast.
Legislator Larison feels that the Legislature should follow the rules that are in the Legislative package
and that the Industrial Development Agency and the Chairman select the individuals.
Legislator Marvel said he did some research and came across an unsigned, draft letter from David
Merriweather to then-Chairman Angeline Franzese dated in 1994 which outlined the process for selecting
members to the IDA. He was unable to find any relative information in the 1994 minutes for April or May.
Nowhere is it written that this letter was approved by the SCIDA board, nor is there evidence that the
Legislature followed through on their recommendations. The SCIDA board and Legislature have been
following this procedure for the last 5 years. He recommends that the Legislature follow this practice again this
year with the three names that were received from SCIDA and then clean up the legislative process before the
next appointment. Legislator Marvel is not in agreement with the applications being submitted by the IDA’s
deadline, he feels that the County should accept applications up until the Legislature makes an appointment.
Legislator Young commented that there is nothing in SCIDA’s bylaws stating the recommendations
come from them, it is a Legislative appointment. Legislator Marvel stated SCIDA’s intent was to include the
letter in their bylaws, however, that never happened. Legislator Bleiler will go along with what the Chairman
has selected and that is why he is not supporting the resolution.
VOTE: Failed 3-5. Noes: Young, Bleiler, Larison, Bingell, and Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 20 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA)
BE IT RESOLVED, that Carl Taber and Daryl Slusser be appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial
Development Agency for the term January 1, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2002, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that John Prendergast be appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial
Development Agency to fill the vacated term of Terence Horgan commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating
December 31, 2001, and
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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 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Legislator Bleiler discussed meeting dates for the future. He would like to
consolidate the meetings and have one week of the month open. He would also like to submit his goals for
everyone to think about.
Legislator Young would like to see Terry Horgan part of the process for clarifying the IDA bylaws.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Acting Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2000
The January 10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:33
p.m. by Chairman Gifford. 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: Casey Creamer questioned the resolution halting the County Administrator. He
asked why a feasibility study was never done if, for the last nine years the Legislature has studied the issue.
Tom Ryan stated that he has attended these meetings longer than most Legislators that are currently
present. Since the Local Law has been passed creating the County Administrator position, he has heard
Legislators ask when they were going to study this issue. The citizens do not know if it is going to be a benefit
to them or not. There is a court case coming up in March on this issue. If a county administrator is hired now
and put on the payroll at $60,000 plus fringe benefits, minus the $6,000 that is being used to interview
applicants, and the Legislature does not receive the right adjudication from the courts, that administrator could
bring a suit against the Legislature for a breach of contract. He urged the Legislature not to spend money
foolishly.
Casey Creamer complained of an incident involving the Sheriff’s Department. He had called the
Sheriff’s Department to report a strange acting skunk, after having read an article urging citizens to do so. The
dispatcher that answered the call responded by stating he was not interested. Mr. Creamer felt that response
was inappropriate. Legislator Hastings, Chairman of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, told
Mr. Creamer that she would look into his concern.
Mr. Creamer stated that sometime before the first of the year, he sent a message to Chairman Gifford
through e-mail and he has not received an answer yet. Chairman Gifford stated he would respond as soon as he
has the answers.
7:00 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF
2000: Casey Creamer feels that all Legislator’s salaries are ridiculously low including the Chairman. He
questions the wisdom of it.
7:15 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF
2000: Casey Creamer stated that it was not all that long ago that the Commissioner of Social Services was
making less than $20,000 a year after being employed for over 20 years. He feels the Legislature is making
some progress.
Tom Ryan asked if the District Attorney’s secretary was part-time and the others were full-time.
Chairman Gifford replied that was correct.
7:20 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF
2000: Tom Ryan asked if there were any increases in these salaries. Chairman Gifford stated that the District
Attorney’s salary was increased from $33,000 to $40,000 and the Assistant District Attorney’s salary was
increased from $20,000 to $22,500.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 6, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING AND DECEMBER 13,
1999 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 6, 1999 Public Hearing and December 13, 1999
Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 22 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STATE OF NEW YORK FOR HOUSING OF STATE-READY
INMATES - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Jail is interested in receiving the maximum reimbursement for the
housing of state-ready inmates, and
WHEREAS, monies are becoming available for counties to contract with the State of New York to
house state-ready inmates, up to $100 per day based on expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into an ongoing contract with the State of New York for the housing of state-ready inmates, subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 23 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2000 SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE YEAR 2000
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting the salary for the Chairman of the Legislature for the Year
2000 was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public
hearing to be held January 10, 2000, 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. 4 of the Year 1999/Local Law No.
1 of the year 2000, 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 of the year 1999/Local Law No. 1 of the year 2000,
together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salary for the Chairman of the Legislature for the Year 2000.
Section 1.
LEGISLATIVE INTENT
This Local Law in enacted pursuant to Sections 200 and 201 of the County Law for the purpose of
setting the salary for the Chairman of the Legislature for the Year 2000.
Section 2.
OFFICIALS/SALARIES
Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal year 2000, the annual salary of the Chairman of the
Legislature will be $5,000.
Section 3.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bingell feels that the Chairman should be worth more than $5,000. Legislator
Larison stated that the Legislators work cheap enough and for the Chairman to work for less than the rest is
ridiculous. Legislator Karius feels that if Chairman Gifford is in support of this, no one else should complain.
Legislator Hastings stated that in this County, some of the Legislators work almost as hard as the Chairman
does at doing their job and are certainly underpaid. She has always been under the impression that the
Legislators run for office to fulfill their civic duty. Money or salary does not come into the picture. If an
administrator comes on board, it will alleviate a lot of work for the Chairman.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 24 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
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RE:
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LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2000
SETTING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2000
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting the salaries of certain public officers for the year 2000 was
heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held January 10, 1999, 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. 4 of the year 1999/Local Law No.
2 of the year 2000, 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. 5 of the year 1999/Local Law No. 4 of the year 2000,
together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2000.
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 retroactive to January 1, 2000.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
Personnel Officer
$37,343
Deputy County Clerk
$24,625
Secretary to the District Attorney
$11.96 (18,097)
Real Property Tax Agency Director
$35,743
Commissioner of Social Services
$45,760
County Highway Superintendent
$41,184
Deputy County Highway Superintendent
$37,370
Undersheriff
$40,715
3.
This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 25 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1997 SETTING SALARIES OF THE SHERIFF AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of 1997 set the salaries for the Sheriff and District Attorney for the Years
1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 4 of 1998 set the salaries for the Sheriff and District Attorney for the Year
1999 only, at higher salaries than set forth in Local Law No. 3 of 1997, and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of 1997 needs to be amended to conform the salary prospectively set for
2000 and beyond with that actually to be paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 1 of the year 2000, 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
February 14, 2000 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 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 3 of 1997 setting the salaries of the Sheriff and the District Attorney.
Section 2.
OFFICIALS/SALARIES
Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 the annual salaries of
the following officials are hereby established, to wit:
TITLE
1998 SALARY
1999 SALARY
2000 SALARY
2001 SALARY
Chairman of Legislature
$10,000
$10,000
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Legislators
5,000
5,000
Sheriff
47,000
48,175
48,175
48,175
County Clerk
34,000
34,000
34,000
34,000
District Attorney
32,000
34,700
40,000
40,000
Section 3.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 26 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 2000
SETTING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2000
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting the salaries of certain public officers for the year 2000 was
heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held January 10, 1999, 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. 6 of the year 1999/Local Law No.
5 of the year 2000, 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. 6 of the year 1999/Local Law No. 5 of the year 2000,
together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1999/LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2000.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
1.
Effective within 45 days hereof, the salaries of the public officers listed below shall be in the
amounts herein stated retroactive to January 1, 2000.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
District Attorney
$40,000
Assistant District Attorney
$22,500
3.
This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 27A Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 27-2000 - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 27-2000 be amended to change the salary of the Chairman
from $5,000 to $10,000.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison does not agree with the salary. He feels that they should continue with the
salary of $10,000 for Chairman.
Legislator Bleiler is concerned about the 30-day waiting period and asked Attorney Coleman what
would happen if they changed the salary. Attorney Coleman stated the issue can be discussed since they are
now within a term. County Law Section 201 would require this amendment to wait 45 days in the event of a
permissive referendum. If the Legislature votes in favor of this amendment, the 45-day rule is in effect.
Legislator Bleiler agrees that the salary should not be lowered, however, this has been discussed many times.
The Chairman accepts this, and he is going to support the resolution as it is and not initiate the 45-day
permissive referendum period.
VOTE: Failed 2-6. Noes: Karius, Bleiler, Marvel, Bingell, Hastings and Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 27 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1999 SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CHAIRMAN
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 1 of 1999 set the salary for the Chairman for the Years 2000 and 2001, and
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WHEREAS, Local Law No. 1 of 2000 set the salary for the Chairman for the Year 2000 only, at a lower
salary than set forth in Local Law No. 1 of 1999, and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 1 of 1999 needs to be amended to conform the salary prospectively set for
2000 and beyond with that actually to be paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the year 2000, 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
February 14, 2000 at 7:15 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 1 of 1999 setting the salary of the Chairman.
Section 2.
OFFICIALS/SALARIES
Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 the annual salaries of
the following officials are hereby established, to wit:
TITLE
2000 SALARY
2001 SALARY
2002 SALARY
2003 SALARY
Chairman of Legislature
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
Legislators
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
County Treasurer
$37,000
$38,000
$39,000
$40,000
Section 3.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 28 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE
HIRING
OF
TEMPORARY
CIVIL SERVICE
CLERK
–
CIVIL
SERVICE/PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Clerk has been on medical leave since December 21, 1999, and there is a
need to fill this position temporarily, and
WHEREAS, hiring for this temporary position will not be done until the Civil Service Clerk begins
unpaid medical leave, thereby making funds available in account no. 1430.0100 to pay for said temporary
position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to hire a
temporary Civil Service Clerk at the rate of $11.05 per hour for the duration of the leave of absence of the fulltime Civil Service Clerk.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 29 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SIGN RECORDS MANAGEMENT
GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND ALL RELATIVE REPORTS 2000-2001
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized to sign
the LGRMIF grant application form, and all related form(s) and reports subject, if necessary, to the approval of
the Schuyler County Attorney. The grant application is for MICROFILMING. The funds will be appropriated
for Records Management to microfilm the proceedings of the Legislature and committee minutes and payroll
records of the Treasurer’s Office. The amount of the grant is not to exceed $75,000.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 30 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR NEW YORK STATE
ARCHIVE AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has several departments and works closely with agencies that are
currently using GIS systems, seeking to expand their systems, or considering development of such systems, and
WHEREAS, New York State has funds available through the Local Government Records Management
Improvement Fund which would allow the county to hire a consultant to perform a GIS Needs Assessment, and
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WHEREAS a Needs Assessment will provide the County with the tools to maximize the use of
information maintained within and between County Departments, and to develop strategic implementation
strategies for the short and long term goals of a sustainable GIS, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County, as grantee for this project, will solicit the involvement of the Schuyler
County Soil and Water Conservation District, Schuyler County Real Property Tax Agency and Schuyler County
Planning and Community Development Educator, to assist with implementation of this project, and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the benefits of the GIS as an important decision-making and datamanagement tool.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign any and all documents related to the New York State Archive and Records Administration Local
Government Records Management Improvement Grant for a Geographical Information System Needs
Assessment as described above, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked if SCOPED was also working on a GIS grant. Chairman Gifford
stated this is the grant that SCOPED is working on. Brian Williams stated this grant would be for a needs
analysis for Schuyler County as well as all municipalities and SCOPED.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 31 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 2000 APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS – CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Community Development and Natural Resources
Committee that the 2000 appropriation for the Chamber of Commerce be increased by $5,000, in order for them
to meet the increase demand on their office, and to become more of a business promotion agency than just a
tourism promotion agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $5,000 from Contingency Account No. 1990.5 to Publicity account no. 6410.558-Chamber of
Commerce, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into
a contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the year 2000 for tourism/business promotion and related
activities in the amount of $40,000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked what it means to be a business promotion agent. It is her impression
that is what SCOPED is doing. Chairman Gifford replied that SCOPED is an economic development agency.
Legislator Marvel reported a business promotion agent promotes businesses that are already in business
and solicits new businesses into the area. The Chamber needs this money to get out and try to find new
businesses in order to bring more sales tax into the county.
Legislator Young asked about the recent increase in the room tax for Bed and Breakfast establishments.
Legislator Marvel stated, by law, that money is only to be used for tourism. Only a 5% administrative fee goes
to the county.
Legislator Young asked if there were matching funds from the state. As Legislator Marvel understands
it, the only way to get matching funds is through a tourism promotion agency.
Legislator Hastings stated there is a greater need for the Chamber to have more funds. Their
responsibilities have grown and although they have used some of the money from the County for matching
funds in the past, hopefully this year they will not have to.
Legislator Larison finds it strange that they are going to do this for an outside agency when they are
trying to get more help for county departments and have not been able to do that. Legislator Marvel replied that
if the Legislature looks at what the Chamber does for this County, what they bring in to the County, and look at
the sales tax side of it, they need to be looked at differently.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 32 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE REVIEW PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF FUNDS UNDER THE SMALL CITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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WHEREAS, Schuyler County has received a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant of
$600,000 for housing rehabilitation on behalf of the Towns of Tyrone, Catharine and Hector, and
WHEREAS, the guidelines of the grant require the county shall act as a flow-through for all bills and
grant monies. It is understood that grant funds are to be made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Community Development and Natural Resources
Committee that there be a review process for payment of funds under this program, and
WHEREAS, Bishop Sheen will prepare all vouchers for payment, ensuring all necessary documentation
is in place prior to submission to the county for payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature direct the County Auditor and County
Treasurer review and approve all documentation submitted by Bishop Sheen to the County for payment under
the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 33 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY APPLICATIONS FOR THE HOME
PROGRAM AND SENIOR SURVEY UNDER FY99 HUD FUNDING BY BISHOP SHEEN
ECUMENICAL HOUSING
WHEREAS, since Schuyler County has qualified for a Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant of $600,000 for housing rehabilitation, the County has increased opportunities to apply for additional
grant funding, and
WHEREAS, HUD provides, through the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(DHCR), grants via the HOME Program, a program for moderate rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes with
a potential to serve the entire county, and
WHEREAS, HUD also provides funding for seniors’ housing needs and the Schuyler County Office for
the Aging is willing to be a lead agent on this survey, and
WHEREAS, Bishop Sheen has the staffing and expertise to apply for these funds on behalf of Schuyler
County, and
WHEREAS, there is a tremendous need in Schuyler County, for both the HOME Program and Senior
Survey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize Bishop Sheen
Ecumenical Housing to apply for funds through the HOME Program and Senior Survey on behalf of Schuyler
County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby
authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the County’s applications as described above.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 34 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNT IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIVING FUNDS
UNDER THE EDGE EDUCATION FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT GRANT – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services’ employment unit has applied for and anticipates
receiving funds under the EDGE Education for Gainful Employment initiative in the amount of $15,000, and
WHEREAS, the Department expects to receive notification of approval in January, and
WHEREAS, to avoid delay in accessing these funds the Department would like to establish an
appropriate account, and
WHEREAS, the funds will flow from New York State through SCT BOCES incurring a 10%
administrative cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
establish the following accounts:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
$13,524
6010.591
EDGE
$13,524
6010-4610
Federal Aid – Administration
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 35 Motion by Larison, 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 and concurs with the Public Works Committee's
recommendation to accept the proposed rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as the
Village Marina's 2000 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips:
2000 RATES
DOCK WIDTH
AMT PER FOOT
MINIMUM WATER & ELECTRICITY
8' wide
$28.00
$850.00
$100.00
10' wide
29.00
850.00
100.00
12' wide
30.00
850.00
100.00
14' wide
31.00
900.00
100.00
16' wide
32.00
900.00
100.00
20 amp Service $100.00
30 amp Service $150.00
Dry Docking w/unlimited use of launch ramp $400.00
2000 TRANSIENT DOCK
NO. ELECT.
W/30 AMP HOOK-UP
Per hour
$ 2.00
---Per day
25.00
$ 30.00
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 (use of bubbler system is allowed with electrical charges billed
additionally)
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
TRAILER/CRADLE FEE: Minimum of $25.00 includes handling and storage
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 36 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH BUREAU FOR 2000 – BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau is interested in renting the large suite on the top floor of
the Rural Urban Center, and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has agreed to the annual rental fee of $7,992 for this suite.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign the aforementioned lease agreement for the year 2000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 37 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
RE:
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AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF PURCHASING AGENT
WHEREAS, effective January 17, 2000 the position of Purchasing Agent will be vacant, and
WHEREAS, a vacancy in this position would severely affect the operations of the departments and the
cost of materials/supplies to the county, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have the new person work with the current Purchasing Agent for one week
prior to his departure for training purposes and Civil Service Law permits a training position up to two weeks
without creating a new position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lisa Bennett be appointed as Purchasing Agent at an
annual salary of $26,000 for the term January 17, 2000 through December 31, 2003, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the qualified applicant work in the position of Purchasing Agent
Trainee for the period January 10-14, 2000 at the aforementioned salary for training purposes.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings feels Lisa Bennett will do a marvelous job, however, she questioned
whether they were required by law to advertise the job. Doris Craig, Personnel Officer, stated they do not if
they promote from within the County.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 38 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR THE BUILDING INDEPENDENCE FOR
THE LONG TERM (BILT) GRANT – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has applied for and been awarded a $60,000 grant under
the BILT (Building Independence for the Long Term) initiative through the New York State Office of
Temporary and Disability Assistance, and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use these funds to provide enhanced case management and
supportive services to improve our clients’ ability to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through employment,
and
WHEREAS, these services will be provided through a combination of purchase of service agreements
with existing service providers, additional hours of paid time for department staff willing to accept assignment
to this special project beyond their normal work hours, and the establishment of a network of volunteer mentors
to allow the project to continue beyond the grant funded period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
establish the following accounts to facilitate the implementation of the BILT grant by increasing appropriations
and revenues as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
$16,500
6010.131
Personal Service – Overtime
$ 6,000
6010.135
Personal Service – On Call
$30,000
6010.312
BILT Contractual
$ 7,500
Various
Fringe Benefits
$60,000
6010-4610
Federal Aid – Administration
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 39 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – AGRICULTURE AND FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board for the terms as set forth below:
Rory Miller
Farmer representative
1/1/00 – 12/31/03
Wendell Learn
Farmer representative
1/1/00 – 12/31/03
Ben Dickens
Farm Bureau representative 1/1/00 – 12/31/03
Delmar Bleiler
Legislator
1/1/00 – 12/31/01
Doris Karius
Legislator
1/1/00 – 12/31/01
Tim Cullenen
Director of Planning
Ex-Officio
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 40 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
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AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – AUDITING COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to the Auditing Committee for the terms as set forth below:
Patricia L. Hastings
1/1/00 – 12/31/02
Jerold D. Marvel
1/1/00 – 12/31/02
Sharon S. Bingell
1/1/00 – 12/31/03
Delmar F. Bleiler
1/1/00 – 12/31/01
Thomas M. Gifford
1/1/00 – 12/31/02
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 41 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2000 through December 31,
2001, to wit:
BARGAINING UNIT COMMITTEES
Thomas M. Gifford
Chairman of the Legislature
Delmar F. Bleiler
Chairman, Management & Finance Committee
Glenn R. Larison
Chairman, Public Works Committee
Patricia L. Hastings
Chair, Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee
Gail M. Hughey
Clerk of the Legislature
Doris J. Craig
Personnel Officer
RE:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerold D. Marvel
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Glenn R. Larison
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Amelia Cornish
Town of Montour
George Bulin
Town of Reading
Ellen Dickinson
Trumansburg Central School
Andy Clark
Watkins Glen Central School
Rick Matthews
Odessa-Montour Central School
Ruth S. Young
Legislature
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION
Jerold D. Marvel
FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Wayne Dimmick
Sportsman
Glenn R. Larison
Legislator
Delmar F. Bleiler
Legislator Alternate
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Doris L. Karius
LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Delmar F. Bleiler
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HUMAN SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ruth S.Young
OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sharon S. Bingell
Legislator
Thomas M. Gifford
Chairman of the Legislature
PLANNING COMMISSION
Lou Dickinson
Town of Cayuta
Walter Andrews
Town of Orange
Harry Morgan
Town of Reading
Patricia Lisk
Village of Odessa
Stephen Miller
Industry
QUEEN CATHARINE STEERING COMMITTEE
Ruth S. Young
RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ruth S. Young
SCHUYLER HEADSTART BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ruth S. Young
SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Thomas M. Gifford
Legislature
Ruth S. Young
Legislature
Jerold D. Marvel
Legislature
Charles Fausold
Planning
Charles Franzese
Regional Environmental Rep.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 42 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2000 through December 31,
2000, to wit:
CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Ruth S. Young
FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Mike McClernon/Time Hudson – Beaver Dams
Jason Kelly/Curt Connelly – Burdett
Richard Robertson/William Ward – Mecklenburg
Ron Ames, Jr./Larry States – Monterey
Paul Cartwright/Mike Barr – Montour Falls
Robert Franklin/Todd Thoman – Odessa
Eric Anderson/Al Buckland – Tyrone
Tim Wickham/Mike Hicks – Valois-Logan-Hector
Kirk Smith/Jim Specchio – Watkins Glen
Patricia L. Hastings, Legislator
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SCOPED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerold D. Marvel
Thomas M. Gifford
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Doris L. Karius
Glenn R. Larison
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 43 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – FOREST PRACTICE BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to the Forest Practice Board for the terms as set forth below:
Brian Knox
1/1/00 – 12/31/02
Glenn R. Larison
1/1/00 – 12/31/01
VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstention: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 44 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Sharon S.
Bingell to the Health Services Advisory Board for the term January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 45 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Paul Titus,
Anthony Fraboni and Juan Rey to the Workforce Development Board for the term January 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 46 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 15-98/APPOINTMENTS – SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-98 erroneously appointed Carl Taber to a three-year term, when in fact
it should have been for a two-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 15-98 be amended to reflect Carl
Taber’s appointment ending December 31, 1999.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 47 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION HALTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR HIRING AND AUTHORIZE
PROCEEDING WITH FEASIBILITY STUDY - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature stop and desist from hiring a County
Administrator until such a time as a financial feasibility study has been done which would indicate that such a
position would indeed be the best answer to improve the county’s management, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a professional study be done to investigate the county’s
organizational needs and present alternatives to remedy them.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler thinks that a study is needed. When he was elected in 1997, he was told that
this all was studied, however, this study has never been found. He has always maintained that they should have
this information to benefit the County.
Legislator Hastings apologized that this information is not available to Legislator Bleiler. She
understands the Clerk provided copies of the CGR Report to all Legislators. She further reported the League of
Women Voters and Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board have studied the issue.
The committee at that time worked diligently studying many different programs/situations. There were many
public informational meetings that included taxpayers of the county, CEOs, CPAs, bank workers,
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administrators, etc. There has been a tremendous amount of work done in the past. To do another study, after
just finishing a study, and considering that much of what was suggested through that report has not been
considered yet, would be a waste of resources. In the CGR report there was a reference to a county
administration, it has reached a point where the County either does it or does not do it. She realizes that
Legislators make commitments to their constituents and she feels that this is just one more ploy to stall. For the
County to spend $20,000 on another study is ridiculous. If this Legislature cares about this County at all, it must
go forward. She is hoping that they all see clear that this is what the County needs and work with the individual
to see this County go where it needs to go.
Legislator Larison stated it was not a little group of people that voted against it four years ago. This
Legislature said that they would do a study last year, and that has not been done. There are thirteen counties
that do not have an administrator, and they have larger budgets than Schuyler County. He does not know what
the studies have shown and he still has questions. This does not mean he is against it, he just is not sure. He
feels that a professional study needs to be done, like the Legislature agreed last February. Then it can stand or
fall based on the study.
Legislator Karius replied that the Legislature has really become the comedy of errors. There are a lot of
people who agree that the county needs an administrator. The Farm Bureau is in support of it. She has had a lot
of people stop in her office and express support for the position.
Legislator Bingell feels a professional study is needed to find out what the special strengths and
weaknesses are. She has spoken with a lot of people in the County and everyone has an idea of what the
administrator should do. If a study says that an administrator would be the best for this County, she would
support it heart and soul.
Legislator Marvel is familiar with a great deal of the studies that Legislator Hastings has spoken about.
A lot of professional organizations have recommended that the county have a County Administrator. Having
been a small business owner and struggling to make the business grow, he knows from experience someone is
needed to ask questions and head it up. He is not in favor of further study.
Legislator Young commented this has been a long and tedious process and unfortunately there is
probably no good solution yet. She feels the best possible solution would be to bring in an expert for a cost
benefit analysis to see what the position should look like. With all due respect to the committee that put
together the job description, she has yet to see an administrator that feels the world would be better without
another administrator. Steuben County has an administrator and they still do not have 911. The City of
Corning has a manager and they have a sewer system that is out of control. She is concerned that there is too
much expectation among people who are desirous to have this position. She is very apprehensive about how
this came about. Just two years after the people overwhelmingly said no, this Legislature brings it up again. She
would not be representing people of her district if she voted for this.
VOTE: Failed 4-4. Noes: Hastings, Karius, Marvel, and Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 48 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE ONE (1) RESOLUTION BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) resolution be brought to the floor.
DISCUSSION: County Attorney Coleman stated for the record that he has no recommendation on this
emergency resolution because Boyle is his sister.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 49 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - BOYLE
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that a relevied school tax amount of $1,220.89 was incorrectly placed on the 2000
County/Town tax roll for parcel 64.8-3-1 in the Town of Reading, Village of Watkins Glen, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
relevy amount of $1,220.89 for parcel 64.8-3-1 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $832.85 for the above parcel, and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Reading
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Casey Creamer noted that the Legislators that voted against a County
Administrator, voted against halting the hiring of a County Administrator tonight. He feels those Legislators
should have abstained if they were voting on a subject that they have no information about.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Young reminded Legislators of upcoming events.
January 21-22, 2000 is the Second Day of Dialog at Corning Community College. February 12, 2000, from
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tompkins Community Action will have an Energy Opportunities seminar. She also
called attention to an article about Stoner Horey, Steuben County Chairman, in the Corning Leader and how she
was impressed with his statement on economic development. She is concerned about the Health Care Reform
Act of 2000 that was just passed and what a tremendous problem this means for Schuyler County. She feels
they need to put together a resolution and oppose this Act.
Legislator Bleiler reported a majority of this Legislature had dinner with CASA advocates tonight. He
commented on the article in the Star Gazette regarding the welfare situation with the Mobile Work Crew. He is
very proud to be part of this County and to see good things in the paper. Legislator Bleiler announced the
search committee for the County Administrator will be meeting with one candidate this week and one candidate
next week.
Legislator Marvel reported National Health Care Corporation is moving in and there is a lot of activity
going on and, hopefully, will be hiring soon. The $600,000 HUD grant is also moving along.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Acting Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 18, 2000
The Public Hearing on Agricultural District #3 was called to order by Chairman Gifford at 7:00 p.m. in
the Rural Urban Center Auditorium. All Legislators were present except Legislator Hastings who was excused.
Chairman Gifford then introduced Ben Dickens, Chairman of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board,
who gave a brief overview of the proposed agricultural district.
Mr. Dickens explained that the purpose of this meeting is to ensure that all interested property owners in
the Towns of Catharine, Cayuta and Montour have been included in the district. He noted that a few property
owners have asked not to be included as part of the district. Mr. Dickens explained that there are forms to be
completed for inclusion or exclusion within the agricultural district. There is no tax advantage to being a part of
the district, and there is still the ability to have the agricultural exemption whether or not a property owner is
within the district. If a property owner is part of a district, they have protection from complaints or lawsuits
from neighbors, as long as what is being done is normal farming practice. The purpose of an agricultural
district is to preserve as much viable farmland as possible, and to promote open space and agricultural land.
Charlie Fausold, Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, explained that if a person were to buy land
within a district, they are notified that they are within an agricultural district and can expect odor, slow moving
traffic, etc. It was noted that agricultural districts do not restrict development, but allow for sufficient review to
make sure the agricultural environment is maintained. Mr. Fausold said that in Agricultural District 2, they are
going through with this for the water/sewer extension project. There has to be a report on the affects of this
project on agricultural. Elaine Dalrymple, Soil and Water Conservation District, noted that if a water/sewer line
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raises property value, farmers only get assessed for the hook-up to their house, not for pipes going through their
fields, etc.
Wayne Maphis asked what the disadvantages are of having an agricultural district? Mr. Dickens said
none really, except that there is an eight-year time frame for review. Once the district is created, an owner can
only come in or out at that eight-year time line. They are in the process of having an Agriculture and Farmland
Protection Plan developed for Schuyler County and one of the issues will be leasing development rights, if
feasible. Mr. Fausold reported that the county’s first efforts with Agricultural District 1 created in 1995 have
been very successful, there have been no problems. Elaine Dalrymple said that realtors have shared with her
that agricultural districts are a marketing tool for them, it works as a positive tool.
Bob Chadeayne, Farm Bureau President, said the Farm Bureau has long supported the efforts of
agriculture in Schuyler County. They were involved and supportive in all three agricultural districts. The Farm
Bureau sees this as a valuable tool to protect and preserve the highest yield and productivity of farm land and to
protect the farmers. It also gives protection against toxic dumps or other activities that take large chunks of
land. The county does not have a large vast of productive land, and what there is needs to be protected. The
Farm Bureau encourages the Legislature to enact this agricultural district.
Mr. Fausold explained that the process started with petitions signed by landowners in the proposed
district consisting of at least 10% of the population. This happened over the course of the Spring/Summer. In
August, they met with the Town Boards. This Fall there was a 30-day comment period and all of the areas were
identified with the help of the Soil & Water Conservation District. Then the proposal was referred to the
Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board and the County Planning Commission. During that process, one
property owner, some state and federal land and a proposed gravel site came out of the proposed district. This
proposal will now go to the Legislature for consideration at its March meeting. After that, it gets sent off to the
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. If there are no changes, the district will go into effect at that
point. If there are any changes made, another public hearing will have to be held to review the changes.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2000
The February 14, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30
p.m. by Chairman Gifford. 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: None.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1997 –
SETTING SALARIES OF THE SHERIFF AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY: None.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1999 –
SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CHAIRMAN: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 50 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING, DECEMBER 14, 1999
SPECIAL MEETING, DECEMBER 29, 1999 YEAR END MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2000
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND JANUARY 10, 2000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 14, 1999 Public Hearing, December 14, 1999
Special Meeting, December 29, 1999 Year End Meeting, January 3, 2000 Organizational Meeting and January
10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 51 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR MATERIAL BIDS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
FOR 2000
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 103 of 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 2000 and/or participate with the State of New York in its bids,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, as in the past, the Towns and Villages of Schuyler County so
authorized by County Resolution be allowed to participate in said bids.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 52 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR A SPEED STUDY/REDUCTION
FOR COUNTY ROUTE 14/BEARDSLEY HOLLOW – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, as per New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1622.1, speed limits are set on all
State, County, and Town Roads by the New York State Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee has agreed that a request to
the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a speed zone survey on County Route
14/Beardlsey Hollow, would be in the best interest of the county, and
WHEREAS, there has been a significant increase in residential housing, small businesses, truck traffic,
slow moving farm machinery, and the limited sight distance at intersections that have led to increased safety
concerns on this section of county road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to proceed
with a request to the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a speed zone survey for County
Road 14 in the Town of Catharine.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 53 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PROPERTY FOR BIDDING – HECTOR GRAVEL PIT
WHEREAS, there is a large parcel of county-owned property in the Town of Hector, referred to as
Searsburg Pit, which is no longer of any use to the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee have agreed that it would be
beneficial to sell this unused portion by public bid in accordance with County Law Section 215, and put it back
on the tax rolls, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department would keep a small parcel on Railroad Drive which is still
producing good gravel, that is used for driveways and shoulders on the west side of the county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to proceed,
along with the Real Property Tax Department, in coming up with a description sufficient to put this unused
property up for public bid.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 54 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS, INC. –
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has three generators, one at Terry Hill, one at the
Dispatch Center and one at the County Highway Department and this equipment needs to be maintained for the
safety of the citizens of the county, and
WHEREAS, the other maintenance agreements have expired and it is determined to be cost effective to
have the maintenance agreement with this company for all three generators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a maintenance agreement with Emergency Power Systems, Inc. to provide maintenance and service
for three generators, for a period of one year, at a total cost of $900.00; subject to approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 55 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH CALGOR – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department has been contracting with Calgor for Jail
Administrative Services on a year to year basis since 1994, and
WHEREAS, Calgor wishes at this time to contract for only a six-month period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Calgor for Jail Administrative Services for the period January 1, 2000 to June 30,
2000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 56 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND PURCHASE OF VEHICLE – SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Sheriff is in receipt of $11,233.50 for a vehicle that was totaled in an accident, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff has monies available in his Maintenance of Vehicles account to add to the
insurance monies in order to purchase a new vehicle, and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of maintaining improved fixed assets records, it is recommended that
vehicles purchased by the Sheriff’s Department be appropriated in an equipment account versus a contractual
account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $9,660.50 from Sheriff account no. 3110.444 to account no. 3110.204, and be further directed to
deposit the received insurance monies into account no. 3110.204, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff be hereby authorized to purchase a
new patrol vehicle.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 57 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PLAN 2000
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Advisory Council has submitted its Program Plan and Budget for the
year 2000, and
WHEREAS, the said Plan and Budget have been reviewed and both appear to be in order, and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee has met and recommended approval of
said plan and budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the year 2000 Criminal Justice Advisory Plan and
Budget be hereby 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. 58 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) – PROBATION
WHEREAS, this Legislature authorized the County of Schuyler to apply for and accept grant funds
dealing with the juvenile population, a program which would make said segment accountable for their actions
during the year 2000-2001, and
WHEREAS, the committee that was convened has now prepared the Grant and all appears to be in
order, and the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee has approved the Grant and recommended the
Chairman to sign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign the JAIBG Grant and submit the same to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; subject
to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
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WITHDRAWN
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 82-98 – CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR 1998 – DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 82-98 authorized a contract for legal services for the year 1998 and 1999 at
a monthly payment of $708.33, or an annual total of $8,500, and in said contract the Attorney was eligible for
an additional $2,000 upon completion of any special assignments given by the District Attorney, and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney has requested an increase in monthly payments made under the
contract to $1,208.34 per month, said increase approved and in the 2000 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 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 2000 at
a monthly payment of $1,208.34, or an annual total of $14,500; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 59 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE FALLS HOME CARE AGENCY, FOR HOME
HEALTH SERVICES FROM 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 366-98 authorized a contract renewal between the Schuyler County Home
Health Agency and the Falls Home Care Agency, for Home Health Care Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve a contract
to be renewed annually with the Falls Home Care Agency; to provide home health services from 1/1/2000
through 12/31/2000, 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 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 60 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH HOMEMAKERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK, FOR
HOME HEALTH SERVICES FROM 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 485-98 authorized a contract between the Schuyler County Home Health
Agency and Homemakers of Western New York, for Home Health Care Services.
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 a contract
to be renewed annually with Homemakers of Western New York; to provide home health services from
1/1/2000 through 12/31/2000, 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 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 61 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MILLER ASSOCIATES FOR HOME HEALTH
THERAPY SERVICES FROM 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 411-98 authorized a contract renewal between the Schuyler County Home
Health Agency and Miller Associates, for Home Health Therapy Services, and
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WHEREAS, the rate for Occupational Therapy will remain at $42.00 per hour and the rate for speech
and physical therapy will increase to $42.00 per hour for calendar year 2000.
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 a contract
to be renewed annually with Miller Associates; to provide home health therapy services from 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SCHUYLER HOSPITAL FOR HOME HEALTH
THERAPY SERVICES FROM 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 412-98 authorized a contract renewal between the Schuyler County Home
Health Agency and Schuyler Hospital, for Home Health Therapy Services.
WHEREAS, in the prior contract, the contractor was paid hourly plus travel, and it is desirous to
consolidate this into an hourly rate of $42.00 per hour.
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 a contract
to be renewed annually with Schuyler Hospital; to provide home health therapy services from 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 62 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SCHUYLER HOSPITAL FOR HOME HEALTH
THERAPY SERVICES FROM 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 412-98 authorized a contract renewal between the Schuyler County Home
Health Agency and Schuyler Hospital, for Home Health Therapy Services, and
WHEREAS, in the prior contract, the contractor was paid hourly plus travel, and it is desirous to
consolidate this into an hourly rate of $42.00 per hour.
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 a contract
to be renewed annually with Schuyler Hospital; to provide home health therapy services from 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 63 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH PRISCILLA SMITH
TO PROVIDE SEIT (SPECIAL
EDUCATION ITINERANT TEACHER) SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH
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 to be renewed
annually with Priscilla Smith; to provide services to preschool handicapped children under Section 4410 of the
Education Law from 1/1/2000 through 6/30/2000, 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. 64 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 327-99 FOR THE EARLY INTERVENTION/ CHILD
FIND/CSHCN 10/1/99 - 9/30/2000 PROGRAM GRANT TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF THE
CSHCN FUNDS – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 327-99 to renew Early Intervention (EI) Administration /Child Find/
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the addition of $20,000 was added for the CSHCN portion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 1999-2000 EI/Child Find/CSHCN budget be
amended for the period 10/1/99 - 9/30/2000 as follows:
$30,800
to account no. 4010.100-4061 – Personal Service
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$ 7,586
to account no. 4010.200-4061 – Equipment
$ 6,275
to account no. 4010.400-4061 – Contractual Expense
$10,657
to account no. 4010.489-4061 – Fringe Benefits
$55,318
TOTAL EXPENSES
$55,318
to grant revenue account no. 4010-4461-4061
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 65 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. – PUBLIC
HEALTH
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 to be renewed
annually with Ikon Office Solutions from 1/1/2000 through 12/31/2000, at a rate of $125.00; subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 66 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH BOLDER COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR COMPUTER
SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH
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 to be renewed
annually with Dennis Pierce of Bolder Computer Solutions for computer services effective 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, in an amount not to exceed $4,200; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 67 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH BOLDER COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR COMPUTER
SERVICES – MENTAL HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is authorized to execute,
and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve a contract to be renewed
annually with Dennis Pierce of Bolder Computer Solutions for computer services effective 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, in an amount not to exceed $4,200; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 68 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH KYUNG CHUN, MD – MENTAL HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is authorized to execute,
and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to sign a contract to be renewed annually
with Kyung Chun, MD, for psychiatric consultation services effective 1/1/2000 through 12/31/2000, in an
amount not to exceed a total of $84,000 for all consulting psychiatrists; subject to the approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 69 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH VENKATA SATTI, MD AND SAVITHRI SATTI, MD –
MENTAL HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is authorized to execute,
and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to sign a contract to be renewed annually
with Venkata Satti, MD, and Savithri Satti, MD for psychiatric consultation services effective 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, in an amount not to exceed a total of $84,000 for all consulting psychiatrists; subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 70 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH NEXT CENTURY SOFTWARE – MENTAL HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is authorized to execute,
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and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to sign a contract to be renewed annually
with Next Century Software for maintenance of the software billing program effective 1/1/2000 through
12/31/2000, in an amount not to exceed $1,320; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 71 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH CHEMUNG COUNTY FOR CRISIS SERVICES – MENTAL
HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is authorized to execute,
and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to sign a contract to be renewed annually
with Chemung County for after hours emergency/crisis services effective 1/1/1999 through 12/31/2000, in an
amount not to exceed $6,000 annually; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 72 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO 1999 AGREEMENT WITH FINGER LAKES ALCOHOLISM
COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has approved additional funding
for the Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA), the following agreement and
budget modifications are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign, an amendment to the 1999
agreement with FLACRA; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Treasurer to amend
the 1999 County budget accordingly as follows:
State Aid Revenue
4322.3490
+ $17,747
FLACRA
4322.0336
+ $17,747
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 73 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Supervising Social Worker position has been vacant for longer than 90 days, which
requires Legislative approval to fill and is included in the year 2000 County Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is authorized to
advertise and fill the Supervising Social Worker position in the Mental Health Department, effective
immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 74 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: BENEFITS FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY A BARGAINING
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, since there has been no successor contract signed for the year 2000 for the CSEA
Administrative Unit and Highway Unit the terms of the previous contract continue, and
WHEREAS, the County provides the same benefits for employees not covered by a contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all Schuyler County Employees not covered by a
bargaining agreement, except those in the Sheriff’s and Highway Departments, shall receive the employee
benefits provided in the Administrative Unit Contract in all matters not otherwise resolved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Employees not covered by a bargaining
agreement within the Sheriff’s and Highway Department shall receive the employee benefits provided under the
respective departmental union contracts in all matters not otherwise resolved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 75 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: ADOPT AMENDED MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN DATED JANUARY 19,
2000
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WHEREAS, a Management and Finance Sub-Committee was formed to review and make alterations to
the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, and
WHEREAS, said Committee has completed its task and recommends adoption of the revised
Management/Confidential Salary Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the
Amended Management/Confidential Salary Plan dated January 19, 2000 as attached hereto, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Amended Plan become effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 76 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AMEND 2000 SALARY SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, salary/promotion steps for the Highway Department were erroneously omitted from the
adopted 2000 Salary Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 2000, as attached hereto, be
amended effective immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the county
employees according to the 2000 Salary Schedule and make any necessary transfers within accounts to cover
said increases.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 77 Motion by Hastings, Second by Larison.
RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1997 – SETTING
SALARIES OF THE SHERIFF AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law amending Local Law No. 3 of 1997 was heretofore introduced and
appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held February 14, 2000,
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 of the Year 2000/Local Law No.
2 of the year 2000, 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 No. 2 of the year 2000, together with the required text thereof in
the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 3 of 1997 setting the salaries of the Sheriff and the District Attorney.
Section 2.
OFFICIALS/SALARIES
Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 the annual salaries of
the following officials are hereby established, to wit:
TITLE
1998 SALARY
1999 SALARY
2000 SALARY
2001 SALARY
Chairman of
Legislature
$10,000
$10,000
Legislators
5,000
5,000
Sheriff
47,000
48,175
48,175
48,175
County Clerk
34,000
34,000
34,000
34,000
District Attorney
32,000
34,700
40,000
40,000
Section 3.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 78 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bleiler.
RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1999 – SETTING
THE SALARY OF THE CHAIRMAN
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law amending Local Law No. 1 of 1999 was heretofore introduced and
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appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held February 14, 2000,
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. 2 of the Year 2000/Local Law No.
3 of the year 2000, 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 No. 3 of the year 2000, together with the required text thereof in
the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 1 of 1999 setting the salary of the Chairman.
Section 2.
OFFICIALS/SALARIES
Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 the annual salaries of
the following officials are hereby established, to wit:
TITLE
2000 SALARY
2001 SALARY
2002 SALARY
2003 SALARY
Chairman of Legislature
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
Legislators
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
County Treasurer
$37,000
$38,000
$39,000
$40,000
Section 3.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF
SCHUYLER
WHEREAS, the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for its property/casualty insurance
program, and
WHEREAS, the County entered into a contract with Perry & Carroll, Inc., for consultant services
relative to the RFP process, and
WHEREAS, proposals were due December 22, 1999 and four (4) proposals were received, and
WHEREAS, the insurance consultant has analyzed the proposals and recommends that the County
accept the proposal from E.C. Cooper, Inc., the Gulf/Kemper proposal, and
WHEREAS, implementing the consultant’s recommendation will save the county a substantial amount
of money and also provide the County with improved insurance coverage overall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of Perry & Carroll, Inc., this
Legislature hereby accept the Gulf/Kemper proposal received from E.C. Cooper, Inc., for property/casualty
insurance coverage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Legislature be authorized to execute
any necessary documents to effectuate the change in coverage immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE AMENDED FACTOR RATING CHART FOR INCLUSION INTO THE AMENDED
MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, the Legislature approved grade adjustments for the following positions which were
recommended by Michael Krusen as a result of a study he conducted, and
WHEREAS, the factor rating numbers need to be amended to reflect the new grades previously
approved by the Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby amend
Page 15 - Factor Rating Chart, as per attached, of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan as Amended Dated
January 19, 2000 adopted February 14, 2000.
FACTOR RATING CHART
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I
TITLES
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Account
Complex
Ind.Judg
Imp Prog
Scope
Supv.
E&E
TOTAL
GRADE
Administrative Officer
56
90
80
40
48
40
70
424
D
Assistant Coordinator Computer Serv
84
84
72
72
64
0
60
436
E
Bldg Maint Supervisor
120
112
96
72
48
40
60
548
F
Bldg Maint Supervisor Dpty
42
56
48
48
32
50
60
336
C
Clerk –Board of Elections
28
28
24
72
32
0
30
214
B
Clerk of Legislature
100
100
90
60
64
60
90
564
F
Comm. of Social Services
145
145
125
125
85
90
90
805
J
Conf. Secy -- Co Atty.
41
56
42
40
28
0
60
267
B
Conf Secy -- Dist. Atty
40
45
35
24
20
0
40
204
B
Deputy Clerk – Legislature
80
74
64
41
39
47
60
405
D
Deputy Comm. Social Services
112
112
96
72
64
60
70
586
G
Deputy County Clerk
56
60
56
48
16
20
60
316
C
Deputy Highway Supt.
84
84
72
72
48
60
90
510
F
Deputy Emergency Service
28
84
24
45
20
00
40
244
B
Deputy Treasurer
84
84
72
48
32
20
60
400
D
Dir Comm Serv/PH Dir.
150
140
135
135
100
90
130
880
K
Dir Emergency Service
100
100
72
72
32
20
60
456
E
Director OFA
112
70
56
72
65
48
80
503
F
Dir Pat. Serv/Supv PH Nurse
120
112
96
108
72
60
90
658
H
Director Real Property
84
84
72
96
80
30
80
526
F
Dir. Weights and Measures
84
40
48
48
32
0
50
302
C
Youth Services Planner
101
90
68
61
56
31
80
487
E
Personnel Officer
140
140
96
72
80
80
70
678
H
Personnel Assistant
28
84
72
24
32
20
70
330
C
Highway Superintendent
140
150
120
120
80
60
100
770
I
Pers. Secy. To Leg.
40
40
44
32
27
0
60
243
B
Probation Dir.
140
112
96
72
80
80
80
660
H
Undersheriff
112
112
72
72
48
40
70
526
F
Watershed Inspector
70
70
70
70
48
20
70
418
D
Veteran's Services, Dir.
84
40
48
48
32
0
70
322
C
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Purchasing Agent
56
56
72
72
32
0
70
358
D
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR BUDGET
OFFICER STIPEND
WHEREAS, at the January 3, 2000 Organizational Meeting the appointment of the Budget Officer was
made and a stipend of $2,000 was established, thereby creating a deficiency in the Budget Officer’s personal
services budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $2,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Budget account no. 1340.100.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 82 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - PERRY
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that a relevied school tax amount of $442.57 was incorrectly placed on the 2000 County/Town
tax roll for parcel 39.15-1-29 in the Town of Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(h) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
relevy amount of $442.57 for parcel 39.15-1-29 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $463.40 for the above parcel, and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/ Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 83 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - BIEHL
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax law
(RPTL) alleging that a Veterans Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 49.15-1-23 in the Town of
Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $1317.94 for parcel 49.15-1-23 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $1254.16 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $47.12 and to County Treasurer by $16.66, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - THOMPSON
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 30.-1-23 in the Town of Tyrone,
and
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WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $697.30 for parcel 30.-1-23 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $415.17 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount due
Supervisor by $208.43 and amount due County Treasurer by
$73.70, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - CRANE
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 51.-1-3.1 in the Town of
Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $556.93 for parcel 51.-1-3.1 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $307.55 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount due
Supervisor by $184.23 and the amount due the County Treasurer by $65.15, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked why the hearings were being held in two different places. Legislator
Marvel explained that it was to attract more people. Legislator Young also asked what a consolidated effort
was. Brian Williams, SCOPED Grant Writer, explained that it is a joint effort and it allows the county to apply
for one million in grant funds.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT – PROVIDE DATA COLLECTION AND VALUATION SERVICES TO
THE TOWN OF ORANGE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with
the Town of Orange for the County’s Real Property Tax Office to provide data collection and valuation services
in support of the town’s 2001 reassessment project, beginning on or about April 3, 2000, for a fixed sum of
$16,000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby creates the Schuyler County
Information Technology Steering Committee, to be comprised of representatives of county, town and village
government, in order to:
1.
Develop an Information Technology (IT) strategy offering guidance to an integrated, countywide IT
program.
2.
Form subcommittees and interface with users from both the private and public sectors to address
common IT issues.
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Offer recommendations regarding IT initiatives, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes the appointments of the
following individuals to the Information Technology Steering Committee, to serve until further notice:
Thomas R. Bloodgood (Chairman) – County Real Property Tax Director
Doris L. Karius – Schuyler County Legislature
Randy Deal – Town of Catharine
Robin Kay Reed – Town of Cayuta
Mark Hills – Town of Dix
Ben Dickens – Town of Hector
Deborah Riley – Town of Montour
Cedric Stewart – Town of Orange
– Town of Reading
– Town of Tyrone
Jean Kosty – Village of Watkins Glen
– Village of Montour Falls
– Village of Odessa
– Village of Burdett
RESOLUTION NO. 87 Motion by Karius, 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) 2000 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, and
WHEREAS, this grant may be submitted jointly with the Town of Dix, subject to the execution of an
inter-municipal agreement and under the terms of said agreement, and
WHEREAS, an Abbreviated Consolidated Plan for Schuyler County, describing community
development needs, resources and activities, and related matters will be prepared which supports this
application, and
WHEREAS, two public hearings are required to be held in conjunction with the preparation of the
community’s CDBG application in order to obtain the views of residents regarding the Abbreviated
Consolidated Plan and the County’s grant application, according to a plan for citizen participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature and
the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee are hereby authorized to prepare the
Abbreviated Consolidated Plan and application under the FY2000 HUD Small Cities CDBG Program for
consideration by the Legislature, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be directed to advertise the two
required public hearings to be conducted by Schuyler County as follows:
March 15, 2000 at 6:30 P.M. in the Legislative Chambers
April 5, 2000 at 6:30 P.M. in the Rural Urban Center Auditorium
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT OF FAIR HOUSING OFFICER IN COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, Schuyler County is the recipient of Federal funds under the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and
WHEREAS, the County must take actions to affirmatively further fair housing in accordance with
certifications submitted as part of the Community Development Block Grant application, and
WHEREAS, acceptance of HUD CDBG grants has a Fair Housing component, which requires the
appointment of a Fair Housing Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community
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Development and Natural Resources Committee, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature hereby
appoints Timothy Cullenen, County Planner, as the Fair Housing Officer for the County of Schuyler, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planner shall be responsible for complying with HUD
Fair Housing requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fair Housing Officer shall provide information and assistance
to individuals who feel that they have been victims of discrimination in regard to housing under Sections 804,
805, 806 or 818 of the Fair Housing Act Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended. Such
discriminatory housing practices include discrimination in sale or rental of housing, discrimination in the
provision of brokerage services, or interference, coercion, or intimidation, as defined under the Act, on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or familial status, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fair Housing Officer shall develop a plan for approval by the
Schuyler County Legislature which includes public notice, availability of information, investigation of
complaints, documentation and reporting to HUD complaints and actions taken, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the month of
April, 2000 as “Fair Housing Month”.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE PROCESS FOR RECRUITMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA)
WHEREAS, it is recommended that there be an agreement relative to the process for making
appointments to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopt the
following process:
PROCESS FOR RECRUITMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE
SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.
The Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) will assist the Chairman of the
Legislature in acquiring the names of qualified interested candidates to fill vacant membership positions to the
SCIDA Board.
2.
Each year SCIDA shall notify the general public via press release or advertisement in The Watkins
Review & Express that such positions are available to be filled. Such advertisement shall occur during the
month of October so that letters of interest and qualifications may be acquired and forwarded to the Chairman
of the Legislature. All letters of interest shall be forwarded to SCIDA.
3.
Qualified candidates for membership on the SCIDA Board will include current elected and appointed
officials of local governments and school boards, persons with demonstrated business expertise, farming
industry or representatives of organized labor within the county. In addition, each of the three election districts
shall have representation. The standard will be to have a diverse Board representing as many interests as
possible given the positions available. All candidates must be current residents of Schuyler County at the time
of their appointment.
4.
SCIDA shall provide the Legislative Office with information that indicates the number of vacancies in a
given year, as well as the term for those vacancies. SCIDA shall provide the Chairman of the Legislature a
resume or description of qualifications of all candidates who have expressed an interest in membership on the
SCIDA Board. SCIDA shall maintain a file of all candidates who have expressed an interest in membership.
This file may be used to fill future vacancies.
5.
The Chairman of the Legislature may select and recommend candidates for the SCIDA Board from the
list of candidates SCIDA has provided or may recommend other candidates to achieve the balance sought as
described in item three above. The cutoff date for receiving the names of candidates shall be the day before the
Chairman of the Legislature submits his/her appointments to the full Legislature for approval. The Legislature
will approve any and all appointments no later than the December Regular Meeting.
6.
The Chairman of the Legislature may appoint a member of the County Community Development and
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Natural Resources (CDNR) Committee to represent the Legislature on the SCIDA Board to fill his/her
membership position, subject to approval by the County Legislature. This will maintain an important link
between SCIDA and the CDNR Committee and allow the Chairman some flexibility to deal with scheduling
matters.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she feels SCIDA should have more control over this decision,
therefore she will be voting no on this resolution.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCOPED FOR FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR THE
WATER/SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler has designated itself as facilitator for the creation of a special use
district/water & sewer district involving the Village of Watkins Glen, Town of Dix and such other entities as
may be necessarily involved in such district in bringing water and sewer to Watkins Glen International, Inc. and
other users within the district, and
WHEREAS, overseeing the role of facilitator requires considerable technical expertise, manpower and
other resources not all of which are available within the in-house capability of the County, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED, Inc. is possessed of the expertise and resources required for assistance and
consultation in carrying out the work required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a one-year contract with SCOPED, Inc. for services which will facilitate the special use district/water &
sewer district project; said contract drafted and approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the county will reimburse SCOPED for its expenditures in subcontracting for the services required under this contract in a sum not to exceed $30,000. All sums paid
hereunder will be charged to and recouped from the administrative expense portion of grants flowing to the
County in consequent of subject water/sewer district projects.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CORNING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR TRI-COUNTY
BRANDING INITIATIVE AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY
WHEREAS, Corning Enterprises, Inc. hired a consultant to review their marketing strategy in an effort
to improve promotion, and
WHEREAS, said consultant determined that the region is not being well represented and recommended
the three counties (Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler) join resources for a Tri-County Branding Initiative for
marketing and to develop a marketing strategy, and
WHEREAS, Corning Enterprises, Inc. has committed to contributing $250,000 each year for three years
towards this effort, contingent upon the three counties providing matching funds, and
WHEREAS, Chemung and Steuben Counties have agreed to contribute $110,000 each year for three
years, and Schuyler County is requested to contribute $30,000 each year for three years, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce promotes this concept and is willing to use
$15,000 each year from their room tax appropriation towards this Initiative in accordance with Local Law #2 of
1998 which provides for “enhancement of the general economy” and requests the County contribute the
additionally required $15,000 towards the Schuyler County contribution, and
WHEREAS, a Regional Marketing Council will be developed to manage the program and funding, and
to conduct success measurements throughout the Initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Corning Enterprises, Inc. for a Tri-County Branding Initiative for a period of three
years at a cost of $15,000 each year, contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorize the commitment of $15,000 each
year for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002 towards this Initiative, with it being understood that the Schuyler
County Chamber of Commerce will commit the other $15,000 for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$15,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Publicity account no. 6410.311–Corning Enterprises.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked about the structure of this initiative. Legislator Marvel said it would
not take place until the money is pulled together. Corning Enterprises is the lead partner in this, they will call a
meeting together. All three counties will have someone from their Tourist Promotion Agency (TPA) and
another person selected from the entertainment section to serve on the board. Legislator Young asked if these
decisions would go through the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. Legislator
Marvel said possibly, but there should not be a need for a vote on this again. The committee may have to make
the appointments. Legislator Hastings commented that this contract is for one year only. Steuben County used
their room tax, maybe this county should consider that for next year. Also, Schuyler County is fortunate to only
have to pay $30,000 towards this initiative. The others are paying $110,000. Schuyler County should benefit
more in regards to tourism. Legislator Marvel stated that this will focus on the wine part of the three counties.
Legislator Bleiler made it known that the county would not be paying for personnel. Legislator Marvel said that
Corning Enterprises will be paying for personnel.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE 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 October 5, 1999 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 a Food
Stamp Education Program for the term October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, in the amount of
$94,306.00 ($47,153 local Extension match and $47,153 federal share with 3% allocated for evaluation
($2,812.00)); agreement subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR WRAP
SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services has contracted in the past for the
administration of the Weatherization Referral and Packaging (WRAP) program with Economic Opportunity
Program, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance approved an allocation for
Schuyler County of $32,769.
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 Chemung/Schuyler
Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. for WRAP services, not to exceed $32,769 for the period November 15,
1999 through September 30, 2000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement
between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and the Schuyler County Attorney for the period l/l/00
through 12/31/00 for general legal services and for Child Support legal services totaling $127,878.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
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RE:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERSHIP FOR
RESPONSIBLE FATHERING, KNOWN AS (DAD SCHOOL)
WHEREAS, there is a recognized need for some fathers in the community to have their enthusiasm and
interest in fathering increased in order to become more effective as role models for their children, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bruce Stayments and his Partnership for Responsible Fathering (also known as Dad
School), a non-profit organization from Elmira, has the experience and expertise to mentor men in their crucial
role of being a dad, and
WHEREAS, in the past the Family Court has ordered some fathers to attend Dad School while other
participants were referred by the Department of Social Services as part of the fathers’ plans, and
WHEREAS, funding for this program in prior years was previously received from outside sources, but
those sources no longer have the capability to provide the requisite funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be authorized to
provide funding for the Dad School at the rate of $50.00 per participant for up to 15 fathers, total amount not to
exceed $750.00, said funding available in the 2000 budget in account no. 6070.396, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to
enter into an agreement with the Partnership for Responsible Fathering to provide such services, subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN HOURS FOR MEAL DELIVERER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE
AGING
WHEREAS, the need for home delivered meals is growing and the Montour Falls/Odessa/Alpine
demand for meals has exceeded the time currently allotted the Meal Deliverer, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the NYS SNAP monies to increase the hours of a Meal Deliverer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the hours for the 15-hour per week Meal Deliverer
(Charles Smith) in the Office for the Aging be increased from 15 hours per week to 17 hours per week, effective
immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF DISHWASHER AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS – OFFICE FOR THE
AGING
WHEREAS, the dishwasher currently in use at the Office for the Aging is facing a very limited life
expectancy, and
WHEREAS, at the end of the NYS budget year, there will be sufficient monies available in the Office
for the Aging budget to purchase a new dishwasher.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer all necessary funds from Office for the Aging account nos. 6772.440-Travel Expense and 6772.401Miscellaneous Contractual to the appropriate equipment account for the purchase of a dishwasher.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS WITH CARE PROVIDERS FOR EISEP – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is going to be providing the Elderly In-Home
Services Program (EISEP) directly, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to use aide services from available providers for this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into the following contracts for the Office for the Aging to provide aide services to the EISEP for the year
2000:
Schuyler Home Care from Schuyler Hospital
Stafkings from Binghamton
Caregivers from Elmira; all contracts subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR BYRNE ANTI-DRUG FUNDS –SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, monies have been made available from the Byrne Anti-Drug Program through Senator
John R. Kuhl’s Office to assist communities in fighting 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 said 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 2000 budget; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 100 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PRINTER – DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office was loaned a printer from the Stop DWI Program, said
printer was supposed to have most of the options required by the District Attorney’s Office (3 paper trays,
sufficient speed), and
WHEREAS, said printer does not have the options required by the District Attorney’s Office and the
District Attorney’s Office has no other printer of its own, and
WHEREAS, said printer has also been malfunctioning since the day of purchase, has been returned to
the company for four months for repairs and still does not work properly, and
WHEREAS, there is currently $500 in the District Attorney’s 2000 budget for the purchase of a new
printer (reduced from $1,500 originally requested), and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office has found a printer which has all the options to meet the
requirements of its office at a reasonable purchase price of $1,006.28, and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office has additional funds in its Books and Subscriptions account
due to the partial payment of $603 from the Sheriff’s Department for reimbursement towards an Internet Law
Library, and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office proposes to transfer those funds from the Books and
Subscriptions account to the printer account for the purchase of the above-referenced printer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $506.28 from District Attorney account no. 1165.407-Books and Subscriptions to account no.
1165.246-Printer.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 101 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of Ruth S. Young as
the Legislative Representative to the Economic Opportunity Program Board of Directors for the term January 1,
2000 through December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 102 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of Jim Hazlitt as the
Grange Representative to the Soil and Water Conservation Board of Directors for the term January 1, 2000
through December 31, 2002.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 103 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of Glenn R. Larison
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as the Legislative Representative to the Schuyler County Planning Commission for the term January 1, 2000
through December 31, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 104 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of Thomas M. Gifford-Legislator,
Glenn R. Larison-Legislator and Gail M. Hughey-Clerk, to the Inter-County Association of Western New York
for the term January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 105 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of Jerold D. Marvel
as the Legislative Representative on the SCIDA Board of Directors for the term January 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2002.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 106 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 41-00 RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 41-00 appointed Amelia Cornish and Rick Matthews to the Environmental
Management Council, and
WHEREAS, Amelia Cornish is already appointed for a term ending December 31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, Rick Matthews correct name is Rick Murphy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 41-00 be amended to remove Amelia
Cornish’s name entirely and to change the name Rick Matthews to Rick Murphy.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 107 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND HIGHWAY SAFETY
COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
individuals to the Emergency Medical and Highway Safety Committee for the terms as indicated below:
MEMBER
REPRESENTS
TERM
Charles Franzese
Engineer
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Patricia L. Hastings
Chair, Public Safety &
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Criminal Justice Comm.
Thomas M. Gifford
Chairman of Legislature
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Nicholas Dugo
Justice Court
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
Shirley Churches
Deputy EM Coordinator
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
William Kennedy
Fire/Ambulance
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
Eric Claire
Driver Education
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
Wendy Shutter
Volunteer Ambulance
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
Richard Churches
Driver Training
1/1/2000-12/31/2002
William Randolph
EM Coordinator
1/1/2000-12/31/2002
Richard Pierce
Watkins Glen Police Dept. 1/1/2000-12/31/2002
Gregory Mathews
Co. Highway Superintendent 1/1/2000-12/31/2002
Michael Wood
Stop DWI Coordinator
1/1/2000-12/31/2002
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 108 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEES
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
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individuals to the committees and for the terms as listed below:
ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
Marie Fitzsimmons
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Doris L. Karius
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Michael Wood
1/1/2000-12/31/2001 (filling term of Les Gorton)
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Doris Karius
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Marie Fitzsimmons
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Sharon Bingell
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Doris Karius
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Sue Brill
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Bert Pyle
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Michael Maloney
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Heidi Hathaway
1/1/2000-12/31/2000 (filling term of Laura Masin)
John Hayes
1/1/2000-12/31/2001
MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMITTEE
Thomas M. Gifford
1/1/2000-12/31/2002
Michele Gimbar
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
Richard Schockner
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Sharon Bingell
1/1/2000-12/31/2003
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 109 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD AND
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
individuals to the Health Services Advisory Board and Professional Advisory Committee, as indicated below:
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Thomas Klaseus
NYS Dept. of Health
Term expiring 12/31/2000 (filling term of Richard Bills)
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
William Weiss
1/1/2000-12/31/2000
Ruth Bedient
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Doris L. Karius
Harold Hoffmeier
Erik Miller
Dr. L. Titus Parker
Michelle Myers
Elizabeth Hayes
Kathryn Doolittle
Thomas Gifford
Marcia Kasprzyk
Michael Gehl
Jim Howell
Sharon Bingell
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 110 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
individuals to the Schuyler County Youth Board for the terms as specified below:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
Ruth S. Young
Glenn R. Larison
Amy Hall
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1/1/00-12/31/2002
1/1/00-12/31/2001
1/1/00-12/31/2002
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 111 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED STATE ASSUMPTION OF LOCAL HCRA 2000
FAMILY HEALTH PLUS COSTS
WHEREAS, the Medicaid program is the largest and most volatile component of every county budget in
New York State, and
WHEREAS, the Medicaid program represents a significant burden on the local real property taxpayer,
and
WHEREAS, the Health Care Reform Act of 2000, or HCRA 2000, dramatically changes New York’s
health care system by creating new comprehensive health care insurance programs for the uninsured, while
providing for the financing of New York’s hospital system. According to the Governor’s Office, up to 1 million
people who are currently uninsured could be eligible for coverage under the initiatives financed as part of
HCRA 2000, and
WHEREAS, county officials across the state laud the Governor and the Legislature for building upon
Child Health Plus to provide health insurance to families and individuals participating in Family Health Plus,
and
WHEREAS, HCRA 2000 has created the largest unfunded mandate to be passed to local government in
over a decade, and
WHEREAS, under HCRA 2000, county governments will be forced to pay for 25% of the cost of the
“Family Health Plus” health insurance program and several other mental health and public health initiatives
funded through the Medicaid program, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated the counties and the City of New York will be required to spend an
additional $340 million in new Medicaid costs over the next 4 calendar years, and
WHEREAS, since 1995-96, counties and the City of New York have benefited from Medicaid cost
containment initiatives put in place and annually renewed as part of the state budget process. Prior year
Medicaid cost containment, though important to preserve, has not offset the total annual increase in Medicaid
local share. Since these initiatives are already in the “base” for county budgeting purposes, they do not offset
the new Medicaid spending caused by the adoption of Family Health Plus, and
WHEREAS, the “savings” estimates use the local portion of the National Tobacco Settlement as an
offset to the local costs associated with Family Health Plus. Counties were named as party in the National
Tobacco Settlement Agreement, and were to receive these funds as a way to reimburse the local taxpayers who
have borne the growth of Medicaid over the past decade, not for more Medicaid costs, and
WHEREAS, the Senate Majority, Assembly Majority and Senate Minority have all introduced
legislation that would hold counties harmless from the increased Medicaid costs of the Family Health Plus
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby expresses its
support of all efforts of the Senate and Assembly to assume the local costs associated with Family Health Plus
and eliminate this onerous new unfunded mandate, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature shall forward certified copies of this
Resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, NYSAC, Inter-County of Western New York, Senator John R. Kuhl,
Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles and all others deemed necessary and proper.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked Legislator Young to share any information on this with her so that
she might better understand the issues.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 112 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS TANF
MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT SHORTFALLS IMPACTING LOCAL TAXPAYERS
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WHEREAS, in 1997, the state enacted comprehensive welfare reform legislation created to redesign the
fundamental structure of welfare to emphasize work and personal responsibility. Since that time, welfare
caseloads are now projected to be their lowest in 34 years, and
WHEREAS, due to these reductions, state refinancing of its costs and other federal changes, New York
State is at risk of falling below its minimum spending level required by the federal Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families (TANF) Program, and
WHEREAS, under the federal law, states are required to spend 75% of their historic expenditures if
work participation rates are met, or 80% of historic expenditures if work participation rates are not met, and
WHEREAS, the 2000-01 Executive Budget projects that local TANF costs will be increased by $112.5
million to offset the potential $225 million state shortfall in TANF Maintenance of Effort (MOE), and
WHEREAS, in the 1999-2000 adopted state budget, the state took limited action in the budget to avert
the local TANF MOE shortfall and took only limited steps to address the situation for the next federal fiscal
year, and
WHEREAS, in the 2000-01 Executive Budget the state continues the strategy of withholding TANF
funds to artificially increase the state and local costs of welfare, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Budget includes an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that will be used to
mitigate the state impact of these losses of TANF funds leaving counties with no other options.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature urges the New York
State Division of the Budget and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop
a comprehensive plan to address TANF and MOE related issues and to protect the interests of local taxpayers,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature further urges the State to
distribute the breakdown of TANF allocations to specific program areas, and any dollars used to supplant
former state allocations as well as breakdown of MOE between state and local jurisdictions, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature shall forward certified copies of this
Resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, NYSAC,
Inter-County Association of Western New York and all others deemed necessary and proper.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 113 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION URGING THE CONTINUATION OF MAINTAINING SEPARATE STATE
FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Family and Children’s Services Block Grant adopted in State Fiscal Year 1995-1996 is
set to expire in 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Governor, the Division of Budget, the Division of State Operations and the
Commissioner of Children and Family Services (OCFS), have discussed merging the current funding for youth
development, prevention, and runaway and homeless youth into the Social Services Block Grant, which is used
to provide intensive services for the most needy children, youth and families within the community, and
WHEREAS, the loss of the matching funds by the State to localities would either result in the loss of
services to at-risk children in over forty OCFS supported programs, a significant increase funding from counties
and/or a decrease in the resources Social Services needs to serve youth with acute needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature urges the Governor,
the Directors of the Division of the Budget and State Operations and the Commissioner of the Office of
Children and Family Services not to merge these funding streams and to preserve and strengthen the State’s
commitment to primary prevention, youth development and delinquency prevention programming through the
County Youth Bureau, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature shall forward certified copies of this
resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, NYSAC,
Inter-County Association of Western New York and all others deemed necessary and proper.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 114 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
RE:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that eight (8) additional resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 115 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT/SET SALARY – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, Linda Strong, Republican Clerk in the Board of Elections, has tendered her resignation
effective March 11, 2000, and
WHEREAS, Rexford L. Richards, Republican Commissioner in the Board of Elections, has appointed
Mary E. King to replace Linda Strong 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 this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by
Rexford L. Richards, Commissioner, Board of Elections, of Mary E. King as Clerk, Board of Elections effective
March 13, 2000 for 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.44 to serve at his pleasure, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the qualified applicant work in the position of Board of Elections
Clerk Trainee for the period February 22-March 10, 2000 at the aforementioned salary for training purposes,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for the above will be taken from current budget
appropriations, it being understood there may be a need for additional funds at a later date.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 116 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – KLOPF
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that both Senior and Veterans exemptions were omitted on the tax roll for parcel 49.19-1-23 in
the Town of Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)c of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $892.80 for parcel 49.19-1-23 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $489.07 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $105.47 and to County Treasurer by $298.26, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 117 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – MYERS
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that a Senior exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 39.-1-48.111 in the Town of
Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)c of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $637.71 for parcel 39.-1-48.111 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $522.91 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $29.99 and to County Treasurer by $84.81, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 118 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL –
STURTON/CLARK
WHEREAS, the property owners filed a small claims law suit to reduce their assessment on the 1999
Town of Tyrone assessment roll, and
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that the assessment for parcel 49.19-1-5.12 on the Town of Tyrone 2000 County/Town tax roll
is not in accordance with the decision of the hearing officer, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)a of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
assessment of $62,100 for parcel 49.19-1-5.12 on the tax roll be reduced to the amount of $56,500 in
accordance with the decision of the hearing officer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the incorrect amount of $880.05 for parcel 49.19-1-5.12 be
removed from the tax roll, and that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due amount of
$800.68 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to Supervisor by
$26.60 and to County Treasurer by $52.77, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 119 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – CLARK
WHEREAS, the property owners filed a small claims law suit to reduce their assessment on the 1999
Town of Tyrone assessment roll, and
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that the assessment for parcel 49.19-1-21 on the Town of Tyrone 2000 County/Town tax roll is
not in accordance with the decision of the hearing officer, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)a of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
assessment of $57,600 for parcel 49.19-1-21 on the tax roll be reduced to the amount of $46,000 in accordance
with the decision of the hearing officer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the incorrect amount of $816.27 for parcel 49.19-1-21 be removed
from the tax roll, and that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due amount of $651.89 for
the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to Supervisor by $55.07 and to
County Treasurer by $109.31, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 120 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – CICCONE
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that a Senior exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 64.12-1-9 in the Town of
Reading, and
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WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)c of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $450.47 for parcel 64.12-1-9 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $225.23 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $46.99 and to County Treasurer by $178.25, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Reading
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 121 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – AMEIGH
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that a Senior exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 53.10-2-17 in the Town of
Reading, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)c of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $191.57 for parcel 53.10-2-17 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $103.05 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $18.89 and to County Treasurer by $69.63, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Reading
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 122 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL – LANDON
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that an assessment on the tax roll for parcel 87.-1-17.11 in the Town of Montour was based on
a nonexistent improvement, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes an error in essential fact as defined in Section 550(3)b of the RPTL, and has recommended that
the application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $1,300.77 for parcel 87.-1-17.11 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $1,076.21 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, reducing amount to
Supervisor by $80.77 and to County Treasurer by $143.79, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Montour
Clerk/Tax Collector and to the Odessa/Montour Central School District Treasurer.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Legislator Bleiler stated that he would like to transfer $1,000 or a larger amount from contingency to
professional fees and services to support paying a consultant for health services.
