Minutes

Planning, Development & Environmental Quality Committee

Tompkins County Legislature

Special Meeting

December 19, 2006 5:15 PM Legislature Chambers

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Members Present: Jim Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Frank Proto, Tyke Randall

Member Excused: Martha Robertson

Staff: Dwight Mengel, Chief Transportation Planner, DSS

Kathy Wilsea, TCPD

Visitor: Martha Armstrong, Tompkins County Area Development

The meeting was called to order at 5:13 by Vice Chair Kathy Luz Herrera with Jim Dennis and Tyke Randall present.

1 Resolution: Authorizing New York State Department of Transportation Master Mass Transportation Capital Project – Dwight Mengel explained that this resolution allows NYS to reimburse agencies for capital projects. It is a renewal of a current agreement. Frank Proto arrived at 5:16. Resolution moved by Jim, seconded by Tyke and passed 4:0.

2 Resolution: Authorize Application and Agreement for Federal Section 5311 and New York State Transportation Funding for a Capital Project to Purchase Buses, Ancillary Equipment and Mobility Management for Rural Transportation Services – Dwight explained this is authorization to apply for a NYS competitive grant process. Resolution moved by Frank Proto, seconded by Jim and passed 4:0.

3 Resolution: Award of Tourism Capital Grant from Room Occupancy Tax Fund – Moved by Jim, seconded by Kathy. Martha Armstrong explained this is a grant application for four areas of upgrades. In response to Frank’s questions, she said it was passed unanimously by a quorum at the recent STPB meeting. The grant committee reviewed a comprehensive application, including a budget. The capital grants are large amounts of money, but funds are in the budget. Tyke said he has a problem with one business receiving multiple grants. Failed by split vote of 2 (Dennis, Herrera) to 2 (Proto, Randall).

The meeting adjourned at 5:30.

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