Mr. Joseph called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

Ms. West distributed copies of the computer equipment summary.

Ms. Stein addressed the question raised at the previous meeting concerning Office for the Aging’s paying membership dues to the Ithaca Journal. Ms. Stein clarified that her department does not pay membership dues to the Ithaca Journal, but has a subscription.

It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Stein, to accept the committee’s recommendation of ($441).

Ms. Blanchard arrived at this time. 15 Representatives present.

Celebrations

It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Winch, to change the funding source and pay $17,000 (line 2b) out of room tax money. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 9 (Davis, Joseph, Kiefer, Lane, Proto, Schuler, Todd, Totman, and Winch); Noes – 6 (Blanchard, Evans, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Penniman, and Stein). MOTION CARRIED.

It was MOVED by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to delete celebrations funding ($17,000 OTR and $3,000 base). Ms. Davis stated for the record that her family does not reside in Tompkins County but comes back and visits for some of the festivities.

It was MOVED by Ms. Mink, seconded by Mr. Stein, to amend the amendment and approve $10,000 from the general fund. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 8 (Blanchard, Davis, Koplinka-Loehr, Lane, Mink, Penniman, Stein, and Totman); Noes – 7 (Evans, Joseph, Kiefer, Proto, Schuler, Todd, and Winch). MOTION CARRIED.

It was MOVED by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Todd, to delete celebrations funding as approved in the previous motion ($10,000 from general fund). A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 3 (Joseph, Kiefer, and Todd); Noes – 12. MOTION FAILED.

It was MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Lane, to amend the amendment to increase the funding from $10,000 to $15,000 with the additional money to come from room tax money.

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to TABLE the motion. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 3 (Kiefer, Schuler, and Winch); Noes – 12. MOTION TO TABLE FAILED.

A vote by show of hands on the amendment to increase the funding to $15,000 resulted as follows: Ayes – 3 (Evans, Lane, and Proto); Noes – 12. MOTION FAILED.

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A vote by show of hands on the amendment as amended ($10,000 from general fund) resulted as follows: Ayes – 7 (Blanchard, Evans, Davis, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Penniman, and Stein); Noes – 8 (Joseph, Kiefer, Lane, Proto, Schuler, Todd, Totman, and Winch). MOTION FAILED.

It was MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Penniman, to delete $17,000 (line 2b as amended), but leave $3,000 in the base budget. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 8 (Blanchard, Davis, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Penniman, Stein, and Todd); Noes – 7 (Evans, Kiefer, Lane, Proto, Schuler, Totman, and Winch). MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Winch requested the Chair of the Board create a committee to address the issue of celebrations next year.

It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Proto, to add $15,000 to celebrations from room tax. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 6 (Evans, Kiefer, Lane, Proto, Totman, and Winch); Noes – 9 (Blanchard, Davis, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Penniman, Schuler, Stein, and Todd). MOTION FAILED.

It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Totman, to approve $17,000 from the general fund (live 2b). A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 8 (Blanchard, Evans, Lane, Penniman, Proto, Stein, Totman, and Winch); Noes – 7 (Davis, Joseph, Kiefer, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Schuler, and Todd). MOTION CARRIED.

It was MOVED by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Evans, to make the $17,000 one time funding (line 2b). A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 9 (Blanchard, Davis, Evans, Kiefer, Koplinka-Loehr, Mink, Penniman, Stein, and Todd); Noes – 6 (Joseph, Lane, Proto, Schuler, Totman, and Winch). MOTION CARRIED.

Workforce Development

It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Penniman, to change $39,746 (line 33) from target to one-time funding. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes – 8 (Kiefer, Koplinka-Loehr, Penniman, Proto, Schuler, Todd, Totman, and Winch); Noes – 7 (Blanchard, Davis, Evans, Joseph, Lane, Mink, and Stein). MOTION CARRIED.

Ms. Mink was excused at 1:35 p.m. 14 Representatives present.

Social Services

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mrs. Schuler, to reduce the OTR of $13,759 (line 23) to $13,027.

Following a brief discussion, Ms. Kiefer withdrew her motion. MOTION WITHDRAWN.

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mrs. Schuler, to move the two positions out-stationed at Probation and Public Health (lines 30 and 31) to those departments and the funding to the appropriate departments.

It was MOVED by Mr. Proto to postpone the motion. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

A vote by show of hands resulted as follows on the original amendment: Ayes – 13, Noes- 1 (Proto), Excused – 1 (Mink). MOTION CARRIED.

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It was MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, to change Social Services Class A Mandates for Medicaid Assistance costs from ($200,000) to ($290,000).

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Davis, to amend the amendment and reduce the Social Services Class A Mandates for Medicaid Assistance costs from ($290,000) to ($210,000). A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 3 (Davis, Kiefer, and Schuler); Noes - 11; Excused - 1 (Mink). MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT FAILED.

A vote by show of hands resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 11; Noes - 3 (Davis, Kiefer, and Schuler); Excused - 1 (Mink). MOTION CARRIED.

Individual Development

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Winch, to delete $10,000 for Individual Development - Ithaca Housing Authority (line 32). Ms. Davis disclosed she has a conflict of interest and would like to abstain from voting.

It was MOVED by Mr. Proto to make the $10,000 (line 32) one-time funding. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

A vote by show of hands resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 6 (Kiefer, Proto, Schuler, Todd, Totman, and Winch); Noes - 7 (Blanchard, Evans, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, Lane, Penniman, and Stein); Abstentions - 1 (Davis); Excused - 1 (Mink). MOTION FAILED.

A vote by show of hands to approve the committee's recommendation as amended resulted as follows: Ayes - 14; Noes - 0; Excused - 1 (Mink). CARRIED.

Mr. Joseph declared recess from 2:10 p.m. to 2:22 p.m.

It was MOVED by Mr. Winch, seconded by Mr. Evans, to accept the committee's recommendation of $272,179.

Mental Health

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Evans, to approve a half-time planner position as a target increase for $27,000 (line 35). A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Davis, Evans, Joseph, Kiefer, Stein, and Winch); Noes - 8 (Blanchard, Koplinka-Loehr, Lane, Penniman, Proto, Schuler, Todd, and Totman); Excused - 1 (Mink). MOTION FAILED.

Ms. Kiefer said it would be helpful to have fees for all departments and how they have changed from year-to-year as well as contract information.

SPCA

It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Lane, to increase the target for SPCA by two percent or $680. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 3 (Kiefer, Lane, and Stein); Noes - 11; Excused - 1 (Mink). MOTION FAILED.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Office for the Aging

There was lengthy discussion about the debt owed by FOODNET. Mr. Stein said he would like to have the debt paid back over a period of years which is similar to the approach used for Cooperative Extension and EOC.

It was MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Winch, to reduce the debt from $90,000 to $70,000 and review it again next year.

Mr. Joseph said he understands the financial trouble FOODNET is in, but said there should be a request forthcoming from them.

Mr. Lane disclosed that he represents the landlord of FOODNET in other matters.

Mr. Proto was excused at 3:25 p.m. 13 Representatives present.

Ms. Mink returned at 3:28 p.m. 14 Representatives present.

Mr. Joseph reiterated that he would like to see a proposal and a plan that asks for the County's help.

Mr. Evans agreed to withdraw his motion and defer it to committee. MOTION WITHDRAWN.

Ms. Stein said she would write a letter to FOODNET sending them the message to prepare a proposal and submit it to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Discussion and review of Health and Human Services Committee departmental budgets will continue October 4^th.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

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