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to support hiring a consultant for the health insurance review committee
and set aside at least $1,000 from contingency to pay for the services, SECOND by Legislator Hastings.
Legislator Bleiler said he has talked to a number of people or groups that might be able to help. Some of them
charge by the hour and some charge a straight fee. He feels he could find someone for less than $1,000. This
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motion will let him notify the health insurance review committee that the Legislature supports the hiring of a
consultant. Legislator Hastings feels they should hire someone with the necessary expertise, which will save
money in the long run. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
Legislator Marvel said Bob Lee, Village of Watkins Glen Mayor, called him about a letter he wrote to
the State Senate opposing a water tax, effective April 1st to community water suppliers. He asked for our
support. Legislator Marvel would like a motion to allow the Chairman of the Legislature to write a similar
letter to Senator Kuhl, Assemblyman Bacalles and Governor Pataki opposing this.
MOTION by Legislator Marvel to have the Chairman of the Legislature write a letter to the State
opposing the proposed water tax, SECOND by Legislator Bingell. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
Chairman Gifford said he would like to schedule a Legislative Committee meeting to discuss year 2000
goals. A Legislative Committee meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 3:00 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. He reviewed the results of the
1999 sales tax. He also reported that the Management/Confidential Salary Plan Sub-Committee worked hard on
the resolutions passed tonight. He felt it was valuable that they worked on it themselves. They really got to
understand and appreciate where everyone is coming from.
Legislator Larison reported on the Fish and Wildlife Board. An increase in license fees is on their
agenda again for fishing and hunting. They are no longer giving warning on these increases.
Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. As a new legislator she has met with the
employees from both Public Health and Mental Health Departments and feels they are very caring
professionals. She feels it is a good idea to combine both departments under one building.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked about the sales tax reports and how they work. The Treasurer explained the
process to him.
Nancy Peters, Treasurer, stated that she received a letter from the New York State Treasurer’s
Association in regards to the STAR program. Schools have raised their school tax, therefore the STAR
program is not saving the taxpayers money. The State would like to see refunds given after paying the school
tax. This will be a heavy burden on her office. The Treasurer’s Association is sending letters in opposition of
refunds. This could go back as far as two years. If bankruptcy, it could go back five to six years. The
Treasurer’s Office would have to do reports monthly. The Association has done a letter in opposition and she
would like the support of the Legislature to also write a letter.
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to write a letter opposing the school tax refund proposal, SECOND
by Legislator Larison. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
Tom Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, stated that this is part of the proposed State budget and it
would also be a burden to the schools, tax collectors and his office.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2000
The February 22, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 3:30
p.m. by Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment
of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Bleiler who was excused. County Attorney Coleman
was also excused.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 123 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
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 Memorandum of Agreement with the Administrative Unit CSEA
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 124 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT CSEA
WHEREAS, the County has obtained a grant to provide additional services to certain County residents
under a program entitled Building Independence for the Long Term (BILT), and
WHEREAS, the County has decided to assign additional work to those employees represented by the
Union that wish to volunteer to work hours (in addition to their regular work hours) in the BILT Program, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to enter into an agreement with the Administrative Unit CSEA setting forth,
among other items, the agreed upon wage rate and overtime wage rate that employees will receive for work
performed in the BILT Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
execute a Memorandum of Agreement (as attached hereto and shall be kept on file) with the Administrative
Unit CSEA in regards to the BILT Program; subject to the approval of labor counsel.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting adjourned at 3:38 P.M.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 13, 2000
The March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30
p.m. by Acting Chairman Young. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a
Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Chairman Gifford who was excused. County Attorney
Coleman was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked for an explanation on Resolution No. 164. Tom Bloodgood, Real Property Tax
Director, explained that the Town of Orange needs assistance with their re-evaluation. They need to collect
data on every parcel. He does not have the resources in-house, therefore he needs to hire help. Mr. Creamer
asked why the Town of Orange is not contracting with Mr. Chuck Chamberlain. Tom explained that this is just
one of many services his office is supplying, and he is carrying the ball.
Fred Yahn asked if the Undersheriff position was being addressed tonight. Legislator Hastings said the
last time she knew the Undersheriff has not resigned yet. Mr. Yahn said he heard he was going to resign in the
next 10-14 days. Legislator Hastings explained that the Undersheriff is appointed by the Sheriff and the
Legislature is only responsible for the salary. She expects the resolution to be on April Regular Meeting
agenda.
Casey Creamer said he saw that the Watkins Glen School District is looking for a new Superintendent
for a salary of $95,000 a year. Schuyler County is offering a salary of $50-60,000 for a County Administrator.
He feels the school should be offering less and the county should be offering more. He feels they are
comparable positions. Acting Chairman Young said when New York State sees fit to help counties with State
aid like they do the schools, then the county could have competitive salaries. Legislator Hastings said she
believes that the position of Superintendent is required to have more education.
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RESOLUTION NO. 125 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING, FEBRUARY 14, 2000
REGULAR MEETING AND FEBRUARY 22, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 18, 2000 Public Hearing, February 14, 2000
Regular Meeting and February 22, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 126 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
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 shall 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 Karen
Raplee to said Commission for a term of four years, commencing March 15, 2000 and terminating March 14,
2004.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 127 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF CORRECTION OFFICER POSITIONS FOR JAIL – SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have part-time correctional officers work in the Schuyler County Jail due
to vacation, sick time, etc.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to create more positions at that time since previous positions have been
filled, and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate for these positions is set forth in the Deputy Sheriffs Association union
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of five
(5) Correctional Officers positions in the Sheriff’s Department, to be filled on a part-time basis and within the
current budget appropriations in the personal services account.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 128 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF DISPATCHER POSITIONS FOR COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted in the year 2000 budget for Corrections Officers to handle the
extra duties of dispatch at the Communications Center, and
WHEREAS, State regulations recommend that two dispatchers be on duty at all times because of
medical emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of two
(2) Dispatcher positions in the Sheriff’s Department at an hourly rate of $11.51, there being funds within the
current budget appropriations in the personal services account.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 129 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE:
AUTHORIZE CREATION OF SERGEANT POSITION FOR JAIL – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a supervisor in the Schuyler County Jail, and
WHEREAS, the State Commission of Corrections has recommended more supervision of correctional
officers and other personnel, and
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WHEREAS, at the present time supervision is being conducted by one of the road patrol sergeants.
WHEREAS, the hourly rate for this position is set forth in the Deputy Sheriffs Association union
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of a
Correction Sergeant position for supervision in the County Jail, there being funds within the current budget
appropriations in the personal services account.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 130 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM FOR
SECURITY – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Schuyler County (Sheriff’s Department) has a contract with the Unified Court System,
Sixth Judicial District, to provide security for the courts, and
WHEREAS, the contract that is currently in effect for Schuyler County calls for $47,000 in
reimbursement, and
WHEREAS, the Unified Court System wishes to alter the original contract from $47,000 in
reimbursement to $50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign a contract amendment and acknowledgment letter, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 131 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS FOR COUNTY ROUTE 14 AND COUNTY
ROUTE 15 INTERSECTION DESIGN
WHEREAS, the present drainage system at the intersection of County Route 14 and County Route 15 is
inadequate to handle high flows of water and is deteriorated, and
WHEREAS, past flooding has caused damages and expenses to all parties involved, and
WHEREAS, safety concerns have been expressed by local residents from a history of motor vehicle
accidents, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee agree that it would be of
best interest to re-design the intersection, and
WHEREAS, there is money available in the 2000 budget account 5020.400 Engineering to develop the
design.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign the necessary documents to retain Hunt Engineers and Architects for engineering services for the County
Route 14 and County Route 15 intersection design, Town of Catharine, for a contract sum of $18,000; contract
subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 132 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE:
AUTHORIZE FILLING VACANT AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC POSITION - HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, there is a vacant Automotive Mechanic position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to hire and start training an Automotive Mechanic to fill the anticipated
decline in staff that will become effective with the retirement of Fred Wheaton, and the training needed is
extensive, and
WHEREAS, there is a vacant Automotive Mechanic position left when John Rekczis accepted the
position of Automotive Mechanic Foreman, and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and the Highway Superintendent recommend the filling of
this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the position of Automotive Mechanic in the Highway
Department be advertised and filled immediately at the hourly rate of $ 10.73. This start rate may change with
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the implementation of the new contract. The funding for this position is available in the 2000 personal services
budget account.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 133 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION URGING THE REINSTATEMENT OF FUNDING TO CONSOLIDATED
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIPS)
WHEREAS, the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs) was created in state fiscal year
1981-1982 for the purposes of replacing a dedicated stream of motor vehicle registration fees and taxes which
counties had been receiving, and
WHEREAS, CHIPs funding is based on a statutory formula using the number of county specific motor
vehicle registrations and number of center line mileage, and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the statutory formula, CHIPs payments have not been consistent and are
subject to annual budget appropriations by the Governor and State Legislature, and
WHEREAS, Governor Pataki has proposed to eliminate the county share of CHIPs Operations and
Maintenance funding of approximately $35 million in his Executive Budget Proposal for State Fiscal Year
2000-2001, and
WHEREAS, the Governor targeted the elimination of CHIPs maintenance funding for counties only and
has preserved the funding for towns, cities (except New York City) and villages, and
WHEREAS, eliminating county operations and maintenance funding will also have a detrimental
intergovernmental effect and hinder partnerships counties currently have with other units of local government,
and
WHEREAS, a 1999 highway and bridge funding report published by the NYS Association of Counties,
NYS Conference of Mayors, NYS Association of Towns, NYS County Highway Superintendents Association
and the NYS Town Highway Superintendents Association, identifies a funding shortfall for all municipalities
over and above existing levels of nearly $ 9 billion, including the City of New York, and
WHEREAS, instead of eliminating funding for local infrastructure repair, state funding should be
increased significantly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby goes on record
urging the CHIPs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding be restored and enhanced and that the CHIPs
capital funding be significantly increased to address local road and bridge deficiencies, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the 2000 Legislative Session, should the Governor and State
Legislature advance a voter approved Transportation Bond act to go before the electorate in November 2000,
Schuyler County strongly urges a greater percentage of bond proceeds be dedicated to local government
projects, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Schuyler County shall forward copies of this Resolution to
Governor George E. Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, NYSAC, Inter-County
Association of Western New York and all others deemed necessary and proper.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 134 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT BID FOR NEW AND UNUSED 2000 TRI-AXLE LIVE BOTTOM TRAILER
WHEREAS, the Highway Department is in need of a new and unused 2000 Tri-Axle Live Bottom
Trailer, and
WHEREAS, advertisement for bids of the same where made and opened at the Bid Opening on
February 9, 2000, and
WHEREAS, one bid was received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Schuyler County Highway
Superintendent, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:
Tracey Road Equipment
$ 51,989.00
6803 Manlius Center Road
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It is understood that funding for this equipment is appropriated accordingly in the Highway’s 2000 budget.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 135 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD 13 BRIDGE OVER
BANFIELD CREEK BIN# 3332300
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 Banfield Creek, B.I.N.# 3332300, and
WHEREAS, bids were opened February 9, 2000 and reviewed with the recommendation being made by
Hunt Engineers to accept the low bid from G. DeVincentis & Son Construction Company, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the low
bid from G. DeVincentis & Son Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the County Road 13 Bridge
over Banfield Creek, B.I.N. #3332300 at the low bid price of $146,000.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other bids received be hereby rejected, with a note of
appreciation for their participation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $13,500 from
account no. 5112.569 to account no. 5120.583 to cover the full cost of the project.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 136 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Department has a unusable chair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said chair as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said chair and
dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) Chair, green cloth, with arms, on casters.
Asset #3028
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 137 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Social Services Department has outdated, unusable computers and,
WHEREAS, repair costs to said computers are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computers and
dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) Digital Computer 851WW
S/N KA507SWKZ2
One (1) IBM Computer 55SX
S/N AN09SA8555
One (1) Unisys NYS 386
S/N P377877071
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 138 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – PROBATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Probation Department has an outdated, unusable Okidata laser printer and a Sanyo
dictaphone which was sent in for repairs and cannot be fixed, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said printer and dictaphone as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said printer and
dictaphone and dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) Okidata Laser Printer S/N 611A1115909
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One (1) Sanyo Dictaphone
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 139 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has an outdated, unusable chair and a VCR and,
WHEREAS, repair costs to said VCR and chair are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said chair and VCR as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said chair and VCR
and dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) RCA VHS Video Recorder S/N 732516454
One (1) Green Vinyl Chair with Arms Asset #2745
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 140 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has outdated, unusable computer, monitor, and fax machine
and,
WHEREAS, cost to update said computer, monitor and fax are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computer, monitor and fax as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computer,
monitor and fax and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Murata Fax Machine S/N 04-1990
One (1) Acer Monitor
S/N M134t246686P1
One (1) Duracom Computer S/N 714
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 141 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – VETERANS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Veterans Department has an outdated, unusable computer and printer and,
WHEREAS, said computer and printer are not usable and have been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computers and
place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Serendipity Computer S/N ACC032658
One (1) Okidata Printer
S/N 806A0030727
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Social Services Department has outdated, unusable computers and,
WHEREAS, costs to update said computers are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor transfer said computers as set
forth below and dispose of as deemed appropriate in the future.
One (1) Digital Monitor Model PCXCV-GC S/N 1K41020194 Transfer to Civil Service
One (1) Digital Monitor Model PCXCV-GC S/N 1K45081732 Transfer to Civil Service
One (1) Digital Computer Model 742WW S/N KA425AAZN5 Transfer to Civil Service
One (1) Digital Computer Model 742WW S/N KA425AAZN7 Transfer to Civil Service
One (1) Digital Computer Model 851WW S/N KZ510TZMM1 Transfer to Central Data Processing
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One (1) Digital Monitor Model PCXCV-GC S/N 1K45081943 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Digital Monitor Model PCXCV-GC S/N 1K41020550 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Samsung Monitor Model CVM4967P S/N H1BF202406 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Samsung Monitor Model Synemaster S/N H2HDB00944 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Okidata Laser Printer Model OL400E S/N 407A0187701 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Okidata Laser Printer Model OL400E S/N 506A1023246 Transfer to Central Data Processing
One (1) Okidata Laser Printer Model OL400E S/N 309A0073922 Transfer to Veterans Services
One (1) Digital Computer Model Venturis S/N KA510TZML9 Transfer to Storage Rm. 208
One (1) Digital Monitor Model PCXCV-GE S/N 1K50495430 Transfer to Storage Rm. 208
RESOLUTION NO. 142 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE CENSUS 2000 PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2000, and political representation to the
United States House of Representatives, state legislatures, and local government is determined by the Decennial
Census, and
WHEREAS, a complete count of all residents is necessary for county and community governments and
agencies to obtain funding for essential services and programs, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County recognizes the importance of the census and the equal importance of each
resident in the 2000 Census count, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has agreed to be one of 39,000 government entities in partnership with
the U.S. Bureau of the Census, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County recognizes the need for county government, business, education, religious
organizations, community-based organizations and other not-for-profit agencies to participate in activities that
will create census awareness in our county and inform, educate, motivate, and persuade the county residents
that it is necessary and important for them to complete and return their census forms, and
WHEREAS, the Census Bureau needs workers to ensure that everyone receives a census form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County proclaims full support of and
participation in Census 2000 and encourages all entities in the county to work to educate the population about
the importance of the census, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Schuyler County encourages residents to apply for census jobs and
urges all residents to complete and return their census forms by Census Day, April 1, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 143 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE
CONTRACT
WITH
GROUP
INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATION
SERVICE/AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS – GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
WHEREAS, the County has created a Health Insurance Review Committee in which one member is to
be a health insurance consultant,
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Review Committee has researched its options and recommends hiring
Group Insurance Administration Service to assist them with their charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign a Letter of Agreement with Group Insurance Administration Service for research, analysis and advice
regarding the county’s group health insurance review at a cost of $3,200 ($80 per hour) for a term of three
months, Agreement subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,200 from
Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account 1010.435-Professional Fees and Services to pay said
Agreement.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 144 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - MELCHIONE
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WHEREAS, application for a refund of 2000 real property taxes has been made in accordance with
Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) stating that an amount of $343.38 was incorrectly placed on
the 2000 County/Town tax roll for parcel 50.-1-32 in the Town of Tyrone, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes an error in essential fact as defined in Section 550(3)(a) of the RPTL, and has recommended
that the application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the 2000
County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due amount of $197.73 for the above parcel, and that the
warrant be adjusted accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a corrected bill be sent to the taxpayer by the County Treasurer
which indicates a balance due of $24.59 for the second installment after applying the installment payment of
$175.12, and that the Reserve for Uncollectible be charged $46.17 and the Town of Tyrone charged back
$23.26, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Watkins Glen Central School District be charged back $70.52,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone
Clerk/Tax Collector and the Watkins Glen Central School District.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 145 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - BROCKWAY
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 556 of the Real Property Tax law
(RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 65.9-3-3 in the Town of Dix, in
the Village of Watkins Glen, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $429.02 for parcel 65.9-3-3 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $257.42 for the above parcel and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a corrected bill be sent to the taxpayer by the County Treasurer
which indicates the balance due for the second installment after applying the installment payment of $218.80,
along with a copy of this resolution, and that the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes be charged $133.38 and the
Town of Dix charged back $38.22, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Dix Tax
Collector.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 146 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - SGRECCI
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 85.-1-47.11 the Town of Dix,
and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL, and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $732.83 for parcel 85.-1-47.11 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $567.17 for the above parcel , and that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, and that the County
Treasurer be hereby directed to issue a refund in the amount of $165.66, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes
for $115.43, the Town of Dix for $50.23 for the Town tax, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Dix Tax
Collector.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 147 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - GIBBONS
WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law
(RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the tax roll for parcel 64.8-1-14 in the Town of
Reading, and
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the application and has determined that this
error constitutes a clerical error as defined in Section 550(2)(c) of the RPTL and has recommended that the
application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the incorrect
amount of $591.24 for parcel 64.8-1-14 be removed from the tax roll, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax roll be corrected to reflect a tax due
amount of $442.32 for the above parcel, that the warrant be adjusted accordingly, and the County Treasurer is
authorized to issue a refund in the amount of $148.92, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes
for $117.15, the Town of Reading for $31.77 for the Town tax, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Reading
Clerk/Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 148 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGES FOR
THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE TAX BILL PROCESSING
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign letters of agreement with
the Villages of Montour Falls, Odessa, and Watkins Glen, for the County to provide tax bill processing for the
year 2000 at the rate of twenty-five cents per bill, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2000 PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF
THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER IN THE TOWN OF DIX WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
CREATION PROCESS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES AND FUNDS TO
THE TOWN OF DIX IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF
WHEREAS, there is a need for an agreement between the County of Schuyler and the Town of Dix for
the provisions of creating a water and sewer district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 4 of the year 2000, 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
April 10, 2000 at 7:15 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law providing for the participation of The County of Schuyler in The Town of Dix Water and Sewer
District Creation Process and for the provision of certain services and funds to The Town of Dix in furtherance
thereof.
SECTION 1. HISTORY AND INTENT.
The Town of Dix is the site of one of New York State’s most popular tourist destinations. Watkins Glen
International’s annual racing schedule attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and contributes in excess of
$176,000,000 annually to this State’s economy and significantly impacts the limited infrastructure resources
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available in the rural township. In fact, two of the most important municipal amenities do not exist to service
ever-growing numbers of visitors, participants and support staff. The Town has no municipal water or sewer
and has undertaken a project in accordance with Article 12 of the Town Law to create water and sewer districts
serving the Watkins Glen International facility and environs. Given the sheer number of people in attendance
throughout a season and the limited hydrological and site sewage disposal capabilities available through private
means, the Schuyler County Legislature finds that the County of Schuyler has definite public health, safety and
economic interests at stake in the future of the racing facilities in The Town of Dix. The Legislature further
finds that any serious breakdown in the private on-premises water and septic facilities could create a critical
public health and safety situation and, if prolonged, an economic catastrophe. Additionally, fire protection, law
enforcement and traffic control would be materially adversely affected in the event of a utility shortage or
cessation.
Accordingly, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined it to be in the general public interest
county-wide that the county and its agencies lend all possible aid and assistance to The Town of Dix in creating
water and sewer districts to service the Watkins Glen International facilities and other district users to include
private residences and a proposed business park.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION.
The County of Schuyler and all of its officers, agencies and employees shall be and hereby are
authorized to provide such support, services, materials and funds as the County Legislature shall hereafter
determine in support of The Town of Dix water and sewer districts abovementioned.
SECTION 3. FUNDING
Funds may be advanced against grants, directed to the Town through the County or appropriated directly
by the County to either the Town or third parties, provided however, that all such funding shall be approved by
the Schuyler County Legislature and the Schuyler County Treasurer and shall otherwise be in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
SECTION 4. INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 5-G OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW.
The County of Schuyler is authorized to enter into an intermunicipal cooperation agreement with The
Town of Dix for the purpose of carrying out the intent hereof in providing assistance and support to the town in
creating water and sewer districts, development of project timetables, planning and oversight, the letting of
contracts, solicitation of proposals, administration, financing, the physical installation of facilities and
infrastructure improvements and related activities, provided however, that nothing herein shall be construed as
authorizing a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County of Schuyler toward any bonds, notes or other
instruments of public debt arising in consequence of said water and sewer district project.
SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY OF PROVISION.
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 judgement, 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 6. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Marvel asked how this Local Law will benefit the county. County Attorney
Coleman explained that the Local Law is written so the county can apply for funds on behalf of the town. The
town will always be the principal. Legislator Hastings asked if the county would have the right to request grant
money at any time. Attorney Coleman said the law is clear. With this kind of improvement district, everything
is under the town only. Legislator Marvel asked if the county could still spend the grant money it applied for
and was awarded. Attorney Coleman said yes, as long as it is not county dollars. Legislator Marvel asked Mr.
Coleman to the best of his knowledge and research, does this Local Law cover anything the county will be
asked to do. Attorney Coleman said yes, this Local Law has all things proper to make the project happen
without spending county dollars.
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VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 150 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENTS – SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves Chairman Gifford’s appointment to
the Schuyler County Planning Commission for the term March 1, 2000 through March 31, 2002, as follows:
Member
Representing
Hal Burrall
Business
George Conway
Tourism
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 151 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & FARM PESTICIDE
COLLECTION DAY
WHEREAS, the County has received a grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has
appropriated monies in its 2000 budget for a household hazardous waste collection program, and
WHEREAS, the Recycling/Solid Waste Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension has issued a Request
for
Proposals for said program with the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Community Development
and Natural Resources Committee, the Recycling/Solid Waste Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the
Schuyler County Attorney, this Legislature hereby accept the proposal from Safety Kleen (Northeast), Inc. in
the amount of $7,000 for a Household Hazardous Waste and Farm Pesticide Collection Day to be held on May
20, 2000 at the Schuyler County Highway Department, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be and hereby is, authorized to
execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the above referenced proposal acceptance; subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 152 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT EXTENSION – AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION
PLANNING GRANT – CONTRACT #C010030
WHEREAS, the County has received a grant from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning, and
WHEREAS, the grant period has been extended from December 14, 1999 to March 31, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute an agreement with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Contract #C010030 to allow the
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning grant to be extended until March 31, 2001, subject to the
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 153 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1978
REGARDING WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFECTS AND OBSTRUCTIONS
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1978 provides for written notification of defects and obstructions on
county highways maintained by the County of Schuyler in the County of Schuyler, and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1978 needs to be amended to include streets, sidewalks, crosswalks,
and parking lots.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 3 of the year 2000, 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
April 10, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2000
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A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 2 of 1978 regarding written notice of defects and obstruction (amended
text in bold print).
SECTION 1. No civil action shall be maintained against the County of Schuyler, the Schuyler County
Superintendent of Highways, or any employee of the County of Schuyler for damages or injuries to person or
property sustained by reason of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk, crosswalk, or parking lot
being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous, or obstructed unless written notice of such defective, unsafe,
dangerous or obstructed condition of such street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk, crosswalk or parking lot
was actually given to the Schuyler County Superintendent of Highways or the Schuyler County Clerk, and there
was a failure or neglect within a reasonable time after the giving of such notice to repair or remove the defect,
danger or obstruction complained of; but no action shall be maintained for damages or injuries to person or
property sustained solely in consequence of the existence of snow or ice upon any town, state, or county street,
highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk crosswalk or parking lot, unless written notice thereof, specifying the
particular place, was actually given to the Schuyler County Superintendent of Highways or the Schuyler County
Clerk and there was a failure or neglect to cause such snow or ice to be removed, to make the place otherwise
reasonably safe within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice.
SECTION 4. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of State
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 154 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: SUPPORT OF HEALTHY HEART GRANT - PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health is participating in a multi-county Healthy Heart Program
initiative, with Chemung County as the lead agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports the efforts of
the Public Health Agency in this initiative.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 155 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SUSANNA RUTSKI 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, Susanna Rutski is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and will provide these services
to eligible preschool children.
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 Susanna Rutski, to provide EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, effective April 1,
2000, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health, 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 Susanna Rutski to provide preschool SPEECH THERAPY services from April 1, 2000
through June 30, 2001; both contracts subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 156 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH DR. STEPHEN A. SPAULDING FOR PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN’S PROGRAM MEDICAL DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department may contract with Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding for his services
as Medical Director for the Physically Handicapped Children’s Program.
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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 to be renewed annually with Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding for his services as Medical Director at the rate
of fifty dollars per hour ($50/hour) from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000, subject to the approval of
the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 157 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH JOHN C.T. HAYES FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO THE
SOUTHERN TIER REGIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there is a need for legal services to the Southern Tier Regional Special Needs Project, of
which Schuyler County is a participating county, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the Southern Tier Regional Special Needs Project budget for these
services, which will be forwarded to the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and
WHEREAS, there are no county dollars involved in this transaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve, a contract
with John C.T. Hayes for legal services to the Southern Tier Regional Special Needs Project, in an amount not
to exceed $7,500, effective immediately, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Legislature authorize the amendment to the 2000 County
Budget as follows:
Contractual Services
4310.435
+$7,500
Other Mental Health Income 4310-1689
+$7,500
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 158 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING REGISTERED NURSE PART-TIME – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the Registered Nurse part-time position at the Public Health Agency,
which has been vacant for more than 90 days, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to fill said vacancy, which is included in the 2000 County Budget personal
services account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the filling of the Registered
Nurse part-time vacancy, $13.40 Hour, Grade XXIII, in the Public Health Agency, effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 159 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE REVISED SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Public Health Sliding Fee Schedule has been reviewed and updated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the implementation of the
new Sliding Fee Schedule effective 4/1/00.
SCHUYLER COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY SLIDING FEE SCALE
(Based on the S2AY Rural Health Network Sliding Fee Scale)
FAMILY
SIZE
MONTHLY
INCOME
(100% FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(100%-125%
FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(125-150%
FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(150-175%
FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(175-200%
FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(200-250%
FPL)
MONTHLY
INCOME
(250+% FPL)
1
*$0-$687
688-859
860-1,031
1,032-1,202
1,203-1,374
1,375-1,718
2
*0-922
923-1,153
1,154-1,383
1,384-1,614
1,615-1,844
1,845-2,305
3
*0-1,157
1,158-1,446
1,447-1,736
1,737-2,025
2,026-2,314
2,315-2,893
4
*0-1,392
1,393-1,740
1,741-2,088
2,089-2,436
2,437-2,784
2,785-3,480
$1,719
ABOVE
2,306
ABOVE
2,894
ABOVE
3,481
ABOVE
+
+
+
+
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SLIDING FEE SCALE
Skilled
$5.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Nursing
Physical
$5.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Therapy
Speech
$5.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Therapy
Occupat.
$5.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Therapy
Social
$5.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Worker
Personal
$1.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Care Aide
Home
$2.00
10% of Fee 20% of Fee 30% of Fee 40% of Fee 50% of Fee Full Fee
Health
Aide
 Adult Medicaid Leave (85% FPL) Inform Patient of Probable Eligibility
 FPL = Federal Poverty Level
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 160 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES AND SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is periodically in need of specialized transportation
services including the use of wheelchair lift vehicles for transporting recipients of services through the
Department of Social Services, and
WHEREAS, the Arc of Schuyler County is an approved contract carrier through the NYS Department of
Transportation and have specialized transportation services available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign a contract with Schuyler County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. for transportation services for Social Services
clients for non-medical purposes for the term January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 at the rate of $1.32
per mile, funding for said contract in the Department’s 2000 budget in account no. 6010.313-Non-Medical
Transportation; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 161 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR FOOD CARRIERS – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase more food carriers for home-delivered meals, and
WHEREAS, there are monies available in the Office for the Aging .401 account, and said monies must
be expended by March 31, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $800 from Office for the Aging account no. 6772.401-Miscellaneous Contractual to account no.
6772.200-Equipment for the purchase of four food carriers.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 162 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT – LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the Ascentia laptop computer in the Legislative Office has experienced mechanical failure
and is unreliable, and
WHEREAS, the computer is no longer under warranty, and the cost for repair is unjustified ($330 for
the part plus labor and shipping), and
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WHEREAS, Ascentia has been bought out by Gateway and will honor warranties, but equipment no
longer under warranty is being addressed with no estimated time for completion, and
WHEREAS, this piece of equipment is essential for the efficient operation of the Legislative Office, and
WHEREAS, there is $400 remaining in the Legislative equipment budget that can be used towards this
purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $1,900 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account no. 1010.207 for the purchase of a
new laptop computer.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 163 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SOFTWARE – HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds in the Administration account 5010.278 to cover the expense of
the Equipment Rental Rates Blue Book Software, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee have agreed that there is a
need to update the Equipment Rental Rates that are used by the towns and villages as well as the county
highway departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $610.00 from 5010.431 to 5010.278, and authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase the
necessary Rental Rate Blue Book Computer Software.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 164 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR DATA COLLECTION SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX
AGENCY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract
with Charles Chamberlain for data collection services in the Town of Orange at the rate of $8 per parcel, for the
year 2000, in a total amount not to exceed $7,000, contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 165 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE AN AMENDED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, there is currently a contract for legal services between the District Attorney and John C. T.
Hayes with a term of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001, and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney has requested an increase in monthly payments made under the
contract to $1,208.34 per month, or an annual total of $14,500, said increase approved and in the 2000 budget in
account no. 1165.435.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute an amended contract with John C. T. Hayes for legal services for the District Attorney’s Office for the
term January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001 at a monthly payment of $1,208.34, or an annual total of
$14,500; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 166 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) additional resolution be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 167 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES – CLARK/STURTON
WHEREAS, application for a correction of the 2000 Tax Roll has been made in accordance with Section
556 of the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) alleging that an Aged Exemption was omitted on the Tax Roll for
parcel #49.19-1-5.12, and
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WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has reviewed the bill and has determined that this error
constitutes an error in essential fact as defined by Section 550(2)(C) of the RPTL, and has recommended that
the application be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application is hereby approved and that the 2000
Town and County Tax Roll be corrected to reflect a tax due of $440.33 for the above parcel, and that the
warrant be adjusted accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes
for $266.22 and charge back the Town of Tyrone $94.13 for the Town Tax, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Town of
Tyrone Tax Collector.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Acting Chairman Young stated that the Legislature received a letter from Tioga County in regards to a
Senate Bill that would, in non-charter counties, empower local governments to provide for the appointment and
removal of the Director of Community Services rather than the Community Services Board. Legislator
Hastings said that Tioga County is having difficulties with their Mental Health Department. She would prefer
that our Mental Health Director give us some input on this. Duane Spilde, Director of Community Services,
said he agrees with Legislator Hastings about Tioga County. He feels the current law and procedure are
adequate. He also feels the Community Services Board keeps themselves informed. While the law does
authorize the Community Services Board (CSB) to appoint and remove the Director of Community Services, it
is subject to the final approval of the Legislature. He knows the history of Tioga County and does not feel it is
warranted or necessary. Legislator Hastings feels the Legislature should have some feedback from the CSB.
Legislator Bleiler asked if this bill would eliminate the old one. Duane said he believes it would replace the
current law, yes. Acting ChairmanYoung asked the pleasure of the board. Tioga County is looking for an
answer by March 17, 2000.
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to not support the bill, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Legislator
Bleiler stated that he is just seeing this for the first time tonight and he will have to abstain on the vote. Motion
carried six ayes to zero noes. Abstain: Bleiler.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to request an executive session following the meeting to discuss
possible litigation, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
Legislator Hastings requested that a plaque be made listing the families that were given the Year of the
Family award in 1998 while she was Chairman. MOTION by Legislator Larison to find money in the budget
to purchase a plaque, SECOND by Legislator Bingell. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
Acting ChairmanYoung stated that the Environmental Management Council (EMC) is looking for
members. Legislator Hastings asked if an ad could be placed in the paper asking for members. The Clerk said
she would work with Cooperative Extension. Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said her husband has made it known that
he would be happy to serve on the EMC.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. She made a statement
for the record. It will be tough to fill Phil Barnes shoes as Undersheriff. He is a wonderful person and had the
ability to deal with people and was on a lot of outside committees.
Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. He stated that the sales tax
revenue is a little under where the county should be at this time. He also reported that the Health Insurance
Review Committee has been hard at work. They met with GHI and Blue Cross Blue Shield and a Doctors
Association called TTAP. Currently they are in the process of doing a survey for the employees to fill out.
When the committee is done, if they do not have a cost savings it will not be because they have not tried.
Legislator Larison reported that he is delighted to hear that there will be no water tax charge from the
State.
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Legislator Marvel reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. At the
last Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) meeting, the agency adopted a policy on trying
to improve agriculture business in the community. With a 100% tax abatement, they are trying to get the
farming industry going for new businesses to compliment the wine industry.
Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. Currently the Home Health Agency is
doing blood pressure screening. She also announced that it is colon cancer month and there are free kits
available in Public Health.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Fred Yahn asked what the current timeline is for the Water/Sewer District. Legislator Marvel explained
that because the Town of Dix has taken over, the timeline may have changed. The target date was originally for
May or June, 2000. It could be behind by a month or two now that things have changed hands.
PRESENTATION BY MICHELLE BENJAMIN ON RECYCLING:
Michelle introduced herself as the Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator for the Schuyler County Cornell
Cooperative Extension Office. She informed the public that there will be a Household Hazardous Waste Day
coming up in May along with Radon education. She has seen a big change in recycling over the last ten years.
In 1994 recycling leveled off. She is currently running a program called Seniors Teaching Environmental
Programs to Students (STEPS). She explained some of the things they do in the schools to show how recycling
can make a difference. She brings in a bag of garbage and goes over each item with the students to show them
what can be recycled and what can not.
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to go into executive session to discuss possible litigation, SECOND
by Legislator Karius. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Larison to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Bingell
Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 15, 2000
The Public Hearing on the Schuyler County Community Development Block Grant application was
called to order by Acting Chairman Hastings at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers. All Legislators were
present except for Chairman Gifford and Legislator Karius who were excused.
Acting Chairman Hastings turned the meeting over to Brian Williams from Schuyler County Partnership
for Economic Development (SCOPED). Brian explained that the Empire State Community Development
Corporation issued applications for the U.S. Small Cities program. This is their first year of administering this
program. Schuyler County has authorized SCOPED to submit an application on their behalf. One of the
requirements of the application is to allow the public to comment on community development needs in
preparation of the application. Brian made the SCOPED Action Plan available for review, as well as
SCOPED’s Vision and Mission Statement. These documents are available for public review in both the
SCOPED and Legislative Offices. The U.S. Small Cities Program used to call for the development of an
abbreviated consolidated plan. The only requirement now is a brief community development needs analysis,
which is to be kept on file. Brian briefly reviewed the goals listed under SCOPED’s Mission Statement and
explained that the full Action Plan takes each of these goals and lists specific ways to meet them. There will be
a subsequent public hearing after the application is complete. This public hearing will be held on April 5, 2000
at 6:30 p.m. at the Rural Urban Center Auditorium in Montour Falls. Mary King asked what entity authorized
SCOPED to act in this capacity? Brian explained that SCOPED is a not-for-profit organization made up of
public and private membership and they have been authorized by the Legislature to be the official economic
development agency for the county. The Legislature will formally approve the grant application. There will be
a grant application prepared for the second public hearing. Mary King feels a truck bypass would be a great
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idea for this area. This would bring vehicle traffic through the town without the congestion of truck traffic.
There was discussion on how this idea was discussed in the past, the possibility of I86 changing the complexion
of Route 14 and the fact that it takes the state 10-15 years to see a projection through to completion. Legislator
Young asked what types of businesses are envisioned to go into the business park? Brian said that the
feasibility study identified such businesses as high tech development, warehousing, office space, but no
industry. Acting Chairman Hastings asked why Chemung County is better able to attract businesses, and
referenced the vacant Jamesway property. Brian noted that the business park will hopefully help attract
different businesses. Susan Payne explained that the biggest problem in Schuyler County is the lack of shovelready sites. Chemung County has more of these types of sites to offer. Brian also noted that an issue with the
Jamesway property is the restrictive zoning laws. The business park would have regulations in place to allow a
multitude of different businesses. Legislator Young noted that along Franklin Street, the upstairs of the
buildings appear to be empty. It seems to her that those spaces could be used for office space. She is not aware
of the ownership issues or the structural concerns. Susan Payne said the biggest problem is the individual
ownership of the buildings. Renovation of those older buildings is a huge expense. Susan added that one of the
items in SCOPED’s Action Plan is to come up with a comprehensive plan which might qualify the project for
grants. The Action Plan suggests village revitalization plans for all the villages, they all have similar issues.
SCOPED is working with the county planning office on the comprehensive plan which is underway and also the
Watkins Glen Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. They are involved with both of those efforts. One hope of
the business park is to attract employees that make a fair wage who will have housing needs and this will
instigate housing efforts. Mary King asked if the villages are working in cooperation with the county? Brian
said there is the county comprehensive plan that they have been doing a lot of background work on and they are
going to go out to the villages and the towns as part of their presentation. There should be public notices out on
that in the next few months. SCOPED’s membership consists of one individual to represent the four villages
and two individuals to represent the county. Legislator Marvel feels because of SCOPED there is a more
coordinated effort than in the past. Brian also noted that SCOPED reports to the Community Development and
Natural Resources Committee of the Legislature on a monthly basis.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
APRIL 5, 2000
The Public Hearing on the Schuyler County Community Development Block Grant application was
called to order by Acting Chairman Young at 6:30 p.m. at the Rural Urban Center, Montour Falls, New York.
All Legislators were present except for Chairman Gifford who was absent and Legislator Hastings who was
excused.
Acting Chairman Young turned the meeting over to Brian Williams from Schuyler County Partnership
for Economic Development (SCOPED). Brian explained that this is the second public hearing that Schuyler
County has conducted in regards to the Empire State Community Development Block Grant Small Cities
program. The first public hearing was held on March 15, 2000 to hear issues people might have on economic
development. After that public hearing was over, SCOPED could then proceed with the application process.
SCOPED is now working on the application and receiving information from partners and officials. The amount
they are requesting is $600,000 for an economic development project involving the extension of water and
sewer within the Town of Dix in order to promote a business park and to also benefit the residents along the
route. The county will have an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Dix to provide assistance and
support to the Town with this project. The county also has a contract with SCOPED for grant administration,
therefore, the county can turn the funds over to the Town of Dix. This falls in line with SCOPED’s two-year
Action Plan to create jobs and promote tourism. Watkins Glen International has expressed an interest in the
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project. They are currently operating with substandard sewer and water facilities. They have to rely on failing
wells and an unreliable spring. The proposed business park should provide 200 to 300 jobs. The Legislature
will formally approve the grant application by resolution on April 10, 2000. Brian made the SCOPED Action
Plan available for review, a project description and features document, as well as a facts and information for
Town of Dix residents document. These documents are available for public review in both the SCOPED and
Legislative Offices.
Legislator Marvel asked Brian why the county is applying for these funds and not the Town of Dix.
Brian explained that the Town of Dix could only apply for $400,000. Empire State allows the county to apply
because of the intermunicipal agreement. Brian added that this grant program is interested in providing job
opportunities for low and middle-income individuals. It should also put an emphasis on hiring at Watkins Glen
International for low and middle-income individuals. Legislator Marvel asked Brian if he has received any
feedback from Empire State on this application. Brian said he feels there is a good indication and chance the
county will receive this money.
Legislator Young asked what stage the formation is in, in regards to the 24 steps to create the district.
Legislator Marvel stated that they are at item 1 now. Brian explained that the Town of Dix Board has
authorized an engineering study and the funds are already committed to the town from this grant. Legislator
Marvel stated that the Town of Dix has authorized and allowed request for proposals for engineering, however,
they have not selected the firm. They are trying to clarify whether or not they need to hold a public referendum.
Brian explained that there are currently two petitions asking for a public referendum from the residents.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2000
The April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Marvel and followed by a Moment of
Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislators Hastings and Larison who were excused. County
Attorney Coleman was also present.
PRESENTATIONS:
Charlie Fausold from Cornell Cooperative Extension presented the Farm Family of the Year award to
the Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Jim Hazlitt and his family.
Charlie Fausold also presented the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan along with Ben Dickens
Chair of the Agriculture and Farmland Board. There has been a need for this plan since 1991. A few farmers in
Hector decided to start things by creating an Agricultural District back then. With help from Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Agricultural District #1 became a reality in 1995. It is entirely made up of the Town of
Hector. Since then Agricultural District #2 and #3 have been adopted. Now a plan can take place with all three
districts in order. This allows for the fullest protection for local farmers. Mr. Dickens wanted to personally and
publicly thank the Agriculture and Farmland Board, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County and the
Shepstone Firm who helped with the development of the plan. Mr. Shepstone presented the plan for approval.
He then previewed the plan for the legislators. He has enjoyed working with the community in Schuyler
County.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2000 PROVIDING FOR THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER IN THE TOWN OF DIX WATER AND
SEWER DISTRICT CREATION PROCESS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES
AND FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF DIX IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF: Bill Hayes said he is interested
in reading the actual proposal. He informed the Legislature that some individuals have requested a permissive
referendum due to the lack of interest to participate. They are angry and want it known that the district is not
wanted. He would hate to see this district move along for months and have the final vote fail by the residents.
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He himself is not interested in the district. He does believe the local law is true, Watkins Glen International
(WGI) is huge and they are in need of this district. The local law states that the Legislature is doing this to
support WGI and others to include private residents and a proposed business park. The private residents are not
in support of this district. Personally, he feels strongly that the district is needed for development and for WGI.
He is concerned about someone laying pipe on his property. It is not a fair choice to make between having
nothing or having this district. The residents should be given the opportunity to participate or not to participate.
He feels the language in the local law should read “might include private residents”.
County Attorney Coleman stated that an important distinction is being missed. The roll of this
legislative body has nothing to do with excluding or including residents. The Town of Dix has to do that. The
fact that our local law says to include residents, has no impact on the Town’s definitive action on who is in or
out.
Kevin Hughey said he is flexible and is not against WGI. He does feel there is a better way for them to
manage their problems. He is not in agreement with the proposed business park on Wedgwood Road. He feels
it should be some other place in the county, which is further developed.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2
OF THE YEAR 1978 REGARDING WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFECTS AND OBSTRUCTIONS:
County Attorney Coleman gave a brief explanation. This is to further protect the county from liability from
physical conditions. We now have newer legislation that allows us to do more. It allows us to now protect
ourselves in regards to sidewalks, bridges, etc. The person must notify the municipality first of the need for
repair.
RESOLUTION NO. 168 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 13, 2000 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MARCH 15,
2000 AND APRIL 5, 2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting, and the March 15, 2000
and April 5, 2000 Public Hearings of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 169 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: ESTABLISH FEE FOR REPLACEMENT OF PHOTO I.D. CARDS – PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, Schuyler County requires all employees to have a photo ID card and does provide it at the
County’s expense, and
WHEREAS, employees from time to time request replacement cards for various reasons especially loss
of cards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that replacement cards will be provided upon request with a
$5.00 fee to be paid by the employee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy will become part of the Schuyler County Policies and
Procedures.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 170 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION FEES - PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the State Civil Service Commission has increased its application fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective April 15, 2000 the Schuyler County Civil
Service application fees will be in effect, as follows:
Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer
$12.50
All other competitive positions
7.50
All non-competitive/labor positions
5.00
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 171 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE SALARY FOR OFFICE FOR THE AGING CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE B
WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer recommended the Office for the Aging (OFA) Case Supervisor
Grade B be placed in Grade XXII of the CSEA Administrative Unit contract, and
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WHEREAS, due to a clerical error, the salary for the position was incorrectly stated as $13.40 per hour
and the position was filled at that salary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the current employee will be compensated at the rate of
$13.40 per hour as stated in the letter offering her the position, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any future employee in that title will be hired at the appropriate
salary for Grade XXII or future grade established by the Legislature as a result of the Civil Service
Classification Survey and negotiated with CSEA.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 172 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING PERSONNEL CLERK POSITION – PERSONNEL – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the Personnel Clerk position in the Civil Service/Personnel
Department which has been vacant for more than 90 days, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to fill said vacancy to provide the appropriate level of civil service functions
to the 8 towns, 4 villages and 2 school districts as well as the county, and
WHEREAS, the increasing personnel responsibilities performed for the county require more work
hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the hiring of a Personnel
Clerk at the rate of $20,900.00 per year in Grade B of the Management Confidential Salary Plan, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funding for this position be transferred from Contingency
Account No. 1990.5 into Personnel Account No. 1430.100, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 173 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION MODEL
PLAN
WHEREAS, the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (the “Board”), pursuant to Section 5 of
the New York State Finance Law (“Section 5”) and the Regulations of the New York State Deferred
Compensation Board (the “Regulations”), has promulgated the Model Deferred Compensation Plan for
Employees of the Schuyler County (the “Model Plan”) and offers the Model Plan for adoption by local
employers, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County, pursuant to Section 5 and the Regulations, has adopted and currently
administers the Model Plan known as the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2000, the Board amended the Model Plan to include modifications
required by the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (the “Internal Revenue Service”) in
conjunction with a favorable letter ruling that it issued concerning the status of the Model Plan as an “eligible
deferred compensation plan” under Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and to permit participants who
elect to receive benefit distributions in the form of a larger initial distribution followed by smaller installment
payments to delay the commencement of installment payments for a period of just less than two years from the
payment of the initial distribution, 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, upon due deliberation, the Schuyler County Legislature has concluded that it is prudent and
appropriate to amend the Deferred Compensation Model Plan for Employees of the Schuyler County by
adopting the amended and restated Model Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby amends the
Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Schuyler County effective April 11, 2000 by adopting the
amended and restated Model Plan effective January 1, 2000, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 174 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: PROCLAIM WEEK OF APRIL 9-15, 2000 AS “VOLUNTEER WEEK”
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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
9-15, 2000 as “Volunteer 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 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 175A Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 175 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TRANSFER TO
$5,000
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 175 be amended to change the transfer amount to $5,000.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler explained that this resolution needs to be increased to $5,000. There are
advertising bills already accumulating $2,979 and there will be more coming in to pay. He explained that this
money is coming from the salary of the position that has not been spent.
VOTE: Passed 5-1. No: Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 175 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ADVERTISEMENT –
AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Legislature authorized funding for advertisement for a County Administrator position
in 1999, and
WHEREAS, the advertisement process is going to be repeated and there are no funds in the 2000 budget
to pay for said advertisement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
funds up to $5,000 as needed from County Administrator account no. 1230.100-Personal Services to 1230.402Advertising.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young said she will be voting no on this resolution. She has consistently opposed
this issue and feels money should not be spent this way. She also feels the county should hire a grant writer
instead of a County Administrator.
VOTE: Passed 5-1. No: Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 176 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Building & Grounds Department has an outdated and unusable computer and monitor,
which have been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computer and monitor surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computer and
monitor and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Relysis Monitor
S/N 30218161
One (1) Serendipity Computer
S/N Acc032586
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 177 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - PROBATION
WHEREAS, the Probation Department has unusable chairs, which have been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said chairs surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said chairs and place
in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
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One (1) Hon Brown Swivel Chair with Arms
One (1) Brown Cloth Chair on Casters
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 178 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AMEND SCHUYLER COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL - TIME CARD
POLICY
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has requested that the deadline for employee time cards to be
submitted to that office be changed from 4:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Time Card Policy be amended to read as follows in
the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures Manual:
TIME CARDS
All employees are responsible for submitting time cards to their supervisors on a bi-weekly basis. The
information on the documents should be accurate. These time cards are to be submitted to the Office of the
County Treasurer no later than 1:00 P.M. every other Monday. When the Monday that time cards are due is a
holiday, they will be due by 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 179 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND PURCHASE OF BURSTER – TREASURER
WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office is in need of a burster to increase the efficiency of the office and to
eliminate the time consuming, repetitive operation of tearing apart computer forms, and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has excess funds in her personal services account due to the vacancy in the
payroll clerk position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby authorized to purchase a burster
and transfer $4,291.10 from Treasurer account no. 1325.100-Personal Services to account no. 1325.200equipment.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 180 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: ADOPT FAIR HOUSING PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature understands the importance of taking action to further fair
housing, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County is committed to meetings its responsibilities in this respect as a recipient
of Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding provided by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the purpose of undertaking housing, economic development and
public facility projects, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development and Natural
Resources Committee, the County Planner has been appointed as the Fair Housing Officer for the County of
Schuyler, and
WHEREAS, a plan has been developed by the Fair Housing Officer to ensure that residents are aware of
fair housing provisions under Federal and State law and of the processes and assistance available to obtain
compliance with existing statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts said Fair
Housing Plan.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 181 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE QUALITY COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANT
APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has charged the Schuyler County Planning Commission
with preparing a new Schuyler County Comprehensive Plan, a collaborative process involving the County, its
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eight towns and four villages, and
WHEREAS, a need for providing citizens, planners and community leaders accurate and informative
data in a clear and comprehensible format has become critical, and
WHEREAS, New York State Office of Local Governmental and Community Services has announced a
Quality Communities Demonstration Program, funding collaborations in community planning for creative,
locally developed projects that will improve opportunities for sustainable community development, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) has contracted with
the County to provide grant writing and administration services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes application for funds through
the Quality Communities Demonstration Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature, the Community
Development and Natural Resources Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, and
SCOPED be hereby authorized to prepare, sign and submit the application to New York State.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 182 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF
A SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURE AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 541 the 1997 Schuyler County Legislature declared its support for an
application by the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board to the New York State Department of Agriculture
and Markets for grant funding to assist in the preparation of an agriculture and farmland protection plan for
Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, with assistance from Cornell Cooperative
Extension, the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District and consultant expertise has, through
farm visits, surveys, public meetings and a conference sought to determine the needs and opportunities facing
Schuyler County agriculture, and
WHEREAS agriculture is essential to the long term economic, cultural and social vitality of the County,
and
WHEREAS, the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board has prepared a Schuyler County
Agricultural Development and Farmland Protection Plan with goals, objectives, and recommendations for
protecting and enhancing agriculture in Schuyler County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1.
The Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts and endorses the Schuyler County Agricultural
Development and Farmland Protection Plan and authorizes submission of the plan to the New York Sate
Department of Agriculture and Markets for its review.
2.
Agencies, departments, organizations and individuals concerned with agriculture in Schuyler County are
encouraged to consider and, where appropriate, act upon the goals, objectives and recommendations
contained in the Plan.
3.
The Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board is to be commended for its excellent
work on this important project.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 183 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSAL TO CREATE AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
COMPROMISING OF CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWN OF CATHARINE, CAYUTA AND
MONTOUR TO BE KNOWN AS SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature was presented petitions on October 11, 1999 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 Catharine, Cayuta and Montour, to
be known as Schuyler County Agricultural District #3, 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
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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:
 eligibility for agricultural assessments
 limitation on local regulations which inhibit farming operations, unless necessary for public health and
safety
 encouragement of consistency with agricultural district program objectives by state agencies and policies
 limitations on the exercise of eminent domain and other public acquisitions
 notice requirements on public actions and review of the effect of such actions on farming
 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
 four year property tax exemptions for lands on which there are certain crop or orchard re-plantings or
extensions
 promotion of the coordination of local planning and land use decision-making with the agricultural district
program
 provides a limited defense from public nuisance lawsuits against sound agricultural practices
 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 October 18, 1999, to November 17, 1999, 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 January 19, 2000, at which time comments were received that
additional lands should be included in and some landowners requested being excluded from the proposed
district, and
WHEREAS, the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County and the Agricultural and
Farmland Protection Board have further studied the matter and have developed a proposed modification to the
original agricultural district proposal, and
WHEREAS, the original Agricultural District #3 proposal together with the proposed modifications
have been presented to the Schuyler County Legislature at this regular meeting on April 10, 2000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1.
The Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts as a plan the original Schuyler County Agricultural
District #3 proposal (as of October 11, 1999) together with the proposed modifications (dated March 23, 2000).
This plan includes 14,446 acres and 311 parcels comprised of active farms and viable farmlands in the Towns
of Catharine, Cayuta and Montour and, to the extent feasible, excludes non-viable farm land and non-farm land.
2.
The review period for Agricultural District #3 shall be eight years.
3.
The Clerk of the Legislature shall cause this adopted plan for Agricultural District #3 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 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 184 Motion by Young, Second by Karius.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM SENECA MEADOWS, INC. FOR TIRE COLLECTION DAY
WHEREAS, the Recycling/Solid Waste Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension has solicited quotes
for a Tire Collection Day program, and
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WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension will reimburse Schuyler County for the cost incurred from
this program, including any advertising expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Community Development and
Natural Resources Committee, the Recycling/Solid Waste Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension, and
Schuyler County Attorney, this Legislature hereby accept the proposal from Seneca Meadows, Inc. in the
amount of $2,600.00, to be funded from account no. 8160.346, for a Tire Collection Day to be held on Saturday,
May 20, 2000 at the Schuyler County Highway Barns, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute
any and all documents necessary to effectuate the above-referenced proposal acceptance; subject to approval of
the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 185 Motion by Young, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CHANGE IN APPOINTED DIRECTOR TO REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY CORPORATION (REDEC) BOARD
WHEREAS, Article IV Section 5b of the REDEC bylaws state that the Schuyler County Industrial
Development Agency shall be entitled to one (1) appointed director to the REDEC Board, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of SCOPED is representing SCOPED as a board member of
REDEC, and
WHEREAS, REDEC considers SCOPED to be the economic development partner in Schuyler County,
and
WHEREAS, it has been requested by the REDEC Board that the Schuyler County Legislature request
REDEC to change their bylaws to reflect this change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Executive Director of
SCOPED to be a board member of REDEC, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby
authorized to execute a letter necessary to effectuate this change, as described above, to be forwarded to
REDEC.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 186 Motion by Young, Second by Karius.
RE: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO US
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT FOR FY2000 EDI-SPECIAL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has appropriated $925,000 to the
County of Schuyler, New York for the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) to
develop a business park and revitalize Watkins Glen International (Congressional Record, October 13, 1999) as
a FY 2000 Economic Development Initiative (EDI) – Special Project, and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used for the extension of water and sewer form the Village of Watkins
Glen to Watkins Glen International and the proposed Schuyler County Business Park, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County will obtain and disburse these funds for the Town of Dix under the terms
of an inter-municipal agreement, and
WHEREAS, the County must submit an application for the funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature, the
Community Development and Natural Resources Committee and SCOPED be authorized to prepare, sign and
submit the above-described application to HUD.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 187 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
SMALL CITIES APPLICATION
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WHEREAS, Schuyler County has prepared for submission an application under the Fiscal Year (FY)
2000 New York State (previously US HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities
program, and
WHEREAS, this application was prepared by Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development
(SCOPED) under the terms of a contract between Schuyler County and SCOPED for Grant Writing and
Administrative Services, and
WHEREAS, the application will be for funds to extend water and sewer lines from the Village of
Watkins Glen along County Route 17 and Wedgwood Road to Watkins Glen International Speedway, a project
of significant economic benefit to both the Town of Dix and Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, this application is being submitted by Schuyler County (the “Facilitating Agency”) for the
Town of Dix (the “Lead Agency”) under the terms of an inter-municipal agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes an application for funds
through the CDBG, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby
authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the County’s application as described above,
subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 188 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4/LOCAL LAW NO. 8 OF THE YEAR 2000 PROVIDING FOR THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER IN THE TOWN OF DIX WATER AND
SEWER DISTRICT CREATION PROCESS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES
AND FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF DIX IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law providing for the participation of the County of Schuyler in the
Town of Dix Water and Sewer District creation process and for the provision of certain services and funds to
the Town of Dix in furtherance thereof was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the
official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held April 10, 2000, 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. 4 of the Year 2000/Local Law No.
8 of the year 2000, 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. 8 of the year 2000, together with the
required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 4/LOCAL LAW NO. 8 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law providing for the participation of the County of Schuyler in the Town of Dix Water and Sewer
District Creation Process and for the provision of certain services and funds to the Town of Dix in furtherance
thereof.
SECTION 1. HISTORY AND INTENT.
The Town of Dix is the site of one of New York State’s most popular tourist destinations. Watkins Glen
International’s annual racing schedule attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and contributes in excess of
$176,000,000 annually to this State’s economy and significantly impacts the limited infrastructure resources
available in the rural township. In fact, two of the most important municipal amenities do not exist to service
ever-growing numbers of visitors, participants and support staff. The Town has no municipal water or sewer
and has undertaken a project in accordance with Article 12 of the Town Law to create water and sewer districts
serving the Watkins Glen International facility and environs. Given the sheer number of people in attendance
throughout a season and the limited hydrological and site sewage disposal capabilities available through private
means, the Schuyler County Legislature finds that the County of Schuyler has definite public health, safety and
economic interests at stake in the future of the racing facilities in the Town of Dix. The Legislature further
finds that any serious breakdown in the private on-premises water and septic facilities could create a critical
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public health and safety situation and, if prolonged, an economic catastrophe. Additionally, fire protection, law
enforcement and traffic control would be materially adversely affected in the event of a utility shortage or
cessation.
Accordingly, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined it to be in the general public interest
county-wide that the county and its agencies lend all possible aid and assistance to the Town of Dix in creating
water and sewer districts to service the Watkins Glen International facilities and other district users to include
private residences and a proposed business park.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION.
The County of Schuyler and all of its officers, agencies and employees shall be and hereby are
authorized to provide such support, services, materials and funds as the County Legislature shall hereafter
determine in support of the Town of Dix water and sewer districts abovementioned.
SECTION 3. FUNDING.
Funds may be advanced against grants, directed to the Town through the County or appropriated directly
by the County to either the Town or third parties, provided however, that all such funding shall be approved by
the Schuyler County Legislature and the Schuyler County Treasurer and shall otherwise be in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
SECTION 4. INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 5-G OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW.
The County of Schuyler is authorized to enter into an intermunicipal cooperation agreement with the
Town of Dix for the purpose of carrying out the intent hereof in providing assistance and support to the town in
creating water and sewer districts, development of project timetables, planning and oversight, the letting of
contracts, solicitation of proposals, administration, financing, the physical installation of facilities and
infrastructure improvements and related activities, provided however, that nothing herein shall be construed as
authorizing a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County of Schuyler toward any bonds, notes or other
instruments of public debt arising in consequence of said water and sewer district project.
SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY OF PROVISION.
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 judgement, 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 6. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young suggested that they change the wording to say might or may include
residents. The Clerk advised the board that if a change is made, the local law would have to be re-advertised
and would have to wait another month. Legislator Young made a motion to amend the local law, which
received no second. Legislator Bleiler asked Legislator Marvel if one more month would affect any grant
application deadlines. Legislator Marvel said yes, and the County can not legally assist the Town of Dix
without this agreement. Legislator Bleiler suggested creating a memorandum of agreement that says this
Legislature understands and intends to include these parties based on their own desire to participate in the
district. Attorney Coleman said he sees nothing wrong with doing that. Legislator Marvel has no objection.
Legislator Bleiler said he will ask for a motion under New Business.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 189 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: PROCLAIM WEEK OF MAY 7-13, 2000 AS “NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK”
WHEREAS, National Tourism Week for 2000 is being celebrated nationally from May 7-13, 2000, 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
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, the County’s Tourism Promotion Agency,
also promotes tourism in our region, and
WHEREAS, Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties, in conjunction with Corning Enterprises, is
current working on a Branding Initiative to further promote the Finger Lakes Region, and
WHEREAS, there are nearly 8,000 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 22.2 million visitations, and
WHEREAS, this results in an overall economic impact in excess of 2.3 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 713, 2000 as National Tourism Week in Schuyler County and National Recognition Day May 10, 2000, 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 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 190 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION DECLARING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the 2.6 million registered nurses in the United States comprise our nation’s largest health
care profession, and
WHEREAS, the depth and breadth of the registered nursing profession meets the different and emerging
health care needs of the American population in a wide range of settings, and
WHEREAS, the American Nurses Association, as the voice for the registered nurses of this country, is
working to chart a course for a healthy nation that relies on increasing delivery of primary and preventive health
care, and
WHEREAS, a renewed emphasis on primary and preventive health care will require the better
utilization of all of our nation’s registered nursing resources, and
WHEREAS, professional nursing has been demonstrated to be an indispensable component in the safety
and quality of care of hospitalized patients, and
WHEREAS, the demand for registered nursing services will be greater than ever because of the aging of
the American population, the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technology, and the explosive growth of
home health care services, and
WHEREAS, more qualified registered nurses will be needed in the future to meet the increasing
complex needs of health care consumers in this community, and
WHEREAS, cost-effective, safe and quality health care services provided by registered nurses will be an
ever more important component of the U.S. health care delivery system in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature declares the week of May 6-12, 2000 as
National Nurses Week 2000 with the theme “Nurses: Keeping the Care in Healthcare” and asks all residents
join them in honoring the registered nurses who care for all of us, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the community celebrate nurses’ accomplishments and efforts to
improve our health care system and show our appreciation for all our community’s nurses at Schuyler County
Public Health, Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, Schuyler Hospital, The Falls Home, Schuyler Hospital’s
Skilled Nursing Facility, local Schools and Doctor’s offices.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 191 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL AS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the consumption of alcohol and other drugs often results in enormous personal, economic
and social consequences for many individuals and communities, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that a full range of appropriate and needed alcoholism and substance abuse
treatment and prevention services remain available and accessible in the community, providing a continuum of
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quality programming in a cost-efficient and effective manner for addicted persons, family members and others
at risk, and
WHEREAS, the efficacy of such treatment and prevention efforts in minimizing the financial and
human costs of chemical abuse to communities is being increasingly recognized throughout the country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature extends its recognition and appreciation
to all the staff at the Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency and the Council on Alcoholism
and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes, Inc. for the important and dedicated services they
provide, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 192 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, almost 2,000 infants and young children in the United States die from the abuse or neglect
of parents or caregivers each year, with another 140,000 sustaining physical injuries, and
WHEREAS, each year, thousands of child abuse and neglect cases are reported to the Child Protective
Services, with the numbers increasing yearly, and
WHEREAS, the effects of childhood abuse and neglect are devastating and costly to society, and
WHEREAS, in 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month, and
WHEREAS, all children have the right to have their basic needs met. Prevention is the best way to keep
children from harm, and prevention is the responsibility of the community, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County’s Child Protective and Preventive Services work diligently protecting
children, strengthening families, expediting permanent placement, when needed, and expanding and improving
activities to prevent child abuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature declares April as Child
Abuse Prevention month and asks the residents of Schuyler County to join them in recognizing and honoring all
persons in the community who work to prevent child abuse, who provide our children the supportive
environment needed to develop their full potential, and who work to protect and support abused children.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 193 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM 2000-2001 –
PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Department of Health has awarded $25,000 to Schuyler County Public Health Agency
for the continuation of the Lead Program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001.
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 the New York State Department of
Health for the childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant for the period April 1, 2000 through March
31, 2001, in the amount of $25,000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2000-2001 budget be established as follows:
$14,120.00
4010.100-4072
Personal Services
4,000.00
4010.200-4072
Equipment
1,000.00
4010.400-4072
Supplies
4,880.00
4010.489-4072
Fringe Benefits
1,000.00
4010.579-4072
Lead Testing
TOTAL
$25,000.00
4010-4401-4072
Federal Aid
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 194 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONSOLIDATION OF A REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ABOLISH THE LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE – PUBLIC HEALTH
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WHEREAS, via participation in the S2AY Network, the counties involved have created a Regional
Health Services Advisory Committee with representation from each of the participating counties, and
WHEREAS, this has been discussed with the Local Health Services Advisory Committee, and the
Committee noted it would be duplicative to continue the Local Health Services Advisory Committee and
unanimously support abolishing it, and
WHEREAS, the members on the Local Health Services Advisory Committee will move to the
Professional Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature supports the proposal for a Regional
Health Services Advisory Committee and abolishes the Local Health Services Advisory Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Professional
Advisory Committee effective immediately, with the term expiring December 31, 2000:
Sharon Bingell
Deborah Bailey
Thomas Klaseus
Eunice Nayo, M.D.
Carol Bossard
Verna Shrout
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 195 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH FINGER LAKES PARENT NETWORK – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has authorized an increase in the Finger Lakes
Parent Network Agreement of $150.00, due to a Cost of Living Allocation (COLA), and this is the only change
to this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an agreement with the Finger
Lakes Parent Network for the year 2000 in an amount not to exceed $12,150.00; subject to the approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 196 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, as part of the New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO)’s 1999
Immunization Action Plan (AIP) 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,
which will be held in Washington DC in July, 2000, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for a nurse in our agency to attend the conference, and out of state travel
requires legislative approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Laura Bingell be authorized to travel out of state to
attend the aforementioned conference. There will be no additional cost to the County.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 197 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING OF STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there will be a Staff Social Worker vacancy in the Mental Health Clinic in the near future,
and it is desirous to fill this position, and
WHEREAS, the current employee works 28 hours per week and it is desirous to increase that to 35
hours per week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Director of
Community Services to fill the Staff Social Worker position, Grade 28, $16.42 per hour, in the Mental Health
Clinic and increase the working hours to 35 hours per week; funding is available in the year 2000 budget.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 198 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SIGN ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE ADDITION TO THE MILL CREEK CENTER
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 307-99 authorizes the Director of Public Health/Community Services and
the Community Services Board to proceed with necessary arrangements, lease revisions, legal representation
and all activities necessary relative to the addition to Mill Creek Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the Chairman of the
Legislature to execute any and all documents relative to the above-mentioned project; subject to the approval of
the County Attorney.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young feels this resolution is very vague. Legislator Bleiler said if there is any
contract or document for the Chairman’s signature that was giving away the county or usurped the authority of
the Legislature the County Attorney would stop it or the Treasurer.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 199 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AMEND SCHUYLER COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATIVE TO USE OF
COUNTY CARS – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County policy on county vehicles states that employees who live outside the
county are not permitted to take county vehicles home with the exception of emergency vehicles as designated
by the Schuyler County Sheriff, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department has nurses who live outside the County and
provide on call coverage 24 hours per day, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Public Health/Community Services and the
Health Services Committee that this policy be further amended to allow Public Health/Home Health nurses who
live outside of the county to take county vehicles home when on call.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the amendment of the
Schuyler County Policies and Procedures for use of county vehicles, as follows (bold type is amendment):
USE OF COUNTY OWNED VEHICLES
Certain County employees, who are required to be on 24 hour call, are provided a county owned vehicle
to perform these services. However, no county owned vehicle shall be driven outside Schuyler County for
transportation to and from a personal residence (per Res. No. 348-81). Further, such vehicle being used by an
employee shall not be driven outside the County on personal business during the on-call period. Mileage will
be paid to cover any county service call response for actual miles driven in a personal vehicle in accordance
with the mileage reimbursement policy. The only exception shall be on-call Public Health/Home Health
Nurses that live outside of the county as designated by the Director of Public Health/Community Services
and authorized emergency vehicles as designated by the Schuyler County Sheriff.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 200 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: APPROVE TRANSFER OF A HALF-TIME ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION FROM
PUBLIC HEALTH TO MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, in planning the relocation of the Public Health Department to the Mill Creek Center site, it
is desirous to transfer a half-time Account Clerk Typist position to the Mental Health Clinic from the Public
Health Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the Director of
Community Services/Director of Public Health to transfer an Account Clerk Typist in Public Health to Mental
Health for one-half of the workweek, funds being available in account no. 4310.100 for the hours spent in
Mental Health.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 201 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHERRER AUCTION SERVICE FOR COUNTY AUCTION –
HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, there is a surplus of equipment in the Highway Department as well as other departments
within Schuyler County, and the surrounding towns, villages and schools, and
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent, the Public Works Committee and the Purchasing Agent have
agreed that the cost proposal from Scherrer Auction Service at the rate of 10% of gross sales is with the same
terms as in the past is acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Scherrer Auction Service to conduct a Schuyler County Municipal Equipment Auction
on August 26, 2000 at a commission rate of 10% of the gross sales; contract subject to the approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 202 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ICE CONTROL SAND
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
Easton, PA 18044-0231, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:
Dalrmyple Gravel & Contracting Co.
