Tompkins County Legislature
Regular Meeting
December 19, 2006 - 5:30 p.m.
Legislature Chambers


Call to Order

 

            Mr. Joseph called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Roll Call of Members

 

            Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

            Present:  14 Legislators.  Legislators Booth and Kiefer arrived at 5:33 p.m.  Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).

 

Presentation by Michelle Berry, Poet Laureate

 

            Ms. Berry, Tompkins County Poet Laureate (2005-2006), concluded her tenure by reciting poetry and singing a ballad.  The text of the poetry readings and ballad is as follows:

 

[upon receipt, the text will be included in minutes]

 

Privilege of the Floor by the Public

 

            No member of the public wished to speak.

 

Presentation of the Distinguished Youth Award

 

            Mr. Hattery, District No. 14 Legislator, presented the December, 2006, Distinguished Youth Award to Carrie Lampman of Freeville. Recommended by Cooperative Extension Youth Educator Brenda Carpenter, Ms. Lampman was honored for work “beyond all expectations” to mentor a hearing- impaired student in the 4-H “Kritter Kamp” program last June, mobilizing local resources and learning sign language so that she could fully involve the young girl in the educational program. The award credits Carrie’s “generosity, self-motivation, acceptance of differences and responsible citizenship.”

 

Privilege of the Floor by Legislators

 

            Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, District No. 12 Legislator, reported last Thursday there was a presentation of the Ithaca City School District’s Facilities potential $1 million bonding and said he has copies of the presentation packet for anyone who is interested

 

            Ms. Herrera, District No. 5 Legislator, urged everyone to give blood on December 26th at the Pyramid Mall from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

            Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, congratulated Carrie Lampman, recipient of the Distinguished Youth Award.  She also thanked Ms. Berry for doing a stellar job and continuing to raise consciousness in the poetry that she does.  She said Ms. Berry’s poetry has a lot of depth and trusts that people listen and hear what is being translated in her words.

 

            Mr. Shinagawa, District No. 4 Legislator, reported the Airport was recently reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the course of a few days and concluded its review by giving the Airport a commendation.  He said the FAA usually finds a couple of things wrong during these types of reviews; however, they found nothing wrong at the Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport.  Mr. Shinagawa credited Airport staff with doing a fine job and the Air Service Board for providing valuable advice.

 

Presentation on the Logo from the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Marketing Team

 

Kit Kephart, Staff Development Coordinator for the Department of Social Services, provided the Legislature with the following presentation on the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Marketing Sub-Committee’ work over the last few months. That work included developing a Logo.  The presentation is as follows, with the Logo being highly recommended by the Marketing Subcommittee.

 

WDIC Diversity Statement Marketing Subcommittee Members:

 

Constance Thompson, Larry Roberts, Schelley Michell-Nunn, Betsy Doling, Kit Kephart

Charged with:

Developing plans to ensure that the Diversity Statement becomes part of the fabric of Tompkins County

To that end – developing a Marketing Strategy

 

A picture’s worth 1000 words…

We began with a review of six images/logos

Reviewed for message clarity, easy recognition, adaptability (color vs. grayscale), portability (logo, banner etc.) and theme

After many revisions

Arrived at the use of one design….

 

Symbolically speaking…

Stylistic elements of water = waterfalls

County logo – diamond shape = N, S, E, W

Attractive, eye-catching design without saying too much

Very adaptable: business logo, letterhead

Watermark/presentation of diversity statement

use by chamber of commerce for travel/tourism

T-shirts at Ithaca Festival

 

Some other uses of the image:

Logo use: letterhead – at top, middle of bottom

Watermark for documents/posters

Postcards for distribution to employees

Banner – 3x10ft.

Promotional items: image can be transferred to cups, pens, pins, etc.

