Excused: G. Totman

Staff:      J. Wood, County Attorney; D. Squires, Finance Director; J. Tynyk, Weights and
Measures Director; S. Martel-Moore, Human Rights Director; W. Skinner, Public Information Officer; P. Meskill, Sheriff; S. Whicher, County Administrator; K. Smithers, Deputy County Administrator; A. Fitzpatrick, Personnel Commissioner
 

Called to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 11:35 p.m.

Changes to Agenda

 The following items were added to the agenda:

- Resolution - Appropriation from Contingent Fund for Replacement Pay - Paralegal,
  Human Rights
 - Resolution - Appropriation from Contingent Fund for Replacement Pay - Receptionist,
  Human Rights
- Resolution - Authorizing Tompkins County to Pay the Difference in Pay Between
Military Pay and Base County Salary to County Officers and Employees While Performing Ordered Military Duty
 - Transfer - Central Services

Report from the Committee Chair

 Mr. Koplinka-Loehr said he did not have a report.

Report from the County Attorney

 Mr. Wood said he did not have a report.

Report from the Finance Director

 Mr. Squires said he did not have a report.

Report from the Public Information Officer

 Ms. Skinner said she is working on the user-friendly budget and asked that any suggestions for improvements be submitted to her before the end of the month.

 Mr. Booth asked if the relationship between assessment increases and the budget could be explained and suggested there also be an explanation of actual taxes in each town because of the variation of circumstances.

Report from the County Administrator

 Mr. Whicher said he would like to request the Committee hold an executive session at the end of the meeting if there is time to discuss a personnel matter.

Approval of Minutes

 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the minutes of the November 12th meeting as corrected and revised by Ms. Kiefer.

County Attorney

 Resolution
 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolution to the Budget and Capital Committee for approval.  Mr. Wood said that he heard the Town of Ithaca will not be appealing the decision in the case concerning the Bostwick Road facility.

RESOLUTION NO. AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINGENT FUNDAPPROPRIATION TO COVER OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES RELATED TO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LAWSUIT - COUNTY ATTORNEY

     WHEREAS, outside counsel was obtained to facilitate the County's defense in the lawsuit related to the proposed Communications System and the County Public Works building brought by the Town of Ithaca, and several other parties, and
     WHEREAS, the County has been billed by Harris Beach, LLP, for legal services from June 6, 2002 through November 11, 2002 totaling $3,115.20, and
     WHEREAS, payment is now due, and
     WHEREAS, total bills to date on this case have been $16,627.19, and
     WHEREAS, this case has been decided and no further invoices are expected, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capitol Committees, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation:
             FROM:  A1990.54400 Contingent Fund   $3,115.20
             TO:  A1420.54442 Professional Services  $3,115.20
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 Mr. Booth asked what the balance was in the Contingency Fund.  Mr. Squires said there is approximately $453,924 available; however, there are a number of pending appropriations the Board will be considering December 17th including a request from the Department of Social Services in the amount of $416,000 for mandated programs.  He indicated that if the fund is depleted, which is very likely, he will be looking at ways to transfer money into the fund to cover expenditures.

Weights and Measures

 Resolution
 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolution to the Budget and Capital Committee for approval:

RESOLUTION NO.     - APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND FOR TERMINAL PAY FOR THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT

     WHEREAS, the Weights and Measures Department had an employee, Judy I. Tynyk, retire effective October 31, 2002 at a cost of $2,884.52 for terminal pay, and
     WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal pay replacement from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capital Committees, That the Director of Finance appropriate a total of $2,884.52 for terminal pay for Judy I. Tynyk,
     RESOLVED, further, That the money be distributed to the following accounts:
                FROM:  A1990.54440  Contingent Fund  $2,884.52
                TO:  A3630.51000207 Regular Pay - Director  $2,884.52
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Personnel

 Resolution
 It was MOVED by Mr. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, to submit the following resolution to the full Board for approval.  Ms. Kiefer asked how many people were currently covered under the policy.  Ms. Fitzpatrick said she is aware of about ten employees that have taken military leave.  At this time Ms. Fitzpatrick explained the procedures and said the current policy expires December 31, 2002.  Mr. Booth questioned whether 90 days is too restrictive.  Ms. Martel-Moore spoke in support of the 90 days and commented that when someone signs up for the military it is understood that there are risks and possible consequences when called to active duty.   Ms. Fitzpatrick said that there have been three employees called for extensive time and that the department(s) have incurred the expenses.  She said she could keep a record of such incidents and report back in April or May.