Seneca Stone
2105 S. Broadway
P.O. Box 76
Pine City, NY 14871
Fayette, NY 13065
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 203 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:
M & S Stripping Co.
134 Florence St.
Mamaroneck, NY 10543, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bid be rejected:
Chemi-Trol Chemical Co.
2776 C.R. 69
Gibson, Ohio 43431
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 204 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR GUIDERAIL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
Chemung Supply Corporation
Highway Steel
P.O. Box 527
P.O. Box 1243
Elmira, NY 14902
Fairport, NY 14450
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Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 205 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR SIGNS, POSTS, EXTENSIONS & SIGN BLANKS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
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, NY 14902
Hammondsport, NY 14840
Item 1 Only
Items 2 & 3 Only
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 206 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BID FOR STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:
ONLY BID RECEIVED
Ron Parmenter Motors, Inc.
2640 State Route 14
Montour Falls, NY 14865
Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 207 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR BANK RUN GRAVEL, MODIFIED GRAVEL, SAND & SELECT GRANULAR
FILL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
ALL BIDS ACCEPTED
Wickhams Pit (Annella Wickham)
Blades Construction
2300 Texas Hollow Road
7610 County Route 65
Odessa, NY 14869
P.O. Box 590
Hornell, NY 14843
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
Easton, PA 18044-0231, and
Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co.
2105 S. Broadway
Pine City, NY 14871
Machuga Pit
State Route 226
Tyrone, NY 14837
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
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VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 208 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BID FOR NEW CORRUGATED METAL, GALVANIZED PIPE, NEW CORRUGATED
METAL, GALVANIZED AND ASPHALT TREATED PIPE, NEW CORRUGATED METAL PIPEARCH, NEW GALVANIZED FLARED END SECTIONS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
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
P.O. Box 527
Elmira, NY 14902
Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 209 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR CRUSHED LIMESTONE & CRUSHED GRAVEL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
ALL BIDS ACCEPTED
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc
Dalrymple Gravel & Construction
P.O. Box 231
2105 S. Broadway
Easton, PA 18044-0231, and
Pine City, NY 14871, and
Hanson Aggregates GLSC, Inc
Seneca Stone Corporation
P.O. Box 231
P.O. Box 76
Easton, PA 18044-0231, and
Fayette, NY 13065
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 210 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR COLD MIX PATCHING MATERIALS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
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.
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc.
2105 S. Broadway
P.O. Box 231
Pine City, NY 14871
Easton, PA 18044-0231
Seneca Stone Corporation
PO Box 76
Fayette, NY 13065
IMUS, Inc.
800 Black River Blvd.
Rome, NY 13440, and
Central Asphalt
Cayuta Emulsions
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20 Fairground Lane
25 Town Barn Road
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
South Lansing, NY 14882
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 211 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR USED STEEL PIPE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
ALL BIDS ACCEPTED
Chemung Supply Corporation
Allegany Pipe & Tubular Products
PO Box 527
2954 CR-22
Elmira, NY 14902
Andover, NY 14806
Items 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 22 Only
Items 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 Only
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 212 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR ASPHALT EMULSIONS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
ALL BIDS ACCEPTED
Vestal Asphalt
Penn-Can Road Materials
210 Stage Road
P.O. Box 6501
Vestal, NY 13850
Syracuse, NY 13217
Central Asphalt
A.L. Blades & Sons, Inc.
20 Fairground Lane
7610 CR-65, P.O. Box 590
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Hornell, NY 14843-0590
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 213 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BID FOR STEEL PLATE, POLYETHYLENE PIPE, NEW & USED BRIDGE & SHOP
STEEL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
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
PO Box 527
Elmira, NY 14902
Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 214 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
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RE:
ACCEPT BIDS FOR USED BITUMINOUS CONCRETE ASPHALT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
ALL BIDS ACCEPTED
Hanson Aggregates GLSC, Inc
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
P.O. Box 231
Easton, PA 18044-0231
Easton, PA 18044-0231
Dalrymple Gravel & Construction Company
2105 S. Broadway
Pine City, NY 14871
SCL Ventures LLC
P.O. Box 191
Mechanicsville, NY 12118
Seneca Stone Corporation
Cayuga Emulsions
PO Box 76
26 Town Barn Road
Fayette, NY 13065
South Lansing, NY 14882
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 215 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE & RETAINING WALL BLOCKS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 51-2000 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for
the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened on March 10, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the
Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:
Hanson Aggregates BRD, Inc
Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co.
P.O. Box 231
2105 S. Broadway
Easton, PA 18044-0231
Pine City, NY 14871
Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 216 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE SURPLUS THE 1998 TAX MAP SET – REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office annual microfilms the Schuyler County tax map sets and no
longer has use for the 1998 tax map set.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, this Legislature hereby
declares as surplus the 1998 tax map set from the Real Property Tax Office and authorizes the disposal of the
same by auction, with a minimum bid of $200.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 217 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO ESTABLISH THE DISABILITY
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459-c
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler wishes to establish a real property tax exemption for owners of real
property with disabilities and limited incomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the year 2000, 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 8, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen,
NY.
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LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law providing for partial exemption from taxation by the County of Schuyler of real property
owned by persons with disabilities and limited income.
Be it enacted by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, as follows:
SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The purpose of this local law is to provide real estate tax relief to
persons with disabilities and limited incomes.
SECTION 2: LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY. This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the provisions of Section
459-c of the RPTL of the State of New York.
SECTION 3: SHORT TITLE. This Local Law shall hereafter be known as Real Property Tax Exemption Law
for persons with disabilities and limited incomes.
SECTION 4: REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION.
A.
Real property owned by one or more persons with disabilities, or real property owned by a
husband, wife, or both, or by siblings, at least one of whom has a disability, and whose income,
as hereafter defined, is limited by reason of such disability, shall be exempt from taxation by
Schuyler County to the extent provided in the following schedule:
ANNUAL INCOME
PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
$10,000 or less
50 per centum
More than $10,000 but
less than $11,000
45 per centum
More than $11,000 but
less than $12,000
40 per centum
More than $12,000 but
less than $13,000
35 per centum
More than $13,000 but
less than $13,900
30 per centum
More than $13,900 but
less than $14,800
25 per centum
More than $14,800 but
less than $15,700
20 per centum
More than $15,700 but
less than $16,600
15 per centum
More than $16,600 but
less than $17,500
10 per centum
More than $17,500 but
less than $18,400
5 per centum
B.
For purposes of this Local Law:
(1) “sibling” shall mean a brother or sister, whether related through half-blood, whole blood or
adoption.
(2) A person with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment, not due to current
use of alcohol or illegal drug use, which substantially limits such person’s ability to engage
in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks,
walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working and who (i) is certified
to received social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI)
benefits under the federal Social Security Act, or (ii) is certified to receive Railroad
Retirement Disability Benefits under the federal railroad Retirement Act, or (iii) has received
a certificate from the state commission for the blind and visually handicapped stating that
such person is legally blind.
An award letter from the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Retirement Board or
a certificate from the state commission for the blind and visually handicapped shall be
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submitted as proof of disability.
C.
Any exemption provided by this section shall be computed after all other partial exemptions
allowed by law have been subtracted from the total amount assessed; provided, however, that no
parcel may receive an exemption for the same municipal tax purpose pursuant to both this
section and section four hundred sixty-seven of this title.
D.
No exemption shall be granted:
(1)
If the income of the owners or the combined income of the owners of the property for the
income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for exemption
exceeds the sum of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine ($18,399) Dollars.
Income tax year shall mean the twelve-month period for which the owner or owners filed
a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed, the calendar year.
Where title is vested in either the husband or the wife, their combined income may not
exceed such sum, except where the husband or wife, or ex-husband or ex-wife is absent
from the property due to divorce, legal separation or abandonment, then only the income
of the spouse or ex-spouse residing on the property shall be considered and may not
exceed such sum. Such income shall include social security and retirement benefits,
interest, dividends, total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset, which may be
offset by a loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset in the same income tax year,
net rental income, salary or earnings, and net income from self-employment, but shall not
include a return of capital, gifts, inheritances or monies earned through employment in
the federal foster grandparent program, and any such income shall be offset by all
medical and prescription drug expenses actually paid which were not reimbursed or paid
for by insurance. In computing net rental income and net income from self-employment
no depreciation deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or
personal property held for the production of income;
(2)
Unless the property is used exclusively for residential purposes, provided, however, that
in the event any portion of such property is not so used exclusively for residential
purposes but is used for other purposes, such portion shall be subject to taxation and the
remaining portion only shall be entitled to the exemption provided by this section;
(3)
Unless the real property is the legal residence of and is occupied in whole or in part by
the disabled person; except where the disabled person is absent from the residence while
receiving health-related care as an inpatient of a residential health care facility, as defined
in section twenty-eight hundred one of the public health law, provided that any income
accruing to that person shall be considered income for purposes of this section only to the
extent that it exceeds the amount paid by such person or spouse or sibling of such person
for care in the facility.
SECTION 5: COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS.
A.
Title to that portion of real property owned by a cooperative apartment corporation in which a
tenant-stockholder of such corporation resides, and which is represented by his/her share or
shares of stock in such corporation as determined by its or their proportional relationship to the
total outstanding stock of the corporation, including that owned by the corporation, shall be
deemed to be vested in such tenant-stockholder.
B.
That proportion of the assessment of such real property owned by a cooperative apartment
corporation determined by the relationship of such real property vested in such tenantstockholder to such entire parcel and the buildings thereon owned by such cooperative apartment
corporation in which such tenant-stockholder resides shall be subject to exemption from taxation
pursuant to this section and any exemption so granted shall be credited by the appropriate taxing
authority against the assessed valuation of such real property; the reduction in real property taxes
realized thereby shall be credited by the cooperative apartment corporation against the amount of
such taxes otherwise payable by or chargeable to such tenant-stockholder.
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SECTION 6: APPLICATION PROCESS.
A.
Application for such exemption must be made annually by the owner, or all of the owners of the
property, on forms prescribed by the state board, and shall be filed in such assessor’s office on or
before the appropriate taxable status date; provided, however, proof of a permanent disability
need be submitted only in the year exemption pursuant to this section is first sought or the
disability is first determined to be permanent.
B.
At least sixty days prior to the appropriate taxable status date, the assessor shall mail to each
person who was granted exemption pursuant to this section on the latest completed assessment
roll an application form and a notice that such application must be filed on or before taxable
status date and be approved in order for the exemption to continue to be granted. Failure to mail
such application form or the failure of such person to receive the same shall not prevent the levy,
collection and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on property owned by such person.
SECTION 7: TRUSTS.
A.
Trusts. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this section
shall apply to real property held in trust solely for the benefit of a person or persons who would
otherwise be eligible for a real property tax exemption, pursuant to subdivision one of this
section, were such person or persons the owner or owners of such real property.
B.
Life Estates. The provision hereof shall apply to real property in which an eligible person(s)
holds a life estate under an instrument recorded with the Schuyler County Clerk’s Office in such
form as would entitle an instrument to be recorded.
SECTION 8: PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENT. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any
conviction of having made any willful false statement in any application for real property exemption under this
local law shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and shall disqualify the
applicant or applicants from further exemption for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION 9: VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, sentence or phrase of this local law is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be
deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion thereof.
SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect immediately.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked what the impact of the exemption would be. Tom Bloodgood, Real
Property Tax Director, explained that this is a local option and it would create an exemption for people disabled
and with a limited income. All of the information is confidential, therefore he can not project the impact on the
tax roll. There are two nearby counties that have adopted this exemption, Tompkins and Steuben. Steuben
County’s assessment rolls contain only 67 and Tompkins County’s contain only 25 of these exemptions. They
both have a similar population number. He feels Schuyler County should have about 10-20 disability
exemptions on the rolls. Chairman Gifford added that someone can not be eligible for both the disability
exemption and the senior citizen exemption.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 218 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 2000 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1978 REGARDING
WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFECTS AND OBSTRUCTIONS
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law amending Local Law No. 2 of 1978 was heretofore introduced and
appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held April 10, 2000,
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. 3 of the year 2000, in the form
hereto annexed be, and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature duly cause the publication of the
passage, enactment and adoption of Local Law No. 6 of the year 2000, together with the required text thereof in
the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 2 of 1978 regarding written notice of defects and obstruction (amended
text in bold print).
SECTION 1. No civil action shall be maintained against the County of Schuyler, the Schuyler County
Superintendent of Highways, or any employee of the County of Schuyler for damages or injuries to person or
property sustained by reason of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk, crosswalk, or parking lot
being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous, or obstructed unless written notice of such defective, unsafe,
dangerous or obstructed condition of such street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk, crosswalk or parking lot
was actually given to the Schuyler County Superintendent of Highways or the Schuyler County Clerk, and there
was a failure or neglect within a reasonable time after the giving of such notice to repair or remove the defect,
danger or obstruction complained of; but no action shall be maintained for damages or injuries to person or
property sustained solely in consequence of the existence of snow or ice upon any town, state, or county street,
highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk crosswalk or parking lot, unless written notice thereof, specifying the
particular place, was actually given to the Schuyler County Superintendent of Highways or the Schuyler County
Clerk and there was a failure or neglect to cause such snow or ice to be removed, to make the place otherwise
reasonably safe within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice.
SECTION 4. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of State
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A CHANGE IN THE MEMBERSHIP SECTION OF THE
SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S BYLAWS
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development (STCRP & D) Board was
created pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Counties of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben in 1969, in
accordance with Article 12-B of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, the three County Legislatures adopted STCRP & D Board by-laws in June of 1975 to
define the purpose and operational procedures of the regional organization, and
WHEREAS, the County member Legislatures must approve subsequent amendments to the STCRP & D
Board by-laws, and
WHEREAS, Article 2 of the STCRP & D Board by-laws currently defines the membership of the
Regional Board to consist of 21 voting members: 8 from Chemung, 8 from Steuben and 5 from Schuyler
Counties, with specific membership appointments assigned to each specific County and all current members of
the STCRP & D Board are appointed to a specific membership category, and
WHEREAS, Chemung County has petitioned the STCRP & D Board of Directors to recommend to its
member Counties a change in the membership structure of the organization, and
WHEREAS, Chemung County has indicated an expanded interest in its County to have additional
membership serve on the Board, and
WHEREAS, the STCRP & D Board has approved Chemung County’s petition for additional
membership to the Board and recommends the same to each of our three County member Legislatures since
additional membership should be proportional for each member County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby supports the
amendment of the STCRP & D Board by-laws to add one additional optional appointment for each County and
designate the appointment as an optional general citizen representative. This appointment could be an
additional County Legislator or any other resident of each member County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature send a certified copy of this resolution
to the STCRP & D Board as well as the Chemung and Steuben County Legislatures.
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VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 220 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
individuals as county representatives to the Labor/Management Committee for the term January 1, 2000
through December 31, 2001:
Thomas M. Gifford
Patricia L. Hastings
Delmar F. Bleiler
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 221 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FUEL RESERVES INITIATIVES - FAILED
WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Region is a fourteen county region representing well over 1800 members
whose livelihood is incumbent upon tourism, and
WHEREAS, tourism is a major economic source of income for the 16,000 businesses and 85,000
employees in the Finger Lakes Region, and
WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Region depends upon 85% of its tourism and visitors business from the
private automobile bringing friends and families here.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports the initiative
put forth by NYS Senator Charles Schumer that the amount of 5% of the existing fuel reserves be utilized to be
converted to gasoline in an effort to reduce the exceedingly high cost of gasoline in the United States today, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be directed to send certified copies of
this resolution to the Finger Lakes Association, Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, Senator Charles
Schumer, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, and Governor George E. Pataki.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young said she will be voting no on this resolution. She feels they should not have
to be depend on outside sources. This is a short-term gain and it does not support a long-term gain. She feels it
would allow competitive types to come in and take over. Legislator Marvel said he thought about withdrawing
this resolution after reading in the paper that the prices appear to be going down. He feels the county needs to
bring this issue to the attention of the federal government. The government needs to seriously look at the oil
policy that the country was pursuing 20 years ago with economic cars and car-pooling. He feels the federal
government has allowed automobile industries to manufacture gas-guzzlers and sport utility vehicles.
Legislator Young feels the 5% amount of existing reserves is putting a band-aid on the issue. She feels they
need to deal with it more realistically. Legislator Bleiler stated that they should not go against Senator Schumer
who is trying to support us.
VOTE: Failed. 4-2. Noes: Bingell, Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 222 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET – SENECA HARBOR LAKEFRONT
PARK
WHEREAS, a budget was created to improve the local waterfront by Resolution No. 187-97 in the
amount of $156,264 and increased by Resolution No. 308-98, and
WHEREAS, the funding for this project has been revised due to shortfalls in the original funding and an
increase in funding from the State of New York.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase
capital account no. H7110.200 by $10,693.65 increasing the project total to $192,266.65.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked what this money is used for. The Treasurer explained that is the last of
the money from the original funds the county received. It is the amount left from fundraising. The Clerk
explained that the work is already done. The Treasurer stated that the amount from fundraising was always
unknown until now. Chairman Gifford explained that this is just bookkeeping.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 223 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
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DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has one (1) outdated, inoperable 1975 Brockway dump truck,
which was replaced in 1999, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent was approached by the Town of Dix who is in need of truck
parts and a dump box, and who wishes to purchase the 1975 Brockway Dump (D-6), tandem axle, diesel, VIN
#86055 for the amount of $1,600.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare the above listed equipment as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the truck be sold to the Town of Dix for the sum of $1,600.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 224 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 225 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF GRANT WRITER/GRANT ADMINISTRATOR POSITION - FAILED
WHEREAS, five months have been spent in the attempt to acquire a County Administrator, to which the
majority of the people of Schuyler County have indicated, by referendum, a strong aversion two years ago, and
WHEREAS, there has been no consistent attempt to do a cost-benefit analysis of such a position for this
county since last year’s Legislature persisted in pushing this issue through in spite of strong opposition to its
formation, and
WHEREAS, there are much greater needs to address with the revenues of Schuyler County than filling a
position which obviously presents considerable challenge with the five months of advertising and interviewing
already done.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature re-examine its premise
and reduce this position to one which fits our needs, that of a full-time Grant Writer and Grant Administrator.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young feels the county has not been successful in obtaining a County Administrator.
She feels the day will come when the county needs one if they access enough revenue in the future. There are a
number of grants available to us and no one to apply for them. Brian Williams at SCOPED is doing a fine job
for economic development grants. She feels the county could have saved itself a lot of torment if they had hired
a full-time grant writer. Legislator Marvel stated that the contract with SCOPED also allows them to apply for
grants other than economic development for an administrative fee. The county has the ability to use the grant
writer at SCOPED and there are department heads writing their own grants. He is not in favor of this resolution
at this time. He would be willing to look at the position if the County Administrator feels it is appropriate.
Legislator Young prefers to put the revenue before the expense. Legislator Bleiler agrees. He would have been
more comfortable if the Legislature would have chosen this path first and then found a way to pay for the
administrator position. The point he struggles with, is his obligation to cooperate with the Legislature as a
whole. This Legislature has made a commitment to support the position of County Administrator.
RE:
VOTE: Failed 1-5. Noes: Marvel, Bingell, Karius, Bleiler, Gifford.
RE:
RESOLUTION TO OBSERVE EVERYDAY AS EARTH DAY - WITHDRAWN
WHEREAS, April 22, 2000 is the 30th internationally-observed Earth Day, and
WHEREAS, April 29, 2000 has been declared the locally observed Earth Day in Schuyler County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature observe everyday as
Earth Day by committing to set aside a reserve account in its 2001 budget that pays for stimulating the recycling
markets by buying only recycled paper, encouraging the towns and villages to join in a shared buying of
recycled paper; by recycling all disposable computers; setting up an annual tire and toxic waste disposal day,
and by buying only the most fuel-efficient automobiles for its fleet.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler questioned the words “most fuel efficient”. He feels we should concentrate
on safety more than efficiency when it comes to the Sheriff’s cars. Legislator Young agreed to leave it up to the
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department head’s discretion. Legislator Bleiler said he would like to talk to the department heads more about
the issue of buying only recycled paper.
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to table this resolution, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Michelle
Benjamin, Recycling Coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension, said there is a lot of misconceptions about
buying recycled paper products. The process has improved, although the price is higher. She feels if the county
supports it and does follow through with it, it will help. There was a resolution in 1992 or 1994 to buy recycled
paper depending on the price and bid list. She feels it does need to be 100% to be effective. Legislator Bleiler
suggested having Michelle help convince the department heads to do what they can. Motion failed four ayes to
two noes.
Legislator Bingell agrees with the resolution, but also feels they need to include the department heads on
the discussion. Legislator Young withdrew the resolution.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to create a memorandum of agreement that says this Legislature
understands and intends to include these parties based on their own desire to participate in the district,
SECOND by Legislator Bingell. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Legislator Bleiler suggested that an expense account be created for the Chairman of the Legislature.
The salary was reduced by $5,000 and the county does not have an administrator on board yet. He feels the
Chairman needs to have funds for expenses over and above his own expenses. He feels it does not need to be
addressed at this time, but at a later date.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Bleiler reported as Acting Chairman for the Pubic Works Committee. They received a report
from the State Department of Transportation. They are doing a study for safe procedure on State Route 224.
Legislator Marvel reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. The
Executive Director of SCOPED, Kelsey Jones, spoke to National Health Care Corp. They have indicated that
they are moving here and hope to open shop in June.
Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. The Health Insurance Review
Committee has worked with a consultant and have asked a lot of questions. A survey was created and given to
all employees for their input.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
MOTION by Legislator Bingell to go into executive session to discuss employee work history,
SECOND by Legislator Marvel. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Marvel to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Karius.
Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 8, 2000
The May 8, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bingell and followed by a Moment of
Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Bleiler who was excused. County Attorney Coleman
was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Hazel Raplee spoke on behalf of the Schuyler County Youth Board. She is aware that the Youth Board
is just advisory and they present certain findings to the Human Services Committee. She would like to discuss
Resolution No. 238 and Resolution No. 239, which are directly related to the Schuyler County Youth Bureau.
Both of which were brought to the Youth Board and were approved. The Youth Board then asked that they be
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brought to the full Legislature for consideration. She invited a number of board members to speak in support of
these resolutions. She feels the Legislature needs to look at how this will save the community in three or five
years.
Debbie Neilson said she works at the Watkins Glen Middle School. She was once a Runaway and
Homeless Counselor. There are many children out there that need assistance and they can not get to all of them.
If they do not get to them in a proactive manner, the amount of violence will increase along with teenage
pregnancy. She sees this with her own eyes at school every day.
David Sanders, Schuyler County Youth Services Planner, said there is about a year and a half
investment into the development of the Runaway and Homeless Program. After the first couple of months they
discovered that there was a definite need. They have tried to obtain private funding. They did receive 10,000
state dollars from the Triangle Foundation. After lengthy review it is determined that there is a need for
additional staff. If this money is not allocated they will lose it. He feels it is crucial to have this program.
Ron Alexander said he has been a member of the Youth Board for many years. He is concerned about
the number of youth coming into the PINS program. That program can not handle all of the youth in this
county. There are too many troubled youth for one person to handle.
Hazel Raplee handed out a presentation written by the Sheriff in 1998. It states what problems Schuyler
County has with youth violence and children not having any supervision. Back then there was no runaway and
homeless shelter. She gave some statistics of youth who have dropped out of school and noted that there are
children sleeping on the streets.
Rich Hurley, a teacher at Bradford School, said he feels there is a strong need to do something regarding
the youth. The additional Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor position is justifiable and logical.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000:
Casey Creamer feels this Local Law will benefit someone with a permanent disability, and perhaps keep
them off of welfare. Legislator Young asked if a person has to be on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to
qualify. Tom Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, explained that the Local Law states in order to qualify, a
person must be certified to receive SSDI, SSI, Railroad Retiree benefits or be blind and visually handicapped.
The requirements are set in the Real Property Tax Law by statute.
RESOLUTION NO. 226 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10, 2000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County
Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 6-0. Abstain: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 227 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: PROCLAIM MONTH OF MAY AS “MENTAL HEALTH MONTH”
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 that May is
Mental Health Month and offers its support and encouragement to all consumers, clients and their families, and
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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. 228 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH GRETCHEN ANN JACOBS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION
PROGRAM SERVICES AND PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SPEECH THERAPY –
PUBLIC HEALTH – RESCINDED MARCH 12, 2001
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, Gretchan Ann Jacobs is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and will provide these
services to eligible preschool children.
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 Gretchan Ann Jacobs, to provide early intervention services, effective June 1, 2000, 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 Gretchan Ann Jacobs to provide preschool speech therapy services at a rate of $40 per
half hour session, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 229 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AMEND 2000 BUDGET FOR DIABETES PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health is participating in a multi-county Healthy Heart Program
initiative, with Chemung County as the lead agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports the efforts of
the Public Health Agency in this initiative and authorizes the amendment to the year 2000 county budget as
outlined below:
+$2000
Program Supplies
4010.429
+$2000
Other Health Dept Revenue
4010-1689
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 230 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FROM 7/1/00-6/30/01 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide transportation services 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, 2000 through June
30, 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids are to be marked “Sealed Bid” and received by the Clerk of
the Legislature at the Courthouse, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, no later than 5:00 PM on Friday,
June 2, 2000. The bids will be opened at the Legislative Resolution Review Committee meeting on June 5,
2000, at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids will be
done at the June 12, 2000 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 231 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic provides consultative services to Schuyler Head
Start.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an
ongoing agreement with Schuyler Head Start, to provide consultative services for the period of 9/1/99 through
6/30/00; subject to the approval of the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 232 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the authorization to fill the Supervising Social Worker position will reach the 90 days
expiration on May 15th, and then will require Legislative approval to fill, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the year 2000 County Budget for this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is hereby
authorized to fill the Supervising Social Worker vacancy in the Mental Health Clinic.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 233 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION – MENTAL
HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Clinic is in need of an additional Staff Social Worker position, and
WHEREAS, there is funding available in the year 2000 County budget for this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Community
Services to create and fill a Staff Social Worker position, Grade 28, $16.42 per hour, in the Mental Health
Clinic, effective immediately; funding is available in the year 2000 budget.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 234 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN POSITION
– MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, in planning the relocation of the Public Health Department to the Mill Creek Center site, it
is desirous to create a Health Information Technician who works ½ time in Public Health and ½ time in Mental
Health, and
WHEREAS, the vacant Data Entry Machine Operator position in Mental Health would be abolished to
aid in funding the Health Information Technician position, and
WHEREAS, there is funding in the year 2000 budget in both departments to fund this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Community
Services/Director of Public Health to create the position of Health Information Technician, Grade XX1, $12.15
per hour, who works ½ time in the Mental Health Department and ½ time in the Public Health Department, and
authorizes the advertising and hiring for said position.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 235 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH NYS ELECTRIC & GAS (NYSEG) FOR POWER PARTNERS
PROGRAM – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, NYSEG has created a Power Partners Program to assist people with energy concerns
including back bills, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Office for the Aging has established a contract with NYSEG to provide case
management and referral services through this program, and
WHEREAS, NYSEG will provide some reimbursement for this service to Area Agencies on Aging as
well as increased services to people 60 and older.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign an
agreement with NYSEG for the Power Partners Program to serve clients of the Office for the Aging through
9/30/2001; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 236 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN HOME CARE – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging provides non-health related, in-home services through EISEP, and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging contracts with agencies providing aides for these services, and
WHEREAS, a portion of Schuyler County residents live very close to Steuben County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to enter
into a contract with Steuben Home Care for the Office for the Aging to provide aide services to the EISEP for
the year 2000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 237 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: SUPPORT INCREASE IN NEW YORK STATE FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging receives funding from the NYS Office for the Aging to operate the
Community Services for the Elderly (CSE) Program, and
WHEREAS, the flexible nature of this program makes it the most effective way to meet the diverse
needs of the growing elderly population, as determined by individual counties, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Association of Area Agencies has requested an additional $10 million increase in
NYS funding for the CSE Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby supports this
increase in NYS funding for the Community Services for the Elderly Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to Governor George E. Pataki,
Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, Senator George Maziarz (Chair of the Senate
Committee on Aging) and Assemblywoman Barbara Clark (Chair of the Assembly Aging Committee).
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 238 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION, ADVERTISEMENT AND FILLING OF A SECOND RUNAWAY AND
HOMELESS YOUTH COUNSELOR POSITION – YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has been awarded an additional $10,000 to expand
towards its Runaway & Homeless Program for the year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation,
advertisement and filling of a second Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor position to be filled at 17 hours
per week in the Schuyler County Youth Bureau at Grade Level XXI with an hourly rate of $12.15 effective
immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $3,174 be transferred from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to
Youth Bureau Personal Services account no. 7310.100.
DISCUSSION: Chairman Gifford requested an executive session to discuss a labor/management issue.
MOTION by Legislator Karius to go into executive session to discuss a labor/management issue,
SECOND by Legislator Bingell. Motion carried seven 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.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 239 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2000 BUDGET – YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has been awarded an Office for Children and Family
Services Runaway and Homeless grant in the amount of $10,000, and
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WHEREAS, the Department has allocated this money to a second Runaway and Homeless Youth
Counselor position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau’s 2000 budget be amended as
follows:
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
7310.115-7304
Stand By
$ 6,850.00
7310.101-7304
Overtime
$ 809.85
7310.100-7304
Personal Services
$ 1,315.15
7310.562-7304
Runaway & Homeless
$ 1,025.00
7310.3820-7304
Revenue Account
$10,000.00
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 240 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH FINGER LAKES ALCOHOLISM
COUNSELING AND REFERRAL AGENCY (FLACRA) FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL SERVICES
PROGRAM FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services entered into an agreement with the Finger Lakes
Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA) for the Enhanced Drug/Alcohol Services Program for
Family Assistance Recipients, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) extended the original
agreement from 7/1/98 – 6/30/99 to 9/15/99, and
WHEREAS, Social Services was notified by NYS OTDA that money was available through Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Enhanced Drug and Alcohol Services programs, and
WHEREAS, Social Services desires to renew FLACRA’s agreement without interruption of the dates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
renew the above-referenced agreement with FLACRA for the period 9/15/99 to 9/30/00, at a cost not to exceed
$12,000; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 241 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE 2000 BUDGET – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services has been awarded a New York Works
Block Grant in the amount of $35,000, and
WHEREAS, the Department has allocated this money to continue to fund the position of the Assistant
Mobile Work Crew Supervisor position at no cost to the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Social Services 2000 budget be amended as follows:
+
+
$23,000
$12,000
6010.100
Personal Services
Fringe Benefits
+
$35,000
6010-4610
Federal Aid – Administration
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 242 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM HUNT ENGINEERS FOR COUNTY ROUTE 8 OVERPASS
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee agree that the County Route
8 Overpass needs to be removed, and
WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers has proposed engineering services for removal of the CR-8 Overpass at a
price of $ 5,400.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accept the proposal
price of $5,400 for engineering services from Hunt Engineers for the CR-8 Overpass Removal, there being
monies available in the 2000 Engineering budget, account no. 5020.400, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign any
necessary documents to accept said proposal; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 243 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING TWO (2) SEASONAL LABORERS POSITIONS – HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee has decided it would be
beneficial to hire two (2) seasonal laborers to help with the summer road maintenance, and
WHEREAS, funding for these positions is available in the 2000 Personal Services Account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise
and fill two (2) seasonal laborer positions at the rate of $ 7.00 per hour for the period beginning June 5, 2000
through October 1, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 244 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has outdated equipment consisting of two dump trucks, a
Chevrolet Caprice, and a trailer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said equipment surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dump trucks, Chevrolet Caprice and the trailer be stored for
inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) 1969 Brockway Dump Truck S/N 69359
One (1) 1975 Brockway Dump Truck S/N 87523
One (1) 1987 Chevrolet Caprice VIN#1G1BL51H7H915906
One (1) 1987 Summit Trailer VIN#1S8SD2621H0006270
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 245 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PHASE LOSS PROTECTION – BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the county boilers have incurred several losses in the past, the last loss being of fairly
significant cost, and all losses have been submitted to insurance for reimbursement, and
WHEREAS, the insurance company has stated that the county must take whatever measures are
necessary to protect our property from further damage, and
WHEREAS, phase-loss protection would protect the entire county complex for a cost of $5,890, and
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Unallocated Insurance account due to savings on the
county’s property/casualty insurance premiums.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be authorize to
purchase phase-loss protection for the Court House boiler system at a cost of $5,890, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $5,890 be transferred from Unallocated Insurance account no.
1910.423 to Buildings account no. 1620.490.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 246 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF TO APPLY FOR SHELTER MANAGER TO SELL DOG LICENSES
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Schuyler County residents to be able to adopt and license dogs
directly from the Schuyler County Dog Pound, and
WHEREAS, there is a provision in the Agricultural and Markets Law which allows for such a
procedure, and
WHEREAS, the renewal licenses of each dog would be done in the appropriate township in the county
wherein the person that is adopting the dog resides, and
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WHEREAS, such a procedure is expected to increase the adoption rate from the Schuyler County Dog
Pound.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sheriff of Schuyler County, or his designee, be
authorized to file the necessary applications for the licensing of dogs that are adopted from the Schuyler County
Dog Pound.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS FOR
ADDITIONAL POLICE COVERAGE – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - WITHDRAWN
WHEREAS, the Village of Montour Falls has requested additional police protection, and
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the Village budget to contract with the Schuyler County
Sheriff’s Department for additional protection at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign a contract between the County of Schuyler (Sheriff’s Department) and the Village of Montour Falls for
additional police protection at the rate of $13.00 per hour; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 247 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: LANDS PURCHASED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK
WHEREAS, the State of New York has purchased the following land located in the Town of Dix,
Village of Watkins Glen which was recorded in the County Clerk’s Office in Book 321, Page 157 on August
21, 1999:
Tax Map Number
County Tax Town Tax
Adjustment to Warrant
A portion of 65.17-1-59
$ 95.57
$ 27.38
$122.95
A portion of 65.17-1-65
$ 34.20
$ 9.80
$ 44.00
65.17-1-66
$568.35
$162.87
$731.22, and
WHEREAS, Section 404 of the Real Property Tax Law requires that real property owned by the State of
New York is and shall be deemed to have been and to be exempt from taxation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these parcels be removed from the taxable section of the
tax roll and that the County Treasurer chargeback the Town of Dix $200.05 and charge the County portion of
$698.12 to the Uncollectable account.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 248 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC) AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FY
2001
WHEREAS, Schuyler County is the Facilitation Agency for the Town of Dix for the project to extend
water and sewer lines from the Village of Watkins Glen along County Route 17 and Wedgwood Road to
Watkins Glen International Speedway and the proposed Schuyler County Business Park, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County and the Town of Dix have an inter-municipal agreement authorizing the
County to provide technical and funding assistance to the Town for this project, and
WHEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Program has monies available
for the development of infrastructure in rural areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes an application for funds
through the ARC Area Development Program for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby
authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the County’s application as described above;
subject the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 249 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT FOR THE REGION 8 OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the NYS Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation are now in the process of developing the Region 8 Advisory
Committee, which will have the charge of reviewing and modifying recommendations for inclusion in the next
edition of the Open Space Conservation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the county must be represented on the Region 8 Open Space Advisory Committee, said
appointment having to be made by May 15th, and
WHEREAS, Tim Cullenen, Cornell Cooperative Extension Planner, has expressed a willingness and
desire to serve on said Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of Tim
Cullenen to the Region 8 Open Space Advisory Committee effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 250 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: SUPPORTING THE SCHUYLER-STEUBEN REVISED RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL
TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board submitted an
application to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting the establishment of a Rural
Planning Organization (RPO) for Steuben and Schuyler Counties similar to the Metropolitan Planning
Organizations established for transportation planning in metropolitan areas, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has determined that it cannot support the
establishment and funding of an RPO for Schuyler/Steuben Counties, and
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board has proposed that an
informal Transportation Coalition be established to study transportation needs and priorities in the two counties,
and
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board would request
funding for a detailed transportation study, and act in an administrative capacity to coordinate the activities of
the Coalition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby support
the efforts of the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board in submitting to the
NYSDOT a revised proposal establishing a Transportation Coalition for Schuyler/Steuben Counties, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby request that the
NYSDOT support the establishment of said Transportation Coalition and provide the necessary funding for the
proposed transportation study, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be distributed to William
Hess, STCRP & D Board; Peter White, Director NYSDOT Region 6; Stoner Horey, Chair, Steuben County
Legislature.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 251 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has replaced two vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said vehicles as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said vehicles and
place them in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier
S/N 1G1JC54G9LJ205193
One (1) 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier
S/N 1G1JC54G0M7251851
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 252 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AMEND THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, Sheriff Michael Maloney has reviewed and revised the job specification for the position of
Undersheriff, and
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WHEREAS, the Management and Finance Committee has performed a factor rating analysis based on
the revised specification which resulted in a change to Grade Level H in the Management/Confidential Salary
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the factor rating chart (page 16) in the salary plan be
amended as follows:
I II III IV V VI VII Total Grade
Undersheriff
121 135 106 109 83 68 90 712
H, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary grade listing (page 14) in the salary plan be amended to
Grade H for this position.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings feels that if the Management/Confidential Salary Plan is going to be
changed for individuals, it should not be done at the time of hiring. Legislator Bingell stated that this position
was looked at and evaluated by the Management and Finance Committee. She feels it really does need to be in
a higher grade. Legislator Hastings said if that is the case, maybe all job descriptions should be revised at a
certain time of the year, every year.
The Clerk advised Legislator Hastings that the new
Management/Confidential Salary Plan that was just adopted sets a date for the Personnel Officer to bring any
discrepincies to the Legislature’s attention. Legislator Marvel said he was satisfied that the committee was
looking at the position not the person.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 253A Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 253
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 253 be amended.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 253 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CONFERENCE AND MILEAGE EXPENSES –
LEGISLATURE – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Legislative Chairman’s salary was reduced from $15,000 annually to $10,000 annually,
and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Management and Finance Committee that the Legislative
budget be given additional funds for Chairman expenses due to the reduction in salary and the fact that the
position has to bear many out-of-pocket expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$2,000 to account no. 1010.409 – Conference Expense and $1,000 to account no. 1010.430 – Mileage from
Contingency account no. 1990.5.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that the Legislature has always had two line items for conference and
mileage in the budget. She does not like to see a new line item created and does not feel it is necessary. She
feels the $3,000 should be split into both line items, $2,000 into the conference account and $1,000 in the
mileage account, then she will vote for this. The Clerk asked Legislator Hastings if her amendment removed
the part about the auditing committee reviewing the expenses. Legislator Hastings said she sees no need for
that. The Clerk said as Auditor she will bring any concerns she has to the Legislature’s attention.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 254 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR UNDERSHERIFF/STOP DWI
COORDINATOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby acknowledge the appointment by
Michael J. Maloney, Sheriff, of Michael Wood as Undersheriff, at an annual salary of $40,200 for the term
5/9/2000-12/31/2001.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she spoke with the Sheriff about this resolution. She thinks about the
future when reviewing these resolutions. She would like to divide the question and have the resolution
separated. One to appoint Mike Wood as Undersheriff with an annual salary and one to appoint him as DWI
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coordinator with a stipend. There may come a day when Mike leaves and the new Undersheriff may not be
qualified to be the DWI Coordinator.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 255 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT – STOP DWI COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZE STIPEND – SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Wood continue as Stop DWI Coordinator for Schuyler County at an
annual stipend of $5,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be hereby authorized to charge $3,189.92 of the
remaining stipend for the year 2000 to Stop DWI account no. 3315.117.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 256 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. 7 THE YEAR 2000 TO ESTABLISH THE
DISABILITY EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459c
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law establishing the disability exemption pursuant to Real Property Tax
Law Section 459-c was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper
regarding a public hearing to be held May 8, 2000, 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. 5 of the Year 2000/Local Law No.
7 of the year 2000, 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. 5/Local Law No. 7 of the year 2000, together with the
required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law providing for partial exemption from taxation by the County of Schuyler of real property
owned by persons with disabilities and limited income.
Be it enacted by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, as follows:
SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The purpose of this Local Law is to provide real estate tax relief to
persons with disabilities and limited incomes.
SECTION 2: LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY. This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the provisions of Section
459-c of the RPTL of the State of New York.
SECTION 3: SHORT TITLE. This Local Law shall hereafter be known as Real Property Tax Exemption Law
for persons with disabilities and limited incomes.
SECTION 4: REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION.
A.
Real property owned by one or more persons with disabilities, or real property owned by a
husband, wife, or both, or by siblings, at least one of whom has a disability, and whose income,
as hereafter defined, is limited by reason of such disability, shall be exempt from taxation by
Schuyler County to the extent provided in the following schedule:
ANNUAL INCOME
PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
$10,000 or less
50 per centum
More than $10,000 but
less than $11,000
45 per centum
More than $11,000 but
less than $12,000
40 per centum
More than $12,000 but
less than $13,000
35 per centum
More than $13,000 but
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C.
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less than $13,900
30 per centum
More than $13,900 but
less than $14,800
25 per centum
More than $14,800 but
less than $15,700
20 per centum
More than $15,700 but
less than $16,600
15 per centum
More than $16,600 but
less than $17,500
10 per centum
More than $17,500 but
less than $18,400
5 per centum
For purposes of this Local Law:
(1) “sibling” shall mean a brother or sister, whether related through half-blood, whole blood or
adoption.
(2) A person with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment, not due to current
use of alcohol or illegal drug use, which substantially limits such person’s ability to engage
in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks,
walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working and who (i) is certified
to received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) benefits under the federal Social Security Act, or (ii) is certified to receive Railroad
Retirement Disability Benefits under the federal Railroad Retirement Act, or (iii) has
received a certificate from the state commission for the blind and visually handicapped
stating that such person is legally blind.
An award letter from the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Retirement Board or
a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped shall be
submitted as proof of disability.
Any exemption provided by this section shall be computed after all other partial exemptions
allowed by law have been subtracted from the total amount assessed; provided, however, that no
parcel may receive an exemption for the same municipal tax purpose pursuant to both this
section and section four hundred sixty-seven of this title.
No exemption shall be granted:
(1) If the income of the owners or the combined income of the owners of the property for the
income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for exemption
exceeds the sum of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine ($18,399) Dollars.
Income tax year shall mean the twelve-month period for which the owner or owners filed a
federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed, the calendar year. Where title
is vested in either the husband or the wife, their combined income may not exceed such sum,
except where the husband or wife, or ex-husband or ex-wife is absent from the property due
to divorce, legal separation or abandonment, then only the income of the spouse or ex-spouse
residing on the property shall be considered and may not exceed such sum. Such income
shall include Social Security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, total gain from the
sale or exchange of a capital asset, which may be offset by a loss from the sale or exchange
of a capital asset in the same income tax year, net rental income, salary or earnings, and net
income from self-employment, but shall not include a return of capital, gifts, inheritances or
monies earned through employment in the federal foster grandparent program, and any such
income shall be offset by all medical and prescription drug expenses actually paid which
were not reimbursed or paid for by insurance. In computing net rental income and net
income from self-employment, no depreciation deduction shall be allowed for the
exhaustion, wear-and-tear of real or personal property held for the production of income;
(2) Unless the property is used exclusively for residential purposes, provided, however, that in
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the event any portion of such property is not so used exclusively for residential purposes but
is used for other purposes, such portion shall be subject to taxation and the remaining portion
only shall be entitled to the exemption provided by this section;
(3) Unless the real property is the legal residence of and is occupied in whole or in part by the
disabled person; except where the disabled person is absent from the residence while
receiving health-related care as an inpatient of a residential health care facility, as defined in
section twenty-eight hundred one of the public health law, provided that any income accruing
to that person shall be considered income for purposes of this section only to the extent that it
exceeds the amount paid by such person or spouse or sibling of such person for care in the
facility.
SECTION 5: COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS.
A.
Title to that portion of real property owned by a cooperative apartment corporation in which a
tenant-stockholder of such corporation resides, and which is represented by his/her share or
shares of stock in such corporation as determined by its or their proportional relationship to the
total outstanding stock of the corporation, including that owned by the corporation, shall be
deemed to be vested in such tenant-stockholder.
B.
That proportion of the assessment of such real property owned by a cooperative apartment
corporation determined by the relationship of such real property vested in such tenantstockholder to such entire parcel and the buildings thereon owned by such cooperative apartment
corporation in which such tenant-stockholder resides shall be subject to exemption from taxation
pursuant to this section and any exemption so granted shall be credited by the appropriate taxing
authority against the assessed valuation of such real property; the reduction in real property taxes
realized thereby shall be credited by the cooperative apartment corporation against the amount of
such taxes otherwise payable by or chargeable to such tenant-stockholder.
SECTION 6: APPLICATION PROCESS.
A.
Application for such exemption must be made annually by the owner, or all of the owners of the
property, on forms prescribed by the state board, and shall be filed in such assessor’s office on or
before the appropriate taxable status date; provided, however, proof of a permanent disability
need be submitted only in the year exemption pursuant to this section is first sought or the
disability is first determined to be permanent.
B.
At least sixty days prior to the appropriate taxable status date, the assessor shall mail to each
person who was granted exemption pursuant to this section on the latest completed assessment
roll an application form and a notice that such application must be filed on or before taxable
status date and be approved in order for the exemption to continue to be granted. Failure to mail
such application form or the failure of such person to receive the same shall not prevent the levy,
collection and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on property owned by such person.
SECTION 7: TRUSTS.
A.
Trusts. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this section
shall apply to real property held in trust solely for the benefit of a person or persons who would
otherwise be eligible for a real property tax exemption, pursuant to subdivision one of this
section, were such person or persons the owner or owners of such real property.
B.
Life Estates. The provision hereof shall apply to real property in which an eligible person(s)
holds a life estate under an instrument recorded with the Schuyler County Clerk’s Office in such
form as would entitle an instrument to be recorded.
SECTION 8: PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENT. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any
conviction of having made any willful false statement in any application for real property exemption under this
Local Law shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and shall disqualify
the applicant or applicants from further exemption for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION 9: VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, sentence or phrase of this Local Law
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be
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deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion thereof.
SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 257 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: MOTION TO BRING THREE (3) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that three (3) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 258 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS FOR THE TOWN OF ORANGE DATA COLLECTION PROJECT –
REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
WHEREAS, the county has entered into an agreement with the Town of Orange to provide assistance
with the town’s 2001 reassessment project, and
WHEREAS, the data collection phase of the project has begun to fall behind schedule due to the illness
of the data collection vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
execute any and all contracts with vendors providing data collection services in the Town of Orange with the
following stipulations:
1.
That all data collection vendors are subject to the approval of the town assessor.
2.
That the total amount allotted for data collection does not exceed the 2000 budget amount for
that purpose, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each contract for data collection services is subject to the approval
of the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 259 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
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 his 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 of Vacate@ be sent by registered mail to the most
recent owners of record as shown in the property description.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 260 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO CANCEL TAX ON PROPERTY TAX MAP #12.-1-77.12 IN THE
TOWN OF HECTOR
WHEREAS, there was a clerical error in a tax search for tax map #12.-1-77.12 formerly assessed to
Walter and Marilyn Wings, currently assessed to Tim and Lisa Joens, and
WHEREAS, this error makes it impossible to enforce the outstanding taxes on this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to cancel the
outstanding taxes for 1998 and 1999 for the aforementioned property, which total $688.18 by charging the
Uncollectible for $607.22 and writing off the penalties and fees in the amount of $80.96.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. She informed the public
that her committee will be discussing the radio system this month. She hopes the Mayor of Watkins Glen and
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the Fire Chief of Watkins Glen will be present. They will also be discussing the possibility of a new dog
shelter.
Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. She is delighted to announce that there
is a new Head Start Director, her name is Brennan Reddick.
Legislator Larison reported on the Public Works Committee. He took a tour of the roads in Schuyler
County with the Highway Superintendent. They are repairing the roads that are in need of repair. He believes
that if some preventive maintenance had been done earlier, the county would not have to do this now. He has a
map of what roads and bridges are being repaired, which is available for review.
Legislator Marvel reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. At the
last meeting a presentation was made pertaining to the state of a water and sewer plant being developed in
Genesee County. There is a need for the Town of Dix water/sewer district project to be incorporated into the
County’s comprehensive plan. He also reported that Community Progress, Inc. has informed the Legislature
that there is money available for housing repairs in the Town of Catharine that needs to be spent before they
lose it. There is 100% funding available with no match required. Please call Michelle Benjamin at Cornell
Cooperative Extension if you know of anyone who could use this program.
Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. She said the building project to move
Public Health in with Mental Health is progressing.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer suggested that the Legislature write a letter to the schools and towns encouraging them
to also adopt a Local Law on the disability exemption.
Duane Spilde reported that the Rabies Clinics in the towns will only be held once a year in the spring to
make things more efficient. Also the Mental Health Association is honoring Virginia Houseknecht this year for
her dedication to the parenting program in Schuyler County.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 12, 2000
The June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Hastings and followed by a Moment of
Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Tom Ryan suggested that on Resolution No. 264 a deadline be set for response to the survey. A timeline
might help the Legislature make a timely decision. Tom Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, stated that
even if the local law were passed tonight, the exemption would not take effect until the year 2002. One must
apply by March 31st in order to qualify for the next year’s tax roll.
Irene Brown has concerns relative to Resolution No. 275, specifically about the process of appointing
members to the Environmental Management Council (EMC). She has been on the EMC for many years and is
proud of their accomplishments. She is disturbed about how new appointments are being made this year. For a
long time, EMC was unable to gather enough members for a quorum and had no chairman. It is good to have
people now wanting to join. Most of the recommendations to the council were approved except for the
exclusion of one person. She is disappointed in how this person has been excluded. She feels any other
decision that came out of EMC would be looked upon differently, therefore, she is resigning from EMC. She
does not want her name to be tainted. She hopes the Legislature will reconsider this decision tonight.
Casey Creamer said he participated in the May Household Hazardous Waste Day. It was a positive
experience for him and a great way to get rid of unwanted tires. However, he felt there could be some
improvements. He thought it was inappropriate that people were asking for donations while one
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waited in line. He thought the program was totally funded by the county. He also felt it was discriminatory,
because some businesses were welcome and some were excluded. The agriculture business was welcome and
not others.
Phil Smith, Veteran’s Services Director, said he is in support of the Alternative Veterans Exemption.
He is currently designing a survey form for members to complete giving him all of the information he needs.
He is in the office every day and he encouraged people to contact him. Tom Ryan thanked Phil Smith for his
cooperation with this matter.
Sue Brill asked about the moving expenses for the County Administrator referenced in the Local Law.
She wanted to know how much it was going to cost. Chairman Gifford stated that he does not know, the
County Administrator will have to submit bills for reimbursement.
RESOLUTION NO. 261 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the May 8, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County
Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 262 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENTS – OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has the authority to appoint members to the OFA
Advisory Council, and
WHEREAS, two members have recently made the decision to retire from the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the
appointment of William Anderson of Reading and Beverly Vona of Watkins Glen, to the Office for the Aging
Advisory Council for the term January, 2000 through December, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 263 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT, SUMMER COMPONENT,
YOUTH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has received $53,859.80 from the Chemung, Schuyler,
Steuben Workforce Development Board, as follows:
Personnel
$12,162.00
Youth Wages
$34,377.00
Operation/Fringe
$ 6,040.80.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Youth Bureau be designated
administrator for the Workforce Investment Act, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Youth Services Planner be authorized to increase the hours for
the Youth Program Coordinator position from 17.0 hours per week to 35 hours per week for up to 14 weeks
starting June 13, 2000 and hire one part-time Youth Counselor at $11.74 per hour for 17 hours per week for 9
weeks starting June 26, 2000, and hire up to 67 youth workers at $5.15 per hour.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 264 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF LEGISLATURE TO WRITE LETTER IN SUPPORT OF
ALTERNATIVE VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION
WHEREAS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion of Schuyler County
support the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature is considering the issue, but is unable to make a responsible decision due to
the lack of demographic information.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to send a
letter to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion expressing the Legislature’s willingness to
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look at the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption and requesting their assistance in surveying the county’s
population so that the Legislature shall make an informed, responsible decision on this issue.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 265 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 2000 HEAP BUDGET – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, New York State has authorized additional benefits to HEAP recipients due to the
substantial increase in heating costs for the winter of 1999-2000, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs additional funds budgeted to pay these benefits,
and
WHEREAS, HEAP benefits are reimbursed with 100% Federal aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 budget be
amended as follows:
+ 100,000
6141.400
HEAP Expenditures
+ 100,000
6141-4641
Federal Aid – HEAP
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE BILLING SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH DATACRON – PUBLIC
HEALTH - WITHDRAWN
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department purchased billing software from Datacron, (owned by
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M Corporation)), and
WHEREAS, as stated in the Datacron Agreement, the software support begins once the program has
successfully billed insurance, which it has, and
WHEREAS, the software support amount will be billed at $805 per month, which includes support for
the Home Care Billing Program, Scheduler, Clinical Documentation for Clerical, and Clinical Documentation
for Point of Care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Public Health
Department to begin the monthly support payments of $805.00 to Datacron for the term August 24, 1999 to
August 23, 2000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 266 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. –
MENTAL HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby authorized to execute, and the
Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to approve a contract to be renewed annually with Ikon Office
Solutions from April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, at a rate of $175, funding available in Mental Health
account no. 4310.426; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 267 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO 2000 COUNTY BUDGET FOR ALCOHOLISM SERVICE
PROGRAMS – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has approved additional funding
for the Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA) and for the Council on
Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes, Inc., and the following budget
modifications are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the County Treasurer to
amend the 2000 County budget as follows:
+ $ 3,951
4322.336
FLACRA
+ $21,364
4322.550
Council on Alcoholism
+ $25,315
4322-3490
State Aid
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 268 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
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ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM FAIRMAN DRILLING COMPANY FOR OIL/GAS LEASING ON
COUNTY-OWNED LAND
WHEREAS, Schuyler County requested proposals for oil and gas leasing on certain county-owned land,
and
WHEREAS, only one proposal was received and the Management and Finance Committee recommends
acceptance of the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature accept the proposal from Fairman
Drilling Company for oil and gas leasing on certain county owned lands as follows:
Tax Map #92-2-26 1st year rental payment of $35 per acre
Annual Rental of $10 per acre thereafter
Primary term of 3 years
1/8th royalty payment of the gross proceeds from the production
Tax Map #92-2-24 1st year rental payment of $55 per acre
Annual Rental of $10 per acre thereafter
Primary term of 3 years
1/8th royalty payment of the gross proceeds from the production
Tax Map #5-1-29
One year primary term for $250
1/8th royalty payment of the gross proceeds from the production, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a
lease agreement with Fairman Drilling Company as set forth above; subject to the approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 269 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Department has a 2-drawer safe, which is not usable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said safe surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said safe and place
in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Shaw Walker 2-drawer safe
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 270 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – WATERSHED DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Watershed Department has replaced one vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said vehicle as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said vehicle and
place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
S/N 1G1BL5168JA161265
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 271 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 2000 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 2000 tax auction properties, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, bids are to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2000 by the
Clerk of the Legislature, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Bids are to be opened and considered at
the Management and Finance Committee meeting on June 21, 2000, at which time a recommendation for
Legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids to be made at the July 10, 2000 Regular
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Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature; the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 272 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION ON DELAYING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON INTERNET TAX
MORATORIUM
WHEREAS, out-of-state remote sellers who conduct sales via the Internet, mail order and phone are not
required by law to collect existing sales and use taxes imposed by state and local governments, and
WHEREAS, the primary barrier to collecting taxes on remote sales is the Supreme Court’s ruling in
Quill v. North Dakota which defers to Congress to authorize states to require remote sellers to collect taxes in a
manner that does not unduly burden Interstate commerce, and
WHEREAS, state and local governments are working together to implement a streamlines sales tax
system that would simplify definitions, tax rates and tax bases and use 21st Century technology in the collection
process, and
WHEREAS, current laws create a competitive disadvantage and great inequities between merchants
who sell from traditional “brick and mortar” establishments and those who sell from electronic stores, and
WHEREAS, increasing sales on the Internet, and the resulting erosion of sales and use tax revenues, will
limit the ability of states and governments and school districts to finance essential public services such as
police, fire, emergency medical service, education, social services, infrastructure development, and health care,
and
WHEREAS, a recent University of Tennessee study estimates that state sales tax revenue losses in 2003
will exceed $10 billion, and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce failed to reach a legally required
consensus on fair and equitable treatment of both remote sellers and “Main Street” retailers and also proposed
that Congress preempt state and local sovereignty guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature support simplification
of state and local sales taxes and urges states to move expeditiously to develop and approve model
simplification legislation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Congress should not extend or expand the current moratorium until
its expiration in October 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if state and local governments choose to negotiate a brief extension
of the existing moratorium as part of a broader bill, such an extension:
 Should only be effective for a short period of time (no more than two years), and
 Must be linked to states’ successfully implementing sales tax simplification, which would trigger
Congressional authorization of expanded duty to collect use taxes on remote sales, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be directed to send certified copies of
this resolution to Congressman Amory Houghton, Jr., U.S. Senator Charles E. Shumer, U.S. Senator Daniel P.
Moynihan, NYS Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., NYS Assemblyman James Bacalles, the New York State
Association of Counties and the Inter-County Association of Western New York.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 273 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF SCOPED AGREEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2000
WHEREAS, the current SCOPED contract expires June 9, 2000, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED wishes to continue to provide economic development services to Schuyler
County, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County wishes to discuss the terms and conditions of a renewal contract which
will become effective on the calendar year instead of a mid-year cycle as is currently done, and
WHEREAS, extension of the current contract until the end of the year will allow time for both parties to
come to mutually acceptable terms for the future contract.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into an extension of the current contract with SCOPED for the remainder of the year 2000, there being no
cost involved since payment for the year 2000 has already been made; extension to be drafted by the Schuyler
County Attorney.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated for the record that she is having trouble voting yes on this resolution
because of the rent status. How much public funding will be going towards paying the rent? What is National
Health Care’s actual roll in the community? She feels there is a lack of support for locally-owned business in
the area. The dairy farmers have not been contacted about the specialty cheese process, they are in dire need for
help. There is lack of a vision statement by SCOPED. If she votes yes, she hopes things will change this next
year.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 274 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AGREEMENT TO BE LOCAL SPONSOR FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION
FOR HORSEHEADS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
WHEREAS, the Horseheads Snowmobile Club wishes to use the Schuyler County Government as their
authorized local sponsor for their grant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department would be the administrator of the grant and the County Treasurer
would administer the grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Horseheads Snowmobile Club will carry $1,000,000 in insurance with a copy filed in
the Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will issue the trail permit to the
Horseheads Snowmobile Club with the idea that there will be less needed grooming maintenance for the trails.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to be the
authorized local sponsor for the Horseheads Snowmobile Club in the pursuit of Snowmobile Trails Grant funds,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the
grant application.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 275A Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 275 - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 275 be amended.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young said she would like to amend this resolution to include Michael Oates to the
appointments. Legislator Hastings said it is a difficult situation for the Chairman to have the responsibility to
make these decisions. She will be voting no to the amendment in respect for the Chairman’s position.
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to go into executive session to discuss a matter leading to the
appointment of a particular person, SECOND by Chairman Gifford. Motion carried five ayes to three noes.
Noes: Hastings, Young, Bingell.
MOTION by Legislator Larison to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler.
Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
VOTE: Failed 3-5. Noes: Hastings, Karius, Larison, Marvel, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 275 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: APPOINTMENTS – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature approve Chairman Gifford’s appointment of the following
individuals to the Environmental Management Council for the terms indicated below:
Dan Teed, Town of Dix
6/12/2000-12/31/01
Bob King, Village of Watkins Glen
6/12/2000-12/31/01
John Gregoire, Member at Large
6/12/2000-12/31/01
Susan Gregoire, Member at Large
6/12/2000-12/31/01
Carl Peters, Member at Large
6/12/2000-12/31/01
Kelsey Jones, Member at Large
6/12/2000-12/31/01
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Bruce Adams, Chairman
6/12/2000-12/31/00
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Bingell.
RESOLUTION NO. 276 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby creates the Schuyler County
Information Technology Steering Committee, to be comprised of representatives of county, town and village
government, in order to:
1. Develop an Information Technology (IT) strategy offering guidance to an integrated, countywide IT
program.
2. Form subcommittees and interface with users from both the private and public sectors to address common
IT issues.
3. Offer recommendations regarding IT initiatives, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes the appointments of the
following individuals to the Information Technology Steering Committee, to serve until further notice:
Thomas R. Bloodgood (Chairman)
Doris L. Karius
Randy Deal
Robin Kay Reed
Mark Hills
Ben Dickens
Deborah Riley
Cedric Stewart
Jean Kosty
Suzanne Casselberry
Michael Baker
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Bingell.
RESOLUTION NO. 277 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH OFFICE EQUIPMENT SOURCE, INC. FOR
XEROX 3001 ENGINEERING COPIER – REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
WHEREAS, an annual maintenance agreement is available for the recently purchased Xerox 3001
Copier, in the Real Property Tax Service office, for $384.00 a year and $.071 per metered foot, said money
funded in the 2000 budget in account no. 1355.426.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign a maintenance agreement on the aforementioned with a term of April 15, 2000 through April
14, 2001, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 278 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH NYS OFFICE OF REAL
PROPERTY SERVICES
WHEREAS, The State of New York Office of Real Property Services, (ORPS), and Schuyler County
seek an agreement governing the electronic transmission of real property data, and
WHEREAS, a partnership between ORPS and Schuyler County in the collection and electronic
transmission of sales data, with payment to the county on a quarterly basis, would foster improved real property
tax administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and is hereby
authorized to sign the 24 month Memorandum of Understanding starting January 1, 2000 through December 31,
2001, pending the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 279 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
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RE:
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REQUEST THE NEW YORK STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS TO
IMPLEMENT THE ROGERS-ALLEN ACT
WHEREAS, farmers in New York State have been struggling for many years to operate and maintain
their farms while receiving low milk prices, even though the rest of the nation is benefiting from a strong
economy, and
WHEREAS, the farmers are now being negatively affected by the rising cost of fuel which is being
passed on to the farmers from the milk haulers, and
WHEREAS, these increasing fuel costs will also impact the operational costs of the farms when spring
planting and haying begin, and
WHEREAS, the Rogers-Allen Act is a longstanding New York State law which allows the New York
State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to establish an emergency price for Class I, Class II and Class
III milk in New York State to help maintain the viability of agriculture in the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby strongly and
vigorously urges the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to implement the Rogers-Allen
Act immediately so that agriculture can remain a viable industry in New York State, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be directed to send certified copies of
this resolution to Nathan Rudgers, New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, One Winners
Circle, Albany, NY 12235; Governor George E. Pataki; Senator Joseph Bruno; Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr.;
Assemblyman James G. Bacalles, the New York State Farm Bureau; the InterCounty Association of Western
New York; and the New York State Association of Counties.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 280 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
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, 1999 through March 31, 2000, 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. 281 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: URGING INCLUSION OF LOCAL FUNDING IN PROPOSED NEW YORK STATE
TRANSPORTATION BOND ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 153 OF THE COUNTY LAW
WHEREAS, local governments own 95% of the roads in New York State (85,000 miles), and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of the aforementioned roads are deficient, and
WHEREAS, local governments own 50% of the bridges in New York State, half of which are rated
deficient and in need of major structural repair, and
WHEREAS, the CHIPs Capital and Maintenance funds are not adequate to address the deficiencies on
the local transportation system, and have been cut or held constant while inflation erodes purchasing power, and
WHEREAS, currently about 75% of funds used to repair the local road and bridge system comes from
County real property taxes, and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature is considering authorizing a $3.8 billion Transportation Bond Act to
be placed on the November, 2000 ballot, and
WHEREAS, there is a proposed 50%-50% split between mass transit and highways and bridges, and
WHEREAS, there has been no indication as to whether local governments would be eligible for funding
under the Bond Act, and
WHEREAS, local governments need at least $500 million to be included in the Bond Act ($100 million
annually over the five-year capital transportation program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby strongly urges
the State Legislature to provide for local eligibility for Transportation Bond Act funds as described above, and
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EXHIBIT "A"
MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMOUNG TOWNS AND VILLAGES
OCTOBER 1, 1999 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000
Catharine
In Assess
11,473,561
Cayuta
Out Assess
35,658,479
Total Value
47,132,040
Total Dbid. Vill. Share
94,264,080
471.57
16,747,031
16,747,031
33,494,062
Town Share Distribution
3,402.77
3,874.34
Percentage
12.1717
4,378.87
4,378.87
0.0000
Dix WG
Dix MF
53,053,030
1,818,945
58,186,233
113,058,208
226,116,416 3,409.81
116.91
11,006.19
14,532.91
23.4627
0.8044
Hector
6,613,802
163,670,784
170,284,586
340,569,172
491.73
24,829.20
25,320.93
1.9420
2,557,408
33,892,753
25,741,426
62,191,587
124,383,174
197.54
2,617.98
6,792.20
9,607.72
2.0561
27.2487
21,544,259
21,544,259
43,088,518
6,591.09
6,591.09
0.0000
63,573,420
71,577,720
143,155,440
8,744.82
9,262.73
5.5913
86,563,587
86,563,587
173,127,174
6,556.29
6,556.29
0.0000
1,178,198,036 7,823.45
72,301.43
/s/ Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
80,124.88
73.2769
Montour-OD
Montour-MF
Orange
Reading
8,004,300
Tyrone
TOTALS
117,413,799
471,685,219
589,099,018
APPROVED BY COMMITTEE:
517.91
Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
/s/ Patricia L. Hastings
Patricia L. Hastings
/s/ Jerold D. Marvel
Jerold D. Marvel
/s/ Sharon S. Bingell
Sharon S. Bingell
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor
George E. Pataki, NYS Senate Majority Leader, NYS Senate Minority Leader, NYS Senator John R. Kuhl,
NYS Assembly Majority Leader, NYS Assembly Minority Leader, NYS Assemblyman James Bacalles,
NYSAC and the InterCounty Association of Western New York.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 282 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE LETTER OF INTEREST TO NYSAC REGARDING POOL PARTICIPANTS FOR
NEW YORK COUNTY TOBACCO TRUST (NYCTT)
WHEREAS, the County is entitled to receive payments (“TSRs”) under the Master Settlement
Agreement (the “MSA”) and related Consent Decree and Final Judgement of the Supreme Court of the State of
New York, County of New York dated December 23, 1998 in the class action entitled State of New York et. al.
V. Phillip Morris Incorporated, et. al. (Index No. 400361/97), and
WHEREAS, receipt of TSRs are subject to numerous adjustments based upon a variety of factors
including tobacco consumption patterns and market share of non-participating manufacturers, and
WHEREAS, there are a number of risks associated with receipt of such TSRs including, primarily,
litigation affecting participating manufacturers and possible bankruptcy as a result thereof, and
WHEREAS, the County is considering selling its right to receive TSRs under the MSA to reduce such
risks and recognize the benefits thereof immediately, and
WHEREAS, the County is considering joining with other counties within the State of New York to
reduce the costs associated with a securitization transaction designed to effectuate a sale of the TSRs and to
maximize the net proceeds available to the County up front, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Counties (“NYSAC”) has organized a pooled tobacco
settlement securitization program – the New York County Tobacco Trust (“NYCTT”) that will achieve such
ends, and
WHEREAS, the timing of passage of the local law necessary in order for the County to sell the TSRs
needs to be coordinated with the timing of passage of local laws by other counties, and
WHEREAS, the local development corporation to be created pursuant to the aforementioned local law,
once created, would be specifically authorized to move forward as a participant in the NYCTT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Section 1.
The County intends to submit a local law for consideration substantially in the form
attached thereto as Exhibit A no later than June 30, 2000 with final action thereon no later than September 15,
2000.
Section 2.
The Schuyler County Legislature is designated as the contract person(s) authorized to
represent the County during the consideration of securitization through the NYCTT.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
EXHIBIT “A”
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO.
OF THE YEAR 2000
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
Section 1.
Legislative Intent
The Legislature hereby finds that:
A.
The County of Schuyler is entitled to receive payments under the Master Settlement Agreement
(hereinafter, the “MSA”) and the Consent Decree and Final Judgement of the Supreme County
of the State of New York, County of New York, dated December 23, 1998 (hereinafter, as the
same may be amended or modified, the “Decree”) in the class action entitled State of New York
et. al. V. Phillip Morris Incorporated, et. al. (Index No. 400361/97), and
B.
In order to secure to present generations a portion of the benefits intended to be conferred by the
MSA and the Decree it is necessary or desirable for the County to sell all or a portion of its
rights, title and interest in, to and under the Decree and in and to the moneys payable to the
County under the MSA and the Decree (all such rights, title and interest hereinafter collectively
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referred to as the “Tobacco Settlement Revenues”) to a local development corporation to be
created by the County pursuant to the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York.
Section 2.
Authorization to take all actions necessary to effect sales and to benefit from the
consideration to be received from such sales.
The County is hereby authorized to sell to the said local development corporation, and to take
any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect one or more sales to the said local development
corporation of, the County’s rights, title and interest in and to all or a portion of the Tobacco Settlement
Revenues and to take any and all actions necessary or desirable to enable the County to benefit from the
consideration to be received from any such sale. The County Executive (Chairman of the County
Legislature) or his designee(s) may approve the terms and conditions of any such transaction and the
form and substance of any agreement of sale or other document necessary or desirable to effect any such
transaction including the power to execute and deliver any such agreement or other document as may be
approved by the person executing the same and to take any and all other actions necessary or desirable
to enter into, facilitate or consummate such transaction, including agreeing to pay certain fees and
expenses which will be payable regardless of whether or not such transaction is consummated. The
County shall use approximately $
of the initial proceeds to be received from said
corporation from such sale to finance certain capital projects identified in the County’s capital program
and the remaining initial proceeds to finance the defeasance of County obligations. It is the intent of this
local law that a sale by the County of Tobacco Settlement Revenues to the said local development
corporation is, and it is hereby deemed to be, a true sale and not a borrowing.
Section 3.
Local Development Corporation.
The Chairman of the County Legislature or his designee(s) is hereby authorized to take all
actions necessary to create a corporation pursuant to the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law
1411 (hereinafter, the “Corporation”). The Corporation shall be granted all powers as may be deemed
necessary by the County Executive (Chairman of the County Legislature) or his designee(s) which
powers shall include, but not limited to, the power to purchase from the County its right, title and
interest in and to all or a portion of the Tobacco Settlement Revenues, to issue bonds, notes and other
evidence of indebtedness and other securities and to incur other obligations, to create and transfer assets
of the Corporation to a trust or other entity, and to take all other actions as may be necessary in
connections therewith.