 

Tompkins County

Diversity Statement

(Image would be a background watermark)

 

 

Tompkins County government is Committed to creating a diverse and fully inclusive work place

that strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to adapt to change by developing and maintaining:

 

§ an organization-wide understanding and acceptance of the purpose and reasons for diversity;

§ recruitment and retention policies that assure a diverse workforce;

§ a workplace environment that is welcoming and supportive of all;

§ awareness, understanding, and education regarding diversity issues;

§ zero tolerance for expressions of discrimination, bias, harassment, or negative stereotyping  toward any person or group;

§ a workforce ethic that embraces diversity and makes it the norm for all interactions, including delivery of services to the public.

 

 

 

 

 

            Mrs. McBean-Clairborne thanked the Marketing Subcommittee for its hard work.  She also said a lot of the work that went into the Logo was not paid for by the County because the donated services by a community member who does a lot of design work. 

 

Mrs. McBean-Clairborne said the Marketing Subcommittee represents a wide cross-section of the community and has brought a lot of good thought to what a Logo should look like and how that would represent well in a diverse community.

 

Presentation of Resolution(s) by the Personnel Committee

 

RESOLUTION NO. 222 – APPROVAL OF TOMPKINS COUNTY WORKFORCE DIVERSITY  AND INCLUSION LOGO

 

            MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Mackesey, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 

            WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has made a commitment to improving its culture of diversity and inclusion throughout county government, and

WHEREAS, in January 2005 the Legislature formed an ad hoc advisory committee called “Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee” and charged this Committee with assisting the Legislature to moving forward an agenda of diversity and inclusion, and

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2006, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted a diversity statement through Resolution No. 126, and

WHEREAS, the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee has recommend to the Legislature the adoption of the logo as presented, to be used in highlighting the diversity statement, and

WHEREAS, this logo will also be used to represent Tompkins County’s diversity and inclusion efforts, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion and the Personnel Committees, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby approves the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Logo for use on County documents, website, and other appropriate materials,

RESOLVED, further, That this logo will accompany the diversity statement, visibly mounted or housed in every department of the County or agency that receives funding from Tompkins County.

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Report from the Chair

 

Mr. Joseph reminded the Legislature that the bus pass pilot project that is part of the County’s environmental strategies has been extended.  This project offers bus passes to employees for use on County business or to commute to and from work and is available to all Legislators.   Applications are available in the Legislature Office. 

 

Report from the County Administrator

 

            Mr. Whicher had no report.  On behalf of County Administration, he thanked everyone for their hard work this year and congratulated the new Legislators for making it through their first budget process. 

 

Report from the Finance Director

 

            Mr. Wood had no report.

 

Report from the Finance Director

 

            Mr. Squires said a resolution is to be approved under the Consent Agenda that gives the Finance Director the authority to borrow $8 million.  He said he intends to use that authorization in early January for cash-flow purposes.

 

Addition of Resolution(s) to the Agenda

 

            It was MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Ms. Mackesey, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add the resolution to the agenda entitled Urging Rejection of the Berger Commission Report – Closure of Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Home.

 

It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Proto, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add the resolution to the agenda entitled Creation of, Abolition of, and Changes in Positions – Various Departments. 

 

Withdrawal of Resolution(s) from the Agenda

 

Chair Joseph gave the appropriate committee chair permission to withdraw the following resolutions(s) from the agenda:

 

Award of Tourism Capital Grant from Room Occupancy Tax Fund

 

Later in the meeting, the following resolution(s) were withdrawn with permission given by the Chair:

 

            Acquisition of a Section of Krums Corners Road and Iradell Extension from Town of Ulysses

Abandonment of Aagard Road and Falls Road to Town of Ulysses

Acquisition of a Section of Game Farm Road and Burns Road from Town of Ithaca

Abandonment of Bundy Road to Town of Ithaca

 

Approval of Appointment(s) and Resolution(s) Under the Consent Agenda

 

            It was MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the following resolution(s) under the Consent Agenda:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 223 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Public Safety Committees, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments on his books:

 

Office for the Aging

Revenue Acct             Title                      Amt              Approp Acct                 Title(s)            ­­___

6774.43803       State Revenue               $9,126              6774.54491                   Subcontract

Explanation:  Revenue increase in the SNAP program for Foodnet.