 A voice vote resulted as follows on the resolution:  Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. AUTHORIZING TOMPKINS COUNTY TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE IN PAY BETWEEN MILITARY PAY AND BASE COUNTY SALARY TO COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHILE PERFORMING ORDERED MILITARY DUTY

     WHEREAS, the New York State Military Law provides certain rights to public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of Reserve Forces or Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and
     WHEREAS, pursuant to the Tompkins County Personnel Rules, County officers and employees on authorized military leave are entitled to all the rights and privileges set forth in said Military Law, and
     WHEREAS, despite the rights and benefits afforded by said Military Law and said Personnel Rules, calls to active duty often impose financial hardship on those summoned and their dependents, and
     WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 244 of 2001, this Tompkins County Board of Representatives authorized the payment of supplemental benefits to County officers and employees called to serve their country following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States through December 31, 2002, and
     WHEREAS, there may be continued need for activation of military personnel beyond 2002, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County General Fund will pay the difference in pay between military and base County Salary to such County officers and employees in the Reserves or National Guard who are called to serve their country due to military activation through December 31, 2003, except in the event that military pay exceeds or equals County salary, but not to exceed a maximum of ninety work days in any one calendar year,
     RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance will establish and notify Department Heads and affected employees of the procedures by which the differential shall be paid.
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Human Rights

 Resolutions
 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolution to the Budget and Capital Committee for the approval:

RESOLUTION NO.            - APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT PAY - PARALEGAL - HUMAN RIGHTS

     WHEREAS, a Paralegal in the Human Rights Department has been absent from work for longer than two months, and
     WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policy allows the appropriation of contingency funds for the cost of replacing this employee, and
     WHEREAS, the cost of unbudgeted replacement pay in the amount of $7,580.13 has been incurred by Human Rights for the period of December 30, 2001 to May 10, 2002, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capital Committees, That the following budget appropriation be made:
                 FROM:  A1990.54400  Contingency Fund $7,580.13
                 TO:  A8040.51000  Regular Pay  $7,580.13
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 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolution to the Budget and Capital Committee for the approval:

RESOLUTION NO.     - APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT PAY - RECEPTIONIST -HUMAN RIGHTS

     WHEREAS, a Receptionist in the Human Rights Department has been absent from work for longer than two months, and
     WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policy allows the appropriation of contingency funds for the cost of replacing this employee, and
     WHEREAS, the cost of unbudgeted replacement pay in the amount of $2,550.10 has been incurred by Human Rights for the period of November 19, 2001 to January 19, 2002, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capital Committees, That the following budget appropriation be made:
             FROM:  A1990.54400  Contingency Fund $2,550.10
             TO:  A8040.51000  Regular Pay  $2,550.10
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Administration

 Resolutions
 It was MOVED by Mr. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Todd, to submit the following resolution to the full Board for approval upon request.  Ms. Kippola distributed copies of an analysis comparing the three companies that responded to the Request for Proposals only one of which was local.  She requested the Committee award the contract to Ithaca Agency for three years with the option to renew at the same annual rate for two additional one-year terms.  She indicated the amount is the same that the County has been paying.  No further discussion followed and a voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO.        - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

     WHEREAS, the Department of Administration issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for insurance brokerage and claims management services,     and
     WHEREAS, three firms responded to the RFP, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County be authorized to enter into a multi-year contract with Haylor, Freyer, and Coon, AKA The Ithaca Agency, as the lowest responsive bidder, for an amount not to exceed $37,000 per year beginning January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms,
    RESOLVED, further, That no additional funding is required,
     RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to sign documents related to this contract.
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 Ms. Kiefer questioned where certain agreements such as intermunicipal agreements and memorandums of understanding are filed and asked Administration to consider a location where such agreements can be filed.  Mr. Whicher feels the Contracts Coordinator should be have a record of all agreements and the Committee agreed.