It is the specific intention of the Legislature that the purpose and scope of the Corporation be
limited to the transactions contemplated by this local law including the purchase of Tobacco Settlement
Revenues from the County, the financing of any such purchase and related transactions.
Section 4.
Covenant and Agreement.
The County is hereby authorized to covenant and agree with the Corporation in a transaction
contemplated by this local law for the benefit of the Corporation and the holders from time to time of
any bonds, notes or other obligations or other securities (hereinafter collectively, the “Securities”) issued
by the Corporation that the County will not limit or alter the rights of the Corporation to fulfill the terms
of its agreements with the holders of the Securities or in any way impair the rights and remedies of such
holders or the security for the Securities until the Securities, together with the interest due thereon or
payable in respect thereof and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or
on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged. The County Executive (Chairman of the
County Legislature) or his designee(s) is granted the power to make such a covenant to and agreement
with the Corporation and to take any and all actions necessary or desirable to cause such covenant and
agreement to be made or enforced. The Corporation is hereby authorized to assign to or for the benefit
of the holders of its Securities any covenant or agreement made by the County pursuant to this Section.
Section 5.
This local law takes effect upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided
by Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
RESOLUTION NO. 283 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
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RE:
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DISABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/00-6/30/2001 - PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 230-00 authorized advertising for bids for transportation of preschool
handicapped children, and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened at the June 5, 2000 Legislative Resolution Review
Committee meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid from Schuyler Arc for transportation of
preschool handicapped children to and from Frank Pierce Early Childhood Center, Franziska Racker Centers,
STC BOCES-Horseheads, Chemung County UCP, and Yates Arc/Keuka Lake Schools from July 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2001 in the amount of $117.50 per child per day plus $6.00 per additional child 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 SCT BOCES-Watkins Glen from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 in the amount
of $78.50 per child per day plus $6.00 per additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Oaks Garage, Inc. for transportation of preschool
handicapped children to and from Yates Arc/Keuka Lakes Schools from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 in the
amount of $89.00 per child per day plus $30.00 per additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Schuyler Arc for miscellaneous transportation of
preschool handicapped children from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 in the amount of $1.32 per child be, and
hereby is, accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since certain students may be eligible for transport by a parent,
school district or public transportation, this award is not an exclusive contract for services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contracts necessary to carry out such transportation services are
hereby authorized for signature by the Chairman of this Legislature, subject to the approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 284 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF SERVICES AIDE POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, it is necessary, because of health reasons, to move an employee from a full-time Meal
Deliverer position (Tivon Meir) to another position, and
WHEREAS, an additional Services Aide position is necessary to manage increased responsibilities of
Office for the Aging programs, and
WHEREAS, hours can be maneuvered so that there is no additional salary cost to the county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the creation of
a Services Aide position for the Office for the Aging to work 4-hours per day to be filled by Tivon Meir, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vacated full-time Meal Deliverer position be reduced from 7 to
4 hours per day and that Charles Smith be approved to fill that position, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 17 hour per week Meal Deliverer position vacated by Charles
Smith be filled.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she will vote no on this resolution. She feels insecure about the
answers she has been given on funding for this position. She also feels this is creating a position for a person
and not hiring a person for a position. Legislator Bingell stated that they are only increasing positions by one
hour, she is not uncomfortable at all.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 285 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE COUNTY MATCH FOR RURAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY PROJECT
WHEREAS, NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has indicated that they would support
Steuben/Schuyler’s application to initiate a rural transportation study project, and
WHEREAS, NYSDOT would have to commit federal highway project funding to undertake the study
program which would require a match from the counties of 20%, and
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WHEREAS, Schuyler County’s share of that match would be $2,466 compared to Steuben County’s
share of $4,934, and
WHEREAS, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development (STCRP & D) Board is
requesting the state to fund the study and make a determination if they can assist on providing match up to the
50% level, and
WHEREAS, if the state comes up with 50% match, STCRP & D Board would provide the other 50%
eliminating the need of any match from the counties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby supports the
application to initiate a rural transportation study project for Steuben/Schuyler counties and commits to its local
match of $2,466, only if needed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$2,466 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Transportation account no. 5630.555-Southern Tier Planning.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 286 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO BRING THREE (3) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that three (3) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 287 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (CSEA)
WHEREAS, the County and CSEA agree upon certain terms relative to a Stand-By Pay issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to the
terms of the Memorandum of Agreement as drafted and approved by the County’s labor counsel relative to a
Stand-By Pay issue, and authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to execute the same.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 288 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF SCHUYLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of the year 1999 established the office of County Administrator for
Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, a Search Committee screened and interviewed candidates, and recommends the
appointment of James D. Corl as County Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of James D.
Corl as Schuyler County Administrator for the term July 3, 2000 through December 31, 2001 at an annual
salary of $65,000.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison said he can not vote yes on this resolution. He told his people he would not
support this position. However, he will work with the County Administrator to make the job successful. He
feels it is a lot of money being spent on an experiment. Legislator Bingell said the Legislature has already
voted on the position. She will be voting for the candidate for the position. She feels he is the best candidate
they have found. Legislator Young said she will also be voting no on this resolution. She feels it has not been
well thought out, departments that will be impacted have not been included in the process, and people of
District I told her they did not want this position.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 289 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 8 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE
YEAR 1999 ALLOWING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MOVING EXPENSES FOR THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
WHEREAS, the Legislature desires to have the ability to offer reimbursement of moving expenses for a
candidate accepting the position of county administrator as part of the total compensation package, and
WHEREAS, State Comptroller Opinion #87-8 states that a county may pay the actual moving expenses
provided it does so by Local Law.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 8 of the year 2000 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
July 10, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 8 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1999 allowing for reimbursement of moving
expenses for the Office of County Administrator.
Be it enacted by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, to amend Local Law No. 3 of the
Year 1999, as follows:
SECTION 4. SALARY
The County Administrator shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the County Legislature. The
County Administrator may also receive reimbursement for moving expenses as part of the total compensation
package if determined appropriate by the County Legislature. Said reimbursement to be fixed by the County
Legislature.
This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided by the
Municipal Home Rule Law.
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to waive the rules, SECOND by Legislator Bingell. Motion carried
eight ayes to zero noes.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Larison.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. The committee will be
discussing increasing the District Attorney position to full-time and the State’s Aid to Prosecution bill. The
committee is considering making the District Attorney full-time with the State paying 50% of the salary. Also,
Schuyler County will be receiving $50,000 for the District Attorney’s Office through Aid to Prosecution. The
committee also discussed the possibility of hiring a consultant for the radio communication problems. The
committee is looking at proposals now. The Odessa-Montour School District has requested that the Sheriff look
into grants for a school resource officer in the schools. There are two funding possibilities and a federal
program available.
Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. She talked about the Economic
Opportunity Program Board. She feels they need to increase their action in Schuyler County or decide why we
are a part of it. Legislator Young clarified some facts regarding the Runaway and Homeless Program conducted
by the Youth Bureau, which is part of the Resource Allocation Plan for that department. She feels very strongly
that there is a need for this program in Schuyler County.
Legislator Karius reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. She said the revaluation in the
Town of Orange is going well.
Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. He thanked everyone that
participated in the hiring process for the County Administrator. He hopes the county selected the right person.
He looks forward to the opportunity to work with him. He wanted the public to know that all of the money
spent on this position was money appropriated in the 2000 budget. He also reported that the Health Insurance
Review Committee (HIRC) process is going well. They hope to hear more tomorrow from the consultant. He
reported that on Tuesday, June 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. there is a meeting scheduled with the county’s bond
counsel to discuss the Tobacco settlement and securitization. He has another issue he is looking at, which is
studying the county’s tax structure. He will soon be proposing some ideas in that regard.
Legislator Larison reported that the State has passed a bill allowing hunters to give up their deer in order
for it to be donated to the food pantry and are then able to fill another deer tag. Chemung County is helping out
by paying for the processing fee. The meat is then given to the local food pantry. He feels it is a good idea,
there are more deer now than ever.
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Legislator Marvel reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. The
committee may consider a partnership with Tompkins and Tioga Counties to get some relief on electric bills, by
purchasing power as a cooperative. There is now a farmer's market at the lakefront made possible through a
grant received by SCOPED. At the market there will be crafts and fruits and vegetables available, to name a
few.
Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. Both the Mental Health and Public
Health Departments have been very active. They have a lot of things going on including the Healthy Heart
Program.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked what securitization is in relation to the Tobacco settlement. Chairman Gifford
explained that it is borrowing against future payments.
Tom Ryan said he would like information on the County Administrator. The Clerk informed him that
there is a press release available. He also thanked the Legislators for voting yes on the Alternative Veterans
Exemption Resolution.
Fred Yahn asked if the Legislature plans on tracking the savings that might occur with the County
Administrator. Chairman Gifford said he hopes to see it at budget time, time will tell. Legislator Hastings
stated that Mr. Corl claims he will certainly save his salary and more. She feels the county needs more help
than just with financial problems.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 28, 2000
The June 28, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 8:45 a.m.
by Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of
Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Marvel. County Attorney Coleman was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 290 Motion by Karius, Second by Bleiler.
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.
Introduction of Local Law in relation to the sale by Schuyler County of its rights to receive payments
expected to become due under the Master Settlement Agreement and the related Consent Decree and
Final Judgment with various Tobacco companies.
2.
Authorize Chairman of the Legislature to Sign Memorandum of Agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs
Association.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 291 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 9 OF THE YEAR 2000 IN RELATION TO THE SALE BY SCHUYLER
COUNTY OF ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS EXPECTED TO BECOME DUE UNDER
THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE RELATED CONSENT DECREE AND
FINAL JUDGEMENT WITH VARIOUS TOBACCO COMPANIES
WHEREAS, Schuyler County is entitled to receive payments under the Master Settlement Agreement
(Tobacco Settlement), and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for the County to sell all or a portion of its rights under the Master Settlement
Agreement to a local development corporation.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 9 of the year 2000 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 14, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
Section 1.
Legislative Intent
The Legislature hereby finds that:
A. The County of Schuyler is entitled to receive payments under the Master Settlement Agreement
(hereinafter, the “MSA”) and the Consent Decree and Final Judgement of the Supreme County of the
State of New York, County of New York, dated December 23, 1998 (hereinafter, as the same may be
amended or modified, the “Decree”) in the class action entitled State of New York et al. v. Phillip
Morris Incorporated, et al. (Index No. 400361/97), and
B. In order to secure to present generations a portion of the benefits intended to be conferred by the
MSA and the Decree it is necessary or desirable for the County to sell all or a portion of its rights,
title and interest in, to and under the Decree and in and to the moneys payable to the County under
the MSA and the Decree (all such rights, title and interest hereinafter collectively referred to as the
“Tobacco Settlement Revenues”) to a local development corporation to be created by the County
pursuant to the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York.
Section 2.
Authorization to take all actions necessary to effect sales and to benefit from the
consideration to be received from such sales.
The County is hereby authorized to sell to the said local development corporation, and to take
any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect one or more sales to the said local development
corporation of, the County’s rights, title and interest in and to all or a portion of the Tobacco Settlement
Revenues and to take any and all actions necessary or desirable to enable the County to benefit from the
consideration to be received from any such sale. The Chairman of the County Legislature or his
designee(s) may approve the terms and conditions of any such transaction and the from and substance of
any agreement of sale or other document necessary or desirable to effect any such transaction including
the power to execute and deliver any such agreement or other document as may be approved by the
person executing the same and to take any and all other actions necessary or desirable to enter into,
facilitate or consummate such transaction, including agreeing to pay certain fees and expenses which
will be payable regardless of whether or not such transaction is consummated. The County shall use
approximately $2.9 million initial proceeds to be received from said corporation from such sale to
finance certain capital projects identified in the County’s capital program and the remaining initial
proceeds to finance the defeasance of County obligations. It is the intent of this local law that a sale by
the County of Tobacco Settlement Revenues to the said local development corporation is, and it is
hereby deemed to be, a true sale and not a borrowing.
Section 3.
Local Development Corporation.
The Chairman of the County Legislature or his designee(s) is hereby authorized to take all
actions necessary to create a corporation pursuant to the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law
1411 (hereinafter, the “Corporation”). The Corporation shall be granted all powers as may be deemed
necessary by the Chairman of the County Legislature or his designee(s) which powers shall include, but
not limited to, the power to purchase from the County its right, title and interest in and to all or a portion
of the Tobacco Settlement Revenues, to issue bonds, notes and other evidence of indebtedness and other
securities and to incur other obligations, to create and transfer assets of the Corporation to a trust or
other entity, and to take all other actions as may be necessary in connections therewith.
It is the specific intention of the Legislature that the purpose and scope of the Corporation be
limited to the transactions contemplated by this local law including the purchase of Tobacco Settlement
Revenues from the County, the financing of any such purchase and related transactions.
Section 4.
Covenant and Agreement.
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The County is hereby authorized to covenant and agree with the Corporation in a transaction
contemplated by this local law for the benefit of the Corporation and the holders from time to time of
any bonds, notes or other obligations or other securities (hereinafter collectively, the “Securities”) issued
by the Corporation that the County will not limit or alter the rights of the Corporation to fulfill the terms
of its agreements with the holders of the Securities or in any way impair the rights and remedies of such
holders or the security for the Securities until the Securities, together with the interest due thereon or
payable in respect thereof and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or
on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged. The Chairman of the County Legislature or his
designee(s) is granted the power to make such a covenant to and agreement with the Corporation and to
take any and all actions necessary or desirable to cause such covenant and agreement to be made or
enforced. The Corporation is hereby authorized to assign to or for the benefit of the holders of its
Securities any covenant or agreement made by the County pursuant to this Section.
Section 5.
This local law takes effect upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided
by Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked if this proposal is being made solely from First Albany Bank?
Chairman Gifford said no, it is being presented by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).
Legislator Young said she understands that 83% of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) goes to the county
and the rest goes to First Albany. Chairman Gifford explained that not all of it goes to First Albany, some will
go to bond counsel and to other companies. Legislator Young asked what was wrong with taking the money
every year and paying off indebtedness, putting some into interest bearing accounts and into educational
measures to decrease the amount of smokers. Chairman Gifford said there is nothing wrong with that, however,
there is a risk that tobacco companies may not be able to come through with their payments in the end. This is
not a commitment to do anything at this point; the county will not have to make up its mind until September 15,
2000. This is simply to make sure the county is included in the pool at this point. If the county does not join in
now, we can not join in later. Legislator Hastings said she agrees with Legislator Young, long term is what the
county needs to focus on. She disagrees however, on how the money should be spent. She feels the county
should not spend it on the current bonds. She can not go along with the bonding. Chairman Gifford agrees that
the Legislature needs to discuss this issue more, but he feels they should not defeat this local law introduction
today. Legislator Bleiler feels the county should get in on the pooling because of the financial risks. If the
county accepts the money up front, it is today’s money. If the county accepts yearly payments, the payments
could be less and less each year, therefore, the county would not get its money’s worth. Legislator Bingell said
she attended the meeting in Syracuse when this was first discussed and she is not sure yet how she feels. She
feels there are pluses on both sides of the issue. Legislator Larison said he hates to see the county lose this
opportunity. The county has needs and equipment to purchase. Legislator Young asked why First Albany is the
only one involved. Legislator Bleiler said NYSAC is who pursued this issue and asked First Albany to help
them. Chairman Gifford said there are two other bonding companies in this, not just First Albany. Legislator
Young suggested that the Legislature ask someone from NYSAC to come explain this process. She will vote
yes to see that this process continues.
VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 292 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPUTY SHERIFF’S
ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association agree upon certain terms relative to a
medical leave issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to the
terms of the Memorandum of Agreement as drafted and approved by the County=s labor counsel relative to a
medical leave issue, and authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to execute the same.
DISCUSSION: The Sheriff explained that by law, officers are allowed full pay when hurt in the line of duty.
All staff was covered by that law prior to becoming civil service positions. Once his office staff was
reclassified as civil service, some positions were excluded from that law. The Animal Control Officer position
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is one of them. When the employee in this position was injured recently by slipping on his vehicle he was paid
full pay based on past practice. This was a mistake and he was the one who discovered it. This employee has
not been paid for the last two weeks of work. When the Animal Control Officer was reclassified, he should
have been notified that he no longer qualifies for Section 207-c pay. This Memorandum of Agreement will sign
off any future payments. Doris Craig, Personnel Officer, stated that the employee was notified of his change of
title and was offered to make an appeal. The Sheriff said this Memorandum of Agreement will pay him these
two weeks full pay only and then it will fall under worker’s compensation. It amounts to approximately $300.
Legislator Hastings asked who discovered this mistake. The Sheriff said he did and he is trying to correct it for
the future. Legislator Larison called for the question and it was Seconded by Legislator Young.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2000
The July 10, 2000 Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chairman Gifford. 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 stated now that the County Administrator is on board, the Legislature should be careful
not to appoint him to too many boards until he has time to get comfortable.
7:00 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 8 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO AMEND
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 1999 ALLOWING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MOVING
EXPENSES FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF
SCHUYLER: There was no public participation/comments.
RESOLUTION NO. 293 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 12, 2000 REGULAR MEETING AND JUNE 28, 2000
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting and June 28, 2000 Special
Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 294 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SUBCOMMITTEE – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Community
Services Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee for the term expiring as indicated:
F. Taylor Peck III
December 31, 2003
Joan Mistretta
December 31, 2001
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 295 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE BILLING SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR DATACRON – PUBLIC
HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department purchased billing software from Datacron, (owned by
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M Corporation)), and
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WHEREAS, as stated in the Datacron Agreement, the software support begins once the program has
successfully billed insurance, which it has, and
WHEREAS, the software support amount will be billed in an amount not to exceed $805.00 per month,
which includes support for the Home Care Billing Program, Scheduler, Clinical Documentation for Clerical,
and Clinical Documentation for Point of Care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Public Health
Department to begin the monthly support payments in an amount not to exceed $805.00 to Datacron, from date
of first successful billing, March 1, 2000, per Contract Addendum, paragraph 4, through February 28, 2001,
funding available in 2000 Public Health budget account no. 4010.532.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 296 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MILLER ASSOCIATES FOR PRESCHOOL
SPECIAL EDUCATION THERAPY SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section
4410 of the Education Law, and
WHEREAS, Miller Associates provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy at the rate of Fifty
Dollars ($50) for up to a sixty minute session. In addition will provide group therapy sessions at a rate of Thirty
Dollars ($30) each child up to two children, Twenty ($20) each child up to three children, and in the event only
one child present will be reimbursed at the Fifty Dollar ($50) rate.
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 Miller Associates to provide Preschool therapy services from July 1, 2000 through
June 30, 2001 as set forth above, funding available in 2000 Public Health budget account no. 2960.400; subject
to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 297 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AMEND FINGER LAKES PARENT NETWORK AGREEMENT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Parent Network provides respite and support services to residents in
Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, they will be increasing these services by five hours, effective July 1, 2000, at a cost of
$1,500.00, and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the year 2000 budget to pay for these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be, and hereby is,
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an amendment to the Finger
Lakes Parent Network agreement for the year 2000 in an amount not to exceed an additional $1,500.00, subject
to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 298 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, Family Services Society provides Case Management Services, part time, to children and
youth in Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional services, and funding is available in the County Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be and hereby is
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an agreement with Family
Services Society for the provision of case management services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 beginning
September 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of
the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 299 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE – OFFICE FOR THE
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AGING
WHEREAS, the mandate for Nutrition Program menus is to provide analysis of the food for nutritive
value, and
WHEREAS, the software the Office for the Aging has been using for this task is out of date, inadequate
and can only be used on a very old computer, and
WHEREAS, nutrition program monies may be used for this purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $552 from account no. 6772.401-Miscellaneous Contractual to account no. 6772.278-Software to allow
the above purchase.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 300 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FOSTER CARE – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has had an increase in Foster Care expenses in 2000 and
a decrease in Juvenile Delinquency expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds in the Social Services 2000 budget, as follows:
- $ 90,000
6123.400
Juvenile Delinquency
+$ 90,000
6119.400
Foster Care
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 301 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION
TO
CONTRACT
WITH
SCHUYLER
ARC
FOR
MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is required to provide medical transportation for
recipients of Medicaid, and
WHEREAS, the Arc of Schuyler County has provided this service to the Department in the past, and
WHEREAS, the Department and Arc have agreed to continue this service for 6 months, and
WHEREAS, due to an increase in gas and labor costs, the flat rate charged by Arc will increase $168.34
per month from last year’s contract for a total monthly cost of $3,485 ($41,820 annually), and
WHEREAS, because of the half year contract, the first 15,000 miles of semi-fixed route services will be
at a flat fee of $3,485 per month, and any excess mileage will continue to be charged at the same rate agreed to
last year of $0.82 per mile, and
WHEREAS, demand responsive transportation will continue to be available with 48 hours notice with
extended hours of availability from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m., at the same per mile rate as last year of $1.32.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
renew the medical transportation agreement with Schuyler Arc for the Department of Social Services, with the
above noted changes, for the term July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000, funding available in the 2000
Social Services budget account no. 6010.333; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of
the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 302 Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF LABOR ONLY SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD
REGISTER – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services Financial Operations Unit has an Electric Check
Disburser, Model T9809, Serial Number X5064, and
WHEREAS, it is cost effective to renew the labor only service agreement in lieu of purchasing a new
disburser.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be authorized to
renew the labor only service agreement with Standard Register for $363 per year (an $18 increase from 1999
subject to a equipment age factor), there being funding available in the 2000 Social Services budget account no.
6010.426, and that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the agreement, subject to
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review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 303 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FISHER ASSOCIATES AND HUNT ENGINEERS
– HIGHWAY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute two-year term
agreements with Hunt Engineers and Fisher Associates for various engineering services for the County
Highway Department for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002, funding available in the Highway 2000
Engineering budget; said agreements subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 304 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF A PROBATION OFFICER POSITION
WHEREAS, funds were allocated pursuant to Resolution No. 468-99 for the Schuyler County Probation
Department to hire a Probation Officer for half of a year, and
WHEREAS, the Probation Department continues to be in need of the above-referenced Probation
Officer due to an exceedingly high case load.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Probation Department be
authorized to create a Probation Officer position, effective 7/1/00, at grade level XXII with a beginning salary
of $12.71/hour.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated that this position was considered and authorized during budget
preparation. Legislator Young asked if this was due to an exceedingly high caseload and asked if the figures
were available to the committee to compare previous years. Legislator Hastings said the figures are available
and commented that up to this point, the department head has been carrying a caseload, which is out of the
ordinary.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 305 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 211
WHEREAS, County Law Section 211 requires at least one copy of the printed proceedings of the board
shall be filed with the County Clerk, each City and Town Clerk, the State Librarian, the State Department of
Audit and Control and the State Department of Taxation and Finance, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Association of Clerk of County Legislative Boards supports an option for
counties to file their proceedings electronically to the offices designated, and
WHEREAS, the Management and Finance Committee of this Legislature concurs with this
recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby recommends that County Law
Section 211 be amended to allow counties the option to file their proceedings electronically to the County
Clerk, each City and Town Clerk, the State Librarian, the State Department of Audit and Control and the State
Department of Taxation and Finance, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Majority and
Minority Leaders of the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, NYS Assemblyman James
Bacalles, NYS Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., NYSAC, Inter-County Association of Western New York, and the
NYS Association of Clerks of County Legislative Boards.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 306 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 8/LOCAL LAW NO. 9 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO AMEND LOCAL LAW
NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 1999 ALLOWING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MOVING EXPENSES FOR
THE OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law to amend Local Law No. 3 of the year 1999 allowing for
reimbursement of moving expenses for the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler was
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heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held July 10, 2000, 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. 8/Local Law No. 9 of the year
2000, 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. 8/Local Law No. 9 of the year 2000, together with the
required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 9 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1999 allowing for reimbursement of moving
expenses for the Office of County Administrator.
Be it enacted by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, to amend Local Law No. 3 of the
Year 1999, as follows:
SECTION 4. SALARY
The County Administrator shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the County Legislature. The
County Administrator may also receive reimbursement for moving expenses as part of the total compensation
package if determined appropriate by the County Legislature. Said reimbursement to be fixed by the County
Legislature. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided by
the Municipal Home Rule Law.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated this law sets a precedent, which she does not want to see, and she will
have to respectfully vote no. Legislator Marvel feels this is a precedent that the County should establish.
Executives and administrators of local businesses throughout the country offer moving expenses as part of the
benefit package to entice a person to accept a position. Legislator Bleiler agrees and stated that we cannot
restrict ourselves with hiring someone close by and if we do not offer help with moving expenses, we cannot
expect someone to move here for what we offer as a salary without this added benefit.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Young
RESOLUTION NO. 307 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 172-00 – PERSONNEL CLERK
WHEREAS, the Personnel Clerk position is an exception from representation by the CSEA
Administrative Unit, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 172-00 erroneously placed the new employee in a grade of the
Administrative Contract, and
WHEREAS, correcting this error results in a $.39 per hour increase for this employee, but does not
exceed the maximum amount of $15,000.00 in the resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 172-00 be amended to change the first
resolved clause to read, “....at the rate of $20,900.00 per year in Grade B of the Management Confidential
Salary Plan.”
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 308 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AMEND MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, the position of Personnel Clerk has been vacant for over two years, it has been omitted
from the Factor Rating Chart in the Management Confidential Salary Plan, and
WHEREAS, there is no change in the grade placement for Personnel Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Salary Plan be amended by the addition of the
following:
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Total Grade
Personnel Clerk
28
56
30
30
32
20
70
266
B
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 309 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHESAPEAKE
BAY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the counties in the Chemung and Susquehanna River Basins of New York form the
headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay, and
WHEREAS, the Chemung and Susquehanna River Basins of New York provided essential fresh, clean
water to the Chesapeake Bay, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to address non-point source pollution issues on a watershed scale, and
WHEREAS, the counties and communities within the Chemung and Susquehanna River Basins of New
York have limited resource with which to address water quality issues, and
WHEREAS, the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), a coalition of the United States, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, is interested in developing partnerships with other watershed
states such as New York, and
WHEREAS, joining the CBP would provide new funding sources and technical resources for water
quality protection and watershed management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby request New
York State Governor George Pataki to join the Chesapeake Bay Program to undertake those water quality and
environmental protection programs which are in the best interest of the New York State counties within the
Chesapeake Bay Watershed while also benefiting the Bay watershed as a whole.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison stated that he cannot support this resolution. Five Lakes is checking on the
run-off of farms, but not what is coming out of the local wastewater treatment plant. He feels it is stacked
against the farmers. Legislator Karius stated that the Soil and Water Conservation District is asking this
Legislature to support this involvement. Legislator Hastings stated this is money coming from the federal
government to help the farmers with the run-off. It is not going to hinder them, it will help them to straighten
up the situation. Legislator Young feels that this is not aimed at the farmers. The Chesapeake Bay area is under
overload not only from farmers, but from golf courses and human wastes. She provided Legislator Larison with
some reading material on the situation which has to do with the over population that is exploding waste into that
area. She feels that if we do not deal with this, we are all going to suffer from the fall out. Legislator Marvel
understands Legislator Larison’s reluctance, however, he has done a great deal of reading about what has
happened and has found that the fishing has been almost depleted in that area and the wildlife cannot tolerate it.
We need to do something. He feels the ecosystem needs to be protected and brought back to life. He would do
anything to help support the farmers.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Larison
RESOLUTION NO. 310 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR DATA
COLLECTION SERVICES WITH CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN – REAL PROPERTY TAX
AGENCY
WHEREAS, the county has contracted with Charles Chamberlain for real property data collection
services in the Town of Orange in the amount of $8 per parcel, and
WHEREAS, the county has since contracted with Charles Devine for real property data collection
services in the Town of Orange in the amount of $10 per parcel, and
WHEREAS, the county negotiated the per parcel amount with Charles Chamberlain prior to the recent
increase in gasoline prices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
amend the contract with Charles Chamberlain and that the per parcel amount be $10, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount budgeted for data collection services not be exceeded,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this amendment be subject to review by the County Administrator
and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 311 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
RE:
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RESOLUTION TO CANCEL THE CURRENT TAX ON PARCEL 53.20-1-1 IN THE TOWN OF
READING – REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Federal Small Business Administration (SBA) foreclosed on parcel 53.20-1-1 in the
Town of Reading on 12/29/99, and
WHEREAS, that parcel is currently listed on the 2000 County/Town tax roll as being owned by Mizzoni
with a total tax due of $6,086.79, and
WHEREAS, the Federal SBA is exempt from taxation in accordance with Real Property Tax Law
Section 402.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2000 County/Town tax is hereby cancelled, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to chargeback the
following amounts:
Town of Reading:
$2,481.00
Watkins Glen School:
$2,017.07
Uncollectable:
$1,588.72, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to adjust the warrant to
reflect the above amounts.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 312 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES CORL AND GERALD CHAFEE TO THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE – CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has created the Schuyler County Information Technology
Steering Committee, to be comprised of representatives of county, town and village government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes the appointments of
James Corl and Gerald Chafee to the Information Technology Steering Committee, to serve until further notice.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings is not going to support the Administrator being on any of these committees.
She feels that he should be invited to every committee that exists, but does not feel that he should be appointed,
and therefore be obligated to attend. It is going to take some time to get to know the County. She suggested
that Legislators take him as a guest to the various committee meetings. He has an overwhelming job here and
we are getting ready to start the budget process right now. Legislator Marvel understands what Legislator
Hastings has said, however, he believes that Jim Corl has expertise from his previous employment that would
be valuable and secondly, he needs to know what is going on in the County. Legislator Hastings would like to
see him as an ex-officio member to all the committees. Legislator Young agrees with Legislator Hastings.
Legislator Larison feels that Jim’s expertise with computers will be needed on this committee. Legislator
Hastings stated that a County Administrator was hired to oversee the day-to-day operations, and now we are
expecting to appoint him to all these outside agencies, which will just take him away from the County.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings and Young
RESOLUTION NO. 313 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR READER/PRINTER – RECORDS MANAGEMENT –
AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the County Clerk’s Office is in need of a new reader/printer for their microfilm, and
WHEREAS, Records Management is willing to purchase this reader/printer for the County Clerk’s
Office out of some remaining grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer $9,700 from account no. 1460.435-1465 to account no. 1460.233-1465 in order to purchase the above
equipment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk add this equipment to its fixed assets report.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 314 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING OF PAYROLL CLERK – TREASURER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Payroll Clerk position in the Treasurer’s Office has been vacant for 90 days due to
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difficulties with recruitment of a qualified candidate and now requires legislative approval to fill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
fill the Payroll Clerk vacancy in the Treasurer’s Office effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 315 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the County Attorney’s Office has a surplus typewriter, which is outdated and not usable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said typewriter surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said typewriter and
place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) IBM Quietwriter 7 Typewriter
S/N SN0072636
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 316 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Department has outdated and unusable modems and monitors, and
WHEREAS, repair or update costs to said monitors and modems are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said modems and monitors as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said modems and
monitors and dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) Compaq Computer Monitor
S/N 35005277L067
One (1) Compaq Computer Monitor
S/N 35005277L494
One (1) Compaq Computer Monitor
S/N 35005277L270
One (1) Compaq Computer Monitor
S/N 35005277L544
One (1) Leading Edge Computer
S/N 70317494
One (1) Leading Edge Monitor
S/N 38002280
One (1) Tech-1000A Computer
S/N 8828989
One (1) Boca Modem 14.4 KBPS
S/N 54472
One (1) Boca Modem 14.4 KBPS
S/N 52381
One (1) Boca Modem 14.4 KBPS
S/N 54515
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked in what manner the equipment that is declared junk is disposed of.
Tom Bloodgood responded that normally Gerald Chafee removes all the information from the hard drive,
however, he is not sure about the Sheriff’s Department because they use their own vendors. Legislator Bleiler
stated there is a company in Elmira that buys junk equipment and would like David Lisk to look into this.
Legislator Young stated that she has all the information on this company.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 317 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT
IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT AND KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – CIVIL
SERVICE/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel Department was awarded a Local Government Records
Management Improvement Fund grant (LGRMIF) for a Keyboard Specialist, said grant to run through June 30,
2000, and
WHEREAS, funds are still available due to the Keyboard Specialist position not being filled
immediately and New York State Archives and Records Administration has approved the encumbrance of those
funds in order to extend the Keyboard Specialist position and allow for additional staff training.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the extension of the
aforementioned grant and keyboard specialist position in the Civil Service/Personnel Department until
approximately September 1, 2000 or until grant funds are depleted, whichever first occurs.
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 318 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR BILLING SERVICES – SHARED FUEL FACILITY
WHEREAS, Maria Beylo is willing to assist the county with back-logged and current billings for the
Shared Fuel Facility at a cost of $300 per month, and
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Shared Fuel Facility personnel account due to a vacancy to
pay for this contract, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee
Chairman that this contract be put in place while advertisement, interviewing and hiring for the part-time
Account Clerk Typist vacancy is being done.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Maria Beylo for billing services for the Shared Fuel Facility effective 7/5/00-8/30/00
at a cost of $300 per month, contract subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$600.00 from Shared Fuel Facility account no. 5131.100-Personal Services to account no. 5131.400Contractual.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 319 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF COOK MANAGER TRAINEE POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE
AGING
WHEREAS, the Cook Manager for the Office for the Aging Nutrition Program is retiring as of August
31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, a Cook Manager is necessary for the functioning of the Nutrition Program, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a 2-3 week training period for the new Cook Manager, there being
funds available in the Office for the Aging 2000 budget to allow for this.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the creation and filling of a
Cook Manager Trainee position in the Office for the Aging (Grade Level XII, $10.22 per hour), to be filled as
soon as possible so as to allow for a 2-3 week training period, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook Manager Trainee be placed into the Cook Manager
position upon vacancy and the Trainee position be abolished, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Office for the Aging be authorized to fill any
vacancies that may be created due to promotion of current employees.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 320 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH GROUP INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
SERVICE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143-00 authorized a contract with Group Insurance Administration Service
for consultant services regarding the county’s group health insurance review for a term of three months, and
WHEREAS, due to circumstances out of their control, Group Insurance Administration Service needs an
extension of their contract for an additional two months with no additional cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign a contract extension with Group Insurance Administration Services until July 31, 2000, there being no
additional cost involved; contract extension subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 321 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 322 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY CLERICAL SUPPORT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS – SOCIAL
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has the occasional need for temporary clerical help due
to the extended absences of employees, and
WHEREAS, the Department has sufficient funds available in the current budget to cover this added
expense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services is authorized to
contract with a temporary employment agency for the purpose of employing a clerical worker to fill in for
absent employees at a cost not to exceed $12.00 per hour for a maximum cost of $12,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is authorized to transfer $12,000 from account
6010.100 (Personnel Services) to 6010.400 (Contractual), and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman is authorized to sign a contract with the temporary
employment agency, if required, subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 323 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT – SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of James
Corl to the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board for the term 7/11/00-12/31/01.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee is looking at possibly
combining the judges in the County. Currently, there are 14 courts in the County and the District Attorney’s
office as well as the Public Defender’s Office must be at each of these courts. The committee is looking into
the efficiency of how we handle the court business and would like to invite all the Legislators to attend. She has
not received any new information regarding the problems with the radio system yet.
Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. All Legislators should have received a
notice about the upcoming economic development conference hosted by NYSAC. She highly recommends this
conference to everyone. She also reminded Legislators that the Seneca Lake Pure Water Associations’ meeting
is Wednesday August 2, 2000 at the Red Newt Cellar.
Legislator Karius urged all Legislators to attend the Governmental Operations Committee meeting on
Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. There will be a presentation by Carla Schaffer from the Cornell Local
Government Program. She will be presenting a web application program that she developed.
Legislator Bleiler reported that Management and Finance Committee is still working on negotiations.
He welcomed Jim Corl to the County.
Legislator Larison reported the Public Works Committee has received correspondence from NYS DOT
stating they have received resolutions from Towns and Villages asking to have the weight limit restriction lifted
on State Route 224. NYS DOT indicated the requests will probably be fulfilled.
Legislator Marvel reported the Community Development/Natural Resources Committee is still working
on many economic development projects that are still in the confidential stages.
Legislator Bingell stated there will be a Health Insurance Review Committee meeting on July 12, 2000,
to go over all the responses from the employees regarding health insurance. Plans for renovations at the Mill
Creek Center are moving along. There was also a meeting to discuss the CGR report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer stated now that the County Administrator is here, he has a lot of fresh ground to cover.
He feels that whether Mr. Corl is invited to attend an outside committee meeting, or is appointed to serve on
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that board, he is going to attend anyway because that is his style. These committees are for elected officials
who are supposed to be part time. The County Administrator is going to be working more than 40 hours per
week and the Legislature is probably not going to be able to keep him away from the committees that he feels
he needs to attend anyway.
Bob Burnside agrees with Casey and he welcomed Jim to the County.
Bill Weiss thanked the Legislature for supporting the resolution authorizing temporary help and stated it
will help the clients as well as the employees.
Duane Spilde thanked Sharon for mentioning the meeting about the CGR report. He further stated that
this is actually a model that has been developed by Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Probation
and the Youth Bureau. This model is to create a single point of entry for youth and families to access programs
in Schuyler County. Families are not going to have to try to figure out what department they need to go to first.
This is an excellent idea and there is not anything like it any place else. The meeting last Friday was also to see
what type of funding is available and ask state representatives to help access money for Schuyler County.
Duane also stated that part of planning the budget this year happens to be in the area of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse. This area has been getting very little funding in the past. This year, as part of planning cycle, they are
encouraged by the State to educate and hold a forum, which he is doing, and has invited all Legislators to
attend. Legislator Hastings suggested getting the Food Pantry in on this since that is usually one of the first
places that people go to for help.
Tom Bloodgood stated he has received official notification that the County has received two grants.
One grant, written by Kathy Walruth, is for microfilming and a reader printer for the Legislative Office. The
other grant is for the GIS application which was written by Brian Williams. There is a meeting on July 15,
2000, with the GIS committee to get started.
Casey Creamer asked why we were microfilming, since he thought it was outdated. Legislator Bingell
reported that the technology has been exploding the last 20 years. Saving information by disk is not appropriate
anymore, because the computer and the programs may become obsolete. Microfilming is an old way and still a
workable way. By microfilming, you cannot alter the data, however, electronically you can. Gail Hughey added
that the reader printer the Legislative Office will be getting may have the capability to scan information in the
future.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 17, 2000
The July 17, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman
Gifford at 9:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a Moment of
Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Hastings and Karius. County Attorney Coleman was
also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 324
Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon
the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the
following item of business:
1.
Accept Bid for Abstracting Services for 2001 Tax Sale Auction
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 325
Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
RE: ACCEPT BID FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 2001 TAX SALE AUCTION
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 271-00 authorized advertisement for bids for abstracting services for 2001
tax sale auction properties, and
WHEREAS, only one bid was received and reviewed with recommendation being made to accept the
bid from the sole bidder, Glen Abstract Corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby accept the following bid for
abstracting services for 2001 tax sale auction properties:
Glen Abstract Corporation
601 No. Decatur Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
BID AMOUNT: $43 per search
Bid acceptance subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0. Abstention: Gifford
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2000
The August 14, 2000 Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman
Gifford at 6:30 p.m. 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:
Deputy Commissioner Beverly Clickner wanted to address the full Legislature regarding the proposed
move of the Office of Children and Adult Services. She urged the Legislators to read the letter she sent to each
of them in order to become more informed about their department.
7:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 9/LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF THE
YEAR 2000 IN RELATION TO THE SALE BY SCHUYLER COUNTY OF ITS RIGHTS TO
RECEIVE PAYMENTS EXPECTED TO BECOME DUE UNDER THE MASTER SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT AND THE RELATED CONSENT DECREE AND FINAL JUDGEMENT WITH
VARIOUS TOBACCO COMPANIES:
County Attorney Coleman gave a review of the securitization and what the Master Settlement
Agreement (MSA) means for Schuyler County. The County can receive cash flow from the MSA over a 25year period. This would be a big risk because there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the tobacco industry.
The County can receive the money up front by creating an independent corporation called a Local Development
Corporation (LDC). The County would sell their rights to the cash flow to the LDC. The LDC has a source of
continuing revenue. The LDC will use their revenue stream to float bonds and the money will come back to the
County now, not in the future. The LDC assumes the long term risk along with whoever buys the bonds. The
County will receive everything that they are entitled to now. Schuyler County and their taxpayers are not liable
for the bonds or the interest.
Fred Yahn asked how much money this involves. Chairman Gifford stated that the last figure the
County received was approximately $2.9 million up front. If the County chose to receive this money over the
long run, it would be approximately $4 million. Legislator Bleiler stated the up-front money is based on what is
projected for our County to receive. If the County takes advantage of the money at this time, they may be
eligible for any residual money that may be left over at the end of all payments. Legislator Bleiler also stated
that this money has to be used for a capital project or to pay off a debt. Nancy Peters commented that the
residual funds, if any, may be used for anything the County chooses.
Tom Ryan asked if the tobacco companies have agreed to this. Chairman Gifford stated this is court
ordered. NYS and California are the only states that have lobbied to have the counties receive the money rather
than the state.
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Casey Creamer asked how the state was dividing the money up. Attorney Coleman responded that it is a
formula based on Medicaid expenditures.
Nancy Peters stated by taking advantage of this, the County will be passing down less debt year after
year.
Tom Ryan asked if the County could invest the money. Chairman Gifford said it is illegal to invest the
money. The County can only use this money for a capital project. Legislator Hastings stated she heard that the
money has to be used on a two-year capital project, not a five-year capital project. She feels the County should
take advantage of the money up front because of the debt.
Casey Creamer asked what would happen if the County were to receive the lump sum payment from this
corporation and for some unknown reason the County experiences all kinds of horrific expenses and the money
is spent in one year. Chairman Gifford responded that the County is precluded by law from doing this.
Legislator Marvel stated what the County could do is to spend it on paying down the debt or create a capital
account to save money to buy whatever it is the County would usually incur a large debt. This will avoid
interest in the future, therefore, it does to help to spend money on other budgetary items.
Legislator Hastings recited statistics on the County’s debt and stated that the interest rates are high now,
and it may be a good idea to take this money up front and pay off some of those expenses.
Duane Spilde asked what relationship all this settlement has on the original reason for the settlement.
He feels there should be some discussion either at this time, or in the future, on how this settlement can be used
toward public health issues. Legislator Hastings stated that for years, this County has paid 25% of Medicaid.
This is money that the taxpayers have paid over the years. There has been several discussions by Legislators to
use some of the money for tobacco awareness issues.
Legislator Young is concerned about having to pay the LDC 17% of the settlement. Chairman Gifford
stated that Schuyler County would not have to pay this on their own.
Casey Creamer is concerned about how the money will be spent. Chairman Gifford stated that this is
yet to be decided. This is just the first step in the total process. Legislator Bleiler stated the next step will be to
get a five-year plan together. The County Administrator will help to develop this plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 326
Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 2000 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 17, 2000
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting and July 17, 2000 Special
Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 327
Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EXERCISE ENTERPRISES FOR RSVP “BONE BUILDERS
PROGRAM” - PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, it is desirous for the Public Health Department to contract with Exercise Enterprise to
provide RSVP Volunteers “leader” training for the “Bone Builders Program”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be authorized to
execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, a contract with Exercise Enterprises to
provide RSVP Volunteers “leader” training for the “Bone Builders” Program for the Public Health Department,
in an amount not to exceed $700, effective immediately through March 31, 2001; agreement to be renewed
annually, funding available in the 2000 Public Health Department budget account number 4010.435; subject to
review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 328
Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ANDREW TAYLOR - MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional clinical services in the Mental Health Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be authorized to
execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, a contract with Andrew Taylor for the
Mental Health Clinic for clinical services, at the rate of $30.00 per hour, for up to 17 hours per week, effective
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immediately through December 31, 2000; agreement to be renewed annually on the calendar year, funding
available in the 2000 Mental Health Clinic budget account number 4310.435; subject to review by the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 329
Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AMEND SCHUYLER ARC 2000 AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, additional funding has been approved for Schuyler ARC for the Supported Employment
Program, and the following agreement and budget modifications are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be authorized to
execute an amendment to the agreement with Schuyler ARC for the amount outlined below, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to approve such
amended agreement, subject to review by the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County
Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Treasurer to
amend the 2000 County budget, as follows:
REVENUE
State Funds
4322-3490
$11,000
EXPENSES
Schuyler ARC
4322.0504
$11,000
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 330
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS WITH JOHN BALL FOR EARLY INTERVENTION AND
PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PUBLIC HEALTH
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, John H. Ball is a licensed Occupational Therapist and will provide these services to eligible
preschool children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve an ongoing contract with John
H. Ball, to provide early intervention services, effective August 1, 2000, at rates set by the New York State
Department of Health, funding available in the 2000 Early Intervention Program budget account no. 4054.400,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be authorized to
execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve an ongoing contract with John H. Ball to
provide preschool Occupational Therapy services from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at a rate of $50.00
per 30-minute session and $68.00 for 31-60 minute sessions, funding available in the 2000 Preschool Special
Education Program budget account no. 2960.490, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreements are subject to review by the County Administrator
and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 331
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: REDUCE HOURS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH COUNSELOR POSITION – YOUTH
BUREAU
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau to reduce the weekly hours of a
Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the hours of the Runaway and Homeless Youth
Counselor Position in the Youth Bureau established at 17.5 hours per week be reduced to 17.0 hours per week,
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effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 332
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR DAY CARE PROVIDER
REGISTRATION
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services is providing $31,000 for the
Department of Social Services to register family and school-age day care providers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
increase the Social Services budget as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $ 5,500
6010.435
Professional Services
+ $ 5,500
6010-4610
Federal Aid - Administration
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 333
Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2000 INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME
WHEREAS, the workload in the District Attorney’s Office has increased by more than double, and
WHEREAS, expanding the hours of the District 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 State will be reimbursing the County up to the sum of $61,800 towards the District
Attorney’s compensation in accordance with County Law Section 700 as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 10/Local Law No. ___ of the year
2000 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 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street,
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law increasing the hours of the District Attorney to full-time.
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
Section 1.
The position of District Attorney be hereby expanded to a full-time position at an annual salary
of $119,800 in accordance with County Law Section 700 as amended.
Section 2.
In accordance with Subdivision 8 of County Law Section 700, the District Attorney shall give his
whole time to his duties and shall not engage in the practice of law, act as an arbitrator, referee or
compensated mediator in any action or proceeding or matter or engage in the conduct of any
other profession or business which interferes with the performance of his duties as District
Attorney.
Section 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.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young questioned, since the County is approaching the budget season, is it possible
to really examine all the attorneys and their salaries. She is most concerned that the state can change their mind
on how well they fund the counties for this. The Public Defender is also overwhelmed. Legislator Young is
asking for some time for herself to become more informed. She wants to look at the entire picture. She
wonders if there should be a capital fund for attorney services. Chairman Gifford agreed. He has not had
enough time to study this issue. Legislator Hastings also agreed. The Legislature has been trying for at least 11
½ years that she has been here to get the state to start to support the District Attorney offices in small counties.
The District Attorney’s office is the most important law enforcement office in the County. He has the greatest
amount of authority in that field. Legislator Hastings has been appalled at the increases that have been given at
budget time to the attorney’s offices. There are several places to look for changes in the county. She suggested
that Social Services get their own attorney. The Public Defender needs more help in his office. Legislator
Young would like to table this law for this evening. Legislator Hastings stated they have to act on this now in
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order to get it in line for what they have to do. Legislator Hastings further stated if the state takes away the
funding, the County may then need to cut the department back to part-time. Legislator Bleiler feels this
situation is similar to the time that the Legislature looked at making the Assistant County Attorney full-time.
The Legislature can increase the services to the County without taking on additional costs. The services and
continuity of services will benefit the County if the District Attorney is full-time. He feels that this may cause a
further problem with the Public Defender’s office as well. There are going to be more people to defend and the
Legislature needs to consider this issue as well. However, he feels it is necessary. Legislator Hastings
responded that the District Attorney always has to prosecute a case, whereas the Public Defender does not
always have to defend cases. District Attorney Fazzary stated his office has to handle every case that goes
through the court system. The Public Defender handles approximately one quarter of the cases. The District
Attorney’s office has to handle all traffic tickets and misdemeanors, whereas the Public Defender’s office does
not. The Public Defender’s office is very busy as well. District Attorney Fazzary urged the Legislature to not
throw away the money that is available to the County to make the position of District Attorney full-time.
Legislator Larison stated since he has been in office, he has always heard how much the County needs a fulltime District Attorney. Now that the County has the opportunity, he feels the Legislature should take advantage
of the opportunity. Legislator Young asked if the District Attorney goes to full-time, what would happen to the
Assistant District Attorneys. Joe Fazzary feels very strongly that he needs the same office staff that he currently
has. He is writing a grant now for funding. If the Legislature has to cut one of the Assistant positions, he is
going to get the grant money and he will hire that person back.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 334
Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW NYSPIN UPGRADE AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT – PROBATION
WHEREAS, the New York State Police have advised the Probation Department that they will be
upgrading the NYSPIN Computer Network, and
WHEREAS, the past installment purchase agreement was for 60 months and this new upgrade will only
be for 36 months, and
WHEREAS, a new installment purchase agreement has been enclosed authorizing equipment, which is
now at a lower monthly payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign
Appendix E of the NYSPIN Workstation Contract (installment purchase equipment) for the Probation
Department, at the rate of $184.79 per month, for a term June 30, 2000 to June 29, 2003, funding available in
the 2000 Probation Department budget account no. 3140.412; subject to review by the County Administrator
and approval by the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 335
Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW NYSPIN UPGRADE AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT – SHERIFF
WHEREAS, the New York State Police have advised the Sheriff’s Department that they will be
upgrading the NYSPIN Computer Network, and
WHEREAS, the past installment purchase agreement was for 60 months and this new upgrade will only
be for 36 months, and
WHEREAS, a new installment purchase agreement has been enclosed authorizing equipment at the
same monthly payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign
Appendix E of the NYSPIN Workstation Contract (installment purchase equipment) for the Sheriff’s
Department, at the rate of $223.04 per month, for a term June 30, 2000 to June 29, 2003, funding available in
the Emergency Management 2000 budget account no. 3689.533; subject to review by the County Administrator
and approval by the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 336
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR 2000/2001 NEW YORK STATE AID TO
PROSECUTION GRANT – DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, grant monies have been made available by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
for the purpose of assisting the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office in prosecuting felony offenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Schuyler County
District Attorney to submit a grant application for the 2000/2001 NYS Aid to Prosecution grant, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and Schuyler County District
Attorney be hereby authorized to accept any approved funds and sign any necessary documents for the funds,
estimated to be $50,000; said documents subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 337
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SURVEY - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Building Maintenance Supervisor was required to have a survey of Seneca Harbor Park
performed in order to receive the final grant payment from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation, and
WHEREAS, said survey cost $1,500 and there are not sufficient funds in the Seneca Harbor Park
account to cover this expense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $1,500 from Buildings and Grounds Subcontract account no. 1620.490 to Seneca Harbor Park
Subcontract account no. 7110.490.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked what the survey was for. Chairman Gifford stated it was a land survey.
David Lisk responded that this survey was required in order to receive the remainder of the grant money from
New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 338
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR HARVESTING OF TIMBER IN COUNTY OWNED FOREST –
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 426-99 authorized the hiring of a forester and bidding out all marketable
timber, and
WHEREAS, Empire State Forestry Service has been hired and all timber has been marked and bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Public Works Committee
the bid from Penquin Pole Inc. in the amount of $166,700, be, and hereby is, accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected
Couture Logging Corp
Michael Kaminski Logging
17 ½ E. Main Street
202 Miller Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Sayre, Pa. 18840
$108,844.80
$61,700
O’Neill Bros. Logging, Inc.
Hemphill Logging
P.O. Box 1302
105 Hickox Road
Tupper Lake, N.Y. 12986
Genesee, Pa. 16923
$50,000
$50,500, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all revenues received be deposited into Buildings and Grounds
account no. 1620-2652, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign any and all
contracts necessary; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
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DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler stated he is very pleased with the bids that were received and is hoping that
everything goes as well as planned.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 339
Motion by Hastings, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR THE SENECA HARBOR PARK
PROJECT PHASE II
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to file an
application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in
accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 or Title 3 of the Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act, in an amount not to exceed $391,334, and upon approval of said request to enter
into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to Schuyler County for Seneca
Harbor Park Project Phase II; documents subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 340
Motion by Hastings, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE EASEMENT/RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, certain municipal and/or other governmental bodies share a vehicle fuel facility located on
property belonging to Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, the Watkins Glen Central School District intends to construct its new bus garage on its
property adjoining the location of the shared fuel facility, and
WHEREAS, the School District wishes to obtain an easement or right-of-way permitting direct access to
the shared fuel facility, and
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is the prime tenant of the premises owned by New York State
Local Government Services Corporation and known as Mill Creek Center, and
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler wishes to secure additional parking for use by its sub-tenants at
Mill Creek Center, and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of Schuyler County and the Local Government Services
Corporation to grant the School District the aforesaid right-of-way or easement for direct access to the shared
fuel facility and to obtain an easement or right-of-way from the School District for parking associated with the
Mill Creek Center, and
WHEREAS, the School District, at their August 7th Board meeting, approved an easement to the County
for the use of parking spaces as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration for Schuyler County's grant of an easement
or right-of-way providing direct access between the proposed school bus garage and the proposed shared fuel
facility as shown on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof, the School District shall grant to the
Local Government Services Corporation and the County of Schuyler a permanent right-of-way or easement for
access and egress, including sidewalks, as necessary, at no additional cost to the school district, to and from and
for the use of sixteen (16) parking spaces as shown on Exhibit B annexed hereto and made a part hereof, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized and directed
to execute such deeds of right-of-way or easement and such other documents as may be necessary and
appropriate to complete the transaction contemplated by the above resolution, subject to review by the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 341
Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 9/LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2000 IN RELATION TO THE
SALE BY SCHUYLER COUNTY OF ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS EXPECTED TO
BECOME DUE UNDER THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE RELATED
CONSENT DECREE AND FINAL JUDGEMENT WITH VARIOUS TOBACCO COMPANIES
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WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law in relation to the sale by Schuyler County of its rights to receive
payments expected to become due under the Master Settlement Agreement and the related consent decree and
final judgement with various tobacco companies was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established
in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held August 14, 2000, 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. 9/Local Law No. 10 of the year
2000, 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. 9/Local Law No. 10 of the year 2000, together with
the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2000
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
Section 1.
Legislative Intent
The Legislature hereby finds that:
A. The County of Schuyler is entitled to receive payments under the Master Settlement Agreement
(hereinafter, the “MSA”) and the Consent Decree and Final Judgement of the Supreme County of the
State of New York, County of New York, dated December 23, 1998 (hereinafter, as the same may be
amended or modified, the “Decree”) in the class action entitled State of New York et al. v. Phillip
Morris Incorporated, et al. (Index No. 400361/97), and
B. In order to secure to present generations a portion of the benefits intended to be conferred by the
MSA and the Decree it is necessary or desirable for the County to sell all or a portion of its rights,
title and interest in, to and under the Decree and in and to the moneys payable to the County under
the MSA and the Decree (all such rights, title and interest hereinafter collectively referred to as the
“Tobacco Settlement Revenues”) to a local development corporation to be created by the County
pursuant to the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York.
Section 2.
Authorization to take all actions necessary to effect sales and to benefit from the
consideration to be received from such sales.
The County is hereby authorized to sell to the said local development corporation, and to take
any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect one or more sales to the said local development
corporation of, the County’s rights, title and interest in and to all or a portion of the Tobacco Settlement
Revenues and to take any and all actions necessary or desirable to enable the County to benefit from the
consideration to be received from any such sale. The Chairman of the County Legislature or his
designee(s) may the terms and conditions of any such transaction and the form and substance of any
agreement of sale or other document necessary or desirable to effect any such transaction including the
power to execute and deliver any such agreement or other document as may be approved by the person
executing the same and to take any and all other actions necessary or desirable to enter into, facilitate or
consummate such transaction, including agreeing to pay certain fees and expenses which will be payable
regardless of whether or not such transaction is consummated. The County shall use approximately $2.9
million initial proceeds to be received from said corporation from such sale to finance certain capital
projects identified in the County’s capital program and the remaining initial proceeds to finance the
defeasance of County obligations. It is the intent of this Local Law that a sale by the County of Tobacco
Settlement Revenues to the said local development corporation is, and it is hereby deemed to be, a true
sale and not a borrowing.
Section 3.
Local Development Corporation.
The Chairman of the County Legislature or his designee(s) is hereby authorized to take all
actions necessary to create a corporation pursuant to the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law
1411 (hereinafter, the “Corporation”). The Corporation shall be granted all powers as may be deemed
necessary by the Chairman of the County Legislature or his designee(s) which powers shall include, but
not limited to, the power to purchase from the County its right, title and interest in and to all or a portion
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of the Tobacco Settlement Revenues, to issue bonds, notes and other evidence of indebtedness and other
securities and to incur other obligations, to create and transfer assets of the Corporation to a trust or
other entity, and to take all other actions as may be necessary in connections therewith.
It is the specific intention of the Legislature that the purpose and scope of the Corporation be
limited to the transactions contemplated by this Local Law including the purchase of Tobacco
Settlement Revenues from the County, the financing of any such purchase and related transactions.
Section 4.
Covenant and Agreement.
The County is hereby authorized to covenant and agree with the Corporation in a transaction
contemplated by this Local Law for the benefit of the Corporation and the holders from time to time of
any bonds, notes or other obligations or other securities (hereinafter collectively, the “Securities”) issued
by the Corporation that the County will not limit or alter the rights of the Corporation to fulfill the
terms of its agreements with the holders of the Securities or in any way impair the rights and remedies of
such holders or the security for the Securities until the Securities, together with the interest due thereon
or payable in respect thereof and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by
or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged. The Chairman of the County Legislature or
his designee(s) is granted the power to make such a covenant to and agreement with the Corporation and
to take any and all actions necessary or desirable to cause such covenant and agreement to be made or
enforced. The Corporation is hereby authorized to assign to or for the benefit of the holders of its
Securities any covenant or agreement made by the County pursuant to this Section.
Section 5.
This Local Law takes effect upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided
by Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 342
Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has an outdated, unusable chair and a VCR, and
WHEREAS, repair costs to said VCR and Chair are unjustified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said chair and VCR as junk, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said chair and VCR
and dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) RCA VHS Video Recorder
S/N 732516454
One (1) Green Vinyl Chair with Arms
Asset #2745
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated her desire to recycle computer parts and not throw them into the
general waste stream since there are companies that can recycle them securely. Legislator Bleiler has met with
one of the companies and the options are not as bright as he would like. They do not recycle them for precious
metals. They try to rebuild them and re-market them. He will discuss this further with David Lisk.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 343
Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has replaced computers and monitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers and monitors surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computers and
monitors and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Acer Monitor
S/N M134T246926
One (1) Computer
S/N BG-95-16F00
One (1) Shinho Monitor
S/N 8D58109Z
One (1) Mirco-X Monitor
S/N CP7B57073
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 344
Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
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AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR READER/PRINTER – RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the Records Management Office received a grant from the New York State Archive and
Records Administration (SARA) in the amount of $17,714 for a microfilming project, and
WHEREAS, this project will include microfilming records in the Treasurer’s Office and the Legislative
Office, and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a new reader/printer for the Legislative Office was cut from the grant
application, and
WHEREAS, Records Management would like to purchase this reader/printer for the grant project with
some remaining grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer $1,000 from Records Management account no. 1460.435-1465 (Professional Fees/Svcs.) to account no.
1460.233-1465 in order to purchase the above equipment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Office add this equipment to its fixed assets report.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 345
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: NEW YORK TOURIST PROMOTION ACT DESIGNATION BY COUNTY OF OFFICIAL
TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY 2000-2001
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 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 2000-2001 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 2000-2001
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 2000-2001, 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 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 346
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AGREEMENT TO BE LOCAL SPONSOR FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION
FOR TRAIL TAMERS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE YEARS 2000-2001
WHEREAS, the Trail Tamers of Schuyler County wish to use the Schuyler County Government as their
authorized local sponsor for their grant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department would be the administrator of the grant and the County Treasurer
would administer the grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Trail Tamers would carry $1,000,000 in insurance with a copy filed in the Planning
Office, and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) would issue the trail permit to the
Trail Tamers with the idea that there will be less needed grooming maintenance for the trails.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to be the
authorized local sponsor for the Trail Tamers of Schuyler County in the pursuit of Snowmobile Trails Grant
funds, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the
grant application for the years 2000-2001.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 347
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 313–00 – AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR
READER/PRINTER – RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the amount of the transfer in Resolution No. 313-00 needs to be increased by $700 in order
to purchase a special lens for the reader/printer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 313-00 be amended to read “that the
Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $9,700 from account no. 1460.435-1465 to account
no. 1460.233-1465 in order to purchase the above equipment, and”.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 348
Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – COUNTY CLERK DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the County Clerk Department has a Fuji Reader/Printer which has been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said Reader/Printer surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said Reader/Printer
and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Fuji Reader/Printer
S/N 2711684
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 349
Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 263-00 - AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHEMUNG,
SCHUYLER, STEUBEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
ACT, SUMMER COMPONENT, YOUTH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has received more money than what was set forth in
Resolution No. 263-00, and
WHEREAS, there is also a contract to be signed by the Chairman of the Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 263-00 be amended to have the first
Whereas paragraph read “the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has received $53,859.80 from the Chemung,
Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development Board, as follows:
Personnel
$12,162.00
Youth Wages
$34,377.00
Operation/Fringe
$ 6,040.80”, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a
contract with for the Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development Board for Summer Component,
Youth Comprehensive Programs for the term May 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000; subject to review by
the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 350
Motion by Young, Second by Larison.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK – MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department has outdated, unusable computers and monitors, and
WHEREAS, said computers and monitors have been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers and monitors as junk, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computers and
monitors and dispose in the proper manner.
One (1) Gateway Computer
S/N 4180545
One (1) Gateway Monitor
S/N 1252037494
One (1) Gateway Computer
S/N 4180546
One (1) Gateway Monitor
S/N 1252037794
One (1) Relisys Monitor
S/N 3x03018
One (1) Mag Monitor DX500T
S/N HD79HA003817
One (1) IBM Monitor P50
S/N 66-18414
One (1) Nova Computer
S/N 9704081-10
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 351
Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS –MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department has surplus computers and monitors, and
WHEREAS, said computers and monitors have been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said computers and monitors surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said computers and
monitors, and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) Compaq Laptop
S/N S6725BB731115
One (1) Compaq Battery
One (1) Network Card
One (1) Compaq CD ROM 8x
One (1) Message Communicator
One (1) Dr. Solomon Anti-Virus
One (1) 17” B&W TV
One (1) Relisys Monitor
S/N 30218229
One (1) Serendipity Computer
S/N ACC032588
One (1) Compaq Computer Docking Station
S/N 6746BCM10479
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 352
Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the appointment of the following
individuals to the Environmental Management Council for the term August 15, 2000 through December 31,
2001, to wit:
David Reed, Town of Cayuta
Laurence Jaynes, Village of Burdett
Patti Lisk, Planning Commission Chairman
John Q. Smith, Member at Large
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 353A Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 353 - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 353 be tabled.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler stated that by law, the Legislature cannot require department heads to submit
budget information by September 21st. Legislator Hastings stated the budget procedure is set by the full
Legislature and, therefore, would like to see the process done the same way as in the past. Legislator Marvel
stated this is a continuum of what the Legislature did last year as far as the budget process. The only exception
is the introduction of the County Administrator. Legislator Karius feels this should have come from committee
not just from an individual. Legislator Hastings agrees and feels the full Legislature is responsible for the
budget process and are elected to do this. The Legislature needs to sit down and make decisions. She feels this
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a step in the direction of not having the full Legislature involved in the budget process. Legislator Young feels
that we should all sit down to discuss how to incorporate the County Administrator into the budget process.
Legislator Bleiler stated this is just a procedure/timeline and much of that timeline is required by law. This will
not affect any piece of the budget. Each of the committees will have the opportunity to do more with the budget
than last year. The County Administrator will meet with each of the committees and the departments to work
on the budget. The only difference is that the Management and Finance Committee will not be getting the
budget until November 1st to look at the big picture. Legislator Hastings stated much of this is the state law.
Secondly, the department heads have already been given direction without the Legislature involved one way or
the other. Legislator Marvel stated the full Legislature has made two decisions. One made last year to abide by
giving a 5% tax break to the taxpayers for the next three years. The second decision was the creation of capital
accounts. The County Administrator will need to work on these and then present to the full Legislature.
Legislator Larison feels they should let the County Administrator do his job.
VOTE: Failed 2-6. Noes: Larison, Marvel, Bingell, Young, Bleiler, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 353
Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SETTING OF A BUDGET PROCEDURE AND TIMELINE
PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW
WHEREAS, Article 7 of the County Law provides as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 353 of the County Law of the State of New York, the head
of each department shall submit annually to the Budget Officer on or before the 7th day of September an
estimate of revenues and expenditures of such departments for the ensuing fiscal year. The form and
procedures as to such submission shall be in accord with the remaining provisions of Section 353, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer appointed by the governing body pursuant to
Section 357 of the County Law shall, upon receipt of the estimates of the departments and the requests for an
appropriation of the several authorized agencies, proceed to make such a review and investigation of such
estimates and requests and conduct such budget review sessions of heads of departments and authorized
agencies, and officers and employees thereof, as he deems necessary. He may require the head of any
department or authorized agency, or any officer or employee thereof, to furnish dates and information and to
answer inquiries pertinent to such review or investigation. Members of the Management and Finance
Committee of the Legislature designated or created to review the preliminary budget shall be entitled to
investigate and make inquiry concerning the estimate of any department or the request for an appropriation of
any authorized agency. Such members shall be entitled to attend all budget review sessions conducted by the
Budget Officer pursuant to this subdivision. At least 24 hours written notice of any such budget review session
shall be given to such members by the Budget Officer, either personally or by mail.
Upon the completion of the review and investigation of the estimate of the various departments and the
request for an appropriation of the several authorized agencies, the Budget Officer, working with input from
standing committees and the Management and Finance Committee, shall prepare a preliminary budget
accompanied by a budget message. The Management and Finance Committee shall receive the preliminary
budget document by November 1st, and may change the document prior to submission to the full County
Legislature on November 15th.
Once submitted to the full Legislature on November 15th, the budget document shall be certified as
tentative and filed with the Clerk to the County Legislature. The Budget Officer shall cause to be printed or
otherwise reproduced such number of copies of such tentative budget and message as the governing body shall
direct.
The contents of the tentative budget shall be established by New York State Law in Section 355 of
Article 7 of the laws governing counties, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 357 and Section 358 the tentative budget may
be changed by the appropriate standing committee for a period of fifteen (15) days with further revisions by the
County Legislature made prior to the public hearing date set by law, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 360 of the County law the tentative budget as
changed, altered and revised shall be finally adopted by resolution of the County Legislature not later than the
20th day of December in accord with the remaining provisions of Section 360, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that pursuant to Section 361 of the County Law, if the County
Legislature shall fail to adopt a budget for the ensuing fiscal year on or before the 20th day of December the
tentative budget with such changes, alterations and revisions as shall have been made by resolution of the
County Legislature, shall constitute the budget for such ensuing fiscal year and shall be implemented pursuant
to the provisions of Section 361, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Resolution, after adoption and filing, shall become effective
immediately and part of the Schuyler County policy for handling the Schuyler County budget.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 354
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS – EMERGENCY AID TO ADULTS - DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, claiming corrections resulted in transferring expenditures from the Family Assistance
account to the Emergency Aid for Adults account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
amend the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget as follows:
- 5,000
6140.400
Safety Net
+ 5,000
6142.400
Emergency Aid for Adults
- 2,500
6140-3640
State Aid – Safety Net
+ 2,500
6142-3642
State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 355
Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA)
BE IT RESOLVED, that Jeffrey Greuber be appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial Development
Agency to fill the vacated term of Steve Miller terminating December 31, 2000, 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 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Legislator Bleiler reported there is an early retirement incentive that has been passed by the state. Jim
Corl stated that there are three employees that may be interested in this. The Legislature will have to pass a
resolution by September 1, 2000. Legislator Bleiler has not had an opportunity to talk with the Personnel
Officer yet. He will talk with her and call a special meeting if needed. Legislator Hastings questioned what
harm there would be in passing a resolution at this time. Chairman Gifford stated there would be no
consequences if they pass the resolution and no employees were to take advantage of the early retirement
incentive. MOTION by Legislator Hastings to go forward with the early retirement incentive and give the
department heads the opportunity to utilize this within their department, SECOND by Legislator Bingell.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Larison.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Karius reported that on July 26, 2000, the Soil and Water Conservation District visited with
nine project sites within our County.
Legislator Bleiler reported that a lot of time has been spent on negotiations and health insurance. There
will be a special meeting on August 15, 2000, to hear the results from the Health Insurance Review Committee
(HIRC). He publicly thanked the HIRC for their hard work
Legislator Larison reported that all four resolutions we requested were passed at the Intercounty
meeting.
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Legislator Marvel said he supports Legislator Young’s idea to look at the county’s attorneys. He asked
for the Legislature’s support to have Jim Corl look into the attorney situation and come up with any possible
solutions. He will bring this up at the next committee meeting. Legislator Bleiler stated that the Public
Safety/Criminal Justice Committee is already looking at this issue. Legislator Hastings stated this Legislature is
continually giving Mr. Corl additional responsibilities and the budget is going to be taking up a great deal of his
time. He is not going to have time for everything. The budget is a tremendous responsibility and takes up a lot
of time.
Legislator Bingell reported that the West Nile Virus has been found in a blue jay in the Town of Orange.
There will be a press release announced directly. Duane Spilde reported that 3 dead birds have been submitted
for testing. He has been in consultation with neighboring counties and has been putting out announcements on
how to take precautions. He wants people to be informed and know of their options, however, he does not want
to scare everyone. He will be filing an application with DEC in regard to spraying a pesticide.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked if a person does have the West Nile Virus how they would know they have it and
what should they do. Duane responded that a person would experience mild flu-like symptoms.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
The September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by
Acting Chairman Hastings at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Marvel and followed by
a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislators Gifford, Larison and Bingell who were
excused. Acting County Attorney Morris was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked about Resolution No. 399, supporting the Internet Access Act. Acting Chairman
Hastings noted that there was a meeting held by Corning, Inc. last Thursday in Corning, NY about this.
Legislator Bleiler explained that the proposed legislation is to encourage the development and use of new
technology in communications. It is also to support the federal proposal, which provides for tax incentives that
are identified in the bill. Legislator Young added that the meeting was conducted by Tim Reagan, a lobbyist for
Corning, Inc. Legislator Marvel explained that Corning, Inc. sponsored it, but any company can participate.
The legislation calls for tax breaks for people bringing in new technology. New technology takes years to take
off and be accepted by the public.