 

Sheriff

Revenue Acct             Title                      Amt              Approp Acct                Title(s)             ­­___

3113.42770   Miscellaneous Revenues     $14,625                        3113.52231                   Vehicles

Explanation:  Revenue deposited November 13, 2006, transfer auction proceeds to vehicle line for replacement expenditure.

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RESOLUTION NO. 224  - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH BERKSHIRE FARM CENTER AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Youth Services Department is responsible for providing services for Runaway and Homeless Youth in compliance with New York State laws and Office of Children and Family Services regulations, and

WHEREAS, County Youth Services has contracted with Hillside Children’s Center for the Bridges for Youth and Families program to provide state-required crisis services and short-term housing for youth who have run away from home and those at risk of running away as well as family reconciliation counseling that diverts youth from Probation and foster care, and

WHEREAS, Hillside Children’s Center is closing its Ithaca branch office December 31, 2006, and has notified County Youth Services of its intention not to renew its contract with the County for calendar year 2007, and

WHEREAS, the County Youth Services Board and Department wish to assure that uninterrupted services continue to be available from a state-certified agency starting January 1, 2007, and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, The Galleria, 2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, 13901, is currently operating a similar program for Broome and Tioga counties and has the state certifications necessary to provide the services Tompkins County requires, and

WHEREAS, on recommendation of the Office of Children and Family Services, the County Youth Services Department has asked Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth to submit a proposal to provide administrative support to the Bridges program starting January 1, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the County Youth Services Board has recommended that the funds budgeted for this purpose in Account 7022.54400 be allocated to the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth agency in 2007 for the purpose of providing a state-certified runaway program, and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth will need an approved contract prior to January 1, 2007 to provide matching funds and administrative support to assure continuous local access to crisis services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of Health and Human Services Committee, That the County Youth Services Department Director be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth for the operation of a state-approved runaway program for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, contingent on satisfactory negotiation of terms and conditions that do not exceed the appropriation budgeted for this purpose in 2007.

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RESOLUTION NO. 225   -  AUDIT OF FINAL PAYMENT (MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR) TOMPKINS COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER – AIRTECH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.  

           

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

WHEREAS, Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning Systems, Inc., Mechanical Contractor, has completed their contract to our satisfaction for the Tompkins County Emergency Response Center, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Legislature:

 

           Vendor                                       Payment Request           Account No.              Amount

Airtech Heating                                10 (Final)                   HI59239.34.20          $10,000.00

& Air Conditioning Systems, Inc.    

 

RESOLVED,  further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HI59239.34.20.

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RESOLUTION NO. 226 - AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) "AIR 99" GRANT TO REPLACE TERMINAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT (PIN 3902.10)

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, Tompkins County has received a grant offer from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) under the "AIR 99" program, in the amount of $80,000, to assist with the replacement of the Terminal Fire Alarm System, and

            WHEREAS, the budget for this project is as follows: 

    

     NYSDOT Share( 80.0%)     $  80,000

     Local Share       ( 20.0%)     $  20,000

     Total                                     $100,000

 

, and

            WHEREAS, the local share is included in the airport's 2007 operational budget, now therefore be it                   

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the grant offer from the NYSDOT of $80,000 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents.

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RESOLUTION NO. 227  - ADOPTION OF BYLAWS – WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, on March 1, 2005, the Chair of the Legislature established the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and

            WHEREAS, it is considered desirable that a more permanent group be established to continue with the work undertaken by the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee drafted and adopted Bylaws, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee is hereby established as an advisory committee to the Tompkins County Legislature, and that the Bylaws be adopted and filed with the Clerk of the Legislature.