 It was MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Mr. Booth, to submit the following resolution to the appropriate program committees for approval.  Mrs. Smithers explained the current procedures for demonstrating the savings as required by the New York State Retirement System.  Ms. Kiefer expressed her concern that the current procedures do not reflect the County's policy.  Mrs. Smithers also noted that the fiscal policy is silent on this issue.  Ms. Kiefer noted that she would like to revisit the fiscal policy and maybe recommend changes.  Mr. Meskill said he has employees that would like to retire and asked if the Budget Committee could look at this policy early next year.  Mr. Whicher and the Committee agreed that this was good idea and that the policy should be looked at next year.

 Ms. Kiefer stated she would like the resolution to reflect the current policy that the savings be realized over a five-year period and adjust the fiscal targets from 2004-2008.  Following further discussion, Ms. Kiefer MOVED to add the fiscal targets be adjusted for five years from 2004-2008.  MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.

 A voice vote resulted as follows on the original resolution:  Ayes - 2 (Representatives Koplinka-Loehr and Todd); Noes - 2 (Representatives Booth and Kiefer); Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  RESOLUTION FAILED.

RESOLUTION NO.        - FISCAL TARGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2004 – EARLY     RETIREMENTS APPROVED FOR 2002 – ALL DEPARTMENTS

    WHEREAS, Resolution No.’s 209, 211, 222, 234, 250, 251, 280, 292, 293, 297, and ___ of 2002 authorized Early Retirements for the following individuals,

Bob Hillick (Personnel)
Sharon Haas (Health Dept.)
John Beach (Stop DWI)
Judy Tynyk (Weights & Meas.)
Lynn Leopold (Solid Waste)
Mary Pat Dolan (Social Services)
Ann Rider (Social Services)
Joan Brock (Social Services)
Mary Barnes (Social Services)
Michel Kelly (Social Services)
Bill Chapp (Social Services)
Patricia Stamm (Health Dept.)
Harold Herman (Probation)
Shary Zifchock (Elections)
Carol Boles (Elections)
Ellen Brazauskas (Health Dept.)

, and
    WHEREAS, departmental and countywide savings in personnel expenses will compensate for the required annual savings of $362,952 each year for two years, and
    WHEREAS, the cost of the Early Retirement Incentive will be paid on or about December 15, 2003 from the Fringe Pool for approximately $725,904, and
    WHEREAS, pursuant to the County’s policy on the Early Retirement Incentive Plan, a reduction in Fiscal Targets and/or departmental savings equal to 20% of the State Minimum is due to the General Fund, the Solid Waste Fund, and the Stop DWI Fund, and
    WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Fund and the Stop DWI fund will be compensated through a reduction in spending, and
    WHEREAS, the General Fund Savings will be accomplished through a reduction in the 2004 Fiscal Target, now therefore be it
    RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Governmental Operations, Health & Human Services, Public Safety, Public Works, and Budget and Capital Program Committees, That the following Target adjustments be made for Fiscal Year 2004:

Personnel -  $1,540
Public Health -  8,078
Weights & Measures - 1,225
Social Services - 11,800
Probation - 5,624
Board of Elections - 6,218
     TOTAL 34,485

 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, to submit the following resolution to the full Board for approval.  Mrs. Smithers reviewed the history of the salary schedules for management and confidential employees.   The proposed resolution maintains the schedule developed for bringing salaries of management and confidential employees into alignment with the current salary schedule of white collar employees namely, that management gets 75 percent of the bargained increases until reaching parity.  Ms. Kiefer spoke about the compromise made but feels the Board could take into consideration the fiscal situation and lower the percentages for the salary increases.  She also spoke of her preference to use dollar amounts rather than percentages.  Mr. Whicher said he discussed the proposal in the resolution with the Chair of the Board and stated that if there is an adjustment in white collar employees' salaries, then confidential and management employees will follow.