Don Warren, Office for the Aging employee, said he is appreciative for his job. He has bought into the
idea of good faith bargaining and has waited and waited. At the last meeting of the union, he was told that the
county is not interested in seeing that the agreement is retroactive. It is late in the game to write a year off. He
is trying to accumulate for retirement. His wife’s job has the exact same education requirement as his, he
makes $24,000, she makes $48,000. They have accepted the low wages for seven years now because of the
good insurance package. Now, the Legislature wants to turn this escalating health insurance cost on the
employees. The employees understand it, but do not have the wages to support it. The offer the union received
takes them backwards. There is no cost of living adjustment (COLA) and they can not use the proposed raise
and insurance increase to offset the loss of purchasing power every year. The last proposal struck him as the
county not holding their own anymore. He feels the county needs to get in step with other counties. He
understands the county does not have a sugar daddy industry. The general consensus is that the county can have
the employees at a bargain price and insure us and our families. The county needs to either pay us or insure us.
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Laura Bingell, who works in the Home Health Agency, said she does just about anything. She feels the
county could not pay her enough for what she does. She loves her job and loves people. She feels Schuyler
County employees are genuine. The general consensus of the union is that it is not a fair contract offer.
Paul Beebe, a Highway Department employee, asked if the tobacco settlement money could be used
towards employee benefits. Acting Chairman Hastings said it is restricted and earmarked for certain things.
Paul said a contract offer was made and then there was news of an increase in sales tax revenue, what about
that? Acting Chairman Hastings said she has not been involved in negotiations, she thought they had reached
an agreement.
Doris Craig, Personnel Officer, said the negotiating team had reached tentative agreements with both
units, one with the help of a mediator. The membership voted both of them down. There has not been another
meeting requested from either unit.
Joe Maratea, CSEA President, agreed that both proposals were rejected. They hope to have another
meeting soon to get back to the table.
Barbara Schriefer from the Children’s Services Unit of Social Services, said their jobs are unspeakable,
with what the employees see and do. With the contract offer the way it was, she could not afford to continue
working. With the lack of a raise, she may not be able to stay and may have to leave her job. She is pleading
for the Legislature to look at it again.
Darlene Morehouse, said she just recently retired from Office for the Aging. She can not see having
monies laid out on the table with health insurance. If the increase in health insurance goes through like it is, she
will not be able to afford it. It is not fair to not have something settled. Even though she is retired, she feels it
should be settled.
Blaine Morehouse, a Social Services employee, gave a summation about negotiations. He is on the
negotiating team for the union. He feels some good things have come out of negotiations and strides have been
made in improving communication between the Legislature and the unions. His concern is that there are
employees that want to stay with the county, but financially have to leave. He gets calls from other counties all
the time offering him employment. Most of them are more money for less work. The county is losing another
member today. He feels the employees need to have a fair contact to keep employees here. The county has
people who plow roads, protect our children, etc. If the county continues to lose good working people, it affects
the residents and taxpayers, and it is a shame on the Legislature. He hopes they can go back to the table and
come up with a fair contract.
Alice Quinata, a Probation Officer, said her department just lost another probation officer to Tompkins
County today. She had just received training. Her new salary will be $35,000. That gives a good example of
what the wages are like in other counties.
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 10/LOCAL LAW NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2000
INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME:
Robert Foote asked if the Assistant District Attorney would be made full-time. Acting Chairman
Hastings said not this year. They are not sure what is happening with the contractual Assistant District Attorney
either. This Local Law had to get in place before November in order to benefit from State funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 356 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14, 2000 MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY
LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 14, 2000 of the Schuyler County Legislature be
approved.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 357 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH AFFILIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR EARLY
INTERVENTION CONFERENCE – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Public Health Department was awarded funding through the Early Intervention Grant
Enhanced funds to provide training to providers and families, which will be done through a collaborative multicounty initiative involving Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to
execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an agreement with Affiliated Psychological
Consultants, PC, for the provision of Early Intervention training to providers and families, in an amount not to
exceed $500, effective immediately through September 30, 2000; funding available in the 2000 Public Health
Department Budget contractual expense, account number 4010.400-4061; subject to the review of the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 358 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AMEND FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY AGREEMENT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution 2000-298 authorizes an agreement with Family Services Society in an amount
not to exceed $30,000, and the budget submitted by Family Services reflected a one year period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an amendment to the
agreement with Family Service Society for the provision of case management services, in an amount not to
exceed $46,000, effective immediately through December 31, 2001; agreement to be renewed annually on a
calendar year, funding available in the 2000 Mental Health Department Budget contractual services, account
number 4310.435; subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 359 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH FREED, MAXICK, SACHS & MURPHY, P.C. – PUBLIC
HEALTH
WHEREAS, Medicare is in the process of switching their payment mechanism to a Prospective Payment
System, and
WHEREAS, Freed, Maxick, Sachs & Murphy PC have submitted a proposal to analyze the potential
revenue impact this will have on the Public Health Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to
execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature authorized to approve, an agreement with Freed, Maxick, Sachs &
Murphy PC for analysis of the potential Medicare PPS revenue impact, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,
effective immediately through December 31, 2000; funding available in the 2000 Public Health Department
Budget contractual services, account number 4010.435; subject to the review of the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 360 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF IMMUNIZATION GRANT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2001 –
PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 328-99 authorizes the 1999-2000 Immunization Grant through 10/31/00 for
$18,000, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Health has requested that the Immunization Grant be extended five
additional months through 3/31/01, to coincide with the State Fiscal year, with additional funding of $7,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature extends the 1999-2000 Immunization
Grant through March 31, 2001, and the budget be amended as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $14,016
4010.100-4064
Personnel Services
4,709
4010.400-4064
Contractual Expense
6,775
4010.489-4064
Fringe Benefits
$25,500
Total
+ $25,500
4010.1689-4064
Grant Revenue, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign any
necessary documents to effectuate this extension, subject to review by the County Administrator and approval
of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 361 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE ALCOHOLISM & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Community
Services Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Pamela Carlucci be appointed to the Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Subcommittee effective immediately for a term expiring December 31, 2003.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 362 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic has a vacant Staff Social Worker position which
has not been filled in over 90 days, which requires Legislative approval to fill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Community
Services to fill a Staff Social Worker position, Grade 28, $16.42 per hour, in the Mental Health Clinic, effective
immediately; funding is available in the year 2000 personal services budget.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 363 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL TRIANGLE FUNDS – YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau in collaboration with the Odessa-Montour Central
School has received a check in the amount of $11,000 from the Market Street Trust Company via the Triangle
Fund, and
WHEREAS, $11,000 per grant description will be allocated toward seven (7) components,
transportation, Anger Management Classes, Leadership Training, Cultural Field Trips, Safe Night Outs, Math
Lab, and the Breakfast Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau, per the Triangle Fund, will develop
an eight (8) member Youth Council from Odessa-Montour Central School and allocate $11,000 to the After
School Program at the Youth Council’s discretion, and the approval of the Schuyler County Youth Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Treasurer to
increase appropriations account no. 7310.315-7303 and revenue account no. 7310-2070-7303 by $11,000.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 364 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE BUDGET MODIFICATIONS – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the implementation of NYS and Federal budgets are not on a calendar year, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging has received modified funding information
because of this, and
WHEREAS, the county budget for Office for the Aging, as a result of the above information, is no
longer correct.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to adjust
the Office for the Aging 2000 budget, as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $ 2,000
6772.439
Communications
+ 14,449
6772.200
Equipment (Chairs, Telephone System and Software
necessary to perform mandated Federal reporting)
+ 1,000
6772.440
Travel
+ 8,088
6772-3772
State Aid
+ 9,361
6772-4772
Federal Aid
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VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 365 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE STATE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the NYS Office for the Aging has offered additional monies in the form of grants, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is in desperate need of a vehicle to replace one
that is over 10 years old, and
WHEREAS, RSVP volunteers who make up the Escort Program would drive if they had a better vehicle
than their own.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging be authorized to apply for grant
monies in the amount of $25,000 for a mini-van that may be used for both congregate meal delivery and
transportation of people to medical appointments, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign any
and all documents relative to this grant; subject to the review by the County Administrator and approval by the
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 366 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2000 BUDGET – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the State of New York allocated more Day Care funds to Schuyler County than is currently
reflected in the 2000 Budget, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Day Care subsidy program has increased in 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget be
amended as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $105,000
6055.400
Day Care
+ 100,000
6055-3655
State Aid - Day Care
5,000
6109.400
Family Assistance
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 367 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL A TEMPORARY POSITION IN THE CHILDREN’S
SERVICES UNIT – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Children’s Services Unit (CSU) of the Schuyler County Department of Social Services
is required to investigate all complaints of abuse or neglect to children living in the County, and,
WHEREAS, the workload in the CSU has been increasing dramatically over the past five years (187
HOTLINE reports in all of 1995, 194 HOTLINE reports in the first seven months of 2000), and,
WHEREAS, the severity, complexity, and indication rate of the reports has also been increasing, and,
WHEREAS, the staffing in the CSU is at the same level as it was in 1995 (nine workers then and nine
workers today, although two positions were cut in 1996 but restored in 1999), and,
WHEREAS, one of the CSU workers is scheduled to begin a long term disability leave some time after
September 15, 2000, and
WHEREAS, every worker is essential and necessary in order for the CSU to provide for the safety of the
children of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be
authorized to create and fill a temporary staff position (title to be determined by the Schuyler County
Personnel/Civil Service office) in the CSU at an hourly rate set by the current Administrative Unit agreement
for up to six months at a total wage cost not to exceed $12,500.00, pending availability of funds in the
Department’s budget.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 368 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY ROUTE 5 PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE STUDY – HIGHWAY
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee agree that there is a need for
design services for the replacement of BIN 3332530, County Route 5 over Hector Falls Creek, and
WHEREAS, Fisher Associates has proposed engineering services for a pedestrian bridge study of the
County Route 5 bridge that will replace the existing closed bridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature accept the proposal
price not to exceed $3,518.00, funding available in the 2000 County Road budget account no. 5020.400; subject
to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 369 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FUND 2000-2001 FOR THE SENECA HARBOR PARK BREAKWATER
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to file an
application for funds from the Environmental Protection Fund 2000-2001 in accordance with the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program in an amount not to exceed $5,010 and upon approval of said grant, request
to enter into and execute a project agreement for financial assistance to Schuyler County for an engineering
analysis of the Seneca Harbor Park Breakwater; documents subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 370 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE BID PROCEDURE FOR TRASH REMOVAL AND RECYCLING – BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the trash and recycling requirement for the County has been bid in accordance with the
Purchasing policy annually, and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted annually in the appropriate budgets for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby direct the Clerk
of the Legislature to advertise trash and recycling bids as needed, and the Purchasing Department to compile the
actual bids for the trash and recycling needs on a continual basis, to satisfy the yearly bidding procedures.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 371 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR ELEVATOR REPAIR MAINTENANCE AND
TESTING SERVICES – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the current contract for elevator repair, maintenance, and testing has expired, and
WHEREAS, the Building Maintenance Supervisor in conjunction with the Public Works Committee
would like to solicit bids for said service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be hereby
authorized to advertise for bids for elevator repair, maintenance, and testing, 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 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 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 372 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 10/LOCAL LAW NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2000 INCREASING THE
HOURS OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding increasing the hours of the District Attorney to full-time
was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public
hearing to be held September 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., 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. 10/Local Law No. 11 of the year
2000, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and
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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. 10/Local Law No. 11 of the year 2000, together with
the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 10/LOCAL LAW NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law increasing the hours of the District Attorney to full-time.
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
Section 1.
The position of District Attorney be hereby expanded to a full-time position at an annual salary
of $119,800 in accordance with County Law Section 700 as amended.
Section 2.
In accordance with Subdivision 8 of County Law Section 700, the District Attorney shall give his
whole time to his duties and shall not engage in the practice of law, act as an arbitrator, referee or
compensated mediator in any action or proceeding or matter or engage in the conduct of any
other profession or business which interferes with the performance of his duties as District
Attorney.
Section 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.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked why this can not wait until the next election. Acting Chairman
Hastings said it will be in place for the next election. The county does not have to wait until the election to do
so. Smaller counties have never been offered this opportunity. If the State stops providing funding, the county
will have no choice but to reduce the position back to part-time. Legislator Bleiler said the reason for doing this
now is because the State just passed this law and made it possible.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 373 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR COORDINATOR – EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Coordinator deems it necessary to appoint a person to be
responsible for the investigation of all fires in Schuyler County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Dale Jaynes of Burdett be appointed as “Car 9”, the
Deputy Fire Investigator Coordinator, effective immediately. Said position is a volunteer position.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young questioned the accountability of a volunteer? Legislator Bleiler explained
that each fire department has an investigator, this is to appoint one for the county. Legislator Young asked who
he would be accountable to. Robert Foote said all investigators would report to this position (Dale Jaynes), and
he then reports to Bill Randolph, the Emergency Management Coordinator.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 374 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE STOP DWI PLAN FOR 2001 – 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 2001
STOP-D.W.I. Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign this
plan; subject to the review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 375 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO MATCH GRANT FOR SURVEILLANCE VEHICLE –
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department has received funds to purchase a vehicle for
drug enforcement efforts, and
WHEREAS, such grant requires a 25% local match.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer up to $4,000 from the Sheriff’s seized asset account into account no. 3110.204-3019 for the purchase
said vehicle.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 376 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/Criminal Justice
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
hereby 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 review by the County Administrator and the approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PINS Diversion Planning Committee be authorized to submit
said Plan to the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the previously appointed members of the PINS Diversion Planning
and Assessment Committees continue to serve in that capacity.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 377 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN THE HOURS OF THE CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO FORTY (40) HOURS A WEEK
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Schuyler County District Attorney to increase the hours of the
Confidential Secretary in his department to 40 hours a week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the hours of the Confidential Secretary to the District
Attorney be established at 40 hours per week at an annual salary of $24,972 effective October 1, 2000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for this increase be funded out of State grant funds.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 378 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE BIDDING FOR 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION MODEL PLAN
WHEREAS, Schuyler County’s contract for its 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Model Plan is in the
expiration time frame and needs to be updated for another five years, and
WHEREAS, this is a negotiable employee benefit that has to be renewed and is subject to bidding
requirements.
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 the County of Schuyler for a
457 Deferred Compensation Model Plan.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 379 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADOPTION OF CONTRACT POLICY MANUAL
WHEREAS, the Legislative Office, in conjunction with the County Attorney’s Office, has developed a
Contract Policy Manual which incorporates all directives and resolutions relative to the contract procedure, and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Management and Finance Committee have reviewed said
manual and recommend its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts the
Contract Policy Manual as attached hereto to be made part of Schuyler County Policies and Procedures
effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 380 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GROUP HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Review Committee created by the Legislature is proceeding with
requesting quotes for health insurance, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Health Insurance Review Committee that Group Health
Administration Service be obtained to assist in this process as well as other health insurance issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Group Health Administration Service for the term March 1, 2000 through March 31,
2001 at a cost of $12,000 payable in equal monthly payments, with credit from payments under the original
agreement being applied to the same, subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$5,800 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account no. 1010.435 to cover the 1999 expenses of
this contract, the remainder to be budgeted in the 2001 budget.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 381 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF COPIERS FOR SCHUYLER
COUNTY OFFICES FOR THE PERIOD 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003
WHEREAS, most of the county’s copiers are under one copier contract, which will expire on December
31, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Purchasing Office is hereby
authorized to advertise for bids for the replacement of copiers for Schuyler County Offices for the period
1/1/2000 – 12/31/2003, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids are to be marked “Sealed Bid” and received by the Clerk of
the Legislature, 105 Ninth Street, Unit 6, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
September 29, 2000. The bids will be opened at the Legislative Resolution Review Committee meeting on
October 2, 2000, at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made: acceptance or rejection of
bids will be done at the October 10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature; the County of
Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 382 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.
RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS – SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Social Services Department has a microfilm reader/printer which has been replaced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County
Legislature hereby declare said microfilm reader/printer as surplus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor remove said microfilm
reader/printer and place in storage for inclusion in the annual County Auction.
One (1) 3M 800 Microfilm Reader / Printer
S/N 375
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 383 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TRAINING – CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the SARA grant for Civil Service/Personnel has come to an end and funds have been
encumbered, and
WHEREAS, due to delays at the beginning of the project with data conversion, there are excess funds in
the grant Personal Services account no. 1430.100-1431 due to delays in hiring the Keyboard Specialist for this
project, and
WHEREAS, due to employee turnover of personnel in the Civil Service/Personnel Department, it is
necessary to have one more day of PerSoft software training for new departmental personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $500 from grant account no. 1431.100-1431 to account no. 1430.459-1431 for one day of PerSoft
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software training.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 384 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.
RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO TOWN OF HECTOR (HECTOR GRAZING LANDS)
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer has received $3,464.02 in revenues from the sale of timber
from the Hector Grazing Lands, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 500 of Title 16, United States Code,
these funds must be used for the benefit of public schools or public roads, and
WHEREAS, this income is normally used by the Town of Hector for road maintenance in the Hector
Land Use Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $3,464.02 to the Town of Hector for road maintenance in the Hector Land Use Area.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 385 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SERVER FOR FINANCIAL SYSTEM – TREASURER – AS
AMENDED
WHEREAS, the current server for the financial system is over six years old and is technically outdated,
and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has consulted the software provider, the Central Data Processing Department
and the County Administrator on her needs, and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has $3,600 of the approximate $21,000 total cost of license fees, training and
equipment in her 2000 budget, and
WHEREAS, it is possible to enter into a two-year lease to purchase the agreement with a zero interest
rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign the required lease agreement for a Dell NT Server for a total of $9,670 to be paid in two annual payments;
subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into
a Software Upgrade Agreement for the Treasurer’s Office with Cyberscience Corporation at a cost of $1,040
and annual maintenance fee of $208.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $11,360
from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to the Treasurer’s accounts as follows:
1325.207
$ 9,994.00
1325.435
$ 1,366.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the balance due for the Dell Lease Agreement of $4,836 be
provided for in the 2001 budget.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 386 Motion by Marvel, 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
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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
Catharine
68.-1-34.12
Kathleen D. Mayo
Catharine
68.-1-6
Lynette Edkin
Dix
104.13-1-37
John R. and Linda Smith
Dix
104.13-1-16
James R. and Amy Jane Gee
Dix
85.-1-51.11
Robert B. and Debra L. Barber
Montour
76.19-2-43
Todd L. Foland
Orange
101.-1-32.112
Franklin Warner
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 387 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE GRANT-INAID FOR A MUNICIPAL WASTE REDUCTION AND/OR RECYCLING PROJECT AND SIGNING
OF THE ASSOCIATED STATE CONTRACT, UNDER THE APPROPRIATE LAWS OF NEW
YORK STATE
WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for municipal waste reduction and municipal
recycling projects, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and
duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the
public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY be executed for such STATE aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Schuyler County Legislature:
1.
That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity
with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understandings and assurances
contained in said application is hereby authorized.
2.
That the Chairman of the Legislature is directed and authorized as the official representative of
the MUNICIPALITY to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional
information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved
by the STATE;
3.
That the MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of said Municipal Waste
Reduction and/or Recycling Project.
4.
That five (5) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, New York 12233-7253, together with ONE
complete application.
5.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 388 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCOPED TO ADMINISTER THE REMAINING CANAL
CORRIDOR INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 1998 a letter of agreement was signed with Cornell Cooperative Extension for the
administration of the Canal Corridor Initiative program, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED was not fully functional in 1998 therefore Cornell Cooperative Extension took on
this role and is now suggesting that SCOPED take over.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County will provide to SCOPED remaining
funds earmarked or allowable for program administration in the approved HUD grant, an amount not to exceed
$13,000 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a
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contract with SCOPED for the administrative services for the term November 1, 2000 to October 31, 2001;
subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 389A Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 389
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 389 be tabled in order to be sent back to committee for further
discussion.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 389 – TABLED
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 11 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1974 TO CHANGE SECTION
3, ITEM b, IN REGARDS TO MEMBERSHIP - TABLED
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1974 established a County Environmental Management Council for the
County of Schuyler, and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1974 needs to be amended to change the membership.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 11 of the year 2000, 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
October 10, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins
Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law to amend Local Law No. 2 of 1974 establishing a County Environmental Management Council for
the County of Schuyler (amended text in bold print).
SECTION 3. (b) The Chairman of the County Planning Commission or his designee, Chairman of the Board
of Directors of the Soil and Water Conservation District or his designee, the County Watershed
Inspector or his designee, and the Director of Schuyler County Partnership for Economic
Development (SCOPED) or his designee shall serve as members of the Council.
SECTION 9. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of State
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young said she is concerned about the role of the Environmental Management
Council (EMC), in terms of being an advisory board to the Legislature and its role with SCOPED. Both EMC
and SCOPED have separate reasons for existing. Her concern is having someone from SCOPED sitting on the
EMC without it being reciprocal. Acting Chairman Hastings stated that this was discussed in committee. She
asked Legislator Young if she would like to table this and bring it back to committee for further discussion.
Legislator Young said she would like to see someone from EMC designated to the SCOPED Board to give
direction. Legislator Marvel suggested, because of the question raised, that this resolution be withdrawn and
sent back to committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 390 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE
EXTENSION
OF
SCOPED
AGREEMENT
FOR
GRANT
WRITING/ADMINISTRATION FOR THE YEAR 2000
WHEREAS, the current SCOPED contract for grant writing/administration expires July 11, 2000, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED wishes to continue to provide grant writing and administration services to
Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County wishes to discuss the terms and conditions of a renewal contract which
will become effective on the calendar year instead of a mid-year cycle as is currently done, and
WHEREAS, extension of the current contract until the end of the year will allow time for both parties to
come to mutually acceptable terms for the future contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into an extension of the current contract with SCOPED for grant writing and administrative services
related to community and economic development projects with the understanding that the county will pay a
grant writing fee equal to 12% of the grant received if it is less than $50,000 and 15% if the grant award is
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$50,000-500,000 with a maximum fee of $40,000. For grants more than $500,000, it is recommended that a
separate fee be negotiated depending on the complexity of the grant, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County may engage SCOPED to perform grant writing services
for projects not related to community and economic development and will pay a grant writing fee of 3% of the
amount of a grant submitted, with a maximum fee of $3,500. If the County decides at a later date to engage
SCOPED to administer the project, then the fee would be applied to the administrative fee. The term of this
contract will be for the remainder of the year 2000. The extension is to be drafted by the Schuyler County
Attorney and reviewed by the County Administrator.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
WITHDRAWN.
RE: INCREASE THE HOURS OF THE CLERK(S) TO THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FROM 20 HOURS
TO 35 HOURS A WEEK - WITHDRAWN
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Commissioners of the Board of Elections, request was
made to increase the hours for Clerk(s) from 20 to 35 per week commencing January 1, 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Governmental Operations Committee of the Schuyler County Legislature has concurred
with that request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk positions in the Schuyler County Board of
Elections be increased from 20 hours per week to 35 hours per week commencing January 1, 2001, contingent
upon funds being approved in the 2001 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 391 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY CHILD CARE COORDINATING
COUNCIL FOR COMPUTER INSTALLATION/REPAIR ASSISTANCE – CENTRAL DATA
PROCESSING
WHEREAS, the County has been approached by the Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council
to provide technical assistance maintaining computer equipment located at their location in the course of
County business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
execute a contract with Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council for installation and repair services to
be performed by the Schuyler County Central Data Processing Department with the following stipulations:
1. This contract will be valid for a period of one-year starting October 1st 2000.
2. Time will be reimbursed back to the County at the rate of $30.00 per hour.
3. County requirements or obligations will have priority over any requests for services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 392 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR COMPUTER
INSTALLATION/REPAIR ASSISTANCE – CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING
WHEREAS, the County has been approached by Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide technical
assistance maintaining computer equipment located at the Rural-Urban Center in the course of County business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
execute a contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for installation and repair services to be performed by
the Schuyler County Central Data Processing Department with the following stipulations:
1. This contract will be valid for a period of one-year starting September 1st 2000.
2. Time will be reimbursed back to the County at the rate of $30.00 per hour.
3. County requirements or obligations will have priority over any requests for services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 393 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
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DECLARE WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2000 AS NATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK – RECORDS
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, archives help us anchor our rapidly changing society in the stream of time, document our
stewardship of the present, and remind us of our accountability to future generations, and
WHEREAS, archives are central to research and education, both now and in the future, and
WHEREAS, the archives of our governments protect the rights of citizens, support the effective
operation of government and document the evolution of our democracy, and
WHEREAS, archives are essential to understanding the diversity of our society and the development of
our private and non profit organizations, and
WHEREAS, the sound selection, preservation, accessibility, and broad use of archival records vital to
the present and future citizens of Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, greater public awareness of archival conditions and increased support for archival
programs in Schuyler County is urgently needed, and
WHEREAS, the second week in October is being celebrated statewide as New York Archives Week,
and
WHEREAS, all are urged to attend events taking place within the county during Archives Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby proclaims the
week of October 8-14, 2000 as Archives Week in Schuyler County.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 394 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING PART-TIME ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the part-time Account Clerk Typist position in the Highway Department has been vacant
for longer than 90 days, which requires Legislative approval to fill and is included in the year 2000 County
Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is authorized to fill the
part-time Account Clerk Typist position in the Highway Department, effective immediately.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 395 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: AGREEMENT TO BE LOCAL SPONSOR FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION
FOR SPENCER-VAN ETTEN SNOWMOBILE CLUB
WHEREAS, the Spencer-Van Etten Snowmobile Club wishes to use the Schuyler County Government
as their authorized local sponsor for their grant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department would be the administrator of the grant and the County Treasurer
would administer the grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Spencer-Van Etten Snowmobile Club will carry $1,000,000 in insurance with a copy
filed in the Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will issue the trail permit to the
Spencer-Van Etten Snowmobile Club with the idea that there will be less needed grooming maintenance for the
trails.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to be the
authorized local sponsor for the Spencer-Van Etten Snowmobile Club in the pursuit of Snowmobile Trails
Grant funds, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the
grant application.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 396 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING THE CONTINUITY OF THE 31 ST
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - FAILED
WHEREAS, the 31st Congressional District includes all or parts of ten counties stretching across the
southern tier of New York State, and
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WHEREAS, the district is predominantly rural in nature with agriculture being an important industry,
and
WHEREAS, the district is also characterized by a number of small cities with a significant
manufacturing base which share common problems, and also includes many villages and towns with similar
characteristics and challenges, and
WHEREAS, the district is linked by the future I86 and is filled with a number of small public and
private education institutions, and
WHEREAS, breaking up the district into a series of north/south alignments would be detrimental to the
economic development and constituent service of the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby urges the
Governor and State Legislature to maintain the integrity of the 31st Congressional District at the time of
reapportionment following the year 2000 census.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler said he is not sure what is best for Schuyler County. He feels that until the
county knows what will happen, he can not support this resolution. He does not know the other side of this.
Legislator Marvel said that with the 2000 census, the State Legislature will be directed to reapportion districts.
This county might lose representation, and if we wait until after the realignment, it might be too late. Amory
Houghton is interested in protecting our district. If we wait, the county will not have a chance to make its
concerns known. Legislator Bleiler stated that there will be a change, even if this passes. Acting Chairman
Hastings said the concern is that there is a possibility that this county will become part of the Rochester area and
the city will have control. Legislator Young said the county will be assigned to a congressional district. She
feels it might even be beneficial if the county ends up with Tompkins or Tioga County. Legislator Marvel feels
it is important to have representation to have money flow into the county.
VOTE: Failed 3-2. Noes: Young, Bleiler.
RESOLUTION NO. 397 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that two resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 398 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL A TEMPORARY POSITION OF ADDITIONAL FULLTIME ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, County Attorney, James P. Coleman, is expected to be on medical leave for an
undetermined period of time, and
WHEREAS, the workload of the County Attorney’s Office increased 25% in 1999 and the year 2000
reflects a greater continuation of this increase, and
WHEREAS, the workload of the County Attorney’s Office involves essential and legally required duties
with potentially enormous negative litigation obligations, and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain this ever-increasing and necessary level of service to the County by
this office Assistant County Attorney, Dennis J. Morris, will become Acting County Attorney, fulfilling
Attorney Coleman’s duties as well as a portion of his own, thereby making it necessary to fill an additional
temporary full-time Assistant County Attorney position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney’s Office is hereby authorized to
create and fill a temporary full-time Assistant County Attorney position for the time period October 1, 2000 to
December 31, 2000, at a rate not to exceed $15,000, said amount to be reduced by reimbursement from the
NYS Department of Social Services.
MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to go into executive session to discuss employee work history,
SECOND by Legislator Marvel. Motion carried five ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Marvel to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler.
Motion carried five ayes to zero noes.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 399 Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
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RE:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS ACT LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, The Broadband Internet Access Act of 2000 (S.2698) would create temporary tax credits to
stimulate the deployment of “broadband” high speed Internet service to rural and low-income areas of the
United States – areas currently being ignored by communications providers, and
WHEREAS, the broadband tax credit will have a very positive impact on Western New York because it
will provide communications carriers with a special incentive to deploy broadband access to homes and
businesses in the area, and much of the telecommunications equipment used to provide broadband services is
manufactured right here, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is crucial to ensuring that all Americans receive the benefits of Internet
economy, and that the United States remains ahead of the global competition in this crucial technology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby goes on record
in support of the Broadband Internet Access Act of 2000 (S.2698) and urges its Congressional representatives to
support its enactment.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. The Youth Bureau has received a total
of $789,385 in grant awards this year. She is proud that the Youth Board is active and working on grants. She
then listed a number of the grants. Acting Chairman Hastings said the Youth Board and the Youth Services
Planner, Dave Sanders, deserve to be congratulated.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Duane Spilde, Director of Public Health/Community Services, reported on the building project for
Public Health. They opened bids last week and had three for each contract, however, they received no bids for
the general contract. He feels part of the reason is that they were having a hard time getting a quote from the
original specs. He hopes to finish the bid process this week. He also wanted to say, as a department head with
fifty employees working for him, he is in support of fair treatment and fair wages. The county has a dedicated
workforce that work very hard for less money. He encourages the Legislature to do the best they can for a
contract.
Gerry Chafee, Assistant Coordinator of Computer Services, said he works with a number of county
departments. He is happy with his job and happy to be able to teach computer skills to employees. However,
he is unhappy to hear that people are out looking for other jobs and telling him that he will have to re-train new
employees.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2000
The Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 1:55 p.m. by Chairman
Gifford. All Legislators were present except Legislators Young and Larison who were excused and Legislator
Karius who was absent. Acting County Attorney Morris and County Administrator, Jim Corl, were also
present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Lisa and Robert Bellavigna were present because they had a concern about the recent tax auction. A
parcel bought at auction was a landlocked parcel. There are trespassing signs and liens on the property. They
feel they were misrepresented on this matter. Pictures of their home were taken without permission. They asked
the Real Property Tax office not to take pictures. Robert feels there is a possible bankruptcy involved and he
would like the bid declined. He feels the wrong owner and tax map number was listed in the auctioneer’s
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advertisement. Lisa gave some history on the property they own and how they acquired it. Chairman Gifford
asked them if they had talked to the County Attorney. Lisa said she has been advised by him to speak to her
own lawyer. She then handed out copies of her letter dated September 28, 2000 to the Legislature. She did run
across the new prospective buyers that bid on the parcel and they seem to be interested in hunting on it. She has
read the Department of Environmental Conservation guide and it states that they allow hunting in an area of 500
feet or more from a structure. Robert said the parcel is only 450 feet across.
Acting County Attorney Morris said he is not sure this situation needs to be addressed. He feels they
have good legitimate questions and concerns. He is not sure the county can solve the problem. He explained
that when the property foreclosure process started the property had not been separated. The auction process
started with the notice on the parcel that was a whole 20 acres. Since then, the Bellavignas bought a portion of
that parcel. The advertisement listed the entire piece of land.
Legislator Hastings asked if the whole parcel was indeed advertised. Patty Bilinski, Deputy Treasurer,
said they did in fact have to advertise the whole parcel. In 1998 it was filed as a whole parcel. Acting Attorney
Morris explained that since 1998, the parcel has been divided into two. Additionally, the Bellivignas received a
piece of property from US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for access of back land. The landlocked
land was not put on the deed description by HUD.
Chairman Gifford asked if HUD gave a right-of-way when they sold it. Acting Attorney Morris said the
mortgage should have reserved that. The issue now is that there is a contract with the buyer for down payment.
The buyer has 30 days to pay and if they show up with the money tomorrow, we have to sell it to them.
Legislator Hastings feels that in fairness to the people purchasing this parcel, the county should write to them
about the consequences of owning this property. Chairman Gifford feels it is not up to the Legislature. Acting
Attorney Morris suggested that they be notified that the Legislature has received conflicting information from
the Bellavignas. He suggested that the Bellavignas speak to an attorney and their neighbors. Legislator
Hastings feels the Legislature should not accept this bid today. There should be more research done and the
buyers should be notified of this. Acting Attorney Morris informed the Legislature that they could be sued by
the potential buyers if this bid is denied. The county has a contract that says the parcel will be given to the
buyers within 30 days.
Legislator Bleiler asked if they could accept the bid with some wording about the concern. Acting
Attorney Morris said he would like to have an acceptance of the bid, however extend the issue of signing the
deed. He sees no problem with the procedure done on the county’s part. He is not aware of any bankruptcy
involved. It is not on their notices or on the abstract. Robert said he did notify the County Attorney’s office
that it was in bankruptcy. He did not dare bid on this parcel himself without researching it properly. The
advertisement was listed as 21 acres with a picture of their home. Acting Attorney Morris suggested that the
Legislature not accept this bid today because of the parcel number possibly being incorrectly advertised. He did
not have this advertisement from David Matson, the Auctioneer. He feels the county needs to let the buyer
know that this number is incorrect. If they do not have a problem with it, then the county needs to accept the
bid.
RESOLUTION NO. 400 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon
the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the
following item of business:
1. Accept Tax Auction Bids
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 401 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
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
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature had contracted for the auction sale of these properties and
such sale was conducted on September 23, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature accepts, the following bids
to wit:
BIDDER'S NAME:
Todd & Anita Rodabaugh
BIDDER'S ADDRESS:
3748 Main Street
Burdett, NY 14818
AMOUNT OF BID:
$1,300.00
FORMER OWNER:
County of Schuyler
TAX MAP #:
54.7-1-1
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
402-9043-00
LOCATION:
Town of Hector
Village of Burdett
BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
AMOUNT OF BID:
FORMER OWNER:
TAX MAP #:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
LOCATION:
BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
AMOUNT OF BID:
FORMER OWNER:
TAX MAP #:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
LOCATION:
BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
AMOUNT OF BID:
FORMER OWNER:
TAX MAP #:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
LOCATION:
BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
AMOUNT OF BID:
FORMER OWNER:
TAX MAP #:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
LOCATION:
Paul W. Jayne
4703 Log City Road
Dundee, NY 14837
$45,000.00
Warren A. & Patricia Markle
44.16-1-2.2
402-9139-00
Town of Hector
Village of Burdett
LaVerne A. Hutt
5815 Culver Road
Alpine, NY 14805
$2,200.00
Evelyn Sine
47.-1-27.1
401-7418-00
Town of Hector
Lee P. Kizer, Jr.
913 Hornby Road
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
$500.00
Harold L. & Bessie L. Galusha
102.5-1-18.1
601-0299-00
Town of Orange
Ray Fitzgerald
3830 Shumway Road
Burdett, NY 14818
$2,300.00
Carl & Doris Hadley
93.-1-9
601-0024-01
Town of Orange
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BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
Emily E. Kerns
3761 Newtown Road
Odessa, NY 14869
AMOUNT OF BID:
$12,500.00
FORMER OWNER:
Robert W. Reynolds
TAX MAP #:
51.-3-22.1
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
702-2077-01
LOCATION:
Town of Reading, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Attorney is directed to prepare appropriate deeds
and documents pertinent to such conveyance within thirty days of this authorization, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to
execute such deeds and attending documents and the Schuyler County Treasurer is authorized to deliver such
deeds and attending documents upon full payment of the bid purchase price balance to the County of Schuyler.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings moved this Resolution with the exception of the bid from Joy E. Goodsell.
VOTE: Passed 5-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Lisa Bellivigna stated that even at the informational workshop the parcel was announced as landlocked.
Patty said that three other people were bidding on this one parcel. The county has an obligation to the back-up
bidder also. Jim Corl said he believes there was a misunderstanding about a public utility easement. The
potential bidders might have thought they could access the property this way.
The Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2000
The October 10, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman
Gifford. All Legislators were present except Legislator Young who was excused. Acting County Attorney
Morris and County Administrator, Jim Corl, were also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer asked about the Workforce Development Board. Chairman Gifford explained that it
used to be the Private Industry Council, consisting of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties.
Christopher Tarby from Usherwood Associates out of Syracuse, said he submitted a bid to Schuyler
County for copiers. He is here to answer any questions on the bid. Jim Corl, County Administrator, explained
that the bids were opened and a committee reviewed the proposals. The Legislature will be considering the
committee’s recommendation tonight. Legislator Hastings explained the bid process to him. Jim explained that
the county must accept the lowest, most responsible bid. He also explained how they determine that factor,
including references, knowledge, etc. Christopher asked if he was lowest bidder and can prove it, and that he is
as responsible, will he have an opportunity to address that before the Resolution is voted on? Legislator
Hastings explained that by the time the Resolution reaches this forum, it is done. The decision is made. She
recommends the resolution be tabled in order for the bidders to voice their concerns. Legislator Bleiler said he
believes the bid specifications gave them time to express their concerns. He remembers talking in length about
the process and who knew what. He feels if the bidder has a challenge after the acceptance, the Legislature will
review the process and situation then. Legislator Hastings said she would rather see it set aside.
Casey Creamer asked if the $10,000 on the tax study with SUNY Binghamton was going to show the
county if they gained economically on the sales tax increase. Legislator Bleiler explained that the Legislature
has to re-vote on that one percent increase every two years. In order for the Legislature to do that intelligently,
the research and facts need to be spelled out.
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Casey noted the numerous requests for personnel in Public Health and Mental Health. He thought
consolidating the departments was to consolidate the work. He asked if the Deputy positions were for one
person. Legislator Bingell explained that the funding is coming from State revenues and will not use county
dollars. However, these resolutions will not be voted on tonight, the proper paperwork is not in hand. Duane
Spilde, Director of Public Health/Mental Health, explained that since these two departments have been
combined, they have reduced, but at the same time, there are new mandates from the State and a lot more work.
He has explained in detail to the Legislature why they are needed.
Sue Brill wanted to know how the County’s negotiating Attorney got paid, hourly rate or flat fee?
Legislator Hastings said the county pays labor counsel $170 an hour plus mileage.
PRESENTATION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Chris Kimball-Peterson, Chairman of the Schuyler County Comprehensive Plan, explained that the
Legislature passed a resolution to do this plan. They have held nine public input meetings within the county so
far. She stated that the attendance has been low, however, the response to issues and concerns has been great.
Tim Cullenen, Cornell Cooperative Extension Planner, has received a lot of good responses. He handed out a
spreadsheet reflecting the questions asked and the answers received. The spreadsheet will be given to task
groups that will be looking at the hard and fast issues. They sent out 9,600 pieces of direct mail for surveys.
They have had some expenses with staff and mailing. He feels there was more than enough chances for people
to participate. Chairman Gifford said there is an effort in the Towns of Reading, Tyrone and Orange to create a
comprehensive plan, how is the response there? Tim said they are totally separate. The County plan is large
scale, and that is a separate issue. The efforts those particular towns take will help with the county plan. Chris
said that the next phase will be organizing the task force groups. People have signed up to help. They will draft
a document for the public to review. She is here tonight to defend the budget. A total amount was budgeted for
two years back in 1998. The committee needs numerous resources and may have to hire people to help them
with the data process. She feels they need money appropriated for next year to complete the plan. She then
handed out a budget request. They hope to complete the plan in the next two years. They are requesting
$126,700. The 1998 Resolution said the amount budgeted would be re-evaluated on a yearly basis. If the
Legislature were to not fund this plan, it would be detrimental. It is a long tedious process. Tim added that the
one line item budget request is for consultant fees. That figure is based on the idea that certain studies will
require detail and expertise that can not be done in-house.
RESOLUTION NO. 402 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler
County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 6-0. Abstain: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 403 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SCHUYLER HOSPITAL FOR THERAPY SERVICES –
MEDICAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Agency contracts with Schuyler Hospital to provide
Home Health Therapy Services, and
WHEREAS, HCFA Medicare reimbursement methodology for home care services is changing to a
Prospective Payment System (PPS) October 1, 2000 and under the PPS the cost of all physical therapy needs
are bundled into the payment that Schuyler County Home Health Agency will receive, and
WHEREAS, in the event a patient receiving home care services for which the home care agency is
billing Medicare requires a physical therapy procedure that needs a piece of cumbersome equipment that cannot
be taken to the home, thus necessitating the patient be taken to an outpatient therapy department, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler Hospital Outpatient Department has agreed to provide these procedures when
necessary and authorized by the Schuyler County Home Health Agency Staff, at the rates listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health is authorized
to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve, an amendment to the
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contract with Schuyler Hospital for Home Health Therapy Services for the term of October 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2000, to be renewed annually on the calendar year, at the rates listed below, funding available in
the 2000 Public Health budget account 4010.490; subject to the review of the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
Paraffin Bath
$60.50 per treatment
Small Whirlpool
$60.50 per treatment
Large Whirlpool
$70.00 per treatment
Contrast Baths
$37.00 / 15 minutes
Prosthetic Training
$39.50 / 15 minutes
Splint Fabrication
$39.50 / 15 minutes
Debridement Skin Partial Thickness
$39.50 / 15 minutes
Debridement Skin Full Thickness
$59.50 / 15 minutes
Debridement Skin & Subcutaneous
$79.50 / 15 minutes
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 404 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AMEND 2000 COUNTY BUDGET – FEDERAL SALARY SHARING FUNDS – MENTAL
HEALTH
WHEREAS, additional funding has been approved for the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, the
following budget modifications are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the County Treasurer to
create the following accounts:
REVENUE
Federal Salary Sharing Funds
4310-4490-4316
$75,000
EXPENSES
Equipment
4310.200-4316
$40,000
Professional Services
4310.435-4316
$25,000
Other Contractual Services
4310.400-4316
$10,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the expenditures of these funds.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 405 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION THERAPY SERVICES –
PUBLIC HEALTH – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section
4410 of the Education Law, and
WHEREAS, Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services provides physical, occupational and
speech therapy at the rate of Fifty Dollars ($50) for up to a sixty minute session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Direction of Public Health/Home Health, and the
Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature are hereby authorized to execute an ongoing contract with
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services for the Public Health Department to provide preschool
therapy services from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, funding available in the 2000 and 2001 Public Health
budget account no. 2960.400; subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 406 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLIING OF CLINICAL WORKER – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional clinical services, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the year 2000 County Budget for this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is authorized to
advertise, create and fill either a Staff Social Worker position, Grade XXVIII, salary $16.42, or a Senior Staff
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Social Worker position, Grade XXIX, salary $17.73 hour, whichever he is able to recruit, effective
immediately; subject to the approval of the Civil Service Office, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon successful filling of one of the above positions, the Clinic
Coordinator position will be abolished.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 407 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AMEND CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER ARC 2000 AGREEMENT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution 329-00 authorized an amendment to the Schuyler Arc Agreement for the year
2000 in the amount of $11,000, and
WHEREAS, the State Office of Mental Health has authorized additional State dollars in the amount of
$11,000 for a total of $22,000 for Schuyler Arc to provide the Integrated Supported Employment Program, the
following agreement and budget modifications are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is hereby
authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement with Schuyler ARC for an additional $11,000 for a total
of $22,000 for the Integrated Supported Employment Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to approve such
amended agreement, subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County
Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Treasurer to
amend the 2000 County budget accordingly as follows:
REVENUE
State Funds
4322-3490
$11,000
EXPENSES
Schuyler ARC
4322.0504
$11,000
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 408A Motion by Marvel, Second by Karius.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 408
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 408 be amended to add an amount to the third WHEREAS and
to add a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, “that should the State Office of Mental Health reduce funding, these
positions may be eliminated”.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Marvel stated that he would like to amend Resolution No. 408 to include the money
allocated from the State and a statement that if the money is reduced, that the Legislature may abolish these
positions. Legislator Hastings said she does not see anything positive in this motion. When the office of
Mental Health allocates money, it is continuous funds. When the day comes and the money is taken away, then
let the Legislature cut back. Legislator Marvel feels that if it is not in the Resolution, the future Legislature will
not know this Legislature’s intent.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 408 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF TWO SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGERS – MENTAL
HEALTH – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, there has been enormous growth for children and youth and their families in the mental
health system, and
WHEREAS, the State Office of Mental Health has made services for children and youth and their
families a statewide priority, and has recommended implementation of a Supportive Case Management Program
in Schuyler County to compliment existing Case Management and Intensive Case Management Programs, and
WHEREAS, the State Office of Mental Health has allocated funding in the amount of $170,000 to
Schuyler County for the provision of these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the creation, advertising, and
filling of two Supportive Case Manager positions in the Mental Health Department at Grade Level XXVI with
an hourly rate of $15.02, effective immediately, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the State Office of Mental Health reduce funding, these
positions may be eliminated.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 409 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING COOK MANAGER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging has hired a person to fill the position of Assistant
Cook, and
WHEREAS, the person hired has skills comparable to the person in the position of Cook-Manager, and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has retained a vacant position of Cook-Manager for three years as
of October 1, 2000, said position to be abolished after this point in time per Civil Service Rules, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has granted a 30-day extension of the aforementioned Civil Service
Rule, and
WHEREAS, changing the Assistant Cook to Cook-Manager will be easily accomplished in the present
budget, and
WHEREAS, it is felt that this change would create a more efficiently-run Nutrition Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging Director be authorized to
transfer Norma Erickson, currently the Assistant Cook, into the vacant slot of Cook-Manager, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Assistant Cook shall remain vacant.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 410 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES
– SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, County Attorney, James P. Coleman, is expected to be on medical leave for an
undetermined period of time, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature authorized the County Attorney’s Office to hire a temporary additional
Assistant County Attorney per Resolution No. 398-00, for the period October 1, 2000 through December 31,
2000, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of that amount, $10,000, is payable by the Department of Social Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services is authorized to
amend the 2000 budget by transferring no more than $10,000 from account no. 6010.400 into account no.
6010.435, and to amend the contract with the County Attorney as set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the
said amended contract; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 411 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: ACCEPT QUOTATION FROM NATIONAL SURVEY, INC. FOR PUBLISHING OF COUNTY
MAPS – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee have agreed to accept the
proposal from The National Survey, Inc. for the publishing of the county maps, and
WHEREAS, the preliminary proofs are near completion, and funding is available in the 2000 budget to
pay for said maps.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature hereby accept the
proposal price of $ 8,956 from The National Survey, Inc. for the publishing of county maps. Funding is
available in the 2000 budget with $ 5,200 to come from County Road account no. 5010.434 and $ 3,756 to
come from Emergency Management account no. 3189.434; proposal subject to review by the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 412 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR UTILITIES AND PERSONAL SERVICES – LAKE
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WHEREAS, the utilities and personal services line items for Seneca Harbor Park have exceeded the
anticipated expenditure in the 2000 budget, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in other Buildings and Grounds utilities and personal services
accounts to cover said overages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$1,000 from Buildings personal services account 1620.100 to Seneca Harbor Park personal services account
7110.100, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer also be authorized to transfer $700
from Buildings utilities account no. 1620.442 to Seneca Harbor Park utilities account no. 7110.442.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 413 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the 2000 budget line item for assigned counsel is over-budget by $1,743.41 as of
September 13, 2000, and
WHEREAS, there are several more months worth of bills forthcoming and there are no additional funds
in the Public Defender’s budget to pay for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $7,500 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Public Defender account no. 1170.435 to pay for
assigned counsel expenses.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTIN NO. 414 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH BISHOP SHEEN ECUMENICAL HOUSING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ADMINISTRERING FUNDS UNDER THE HOME INVESTMANET PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM)
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has applied for and received a HOME Program Grant in the amount of
$400,000 for housing rehabilitation for the entire County, and
WHEREAS, the guidelines of the grant require the County to execute all documents necessary relative
to this project and act as a flow-through for all bills and grant monies. It is understood that grant funds are to be
made available by the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program), and
WHEREAS, Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing will administer the grant and provide program delivery
services to eligible residents in the County, and
WHEREAS, a Funding Approval Agreement must be signed by the Chairman of the Legislature to get
the grant process underway and administer HOME funds, and
WHEREAS, a sub-recipient agreement with Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing must be signed for
Bishop Sheen to administer the housing rehabilitation project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute approval of the aforementioned agreements; subject to the review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 415 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE PROCLAIMS OCTOBER AS “RADON AWARENESS
MONTH”
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has been identified as a high radon area by the New York State
Department of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and
WHEREAS, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among nonsmokers,
and
WHEREAS, any home may have high levels or radon even if neighboring homes do not, and
WHEREAS, radon testing is easy, inexpensive and produces reliable results, and
WHEREAS, making simple home repairs can significantly reduce a resident’s risk of lung cancer, and
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WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, in conjunction with the S2AY
Network, works to inform Schuyler County residents about radon and what can be done to correct high levels if
they exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby proclaims
October as “Radon Awareness Month”, and urges all residents to take steps to test their homes for radon, and to
protect themselves and their families against this serious health hazard.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 416 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE PROCLAIMS NOVEMBER 15, 2000 AS “AMERICA
RECYCLES DAY”
WHEREAS, each year, more than 208 million tons of municipal solid waste go into the nation’s
landfills. That is more than 4.3 pounds per person per day. While the nation has reached an overall recycling
rate of just over 25 percent, and Schuyler County has reached an overall rate of over 50 percent, much more can
be done, and
WHEREAS, to focus the nation’s attention on the importance of recycling, businesses, industries, state
agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals have joined together to celebrate “America Recycles Day,”
and are encouraging their employers, staff, customers, membership and all citizens to start or enhance recycling
programs and buy recycled products on November 15, and
WHEREAS, participating in America Recycles Day is one way citizens can help raise awareness about
the need to reduce waste by reusing, recycling, and buying recycled products, and
WHEREAS, recycling saves millions of dollars in disposal costs, creates jobs, and is recognized as an
easy way for everyone to help protect the environment by avoiding unnecessary use of important resources, and
WHEREAS, state and community leaders need to spread the word about the excellent programs they
have established, the growth of markets for recyclables, the importance of buying recycled products, the need to
expand the collection of recyclable materials, and the benefits of investments in recycling by small and large
businesses, and
WHEREAS, in order to buy recycled, it is important to create an awareness of the need to stimulate
markets for recycling materials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Schuyler County Legislature, that Wednesday,
November 15, 2000, is hereby proclaimed as “America Recycles Day.”
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 417 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BOND ACT OF
2000
WHEREAS, all of the various communities and residents of the State of New York receive significant
benefits, including without limitation significant economic development and reduced fatalities and injuries,
arising out of the maintenance and upgrading of the transportation system within the State, and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature and the Governor have proposed a five year $34.2 billion capital
transportation plan that includes the $3.8 billion Transportation Infrastructure Bond Act of 2000 (Bond Act),
and
WHEREAS, the investment by the State of New York and its citizens in highways and bridges within
the State not only provides a safer and more efficient transportation system, but also provides all New Yorkers
with the ability to meet their individual transportation needs in a safe and efficient manner, and
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Transportation’s Program includes $125 million in
investments to upgrade Route 15 to Interstate 99 which includes $106 million for the Hamilton Street
Interchange, and
WHEREAS, another one of the projects which will benefit from the Bond Act is the upgrade of New
York State Route 17, which traverses ten counties located within the Southern Tier, to Interstate 86, and
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WHEREAS, studies project that the conversion to Interstate 86 and Interstate 99 will result in billions in
direct economic benefit to the communities along the highway corridors once the conversions have been
completed, and
WHEREAS, residents of the State of New York overwhelmingly express their support for increased
investment in the improvement of roads and bridges within the State to provide for safer and more efficient
transportation within the State, and
WHEREAS, the Bond Act is only one part of an overall plan to improve transportation infrastructure
within the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby expresses
support for the $3.8 billion Bond Act and recommends its approval by the voters of the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor
George E. Pataki, Senate Temporary President and Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, Speaker of the Assembly
Sheldon Silver, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assembly Minority Leader Pro Tempore George H. Winner, Jr.,
Transportation Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Caesar
Trunzo, Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation Chairman David Gantt, and the New York State
Association of Counties.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison said he can not vote yes on this Resolution because the amount is unknown.
Legislator Marvel said he understands, but the important thing is that this Resolution reaches the State
Legislature so they know our feelings about it. The money is to help complete I86. If this county wants any
growth in the southern tier area it is important that I86 be finished. Legislator Larison said that at the NYSAC
conference, twelve counties voted against it and fourteen counties voted for it at the resolution committee
meeting. He feels there is too little definition as to where the money is going. Legislator Hastings said that
there are counties who live with thruways, they are afraid of losing economic development. Chemung and
Steuben want this to happen because of I86. This shows our support for those two counties.
VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 418 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DISTRICT I COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has $37,500 appropriated in its 2000 budget for the development of a
County Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all municipalities throughout the county participate in this process, and
WHEREAS, the towns of Orange, Reading and Tyrone, which comprise District I, are interested in
combining resources to hire an engineering firm to develop a comprehensive plan for each of them, and
WHEREAS, each of these towns has limited resources and are requesting the county to contribute
towards this effort, and
WHEREAS, this study would be performed within the parameters of the County Comprehensive Plan’s
requirements and be a part thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby commit $3,000 towards
a comprehensive plan study for District I, to be paid to whichever entity is determined to be the lead agent for
this project (namely a town in District I); said monies to come from the appropriated funds in Planning account
no. 8020.359-Comprehensive Plan upon presentation of a properly documented invoice, and
BE IT RESOLVED, it is understood that the county’s commitment to this process is contingent upon the
financial contribution and participation of the towns in District I.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said the Town of Hector has already done a study and has paid for it
themselves. Legislator Bingell said Hector’s is a land use plan, not a comprehensive plan. Legislator Bleiler
said the Town of Hector is in the process of doing a comprehensive plan. Legislator Bingell said District I is
asking for $3,000 out of the $37,000 needed and she believes that it will benefit the Schuyler County plan.
Legislator Hastings feels the county is opening up a can of worms, the county appropriated funds for a county
plan. Legislator Bleiler said he understands her concern and he also has a concern of offending a municipality.
He will vote in favor of this to try to get the other towns to get going with their own plans. Perhaps the county
can help another town in another way. He believes it will help the county in the long run. Legislator Hastings
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is concerned if other towns ask the county for money. Chairman Gifford said he can not speak for future
requests. Perhaps there should be some criteria set forth for this, to assist these towns, they are part of the
county. It sounds like this will dove tail with the county plan. It will be work that the commission will not have
to do. Legislator Hastings stated that if another district comes forward asking for money, how can the county
say no. Legislator Bingell stated that District I will be spending $20,000 and this is just a fraction of that cost.
VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 419 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SIGN A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF
DIGITIZATION OF THE SOILS IN NEW YORK STATE
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Schuyler County Legislature that the digitization of the
soils in New York State is receiving increased attention and importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to
write a letter to support this emphasis and to inform the Natural Resources Conservation Service that this data
layer would be extremely useful to Schuyler County.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 420 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has exceeded its budgeted overtime for fiscal year 2000, and
WHEREAS, during the remainder of year 2000 there are numerous office functions necessary requiring
overtime funding including, among other things, a significant increase in enrollments with deadlines for data
entry; Election Law requirement for evening and Saturday extra hours; preparation for General Election and
follow-up to General Election, including Central Count and Poll Book scanning; and an increase in time for
procedures clarification and compliance with Election Law procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections anticipates it would need $3,000 to offset overtime expenses for the
remainder of the fiscal year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer $3,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Elections overtime account no. 1450.101.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 421 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE SHREDDER – RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the shredder in Records Management can no longer keep up with the amount of paper
needed to shred and is no longer functioning properly.
WHEREAS, there are grant funds available to purchase a new shredder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
make the following transfers in order to purchase the above equipment.
AMOUNT
FROM ACCOUNT NO.
TO ACCOUNT NO.
$1,049.00
1460.489-1465 Fringe Benefits
1460.200-1465 Equipment
$2,619.00
1460.489-1466 Fringe Benefits
1460.200-1466 Equipment
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 422 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: APPOINTMENTS – SCHUYLER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves of the appointment of
Duncan McCarthy as a representative from the Town of Montour and Mike Nyre as a Watkins Glen High
School student representative to the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council effective
immediately for the term ending December 31, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 423 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: RESOLUTION CONCERNING RESPONSE TO THE WEST NILE VIRUS HEALTH CONCERN
WHEREAS, the West Nile Virus, which can cause death in humans, has been reported in the Southern
Tier, and
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WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board’s (STC) constituent
counties of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben have been called upon to make decisions on the eradication and
control of the spread of the virus, and
WHEREAS, some control methods may pose a risk to water quality, beneficial insects and people who
have developed sensitivities to most chemicals, and
WHEREAS, the STC Physical Resources Advisory Committee members shared a wealth of information
about the subject which may be of use to the member county officials, and
WHEREAS, the sources of this information are the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
NYS Department of Health, Cooperative Extensions in each county, the county Environmental Management
Councils and county Water Quality Coordinating Committees, among others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature will call upon its above
county committees and state agencies for information on safe, cost effective means to control the West Nile
Virus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature encourages Chemung and Steuben
counties to follow suit.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings commended the Public Health office for the reports done on this virus.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 424 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENTS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves of the appointment of
Michael Hastrich and Jeffrey Greuber to the Workforce Development Board for a term of 01/01/2000 –
12/31/2003 and Bill Gustin as a Veteran Representative to the Workforce Development Board for a term of
01/01/2000 – 12/31/2001.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 425 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY SERVICE SOCIETY
FOR PROVISION OF BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services is an intake agency charged with the
welfare of children, and
WHEREAS, Family Services Society provides trained volunteer mentoring and role modeling services
on a one-to-one basis for children at risk, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services is an intake agency for such children and
can identify children appropriate for the “Big Brother/Big Sister” program, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services is desirous of contracting for such
services as an alternative to later, more costly interventions, for children whose behavior might have been
modified by timely intervention.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with Family Services Society for a Big Brother/Big Sister program for a period of one
year commencing October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. Services to be billed quarterly at the rate of
$10,330 a year. Funding available in the amount of $3,000 in the year 2000 budget, account no. 6070.396 and
the remainder available in the year 2001 budget, account no. 6070.396. Contract subject to the review by the
County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 426 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF COPIERS FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY
OFFICES FOR THE PERIOD 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 381-00 authorized advertising for bid for replacement of copiers now under
one copier contract, which will expire on December 31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on October 2, 2000 at the Legislative Resolution Review
Committee meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, County Administrator and Legislative Clerk/County Auditor have
reviewed the bid results and make the following recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid from Eastern Copy Products, Inc., for the
replacement of copiers for Schuyler County offices for the period 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003, is hereby accepted as
the lowest, most responsible bid, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bids from EBE Office Source, Ikon Office Solutions, Twin Tier
Imaging Systems, Xerox and Usherwood & Associates, are hereby rejected.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if the most responsible bid was the lowest bid. The Clerk explained
that the most responsible bid is not necessary in terms of dollar amount. There were other factors involved. Jim
Corl said he would be happy to meet with the vendors after the meeting and explain their determination.
Legislator Bleiler stated that the Legislature is awarding the bid tonight. He would like to hear why this
company was chosen. Jim Corl explained that they received bids and secondary bids to include options for a
color copier for the Sheriff’s Department. There was a multitude of bids to review. In addition, maintenance on
several pieces of equipment was bid separately. There were many factors to analyze. The recommendation in
the resolution is a carrier or vendor that is presently providing the service to the county. The dollar amount is
very close to the two low bidders. References and product knowledge were involved in the decision to
recommend the lowest and more responsible vendor, Eastern Copy. Legislator Bleiler stated that by changing
vendors, the county would also have to become involved with additional training.
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 427 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACCEPT THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR
SALARIES AND RANGES – MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN (MCSP)
WHEREAS, the Management/Confidential Salary Plan provides the formula for establishing the annual
cost of living allowances each year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the COLA for 2001 calculated from the Consumer Price
Index at 3.2% be accepted by the Legislature for salary adjustments and range of grade adjustments in the
Management/Confidential Salary Plan for the year 2001.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 428 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 366-85/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS IN FILLING VACANT
POSITIONS
WHEREAS, some positions have not been able to be filled within the 90-day period of vacancy as set
forth in Resolution No. 366-85, and
WHEREAS, there is support from the Management and Finance Committee to modify this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 366-85 be amended by the addition of
the following:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the
appropriate standing committee of the Legislature to extend the period for the filling of a specific vacant
position to 120 days without prior approval by the Legislature, if the appointing authority presents good cause
to the committee.”
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 429 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: DISCONTINUE PERRY & CARROLL AS BROKER FOR GHI
WHEREAS, Perry & Carroll, Inc. of Elmira, New York, has been the Managing General Agent for
Group Health Insurance Incorporated (GHI) Insurance, to investigate reducing the County’ health insurance
premium, and
WHEREAS, this service is no longer needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature is discontinuing Perry
& Carroll as Broker of Record on behalf of Schuyler County for GHI medical insurance.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 430 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR
2001
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined the salaries for certain public officials for
the year 2001, 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. 11 of the year 2000, 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
November 13, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street,
Watkins Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2001.
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, 2001.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
Personnel Officer
$40,286
Deputy County Clerk
$26,003
Confidential Secretary to the District Attorney
$26,861
Real Property Tax Agency Director
$38,408
Commissioner of Social Services
$49,358
County Highway Superintendent
$43,478
Deputy County Highway Superintendent
$39,327
Undersheriff
$41,486
Clerk of the Legislature
$34,195
Deputy Clerk of the Legislature
$28,579
Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney
$29,561
Purchasing Agent
$27,479
Deputy County Treasurer
$34,883
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. 431 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SUNY BINGHAMTON FOR TAX STUDY TO BE BUDGETED
IN 2001
WHEREAS, the County increased its sale tax from seven percent to eight percent and must decide
whether to renew the eight percent tax rate by November of 2001, and
WHEREAS, SUNY Binghamton can commission a study on the impact of the sales tax increase on
Schuyler County and the prospects for additional property tax reforms, and
WHEREAS, the cost of the project is estimated to be $12,902 with $10,038 requested from Schuyler
County and the remainder to be absorbed by SUNY Binghamton, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Management and Finance Committee to proceed with the
aforementioned study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with SUNY Binghamton to evaluate the one percentage point increase in the county sales
tax and to do an analysis that would examine the tax bases for each of the different county revenue sources and
estimate the long-term effects that changing the county’s tax system might have upon the government and
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citizens of the county; said contract subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler
County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract be appropriated for in the 2001 budget.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated that she will be voting no on this resolution. She feels that this study
should be done in-house. Legislator Karius said she will also be voting no on this resolution. There was a
study done in 1996. She would like to see the county increase the amount of towers in the county for the
communication system and for the citizens of Schuyler County. Legislator Bleiler said the study is for the
whole county and it includes that information. It will be made available to the public in the form of brochures
and on the web site. He feels they have done their homework this time. Legislator Karius feels that the money
is not being spent well. Legislator Bleiler explained that the amount is a high estimate and will not exceed this
amount. Legislator Hastings feels the Chamber of Commerce should be able to do this for the county.
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 432 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN THE CCC CAPITAL CHARGEBACK CONTINGENT UPON
CHEMUNG AND STEUBEN COUNTIES APPROVAL OF THE SAME
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 2000 Semester, contingent upon Chemung and Steuben Counties also approving the increase.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF DEPUTY POSITION – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there has been tremendous growth in the areas of mental health which has vastly increased
responsibility for this department, and
WHEREAS, the capacity to manage the administration in this department has not increased to keep up
with the demand, and in fact, administration and managerial capacity has drastically reduced.
WHEREAS, it is essential for the continuation and future stability of this department that a deputy level
position be created to begin preparing administrative staff for planned changes, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the year 2000 County Budget to support such growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the creation, advertising, and
filling of a full time deputy level position in the Mental Health Department, and that this position be placed in
the Management & Confidential Salary Plan at level
, with a salary of
, effective immediately.
WITHDRAWN
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF DEPUTY POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, there has been tremendous growth in the areas of public health which has vastly increased
responsibility for this department, and
WHEREAS, the capacity to manage the administration in this department has not increased to keep up
with the demand, and in fact, administration and managerial capacity has drastically reduced.
WHEREAS, it is essential for the continuation and future stability of this department that a deputy level
position be created to begin preparing administrative staff for planned changes, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the year 2000 County Budget to support such growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the creation, advertising, and
filling of a full time deputy level position in the Public Health Department, and that this position be placed in
the Management & Confidential Salary Plan at level
, with a salary of
, effective immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 433 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MACHINERY FUND SHARED FUEL FACILITY
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WHEREAS, the cost of diesel fuel and gasoline has increased significantly which will result in the
appropriation for the purchase of these items having a shortfall of an estimated $46,000.
WHEREAS, the County Road Fund will be able to cover their share of the increased costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $46,000 from the Contingency Account, A1990.500, to Transfers to Machinery Fund, A9524.900, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer also be authorized to increase
revenue account Interfund Transfers, 003-003-5031, and appropriation account Shared Fuel Facility Diesel
Fuel, Gasoline, etc., 003-5131.526, by $46,000.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 434 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ADOPT STIPEND REWARD PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY
EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, in light of temporary work assignments becoming commonplace in a tight manpower
environment, the County Administrator has designed a program to financially reward Management/Confidential
employees performing work on a temporary basis for “out of category” work assignments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts the
following Stipend Reward Program for Management/Confidential Salary Employees effective immediately.
Legislative Stipend Reward Program
This is a program designed to financially reward employees performing work on a temporary basis for
“out of category” work assignments. The program has been designed to be applied uniformly across all
departments encompassing all tasks both major and minor. It is the intent of this program to reward staff that
has filled vacant positions over an extended period of time. This program is not designed to provide a reward
system for normal, routine absences in the one, two or three week duration.
Major functions have been identified as payroll administration, health insurance administration, and
other similar significant activities normally found in extra department activity. Minor functions were identified
as employee training, work product developments, or similar functions of a departmental nature. The Personnel
Officer working with the County Administrator and the affected department head would make a
recommendation to the Legislature as to when this program would benefit employees and suggest if a major
and/or minor function had been undertaken.
Value given to major functions totaled $6,667 on an annual basis while minor functions totaled $3,333
over the same time period of one year.
In light of these temporary work assignments becoming commonplace in a tight manpower environment,
I would recommend a system or program of this nature be uniformly adopted and brought into all applicable
salary documents. To piecemeal a sum total “here” and a different amount “there” would appear to be a
patchwork of solutions, when a long range plan is needed.
To prohibit abuse, limits should be considered in order to insure that one employee is not perpetually
over utilized. A one-year max is suggested for that limitation.
The stipend will be charged to the department account that benefits from this additional staffing level
and would normally be paid from any additional funds not used as a result of vacant positions.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 435 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FUNDS TO FOSTER CARE - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has had an increase in Foster Care expenses in 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds in the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget, as follows:
Appropriations:
- 30,000
6109.4
Family Assistance
+ 95,000
6119.4
Foster Care/Adoption
- 30,000
6123.4
Juvenile Delinquency
- 35,000
6140.4
Safety Net
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Revenue:
- 7,500
6109.3609
State Aid – Family Assistance
-15,000
6109.4609
Federal Aid – Family Assistance
+60,000
6119.3619
State Aid – Foster Care/Adoption
+70,000
6119.4619
Federal Aid – Foster Care/Adoption
-90,000
6123.3623
State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency
-17,500
6140.3640
State Aid – Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 436 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 2000 HEAP BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, New York State has authorized additional benefits to HEAP recipients due to the
substantial increase in heating costs for the winter of 1999-2000, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs additional funds budgeted to pay these benefits,
and
WHEREAS, HEAP benefits are reimbursed with 100% Federal aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget is
hereby amended as follows:
+ 100,000
6141.4
HEAP Expenditures
+ 100,000
6141-4641
Federal Aid – HEAP
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. The special committee
formed to research information regarding the radio communications has met twice. They have talked with
Saratoga County, Yates County and New York State in reference to towers. They are still studying the whole
situation. She requested that Emergency Services mail out information to two other consultant companies that
worked for Onondaga County and Steuben County, because of the difference in dollar amounts. She explained
that in Schuyler County there are four towers, the Sheriff’s department uses all four, the fire departments only
use one, and the ambulance corps only uses one. The county only owns one tower, they lease one and utilize
one tower at the race track and one at Suitcote. She called Senator Randy Kuhl about the state-owned tower on
Sugar Hill. He could not see why the county and State would not be able to work something out to allow the
county to use that tower. She also reported on the Sullivan Trail Resource Conservation & Development
Council Meeting. They discussed the venison donation program. She handed out some brochures and
explained that the venison is given to the local food pantry. They now have someone doing this program in
Schuyler County.
Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. He thanked the department
heads and all in the department who play a role in the processes of the budget. The county is trying to develop a
new process and it can be a struggle for some.
Legislator Marvel reported on the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. He stated
that the Bishop Sheen grant is an addition to other grants. It means close to 1 million dollars for Schuyler
County homes. The HOME Program is for low income families. He gave some examples of who qualify and
for what. He feels they are doing well in Schuyler County.
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Legislator Bingell reported on the Health Services Committee. This is Radon Awareness month, which
is important right now with the closing up of cellars. Test kits are available at Cornell Cooperative Extension
and the Public Health office. Public Health is also doing lead screenings and flu clinics. Duane Spilde,
Director of Public Health, explained that the flu vaccine will be delayed this year. There will be a priority
situation for the first batch received.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer said he brought up the suggestion of improving the acoustics in the courtroom last
month and wanted to know if that had been addressed yet. Legislator Hastings said that is a discussion for the
Public Works committee. She will see that he gets a written response from that committee. Casey also asked
about the sales tax study. Legislator Bleiler said he would be happy to share the proposal with him at a later
date. It is an attempt to find out what happened with the sales tax increase. It will compare sales tax to property
tax.