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RESOLUTION NO. 228 - AUTHORIZING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASTER MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECT – TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT

 

MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has awarded a contract (Comptroller Contract No. TCA2MS) to authorize payments to Tompkins County for the State Mass Transportation Capital Program aid, and

WHEREAS, the State Mass Transportation Capital Program includes two programs – the State Dedicated Fund Program (SDF), which provides up to one-hundred percent (100%) of project funding, and the Federal Transit Program Aid which provides ten percent (10%) of funding for projects eligible for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation awarded $112,400 to Tompkins County as a combined payment to reimburse the State’s share of two 2005 grants (SDF9-2004/05 and FTA NY-90-X539) to Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development and Environmental Quality  Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes Master Mass Transportation Capital  Project TCA2MS, for $112,400, be executed by the County, on behalf of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit,  

RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Agreement.

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RESOLUTION NO. 229 - 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

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has requested capital project proposals eligible to use Federal rural transit funding be submitted by counties, cities, and Indian reservations for 2007 and 2008, and

WHEREAS, Tompkins County is submitting a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49, United States Code, for a capital project to purchase: two 40-ft. heavy duty, low-floor transit buses, associated capital maintenance items (replacement engines and clean diesel conversion for rural buses), preventative maintenance, mobility management, (5) five 14-passenger buses, (4) four bus shelters, ten (10) bus stop signs and passenger information signs on behalf of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT),Tioga Transport, Inc., and the County, and

WHEREAS, TCAT rural routes serve the Towns of Lansing, Danby, Ithaca, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, Enfield, Dryden, and Caroline and the City of Ithaca in Tompkins County and the Towns of Richford, Berkshire, and Newark Valley in Tioga County, and

WHEREAS, the Project funding sources are as follows:

FTA Sec 5311

 $1,037,600

NYSDOT

 $   129,700

TCAT

 $     89,200

Tioga Transport

 $       3,000

County

 $     37,500

Total

 $1,297,000

                       

 

 

 

 

 

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WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the State of New York are entering into an Agreement that authorizes the undertaking of the Project and payment of Federal and State shares of the project, and commits the local shares of the project, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes said application and agreement for this project and that the Contracts Coordinator/Risk Manager is authorized to sign the application, and

1.      Any and all Agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the above named Project;

2.      Any and all Agreements between Tompkins County and any third party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable;

3.      Any Municipality/Vendor Contracts for the purchase and/or installation of vehicles and equipment.

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RESOLUTION NO. 230 - TOWN AND CITY BUDGETS AND PRINTING OF TAX RATES

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, annually Tompkins County must keep a record of the adopted City and Town budgets and must in accordance with the laws of New York State, levy and collect property taxes per those adopted budgets, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and with budgets adopted by the several town boards of the County of Tompkins now on file with the Clerk of the Legislature, there be levied upon and collected from the taxable property of the several towns of the County and the City of Ithaca the sums contained in those budgets,

            RESOLVED, further, That said summaries of the budgets of the several towns of the County and the City of Ithaca be printed in the 2006 Proceedings of the Tompkins County Legislature,

            RESOLVED, further, That after the tax rates are ascertained for the various towns and the City of Ithaca, the Clerk shall print such rates in the 2006 Proceedings of the Legislature following budgets of the several towns and City.

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RESOLUTION NO. 231 - AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE    OPERATING BUDGET

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, this Legislature has heretofore and by resolution approved the 2006-2007 operating budget for the Tompkins Cortland Community College and appropriated the necessary funds to pay the Tompkins County proportionate share of the operating budget of said college, and

WHEREAS, to accommodate Tompkins Cortland Community College's fiscal year and cash-flow needs, it is important that Tompkins County's share be paid during the first half of the calendar year, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed, pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York and within the authorization provided by this Legislature, to pay Tompkins Cortland Community College an amount up to but not to exceed the Tompkins County budgeted share of the operating costs of said college for the fiscal year 2006-2007 on the following dates in the following amounts:

                                   

January 1, 2007

$571,406  

March 1, 2007  

$571,406  

May 1, 2007

$571,406 

July 1, 2007

$571,406  

Total:

$2,285,624 

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RESOLUTION NO. 232 - AUTHORIZATION FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO MAKE             YEAR-END TRANSFERS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND BUDGET    ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUIRED

           

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary, annually, to balance Tompkins County's financial books, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That during 2007 the County Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to make year-end transfers, appropriations, and budget adjustments required to clear credit balances from the books at year-end,

            RESOLVED, further, That any such additional entries made by the County Finance Director shall be reported back to the Tompkins County Legislature.