 Following further discussion, Ms. Kiefer MOVED to increase salaries by the Consumer Price Index average for the previous three years.  MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.

 A voice vote resulted as follows on the original resolution:  Ayes - 3 (Representatives Koplinka-Loehr, Booth, and Todd); Noes - 1 (Representative Kiefer); Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO.       - ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, 2003

     WHEREAS, during 1988-1991, this Board reviewed the salary schedules for Management and Confidentials, and
     WHEREAS, the schedule developed then to bring salaries into alignment will still take several years to complete, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Management and Confidential employees newly hired, reclassed, or who changed positions after January 1, 2001 are currently salaried based upon the relevant County salary schedule,
    RESOLVED, further, That the incumbents in Management positions on January 1, 2003 shall receive an increase not less than 3.1875 percent nor greater than 4.25 percent effective January 1, 2003,
     RESOLVED, further, That effective January 1, 2003, Confidential employees shall receive an increase of 3.71875 percent if their salary exceeds the salary schedule or 4.25 percent if their salary is equal to the salary schedule,
     RESOLVED, further, That Management and Confidential employees shall continue to contribute 20 percent towards the cost of health insurance and eligible employees shall be entitled to a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Account) equal to the differential between the employee share of health insurance at 15 percent and the employee share at 20 percent,
     RESOLVED, further, That VEBA eligibility and entitlement shall be limited to employees who received a VEBA in 2002 and are still enrolled in health insurance in January 2003,
     RESOLVED, further, That the amount of the 2003 VEBA payment will be the same as the 2002 VEBA payment plus or minus the same percentage increase or decrease as health insurance premiums,
     RESOLVED, further, That Management and Confidential employees shall receive longevity payments as provided for in a relevant compensation schedule and shall be entitled to all other fringe benefits specified in Administrative Policy 03-01, fringe benefits for non-unionized employees.
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 Salary Increases for Red-Circled Positions
 Ms. Fitzpatrick distributed copies of the resolution adopted by the Board of Representatives dated June 2002 that authorizes salary increases for positions placed at a rate above the salary schedule.  Ms. Fitzpatrick explained each of the positions and the reasons for hiring them above the salary schedule.  Ms. Kiefer said the resolution adopted in June by the Board requests that the salary increases for each position be considered separately and not in one resolution as being recommended by staff at this meeting.

 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to consider each position separately and approve a resolution for each.

 Ms. Kiefer spoke in opposition to the 4.25 percent being recommended for each of the positions and feels the Board should consider a lower increase.

 Ms. Kiefer MOVED to increase salaries by $2,000 each for the County Attorney, Undersheriff, and Captain Deputy Sheriff.  MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.

 It was MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Mr. Booth, to approve a 4.25 percent salary increase for the Psychiatrists and Medical Director of Mental Health.  A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 3 (Representatives Koplinka-Loehr, Booth, and Todd); Noes - 1 (Representative Kiefer); Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  MOTION CARRIED.

 It was MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Mr. Booth, to approve a 4.25 percent salary increase for the County Attorney, Undersheriff, and Captain Deputy Sheriff. A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 3 (Representatives Koplinka-Loehr, Booth, and Todd); Noes - 1 (Representative Kiefer); Excused - 1 (Representative Totman).  MOTION CARRIED.

 Discussion followed on the position of Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Director and it was recognized that a recommendation for salary increase should come from the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council and would then be endorsed by the Board of Representatives.  Ms. Kiefer agreed to convey the message that a 4.25 percent salary increase is the maximum amount the Board would support.

 Ms. Fitzpatrick agreed to draft the appropriate resolutions as approved in the motions above for Board consideration.

Quality-of-Life 2000 Report

 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to accept the Tompkins County Quality-of-Life 2000 Report and submit the following resolution to the full Board for approval.  Mr. Koplinka-Loehr highlighted the gap on education was not completed.  He understands the importance of education in this community and hopes organizations will have opportunities to measure some of the category goals the Quality-of-Life 2000 Committee wished to pursue in the report.