Christopher Tarby from Usherwood Associates wanted to know how he could challenge the copier bid
resolution? Jim Corl agreed to meet with him after the meeting. Christopher had a lot of questions. Chairman
Gifford said the Legislature is presented this resolution with a recommendation made by the County
Administrator the Purchasing Agent and the County Auditor. Christopher said he was told by the Purchasing
Agent that she does not make recommendations, she just passes along the information. Legislator Marvel stated
that she sat on the committee, and as an individual she did not make the recommendation. Christopher asked
the Assistant County Attorney if Eastern Copy helped the county will the bid specs. The Clerk advised him that
the county created its own specs.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2000
The November 3, 2000 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chairman
Gifford. All Legislators were present except Legislators Bleiler and Larison who were excused. Acting County
Attorney Morris was excused. County Administrator, Jim Corl, was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 437 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
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 Intro. No. 12 of the year 2000 to establish an Empire Zone in certain areas of Schuyler
County, New York and to authorize the preparation and submission of an application for the
designation of such Empire Zone.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 438 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 12 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO ESTABLISH AN EMPIRE ZONE IN
CERTAIN AREAS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY, NEW YORK AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SUCH
EMPIRE ZONE
BE IT ENACTED by the legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is deemed eligible for designation by the State of New York as an
empire zone, and whereas the County of Schuyler and the participating municipalities are desirous of
establishing a close working relationship to provide enhanced job opportunities for the residents of Schuyler
County and whereas the designation of an empire zone would provide greatly enhanced opportunities for job
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creation, the County of Schuyler as the primary applicant hereby authorizes the application to the State of New
York for designation of an empire zone as follows:
Section 1: Article 18b of the General Municipal Law has authorized applications by municipalities for
designation as empire zones within the meaning of said statute and such designation could greatly benefit the
County of Schuyler and other municipalities within Schuyler County in that new businesses would be
encouraged to locate in the zone area, existing businesses would be encouraged to expand in the zone area, and
new and expanded businesses would generate new jobs for County residents.
Section 2: The Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to submit an application for designation of
certain areas within the County of Schuyler as an empire zone, the boundaries of which said zone are as set
forth in Schedule "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 3: Pursuant to the requirements of the aforesaid statute the County Treasurer shall serve as Certification
Officer of the County of Schuyler empire zone areas and shall perform the following duty, to wit: certify,
jointly with the New York State Commissioner of Economic Development and the New York State
Commissioner of Labor, those business enterprises which are eligible to receive benefits referred to in Section
966 of Article 18B of the general municipal law.
Section 4: Pursuant to the requirements of the aforesaid statute a local empire zone administration board is
hereby established to consist of six or more members, none of whom shall be the Certification Officer. Six or
more members are to be appointed by the Schuyler County Legislature. The appointments shall be for terms of
three years except that half of the original appointees shall be appointed to two year terms. All subsequent new
appointments and reappointments shall be for a term of three years and shall be filled for duration of unexpired
term. The members shall be a representative of local business, organized labor, community organizations,
financial and educational institutions, at least one of whom shall be a zone resident. The local empire zone
administrative board shall perform the following duties:
a.
Submit an annual report to the New York State Commissioner of Economic Development regarding
empire zone activities, including analysis of the extent to which the goals set forth in the empire zone
application have been met;
b.
Undertake efforts to ensure meaningful participation by minority and women businesses in empire zone
activities;
c.
Provide within the zone, by contract with the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development
(SCOPED), strategic economic development planning for the zone, marketing and promotion of the
zone, assistance to companies in applying for available benefits, preparation of application for financing
assistance and other technical assistance services, coordination of the delivery of state and local
economic development assistance programs in furtherance of the empire zone plan as shall be
determined by the designee. Provided, however, within the amount appropriated therefore and allocated
by the SCOPED, the Commissioner shall, to the maximum extent feasible, make equally available
financial support, through contracts or other means, to assist with the administrative expenses of the
zone activity operations. No funds shall be made available for this purpose unless the amount to be
provided has been matched by private and governmental sources, other then state sources, in amounts at
least equaling that to be provided by the state;
d.
Enter into an agreement with the office of business permits and regulatory assistance to participate in a
business permit assistance program to be provided to applicants for business permits required by a
county, city, town or village for a business undertaking project or activity in the empire zone;
e.
Enter into agreements with the commissioners of economic development, labor and social services, local
education agencies as defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three thousand thirty two of
the education law, local community-based organizations, private employers, labor unions, the
administrative entity and private industry council for the service delivery area established under the job
training partnership act (P.L. 97-300) that includes the empire zone, and any other person or state or
federal agency for the purpose of establishing, implementing and coordinating job training programs for
employees and businesses to be located in the empire zone, provided, however, that: (A) any agreement
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to establish a job training program designed to meet the needs of private employers shall require such employer
to retain in his employ for not less than six months an employee who has satisfactorily completed a
course of training for a particular job opening; (B) any job training program established pursuant to this
subdivision shall make use of the job service division of the labor department as well as other sources
for the purpose of recruitment;
f.
In cooperation with local service officials establish a job training opportunities program sponsored by
private employers in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred sixty four b of three hundred
fifty one of the social service law;
g.
Enter into agreements with the local departments of social services and community based organizations
to facilitate the provisions of ancillary or enhanced social services in the zone; and
h.
Ensure that the job training programs meet standards of instructional quality established in regulations
promulgated by the Commissioner of Education.
Section 5: This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as required by
municipal home rule law.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked why SCOPED is contracting with River Street Development? Kelsey
Jones, Executive Director of SCOPED, stated that currently there are 52 zones in New York State and almost
every community has contracted with someone to help them with this complicated procedure. Legislator Young
said that the Town of Tyrone is in the planning process on this because of the need for the poverty level to be
included. What other criteria has to be included? Kelsey explained that the qualifying criteria is a poverty rate
of 20%, public assistance rate of 14%, unemployment above the state average, that we do not currently have an
empire zone, and that we have no metropolitan areas. Legislator Hastings said she is concerned about where
these zones would be located. For years and years the county has worked hard to build tourism, anything done
that changes the appearance of Schuyler County could help destroy our tourism success. She has been assured
that they would be established around existing industries. She is comfortable with that, but she is concerned.
Legislator Young asked what the industries have to give back to the community? Kelsey explained that there
has to be an increase in employment, the number of employees, and those are tax credits on the state level.
There is a different credit if the business increases employment and takes that person off the public assistance
roll. The zone is to be in place for 10 years, but legislation could extend the life of that. There will be a Zone
Administration Board appointed by the County Legislature and it has to consist of at least 6 board members and
have certain representation. There also has to be a Zone Coordinator to work with the industries which will be
funded by the state. Legislator Young asked if the Board has already been tentatively formed? Chairman
Gifford said no, the Legislature will have to do that. Kelsey stated that the zone is a tool to keep industries here.
One boundary change can be made only once a year by request. This is business oriented, and has no benefit
for homes.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2000
The November 13, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chairman Gifford. The Pledge of Allegiance led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence.
All Legislators were present. Acting County Attorney Morris and County Administrator, Jim Corl, were also
present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Gifford announced that there would
be five emergency resolutions considered tonight.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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David Wood, Maintenance Mechanic for the Buildings and Grounds Department, said he has worked for
the county for 13 years. He wanted to know why their union cannot get a contract settled with the county. He
noted that a 3.5% salary increase per year is past practice. He makes $10.50 per hour and said a newly hired
Laborer at the Highway Department makes $10.28 per hour. David shared certain responsibilities with his job.
The union is asking for a 30–35 cent raise. He said to hire someone to do his job would cost a lot more than
what he is getting paid. He strongly feels the county employees are saving the county money. The employees
do a good job and deserve a raise and a contract. He feels the Legislature should do something to get a contract
settled.
Robert Bellivigna discussed landlocked property that went to the county tax auction. He feels the
county should not put property up for auction before offering it to others. He has invested almost $700 in a
lawyer right now to protect his right. He feels the process should change.
7:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11 SETTING SALARIES FOR
CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR 2001:
Casey Creamer suggested when the Legislature holds public hearing on salaries that they give the public
history on previous salaries for those positions.
7:17 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 12/LOCAL LAW NO. 12 TO
ESTABLISH AN EMPIRE ZONE IN CERTAIN AREAS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY, NEW YORK
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE
DESIGNATION OF SUCH EMPIRE ZONE:
Legislator Hastings announced that she must abstain from voting on this local law since she has a family
member interested in one of these zones. Casey Creamer asked for a definition of an empire zone and where it
would be located. Kelsey Jones, Executive Director of SCOPED, explained that an empire zone is set up by
state law to encourage business growth and expansion of current business. There are currently 52 empire zones
in the state. This local law would create six new zones. Businesses that want to expand get investment tax
credits/reimbursement on the state level. The areas have to meet certain criteria, such as a 20% poverty level,
and a 14% Public Assistance rate. The Public Hearing closed at 7:30 p.m.
7:20 P.M. – PRESENTATION BY JONATHAN GILBRALTER FROM CORNING COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Mr. Gilbralter thanked the Legislature for the opportunity to present, for the support always given to the
college and the recent support for their capital chargeback increase request. He knows Schuyler County realizes
Corning Community College (CCC) is an important resource and he believes it is his responsibility to inform
the Legislature how money is being spent and assure them that it is being spent well. He would like to meet
with the county more often personally.
Mr. Gilbralter reported that the Presidential search is moving along. A 16-person search committee has
been developed. The college is working with a search consultant firm. The ad has been in the local papers this
past weekend. There have been focus groups, and a search profile has been put together as to qualifications for
the next President. Applications are trickling in, interviews are planned for February and they hope to have the
new President confirmed by April 1st.
One initiative in particular at the college is a Student Success Center. There has been research that
shows that when a student comes to a college, the initial contact they make with a significant person encourages
the student to remain with that college. A focal point of the success center is to immediately connect study with
an academic advisor. The new center has changed the college community. Everyone is focused on this
emphasis. There is a change in the culture of CCC to focus attention on each student.
This is a historic moment for CCC, 40 years ago CCC was formed. At that time, the instructors
recognized the importance of high quality education and now many of them are retired. He hopes to see a
bringing together of new high quality instructors to help develop CCC. Soon the 1999/2000 institutional report
card will be published. This will give them an overview of how they are performing. It will be provided via
paper and the web site.
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The Planetarium is a unique facility that is open and the BOCES sixth grade curriculum includes a visit
to the planetarium. This is available to the public. They have partnership with the NYS Fire Academy in
Montour Falls, and are in the process of certifying an AAS program there.
They are offering job readiness training courses, job strategy courses, college reading skills, and
computer skills in Watkins Glen High School.
They are also developing a winery worker program through the Welfare to Work program. They are
looking to get involved with the second round with Welfare to Work funding.
Legislator Young asked for a list of services/courses that CCC is aiming at Schuyler County, and asked
that this information be displayed on town bulletin boards, as well as other places throughout the county.
RESOLUTION NO. 439 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING, THE OCTOBER 10, 2000
REGULAR MEETING AND THE NOVEMBER 3, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 2, 2000 Special Meeting, the October 10, 2000
Regular Meeting and the November 3, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 6-0. Abstain: Larison & Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 440 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: RE-DESIGNATION OF LOAN COMMITTEE FOR THE CANAL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE GRANT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 437-97 appointed a loan committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant,
and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee
that the Regional Economic Development & Energy Corporation (REDEC) take over the distribution of the
loan funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes
REDEC to oversee the distribution of the Canal Corridor Initiative loan funds and that the current loan
committee be abolished, effective immediately.
VOTE: passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 441 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO PATHWAYS, INC. AGREEMENT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Clinic contracts with Pathways, Inc. for the provision of respite services,
and
WHEREAS, the need exists to increase these services, and funding is available in the year 2000 budget
to cover this increase in services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to approve, an amendment to the
agreement with Pathways, Inc. for additional respite services for calendar year 2000 in an amount not to exceed
$1,500.00, funding available in Mental Health account number 4310.435; subject to the review of the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 442 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AFFILIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES, P.C. – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department is in need of additional psychological services and testing
for children and youth, and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the year 2000 budget to cover these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby
authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to approve, an amendment to the
agreement with Affiliated Psychological Consultants, PC, for the provision of psychological services and
testing for children and youth, in an amount not to exceed $7,200, effective immediately through December 31,
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2000; funding available in the 2000 Mental Health budget, account number 4310.435; subject to the review of
the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 443 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO SCHUYLER ARC 2000 AGREEMENT – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the State Office of Mental Health has authorized additional State dollars for a Cost of
Living increase in the amount of $2,480 (for a total of $24,480) for Schuyler Arc to provide additional services
to the Integrated Supported Employment Program, the following agreement and budget modifications are
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be hereby
authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement with Schuyler ARC for an additional $2,480 for a total of
$24,480 for the Integrated Supported Employment Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to approve such
amended agreement, subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County
Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Treasurer to
amend the 2000 County budget as follows: ACCOUNT NO.
AMOUNT
REVENUE
State Funds
4322-3490
$2,480
EXPENSES
Schuyler ARC
4322.504
$2,480
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 444 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE 2000-2001 GRANT FOR THE EARLY INTERVENTION/CHILD FIND/CSHCN
PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Schuyler County’s new Early Intervention/Child Find/CSHCN grant is expected to be
$55,318 from 10/1/00 through 9/30/01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to
execute an agreement with the New York State Department of Health for the aforementioned grant and term,
subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2000-2001 EI/Child Find/CSHCN budget be established as
follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
$30,800
4010.100-4071
Personal Service
$13,861
4010.400-4071
Contractual Expense
$10,657
4010.489-4071
Fringe Benefits
$55,318
TOTAL EXPENSES
$55,318
4010-4461-4071
Grant Revenue
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 445 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: APPROVAL OF THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING 2001 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, as follows:
Title IIIB of the Older American’s Act
Titles IIIC1 and IIIC2 of the Older American’s Act
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Title V of the Older American’s Act
Title IIIF of the Older American’s Act
Title VII of the Older American’s Act
The Weatherization Referral & Packaging Program
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program
Community Services for the Elderly Program
Congregate Services Initiative Program
Home Energy Assistance Program
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
NYS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, and
WHEREAS, the plan requires approval by the Schuyler County Legislature before submitting the Plan
in 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing on the Annual Implementation Plan was held on October 6, 2000 at
1:00 P.M., and
WHEREAS, no Federal and New York State funding will be available 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
hereby 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 hereby authorized to sign those
contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the services provided by the Schuyler County Office for the
Aging upon review by the County Administrator and approval of the contract or agreement by the Schuyler
County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 446 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL (WGI) RACEWAY’S
CONTRIBUTION TO THE YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau in collaboration with Watkins Glen International has
developed a mutually beneficial cleanup program following and during several summer events costing a total of
$5,639.71, and
WHEREAS, Watkins Glen International Raceway has demonstrated a willingness to support the youth
of Schuyler County and the Schuyler County Youth Bureau.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the
acceptance of a contribution of $5639.71 to the Schuyler County Youth Bureau from Watkins Glen
International Raceway, equivalent to the Schuyler County Youth Bureau’s investment in programs at the
Raceway, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said contribution be allocated to the “Youth Council” line item and
follow the same criteria of that of the Triangle Fund’s After School Program funding, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to set up the following
account for this program:
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
7310.100-7302
Personal Services
$1,426.71
7310.315-7302
Youth Council
$4,213.00
7310-2070-7302
Revenue Account
$5,639.71
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 447 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF YOUTH SERVICES PLANNER AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING
FOR DIRECTOR OF YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Youth Services Planner has submitted his resignation effective November 3, 2000, and
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WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee wishes to hire a Youth Bureau Director to take his place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the
resignation of David Sanders as Youth Services Planner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes immediate
advertisement to fill the position of Director of Youth Bureau.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 448 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH YOUTH BUREAU/RUNAWAY AND
HOMELESS PROGRAM FOR RENT – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau, including the Runaway and Homeless Program, is
interested in relocating their office space to the Rural Urban Center in Montour Falls, and
WHEREAS, Watkins Glen International has vacated Suite 301 at the Rural Urban Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a lease agreement between Schuyler County and the Schuyler County Youth Bureau/Runaway and
Homeless Program for the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 with a yearly cost of $6,246,
subject to the review of the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 449 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE:
AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR
SPACE – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the current lease agreement between Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds and Cornell
Cooperative Extension expires on December 31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension is desirous to remain at the Rural Urban Center (RUC),
however they have requested additional use of an area north of the RUC to use as a demonstration and teaching
site for composting, gardening and planting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract between Schuyler County and Cornell Cooperative Extension for the period of January 1,
2001 through December 31, 2001 with a yearly cost of $17,433, subject to the review of the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 450 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FOR FORESTER – BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 426-99 authorized the hiring of a forester and bidding out of all marketable
timber in the County-owned forest, and
WHEREAS, Empire State Forestry Service has been hired and all timber has been marked and bid, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County will receive revenue in three installments, two payments this year and one
next, and
WHEREAS, the consultant will be paid 10% of the revenues as agreed in the contract, and
WHEREAS, there is no line item in the Buildings and Grounds budget for Professional Fees and
Services to pay the forester.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to create
budget line item 1620.435 Professional Fees and Services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $11,114
from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Buildings account no. 1620.435 to pay said forester expenses.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 451 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR SUBSURFACE
EXPLORATION AND GEO-TECHNICAL EVALUATION – HIGHWAY
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee agreed to solicit proposals
from Professional Service Industries for performance of a subsurface exploration and a geo-technical evaluation
for the Salt Storage Facility, and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee for the performance of services is determined on a lump sum basis, the
lump sum cost being $2,900.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature accept the proposal
price of $2,900.00 from Professional Service Industries, Inc for the above service, funding available in the 2000
Highway budget, account no. 5020.400; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 452 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, funds in Sheriff account no. 3110.444 are almost depleted because of the rising gas costs
and because $10,000 was spent from the account in February of 2000 on a new vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $5,000 from Jail account no. 3150.401 to Sheriff account no. 3110.444.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 453 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH MOTOROLA – EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has purchased Motorola equipment for the control
center, and this equipment needs to be maintained for the safety of the citizens of this County, and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract has changed to coincide with the warranty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a
maintenance contract renewal with Motorola, Inc. to provide maintenance and service for the equipment
specified in the contract; 1 console, 3 computers, and 3 monitors and 2 semi-annual preventive maintenance at a
cost of $1,029 per month. The contract will have a term of December 1, 2000 to November 30, 2001. This will
be paid for from account no. 3689.426; agreement subject to the review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 454 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the 2000 budget line item for assigned counsel is over-budget by $3,903.41 as of the
October Audit, and
WHEREAS, there are several more months worth of bills forthcoming and there are no additional funds
in the Public Defender’s budget to pay for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Public Defender account no. 1170.435 to pay for
assigned counsel expenses as required through fiscal year ending December 31, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 455 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11/LOCAL LAW NO. 13 OF THE YEAR 2000 SETTING SALARIES
FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR 2001
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding setting salaries for certain public officers for 2001 was
heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held November 13, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., 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. 11/Local Law No. 13 of the year
2000, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and
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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. 11/Local Law No.13 of the year 2000, together with
the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 11/LOCAL LAW NO. 13 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2001.
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 January 1, 2001.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
Personnel Officer
$40,286
Deputy County Clerk
$26,003
Confidential Secretary to the District Attorney
$26,861
Real Property Tax Agency Director
$38,408
Commissioner of Social Services
$49,358
County Highway Superintendent
$43,478
Deputy County Highway Superintendent
$39,327
Undersheriff
$41,486
Clerk of the Legislature
$34,195
Deputy Clerk of the Legislature
$28,579
Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney
$29,561
Purchasing Agent
$27,479
Deputy County Treasurer
$34,883
3.
This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 456A Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 456
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 456 be amended to transfer the funds from County
Administrator account no. 1230.100 versus transferring from Contingency account.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 456 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FOR MOVING EXPENSES FOR
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1999 authorized the County Administrator position to receive
reimbursement for moving expenses as part of the total compensation package, and
WHEREAS, proper invoices have been submitted for reimbursement, however funds are lacking in the
appropriate account to pay for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $6,377 from County Administrator account no. 1230.100-Personal Services to account no. 1230.440Travel Expense for payment of the aforementioned expenses.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 457 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Karius.
RE: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2001
WHEREAS, a public hearing in respect to the 2001 County Budget is required pursuant to County Law
Section 359.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing in regard to the 2001 County Budget be
held in the Court Room on the second floor of the Court House, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY on Friday,
December 8, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., and
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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. 458 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Karius.
RE: SET DATES FOR SPECIAL MEETING 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 27, 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 105 Ninth
Street, Watkins Glen, NY for the following item of business:
$
Allow alterations to the tentative budget for 2001, 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. 459 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION TO CORRECT RETIREMENT ERROR FOR TWO EMPLOYEES ON
MATERNITY DISABILITY IN 1989/1990 WHEREAS, two county employees were required to take leave of absence from their employment with
the County of Schuyler for purposes of maternity leave and having been denied the use of accrued benefits
thereof by showing a break in service from the county for retirement purposes, and
WHEREAS, these two county employees desire to receive New York State Retirement System service
credit for these periods as is, consistent with existing local policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is directed to pay all local contribution
sums necessary and in accordance with existing policy to the New York State Retirement System to insure
proper back credit be given, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to sign any authorization,
to insure the service credits are received by said employees.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 460A Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: TABLE RESOLUTION NOS. 460 & 461
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution Nos. 460 & 461 be tabled.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 460
RE: ACCEPT TAX AUCTION BID FOR GOODSELL PROPERTY - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer is now holding a tax deed on this certain property which is
three or more years delinquent in tax payments, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature had contracted for the auction sale of this property and
such sale was conducted on September 23, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature accept, the following bid to
wit:
BIDDER’S NAME:
Joy E. Goodsell
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
4 W. Lamoka Ave.
Savona, NY 14879
AMOUNT OF BID:
$2,100.00
FORMER OWNER:
Secretary of HUD
TAX MAP #:
63.-3-10.1
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PARCEL ID NUMBER:
03-3715-01
LOCATION:
Town of Dix, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 461
RE: CREATE TITLE OF COORDINATOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES –
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING - TABLED
WHEREAS, adequate support of the county computer network and other information technology (IT)
systems requires the presence of an individual vested with the responsibility and accountability for maintaining
those systems and providing planning and guidance to the information technology program, and
WHEREAS, support of IT systems involves a host of duties and responsibilities which extend beyond
the performance of central data processing tasks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the name of county budget code 1680 be changed from
Central Data Processing to Information Technology Services, effective January 1, 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Assistant Coordinator of Computer Services be
reclassified as Coordinator of Information Technology Services, to be included in salary grade F at an annual
salary of $___ pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel Officer, effective January 1, 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 462 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING CORNELL UNIVERSITY RECONSIDER NEW EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 153
OF THE COUNTY LAW – RESCINDED MARCH 12, 2001
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension is a valuable asset to Schuyler County, producing high
quality educational programs, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension provides a vital link to Cornell University for farmers and
others seeking expertise and research on many significant issues, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension educators play a vital role in producing the educational
programs that meet the needs of our county residents, and
WHEREAS, Cornell University is now going to require that its currently-employed educators hold at
least a Masters Degree, and
WHEREAS, most of the local Cooperative Extension educators do not possess a Masters Degree, and
WHEREAS, this requirement would place a hardship on the educators currently employed and also on
the budgets of Cornell Cooperative Extension and Schuyler County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature respectfully requests
Cornell University to reconsider the requirement of a Masters Degree for its Cooperative Extension educators,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature requests New York State
Representatives to encourage Cornell University to reconsider the requirement of a Masters Degree, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be hereby directed to forward certified
copies of this resolution to the President of Cornell University, Governor Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr.,
Assemblyman James Bacalles, the New York State Association of Counties and the Western New York InterCounty Association.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 463 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 12/LOCAL LAW NO. 12 TO ESTABLISH AN EMPIRE ZONE IN
CERTAIN AREAS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY, NEW YORK AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SUCH
EMPIRE ZONE
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WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law establishing an empire zone in certain areas of Schuyler County was
heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held November 13, 2000 at 7:15 p.m., 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. 12/Local Law No. 12 of the year
2000, 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. 12/Local Law No. 12 of the year 2000, together with
the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 12/LOCAL LAW NO. 12 OF THE YEAR 2000
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is deemed eligible for designation by the State of New York as an
empire zone, and whereas the County of Schuyler and the participating municipalities are desirous of
establishing a close working relationship to provide enhanced job opportunities for the residents of Schuyler
County and whereas the designation of an empire zone would provide greatly enhanced opportunities for job
creation, the County of Schuyler as the primary applicant hereby authorizes the application to the State of New
York for designation of an empire zone as follows:
Section 1: Article 18b of the General Municipal Law has authorized applications by municipalities for
designation as empire zones within the meaning of said statute and such designation could greatly benefit the
County of Schuyler and other municipalities within Schuyler County in that new businesses would be
encouraged to locate in the zone area, existing businesses would be encouraged to expand in the zone area, and
new and expanded businesses would generate new jobs for County residents.
Section 2: The Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to submit an application for designation of
certain areas within the County of Schuyler as an empire zone, the boundaries of which said zone are as set
forth in Schedule "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 3: The Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to
complete such application.
Section 4: This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as required by
municipal home rule law.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Young noted the difference between the original local law presented and this
revised edition tonight. She asked why the wording relative to establishing a Zoning Board has been removed?
Acting County Attorney Morris explained that this local law is to simply approve the making of the application
to the state for the particular areas to be looked at for an empire zone. The state will be given an application
form with additional information. The local law is to simply approve the process to move forward and the
municipalities have to approve it also. Legislator Young asked how the areas were selected? Chairman Gifford
said the Town of Tyrone makes the county eligible, the acreage is outside of Tyrone. Acreage can still be added
later. Kelsey Jones noted that businesses have to increase employment, and meet other criteria. Twenty five
percent of the property has to be under development. The Town of Tyrone is the target zone, the county cannot
qualify without it. Legislator Young said she is concerned with the quality of jobs and the number of jobs that
benefit the people as well as the county. She sees no mitigating language in this, which concerns her. She
would like to see the Comprehensive Plan in place before moving forward with this. She is not antidevelopment, but concerned with the type of development put in place. Legislator Hastings agreed saying she
is concerned with the county growing in ways that it should not. She feels some of the areas would do well
with the empire zone, but she is concerned about others that may not. She called Cooperative Extension to
discuss the Comprehensive Plan and she feels Cooperative Extension has not been kept in the loop. She feels it
is the Legislature’s responsibility to ensure team efforts with these types of endeavors. Legislator Bingell said
she went through these parcels to decide who and what was involved. In most cases, there is enormous
potential for good year-round employment, not seasonal low paying jobs. She truly thinks Schuyler County
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needs to get their Comprehensive Plan in place as soon as possible, but also feels the county needs this zone.
Legislator Marvel said he also supports the need for the Comprehensive Plan and it will not in itself prohibit
development, but may limit certain types of development. If we wait for the completion of the Comprehensive
Plan, project to be in two years, the county is going to miss a window of opportunity to create this empire zone.
There is only a certain amount of time to make this application. This opportunity will not be available in two
years. Only the state determines when they will offer this opportunity again. He firmly believes the county
needs this zone. The county needs to be ready for economic development opportunities that are coming forth.
In order for the county to be competitive, there needs to be something like this zone in place. Legislator Bleiler
agreed, now is the opportunity. This zone influences development in particular areas because it provides
incentives for businesses to receive tax credits. He also feels this does enhanced controlled development and
encourages specific development in specific areas. In the Town of Cayuta, there is a company that employs
100+ and there has been a concern about it closing its doors. He would like to see us provide an opportunity to
encourage the business to stay, grow and be competitive. Legislator Larison feels getting jobs is more
important than the quality of jobs. Kelsey Jones said it is important to keep in mind that the county needs to
keep the businesses in the county and this will help them tremendously. Shepard Niles has had an offer in
another state and the county cannot afford to lose them. The Zoning Board will be appointed by the Legislature
following state guidelines as to representation. Acting County Attorney Morris said procedurally, it is a
practical requirement that the county have an application prepared. Under the law, the Legislature has to
approve taking the application forward. The application has to conform with the state law, which is very
detailed. In the plan there has to be a description of the properties and the potential for development and how it
is going to be administered – the Legislature does not pass on that. The revised local law being considered now
requires 2/3 votes to pass.
VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstain: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 464 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF “VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT”
RESERVE FUND [CLASS RESERVE]
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, the
Schuyler County Legislature does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund entitled Voice and Data
Communication Equipment Capital account to finance the cost of construction, reconstruction, acquisition or
replacement of communication devices and their support equipment to include but not be limited to computers,
computer licenses, printers, software, software licenses, monitors, servers, telephones and non-emergency
related radio equipment for the purpose of keeping departmental equipment current and compatible with
legislative approved departmental depreciation programs and to centralize purchasing procedures in order to
take advantage of discounts on larger group or lot acquisitions, and
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve in a separate bank account
to be known as the “Voice and Data Communications Equipment” Reserve Fund, and
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest from time to time, the monies of this fund
pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal law, and
No other expenditure shall be made from this fund, except upon authorization from this legislative body
pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 465 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF “EMERGENCY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT”
RESERVE FUND [TYPE RESERVE]
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, the
Schuyler County Legislature does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund entitled Emergency Wireless
Communication Equipment Capital account to finance the cost of construction, reconstruction, acquisition or
replacement of communication devices and their support equipment to include but not be limited to computers,
computer licenses, printers, software, software licenses, monitors, servers, towers, generators and other
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emergency related radio equipment for the purpose of keeping departmental equipment current and compatible
with legislative approved departmental depreciation programs.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve in a separate bank account
to be known as the “Emergency Wireless Communications Equipment” Reserve Fund.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest from time to time, the monies of this fund
pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal law.
No other expenditure shall be made from this fund, except upon authorization from this legislative body
pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 466 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF “BREAKWATER” RESERVE FUND
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, the
Schuyler County Legislature does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund entitled “Breakwater” to finance the
cost of reconstruction to the existing Seneca Lake breakwater structure at the south end of Seneca Lake and for
all associated and related expense to replace said wave break barrier.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve in a separate bank account
to be known as the “Breakwater” Reserve Fund.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest from time to time, the monies of this fund
pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal law.
No other expenditure shall be made from this fund, except upon authorization from this legislative body
pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law.
Such fund shall in no case exceed $600,000.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she is concerned that the guidelines that were given to them from
Steuben County are not included in the resolution. She would pass on it with that information included. Acting
County Attorney Morris explained that this resolution just sets the reserve account up. The county will need to
review the guidelines and establish long term rules. This is not a permanent resolution. Legislator Bleiler asked
for an explanation of Section 6 of General Municipal Law. Acting County Attorney Morris said that General
Municipal Law Section 6 relates to guidelines for setting up reserve funds. Legislator Young asked for an
explanation of a reserve fund compared to a contingency fund. Acting County Attorney Morris explained that a
capital reserve fund is specified for a specific investment and can only be spent on that investment.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 467 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF A “FACILITIES AND GROUNDS” RESERVE FUND
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, the
Schuyler County Legislature does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund entitled “Facilities and Grounds” to
finance the cost of purchases, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of Schuyler County
facilities and grounds to include, but not limited to, parking lots, parks, driveways, structures, buildings,
landscapes, trees, and fencing for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining county facilities and county
grounds.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve in a separate bank account
to be known as the “Facilities and Grounds” Reserve Fund.
The Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest from time to time, the monies of this fund
pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal law.
No other expenditure shall be made from this fund, except upon authorization from this legislative body
pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 468 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS
THE “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND”
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has listed economic development as a top priority for
County government, and
WHEREAS, there exists no formal mechanism to provide funding for economic development projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
create a special revenue fund to be known as the “Economic Development Fund”, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this fund may receive an annual appropriation through the regular
County budget process with a maximum balance of $100,000 plus interest earnings and any State and Federal
grants received, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee is
authorized to formulate specific policies and procedures for the use of these funds with further approval from
the full County Legislature as required.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 469 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE (5) RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that five (5) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 470 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES
WHEREAS, the Community College contractual line item is overdrawn by $10,217.47 as of the
November audit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $10,217.47 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Community Colleges account no. 2490.400.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 471 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR FAX MACHINE – COUNTY CLERK
WHEREAS, the County’s Clerk fax machine is inoperable and needs replacement, and
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the 2000 budget, which can be used to pay for the cost of said
replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $150 from County Clerk account no. 1410.431-Office Supplies to account no. 1410.260-Fax Machine.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 472 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS – CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel budget line items for advertising and professional fees/services
are expended as of the November audit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds from Contingency account no. 1990.5, as follows:
AMOUNT
INTO ACCOUNT NO.
$ 600
1430.402 – Advertising
$1,600
1430.435 – Professional Fee/Svcs.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 473 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE REGENTS 2002 BUDGET AND LEGISLATIVE
INITIATIVES FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Regents 2002 Budget and Legislative Initiatives provide recommendations to improve
the library services for all New Yorkers, and
WHEREAS, some of these recommendations support providing funding for NOVEL (New York Online
Virtual Electronic Library), the Urban Library Initiative, expansion of literacy programs, Public Library
Districts, libraries serving the disabled, to name a few, and
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WHEREAS, these initiatives also provide a recommendation to establish a better formula for state aid to
libraries to eliminate the grossly uneven levels of support for library services across the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby expresses its
support of the Regents 2002 Budget and Legislative Initiatives for the Public Library System, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature be directed to send certified copies of
this resolution to Governor George Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, the
Southern Tier Library System, NYSAC and the Inter-County Association of Western New York.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 474 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE NEW YORK STATE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES CORPORATION AND THE ISSUANCE OF SAID
CORPORATION’S LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE WITH THE CORPORATION AND A SUBLEASE
WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler, New York, (“County”) desires to ensure that adequate and
sufficient office space is available in the County for the purpose of providing programs for the home health and
public health agencies within the County, and
WHEREAS, New York State Local Government Services corporation (“LGSC”) is a not-for-profit
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State and whose purposes are the sale and/or lease of
real and/or personal property to state and local governments and the conduct of any and all other activities as
shall from time to time be found appropriate in connection with the foregoing and as are lawful under the NotFor-Profit Corporation Law of the State, and
WHEREAS, LGSC proposed to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 (the “Bonds”) on behalf of
the County for the purpose of financing the costs of (i) constructing a facility to provide office and clinic space
for the aforesaid programs (the “Facility”), and (ii) acquiring and installing certain machinery and equipment
therein (the “Equipment”) (the Land, the Facility and the Equipment being collectively hereinafter referred to as
the “Project Facility”), and
WHEREAS, the County desires to lease the Project Facility for the purposes of providing adequate and
sufficient office and clinic space for programs for the home health and public health agencies within the county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County of Schuyler Legislature, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Project Facility will be located within the geographical boundaries of the County.
SECTION 2. In connection with providing programs for the home health and public health agencies within the
County, the County Legislature hereby approves (i) the purposes and activities of LGSC as the same relate to
the construction and installation of the Project Facility and (ii) the issuance of the Bonds for the purpose of
financing the costs of the Project Facility.
SECTION 3. The form and substance of the lease (the “Prime Lease”) between LGSC and the County
whereby the County will lease the Project Facility from the LGSC (in substantially the form presented to this
meeting, with such changes as may be approved by the County Attorney) are hereby approved.
SECTION 4. The form and substance of the sublease (the “Lease”) between the County and the Schuyler
County Community Services Board (“CSB”) whereby the County will lease the Project Facility to CSB (in
substantially the form presented to this meeting, with such changes as may be approved by the County
Attorney) are hereby approved.
SECTION 5. The Chairman of the County Legislature or such other person duly designated by the County
Legislature is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Prime Lease and the Lease and, where necessary, the
Clerk of the Legislature or such other person duly designated by the County Legislature is hereby authorized,
and directed to affix the seal of the County of Schuyler to said Prime Lease and Lease and to attest to the same.
SECTION 6. The Chairman of the County Legislature or such other person duly designated by the County
Legislature is hereby authorized and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the County Legislature to do
all acts and things required or provided for by the provisions of the Prime Lease and the Lease, to do all acts
and things consistent with the provisions of this resolution, and to execute and deliver all such additional
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certificates, instruments and documents and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary, or in the
opinion of the Chairman or such other person duly designated by the County Legislature desirable and proper to
effect the purposes of this resolution and to cause compliance by the County with all of the terms, covenants
and provisions of the Prime Lease and the Lease.
SECTION 7. The execution of the Prime Lease, the Lease or any of the documents or certificates deemed
necessary or appropriate to effect the issuance of the bonds and completion of the Project Facility by the
Chairman or such other person duly designated by the County Legislature shall constitute conclusive evidence
of the approval of such document by the County Legislature.
SECTION 8. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the County Legislature concerning
and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of the County Legislature and
that all deliberations of the County Legislature and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action
were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 9. The Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to distribute copies of this resolution and to do
such further things or perform such acts as may be necessary or convenient to implement the provisions of this
resolution.
SECTION 10. If any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of any exhibit or attachment hereto,
shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, by final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction,
such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or
attachment hereto, but this resolution, and exhibits or attachments hereto shall be construed the same as if such
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, or therein, as the case may be.
SECTION 11. This resolution shall take effect immediately after review and approval of bond counsel.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Marvel expressed concern over the high cost of the project and the fact that it
involves renovation of a 4-year old building. He will not support this resolution. He feels they should ask the
Director of Public Health/Community Services to re-bid this project. Duane Spilde, Director of Public
Health/Community Services, said that the bidders have already been notified of the acceptance of the bids.
Legislator Hastings noted that this Legislature had agreed to the building project. Duane added that the
company that owns the building does the bonding. Also, in talking to the contractors, even if the economy fell,
the bid price would not be lower. The county has already invested some money into this project, specifically
between $50-75,000 for architectural design to date. The current project budget estimate is $1,038,000. Acting
County Attorney Morris said the decision has been made to move forward with this project and this resolution is
stating the project is for a municipal purpose. Legislator Bleiler said he is disappointed to hear that this project
is not the Legislature’s. He feels the cost is entirely too much money per square foot. He supports using state
funds towards capital projects, but he feels the project simply costs too much and is not a wise decision. Duane
feels he has doing what the Legislature asked and has been checking with the Legislature every step of the way.
Legislator Bleiler asked at what point could he have said no to this project? Duane said the vote at the
November 3rd budget workshop was to proceed and at that point he accepted the bids. No one could predict that
circumstances would change that would increase the costs. Duane added that he entered into this project with
the understanding that the payment for the engineer’s services would come out of the bond issuance. If the
project gets stopped now, he will have to come to the Legislature for money to pay for all the services provided
to date. Legislator Hastings called for the question. Legislator Bleiler said he did not realize the vote at the
budget meeting was the final vote to accept the bids. Legislator Hastings called for the question again.
Legislator Marvel said he has not changed his opposition position on this since the onset. Legislator Hastings
cautioned the Legislature to be prepared to pay the consequences if this project gets turned down tonight. There
has been an agreement to proceed. She called for the question for a third time. Legislator Larison seconded
Legislator Hasting’s call on the question.
VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Noes: Bleiler, Marvel & Gifford)
NEW BUSINESS:
Legislator Young said the county is in receipt of the resignation of the Youth Services Planner. She
recommends the appointment of an interim Youth Services Planner. Hazel Raplee has offered to fill that need
on a temporary basis.
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RESOLUTION NO. 475 Motion by Young, Second by Hastings.
RE: AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES PLANNER
WHEREAS, the Youth Services Planner position has been vacant since November 3, 2000, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to fill that position on a temporary basis until a new Youth Bureau Director
is hired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the temporary appointment of
Hazel Raplee as temporary Youth Services Planner in the Youth Bureau at an hourly rate of $15.05, to work in
the office during the period of vacancy, and for a brief period of time with the new Youth Bureau Director.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings, reporting on the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee, warned the
Legislature of the need to transfer from the Contingency account for the District Attorney’s office because of
the trial that is currently taking place. There is the need for expert witnesses, etc., and the District Attorney’s
budget does not have sufficient funding to cover these expenses.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – 8:53 P.M.:
Casey Creamer commented on Empire Zones. He has been in business for several years, and is always
looks at programs available to him to assist him with his business. He usually avoids most of them because of
the strings attached. He asked if it is a requirement for the towns to have a comprehensive plan in order to get
an Empire Zone? Chairman Gifford said it is not a requirement. Hazel Raplee thanked the Legislature for the
opportunity to help out in the Youth Bureau office. She asked, as the county looks at a replacement, to
postpone the move to the Rural Urban Center until the new person is on board for a few weeks. Public
Participation ended at 9:03 p.m.
MOTION by Legislator Bingell, to go into Executive Session at 9:03 p.m. to discuss employee work
history, SECOND by Hastings. Vote passed 8-0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 P.M.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 2000
The November 28, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 3:15
P.M. by Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present except for Legislators Bleiler & Marvel who were
excused. Acting County Attorney Morris was excused. James Corl, County Administrator, was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 476
Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
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. Allow Alterations to the Tentative Budget for 2001.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 477
Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
+$ 218
+ 2,400
+ 5,061
1165.100
1165.246
1165.207
DESCRIPTION
Personal Services
Printer
Computer Workstations
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+ 2,100
1165.247
Computer Monitors
+ 3,000
1165.207
Computer Laptop
+ 399
1165.208
Computer Scanner
+ 795
1165.230
Digital Camera
+ 900
1165.240
Digital Video Camera
+ 490
1165.233
Media Reader and Card
+ 120
1165.240
Tripod
+
65
1165.230
Camera Case
+ 350
1165.240
VCR
+ 1,000
1165.242
Television
+ 300
1165.261
Appliance Stand
+ 200
1165.215
Portable Cassette Player
+ 2,325
1165.211
Dictaphone Desktop (3)
+ 1,436
1165.211
Dictaphone Handheld (4)
+ 770
1165.248
Transcriber Unit
+ 2,075
1165.201
Safe (Evidence)
- 2,012
1165.260
Fax Machine
+ 500
1165.335
World Wide Web
+ 175
1165.426
Maintenance of Equipment
+ 914
1165.431
Office Supplies
+33,803
1165-3401
State Aid – Aid to Prosecution
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 478
Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$63,490
1450.400
Contractual Expense
+ 51,784
1450.100
Personal Services
+ 1,165
1450.207
Computer
+
80
1450.278
Computer Software
+ 200
1450.402
Advertising
+ 2,000
1450.408
Computer Supplies
+ 1,300
1450.409
Conference Expense
+ 500
1450.410
Copier Supplies
+ 300
1450.417
Custodian
+ 750
1450.426
Maintenance of Equipment
+ 500
1450.430
Mileage
+ 500
1450.431
Office Supplies
+ 5,000
1450.433
Postage and Freight
+ 12,000
1450.434
Printing
+ 6,400
1450.435
Professional Fees/Svcs.
+ 500
1450.439
Telephone, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that overtime be disallowed in the Board of Elections office effective
January 1, 2001 in accordance with the Schuyler County Management/Confidential Salary Plan as the positions
become full-time exempt management positions as of January 1, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 479
Motion by Young, Second by Hastings.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAILED
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+$60,200
6010.100
Personal Services (Children’s Services
Caseworker, Medicaid Social Welfare
Examiner, Accounting Account Clerk
Typist)
VOTE: Failed 4-2. Noes: Karius & Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 480
Motion by Young, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+$43,044
6010.100
Personal Services (Children’s Services
Caseworker, Medicaid Social Welfare
Examiner)
- 1,716
6010-3610
State Aid
- 9,607
6010-4610
Federal Aid
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2000
The December 4, 2000 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 12:31
P.M. by Acting Chairman Hastings. All Legislators were present except for Legislators Gifford and Marvel
who were excused. Acting County Attorney Morris was excused. James Corl, County Administrator, was also
present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 481
Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon
the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the
following item of business:
1.
Allow Alterations to the Tentative Budget for 2001.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 482
Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the addition to Social
Services accounts for Family Assistance, Child Care and Juvenile Delinquency in an amount which will only
reflect a zero percent increase in the tax levy from last year.
VOTE: Failed 4-2. Noes: Hastings & Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 483
Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+$ 88,000
6109.400
Family Assistance
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+ 143,000
6119.400
Child Care
+ 214,000
6123.400
Juvenile Delinquency
+ 94,000
Various Revenue Accounts
VOTE: Failed 2-4. Noes: Bleiler, Larison, Bingell & Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 484
Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
- $ 10,000
1325.100
Treasurer – Personal Services
7,500
1430.210
Civil Service – Furniture
4,000
1355.246
Real Property – Printer
3,000
8750.566
Cooperative Extension
- 10,000
3689.435
Emerg. Mgmt. – Prof. Fees/Svcs.
- 28,525
1620.284
Buildings – Vehicle
+ 63,000
6109.400
Family Assistance
+ 143,000
6119.400
Child Care
+ 178,000
6123.400
Juvenile Delinquency
+ 71,500
6119-4619
Federal Aid – Child Care
+ 22,500
6123-3623
State Aid – Juvenile Delinquency, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $5,000 of Stop DWI Reserve be added to the appropriated surplus.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
The Meeting Adjourned at 5:03 P.M.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 8, 2000
The December 8, 2000 Public Hearing on the 2001 Tentative Budget for Schuyler County was called to
order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present except Legislator Larison who was
excused. Acting County Attorney Morris and James Corl, County Administrator, were also present.
Chairman Gifford introduced the legislators present. He explained that this hearing is for comments
only – not a debate or a question and answer session. He then introduced James Corl to give a presentation.
Mr. Corl explained that the tentative budget contains $25,919,179 in expenses, and $24,821,000 in
revenues with the difference in the two being derived from fund balance. This represents a 14.3% increase in
operating costs, and a 12.6% increase in anticipated revenues. An item that has a significant impact on the
budget is the tobacco securitization and a chart demonstrating the county’s total authorized debt for the last five
years was displayed. Another item with a significant impact on the budget is sales tax revenue. A chart
showing the county’s sales tax revenue for the last five years was displayed, followed by a chart showing the
payroll costs for the last five years. Mr. Corl noted that the number of employees is projected to grow from 238
to 250 in total employment from 2000 to 2001. A chart demonstrating Federal and State Aid showed a 28%
increase in those revenues in the past two years. Pie charts were displayed indicating departmental expenses
relative to the overall budget and the impact on the overall budget. Although Health Services makes up the
second largest part of the overall budget, they have the least impact on the budget. He gave statistics on a few
line items in Social Services and the notable increases in those line items. Mr. Corl concluded by showing
charts that presented a five year history on taxable assessed full value, revenues from the property tax levy and
the full value of the real property tax rate.
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Mr. Corl thanked the people that helped with this effort. He acknowledged the efforts of the County
Legislature and the many county employees that have spent many, many hours on this document and that will
continue to work on this document. Chairman Gifford opened the hearing up for public comment.
Ken Bell said he notices an increase in fees better than a 1000% and wondered about that. He also noted
a little reduction in the tax rate, but asked about the 5% tax reduction that was promised last year.
Glenda Gephart spoke on behalf of the Youth Board, thanking the Legislature for the change in the way
the Runaway and Homeless program is budgeted. They hope to find some greater efficiencies that will benefit
the county.
Nance Josselyn said on behalf of the Department of Social Services employees, that they are looking for
a union contract and hope that it will be very soon.
Chairman Gifford thanked the public for coming tonight and thanked everyone involved with the
process. He noted that the final budget has to be in place by December 20th pursuant to County Law.
Legislator Bleiler added that if anyone has any questions after they leave, to feel free to send a note to
the Legislature to his attention and he will try to answer them.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 P.M.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2000
The December 11, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present. Acting County Attorney Morris and County Administrator,
Jim Corl, were also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer commented on Resolution No. 501. He was curious as to why the county needed a DTN
weather service with today’s hi-tech world. Jim Corl explained that he has seen the system and it allows you to
magnify better than the Internet and see portions of Schuyler County up close. Casey said he uses a web site at
Cornell University that tracks storms.
Paul Fitzsimmons stated that a survey of leading economic indicators reveals something we already
knew - that 3% of the population owns and controls our wealth. He said in recent legislation, the Legislature
increased the sales tax, opened arms to anti-labor corporations and now is authorizing empire zones for tax
relief. At the same time, the Legislature can not come to an agreement with its union in house. He handed out a
proposed Resolution that he hopes the Legislature will consider. The Resolution states that Schuyler County
will approve only those businesses and industries which have a profit-sharing plan in place for its wage earners.
Casey Creamer feels Resolution No. 485 should not be for low-income residents only. Legislator
Bingell explained the grant that the Humane Society is receiving for this program and that they asked the county
to sponsor this for insurance purposes. Dr. Fielder is holding the clinic in his office. She feels this will help
contain the pet population. She also feels the county is blessed that Cornell University and the Humane Society
are willing to do this.
RESOLUTION NO. 484A Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of November 13, 2000 Meeting of the Schuyler County
Legislature be approved.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 485 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AGREEMENT TO SPONSOR A FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC FOR CATS AND DOGS OWNED
BY LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Humane Society will be holding a free spay/neuter clinic for cats and
dogs for low-income residents of Schuyler County with support from Cornell University College of Veterinary
Medicine Companion Animal Hospital and a grant from PETsMART Charities, for one week during the month
of January 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Humane Society has requested sponsorship of this event by the County for insurance
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves
sponsorship of the above referenced clinic to ensure that the Schuyler County Humane Society volunteers be
protected under County insurance.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 486 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO 2000 AGREEMENT WITH FLACRA – MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has approved additional funding
for the Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA) and an amendment to the
agreement is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Community
Services to execute and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to approve the following amendment
to the Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA); subject to the review by the
County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County Attorney:
Revenue
4322-3490
+ $7,933
FLACRA
4322.0336
+ $7,933, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to amend the 2000
County Budget as set forth above.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 487 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE –
MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase computer hardware and software programs at the Mental Health
Clinic, and
WHEREAS, Federal Salary funding is available in the 4310.435-4315 line item in the Mental Health
Clinic Budget, which needs to be spent prior to December 31, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$6,445.00 from Professional Services 4310.435-4315 to Equipment 4310.200-4315 for the purchase of
computer hardware and software programs.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 488 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 403-00 – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 403-00 lists the Home Health Therapy Services contracted with Schuyler
Hospital due to the Medicare reimbursement methodology, and
WHEREAS, there is an addition to the list as follows:
Therapeutic Exercises Requiring Large Equipment
$39.50 / 15 minutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 403-00 be amended to include this
additional item.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 489 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN HOURS FOR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST IN THE YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Account Clerk Typist in the Youth Bureau currently works 17 hours per week, and
WHEREAS, there is a tremendous need for an increase in these hours since the Youth Services Planner
resigned November 3, 2000 and there is a temporary Planner in place, and
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the 2000 Youth Bureau budget to pay for this increase.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize an increase in hours for the
Account Clerk Typist position in the Youth Bureau from 17 hours per week to 35 hours per week, effective
November 16, 2000, for the remainder of the year 2000, there being funds available in the Youth Bureau
7310.100-Personal Services account.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 490 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR FOOD STAMP NUTRITION
PROGRAM – SOCIAL SERVICES
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, by letter dated October 10, 2000, Schuyler County was officially notified that the Federal
Reimbursable program was approved in the amount of $116,274 ($58,137 local share/$58,137 federal share) for
the period October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for the Department of Social Services for the New York
State’s Foot Stamp Nutrition Education Plan for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001,
funding pending approval in the 2001 year Department of Social Services budget account no. 6010.566; subject
to the review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 491 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2000 BUDGET - SOCIAL SERVICES DAY CARE
WHEREAS, the State of New York allocated more Day Care funds to Schuyler County than is currently
reflected in the 2000 Budget, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Day Care subsidy program has increased in 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget be
amended as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $26,000
6055.400
Day Care
+ $24,000
6055-3655
State Aid - Day Care
- $ 2,000
6140.400
Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 492 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2000 BUDGET - SOCIAL SERVICES STATE TRAINING
SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services received a bill from the State of New
York for fifty percent of the cost of a Schuyler County child in a state institution, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services did not budget for this expense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget be
amended as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $7,800
6129.400
State Training Schools
- $ 7,800
6140.400
Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 493 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2000 BUDGET - SOCIAL SERVICES VEHICLE
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has funds available to purchase a four-wheel drive
vehicle from its 2000 budget rather than putting it into the 2001 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget be
amended as follows:
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AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+ $23,000
6010.204
Car
- $10,000
6010.208
Computer Equipment
- $13,000
6010.484
Employment Programs
VOTE: Passed 5-3. Noes: Marvel, Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 494 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE – BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee accepted requests for proposals for elevator repair,
maintenance and testing services, and
WHEREAS, said requests were received and opened on October 17, 2000, at a Public Works Committee
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Building Maintenance Supervisor recommends acceptance of the lowest quote from
Millar Elevator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract with Millar Elevator for the Buildings and Grounds Department for elevator repair,
maintenance, and testing for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2005, funding available in the
2001 Buildings and Grounds budget account no. 1620.490; subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 495 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ACCEPT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FIRE ALARM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE –
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee accepted requests for proposals for fire alarm
testing/maintenance, and
WHEREAS, said requests were received and opened on October 17, 2000, at a Public Works Committee
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Building Maintenance Supervisor recommends acceptance of the lowest quote from
CPE Communications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract with CPE Communications for the Buildings and Grounds Department for fire alarm
testing/maintenance, for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, funding available in the 2001
Buildings and Grounds budget account no. 1620.490; subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 496 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR UTILITIES AT SENECA HARBOR PARK –
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the utilities line item for Seneca Harbor Park has exceeded the anticipated expenditure in
the 2000 budget, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in another Buildings and Grounds account to cover said overage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$500 from Buildings utilities account no. 1620.442 to Seneca Harbor Park utilities account no. 7110.442.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 497 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT EXTENSION FOR JAIBG GRANT – PROBATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler was authorized to apply for and accept funding for the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) pursuant to Resolution No. 466-98 and authorization was given
for the plan to be approved and for the Chairman of the Legislature to sign the application pursuant to
Resolution No. 67-99, and
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WHEREAS, all of the funds in the above grant have not been expended and the State of New York
Division of Criminal Justice Services has encouraged asking for an extension in the time permitted to expend
such funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler be authorized to request an
extension of the funding for JAIBG funds for the year 1999-2000 to February 28, 2001, and that the Chairman
of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to sign said extension request; subject to the review by the
County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 498 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER SHORTAGE IN GAS ACCOUNT – SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, funds in the Sheriff’s account no. 3110.444 are almost depleted because of the rising gas
costs and because $10,000 was spent from the account in February, 2000 on a new vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $8,000 from Board Male & Female Prisoners account no. 3150.456 to Car Operation & Expense
account no. 3110.444.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 499 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the personnel account in the Schuyler County Jail budget will be deficient by the end of the
year 2000 because of an employee being on Worker’s Compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$30,000 from the Personnel Services account no. 3110.100 to the Personnel Services account no. 3150.100.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 500 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MONROE COUNTY – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Jail has contracted in the past with Monroe County to occasionally
house pre-trial inmates who are in need of mental health services by reason that they are suicidal or homicidal,
and
WHEREAS, the term of the contract has changed from a two-year term to a five-year term and needs to
be renewed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a five-year contract with the County of Monroe for the Sheriff’s Department for guarding of mentally
ill inmates housed at the Rochester Psychiatric Center for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2005,
the cost to remain at $110 per day, funding available in the 2001 Sheriff’s budget account no. 3150.456; subject
to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 501 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH DTN CORPORATION FOR WEATHER SERVICES –
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - FAILED
WHEREAS, there is a need for the Emergency Management Office and the Highway Department to
have a Data Transmission Network (DTN) to track storms and bad weather throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract with DTN Corporation for the Emergency Management Department for the term November
1, 2000 through November 1, 2001, in the amount of $1,077, funding available in the 2000 budget account no.
3689.435 and in the 2001 budget account no. 5142.400; subject to review by the County Administrator and
approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler said he is not aware of the web site that Cornell University has, but he would
like to know more about it. He does know that the service offered by DTN is what the county needs. He will
be voting for this resolution because it is needed. Legislator Hastings said she will not support this, she feels
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the county can do without it. Legislator Bleiler stated that the system will pay for itself with the cost of
overtime for the Highway Department.
VOTE: Failed 4-4. Noes: Marvel, Hastings, Young, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 502A Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 502 – FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 502 be amended.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bingell feels that with no union contracts in place and no 5% decrease in the tax
levy, the legislators should not receive a raise. Legislator Bleiler agrees about the goal to cut the tax levy by
5%, but does not agree with the union issue. Legislator Larison stated that with the cost of living going up, the
legislators work hard and he feels they deserve an increase. Legislator Hastings agrees that this Legislature is
the most underpaid in the area, but she has been voting no tonight on other resolutions and she will not support
an increase in pay for the Legislators. Legislator Larison stated that the increase is not enough to make a
difference in the 2001 budget. Legislator Bingell said it is the principal of the thing, she did not take this job for
the salary. Legislator Marvel stated that at the time this increase was discussed the Legislature had met its goal
for the 2001 budget. Then it was discovered that they did not have all of the data, he does not feel that is their
fault. He still believes that they will still meet their goal. He feels they need to work more. Legislator Hastings
called for the question.
VOTE: Failed 4-4. Noes: Larison, Marvel, Karius, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 502 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO 13 OF THE YEAR 2000 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC
OFFICERS FOR 2001
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined the salaries for certain public officials for
the year 2001, 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. 13 of the year 2000, 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 27, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street,
Watkins Glen, NY.
LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 13 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2001.
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 January 1, 2001.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
Assistant District Attorney
$23,438
Sheriff
$49,717
Treasurer
$38,184
County Clerk
$35,088
County Attorney
$43,860
Assistant County Attorney
$58,463
Public Defender
$40,000
Legislators
$ 5,500
3.
Local Law Nos. 1 of the Year 1999 and 2 of the Year 2000, which set the salaries of the
Chairman of the Legislature, Legislators, County Treasurer, Sheriff, County Clerk and District Attorney, be
amended to conform the salaries prospectively set for 2001.
4.
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.
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VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Bingell, Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 503 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: SET DATE - 2000 YEAR END MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the final meeting of the year 2000 for the Schuyler County Legislature be held
on Wednesday, December 27, 2000, in the Legislative Chambers at 9:30 A.M. and that appropriate legal notice
be published in the official newspaper of the County.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 504 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: SET DATE - 2001 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY
LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2001 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature shall be
held on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 in the Legislative Chambers at 9:30 A.M. and that appropriate legal notice be
published in the official newspaper of the County.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 505 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
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, 2000 through September 31, 2000, 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. 506 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RSVP FOR MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, several Schuyler County departments utilize the services of RSVP for volunteer drivers for
medical transportation needs and for other volunteer services, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have one contract, which encompasses all county departments versus
having separate contracts for each department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with RSVP for volunteer drivers for medical transportation needs
and for other volunteer services to be used by various county departments, the only cost being mileage
reimbursement, for the term January 1, 2001-December 31, 2001; subject to the review of the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 507 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN HOURS FOR TYPIST IN THE CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Clerk position is vacant due to a resignation, and
WHEREAS, there is need for temporary relief until that vacancy is filled, and
WHEREAS, there is funding available in Civil Service/Personnel account no. 1430.100-Personal
Services to cover these additional hours because of the vacancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the Typist
position hours in the Civil Service/Personnel Department be increased to 28 hours a week until the Civil Service
Clerk vacancy is filled.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 508 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FOR ADVERTISING AND
PROFESSIONAL FEES AND SERVICES – CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL
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EXHIBIT "A"
MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMOUNG TOWNS AND VILLAGES
APRIL 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Catharine
In Assess
11,473,561
Cayuta
Out Assess
35,658,479
Total Value
47,132,040
Total Dbid. Vill. Share
94,264,080
931.06
16,747,031
16,747,031
33,494,062
Town Share Distribution
6,718.32
7,649.38
Percentage
12.1717
4,257.75
4,257.75
0.0000
Dix WG
Dix MF
53,053,030
1,818,945
58,186,233
113,058,208
226,116,416
5,164.64
177.07
16,670.42
22,012.14
23.4627
0.8044
Hector
6,613,802
163,670,784
170,284,586
340,569,172
405.75
20,487.78
20,893.53
1.9420
2,557,408
33,892,753
25,741,426
62,191,587
124,383,174
179.74
2,381.99
6,179.95
8,741.67
2.0561
27.2487
21,544,259
21,544,259
43,088,518
6,201.03
6,201.03
0.0000
63,573,420
71,577,720
143,155,440
13,341.54
14,131.69
5.5913
86,563,587
86,563,587
173,127,174
7,678.19
7,678.19
0.0000
471,685,219
589,099,018
81,534.98
91,565.38
73.2769
Montour-OD
Montour-MF
Orange
Reading
8,004,300
Tyrone
TOTALS
117,413,799
APPROVED BY COMMITTEE:
790.15
1,178,198,036 10,030.40
/S/ Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
/S/ Patricia L. Hastings
Patricia L. Hastings
/S/ Jerold D. Marvel
Jerold D. Marvel
/S/
Sharon S. Bingell
Sharon S. Bingell
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WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel budget line items for advertising and professional fees/services
are expended as of the November audit and further payments will be required through the end of 2000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds from Contingency account no. 1990.500, as follows:
AMOUNT
INTO ACCOUNT NO.
$2,016
1430.402 - Advertising
$10,000
1430.435 – Professional Fees/Services
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 509 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT EQUALIZATION RATES FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE
YEAR 2001 COUNTY TAX LEVY – REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the State Board of Real Property Services has established the 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 2000 assessment roll be
adopted and the 2000 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
99.24
TOWN OF CAYUTA
96.01
TOWN OF DIX
80.55
TOWN OF HECTOR
100.10
TOWN OF MONTOUR
99.24
TOWN OF ORANGE
44.44
TOWN OF READING
67.40
TOWN OF TYRONE
103.36
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 510 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF HECTOR DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE
JANUARY, 2001, TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE
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 2001 Town and County tax bill, as per Town Resolution #145, 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, 2001, Town and County tax bills as a separate item for the amount of the arrears, provided
by Town Law Article 12, paragraph 198.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 511 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF READING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER BILLS TO BE
CHARGED ON THE JANUARY, 2001, TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS – REAL PROPERTY
TAX SERVICE
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 2001 Town and County tax bills as shown on the Town of Reading Resolution #57.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent sewer and water bills from the Town of
Reading, as shown on the attached Resolution of the Town of Reading, be added to the January, 2001, Town
and County tax bill as a separate item for the arrears, as provided by Town Law Section 198, subsection 1(k).
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 512 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has exceeded its budgeted overtime for fiscal year 2000 due to
many unforeseen circumstances this year, and
WHEREAS, additional money to pay for overtime used at election time and for the necessary work
following election is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer the following amounts to Overtime account no. 1450.101:
AMOUNT
FROM ACCOUNT NO.
$ 544
1450.409 – Conference
$ 500
1450.426 – Maintenance of Equipment
$ 150
1450.430 – Mileage
$ 850
1450.433 – Postage
$2,044
TOTAL
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 513 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF APPEALS COMMITTEE FOR 2001 MANAGEMENT
CONFIDENTIAL SALARY OF WATERSHED INSPECTOR AND AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT OF
THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, the designated Appeals Committee met and duly considered the facts in evidence regarding
the appeal of James Howell, Watershed Inspector, and unanimously recommends the following amendment to
the Management/Confidential Salary Plan and the salary adjustments thereby indicated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the factor rating chart be amended for Watershed
Inspector as follows:
Factors
I
II
III
IV
V
84
105
83
96
59
VI
30
VII
Total
90
547
Grade
F , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for James Howell be $41,692, effective January 1, 2001
as recommended, based on the revision of the factor rating and other evidence considered during the appeal
process.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 514 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR THE RUNAWAY AND
HOMELESS PROGRAM – YOUTH BUREAU – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities will be contracting with the Schuyler County Youth Bureau to assume
the Runaway and Homeless Program, and
WHEREAS, the cost of the contract will be $29,000, and
WHEREAS, $21,000 is to be funded by the state and the remaining $8,000 is to be funded from county
dollars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute a contract with Catholic Charities for the Youth Bureau for the Runaway and Homeless Program for the
term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, funding available in the 2001 Youth Bureau budget account
no. 7310.495; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Marvel.
RESOLUTION NO. 515 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STOVE – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, the gas range and oven at the Office for the Aging has been deemed unsafe by the stove
repairman who recently came to calibrate ovens, and
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WHEREAS, the stove is at least fifty years old and parts are not readily available and even when found
are prohibitively expensive, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has received quotes; the lowest quote in the amount of $1,325, and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has no funds available to purchase a new/safe appliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$1,325 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Office for the Aging equipment account no. 6772.200 for the
purchase of a new stove.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 516 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. - HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 451 authorized a contract with Professional Service Industries for a
subsurface exploration and geo-technical evaluation for the Salt Storage Facility, and
WHEREAS, said company feels additional deeper soil information along with further complex
laboratory testing is needed in order to provide a geo-technical recommendation, and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee for the additional service is determined on a lump sum basis, the lump
sum cost being $1,704.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature accept the proposal
price of $1,704.00 from Professional Service Industries, Inc for the above service, funding available in the 2000
Highway budget, account no. 5020.400; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 517 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE AN INTERNAL PROCESSING UNIT FOR
KONICA COPIER – COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the County Attorney’s Office prepares numerous documents that must be permanently
archived, and
WHEREAS, the printers in the County Attorney’s Office are Ink Jet printers, which print deteriorates
after a period of time, and
WHEREAS, it is possible to purchase an internal processing unit from Eastern Copy Products that will
allow a command from the computer to turn the copier into a laser printer so that all necessary documents will
be able to be permanently archived, and
WHEREAS, said internal processing unit would cost $495 to purchase and the County Attorney’s Office
has funds available in its 2000 budget to purchase the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney’s Office may purchase an internal
processing unit for their copier from Eastern Copy Products at a cost of $495 and that the Schuyler County
Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer said amount from account no. 1420.439 to account no. 1420.208.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 518 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 385-00 – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SERVER FOR FINANCIAL
SYSTEM – TREASURER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 385-00 authorized the purchase of a services for the financial system in the
Treasurer’s Office, and
WHEREAS, the cost was less than anticipated and it was not clear in Resolution No. 385-00 that there
would be a balance budgeted for the Agreement in the 2001 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the “Be it Resolved” paragraphs in Resolution No. 38500 be amended to read as follows:
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized
to sign the required lease agreement for a Dell NT Server for a total of $9,670 to be paid in two annual
payments; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into
a Software Upgrade Agreement for the Treasurer’s Office with Cyberscience Corporation at a cost of $1,040
and annual maintenance fee of $208.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $11,360
from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to the Treasurer’s accounts as follows:
1325.208
$ 9,994.00
1325.436
$ 1,366.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the balance due for the Dell Lease Agreement of $4,836 be
provided for in the 2001 budget.”
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 519 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE COMPUTER AND PRINTER – YOUTH
BUREAU
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Court has the need for a computer and printer and have the
funds available in the 2000 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Interim Youth Bureau Director is authorized to
purchase said computer and printer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer
$1,950.00 from Youth Court account no. 7310.316 to Equipment account no. 7310.208.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 520A Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTIONS 520-523
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 520-523 be tabled.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 520
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 TABLED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
RESOLUTION NO. 521
RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2001 - TABLED
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 2001 would be held at 7:00 P.M. on December
8, 2000, in the upstairs Main Court Room of the Court House, Watkins Glen, NY, and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on December 8, 2000 at said time and place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 2001 as presented by
the Budget Officer and the Management & Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the
Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $
by tax levy, be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 522
RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED
"2001" - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No.
, dated December 11, 2000, has
adopted a budget for fiscal year 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the
column entitled "2001" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes
specified, effective January 1, 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 523
RE: 2001 BUDGET OF $
: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO
COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN - TABLED
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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, 2000, 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, 2000 the required
certificate to the tax collecting officer of each Town stating the total of taxes due from each Town to Schuyler
County.
RESOLUTION NO. 524 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION INCREASE FOR MANAGEMENT/
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, the county’s health insurance costs have increased at a more rapid rate than the employee
contribution towards health insurance. In fact, there was no increase in employee contribution for health
insurance for the year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective January 1, 2001, the employee contribution for
health insurance for all management/confidential employees, attorneys and elected officials shall be 12% of the
premium cost per bi-weekly pay period.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 525 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young.
RE: AUTHORIZE TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 526 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES
WHEREAS, the Community College contractual line item is overdrawn by $5,805.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer $5,805.00 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Community Colleges account no. 2490.400.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 527 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS – STATE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the State Retirement line item is overdrawn by $3,930.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
transfer $3,930 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to State Retirement account no. 9010.901.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to hold an all day meeting tomorrow starting at 9:30 a.m. to work on
the budget, SECOND by Legislator Marvel. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
Appointment of Board of Elections Commissioners:
The respective party legislators unanimously approved the appointment of Joseph P. Leahey as the
Democratic Commissioner of Elections and Rexford L. Richards as the Republican Commissioner of Elections.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to bring Resolution No. 460 off the table, SECOND by Legislator
Karius. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to bring Resolution No. 461 off the table, SECOND by Legislator
Karius. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.
RESOLUTION NO. 460 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: ACCEPT TAX AUCTION BID FOR GOODSELL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer is now holding a tax deed on this certain property which is
three or more years delinquent in tax payments, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature had contracted for the auction sale of this property and
such sale was conducted on September 23, 2000.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature accept, the following bid to
wit:
BIDDER’S NAME:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS:
Joy E. Goodsell
4 W. Lamoka Ave.
Savona, NY 14879
AMOUNT OF BID:
$2,100.00
FORMER OWNER:
Secretary of HUD
TAX MAP #:
63.-3-10.1
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
03-3715-01
LOCATION:
Town of Dix, 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 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 461 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: CREATE TITLE OF COORDINATOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES –
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING – AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, adequate support of the county computer network and other information technology (IT)
systems requires the presence of an individual vested with the responsibility and accountability for maintaining
those systems and providing planning and guidance to the information technology program, and
WHEREAS, support of IT systems involves a host of duties and responsibilities which extend beyond
the performance of central data processing tasks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the name of county budget code 1680 be changed from
Central Data Processing to Information Technology Services, effective January 1, 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Assistant Coordinator of Computer Services be
reclassified as Coordinator of Information Technology Services, to be included in salary grade E at an annual
salary of $35,753 pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel Officer, effective January 1, 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby establishes the department
of Information Technology Services under the direction of the Coordinator of Information Technology Services.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:
Legislator Hastings reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. She stated that there had
been discussion about a fear that our fire academy might be moved out of Schuyler County. She received a
letter from the Secretary of State, Alexander Treadwell, and he confirmed that it was just a rumor.
Legislator Young reported on a Quality Planning Cooperative that was referred to the Community
Development and Natural Resources Committee for further discussion.
Legislator Karius reported that Soil & Water Conservation has a new program called “Adopt a Stream”.
They are working with local school districts and students on conservation issues.
Legislator Larison reported that he attended a conference in Albany regarding Indian Lands Claim. He
shared a map and some information that was presented at the meeting.
Legislator Bingell reported that there are limited flu vaccines available in the Public Health Office.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Casey Creamer said he would be happy to email the weather web site to Jim Corl tomorrow so that he
can look it over. He also suggested that if the county were to purchase the DTN system, they should share the
information with the municipalities and have them reimburse the county.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
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DECEMBER 14-15, 2000
The December 14, 2000 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 4:11 p.m. by
Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present. Acting County Attorney Morris was excused. County
Administrator, Jim Corl, was also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 528 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING
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.