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RESOLUTION NO. 233 - AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DRAFTS - COUNTY       ADMINISTRATOR

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary, annually, to authorize a Tompkins County official to sign all Tompkins County drafts, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That during 2007 the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to sign all drafts of the County of Tompkins and to delegate this authority to the Deputy County Administrator.

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RESOLUTION NO. 234 - WORKER’S COMPENSATION BUDGET AND APPORTIONMENT - MUTUAL SELF-INSURANCE PLAN

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, the Budget and Capital Committee estimates that the sum of $2,000 will be required during the year 2007 for the payment of compensation in old and pending cases on behalf of the County and participating municipalities under the Mutual Self-Insurance Plan and for the expenses of administering same, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That there be raised from the County and participating municipalities in 2007 the total sum of $2,000, the same to be apportioned to the County and the participating municipalities in the proportion that their equalized valuation bears to the aggregate valuation of the County and all participating municipal corporations, as follows:

                                               

Municipality 

Taxable Full Value

Apportionment

Caroline

143,867,733

$27.96

Danby

185,434,485

$36.04

Dryden

587,001,888

$114.08

Enfield

131,903,669

$25.63

Groton

132,574,324

$25.76

Ithaca (Town)

709,762,198

$137.94

Lansing (Town)

693,493,691

$134.77

Newfield

192,078,325

$37.33

Ulysses

258,615,687

$50.26

Ithaca (City)                                         

1,182,070,050

$229.72

Dryden (Village)

82,615,984

$16.06

Freeville (Village)

17,323,514

$3.37

Trumansburg (Village)

85,770,607

$16.67

Lansing (Village)

347,222,273

$67.48

Groton (Village)

66,204,763

$12.87

Cayuga Heights (Village)

329,663,516

$64.07

County of Tompkins                            

5,145,602,707

$1,000.00

Total

$10,291,205,414

$2,000.00

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RESOLUTION NO. 235 - DELEGATING TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE    COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, NEW YORK, THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AND TO SELL $8,000,000 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF SAID COUNTY IN    ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPT OF STATE AID DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OF SAID COUNTY COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, it is prudent to allow for the possible issuance of revenue anticipation notes should there be a cash-flow problem resulting from delays in State Aid during 2007, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, by the Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York as follows:

            Section 1.  The power to authorize the issuance and to sell $8,000,000 revenue anticipation notes of the County of Tompkins, New York, including renewals thereof, in anticipation of the receipt of State Aid due said County during the fiscal year of said County commencing January 1, 2007, is hereby delegated to the Finance Director, the chief fiscal officer of such County.  Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be determined by the Finance Director, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

            Section 2.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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RESOLUTION NO. 236 - AUTHORIZATION TO DISBURSE FUNDS - COUNTY               ADMINISTRATION

 

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary to specify annually the manner of disbursement of appropriated funds, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed to disburse all appropriated funds up to the amount of the appropriation included in the 2007 budget, provided that whenever a contract is required funds will be disbursed in accordance with the terms of said agreement.

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RESOLUTION NO. 237 - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN TAX AND SOLID WASTE FEE REFUNDS UNDER $500

           

            MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

 

            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 or an unlawful entry (an unlawful entry is any information on the tax roll that violates the Real Property Tax Law), and

WHEREAS, Solid Waste Fee refunds are authorized under Resolution No. 181 of 1996, and

            WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Budget and Capital 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 Budget and Capital Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit refund recommendations to the County Administrator,

            RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to make payments of any refunds of less than $500 as if the Tompkins County Legislature had performed this audit in compliance with Paragraph 1-7 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law,

            RESOLVED, further, That any refund of $500 or more must be approved by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to Paragraph 8(b) 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 Tompkins County Legislature of all the refunds processed,

            RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2007.