RESOLUTION NO.       - ACCEPTANCE OF TOMPKINS COUNTY QUALITY-OF-LIFE 2000 REPORT

     WHEREAS, Tompkins County is committed to protecting the human, material, and environmental resources we have today to ensure that the County we pass on to our descendants will be healthy, just, and vital, and
     WHEREAS, in January 2000, then Board Chair Barbara Mink created a Tompkins 2020 Committee and gave it a charge to craft a practical strategy to improve our community quality-of-life over a period of time, and
     WHEREAS, the Tompkins 2020 Committee recommended that a diverse group of residents be sought for a Quality-of-Life Committee to undertake this endeavor, and
     WHEREAS, in February 2000, a Tompkins Quality-of-Life 2000 Committee began a 15-month process, which included surveying a wide-range of community members to identify quality-of-life values and priorities important in their lives, and identify important economic, environmental and social indicators that could be utilized to measure our progress toward maintaining and enhancing the quality of life of all Tompkins County residents, now and in the future, and
     WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Tompkins Quality-of-Life 2000 Committee have recently been compiled in the first such Report, "Tompkins County Quality-of-Life 2020" which outlines 24 broad categories including such areas as economic vitality, transportation and land use, public health, public safety, education quality, natural resource protection, ecological integrity, pollution prevention, housing and strong communities, culture, and recreation, as well as more specific indicators to measure our progress within these categories, and
     WHEREAS, the indicators outlined in the "Tompkins County Quality-of-Life 2000" report offer valuable practical markers for all community members and organizes our efforts to achieve long-term well-being for the benefit of current and future generations, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins 2020 and Government Operations Committees, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives thankfully accepts the report and encourages its use by community groups, departments, and agencies,
     RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives thanks the many volunteers who worked long and hard to pull this all together,
    RESOLVED, further, That it is the intent of the Board of Representatives to print a sufficient number of copies to make widely available in the community.
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Year-End Resolutions

 It was MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolutions to the full Board for approval:

RESOLUTION NO.  - CORRECTION OF ERRORS

     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized to correct any manifest errors in the 2002 minutes of the Board or in reports of any committees.
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RESOLUTION NO.  - DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPER

     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the official newspaper for the County of Tompkins for the publication of all local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published pursuant to County Law, Article 5, Section 214, Subdivision (2), and Local Law No. 1 of 1992 be designated from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, as follows:

         The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York

     RESOLVED, further, That the Ithaca Journal is requested to place the County's legal notices at the beginning of the classified section.
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 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to submit the following resolution to the full Board for approval:

RESOLUTION NO.  - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN TXX ROLL CORRECTIONS AND TAX  REFUNDS UNDER $2500

      WHEREAS, Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax levying body to delegate the correction of tax rolls due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry (an unlawful entry is any information on the tax roll that violates the Real Property Tax Law), and
     WHEREAS, Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax levying body to delegate the payment of tax refunds due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry, and
     WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Government Operations Committee, That such delegation would be more efficient in processing said refunds and therefore beneficial to the taxpayer, now therefore be it
     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit corrections and/or refund recommendations to the County Administrator,
     RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to make Tax Roll corrections and /or payments of any refunds as if the Board of Representatives had performed this audit in compliance with Paragraph 1-8 of Section 554 and 1-7 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law,
     RESOLVED, further, That any Tax Roll correction and/or refund of $2500 or more must be approved by the Board of Representatives pursuant to Paragraph 9(a) and Paragraph 8(a) of Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law,
     RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall transmit on or before the 15th day of each month a report to the Board of Representatives of all the corrections and refunds processed,
     RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2003.
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Advisory Board Report

 Mr. Koplinka-Loehr distributed copies of the survey results and briefly reviewed them.  He asked if there were problem areas identified by committee members, program committees, and/or advisory boards.  Committee members felt that attendance records and quorum should be standardized.  It was also recommended that a summary of resources for recruitment be available.

Review of 2002 Goals

 At this time, Committee members reviewed the 2002 goals and action items.

Executive Session

 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.  An executive session was held at 1:30 p.m. and returned to open session at 1:39 p.m.

Adjournment

 The meeting adjourned at 1:39 p.m.