Allow Alterations to the Tentative Budget for 2001.
2.
Adopt the 2001 Budget.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 529 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
- $ 5,298
1165.100
* Personal Services
2,075
1165.201
Safe
8,061
1165.207
Computer Workstations
399
1165.208
Computer Scanner
3,761
1165.211
Dictaphone Equipment
200
1165.215
Portable Cassette Player
860
1165.230
Digital Camera
490
1165.233
Media Reader and Card
1,370
1165.240
Digital Video Camera
1,000
1165.242
32" TV
2,700
1165.246
Printer
2,100
1165.247
Computer Monitors
770
1165.248
Transcriber Unit
300
1165.261
Appliance Stand
250
1165.335
World Wide Web
175
1165.426
Maintenance of Equipment
555
1165.431
Office Supplies
- 14,500
1165.435
Professional Fees/Services
685
9030.802
Social Security
754
9060.807
Hospital & Medical Insurance
- $ 46,303
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
- $ 46303
1165/3089
State Aid - Aid to Prosecution
* Notation to be made: Balance of Salaries, $5,298, covered by a grant for the period 4/1/00 to 3/31/01
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 530 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SENECA HARBOR PARK
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$ 5,995
7110-427
Maintenance Supplies
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-$ 2,505
7110.435
Professional Fees/Services
-$ 1,500
7110.490
Subcontracts
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
Legislator Bingell entered the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 531A Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 531
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 531 be amended to change the amount from - $25,850 to $22,850.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Marvel feels $3,000 should be put back in the budget. Legislator Bingell agreed.
The $3,000 for District I is being taken from the 2000 budget and should not affect next year’s budget.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 531 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
PLANNING – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$22,850
8020.359
Comprehensive Plan
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she will be voting no on this resolution. She feels the money needs to
be there. Legislator Bingell feels the Planning Commission can achieve what they need to do with this amount.
Legislator Bleiler also feels this amount is sufficient and if additional money is needed it could be found
elsewhere. Legislator Young said she is worried about having enough money to complete the studies for water
and sewer and GIS. She is afraid that the Legislature is going to nickel and dime this project. Legislator
Hastings feels it would be embarrassing for the Legislature to tell Cornell Cooperative Extension the funds were
no longer available. She would like to see it remain in the budget for 2001. Legislator Marvel stated that
Charlie Fausold gave the Legislature an estimate. He informed them that the Planning Commission could work
with $22,850. Legislator Hastings called for the vote.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings, Young.
RESOLUTION NO. 532 Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$13,250
8750.362
Solid Waste Management
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 533 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
+$93,420
6010.552
TANF Services Plan
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 534 Motion by Hastings, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
PUBLIC HEALTH
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$26,250
4010.446
Rent
-$19,000
4010.204
Car
-$13,388
4010-3401
State Aid
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 535A Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 535
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 535 be amended to add “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Legislature intends to bond this item in the future.”
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 535 Motion by Bingell, Second by Bleiler.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – SALT
STORAGE FACILITY – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$249,370
5142.200
Equipment (Salt Storage Facility)
-$124,685
0002-3589
State Aid, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature intends to bond this item in the future.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 536 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SNOW REMOVAL
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$12,000
5142.101
Personal Services – Overtime
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 537 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
RADIOS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$6,000
5130.213
Radio Equipment
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 538 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
TREASURER
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following,
subject to the moratorium depicted below:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$35,000
1325.100
Personal Services
The moratorium may be lifted by action of the Schuyler County Legislature upon consideration of sales tax
revenues should those revenues exceed expectations and therefore, allowing the transfer of monies from the
contingency fund to provide for necessary appropriations.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 539A Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 539
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 539 be tabled.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison asked for an explanation. Jim Corl explained that this resolution is cutting
the full-time secretary position from both departments. Legislator Bleiler stated that this issue has been
discussed. He can not accept this resolution, he will be voting no. He feels this is the one position the county
really needs, to make things work. If this resolution passes, he will present an emergency resolution to change
the Personal Secretary position in the Legislature to full-time in the Legislative Office. He feels that anybody
that has watched this office the last two months, working nights and Saturdays, would know that this position is
needed. Legislator Hastings said she would support making the Personal Secretary full-time, she can not
support this position. She is concerned about the Administrator’s office succeeding with a new person in that
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office. She feels he needs to utilize the Legislative Office at least for another year. Legislator Bleiler stated that
this does not mean the person will be brand new, it may be someone from the Legislative Office or another
department within the county. Legislator Marvel said he has listened to Gail and the lessor of the two evils is to
not eliminate the position, but go another six months without filling it.
Motion by Legislator Marvel to amend Resolution No. 539 to hold off hiring the position for six months,
Second by Legislator Bleiler. Legislator Hastings asked what good that will do for the County Attorney’s
Office. Bill Weiss said he is not sure how much the position will be reimbursed and he is not sure the revenue
was put in the budget. Legislator Bleiler felt the resolution should be tabled until they could receive more
clarification.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 539 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following,
subject to the moratorium depicted below:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$26,400
1230.100
Personal Services
-$13,200
1230-1289
Other Department Fees
The moratorium may be lifted by action of the Schuyler County Legislature upon consideration of sales tax
revenues should those revenues exceed expectations and therefore, allowing the transfer of monies from the
contingency fund to provide for necessary appropriations.
DISCUSSION: Motion by Legislator Hastings to bring Resolution No. 539 off the table, Second by Legislator
Young. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. Bill Weiss explained that the revenues for this position were
never put in the budget. Legislator Hastings feels the position should still be in the Social Services budget parttime for the County Attorney. Jim Corl explained how the position would work and how it would get
reimbursed. This person would have to keep track of how many hours were spent on Social Services work.
Legislator Hastings feels the County Attorney will still need a half-time person. She asked Bill how much
revenue is available for that. Bill stated that they have reached their cap and there are different funding streams
involved. Legislator Bleiler said they have thought about this and reviewed many options. He would like to see
this position approved.
Legislator Marvel said he withdraws his motion to not hire for six months. Legislator Bleiler said he is
not sure what will happen with this position, but feels it should be left in the budget and dealt with later. The
Legislature can always refuse to fill the position later on.
VOTE: Failed 1-7. Noes: Marvel, Bingell, Young, Karius, Bleiler, Larison, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 540 Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$1,500
1230.207
Computer
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 541 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$5,000
9089.310
Payroll Breakage
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 542 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
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ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
OTHER PERFORMING ARTS - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$6,500
7560.400
Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes
VOTE: Failed 0-8. Noes: Marvel, Bingell, Hastings, Young, Karius, Bleiler, Larison, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 543 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
HISTORIAN - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$500
7510.100
Personal Services
VOTE: Failed 0-8. Noes: Marvel, Bingell, Hastings, Young, Karius, Bleiler, Larison, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 544 Motion by Karius, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – CIVIL
SERVICE/PERSONNEL
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$10,000
1430.435
Professional Fees/Svcs.
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 545 Motion by Bingell, Second by Young.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SHERIFF
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$12,500
3110.100
Personal Services
-$ 2,500
3150.201
Shelving
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 546 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$250
1340.200
Equipment
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 547 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
COUNTY ATTORNEY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$ 375
1420.206
Chair
-$ 350
1420.211
Dictaphone
-$1,250
1420.443
Witness Fees/Trial Expense
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 548 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
LEGISLATURE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$500
1010.246
Printer
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VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 549 Motion by Karius, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
PURCHASING
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$1,500
1660.206
Computer
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 550 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$250
1680.206
Chair
-$250
1680.210
Desk
-$300
1680.260
Fax Machine
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 551 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – REAL
PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$400
1355.430
Mileage
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 552A Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 552
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 552 be amended to change the amount from -$14,200 to $7,100.
VOTE: Passed 5-3. Noes: Hastings, Karius, Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 552 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
BOARD OF ELECTIONS – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$7,100
1450.100
Personal Services
VOTE: Passed 5-3. Noes: Hastings, Karius, Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 553A Motion by Marvel, Second by Young.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 553
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 553 be amended to change the amount from -$10,000 to $5,000.
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 553 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
PUBLICITY – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$ 5,000
6410.558
Chamber of Commerce
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 554 Motion by Bingell, Second by Hastings.
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PROBATION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$ 2,170
3140-3310
State Aid
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 555 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$10,000
6010.208
Computers
-$5,000
6010-4610
Federal Aid - Administration
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 556 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$11,000
6010.400
Contractual
-$2,750
6010-3610
State Aid – Administration
-$5,500
6010-4610
Federal Aid - Administration
VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Bingell, Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 557 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$3,000
6010.483
Parenting Classes
-$1,500
6010-4610
Federal Aid – Administration
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 558 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$7,500
6010.484
Employment Programs
-$1,875
6010-3610
State Aid – Administration
-$3,750
6010-4610
Federal Aid - Administration
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 559 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$11,610
6010.100
Personal Services
-$2,902
6010-4610
Federal Aid – Administration
DISCUSSION: Bill Weiss feels this caseworker position should be left in the budget. If not, he will have to
remove the school intervention worker because of the increasing number of hot line calls. Legislator Marvel
asked if the hiring could be delayed six months. Bill said he needs the position right away. Legislator Marvel
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asked Bill if he could fill this position and not come to committee asking to fill a vacancy he has now. Bill
stated that the only other vacancy is the Mobile Work Crew Supervisor. He would like to work with the
Personnel Officer on the duties statement for that position and possibly change the title. He could hold off until
July to fill that position, even though he would like to start the process and have someone in training. If he had
to prioritize, he would fill the caseworker position first. The Mobile Work Crew Supervisor position needs to
be approved by Resolution, we could discuss it again then. Legislator Bleiler feels they should leave it in and
cross other bridges later. Legislator Marvel said he is flexible in approving this as it stands and hire elsewhere.
He thinks we need to hold the line on what they are doing here today.
VOTE: Failed 2-6. Noes: Bingell, Hastings, Young, Bleiler, Larison, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 560 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAILED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$2,000
6010.313
Non-Medical Transportation
-$1,000
6010-4610
Federal Aid - Administration
VOTE: Failed. 2-6. Noes: Bingell, Hastings, young, Bleiler, Larison, Gifford.
RESOLUTION NO. 561 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$30,000
6123.400
Juvenile Delinquency
-$15,000
6123-3623
State Aid – Juvenile Delinquency
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Larison.
RESOLUTION NO. 562A Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 562
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 562 be amended as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$20,000
6140.400
Safety Net
-$10,000
6140-3640
State Aid – Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 562 Motion by Bingell, Second by Marvel.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
SOCIAL SERVICES – AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$20,000
6140.400
Safety Net
-$10,000
6140-3640
State Aid – Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 563 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 –
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2001 be altered and modified by the following:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
-$13,200
1230-1289
Other Department Fees
VOTE: Passed 8-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. and reconvened at 4:35 p.m. on December 15, 2000. The meeting was
called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman and
County Administrator, Jim Corl, were also present.
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RESOLUTION NO. 564 Motion by Bingell, Second by Larison.
RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2001
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 2001 would be held at 7:00 P.M. on December
8, 2000, in the upstairs Main Court Room of the Court House, Watkins Glen, NY, and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on December 8, 2000 at said time and place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 2001 as presented by
the Budget Officer and the Management & Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the
Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $5,821,027 tax levy, be adopted.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said she would like to know what the fund balance is for 2000 and a
percentage. Jim Corl said, based on the alterations adopted yesterday, there is a 2.8% tax rate reduction, $9.11
tax rate.
Legislator Hastings read a statement for the record. “ I am sorry for my outburst on Wednesday when
we were working on the budget. This is a difficult Holiday season for me and my concentration is a little off,
plus my patience is limited because of the loss of Lee. Mr. Corl is new to our budget and needed direction and
help from the right area. I think he was misdirected. Knowing full well most of you are experts in fulfilling
your duties and certainly do not need any direction, at least not from me, right? I have tried for three years to be
a team player with this Legislature. I have often suggested the importance of restructure in several areas to save
dollars on personnel and not increase employees, you refuse to listen. I asked to leave the District Attorney’s
budget in it’s form and even though I am his chairperson you by-passed me. I could not make you understand
the probation budget, you blew me off. You excepted cuts from the Sheriff that will haunt you next year. You
seem to think putting positions in the budget for half a year will help this year and what about next year when
they are here and next year will be full-time with more money. You refused to remove revenues that were not
in the Social Services budget at my suggestion. You have moved from a 1998 fund balance of $4,388,768 to a
fund balance of $2,585,641 this year. Did you inherit some problems, yes. Can you afford to lose services in
children’s care, no. You have had your problems, but I feel we did not always make the right decisions. I tried
hard to help as one of the senior legislators. I tried hard to be a team player, but I am tired of sitting on the
bench with the knowledge we could do better for this county so therefore, I will be voting no on your budget.
And Mr. Chairman and Mr. Bleiler, I hold both of you mostly responsible for my decision. There will be
nothing put in your reserve funds at all.” Legislator Bleiler stated that the sales tax permitted them to return to
the taxpayers about $600,000 dollars at this point. He is proud of that. He would like to have put more expense
in the budget and kept it at a 0% tax increase, it started at 14%. Legislator Marvel said, as the Legislature
worked on the budget, we asked that the County Administrator reach a goal and he did. Then he presented to
the Legislature things that they needed to act on. We made decisions as a body and not as individuals. We are
a group of eight legislators. We made responsible additions back to the budget, and changed Jim’s
recommendations. Last Monday night, we asked him to revisit with department heads and he came back with
reductions. Again, we suggested to add more in. We ended up with a 2.8% reduction in the tax rate. He feels
they owe a debt of gratitude to department heads. He is not satisfied with it, but we are a body and made
decisions to do what we did. He is proud of it. He would have liked to see more reductions out of the budget.
He holds the whole group responsible. He then acknowledged the department heads in the room and those who
could not attend tonight. He also thanked the legislators who worked on this budget. Legislator Young gave an
analogy about how each legislator has worked through the budget in their own way. Chairman Gifford feels
they worked as a group and worked very hard. He also thanked the County Administrator for his work. We all
made cuts that we were not happy with and worked together. He thanked the Legislature for working together
and making a group decision.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 565 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED
"2001"
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 564, dated December 15, 2000, has
adopted a budget for fiscal year 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the
column entitled "2001" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes
specified, effective January 1, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 566 Motion by Marvel, Second by Larison.
RE: 2001 BUDGET OF $25,299,384 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, 2000, 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, 2000 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 7-1. No: Hastings.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Bill Weiss, Commissioner of Social Services, thanked the Legislature for their support pertaining to his
department. Casey Creamer said the budget seems to be a pretty major part of the County Administrator’s job.
He asked the Legislature how they feel about his progress to date? Jim Corl, County Administrator, said the
budget preparation is not the toughest part of job, the toughest part of the job will be having the departments
live with their budgets. Chairman Gifford feels, given the time and charge, he did a fantastic job. Legislator
Larison said the county needed Jim Corl because he has a way of dealing with people that brings out the best in
them. Tom Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, gave credit to the Clerk of the Legislature for all of her
hard work. Legislator Hastings feels the Treasurer should have been more involved with the budget process.
The Treasurer said she was given space to deal with other pressing issues. Sue Brill said she is impressed with
the County Administrator’s affect on relations so far.
The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
ANNUAL BUDGET OF 2001
Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2001
Tentative Budget - Filed December 8, 2000
Adopted December 14, 2000
NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER
LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1010.1 Personal Service
A1010.2 Equipment
A1010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
LEGISLATURE REVENUES:
1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes
1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax
1010-2410 Rent
1010-2690 Other Compensation for Loss
1010-2720 Off Track Betting
1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Entitlement Land)
TOTAL REVENUES
129,003.00
1,500.00
50,923.00
181,426.00
80,000.00
4,100,000.00
1,000.00
36,000.00
22,500.00
6,000.00
4,245,500.00
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1165.1 Personal Service
A1165.1 Equipment
A1165.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY REVENUES
A1165.3 DA Salary Reimbursement
A1165.3 State Aid – Aid to Prosecution
TOTAL REVENUES
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1170.1 Personal Service
A1170.2 Equipment
A1170.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1180.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
164,801.00
1,712.00
48,464.00
214,977.00
61,800.00
37,500.00
99,300.00
61,500.00
500.00
56,239.00
118,239.00
500.00
500.00
CORONERS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1185.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
10,610.00
10,610.00
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROPRIATIONS:
A1230.1 Personal Services
A1230.2 Equipment
A1230.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
91,400.00
1,000.00
4,525.00
96,925.00
COUNTY TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1325.1 Personal Service
A1325.2 Equipment
A1325.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
112,235.00
5336.00
92,475.00
210,046.00
COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES:
1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes
1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments
1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees
1325-2401 Interest on Investments
TOTAL REVENUES
275,000.00
18,000.00
8,000.00
250,000.00
551,000.00
BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1340.1 Personal Service
A1340.2 Equipment - Other
A1340.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1355.1 Personal Service
A1355.2 Equipment
A1355.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE REVENUES:
1355-2201 Tax Assessment Service
1355-3040 Tax Maps and Assessments
0.00
0.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
82,621.00
4,200.00
34,800.00
121,621.00
32,750.00
3,250.00
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TOTAL REVENUES
TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1362.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
36,000.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES:
1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense
TOTAL REVENUES
3,500.00
3,500.00
PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1364.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
25,000.00
25,000.00
PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES:
1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
25,000.00
25,000.00
COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE):
A1410.1 Personal Service
A1410.2 Equipment
A1410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
140,218.00
1,800.00
22,850.00
164,868.00
COUNTY CLERK REVENUES:
1410-1255 County Clerk Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
200,000.00
200,000.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1420.1 Personal Service
A1420.2 Equipment
A1420.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
184,911.00
3,000.00
18,075.00
205,986.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES:
1420-1265 Attorney Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
173,994.00
173,994.00
CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS:
A1430.1 Personal Service
A1430.2 Equipment
A1430.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
117,299.00
3,739.00
52,650.00
173,688.00
CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL REVENUES:
1430-1260 Personnel Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1450.1 Personal Service
A1450.2 Equipment
A1450.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
ELECTIONS REVENUES:
1450-2215 Election Services
TOTAL REVENUES
RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1460.1 Personal Service
A1460.4 Contractual Expense
2,000.00
2,000.00
44,684.00
1,245.00
29,950.00
75,879.00
500.00
500.00
18,489.00
1,030.00
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TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVENUES:
1460-1289 Other General Government Department Income
TOTAL REVENUES
19,519.00
5,750.00
5,750.00
CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1610.2 Equipment
A1610.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
4,700.00
66,900.00
71,600.00
CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES:
1610-1270 Shared Services Charges
TOTAL REVENUES
71,600.00
71,600.00
BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1620.1 Personal Service
A1620.2 Equipment
A1620.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
218,625.00
2,500.00
143,247.00
364,372.00
BUILDINGS REVENUES:
1620-1270 Shared Services Charges
1620-1289 Other General Governmental Income
1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
1620-2652 Sale of Timber
1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid
TOTAL REVENUES:
100.00
17,373.00
38,865.00
55,567.00
500.00
28,000.00
140,405.00
GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1622.2 Equipment
A1622.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
680.00
8,000.00
8,680.00
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1630.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,500.00
5,500.00
STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS:
A1660.1 Personal Service
A1660.2 Equipment
A1660.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
27,479.00
0.00
2,500.00
29,979.00
CENTRAL STOREROOM REVENUES:
1660-2770 Unclassified Revenues
TOTAL REVENUES
1,600.00
1,600.00
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS:
A1680.1 Personal Service
A1680.2 Equipment
A1680.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
35,753.00
3,250.00
31,530.00
70,533.00
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING REVENUES:
1680-1289 Other General Governmental Income - Training
TOTAL REVENUES
12,750.00
12,750.00
UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1910.4 Contractual
145,802.00
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TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES:
1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries
TOTAL REVENUES
145,802.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1920.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,905.00
2,905.00
JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS:
1930.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
4,800.00
4,800.00
TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1950.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1990.5 Contingencies
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION APPROPRIATIONS:
A2490.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION REVENUES:
2490.2701 Refunds of Prior Years
TOTAL REVENUES
255.00
255.00
320,000.00
320,000.00
550,000.00
550,000.00
5,250.00
5,250.00
EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS:
A2960.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
458,400.00
458,400.00
EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN REVENUES:
2960-1689 Other Health Department Income
2960-3277 Education - Handicapped Children
TOTAL REVENUES
0.00
278,160.00
278,160.00
EDUCATION - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPROPRIATIONS:
A2980.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
300.00
300.00
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A3020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
26,400.00
26,400.00
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REVENUES:
3020-1140 Emergency Telephone Surcharge
TOTAL REVENUES
35,000.00
35,000.00
SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS:
A3110.1 Personal Service
A3110.2 Equipment
A3110.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
505,304.00
44,900.00
283,550.00
833,754.00
SHERIFF REVENUES:
3110-1510 Sheriff Fees
3110-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income
3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
3110.3401 State Aid – Public Health
139,000.00
170,000.00
2,000.00
25,000.00
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TOTAL REVENUES
336,000.00
NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A3111.1 Personal Service
A3111.2 Equipment
A3111.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
15,000.00
5,000.00
2,400.00
22,400.00
NAVIGATION REVENUES:
3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement
TOTAL REVENUES
16,000.00
16,000.00
HECTOR LAND PATROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3112.1 Personal Service
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,500.00
2,500.00
HECTOR LAND PATROL REVENUES:
3112-4080 Federal Aid - Hector Land Use Area
TOTAL REVENUES
2,500.00
2,500.00
PROBATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A3140.1 Personal Service
A3140.2 Equipment
A3140.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
179,308.00
2,100.00
25,700.00
207,108.00
PROBATION REVENUES:
3140.1289 Other – DWI Fees
3140-1580 Restitution
3140-1589 Other (Investigation Fees)
3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail
3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services
TOTAL REVENUES
1,800.00
1,500.00
4,000.00
200.00
62,298.00
69,798.00
JAIL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3150.1 Personal Service
A3150.2 Equipment
A3150.4 Contractual Expenses
A3150.6 Lease/Purchase
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
717,788.00
8,500.00
167,500.00
2,500.00
896,288.00
JAIL REVENUES:
3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic.
3150-2650 Sale of Scrap & Excess Material
3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners
3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget
3150-4389 Other Breakfast/Lunch Program
TOTAL REVENUES
70,000.00
0.00
70,000.00
47,000.00
3,000.00
190,000.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
50.00
50.00
STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS:
A3315.1 Personal Service
A3315.2 Equipment
A3315.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
33,970.00
7,000.00
24,037.00
65,007.00
228
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STOP D.W.I. REVENUES:
3315-2615 Stop D.W.I. Fines
TOTAL REVENUES
50,000.00
50,000.00
FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3412.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
23,643.00
23,643.00
FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL REVENUES:
3412-1588 Bureau of Fire - EMS Books
3412-3489 Other Health - EMS
TOTAL REVENUES
0.00
20,375.00
20,375.00
CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS:
A3510.1 Personal Service
A3510.2 Equipment
A3510.4 Contractual Expense
A3510.6 Lease/Purchase
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
39,838.00
1,000.00
15,700.00
4,000.00
60,538.00
DOG CONTROL REVENUES:
3510-1550 Public Pound Charges and Control Fees
3510-2268 Dog Control Services
TOTAL REVENUES
1,000.00
18,000.00
19,000.00
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A3689.1 Personal Service
A3689.2 Equipment
A3689.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REVENUES:
3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety
3689-4305 Federal - Surplus
3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income
TOTAL REVENUES
61,735.00
2,500.00
134,734.00
198,969.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
40,000.00
50,000.00
PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:
A4010.1 Personal Service
A4010.2 Equipment
A4010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
493,047.00
13,000.00
561,563.00
1,067,610.00
PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES:
4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges
4010-1611 Office for the Aging
4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health
TOTAL REVENUES
700,000.00
20,000.00
315,527.00
1,035,527.00
RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A4042.4 Contractual Expenses
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
20,000.00
20,000.00
RABIES REVENUES:
4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies
TOTAL REVENUES
20,000.00
20,000.00
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS:
A4046.4 Contractual Expense
15,600.00
229
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES:
4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children
TOTAL REVENUES
15,600.00
8,100.00
8,100.00
WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS:
A4050.1 Personal Service
A4050.2 Equipment
A4050.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
76,526.00
2,000.00
32,426.00
110,952.00
WATERSHED REVENUES:
4050-1609 Watershed Revenues
4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed
TOTAL REVENUES
40,000.00
78,036.00
118,036.00
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:
A4054.1 Personal Service
A4054.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
6,000.00
174,000.00
180,000.00
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES:
4054-1621 Early Intervention Service Fee
4054-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention
TOTAL REVENUES
108,000.00
36,000.00
144,000.00
MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:
A4310.1 Personal Service
A4310.2 Equipment
A4310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
731,291.00
8,400.00
785,082.00
1,524,773.00
MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES:
4310-1620 Mental Health Fees
4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health
TOTAL REVENUES
816,102.00
865,579.00
1,681,681.00
MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS:
A4322.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
495,372.00
495,372.00
MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES:
4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies
4322-1689 Other Health Department Income
4322-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health
4322-4490 Federal Aid - Mental Health
TOTAL REVENUES
21,339.00
13,667.00
153,944.00
243,640.00
55,759.00
488,349.00
BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A5630.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
134,952.00
134,952.00
BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES:
5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation
5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation
TOTAL REVENUES
92,520.00
30,900.00
123,420.00
230
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SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A6010.1 Personal Service
A6010.2 Equipment
A6010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,162,664.00
25,200.00
718,977.00
1,906,841.00
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:
6010-1810 Repay of Administration
6010-3610 State Aid - Administration
6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration
6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps
TOTAL REVENUES
5,000.00
499,563.00
1,246,962.00
70,000.00
1,821,525.00
DAY CARE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6055.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
400,000.00
400,000.00
DAY CARE REVENUES:
6055-3655 State Aid - Day Care
TOTAL REVENUES
380,000.00
380,000.00
SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A6070.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
49,300.00
49,300.00
SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES:
6070-4670 Federal Aid - Purchase of Services
TOTAL REVENUES
30,000.00
30,000.00
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6101.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
300,000.00
300,000.00
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance
6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance
6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance
TOTAL REVENUES
150,000.00
10,000.00
50,000.00
210,000.00
M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6102.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled
TOTAL REVENUES
2,600,000.00
2,600,000.00
470,000.00
470,000.00
SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) APPROPRIATIONS:
A6106.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,000.00
1,000.00
SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) REVENUES:
6106-3606 Special Needs (Adult/Family Homes)
TOTAL REVENUES
1,000.00
1,000.00
FAMILY ASSISTANCE:
A6109.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
733,000.00
733,000.00
231
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
FAMILY REVENUES:
6109-1809 Repay of Aid – Family Assistance
6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment
6109-3609 State Aid – Family Assistance
6109-4609 Federal Aid – Family Assistance
TOTAL REVENUES
60,000.00
15,060.00
134,000.00
335,000.00
544,060.00
CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6119.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
556,000.00
556,000.00
CHILD CARE REVENUES:
6119-1819 Repayment of Child Care
6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care
6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care
TOTAL REVENUES
3,000.00
116,000.00
265,500.00
384,500.00
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS:
A6123.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
163,000.00
163,000.00
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY REVENUES:
6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care
6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency
TOTAL REVENUES
5,000.00
12,500.00
17,500.00
STATE TRAINING SCHOOL:
6129.400 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
75,000.00
75,000.00
SAFETY NET
6140.400 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
180,000.00
180,000.00
SAFETY NET
6140.1840 Repay of Safety Net
6140.3640 State Aid – Safety Net
TOTAL REVENUES
30,000.00
70,000.00
100,000.00
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6141.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
450,000.00
450,000.00
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance
6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program
TOTAL REVENUES
10,000.00
440,000.00
450,000.00
EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A6142.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,000.00
3,000.00
EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS REVENUES:
6142-3642 State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults
TOTAL REVENUES
1,500.00
1,500.00
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:
A6310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,800.00
3,800.00
232
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PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS:
A6410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
159,300.00
159,300.00
PUBLICITY REVENUES:
6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy
TOTAL REVENUES
62,000.00
62,000.00
VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6510.1 Personal Service
A6510.2 Equipment
A6510.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
15,080.00
150.00
3,970.00
19,200.00
VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES:
6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies
TOTAL REVENUES
WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS:
A6610.1 Personal Service
A6610.2 Equipment
A6610.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES:
6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity
TOTAL REVENUES
5,000.00
5,000.00
11,310.00
200.00
1,593.00
13,103.00
1,794.00
1,794.00
PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS:
A6772.1 Personal Service
A6772.2 Equipment
A6772.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
280,694.00
5,000.00
309,550.00
595,244.00
PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES:
6772-1972 Programs for Aging
6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging
6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging
TOTAL REVENUES
75,000.00
253,000.00
215,000.00
543,000.00
OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A6989.4 Contractual Expense (SCIDA)
A6989.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,000.00
125,000.00
130,000.00
OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT REVENUES:
6989-2389 Other Home & Community Service
TOTAL REVENUES
35,500.00
35,500.00
SENECA HARBOR PARK APPROPRIATIONS:
A7110.1 Personal Service
A7110.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
19,352.00
8,165.00
27,517.00
SENECA HARBOR PARK REVENUES:
7110-2089 Other Culture and Recreation Departmental Income
7110-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
7110-2705 Gifts and Donations
TOTAL REVENUES
2,400.00
5,580.00
500.00
8,480.00
233
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:
A7310.1 Personal Service
A7310.2 Equipment
A7310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
108,098.00
2,500.00
74,681.00
185,279.00
YOUTH PROGRAMS REVENUES:
7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs
7310-4820 Youth Programs
TOTAL REVENUES
82,561.00
66,400.00
148,961.00
LIBRARY APPROPRIATIONS:
A7410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,000.00
1,000.00
HISTORIAN APPROPRIATIONS:
A7510.1 Personal Service
A7510.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,500.00
0.00
1,500.00
OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A7560.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
6,500.00
6,500.00
PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS:
A8020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS:
A8160.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS:
A8510.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:
A8710.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS:
A8750.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS:
A8830.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
A9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9050.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
97,180.00
97,180.00
3,250.00
3,250.00
600.00
600.00
94,455.00
94,455.00
212,280.00
212,280.00
600.00
600.00
75,000.00
75,000.00
422,115.00
422,115.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
234
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DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A9089.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND:
A9522.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD
TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND:
A9524.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY
SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:
A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal
A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
A9950.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
A9730.7 Debt Service
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
26,910.00
26,910.00
1,445,721.00
1,445,721.00
750.00
750.00
1,352,884.00
1,352,884.00
244,822.00
244,822.00
30,000.00
25,310.00
55,310.00
197,215.00
197,215.00
4,021.00
4,021.00
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D5010.1 Personal Service
D5010.2 Equipment
D5010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
118,585.00
1,850.00
11,200.00
131,635.00
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:
0002-2401 Interest on Investments
0002-2620 Forfeiture of Deposits
0002-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
0002-2680 Insurance Recoveries
0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures
0002-2770 Unclassified Revenues
0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid
0002-3589 State Aid Other Transportation
0002-4597 Federal Aid - Other Transportation - Capital Project
0002-5031 Interfund Transfers
TOTAL REVENUES
1,400.00
400.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
0.00
573,739.00
213,200.00
86,400.00
1,352,884.00
2,230,523.00
ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS:
D5020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
153,100.00
153,100.00
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS:
D5110.1 Personal Service
D5110.4 Contractual Expense
322,289.00
453,900.00
235
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS:
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 14
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 15
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
776,189.00
384,000.00
167,000.00
551,000.00
BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS:
D5120.3 Materials, Membrane, Concrete
D5120.3 Overpass
D5120.3 CR#4 – Culvert
D5120.4 Other Contractual
D5120.5 CR#14 Bridge
D5120.5 CR#6 – Culvert
D5120.5 CR#15 – Culvert
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
18,000.00
49,000.00
14,000.00
15,000.00
121,000.00
14,000.00
5,000.00
236,000.00
SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS:
D5142.1 Personal Service
D5142.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
85,996.00
109,500.00
195,496.00
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
D9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,825.00
3,825.00
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
43,638.00
43,638.00
WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D9040.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
37,445.00
37,445.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
BOND ANTICIPATED NOTES:
D9730.7 Debt Service - Interest
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,346.00
2,346.00
134,780.00
134,780.00
30,320.00
30,320.00
MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS:
D5130.1 Personal Service
D5130.2 Equipment
D5130.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
86,923.00
54,100.00
244,800.00
385,823.00
MACHINERY REVENUES:
0003-1789 Other Transportation - Dept. Income
0003-2300 Services Other Governments
0003-2401 Interest on Investments
0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
0003-2665 Sales of Equipment
0003-2801 Interfund Revenues
0003-5031 Interfund Transfers
TOTAL REVENUES
9,000.00
196,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
8,000.00
180,000.00
244,822.00
639,822.00
236
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
SHARED FUEL FACILITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D5131.1 Personal Service
D5131.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,200.00
199,800.00
205,000.00
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
D9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
612.00
612.00
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
7,411.00
7,411.00
WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D9040.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,796.00
5,796.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
414.00
414.00
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
26,565.00
26,565.00
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES:
D9730.6 Debt Service - Principal
11,350.00
D9730.7 Debt Service – Interest
9,766.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
21,116.00
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State and
Rev. Attr.
Rev. not Attr.
Appropriations
Federal Aid
To Function
To Function
Legislative Board
Judicial
Executive
Finance
Staff
Shared Services
Special Items
Education
Public Safety
Public Health
Transportation
Social Services
Economic Programs
Programs for Aging
Youth Programs
County General
Undistributed
Interfund Transfers
Debt Service (General)
Co. Road Maint.
Co. Road Perm Imp.
Debt Service (Co. Road)
Machinery
Debt Service (Machinery)
Reserve for Uncoll. Taxes
181,426.00
344,626.00
96,925.00
361,517.00
639,940.00
545,164.00
479,262.00
1,008,700.00
2,336,657.00
3,414,307.00
134,952.00
7,417,141.00
325,403.00
595,244.00
185,279.00
444,882.00
1,985,496.00
1,794,921.00
59,331.00
1,478,454.00
787,000.00
30,320.00
631,621.00
21,116.00
6,000.00
99,300.00
4,239,500.00
3,250.00
612,250.00
382,244.00
198,355.00
35,000.00
5,250.00
537,500.00
1,873,052.00
28,000.00
278,160.00
251,173.00
1,622,641.00
123,420.00
4,132,025.00
6,794.00
468,000.00
148,961.00
278,060.00
97,500.00
75,000.00
8,480.00
86,339.00
787,000.00
4,300.00
395,000.00
1,322,564.00
30,320.00
117,845.00
223,706.00
21,116.00
237
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
TOTAL
Estimated Revenues:
State and Federal Aid
Attributable to Functions
Not Att. To Functions
25,299,384.00
8,041,063.00
8,741,491.00
1,597,706.00
8,041,063.00
8,741,491.00
1,597,706.00
Total Estimated Revenues
18,380,260.00
Appropriated Surplus
1,098,097.00
2001 Tax Levy
5,821,027.00
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SUMMARY BY FUNDS
Total
Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items: 23,504,463.00
Interfund Items:
1,794,921.00
Total Appropriations
25,299,384.00
General
20,555,952.00
1,794,921.00
22,350,873.00
County Road
2,295,774.00
Machinery
652,737.00
2,295,774.00
652,737.00
LESS:
Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes
and Excluding Interfund Items:
16,585,339.00
15,390,866.00
812,388.00
382,085.00
Interfund Items:
1,794,921.00
197,215.00
1,352,884.00
244,822.00
Approp. Cash Surplus to
1,098,097.00
1,019,931.00
65,251.00
12,915.00
Reduce Tax Levy
Total Revenues
19,478,357.00
16,608,012.00
2,230,523.00
639,822.00
Balance of Appropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,821,027
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SUMMARY OF BUDGET
All Funds
Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items)
23,504,463.00
Interfund Items
1,794,921.00
Total Appropriations
25,299,384.00
LESS:
Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues)
16,585,339.00
Interfund Items
1,794,921.00
Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy
1,098,097.00
Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds
19,478,357.00
Genera
1,019,931
County Road
65,251
Machinery
12,915
Real Estate Levy
5,821,027.00
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ESTIMATED CASH SURPLUS AND RESERVES AT END OF PRESENT FISCAL YEAR
General Fund Surplus
Estimated cash surplus at end of present
2,980,000.00
fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances
Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp.
by Board to reduce tax levy
RESERVE FUNDS:
Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes:
Constitutional Tax Margin:
244,659.00
3,712,389.00
540,630.00
County Road Surplus Machinery Surplus
95,000.00
100,000.00
91,375.00
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YEAR END MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2000
The December 27, 2000 Year End Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by
Chairman Gifford. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Young who was excused. Acting County
Attorney Morris and County Administrator, Jim Corl, were also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 567 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 405-00 TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL &
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION THERAPY
SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 405-00 authorized an agreement with Pediatric Physical and Occupational
Therapy Services, and
WHEREAS, the group therapy session rate was included and it is desirous to remove it from this
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 405-00 be amended to have the second
Whereas read “WHEREAS, Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services provides physical,
occupational and speech therapy at the rate of Fifty Dollars ($50) for up to a sixty minute session.”
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 568 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR AUTOMOBILE – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, there are unexpended funds in the 2000 Public Health budget, and it is desirous to purchase
an automobile.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature authorizes the purchase of a new
automobile, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer
$18,000 from Public Health personal services account no. 4010.100 to automobile account no. 4010.204 in the
2000 Public Health budget.
VOTE: Passed 5-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 569 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL PART-TIME NURSE POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Agency has a vacant part-time Nurse position which
has not been filled in over 90 days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Public Health
to fill the part-time Nurse position at Grade 23, at a rate of $13.40 per hour, in the Public health Agency,
effective immediately; funding is available in the years 2000 and 2001 budgets.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 570 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE BUDGET MODIFICATION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
WHEREAS, there were some modifications made late in the year of the New York State and Federal
funding for Office and for the Aging, and
WHEREAS, these modifications need to be entered into the Schuyler County budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
amend the Office for the Aging 2000 budget, as follows:
AMOUNT
ACCOUNT
$3,700
6772.401-Miscellaneous Contractual
$18,300
6772.490-Subcontracts
$9,300
6772-3772-State Aid
$12,700
6772-4772-Federal Aid
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 571 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF INCREASED HOURS FOR THE ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST –
YOUTH BUREAU
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 489-2000 authorized an increase in the hours of the Account Clerk Typist
in the Youth Bureau from 17 hours per week to 35 hours per week for the remainder of the year 2000, and
WHEREAS, there is a tremendous need for this increase in hours to continued until the new Youth
Bureau Director is hired, and
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the 2001 Youth Bureau budget to pay for this increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize an increase in hours for the
Account Clerk Typist position in the Youth Bureau from 17 hours per week to 35 hours per week, effective
January 1, 2001 through January 31, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 5-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 572 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS – RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional funds in the Runaway and Homeless overtime account to
complete the payroll for the end of the year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
make the following account transfers:
AMOUNT
FROM ACCOUNT NO.
TO ACCOUNT NO.
$500
7310.440
7310.101
$700
7310.401
7310.101
$350
7310.433
7310.115
$900
7310.446
7310.100
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 573 Motion by Hastings, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FOSTER CARE – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has had an increase in Foster Care expenses in 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer funds in the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget, as follows:
Appropriations:
+ 12,000
6109.400
Family Assistance
+ 20,000
6119.400
Foster Care/Adoption
- 10,000
6123.400
Juvenile Delinquency
- 22,000
6140.400
Safety Net
Revenue:
+ 6,000
6109-4609
Federal Aid – Family Assistance
+ 5,000
6119-4619
Federal Aid – Foster Care/Adoption
+ 5,000
6119-3619
State Aid – Foster Care/Adoption
- 5,000
6123-3623
State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency
-11,000
6140-3640
State Aid – Safety Net
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 574 Motion by Hastings, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 2000 HEAP BUDGET – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, HEAP expenditures have risen due to the substantial increase in heating costs and due to
revised eligibility requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs additional funds budgeted to pay these benefits,
and
WHEREAS, HEAP benefits are reimbursed with 100% Federal aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
amend the Department of Social Services 2000 Budget, as follows:
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+ 60,000
6141.400
HEAP Expenditures
+ 60,000
6141-4641
Federal Aid - HEAP
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 575A Motion by Hastings, Second by Marvel.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NOS. 575-578
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution Nos. 575-578 be tabled.
DISCUSSION: The Clerk advised the Legislature that there were no new positions duties statement on file for
Resolution Nos. 575-578.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 575
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL THE POSITION OF CASEWORKER – SOCIAL
SERVICES - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is in need of an additional caseworker in the Children’s
Services unit due to a rapid increase in the hotline calls received, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved the 2001 County budget which contains funding
for the position in line 6010.100.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be
authorized to create and fill the position of caseworker at salary grade XXII ($12.71/hour) effective January 1,
2001 and fill any vacancies created by promotions or lateral transfers.
RESOLUTION NO. 576
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL THE POSITION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE
FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) CASEWORKER – SOCIAL SERVICES - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is in need of an additional caseworker in the Children’s
Services unit who will work with TANF families who require preventive services, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved the 2001 County budget which contains funding
for the position in line 6010.100, and
WHEREAS, the position is 100% reimbursed through Federal appropriations as contained in the
Department’s TANF Service plan, and
WHEREAS, the position will only be filled once the TANF Service Plan is approved by New York State
agencies in Albany.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Schuyler County Department of Social Services
be authorized to create and fill the position of TANF caseworker at salary grade XXII ($12.71/hour) effective
January 1, 2001, subject to availability of TANF funds, and fill any vacancies created as the result of
promotions or lateral transfers.
RESOLUTION NO. 577
RE: AUTHORIZE TO CREATE AND FILL THE POSITION OF SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER –
SOCIAL SERVICES - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has experienced a steady increase in the number of
MEDICAID cases over the past six years, and
WHEREAS, the supervisor of the unit is carrying a full caseload, which prohibits him from fulfilling his
supervisory responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the supervisor of the unit conduct a quality assurance review of selected
cases in order to ensure cases are being opened and maintained in accordance with established laws and
regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved the 2001 County budget, which contains
funding for this position in line 6010.100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services
be authorized to create and fill the position of Social Welfare Examiner at salary grade XV ($10.85/hour),
effective January 1, 2001, and fill any vacancies created as the result of promotions or lateral transfers.
RESOLUTION NO. 578
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RE:
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FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER – SOCIAL SERVICES TABLED
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is in need of a Social Welfare Examiner to work with
TANF clients in order to assist them in becoming self-reliant, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved the 2001 County budget, which contains
funding for this position in line 6010.100, and
WHEREAS, the position is 100% reimbursed through Federal appropriations as contained in the
Department’s TANF Service Plan, and
WHEREAS, the position will only be filled once the plan is approved by New York State agencies in
Albany.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be
authorized to create and fill the position of TANF Social Welfare Examiner at salary grade XV ($10.85/hour)
effective January 1, 2001, subject to availability of TANF funds, and fill any vacancies created as the result of
promotions or lateral transfers.
RESOLUTION NO. 579 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE HOURS OF THE PARALEGAL – SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has implemented an aggressive fraud
detection/prevention program, and
WHEREAS, in order to implement an expansion of the program the Department requires additional
hours for the paralegal, and
WHEREAS, fraud procedures implemented in late-1997 have resulted in over $60,000 in savings to
local taxpayers in NYS fiscal year 1999-2000, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has approved the 2001 County budget, which contains
funding for this position in line 6010.100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be
authorized to increase the hours of the Department’s paralegal from 20 hours per week to 25 hours effective
January 1, 2001.
VOTE: Passed 5-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 580 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH JOHN C.T. HAYES, ESQ. FOR LEGAL
SERVICES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY – AS AMENDED – RESCINDED BY RESOLUTION NO.
178-01
WHEREAS, there is currently a contract for legal services between the District Attorney and John C.T.
Hayes, Esq., with a term of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001, and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney has requested an increase in the total annual payment to John C.T.
Hayes, Esq. to $22,000.00, retroactive to November 1, 2000, payment of such to be made according to
paragraph number 6 of said contract. Said increase to be fully funded by Aid to Prosecution Grants from the
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
execute an amended professional services contract between Schuyler County and John C.T. Hayes, Esq. for
legal services provided to the District Attorney's Office for the term November 1, 2000 through December 31,
2001 increasing the total annual payment under the contract to $22,000.00 to be paid according to paragraph
number 6 of said contract; the contract shall also expressly state that the professional services contract is
contingent upon receipt of the grant from New York State; contract subject to review by the County
Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 581 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.
RE: DEDICATION OF 2000 PROCEEDINGS
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WHEREAS, it has been the custom to give tribute in the printed Proceedings of the Schuyler County
Legislature to employees who retire from county service or elected officials who leave office, as 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 1999" contain a tribute to Philip Barnes, former Undersheriff; Fred Wheaton, former
Automotive Mechanic; Darlene Morehouse, former Cook Manager; and Lyle Gates, former Cleaner (subject to
any other retirements effective by 12/31/00).
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 582 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Deferred Compensation Committee received proposals for the administration and
funding of a New York Deferred Compensation Plan from five different companies, and
WHEREAS, all proposals were reviewed and evaluated, and
WHEREAS, the Deferred Compensation Committee recommends that Nationwide Retirement Solutions
(formerly PEBSCO) be the County’s Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature direct the Chairman of
the Legislature to enter into a contract with Nationwide Retirement Solutions to administer the Deferred
Compensation Plan for Schuyler County; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 583 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO RENEW THE
ADDITIONAL 1% SALES TAX FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 40 OF
THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW
WHEREAS, Schuyler County was authorized, by state legislation, to increase sales tax by 1% effective
March 1, 2000 due to expire on November 30, 2001, and
WHEREAS, this authorization will expire at the end of 2001, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature could authorize the Schuyler County Legislature to
continue to impose an additional 1% sales tax for another two year period.
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 continue to impose an additional 1% sales tax for the
years 2002-2003, 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 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 584 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO 13 OF THE YEAR 2000 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC
OFFICERS FOR 2001
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding setting salaries for certain public officers for 2001 was
heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to
be held December 27, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., 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. 13/Local Law No.
of the year
2000, 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. 13/Local Law No.
of the year 2000, together with
the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.
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LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 13 OF THE YEAR 2000
A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 2001.
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 January 1, 2001.
2.
The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:
Assistant District Attorney
$23,438
Sheriff
$49,717
Treasurer
$38,184
County Clerk
$35,088
County Attorney
$43,860
Assistant County Attorney
$58,463
Public Defender
$40,000
Legislators
$ 5,500
3.
Local Law Nos. 1 of the Year 1999 and 2 of the Year 2000, which set the salaries of the
Chairman of the Legislature, Legislators, County Treasurer, Sheriff, County Clerk and District Attorney, be
amended to conform the salaries prospectively set for 2001.
4.
This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with
County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 585 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES - ASSESSED AND RELEVIED FOR 2000-01
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer submitted to this County Legislature on December 11, 2000, pursuant
to Section 1330 (5) of the Real Property Tax Law, a certified list of unpaid school taxes, which will be assessed
and relevied, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1330 (4) of the Real Property Tax Law, this Board is required to pay
the various Districts the amount of unpaid school taxes, as certified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said unpaid school taxes for the year 2000-01, as they
appear on said certified list be, and the same hereby are, approved as of December 27, 2000, and the Real
Property Tax Agency is hereby directed to assess and levy on the tax rolls of the several Towns against the
property named in said certification any items of unpaid taxes therein set forth.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 586 Motion by Larison, 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 2000 accounts, to wit:
, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization include financing capital projects with fund
balance as determined by the Schuyler County Treasurer.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 587 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE – LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the County has a contract with the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce in which the
county provides the Chamber of Commerce with 100% of Room Tax monies received (after 5% administrative
costs allocated to the Schuyler County Treasurer’s Office have been deducted), and
WHEREAS, payment of said monies have been set up on a quarterly basis, and the Chamber of
Commerce is requesting that $40,000 (out of the $64,000 annual anticipated receipts) be paid immediately upon
signing of the contract, and
WHEREAS, this change in the payment schedule requires legislative approval.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce for allocation of room tax monies as set
forth above, for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, monies budgeted in the 2001 budget
account no. 6410.436; subject to review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County
Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 588 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: RESCIND STIPEND FOR COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 341-97 authorized an annual stipend to be paid to Thomas Bloodgood for
extra duties as micro computer technician for the County, and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2001, Thomas Bloodgood will no longer be performing said extra
duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 341-97 be hereby rescinded effective
December 31, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 589 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION FOR USE OF PART-TIME TYPIST ON TEMPORARY BASIS – CIVIL
SERVICE/ PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 507-00 authorized an increase in the hours for the part-time Typist in the
Civil Service/Personnel Office on a temporary basis until the Civil Service Clerk vacancy is filled, and
WHEREAS, the person appointed to the Civil Service Clerk vacancy transferred from Public Health and
had two weeks vacation scheduled prior to accepting the position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the use of the part-time Typist position, working 28
hours a week as authorized in Resolution No. 507-00, be extended until December 31, 2000.
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 590A Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTIONS NO. 590-592
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolutions No. 590-592 be tabled.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Marvel said he has voiced his opinion on these resolutions, he still has reservations.
He feels it is too easy to fall into the major function category. He has a problem with acting on them at this
time. He then asked for an executive session.
MOTION by Legislator Marvel to go into executive session to discuss employee work history,
SECOND by Legislator Larison. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Larison to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Bingell.
Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
RESOLUTION NO. 590
RE: AUTHORIZE
STIPEND
REWARD
FOR
PERSONNEL
ASSISTANT
–
CIVIL
SERVICE/PERSONNEL - TABLED
WHEREAS, Penny Albert, Civil Service Clerk, was out on medical or personal leave for all of the year
2000 except from 9/5–11/15/00, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County is required by Civil Service Law, Section 17 to administer the provisions
of Civil Service Law with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of the County and the
civil divisions therein including school districts and the Personnel Officer shall have the power at the County’s
expense to conduct examinations and establish eligible lists for any position within its jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Assistant as designee of the Personnel Officer assumed responsibility for this
mandated function in addition to her regular duties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Patricia Emery, Personnel Assistant, be approved for ten
months of stipend reward in a major function pro rated from the annual stipend of $6,667.00, provided in
Resolution No. 434, which equals $5,560.00, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Patricia Emery be commended for her commitment and loyalty to
serving Schuyler County residents without disruption during this extended period.
RESOLUTION NO. 591
RE: AUTHORIZE STIPEND REWARD FOR DEPUTY TREASURER – TREASURER’S OFFICE TABLED
WHEREAS, Deputy Treasurer, Patricia Bilinski, has been providing the payroll administration for the
past year due to a vacancy in the department, and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has recommend her for the Stipend Reward Program and has met with the
County Administrator and the Personnel Officer in regard to this matter, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Personal Services account no. 1325.100 to cover this
stipend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the payment of a stipend in
the amount of $6,667 on the recommendation of the above committee in recognition of her devotion and
commitment to the Department and the County.
RESOLUTION NO. 592
RE: AUTHORIZE STIPEND REWARD FOR PURCHASING AGENT - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Lisa Bennett, has performed additional financial services in the
Public Health and Mental Health departments during the time her former position of Fiscal Accounting
Specialist position has been vacant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lisa Bennett is approved to receive a $2,000.00 Stipend
Reward per Resolution No. 434-2000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lisa Bennett be commended for her commitment to her former
departments and Schuyler County in giving her time and efforts to maintain efficient service.
RESOLUTION NO. 593 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (SCOPED)
WHEREAS, the current SCOPED contract expires December 31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED wishes to continue to provide economic development services to Schuyler
County, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County wishes to renew the contract to become effective on the calendar year
instead of a mid-year cycle as is currently done.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a renewal contract with SCOPED for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, in the
amount of $125,000, said item in the 2001 budget, Economic Opportunity and Development account no.
6989.400; subject to the review by the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 594 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SCOPED FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the current SCOPED contract for grant writing expires December 31, 2000, and
WHEREAS, SCOPED wishes to continue to provide grant writing services to Schuyler County, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County wishes to renew the contract to become effective on the calendar year
instead of a mid-year cycle as is currently done.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
enter into a renewal contract with SCOPED for the term January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 to be
renewed annually on a calendar year; subject to the review by the County Administrator and approval by the
Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 595 Motion by Marvel, Second by Bleiler.
RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SCOPED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR
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WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the original contract between the County of Schuyler and
SCOPED, Inc. to authorize an additional amount of $50,000, and
WHEREAS, an additional commitment of county funds would be a prudent investment in a resource of
known efficacy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract between the County of Schuyler and
SCOPED, Inc. be amended to provide for a payment of an additional sum of $50,000 in one single installment
made on or after June 9, 2000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign an
amendment to the original contract between the County of Schuyler and SCOPED, Inc.; subject to the review
by the County Administrator and approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer by authorized to transfer $50,000
from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Economic Opportunity and Development account no. 6989.400.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 596 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF A COOPERATIVE RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANT
APPLICATION FOR TWO TOWNS AND THE COUNTY – RECORDS MANAGEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign any and all
contracts relative to this grant application for funds not to exceed the sum of $50,000 for the records
management cooperative project for the Town of Reading and the Town of Montour and the County of
Schuyler; subject to the review by the County Administrator and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 597 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR NEW YORK STATE
ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS – GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) –
REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Schuyler County has several departments and works closely with agencies that are
currently using GIS systems, seeking to expand their systems, or considering development of such systems, and
WHEREAS, New York State has funds available through the Local Government Records Management
Improvement Fund which would allow the county to implement GIS, and
WHEREAS, the County has performed a needs assessment with the support of funding obtained through
a local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant, and
WHEREAS, Schuyler County, as grantee for this project, will solicit the involvement of the Schuyler
County Soil and Water Conservation District, Schuyler County Real Property Tax Agency, and Schuyler
County Planning and Community Development Educator, to assist with implementation of this project, and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the benefits of the GIS as an important decision-making and datamanagement tool.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to
sign any and all documents related to the New York State Archive and Records Administration Local
Government Records Management Improvement Grant for a Geographical Information System Implementation
project as described above, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney and review of the County
Administrator.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 598 Motion by Bingell, Second by Karius.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LASER PRINTER – REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax office is in need of a new laser printer in order to finish printing tax
bills, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds within the department’s budget to purchase said printer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer
$2800 from account no. 1355.435, Professional Fees and Services, to account no. 1355.246, Printer.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
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VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 599 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BOARD OF ELECTION CHANGES
WHEREAS, Section 3-300 of the Elections Law of the State of New York indicates the discretion of
Commissioners of Elections is complete in regard to, among other things, prescribing duties, fixing titles, and
establishing salaries within amounts appropriated therefor by local legislative body, and
WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has established a 2001 budget appropriation for the
Schuyler County Board of Elections, and request has been made by the Commissioners of Elections to set forth,
in resolution format, the funding established for 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Elections have reclassified titles within the Schuyler County Board
of Elections, established base salaries therefor for full-time, prorated that salary based on current budget
appropriations and requests the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledge the changes, particularly for the
purpose of paying those titles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Legislature has appropriated in its 2001 Annual Budget
of the County of Schuyler the sum of $75,879 for a total operating budget for the Board Elections, from which
$44,684 is itemized for Personal Services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Legislature acknowledges the abolishment of the titles of Clerk
with the Board of elections and the establishment of the titles of Deputy Commissioners (unclassified), and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Legislature acknowledges the establishment by the Election
Commission of base salary for the title of Deputy Commissioner, commencing January 1, 2001 at $25,000 for a
35-hour workweek, prorated on a 28-hour workweek, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Legislature acknowledges, for the purpose of payroll certification,
the titles and salaries heretofore established by the Commissioners of Elections and requests the timely
certification by Schuyler County Personnel Services of these personnel changes such that the Schuyler County
Treasurer’s Office shall have the authority by which to process payroll for the Board of Elections staff.
VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Hastings.
RESOLUTION NO. 600 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPACE COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the current Legislative Chairman recommends changing the appointments made to the
space committee that was formed by Resolution No. 385 of 1998, for the purpose of developing a 5-year plan
for coordinating space needs throughout the county, and
WHEREAS, this change will rescind Resolution No. 385-98.
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:
County Administrator
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Affected Department Heads
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 601 Motion by Larison, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATION OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the 1999 Cost Allocation Plan
prepared by DMG Maximus for Schuyler County Department of Social Services claiming of county-wide
administrative costs and maintenance in lieu of rent in 1999, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to certify the
plan to the NYS Department of Social Services.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 602A Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
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SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 602
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 602 be amended to exclude Randy Deal from the appointment
at this time.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings questioned whether Randy Deal is eligible for this appointment. Chairman
Gifford said the question was raised at committee whether there was a conflict of interest. He felt that question
needed to be answered first.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 602 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) –
AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Jeffrey Greuber be re-appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial
Development Agency for the term January 1, 2001 and terminating December 31, 2002, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an original Certificate of Appointment be forwarded to the
Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for filing.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 603 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: APPOINTMENT – JOINT SCHUYLER/STEUBEN RURAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Schuyler and Steuben Counties will receive a grant from New York State Department of
Transportation to develop a rural transportation study for Schuyler and Steuben Counties, and
WHEREAS, the project will be administered by the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and
Development Board, and
WHEREAS, the objective of the plan is to develop a transportation improvement plan for the twocounty area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the following appointments to
the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee:
Glenn Larison, Chairman, Public Works Committee - Legislator
James Corl, County Administrator
Danielle Hautaneimi, County Planning Director
Jim Wilson, Manager, Schuyler Arc – Transit Programs
Dave Sheppard, President, Town Highway Superintendent Association – County Association
Mayor Robert Lee, Village of Watkins Glen - Villages
Greg Mathews, County Highway Superintendent
Jim Clements, NYSDOT
Margaret Cook, Chamber of Commerce
Jay Schissell, Transportation Planner – Chemung MPO Staff
Larry James, Transportation Manager – School System
Sheriff Michael Maloney - Public Safety
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 604 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES – PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, there are unexpended funds in the 2000 Public Health budget, and it is desirous to pay for
architect’s expenses incurred to date relative to the proposed Public Health building addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the expenditure of these
funds, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer
$55,630 from Personal Services account no. 4010.100 to Professional Services account no. 4010.435 in the
2000 Public Health budget.
VOTE: Passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 605 Motion by Larison, Second by Bingell.
RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TIRES – OFFICE FOR THE AGING
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WHEREAS, there was an immediate need for winter tires for the Office for the Aging van, and
WHEREAS, there was money available in an equipment account for the same, and
WHEREAS, tires are not considered “equipment” for auditing purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
transfer $300 from account no. 6772.200-Equipment to account no. 6772.438-Supplies for the necessary tires.
VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Marvel.
DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler would like to see the funds for the stipend awards be encumbered from the
2000 budget into the 2001 budget by resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 606 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Marvel.
RE: AUTHORIZE ENCUMBRANCE OF 2000 FUNDS FOR CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL,
TREASURER’S OFFICE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, three resolutions to authorize Stipend Rewards have been tabled and it is necessary to carry
the funds over until this issue is decided upon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to
encumber 2000 funds as follows:
AMOUNT
FROM ACCOUNT NO.
$5,560
1430.100 (Civil Service/Personnel)
$6,667
1325.100 (Treasurer)
$2,000
4010.100 (Public Health)
VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Hastings, Karius.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
MOTION by Legislator Larison to go into executive session to discuss employee work history,
SECOND by Legislator Marvel. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Bingell to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler.
Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.
MOTION by Legislator Hastings to send the appeal for the Real Property Tax Director position back to
the appeals committee for review, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler. Legislator Bleiler also wanted to add that
the Legislature notify him of his work well done and let him know his appeal is going back to the appeals
committee. Motion passed seven ayes to zero noes.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
Gail M. Hughey, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
ANNUAL BUDGET OF 2000
Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2000
Tentative Budget - Filed November 10, 1999
Adopted December 14, 1999
NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER
LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1010.1 Personal Service
A1010.2 Equipment
A1010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
LEGISLATURE REVENUES:
1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes
1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax
1010-2690 Other Compensation for Loss
1010-2720 Off Track Betting
1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Entitlement Land)
TOTAL REVENUES
119,042.00
2,000.00
28,160.00
149,202.00
85,000.00
3,500,000.00
310,000.00
20,000.00
6,000.00
3,921,000.00
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1165.1 Personal Service
A1165.1 Equipment
A1165.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1170.1 Personal Service
A1170.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1180.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
80,536.00
2,500.00
37,005.00
120,041.00
31,294.00
44,500.00
75,794.00
500.00
500.00
CORONERS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1185.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
10,610.00
10,610.00
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROPRIATIONS:
A1230.1 Personal Services
A1230.2 Equipment
A1230.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
60,000.00
800.00
4,000.00
64,800.00
COUNTY TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1325.1 Personal Service
A1325.2 Equipment
A1325.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
107,775.00
500.00
66,540.00
174,815.00
COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES:
1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes
1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments
1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees
1325-2401 Interest on Investments
TOTAL REVENUES
300,000.00
18,000.00
9,000.00
150,000.00
477,000.00
BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS:
A1340.1 Personal Service
A1340.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1355.1 Personal Service
A1355.2 Equipment
A1355.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE REVENUES:
1355-2201 Tax Assessment Service
1355-3040 Tax Maps and Assessments
TOTAL REVENUES
TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1362.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
0.00
750.00
750.00
79,269.00
400.00
46,848.00
126,517.00
39,012.00
3,300.00
42,312.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES:
1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense
TOTAL REVENUES
3,500.00
3,500.00
PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1364.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
25,000.00
25,000.00
PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES:
1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
25,000.00
25,000.00
COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE):
A1410.1 Personal Service
A1410.2 Equipment
A1410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
136,163.00
0.00
21,750.00
157,913.00
COUNTY CLERK REVENUES:
1410-1255 County Clerk Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
205,000.00
205,000.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1420.1 Personal Service
A1420.2 Equipment
A1420.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
126,738.00
2,500.00
30,669.00
159,907.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES:
1420-1265 Attorney Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
131,467.00
131,467.00
CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS:
A1430.1 Personal Service
A1430.2 Equipment
A1430.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
90,632.00
14,750.00
52,050.00
157,432.00
CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL REVENUES:
1430-1260 Personnel Fees
TOTAL REVENUES
ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1450.1 Personal Service
A1450.2 Equipment
A1450.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
ELECTIONS REVENUES:
1450-2215 Election Services
TOTAL REVENUES
RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1460.1 Personal Service
A1460.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVENUES:
1460-1289 Other General Government Department Income
TOTAL REVENUES
1,600.00
1,600.00
33,241.00
250.00
28,450.00
61,941.00
750.00
750.00
18,307.00
935.00
19,242.00
5,900.00
5,900.00
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CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1610.2 Equipment
A1610.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
8,300.00
65,100.00
73,400.00
CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES:
1610-1270 Shared Services Charges
TOTAL REVENUES
73,400.00
73,400.00
BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1620.1 Personal Service
A1620.2 Equipment
A1620.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
BUILDINGS REVENUES:
1620-1270 Shared Services Charges
1620-1289 Other General Governmental Income
1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid
TOTAL REVENUES:
204,017.00
12,000.00
142,350.00
358,367.00
100.00
13,853.00
51,725.00
500.00
30,000.00
96,178.00
GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS:
A1622.2 Equipment
A1622.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
680.00
8,000.00
8,680.00
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1630.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,500.00
5,500.00
STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS:
A1660.1 Personal Service
A1660.2 Equipment
A1660.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
31,496.00
400.00
2,375.00
34,271.00
CENTRAL STOREROOM REVENUES:
1660-2770 Unclassified Revenues
TOTAL REVENUES
1,600.00
1,600.00
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS:
A1680.1 Personal Service
A1680.2 Equipment
A1680.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING REVENUES:
1680-1289 Other General Governmental Income - Training
TOTAL REVENUES
UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A1910.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES:
1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries
TOTAL REVENUES
43,280.00
2,000.00
13,200.00
58,480.00
6,300.00
6,300.00
151,918.00
151,918.00
49,000.00
49,000.00
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MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS:
A1920.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,807.00
2,807.00
JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS:
1930.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
4,800.00
4,800.00
TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1950.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
255.00
255.00
CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS:
A1990.5 Contingencies
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
300,000.00
300,000.00
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION APPROPRIATIONS:
A2490.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
500,000.00
500,000.00
EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS:
A2960.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
433,400.00
433,400.00
EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN REVENUES:
2960-1689 Other Health Department Income
2960-3277 Education - Handicapped Children
TOTAL REVENUES
15,000.00
248,285.00
263,285.00
EDUCATION - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPROPRIATIONS:
A2980.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
300.00
300.00
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A3020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
26,400.00
26,400.00
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REVENUES:
3020-1140 Emergency Telephone Surcharge
TOTAL REVENUES
42,420.00
42,420.00
SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS:
A3110.1 Personal Service
A3110.2 Equipment
A3110.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
470,888.00
4,900.00
276,650.00
752,438.00
SHERIFF REVENUES:
3110-1510 Sheriff Fees
3110-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income
3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
3110-4320 Crime Control
TOTAL REVENUES
137,000.00
170,000.00
3,000.00
40,000.00
350,000.00
NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A3111.1 Personal Service
A3111.2 Equipment
A3111.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
14,000.00
5,000.00
2,400.00
21,400.00
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NAVIGATION REVENUES:
3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement
TOTAL REVENUES
12,198.00
12,198.00
HECTOR LAND PATROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3112.1 Personal Service
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,500.00
2,500.00
HECTOR LAND PATROL REVENUES:
3112-4080 Federal Aid - Hector Land Use Area
TOTAL REVENUES
2,500.00
2,500.00
PROBATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A3140.1 Personal Service
A3140.2 Equipment
A3140.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
174,231.00
1,410.00
19,318.00
194,959.00
PROBATION REVENUES:
3140-1580 Restitution
3140-1589 Other (Investigation Fees)
3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail
3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services
TOTAL REVENUES
1,500.00
4,200.00
1,600.00
66,309.00
73,609.00
JAIL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3150.1 Personal Service
A3150.2 Equipment
A3150.4 Contractual Expenses
A3150.6 Lease/Purchase
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
690,793.00
11,000.00
170,800.00
2,300.00
874,893.00
JAIL REVENUES:
3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic.
