Called to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 5:16 p.m.

Resolutions

 It was MOVED by Ms. Mackesey, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to approve and submit the following resolution to the full Legislature for approval.  A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 3 (Koplinka-Loehr, Mackesey, and Sigler); Noes - 1 (Booth); Excused - 1 (McBean-Clairborne).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO.  -  RATIFICATION OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, BLUE COLLAR UNIT

 WHEREAS, CSEA Blue Collar Unit has been working without a contract since January 1, 2005, and
 WHEREAS, with help of mediation, Tompkins County and CSEA Blue Collar have negotiated a new contract, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Negotiating Committee, that the bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees Association, Blue Collar Unit, for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 is hereby ratified.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Ms. Mackesey, to approve and submit the following resolution to the full Legislature for approval.  Mr. Squires briefly explained the resolution and said this is a new financing vehicle and is very cost effective as opposed to bonding.  The interest rate is currently at 3.7199% and locked in for 30 days. The date of the closing is February 28th.

A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 3 (Koplinka-Loehr, Mackesey, and Sigler); Noes - 1 (Booth); Excused - 1 (McBean-Clairborne).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO.      - AUTHORIZATION OF A LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH  BANC OF AMERICA LEASING  & CAPITAL, LLC. FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

 WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has approved a 2005 Capital Project for energy efficiency improvements to County buildings, and
 WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has advertised for “lease financing” to permanently finance the Energy Performance Contracts previously authorized by Resolution 38 of 2005, and Resolution 249 of 2005, and
 WHEREAS, Banc of America Leasing of Baltimore, Maryland, provided the most competitive lease financing terms of the seven proposals received, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That the Tompkins County Administrator is authorized to execute a Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Leasing in the amount of $3.04 million dollars to permanently finance the improvements provided under the Energy Performance Contract with Johnston Controls.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

Adjournment

 The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.