3150-2650 Sale of Scrap & Excess Material
3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners
3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget
3150-4389 Other Breakfast/Lunch Program
TOTAL REVENUES
100,000.00
3,000.00
20,000.00
43,000.00
2,000.00
168,000.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
50.00
50.00
STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS:
A3315.1 Personal Service
A3315.2 Equipment
A3315.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
33,970.00
33,000.00
18,137.00
85,107.00
STOP D.W.I. REVENUES:
3315-2615 Stop D.W.I. Fines
TOTAL REVENUES
50,000.00
50,000.00
FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATIONS:
A3412.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
23,646.00
23,646.00
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FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL REVENUES:
3412-1588 Bureau of Fire - EMS Books
3412-3489 Other Health - EMS
TOTAL REVENUES
3,289.00
17,236.00
20,525.00
CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS:
A3510.1 Personal Service
A3510.2 Equipment
A3510.4 Contractual Expense
A3510.6 Lease/Purchase
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
39,309.00
1,000.00
15,700.00
3,600.00
59,609.00
DOG CONTROL REVENUES:
3510-1550 Public Pound Charges and Control Fees
3510-2268 Dog Control Services
TOTAL REVENUES
1,000.00
15,500.00
16,500.00
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A3689.1 Personal Service
A3689.2 Equipment
A3689.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REVENUES:
3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety
3689-1588 Reimbursement - Surplus
3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income
TOTAL REVENUES
58,082.00
2,500.00
146,900.00
207,482.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
40,000.00
50,000.00
OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 APPROPRIATIONS:
A3689.2 Equipment
A3689.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,500.00
1,200.00
2,700.00
OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 REVENUES:
3689-4389 Other Public Safety Aid
TOTAL REVENUES
2,700.00
2,700.00
PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:
A4010.1 Personal Service
A4010.2 Equipment
A4010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
427,829.00
32,000.00
412,813.00
872,642.00
PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES:
4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges
4010-1611 Office for the Aging
4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health
TOTAL REVENUES
585,650.00
20,000.00
301,215.00
906,865.00
RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:
A4042.4 Contractual Expenses
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
20,000.00
20,000.00
RABIES REVENUES:
4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies
TOTAL REVENUES
20,000.00
20,000.00
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PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS:
A4046.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES:
4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children
TOTAL REVENUES
15,600.00
15,600.00
8,100.00
8,100.00
WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS:
A4050.1 Personal Service
A4050.2 Equipment
A4050.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
79,314.00
3,000.00
32,026.00
114,340.00
WATERSHED REVENUES:
4050-1609 Watershed Revenues
4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed
TOTAL REVENUES
36,500.00
76,410.00
112,910.00
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:
A4054.1 Personal Service
A4054.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
6,000.00
174,000.00
180,000.00
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES:
4054-1621 Early Intervention Service Fee
4054-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention
TOTAL REVENUES
108,000.00
36,000.00
144,000.00
MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:
A4310.1 Personal Service
A4310.2 Equipment
A4310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
607,028.00
4,900.00
513,244.00
1,125,172.00
MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES:
4310-1620 Mental Health Fees
4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health
TOTAL REVENUES
686,787.00
533,732.00
1,220,519.00
MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS:
A4322.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
464,850.00
464,850.00
MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES:
4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies
4322-1689 Other Health Department Income
4322-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health
4322-4490 Federal Aid - Mental Health
TOTAL REVENUES
21,339.00
13,667.00
152,869.00
212,591.00
57,881.00
458,347.00
BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:
A5630.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
141,259.00
141,259.00
BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES:
5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation
5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation
TOTAL REVENUES
91,213.00
30,000.00
121,213.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:
A6010.1 Personal Service
A6010.2 Equipment
A6010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,039,521.00
16,500.00
631,849.00
1,687,870.00
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:
6010-3610 State Aid - Administration
6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration
6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps
TOTAL REVENUES
615,750.00
1,067,174.00
70,000.00
1,752,924.00
DAY CARE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6055.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
265,000.00
265,000.00
DAY CARE REVENUES:
6055-3655 State Aid - Day Care
TOTAL REVENUES
257,500.00
257,500.00
SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A6070.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
38,000.00
38,000.00
SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES:
6070-4670 Federal Aid - Purchase of Services
TOTAL REVENUES
28,500.00
28,500.00
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6101.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
260,000.00
260,000.00
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance
6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance
6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance
TOTAL REVENUES
110,000.00
18,600.00
64,500.00
193,100.00
M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6102.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled
TOTAL REVENUES
2,441,000.00
2,441,000.00
460,000.00
460,000.00
SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) APPROPRIATIONS:
A6106.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,000.00
1,000.00
SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) REVENUES:
6106-3606 Special Needs (Adult/Family Homes)
TOTAL REVENUES
1,000.00
1,000.00
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS:
A6109.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
670,000.00
670,000.00
258
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REVENUES:
6109-1809 Repay of Aid to Dependent Children
6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment
6109-3609 State Aid - Aid to Dependent Children
6109-4609 Federal Aid - Aid to Dependent Children
TOTAL REVENUES
45,000.00
15,000.00
168,550.00
337,050.00
565,600.00
CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6119.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
140,000.00
140,000.00
CHILD CARE REVENUES:
6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care
6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care
TOTAL REVENUES
70,000.00
40,000.00
110,000.00
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS:
A6123.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
172,500.00
172,500.00
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY REVENUES:
6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care
6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency
TOTAL REVENUES
7,000.00
124,125.00
131,125.00
HOME RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS:
A6140.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
225,000.00
225,000.00
HOME RELIEF REVENUES:
6140-1840 Repay of Home Relief
6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief
TOTAL REVENUES
20,000.00
97,000.00
117,000.00
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6141.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
286,000.00
286,000.00
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES:
6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance
6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program
TOTAL REVENUES
10,000.00
276,000.00
286,000.00
EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A6142.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,000.00
3,000.00
EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS REVENUES:
6142-3642 State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults
TOTAL REVENUES
1,500.00
1,500.00
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:
A6310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,800.00
3,800.00
PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS:
A6410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
123,500.00
123,500.00
259
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
PUBLICITY REVENUES:
6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy
TOTAL REVENUES
56,000.00
56,000.00
VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:
A6510.1 Personal Service
A6510.2 Equipment
A6510.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
13,957.00
2,000.00
4,100.00
20,057.00
VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES:
6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies
TOTAL REVENUES
WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS:
A6610.1 Personal Service
A6610.2 Equipment
A6610.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES:
6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity
TOTAL REVENUES
5,000.00
5,000.00
10,468.00
100.00
1,753.00
12,321.00
1,900.00
1,900.00
PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS:
A6772.1 Personal Service
A6772.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
276,631.00
268,509.00
545,140.00
PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES:
6772-1972 Programs for Aging
6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging
6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging
TOTAL REVENUES
72,000.00
228,000.00
221,000.00
521,000.00
OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A6989.4 Contractual Expense (SCIDA)
A6989.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,000.00
125,000.00
130,000.00
OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT REVENUES:
6989-2389 Other Home & Community Service
TOTAL REVENUES
47,403.00
47,403.00
SENECA HARBOR PARK APPROPRIATIONS:
A7110.1 Personal Service
A7110.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
15,000.00
8,500.00
23,500.00
SENECA HARBOR PARK REVENUES:
7110-2089 Other Culture and Recreation Departmental Income
7110-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual
7110-2705 Gifts and Donations
TOTAL REVENUES
YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:
A7310.1 Personal Service
A7310.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,400.00
5,800.00
500.00
8,700.00
141,877.00
89,806.00
231,683.00
260
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
YOUTH PROGRAMS REVENUES:
7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs
7310-4820 Youth Programs
TOTAL REVENUES
94,235.00
100,000.00
194,235.00
LIBRARY APPROPRIATIONS:
A7410.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,000.00
1,000.00
HISTORIAN APPROPRIATIONS:
A7510.1 Personal Service
A7510.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
750.00
500.00
1,250.00
OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS:
A7560.4 Contractual
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
6,500.00
6,500.00
PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS:
A8020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
92,000.00
92,000.00
REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS:
A8160.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,473.00
2,473.00
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS:
A8510.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
3,600.00
3,600.00
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:
A8710.3 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
109,483.00
109,483.00
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS:
A8750.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
196,125.00
196,125.00
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS:
A8830.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
A9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
A9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
600.00
600.00
60,000.00
60,000.00
402,577.00
402,577.00
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9050.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
15,000.00
15,000.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
17,589.00
17,589.00
261
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
A9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A9089.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND:
A9522.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD
1,255,711.00
1,255,711.00
720.00
720.00
1,457,266.00
1,457,266.00
TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND:
A9524.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY
180,242.00
180,242.00
SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:
A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal
A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
232,000.00
180,000.00
412,000.00
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
A9950.9 Transfers
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS
42,497.00
42,497.00
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D5010.1 Personal Service
D5010.2 Equipment
D5010.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
104,569.00
1,400.00
14,100.00
120,069.00
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:
0002-2401 Interest on Investments
0002-2620 Forfeiture of Deposits
0002-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
0002-2680 Insurance Recoveries
0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures
0002-2770 Unclassified Revenues
0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid
0002-3589 State Aid Other Transportation
0002-4597
Federal Aid - Other Transportation - Capital Project
0002-5031 Interfund Transfers
TOTAL REVENUES
1,400.00
300.00
1,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
50.00
573,739.00
16,200.00
86,400.00
1,457,266.00
2,137,855.00
ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS:
D5020.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
153,100.00
153,100.00
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS:
D5110.1 Personal Service
D5110.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
313,271.00
428,100.00
741,371.00
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS:
D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 22
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 6 (2.0 miles)
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
295,000.00
156,822.00
451,822.00
262
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS:
D5120.3 Materials, Membrane, Concrete
D5120.5 Reconstruction CR 13 Bridge
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
18,000.00
132,500.00
150,500.00
SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS:
D5142.1 Personal Service
D5142.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
97,996.00
109,500.00
207,496.00
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
D9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
2,051.00
2,051.00
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
41,556.00
41,556.00
WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D9040.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
33,269.00
33,269.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
1,576.00
1,576.00
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
117,200.00
117,200.00
SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:
D9710.6 Debt Service - Principal
D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
71,500.00
46,345.00
117,845.00
MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS:
D5130.1 Personal Service
D5130.2 Equipment
D5130.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
84,615.00
93,375.00
236,300.00
414,290.00
MACHINERY REVENUES:
0003-1789 Other Transportation - Dept. Income
0003-2300 Services Other Governments
0003-2401 Interest on Investments
0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material
0003-2665 Sales of Equipment
0003-2801 Interfund Revenues
0003-5031 Interfund Transfers
TOTAL REVENUES
8,890.00
110,000.00
1,000.00
1,200.00
10,000.00
180,000.00
180,242.00
491,332.00
263
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2000
SHARED FUEL FACILITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D5131.1 Personal Service
D5131.4 Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
4,640.00
114,250.00
118,890.00
STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:
D9010.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
369.00
369.00
SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:
D9030.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
7,058.00
7,058.00
WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:
D9040.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
5,796.00
5,796.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9055.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
289.00
289.00
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:
D9060.8 Fringe Benefits
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
23,100.00
23,100.00
SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:
D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
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State and
Rev. Attr.
Appropriations
Federal Aid
To Function
Legislative Board
Judicial
Executive
Finance
Staff
Shared Services
Special Items
Education
Public Safety
Public Health
Transportation
Social Services
Economic Programs
Programs for Aging
Youth Programs
County General
Undistributed
Interfund Transfers
Debt Service (General)
Co. Road Maint.
Co. Road Perm Imp.
Debt Service (Co. Road)
Machinery
Debt Service (Machinery)
Reserve for Uncoll. Taxes
TOTAL
149,202.00
206,945.00
64,800.00
330,582.00
556,435.00
538,698.00
459,780.00
933,700.00
2,251,184.00
2,792,604.00
141,259.00
6,189,370.00
289,678.00
545,140.00
231,683.00
436,531.00
1,751,597.00
1,680,005.00
412,000.00
1,417,688.00
602,322.00
117,845.00
569,792.00
12,915.00
22,681,755.00
6,000.00
3,915,000.00
3,300.00
544,512.00
344,717.00
147,478.00
49,000.00
15,000.00
532,509.00
1,624,812.00
30,000.00
248,285.00
255,943.00
1,245,929.00
121,213.00
3,697,249.00
6,900.00
449,000.00
194,235.00
12,915.00
12,915.00
Rev. not Attr.
To Function
207,000.00
103,403.00
72,000.00
8,700.00
102,600.00
573,739.00
4,250.00
311,090.00
6,934,393.00
7,879,471.00
1,310,838.00
28,583.00
117,845.00
167,327.00
12,915.00
1,637,508.00
264
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Estimated Revenues:
State and Federal Aid
Attributable to Functions
Not Att. To Functions
6,934,393.00
7,879,471.00
1,637,508.00
Total Estimated Revenues
16,451,372.00
Appropriated Surplus
632,005.00
2000 Tax Levy
5,598,378.00
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Summary By Funds
Total
Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items:
21,001,750.00
Interfund Items:
1,680,005.00
Total Appropriations
22,681,755.00
General
County Road
Machinery
18,281,188.00
1,680,005.00
19,961,193.00
2,137,855.00
582,707.00
2,137,855.00
582,707.00
LESS:
Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes and Excluding Interfund Items:
14,633,864.00
13,822,185.00
680,589.00
Interfund Items:
1,817,508.00
1,457,266.00
Approp. Cash Surplus to
632,005.00
540,630.00
Reduce Tax Levy
Total Revenues
17,083,377.00
14,362,815.00
2,137,855.00
Balance of Appropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,598,378
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SUMMARY OF BUDGET
Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items)
Interfund Items
Total Appropriations
LESS:
Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues)
Interfund Items
Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy
Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds
General
540,630.00
County Road
0.00
Machinery
91,375.00
Real Estate Levy
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131,090.00
360,242.00
91,375.00
582,707.00
All Funds
21,001,750.00
1,680,005.00
22,681,755.00
14,633,864.00
1,817,508.00
632,005.00
17,083,377.00
5,598,378.00
ESTIMATED CASH SURPLUS AND RESERVES AT END OF PRESENT FISCAL YEAR
Estimated cash surplus at end of present
fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances
General Fund Surplus
2 ,980,000.00
Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp.
by Board to reduce tax levy
RESERVE FUNDS:
Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes:
Constitutional Tax Margin:
244,659.00
3,712,389.00
540,630.00
County Road Surplus
95,000.00
Machinery Surplus
100,000.00
91,375.00
RESOLUTION BY CATEGORY – 2000
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
Res. No
22
Date
1/10/00
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36
1/10/00
1/10/00
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2/14/00
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2/14/00
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2/14/00
60
2/14/00
61
2/14/00
62
2/14/00
63
2/14/00
65
2/14/00
66
2/14/00
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2/14/00
68
2/14/00
69
2/14/00
70
2/14/00
71
2/14/00
72
2/14/00
86
2/14/00
90
2/14/00
91
2/14/00
Authorize Contract With State Of New York For Housing Of
State-Ready Inmates - Sheriff=S Department
Authorize Seasonal Rates For Marina
Authorize Lease Agreement With Youth Bureau For 2000
– Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Emergency Power
Systems, Inc. – Emergency Management
Authorize Renewal Contract With Calgor – Sheriff’s
Department
Authorize Contract Renewal With The Falls Home Care
Agency, For Home Health Services From 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 –
Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Homemakers Of
Western New York, For Home Health Services From 1/1/2000 –
12/31/2000 – Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Miller Associates For
Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 –
Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Schuyler Hospital For
Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2000 –
Public Health
Authorize Contract With Priscilla Smith To Provide Seit
(Special Education Itinerant Teacher) Services For The Preschool
Special Education Program – Public Health
Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Ikon Office
Solutions, Inc. – Public Health
Authorize Agreement With Bolder Computer Solutions For
Computer Services – Public Health
Authorize Agreement With Bolder Computer Solutions For
Computer Services – Mental Health
Authorize Agreement With Kyung Chun, Md – Mental
Health
Authorize Agreement With Venkata Satti, Md And
Savithri Satti, Md – Mental Health
Authorize Agreement With Next Century Software –
Mental Health
Authorize Agreement With Chemung County For Crisis
Services – Mental Health
Authorize Amendment To 1999 Agreement With Finger
Lakes Alcoholism Counseling And Referral Services – Mental
Health
Authorize Contract – Provide Data Collection And
Valuation Services To The Town Of Orange
Authorize Contract With Scoped For Facilitator Services
For The Water/Sewer Extension Project
Authorize Contract With Corning Enterprises, Inc. For Tri-
92
2/14/00
93
2/14/00
94
2/14/00
95
2/14/00
98
2/14/00
130
3/13/00
131
3/13/00
143
3/13/00
155
3/13/00
156
3/13/00
157
3/13/00
160
3/13/00
164
3/13/00
165
3/13/00
195
4/10/00
201
4/10/00
228
5/8/00
231
5/8/00
235
5/8/00
236
5/8/00
240
5/8/00
County Branding Initiative And Authorize Transfer Of Funds
From Contingency
Authorize Contract With Cornell Cooperative Extension
For Food Stamp Nutrition Program
Authorize Contract With Economic Opportunity Program
For Wrap Services - Department Of Social Services
Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Attorney For
Legal Services – Social Services
Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With
Partnership For Responsible Fathering, Known As (Dad
School)
Authorize Contracts With Care Providers For Eisep –
Office For The Aging
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll –Sturton/Clark
Authorize Contract With Hunt Engineers For County Route
14 And County Route 15 Intersection Design
Authorize Contract With Group Insurance Administration
Service/Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Group Health Insurance
Authorize Contract With Susanna Rutski For Early
Intervention Program Services And Preschool Special
Education Speech Therapy
Authorize Contract Renewal With Dr. Stephen A.
Spaulding For Physically Handicapped Children’s Program
Medical Director
Authorize Contract With John C.T. Hayes For Legal
Services To The Southern Tier Regional Special Needs Project –
Mental Health
Authorize Agreement Between Schuyler County
Department Of Social Services And Schuyler County
Chapter Nysarc, Inc. For Transportation
Authorize Contract For Data Collection Services – Real
Property Tax Agency
Authorize An Amended Contract For Legal Services –
District Attorney
Authorize Agreement With Finger Lakes Parent Network –
Mental Health
Authorize Contract With Scherrer Auction Service For
County Auction – Highway
Authorize Agreement With Gretchen Ann Jacobs For Early
Intervention Program Services And Preschool Special
Education Speech Therapy – Public Health – Rescinded
March 12, 2001
Authorize Agreement With Schuyler Head Start – Mental
Health
Authorize Contract With NYS Electric & Gas (NYSEG)
For Power Partners Program – Office For The Aging
Authorize Contract With Steuben Home Care – Office For
The Aging
Authorization To Renew Contract With Finger Lakes
Alcoholism Counseling And Referral Agency (Flacra) For
266
6/12/00
268
6/12/00
273
6/12/00
277
6/12/00
278
6/12/00
287
6/12/00
295
7/10/00
296
7/10/00
297
7/10/00
298
7/10/000
301
7/10/00
302
7/10/00
303
7/10/00
310
7/10/00
318
7/10/00
320
7/10/00
327
8/14/00
328
329
330
8/14/00
8/14/00
8/14/00
334
8/14/00
335
8/14/00
336
8/14/00
346
8/14/00
Drug/Alcohol Services Program For Family Assistance
Recipients
Authorize Maintenance Agreement With Ikon Office
Solutions, Inc. – Mental Health
Accept Proposal From Fairman Drilling Company For
Oil/Gas Leasing On County-Owned Land
Authorize Extension Of Scoped Agreement For The Year
2000
Authorize Maintenance Contract With Office Equipment
Source, Inc. For Xerox 3001 Engineering Copier – Real
Property Tax Agency
Authorize Memorandum Of Understanding With NYS
Office Of Real Property Services
Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The Civil
Service Employees Association (CSEA)
Authorize Billing Software Support Agreement For
Datacron – Public Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Miller Associates For
Preschool Special Education Therapy Services – Public
Health
Amend Finger Lakes Parent Network Agreement – Mental
Health
Authorize Agreement With Family Services Society –
Mental Health
Authorization To Contract With Schuyler Arc For Medical
Transportation Services – Social Services
Authorize Renewal Of Labor Only Service Agreement
With Standard Register – Social Services
Authorize Two-Year Agreement With Fisher Associates
And Hunt Engineers – Highway
Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract
For Data Collection Services With Charles Chamberlain –
Real Property Tax Agency
Authorize Contract For Billing Services – Shared Fuel
Facility
Authorize Extension Of Contract With Group Insurance
Administration Service
Authorize Contract With Exercise Enterprises For Rsvp
“Bone Builders Program” - Public Health
Authorize Contract With Andrew Taylor - Mental Health
Amend Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement - Mental Health
Authorize Agreements With John Ball For Early
Intervention And Preschool Special Education
Occupational Therapy - Public Health
Authorization To Renew Nyspin Upgrade And Installment
Purchase Agreement – Probation
Authorization To Renew Nyspin Upgrade And Installment
Purchase Agreement – Sheriff
Authorize Application And Contract For 2000/2001 New
York State Aid To Prosecution Grant – District Attorney
Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails
357
9/11/00
358
9/11/00
359
9/11/00
379
380
9/11/00
9/11/00
388
9/11/00
390
9/11/00
391
9/11/00
392
9/11/00
395
9/11/00
403
10/10/00
405
10/10/00
407
10/10/00
410
10/10/00
414
10/10/00
425
10/10/00
429
431
10/10/00
10/10/00
441
11/13/00
442
11/13/00
443
11/13/00
448
11/13/00
Grant Application For Trail Tamers Of Schuyler County
For The Years 2000-2001
Authorize Agreement With Affiliated Psychological
Services For Early Intervention Conference – Public Health
Amend Family Services Society Agreement – Mental
Health
Authorize Agreement With Freed, Maxick, Sachs &
Murphy, P.C. – Public Health
Authorize Adoption Of Contract Policy Manual
Authorize Contract With Group Health Administration
Service
Authorize Contract With Scoped To Administer The
Remaining Canal Corridor Initiative Program Funds
Authorize Extension Of Scoped Agreement For Grant
Writing/Administration For The Year 2000
Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Child Care
Coordinating Council For Computer Installation/Repair
Assistance – Central Data Processing
Authorize Contract With Cornell Cooperative Extension
For Computer Installation/Repair Assistance – Central Data
Processing
Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails
Grant Application For Spencer-VanEtten Snowmobile Club
Authorize Agreement With Schuyler Hospital For Therapy
Services – Medical Prospective Payment System – Public
Health
Authorize Contract Renewal With Pediatric Physical &
Occupational Therapy Services For Preschool Special
Education Therapy Services – Public Health – As
Amended
Amend Contract With Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement –
Mental Health
Authorize Contract Amendment With County Attorney For
Legal Services – Social Services
Authorize Contract With Bishop Sheen Ecumenical
Housing For The Purpose Of Administering Funds Under
The Home Investment Partnership Program (Home Program)
Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With Family
Service Society For Provision Of Big Brother/Big Sister
Case Management Services
Discontinue Perry & Carroll As Broker For Ghi
Authorize Contract With Suny Binghamton For Tax Study
To Be Budgeted In 2001
Authorize Amendment To Pathways, Inc. Agreement –
Mental Health
Authorize Amendment To Agreement With Affiliated
Psychological Services, P.C. – Mental Health
Authorize Amendment To Schuyler Arc 2000 Agreement –
Mental Health
Authorize Lease Agreement Renewal With Youth
Bureau/Runaway And Homeless Program For Rent –
449
11/13/00
453
11/13/00
474
11/13/00
485
12/11/00
486
12/11/00
488
12/11/00
490
12/11/00
500
12/11/00
501
12/11/00
506
12/11/00
514
12/11/00
516
12/11/00
567
12/27/00
582
587
12/27/00
12/27/00
593
12/27/00
594
12/27/00
595
12/27/00
Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Lease Agreement Renewal With Cooperative
Extension For Space – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Maintenance Agreement Renewal With
Motorola – Emergency Management
Resolution Approving The Purposes And Activities Of The
New York State Local Government Services Corporation
And The Issuance Of Said Corporation’s Lease Revenue
Bonds, Series 2000 And Authorizing The Execution And
Delivery Of A Lease With The Corporation And A
Sublease With The Schuyler County Community Services
Board
Agreement To Sponsor A Free Spay/Neuter Clinic For Cats
And Dogs Owned By Low-Income Residents Of Schuyler
County
Authorize Amendment To 2000 Agreement With Flacra –
Mental Health
Authorize Amendment To Resolution No. 403-00 – Public
Health
Authorize Contract With Cooperative Extension For Food
Stamp Nutrition Program – Social Services
Authorize Contract Renewal With Monroe County –
Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Agreement With Dtn Corporation For Weather
Services – Emergency Management - FAILED
Authorize Memorandum Of Understanding With Rsvp For
Medical Transportation For Various Departments
Authorize Contract With Catholic Charities For The
Runaway And Homeless Program – Youth Bureau – As
Amended
Authorize Contract With Professional Service Industries,
Inc. - Highway Department
Amend Resolution No. 405-00 To Renew Contract With
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services For
Preschool Special Education Therapy Services – Public
Health
Accept Proposal For Deferred Compensation Plan
Authorize Renewal Contract With The Schuyler County
Chamber Of Commerce – Legislature
Authorize Contract With Schuyler County Partnership For
Economic Development (Scoped)
Authorize Contract Renewal With Scoped For Grant
Writing Services
Authorize Contract Amendment With Scoped For
Additional Funds For Economic Development
BIDS
51
2/14/00
53
2/14/00
Authorize Advertisement For Material Bids For The
Highway Department For 2000
Authorize Preparation Of Property For Bidding – Hector
134
3/13/00
135
3/13/00
151
3/13/00
202
203
204
205
206
207
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
208
4/10/00
209
210
211
212
213
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
214
215
4/10/00
4/10/00
230
5/8/00
271
6/12/00
283
6/12/00
325
7/17/00
338
8/14/00
370
9/11/00
371
9/11/00
378
9/11/00
381
9/11/00
426
10/10/00
Gravel Pit
Accept Bid For New And Unused 2000 Tri-Axle Live
Bottom Trailer
Accept/Reject Bids For The Construction Of County Road
13 Bridge Over Banfield Creek Bin# 3332300
Accept Proposal For The Household Hazardous Waste &
Farm Pesticide Collection Day
Accept/Reject Bids For Ice Control Sand
Accept/Reject Bids For Pavement Markings
Accept Bids For Guiderail
Accept Bids For Signs, Posts, Extensions & Sign Blanks
Accept Bid For Steel Belted Radial Tires
Accept Bids For Bank Run Gravel, Modified Gravel, Sand
& Select Granular Fill
Accept Bid For New Corrugated Metal, Galvanized Pipe,
New Corrugated Metal, Galvanized And Asphalt Treated
Pipe, New Corrugated Metal Pipe-Arch, New Galvanized
Flared End Sections
Accept Bids For Crushed Limestone & Crushed Gravel
Accept Bids For Cold Mix Patching Materials
Accept Bids For Used Steel Pipe
Accept Bids For Asphalt Emulsions
Accept Bid For Steel Plate, Polyethylene Pipe, New &
Used Bridge & Shop Steel
Accept Bids For Used Bituminous Concrete Asphalt
Accept Bids For Ready-Mix Concrete & Retaining Wall
Blocks
Authorize Advertisement For Bids For Transportation Of
Preschool Children With Disabilities From 7/1/00-6/30/01
– Public Health
Authorize Advertisement For Bids For Abstracting
Services For 2000 Tax Sale Auction Properties
Accept/Reject Bids For The Transportation Of Preschool
Children With Disabilities For The Period 7/1/006/30/2001 - Public Health
Accept Bid For Abstracting Services For 2001 Tax Sale
Auction
Accept/Reject Bids For Harvesting Of Timber In County
Owned Forest – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Bid Procedure For Trash Removal And
Recycling – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Advertisement For Bid For Elevator Repair
Maintenance And Testing Services – Buildings And
Grounds
Authorize Bidding For 457 Deferred Compensation Model
Plan
Authorize Advertising For Bids For Replacement Of
Copiers For Schuyler County Offices For The Period
1/1/2001 – 12/31/2003
Accept/Reject Bids For The Replacement Of Copiers For
Schuyler County Offices For The Period 1/1/2001 –
451
11/13/00
494
12/11/00
495
12/11/00
12/31/2003
Accept Proposal From Professional Service Industries, Inc.
For Subsurface Exploration And Geo-Technical Evaluation
– Highway
Accept Request For Proposal For Elevator Maintenance –
Buildings And Grounds
Accept Request For Proposal For Fire Alarm Testing And
Maintenance – Buildings And Grounds
BOARD/COUNCIL/AGENCIES
20
1/03/00
20A
39
1/03/00
1/10/00
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
1/10/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
89
2/14/00
126
150
185
3/13/00
3/13/00
4/10/00
194
4/10/00
219
4/10/00
220
4/10/00
249
5/8/00
275
294
6/12/00
7/10/00
352
8/14/00
355
8/14/00
361
9/11/00
422
10/10/00
Appointments - Schuyler County Industrial Development
Agency (Scida)
Amend Resolution No. 20-2000 - Failed
Authorize Appointments – Agriculture And Farmland
Protection Board
Authorize Appointments – Auditing Committee
Authorize Two-Year Appointments
Authorize One-Year Appointments
Authorize Appointments – Forest Practice Board
Authorize Appointment – Health Services Advisory Board
Authorize Appointments – Workforce Development Board
Amend Resolution No. 15-98/Appointments – Schuyler
County Industrial Development Agency
Approve Process For Recruitment Of Members To The
Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (Scida)
Appointment To Local Conditional Release Commission
Appointments – Schuyler County Planning Commission
Authorize Change In Appointed Director To Regional
Economic Development And Energy Corporation (Redec)
Board
Resolution To Support Consolidation Of A Regional
Health Services Advisory Committee And Abolish The
Local Health Services Advisory Committee – Public Health
Resolution Supporting A Change In The Membership
Section Of The Southern Tier Central Regional Planning
And Development Board’s By-Laws
Authorize Appointments To The Labor/Management
Committee
Authorize Appointment For The Region 8 Open Space
Advisory Committee
Appointments – Environmental Management Council
Authorize Appointments To The Alcoholism And
Substance Abuse Subcommittee – Mental Health
Authorize Appointments – Environmental Management
Council
Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development
Agency (Scida)
Authorize Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Subcommittee
Appointment - Mental Health
Appointments – Schuyler County Environmental
424
600
603
10/10/00
12/27/00
12/27/00
Management Council
Appointments – Workforce Development Board
Authorize The Creation Of A Space Committee
Appointment – Joint Schuyler/Steuben Rural
Transportation Advisory Committee
BUDGET ITEMS
31
1/10/00
56
2/14/00
81
2/14/00
91
2/14/00
97
2/14/00
100
2/14/00
161
3/13/00
162
3/13/00
163
3/13/00
175A
4/10/00
175
4/10/00
179
4/10/00
222
4/10/00
229
239
241
5/08/00
5/8/00
5/8/00
245
5/8/00
253
5/8/00
253A
267
5/8/00
6/12/00
332
8/14/00
353
8/14/00
364
9/11/00
Authorize Increase In 2000 Appropriations And Transfer
Of Funds – Chamber Of Commerce
Authorize Transfer Of Funds And Purchase Of Vehicle –
Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency Account
For Budget Officer Stipend
Authorize Contract With Corning Enterprises, Inc. For TriCounty Branding Initiative And Authorize Transfer Of
Funds From Contingency
Authorize Purchase Of Dishwasher And Transfer Of Funds
– Office For The Aging
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Printer – District
Attorney
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Food Carriers – Office
For The Aging
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Computer Equipment –
Legislature
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Software – Highway
Administration
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 175 To Increase The
Amount Of Transfer To $5,000
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For County Administrator
Advertisement – As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds And Purchase Of Burster –
Treasurer
Authorize Increase In Capital Project Budget – Seneca
Harbor Lakefront Park
Amend 2000 Budget For Diabetes Program – Public Health
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget – Youth Bureau
Authorization To Amend The 2000 Budget – Social
Services
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Phase Loss Protection –
Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Conference And Mileage
Expenses – Legislature – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 253
Authorize Amendment To 2000 County Budget For
Alcoholism Service Programs – Mental Health
Authorize Increase In Social Services Budget For Day Care
Provider Registration
Resolution Directing The Setting Of A Budget Procedure
And Timeline Pursuant To County Law
Authorize Budget Modifications – Office For The Aging
366
404
9/11/00
10/10/00
436
10/10/00
457
473
11/13/00
11/13/00
477
11/28/00
478
11/28/00
480
11/28/00
484
12/4/00
491
12/11/00
492
12/11/00
493
12/11/00
520a
520
12/11/00
12/11/00
521
522
12/11/00
12/11/00
523
12/11/00
529
12/14-15/00
530
12/14/15/00
531
12/14-15/00
532
12/14-15/00
533
12/14-15/00
534
12/14-15/00
535
12/14-15/00
536
12/14-15/00
537
12/14-15/00
538
12/14-15/00
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget – Social Services
Amend 2000 County Budget – Federal Salary Sharing
Funds – Mental Health
Authorize Increase In 2000 Heap Budget - Department Of
Social Services
Set Date For Public Hearing On County Budget For 2001
Resolution In Support Of The Regents 2002 Budget And
Legislative Initiatives For The Public Library System
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – District Attorney
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Board Of Elections
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Various Departments
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services
Day Care
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services
State Training Schools
Authorization To Amend 2000 Budget - Social Services
Vehicle
Motion To Table Resolutions 520-523
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 - Tabled
Adoption Of Schuyler County Budget For 2001 – Tabled
Appropriate The Several Amounts Specified In Budget In
Column Entitled "2001" - Tabled
2001 Budget Of $
: Legislature To Determine
Town Contribution To County Taxes And Issue Certificate
To Each Town – Tabled
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – District Attorney
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Seneca Harbor Park
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Planning – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Cooperative Extension
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Public Health
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Salt Storage Facility – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Snow Removal
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Radios
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Treasurer
539
12/14-15/00
539A
540
12/14-15/00
12/14-15/00
541
12/14-15/00
542
12/14-15/00
543
12/14-15/00
544
12/14-15/00
545
12/14-15/00
546
12/14-15/00
547
12/14-15/00
548
12/14-15/00
549
12/14-15/00
550
12/14-15/00
551
12/14-15/00
552
12/14-15/00
553
12/14-15/00
554
12/14-15/00
555
12/14-15/00
556
12/14-15/00
557
12/14-15/00
558
12/14-15/00
559
12/14-15/00
560
12/14-15/00
561
12/14-15/00
562
12/14-15/00
563
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – County Administrator – Failed
Motion To Table Resolution No. 539
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – County Administrator
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Other Employee Benefits
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Other Performing Arts - Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Historian - Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Civil Service/Personnel
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Sheriff
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Budget
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – County Attorney
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Legislature
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Purchasing
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Central Data Processing
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Real Property Tax Agency
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Board Of Elections – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Publicity – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Probation
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services - Failed
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – As Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – County Administrator
564
565
12/14-15/00
12/14-15/00
566
12/14-15/00
570
574
12/27/00
12/27/00
Adoption Of Schuyler County Budget For 2001
Appropriate The Several Amounts Specified In Budget In
Column Entitled "2001"
2001 Budget Of $25,299,384 Legislature To Determine
Town Contribution To County Taxes And Issue Certificate
To Each Town
Authorize Budget Modification – Office For The Aging
Authorize Increase In 2000 Heap Budget – Social Services
DIRECTIVES
8
379
1/03/00
9/11/00
Conform To "Rules Of Procedure"
Authorize Adoption Of Contract Policy Manual
FINANCIAL
7
113
1/03/00
2/14/00
159
299
3/13/00
7/10/00
300
7/10/00
313
7/10/00
337
8/14/00
344
8/14/00
347
8/14/00
354
8/14/00
375
9/11/00
383
9/11/00
384
9/11/00
412
10/10/00
413
10/10/00
418
10/10/00
420
10/10/00
421
10/10/00
433
10/10/00
Designation Of Depositories For Schuyler County Funds
Resolution Urging The Continuation Of Maintaining
Separate State Funding For Youth Services
Approve Revised Sliding Fee Schedule – Public Health
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of Software –
Office For The Aging
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Foster Care – Social
Services
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records
Management – As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Survey - Buildings And
Grounds
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records
Management
Amend Resolution No. 313–00 – Authorize Transfer Of
Funds For Reader/Printer – Records Management
Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Emergency Aid To Adults
- Department Of Social Services
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Match Grant For
Surveillance Vehicle – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Training – Civil
Service/Personnel
Transfer Of Funds To Town Of Hector (Hector Grazing
Lands)
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Utilities And Personal
Services – Lake Front
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Assigned Counsel
Expenses
Resolution In Support Of District I Comprehensive
Planning Study
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Overtime – Board Of
Elections
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase Shredder –
Records Management
Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Machinery Fund Shared
435
10/10/00
450
11/13/00
452
11/13/00
454
11/13/00
456
11/13/00
456A
459
11/13/00
11/13/00
464
11/13/00
465
11/13/00
466
467
11/13/00
11/13/00
468
11/13/00
470
471
11/13/00
11/13/00
472
487
11/13/00
12/11/00
496
12/11/00
498
12/11/00
499
12/11/00
508
12/11/00
512
12/11/00
517
12/11/00
518
12/11/00
519
12/11/00
526
12/11/00
Fuel Facility
Authorize Transfer Funds To Foster Care - Department Of
Social Services
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For
Forester – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Maintenance – Sheriff’s
Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Assigned Counsel
Expenses
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For
Moving Expenses For County Administrator – As
Amended
Amend Resolution No. 456
Authorize Resolution To Correct Retirement Error For Two
Employees On Maternity Disability In 1989/1990 Authorize Creation Of “Voice And Data Communications
Equipment” Reserve Fund [Class Reserve]
Authorize Creation Of “Emergency Wireless
Communications Equipment” Reserve Fund [Type
Reserve]
Authorize Creation Of “Breakwater” Reserve Fund
Authorize Creation Of A “Facilities And Grounds” Reserve
Fund
Authorizing The Establishment Of A Special Revenue
Fund To Be Known As The “Economic Development
Fund”
Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Community Colleges
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Fax Machine – County
Clerk
Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Civil Service/Personnel
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Computer Hardware And
Software – Mental Health
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Utilities At Seneca
Harbor Park – Buildings And Grounds
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Cover Shortage In Gas
Account – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Personnel – Sheriff’s
Department
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For
Advertising And Professional Fees And Services – Civil
Service/Personnel
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Overtime Expenses –
Board Of Elections
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase An Internal
Processing Unit For Konica Copier – County Attorney’s
Office
Amend Resolution No. 385-00 – Authorize Purchase Of
Server For Financial System – Treasurer’s Office
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Purchase Computer And
Printer – Youth Bureau
Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Community Colleges
527
568
12/11/00
12/27/00
572
12/27/00
573
12/27/00
586
598
12/27/00
12/27/00
604
12/27/00
605
12/27/00
606
12/27/00
Authorize Transfer Of Funds – State Retirement Account
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Automobile – Public
Health
Authorize Transfer Of Funds – Runaway And Homeless
Program
Authorize Transfer Of Funds To Foster Care – Social
Services
Authorize Transfer Of Funds - Various Departments
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Laser Printer – Real
Property
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Architectural Fees –
Public Health
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Tires – Office For The
Aging
Authorize Encumbrance Of 2000 Funds For Civil
Service/Personnel, Treasurer’s Office And Public Health
GRANTS
29
1/10/00
30
1/10/00
32
1/10/00
33
1/10/00
34
1/10/00
38
1/10/00
57
58
2/14/00
2/14/00
64
2/14/00
87
2/14/00
99
2/14/00
152
3/13/00
Authorize Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign Records
Management Grant Application Form And All Relative
Reports 2000-2001
Authorize Grant Application And Related Documents For
New York State Archive And Records Administration
Local Government Records Management Improvement
Funds - Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
Authorize Review Process For Issuance Of Funds Under
The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant
Authorize Submission Of Schuyler County Applications
For The Home Program And Senior Survey Under Fy99
Hud Funding By Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing
Authorize Establishment Of Account In Anticipation Of
Receiving Funds Under The Edge Education For Gainful
Employment Grant – Social Services
Authorize Establishment Of Account For The Building
Independence For The Long Term (Bilt) Grant – Social
Services
Approval Of Alternatives To Incarceration Plan 2000
Authorization For The Chairman To Sign The Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant (Jaibg) – Probation
Amendment To Resolution No. 327-99 For The Early
Intervention/ Child Find/Cshcn 10/1/99 - 9/30/2000
Program Grant To Reflect The Addition Of The Cshcn
Funds – Public Health
Authorize Preparation Of Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant (Cdbg) Application And Set
Dates For Required Public Hearings
Authorization To Apply For Byrne Anti-Drug Funds –
Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Grant Extension – Agricultural And Farmland
Protection Planning Grant – Contract #C010030
153
181
3/13/00
4/10/00
186
4/10/00
187
4/10/00
248
5/8/00
274
6/12/00
317
7/10/00
339
8/14/00
360
9/11/00
365
9/11/00
369
9/11/00
387
9/11/00
440
11/13/00
444
11/13/00
497
12/11/00
596
12/27/00
597
12/27/00
Support Of Healthy Heart Grant - Public Health
Resolution To Authorize Preparation And Submission Of
New York State Department Of State Quality Communities
Demonstration Project Grant Application
Resolution To Authorize Preparation And Submission Of
Application To Us Department Of Housing And Urban
Development, Community Planning And Development For
Fy2000 Edi-Special Project
Authorize Submission Of Community Development Block
Grant (Cdbg) Small Cities Application
Authorize Preparation And Submission Of Grant
Application To Appalachian Regional Commission (Arc)
Area Development Program For Fy 2001
Agreement To Be Local Sponsor For Snowmobile Trails
Grant Application For Horseheads Snowmobile Club
Authorize Extension Of Local Government Records
Management Improvement Fund Grant And Keyboard
Specialist Position – Civil Service/Personnel Department
Authorize Grant Application To Be Submitted To New
York State Office Of Parks, Recreation And Historic
Preservation For The Seneca Harbor Park Project Phase II
Authorize Extension Of Immunization Grant Through
March 31, 2001 – Public Health
Authorize State Grant Application And Acceptance –
Office For The Aging
Authorize Grant Application To Be Submitted To
Environmental Protection Fund 2000-2001 For The Seneca
Harbor Park Breakwater
Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For
A State Grant-In-Aid For A Municipal Waste Reduction
And/Or Recycling Project And Signing Of The Associated
State Contract, Under The Appropriate Laws Of New York
State
Re-Designation Of Loan Committee For The Canal
Corridor Initiative Grant
Authorize 2000-2001 Grant For The Early
Intervention/Child Find/Cshcn Program – Public Health
Authorize Grant Extension For Jaibg Grant – Probation
Department
Authorize Submission Of A Cooperative Records
Management Grant Application For Two Towns And The
County – Records Management
Authorize Grant Application And Related Documents For
New York State Archives And Records Administration
Local Government Records Management Improvement Funds –
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Real Property
INSURANCE MATTERS
79
2/14/00
Accept Proposal For Property/Casualty Insurances For The
County Of Schuyler
111
2/14/00
173
4/10/00
Resolution In Support Of The Proposed State Assumption
Of Local Hcra 2000 Family Health Plus Costs
Adoption Of The Amended And Restated Deferred
Compensation Model Plan
LOCAL LAWS
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1/10/00
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1/10/00
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1/10/00
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1/10/00
27
1/10/00
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1/10/00
2/14/00
78
2/14/00
149
3/13/00
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3/13/00
188
4/10/00
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4/10/00
218
4/10/00
256
5/8/00
289
6/12/00
Local Law Intro. No. 4 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 1
Of The Year 2000 - Setting The Salary For The Chairman
Of The Legislature For The Year 2000
Local Law Intro. No. 5 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 4
Of The Year 2000 Setting The Salary Of Certain Public
Officers For The Year 2000
Local Law Intro. No. 1 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local
Law No. 3 Of 1997 - Setting Salaries Of The Sheriff And
The District Attorney
Local Law Intro. No. 6 Of The Year 1999/Local Law No. 5
Of The Year 2000 Setting The Salary Of Certain Public
Officers For The Year 2000
Local Law Intro. No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local
Law No. 1 Of 1999 - Setting The Salary Of The Chairman
Amend Resolution No. 27-2000 - Failed
Local Law No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law
No. 3 Of 1997 – Setting Salaries Of The Sheriff And The
District Attorney
Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law
No. 1 Of 1999 – Setting The Salary Of The Chairman
Local Law Intro. No. 4 Of The Year 2000 Providing For
The Participation Of The County Of Schuyler In The Town
Of Dix Water And Sewer District Creation Process And
For The Provision Of Certain Services And Funds To The Town
Of Dix In Furtherance Thereof
Local Law Intro. No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local
Law No. 2 Of 1978 Regarding Written Notice Of Defects
And Obstructions
Local Law Intro. No. 4/Local Law No. 8 Of The Year 2000
Providing For The Participation Of The County Of
Schuyler In The Town Of Dix Water And Sewer District
Creation Process And For The Provision Of Certain
Services And Funds To The Town Of Dix In Furtherance
Thereof
Local Law Intro. No. 5 Of The Year 2000 To Establish The
Disability Exemption Pursuant To Real Property Tax Law
(Rptl) Section 459-C
Local Law No. 6 Of The Year 2000 Amending Local Law
No. 2 Of 1978 Regarding Written Notice Of Defects And
Obstructions
Local Law Intro. No. 5/Local Law No. 7 The Year 2000 To
Establish The Disability Exemption Pursuant To Real
Property Tax Law (Rptl) Section 459-C
Local Law Intro. No. 8 Of The Year 2000 To Amend Local
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6/28/00
306
7/10/00
333
8/14/00
341
8/14/00
372
9/11/00
389
9/11/00
389A
430
9/11/00
10/10/00
455
11/13/00
463
11/13/00
502
12/11/00
502A
584
12/11/00
12/27/00
Law No. 3 Of The Year 1999 Allowing For Reimbursement Of
Moving Expenses For The Office Of
County Administrator For The County Of Schuyler
Local Law Intro. No. 9 Of The Year 2000 In Relation To
The Sale By Schuyler County Of Its Rights To Receive
Payments Expected To Become Due Under The Master
Settlement Agreement And The Related Consent Decree
And Final Judgement With Various Tobacco Companies
Local Law Intro. No. 8/Local Law No. 9 Of The Year 2000
To Amend Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 1999 Allowing
For Reimbursement Of Moving Expenses For The Office
Of County Administrator For The County Of Schuyler
Local Law Intro. No. 10 Of The Year 2000 Increasing The
Hours Of The District Attorney To Full-Time
Local Law Intro. No. 9/Local Law No. 10 Of The Year
2000 In Relation To The Sale By Schuyler County Of Its
Rights To Receive Payments Expected To Become Due Under The
Master Settlement Agreement And The Related Consent Decree
And Final Judgement With Various Tobacco Companies
Local Law Intro. No. 10/Local Law No. 11 Of The Year
2000 Increasing The Hours Of The District Attorney To
Full-Time
Local Law Intro No. 11 Amending Local Law No. 2 Of
1974 To Change Section 3, Item B, In Regards To
Membership - Tabled
Motion To Table Resolution No. 389
Local Law Intro. No. 11 Setting Salaries For Certain Public
Officers For 2001
Local Law Intro. No. 11/Local Law No. 13 Of The Year
2000 Setting Salaries For Certain Public Officers For 2001
Local Law Intro. No. 12/Local Law No. 12 To Establish
An Empire Zone In Certain Areas Of Schuyler County,
New York And To Authorize The Preparation And
Submission Of An Application For The Designation Of
Such Empire Zone
Local Law Intro. No 13 Of The Year 2000 Setting Salaries
For Certain Public Officers For 2001
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 502 – Failed
Local Law Intro. No 13 Of The Year 2000 Setting Salaries
For Certain Public Officers For 2001
MISCELLANEOUS
1
1/03/00
5
6
21
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/10/00
48
1/10/00
Close Nominations - 2000 Chairperson Of The Schuyler
County Legislature
"Continuity Of Local Government" For 2000
Designation Of Legal County Newspaper
Approve Minutes Of The December 6, 1999 Public
Hearing And December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Of The
Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize One (1) Resolution Be Brought To The Floor
50
2/14/00
52
2/14/00
112
2/14/00
114
2/14/00
123
125
2/22/00
3/13/00
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3/13/00
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3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
3/13/00
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4/10/00
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4/10/00
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4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
4/10/00
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4/10/00
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4/10/00
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4/10/00
184
4/10/00
189
4/10/00
Approve Minutes Of The December 14, 1999 Public
Hearing, December 14, 1999 Special Meeting, December
29, 1999 Year End Meeting, January 3, 2000
Organizational Meeting And January 10, 2000 Regular
Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Resolution Requesting The State Of New York For A
Speed Study/Reduction For County Route 14/Beardsley
Hollow – Highway
Resolution Calling For A Comprehensive Plan To Address
Tanf Maintenance Of Effort Shortfalls Impacting Local
Taxpayers
Authorize Eight (8) Additional Resolutions Be Brought To
The Floor
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Approve Minutes Of The January 18, 2000 Public Hearing,
February 14, 2000 Regular Meeting And February 22, 2000
Special Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Resolution Urging The Reinstatement Of Funding To
Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (Chips)
Declare Equipment Junk – Civil Service Department
Declare Equipment Junk – Social Services Department
Declare Equipment Junk – Probation Department
Declare Equipment Junk – Public Health Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Veterans Department
Declare Census 2000 Proclamation
Authorize One (1) Additional Resolution Be Brought To
The Floor
Approve Minutes Of The March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting
And The March 15, 2000 And April 5, 2000 Public
Hearings Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Establish Fee For Replacement Of Photo I.D. Cards –
Personnel
Proclaim Week Of April 9-15, 2000 As “Volunteer Week”
Declare Equipment Surplus – Buildings And Grounds
Declare Equipment Surplus - Probation
Amend Schuyler County Policies And Procedures Manual
–Time Card Policy
Adopt Fair Housing Plan In Compliance With Us
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Requirements
Resolution Of The Schuyler County Legislature Regarding
Acceptance Of A Schuyler County Agriculture And
Farmland Protection Plan
A Resolution To Adopt The Proposal To Create An
Agricultural District Compromising Of Certain Lands In
The Town Of Catharine, Cayuta And Montour To Be
Known As Schuyler County Agricultural District #3
Accept Proposal From Seneca Meadows, Inc. For Tire
Collection Day
Proclaim Week Of May 7-13, 2000 As “National Tourism
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4/10/00
191
4/10/00
192
4/10/00
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4/10/00
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198
4/10/00
4/10/00
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4/10/00
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226
4/10/00
4/10/00
5/8/00
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5/8/00
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5/8/00
6/12/00
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6/12/00
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6/12/00
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270
272
6/12/00
6/12/00
6/12/00
279
6/12/00
281
6/12/00
282
6/12/00
Week”
Resolution Declaring National Nurses Week – Public
Health
Resolution Declaring April As Alcohol Awareness Month
– Mental Health
Resolution Declaring April As Child Abuse Prevention
Month
Authorize Approval Of The Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program 2000-2001 – Public Health
Authorize Out Of State Travel – Public Health
Authorize The Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign Any
And All Documents Relative To The Addition To The Mill
Creek Center
Amend Schuyler County Policies And Procedures Relative
To Use Of County Cars – Public Health
Declare Equipment Surplus – Highway Department
Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Approve Minutes Of The April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting
Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Proclaim Month Of May As “Mental Health Month”
Support Increase In New York State Funding For The
Community Services For The Elderly Program
Accept Proposal From Hunt Engineers For County Route 8
Overpass
Declare Equipment Surplus – Highway
Authorize The Sheriff To Apply For Shelter Manager To
Sell Dog Licenses
Lands Purchased By The State Of New York
Supporting The Schuyler-Steuben Revised Rural
Transportation Proposal To New York State Department
Of Transportation
Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
Motion To Bring Three (3) Resolutions To The Floor
Approve Minutes Of The May 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Of
The Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Acceptance Of The Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben
Workforce Development Board, Workforce Investment
Act, Summer Component, Youth Comprehensive Programs
– As Amended
Authorize Chairman Of Legislature To Write Letter In
Support Of Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
Declare Equipment Surplus – Civil Service Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Watershed Department
Resolution On Delaying Congressional Action On Internet
Tax Moratorium
Request The New York State Commissioner Of Agriculture
And Markets To Implement The Rogers-Allen Act
Urging Inclusion Of Local Funding In Proposed New York
State Transportation Bond Act Pursuant To Section 153 Of
The County Law
Authorize Letter Of Interest To Nysac Regarding Pool
285
6/12/00
286
290
293
6/12/00
6/28/00
7/10/00
305
7/10/00
309
7/10/00
315
321
324
326
7/10/00
7/10/00
7/10/00
8/14/00
340
8/14/00
342
343
345
8/14/00
8/14/00
8/14/00
348
349
8/14/00
8/14/00
350
351
356
8/14/00
8/14/00
9/11/00
363
9/11/00
368
9/11/00
374
376
382
393
9/11/00
9/11/00
9/11/00
9/11/00
397
399
9/11/00
9/11/00
400
402
10/2/00
10/10/00
411
10/10/00
415
10/10/00
Participants For New York County Tobacco Trust (Nyctt)
Authorize County Match For Rural Transportation Study
Project
Authorization To Bring Three (3) Resolutions To The Floor
Ratification Of Special Meeting Call
Approve Minutes Of The June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting
And June 28, 2000 Special Meeting Of The Schuyler
County Legislature
Resolution Recommending Amendment To County Law
Section 211
Resolution Supporting New York State’s Involvement In
The Chesapeake Bay Program
Declare Equipment Surplus – County Attorney’s Office
Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Ratification Of Special Meeting Call
Approve Minutes Of The July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting
And July 17, 2000 Special Meeting Of The Schuyler
County Legislature
Authorize Easement/Right-Of-Way With Watkins Glen
Central School District
Declare Equipment Junk – Public Health Department
Declare Equipment Surplus – Public Health Department
New York Tourist Promotion Act Designation By County
Of Official Tourist Promotion Agency 2000-2001
Declare Equipment Surplus – County Clerk Department
Amend Resolution No. 263-00 - Authorize Acceptance Of
The Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development
Board, Workforce Investment Act, Summer Component,
Youth Comprehensive Programs
Declare Equipment Junk – Mental Health Department
Declare Equipment Surplus –Mental Health Department
Approve Minutes Of The August 14, 2000 Meeting Of The
Schuyler County Legislature
Authorize Acceptance Of Additional Triangle Funds –
Youth Bureau
Accept Proposal For Engineering Services For County
Route 5 Pedestrian Bridge Study – Highway
Authorize Stop Dwi Plan For 2001 – Sheriff’s Department
Annual Update Of The Pins Diversion Plan
Declare Equipment Surplus – Social Services Department
Declare Week Of October 8, 2000 As National Archives
Week – Records Management
Authorize Two Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Resolution In Support Of The Broadband Internet Access
Act Legislation
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Approve Minutes Of The September 11, 2000 Regular
Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Accept Quotation From National Survey, Inc. For
Publishing Of County Maps – Highway
Schuyler County Legislature Proclaims October As “Radon
416
10/10/00
417
10/10/00
419
10/10/00
423
10/10/00
432
10/10/00
439
11/13/00
446
11/13/00
458
469
476
481
484A
11/13/00
11/13/00
11/28/00
12/4/00
12/11/00
503
12/11/00
504
12/11/00
515
12/11/00
525
528
581
583
12/11/00
12/14-15/00
12/27/00
12/27/00
Awareness Month”
Schuyler County Legislature Proclaims November 15, 2000
As “America Recycles Day”
Resolution Supporting The Transportation Infrastructure
Bond Act Of 2000
Authorize The Chairman Of The Legislature To Sign A
Letter In Support Of Digitization Of The Soils In New
York State
Resolution Concerning Response To The West Nile Virus
Health Concern
Authorize Increase In The CCC Capital Chargeback
Contingent Upon Chemung And Steuben Counties
Approval Of The Same
Approve Minutes Of The October 2, 2000 Special Meeting,
The October 10, 2000 Regular Meeting And The
November 3, 2000 Special Meeting Of The Schuyler
County Legislature
Authorize Acceptance Of Watkins Glen International
(WGI)
Raceway’s Contribution To The Youth Bureau
Set Dates For Special Meeting Of The Legislature
Authorize Five (5) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Ratification Of Special Meeting
Approve Minutes Of The November 13, 2000 Regular
Meeting Of The Schuyler County Legislature
Set Date - 2000 Year End Meeting Of The Schuyler County
Legislature
Set Date - 2001 Organizational Meeting Of The Schuyler
County Legislature
Authorize The Purchase Of A New Stove – Office For The
Aging
Authorize Two (2) Resolutions Be Brought To The Floor
Ratification Of Special Meeting
DEDICATION OF 2000 PROCEEDINGS
Resolution Requesting The New York State Legislature To
Renew The Additional 1% Sales Tax For Schuyler County
Pursuant To Section 40 Of The Municipal Home Rule Law
NEGOTIATIONS
74
2/14/00
124
2/22/00
Benefits For Schuyler County Employees Not Covered By
A Bargaining Agreement
Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The
Administrative Unit CSEA
PERSONNEL MATTERS
70
4/10/00
292
6/28/00
Authorize Increase In Civil Service Application Fees –
Personnel
Authorize Memorandum Of Agreement With The Deputy
307
308
428
7/10/00
7/10/00
10/10/00
524
12/11/00
599
12/27/00
Sheriff’s Association
Amend Resolution No. 172-00 – Personnel Clerk
Amend Management/Confidential Salary Plan
Amend Resolution No. 366-85/Policy For Department
Heads In Filling Vacant Positions
Authorize Health Insurance Contribution Increase For
Management/ Confidential Employees, Attorneys And
Elected Officials
Acknowledgement Of Board Of Election Changes
ABOLISH/CREATE/CHANGE POSITION
96
2/14/00
127
3/13/00
128
3/13/00
129
3/13/00
172
4/10/00
197
4/10/00
200
4/10/00
232
5/8/00
233
5/8/00
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5/8/00
238
5/8/00
243
5/8/00
276
6/12/00
284
6/12/00
304
7/10/00
314
319
7/10/00
7/10/00
331
7/10/00
362
9/11/00
377
9/11/00
Authorize Increase In Hours For Meal Deliverer Position –
Office For The Aging
Authorize The Creation Of Correction Officer Positions
For Jail – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize The Creation Of Dispatcher Positions For
Communications Center – Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Creation Of Sergeant Position For Jail –
Sheriff’s Department
Authorize Filling Personnel Clerk Position – Personnel –
As Amended
Authorize Filling Of Staff Social Worker Position – Mental
Health
Approve Transfer Of A Half-Time Account Clerk Typist
Position From Public Health To Mental Health
Authorize Filling Supervising Social Worker – Mental
Health
Authorization To Create And Fill Staff Social Worker
Position – Mental Health
Authorize Creation And Filling Of Health Information
Technician Position – Mental Health
Authorize Creation, Advertisement And Filling Of A Second
Runaway And Homeless Youth Counselor Position – Youth
Bureau
Authorize Filling Two (2) Seasonal Laborers Positions – Highway
Department
Authorize Creation Of And Appointment To The Schuyler
County Information Technology Steering Committee
Authorize Creation Of Services Aide Position – Office For
The Aging
Authorize The Creation And Filling Of A Probation Officer
Position
Authorize Filling Of Payroll Clerk – Treasurer’s Office
Authorize Creation Of Cook Manager Trainee Position –
Office For The Aging
Reduce Hours Of Runaway And Homeless Youth
Counselor Position – Youth Bureau
Authorization To Fill Staff Social Worker Position –
Mental Health
Authorize Increase In The Hours Of The Confidential
394
9/11/00
406
10/10/00
408
10/10/00
408A
409
10/10/00
10/10/00
461
11/13/00
489
12/11/00
569
12/27/00
571
12/27/00
579
12/27/00
Secretary To The District Attorney To Forty (40) Hours A
Week
Authorize Filling Part-Time Account Clerk Typist Position
– Highway
Authorize Creation And Filliing Of Clinical Worker –
Mental Health
Authorize Creation And Filling Of Two Supportive Case
Managers – Mental Health – As Amended
Amend Resolution No. 408
Authorize Filling Cook Manager Position – Office For The
Aging
Create Title Of Coordinator Of Information Technology
Services – Central Data Processing – Tabled
Authorize Increase In Hours For Account Clerk Typist In
The Youth Bureau
Authorization To Fill Part-Time Nurse Position – Public
Health
Authorize Extension Of Increased Hours For The Account
Clerk Typist – Youth Bureau
Authorization To Increase The Hours Of The Paralegal –
Social Services
PERMANENT
73
2/14/00
132
3/13/00
158
3/13/00
Authorize Filling Supervising Social Worker – Mental
Health
Authorize Filling Vacant Automotive Mechanic Position –
Highway
Authorize Filling Registered Nurse Part-Time – Public
Health
TEMPORARY
28
1/10/00
322
7/10/00
367
9/11/00
398
9/11/00
507
12/11/00
589
12/27/00
Authorize Hiring Of Temporary Civil Service Clerk – Civil
Service/Personnel
Authorize Temporary Clerical Support And Transfer Of
Funds – Social Services
Authorization To Create And Fill A Temporary Position In
The Children’s Services Unit – Social Services
Authorization To Create And Fill A Temporary Position Of
Additional Full-Time Assistant County Attorney
Authorize Increase In Hours For Typist In The Civil
Service/Personnel Department On A Temporary Basis
Authorize Extension For Use Of Part-Time Typist On
Temporary Basis – Civil Service/ Personnel
RESIGNATION/TERMINATION
447
11/13/00
Accept Resignation Of Youth Services Planner And
Authorize Advertising For Director Of Youth Bureau
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
2
3
4
9
10
11
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
37
88
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/03/00
1/10/00
2/14/00
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2/14/00
102
2/14/00
103
2/14/00
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2/14/00
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2/14/00
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2/14/00
107
2/14/00
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109
2/14/00
2/14/00
110
115
2/14/00
2/14/00
254
5/8/00
255
5/8/00
262
288
312
6/12/00
6/12/00
7/10/00
373
9/11/00
Appointment - Chair, Schuyler County Legislature - 2000
Appointment - Clerk To The Legislature
Appointment - Deputy Clerk To The Legislature
Appointment - Schuyler County Attorney – 2000-2003
Appointment - Assistant County Attorney – 2000-2003
Appointment - Confidential Secretary To County Attorney
– 2000-2003
Appointment - Budget Officer For 2000 – As Amended
Appointment - County Auditor For 2000 and 2001
Appointment - Chief Voting Machine Custodian
Appointment - Chief Coroner For 2000
Appointment - Schuyler County Public Defender
Appointment – County Historian
Appointment – Deputy County Treasurer – 2000-2003
Authorize Appointment Of Purchasing Agent
Appointment Of Fair Housing Officer In Compliance With
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Housing Requirements
Authorize Appointment – Economic Opportunity Program
Board Of Directors
Authorize Appointment – Soil And Water Conservation
Board Of Directors
Authorize Appointment – Schuyler County Planning
Commission
Authorize Appointments – Inter-County Association Of
Western New York
Authorize Appointment – Schuyler County Industrial
Development Agency
Amend Resolution No. 41-00 Relative To Appointments
To The Environmental Management Council
Authorize Appointments – Emergency Medical And
Highway Safety Committee
Authorize Appointment – Mental Health Committees
Authorize Appointments – Health Services Advisory Board
And Professional Advisory Committee
Authorize Appointments – Schuyler County Youth Board
Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary – Board Of
Elections
Acknowledge Appointment And Set Salary For
Undersheriff/Stop DWI Coordinator
Appointment – Stop DWI Coordinator And Authorize
Stipend – Sheriff’s Department
Appointments – Office For The Aging Advisory Council
Authorize Appointment Of Schuyler County Administrator
Resolution Appointing James Corl And Gerald Chafee To
The Information Technology Steering Committee – Central
Data Processing
Appointment Of A Deputy Fire Investigator Coordinator –
Emergency Management
PLANNING AND EXPANSION
418
10/10/00
445
11/13/00
Resolution In Support Of District I Comprehensive
Planning Study
Approval Of The Office For The Aging 2001 Annual
Implementation Plan For The Older Americans Act And
NYS Community Services For The Elderly Programs
PUBLIC HEARINGS
87
2/14/00
457
11/13/00
Authorize Preparation Of Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant (Cdbg) Application And Set
Dates For Required Public Hearings
Set Date For Public Hearing On County Budget For 2001
SALARIES
12A
01/03/00
19
75
01/03/00
2/14/00
76
2/14/00
77
2/14/00
78
2/14/00
80
2/14/00
81
2/14/00
115
2/14/00
171
4/10/00
252
254
5/8/00
5/8/00
427
10/10/00
434
10/10/00
513
12/11/00
Amend Resolution No. 12-2000 To Increase The Stipend
Of The Budget Officer
Schedule Of Salaries For 2000
Adopt Amended Management/Confidential
Salary Plan Dated January 19, 2000
Amend 2000 Salary Schedule And
Authorize Transfer Of Funds
Local Law No. 2 Of The Year 2000 Amending
Local Law No. 3 Of 1997 – Setting Salaries
Of The Sheriff And The District Attorney
Local Law No. 3 Of The Year 2000 Amending
Local Law No. 1 Of 1999 – Setting The Salary
Of The Chairman
Approve Amended Factor Rating Chart For Inclusion Into
The Amended Management/Confidential Salary Plan
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency Account
For Budget Officer Stipend
Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary – Board Of
Elections
Authorize Salary For Office For The Aging Case
Supervisor Grade B
Amend The Management/Confidential Salary Plan
Acknowledge Appointment And Set Salary For
Undersheriff/Stop DWI Coordinator
Accept The Consumer Price Index For Cost Of Living
Adjustment (Cola) For Salaries And Ranges –
Management/Confidential Salary Plan (Mcsp)
Adopt Stipend Reward Program For
Management/Confidential Salary Employees
Approve Recommendation Of Appeals Committee For
2001 Management Confidential Salary Of Watershed
Inspector And Authorize Amendment Of The
Management/Confidential Salary Plan
TAX MATTERS
49
1/10/00
82
2/14/00
83
2/14/00
84
2/14/00
85
2/14/00
116
2/14/00
117
2/14/00
118
2/14/00
119
2/14/00
120
2/14/00
121
2/14/00
122
2/14/00
144
3/13/00
145
3/13/00
146
3/13/00
147
3/13/00
148
3/13/00
167
3/13/00
216
4/10/00
258
5/8/00
259
5/8/00
260
5/8/00
280
6/12/00
311
7/10/00
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll - Boyle
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Perry
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Biehl
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Thompson
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Crane
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Klopf
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Myers
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll –Sturton/Clark
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Clark
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Ciccone
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Ameigh
Resolution To Approve Application For Corrected Tax
Roll – Landon
Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes –
Melchione
Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes –
Brockway
Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes –
Sgrecci
Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes –
Gibbons
Authorize Chairman To Sign Letters Of Agreement With
The Villages For The County To Provide Tax Bill
Processing
Resolution To Approve Application For Refund Of Taxes –
Clark/Sturton
Declare Surplus The 1998 Tax Map Set – Real Property
Tax Agency
Authorize Contracts For The Town Of Orange Data
Collection Project – Real Property Tax Agency
Authorize Chairman To Sign Anotice To Vacate@ And The
Sheriff=S Department To Hand Deliver Notices
Authorize Treasurer To Cancel Tax On Property Tax Map
#12.-1-77.12 In The Town Of Hector
Authorizing Distribution Of Mortgage Tax Receipts
Pursuant To Section 261 Of The New York State Tax Law
Resolution To Cancel The Current Tax On Parcel 53.20-1-
386
9/11/00
401
431
10/2/00
10/10/00
460
460A
505
11/13/00
11/13/00
12/11/00
509
12/11/00
510
12/11/00
511
12/11/00
585
12/27/00
1 In The Town Of Reading – Real Property Tax Agency
Accept Offers To Purchase And Quitclaim Property Taken
By Tax Deed
Accept Tax Auction Bids
Authorize Contract With Suny Binghamton For Tax Study
To Be Budgeted In 2001
Accept Tax Auction Bid For Goodsell Property – Tabled
Table Resolution Nos. 460 & 461
Authorizing Distribution Of Mortgage Tax Receipts
Pursuant To Section 261 Of The New York State Tax Law
Resolution To Adopt Equalization Rates For The
Apportionment Of The Year 2001 County Tax Levy – Real
Property
Authorize Town Of Hector Delinquent Water Bills To Be
Charged On The January, 2001, Town And County Tax
Bills – Real Property Tax Service
Authorize Town Of Reading Delinquent Sewer And Water
Bills To Be Charged On The January, 2001, Town And
County Tax Bills – Real Property Tax Service
Unpaid School Taxes - Assessed And Relevied For 200001
RESCINDED
228
5/8/00
462
11/13/00
588
12/27/00
Authorize Agreement With Gretchen Ann Jacobs For Early
Intervention Program Services And Preschool Special
Education Speech Therapy – Public Health – Rescinded
March 12, 2001
Resolution Requesting Cornell University Reconsider New
Educational Requirements For Cooperative Extension
Agents Pursuant To Section 153 Of The County Law –
Rescinded March 12, 2001
Rescind Stipend For Computer Related Services
AMENDED
12
172
1/03/00
4/10/00
175
4/10/00
253
5/8/00
263
6/12/00
313
7/10/00
385
9/11/00
Appointment - Budget Officer For 2000 – As Amended
Authorize Filling Personnel Clerk Position – Personnel –
As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For County Administrator
Advertisement – As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Conference And Mileage
Expenses – Legislature – As Amended
Authorize Acceptance Of The Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben
Workforce Development Board, Workforce Investment
Act, Summer Component, Youth Comprehensive Programs
– As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds For Reader/Printer – Records
Management – As Amended
Authorize Purchase Of Server For Financial System –
Treasurer – As Amended
405
10/10/00
456
11/13/00
461
12/11/00
514
12/11/00
531
12/14-15/00
531A
535
12/14-15/00
12/14-15/00
535A
552
12/14-15/00
12/14-15/00
552A
553
12/14-15/00
12/14-15/00
553A
580
12/14-15/00
12/27/00
602
12/27/00
602A
12/27/00
Authorize Contract Renewal With Pediatric Physical &
Occupational Therapy Services For Preschool Special
Education Therapy Services – Public Health – As Amended
Authorize Transfer Of Funds From Contingency For
Moving Expenses For County Administrator – As
Amended
Create Title Of Coordinator Of Information Technology
Services – Central Data Processing – As Amended
Authorize Contract With Catholic Charities For The
Runaway And Homeless Program – Youth Bureau – As
Amended
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Planning – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 531
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Salt Storage Facility – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 535
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Board Of Elections – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 552
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Publicity – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 553
Authorize Contract Amendment With John C.T. Hayes,
Esq. For Legal Services – District Attorney – As Amended
– Rescinded By Resolution No. 178-01
Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development
Agency (Scida) – As Amended
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 602
WITHDRAWN
2/14/00
2/14/00
2/14/00
2/14/00
3/13/00
4/10/00
5/8/00
Authorization For The Chairman To Sign The Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant (Jaibg) – ProbationWithdrawn
Amend Resolution No. 82-98 – Contract For Legal
Services For 1998 – District Attorney- Withdrawn
Authorize Contract Renewal With Schuyler Hospital For
Home Health Therapy Services From 1/1/2000 –
12/31/2000 – Public Health- Withdrawn
Authorize Creation Of And Appointment To The Schuyler
County Information Technology Steering CommitteeWithdrawn
Declare Equipment Surplus – Social Services Department –
Withdrawn
Resolution To Observe Everyday As Earth Day –
Withdrawn
Authorize Contract Renewal With The Village Of Montour
Falls For Additional Police Coverage – Sheriff’s Department –
Withdrawn
6/12/00
9/11/00
10/10/00
10/10/00
Authorize Billing Software Support Agreement With
Datacron – Public Health – Withdrawn
Increase The Hours Of The Clerk(S) To The Board Of
Elections From 20 Hours To 35 Hours A Week –
Withdrawn
Authorize Creation Of Deputy Position – Public Health
Withdrawn
Authorize Creation Of Deputy Position – Mental Health
Withdrawn
TABLED
389
9/11/00
461
11/13/00
520
12/11/00
521
522
12/11/00
12/11/00
523
12/11/00
575
12/27/00
575a
576
12/27/00
12/27/00
577
12/27/00
578
12/27/00
590
12/27/00
590a
591
12/27/00
12/27/00
592
12/27/00
Local Law Intro No. 11 Amending Local Law No. 2 Of
1974 To Change Section 3, Item B, In Regards To
Membership - Tabled
Create Title Of Coordinator Of Information Technology
Services – Central Data Processing – Tabled
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 - Tabled
Adoption Of Schuyler County Budget For 2001 – Tabled
Appropriate The Several Amounts Specified In Budget In
Column Entitled "2001" - Tabled
2001 Budget Of $
: Legislature To Determine
Town Contribution To County Taxes And Issue Certificate
To Each Town – Tabled
Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of
Caseworker – Social Services - Tabled
Motion To Table Resolution Nos. 575-578
Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (Tanf)
Caseworker – Social Services - Tabled
Authorize To Create And Fill The Position Of Social
Welfare Examiner – Social Services - Tabled
Authorization To Create And Fill The Position Of
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (Tanf) Social
Welfare Examiner – Social Services - Tabled
Authorize Stipend Reward For Personnel Assistant – Civil
Service/Personnel - Tabled
Motion To Table Resolutions No. 590-592
Authorize Stipend Reward For Deputy Treasurer –
Treasurer’s Office - Tabled
Authorize Stipend Reward For Purchasing AGENT –
TABLED
FAILED
20A
27A
47
1/03/00
1/10/00
1/10/00
Amend Resolution No. 20-2000 - Failed
Amend Resolution No. 27-2000 – Failed
Resolution Halting County Administrator Hiring And
Authorize Proceeding With Feasibility Study – Failed
221
4/10/00
Resolution In Support Of Fuel Reserves Initiatives – Failed
225
4/10/00
Authorize Creation Of Grant Writer/Grant Administrator
Position – Failed
275A
6/12/00
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 275 – Failed
353A
8/14/00
Motion To Table Resolution No. 353 – Failed
396
9/11/00
Resolution In Support Of Maintaining The Continuity Of
The 31st Congressional District - Failed
479
11/28/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
482
12/4/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services - Failed
483
12/4/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – Failed
501
12/11/00
Authorize Agreement With Dtn Corporation For Weather
Services – Emergency Management - Failed
502A
12/11/00
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 502 – Failed
539
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – County Administrator - Failed
542
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Other Performing Arts - Failed
543
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Historian - Failed
559
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services - Failed
560
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services - Failed
562
12/14-15/00
Alteration Of Tentative Budget Pursuant To County Law
Section 358 – Social Services – As Amended
562A
12/14-15/00
Motion To Amend Resolution No. 562
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