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Approval of Appointment(s) Under the Consent Agenda

 

It was MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the following appointment(s) under the Consent Agenda:

 

Library Board of Trustees

Terms beginning January 1, 2007 and expiring December 31, 2009

Thomas B. Colbert

Barbara Page

Michael Stamm

Rochelle E. Proujansky

John H. Vineyard

 

Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives-to-Incarceration Board

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2009

Deborah Dietrich – Representative of an agency providing ATI services

Kenneth W. Lansing – Local Police representative

Patricia Buechel – Department of Probation and Community Justice representative

Richard Bennett – Treatment Program representative

John Rowley – County Court Judge

 

Traffic Safety Committee

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2009

Lawrence M. Jackmin – State Police representative

Peter Meskill – Sheriff representative

 

Strategic Tourism Planning Board

Term begins January 1, 2007 and expires December 31, 2009

David E. Sparrow – Retail representative

 

Environmental Management Council

Stephen Nicholson – Chair for 2007

 

Personal Emergency Response Service Advisory Board

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2008

Lorinda May – Agency representative disabled

Edward T. Green – At-large representative

Peter Meskill – Police Agency representative

 

Office for the Aging Advisory Committee

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2009

Pamela L. Jenkins-Smiley

Frances T. Sovocool

Mary Elizabeth Ostrom

Ann F. Cedarholm

 

Youth Services Board

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2009

Wesley Sanders – Youth representative

Trina S. Newton – At-large representative

Patty VandeBogart – At-large representative

 

Community Mental Health Services Board

Terms begin January 1, 2007 and expire December 31, 2010

Annjeanette Kircher

Harmony Ayers – Friedlander

Brad Rudin

 

Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

Term begins January 1, 2007 and expires December 31, 2010

Jeffrey D. Boles – Community Member representative

           

 

Substance Abuse Subcommittee

Term begins January 1, 2007 and expires December 31, 2010

Ron Schoneman – Community Member representative

 

Hillview Road Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee

Term begins January 1, 2007 and expires December 31, 2010

Brian Caldwell – Neighborhood representative

 

Report from the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee

 

Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, Chair, thanked the Legislature for approving the Logo design earlier in this meeting.    The Committee will meet later in January.

 

Report from the Health and Human Services Committee

 

            Mr. Proto, Chairman, reported the Committee has met twice since the last Legislature meeting.   At the first meeting there was discussion of the Preschool Handicapped Children’s Program and the Early Intervention Program potential shortfall.  The purpose of the second meeting was to discuss Lakeside Nursing Home. 

 

Mr. Proto said there was a question raised by a member of this Legislature with regard to Gadabout and the $20,000 fuel adjustment that was approved, about whether there was interest in taking the additional $5,000 that Gadabout was being awarded through the Office for the Aging and reducing the $25,000 by that amount.   It was decided that funds would be left alone because the money was being used for fuel expenses which was the primary factor in driving that cost increase. 

 

 Mr. Proto said there was discussion approximately a month ago in regard to the shortfall in the Preschool Handicapped Children’s Program and the Early Intervention Program.  The Legislature increased the Contingent Fund for 2007 by $475,000 and agreed to examine the $1.5 million that was expected to be due by the end of the year.  A special meeting of the Committee was convened and it was decided to divide the issue into three pieces.  Mr. Squires assured the Committee that of the $1.5 million the County would only be paying those items that are vouchered by the end of the year and it is unlikely these items will be vouchered by year-end.  Part of the shortfall is being driven by the change in tuition rate and the methods by which services were being charged and delivered.  He said although the impression was the majority of this was being driven by the tuition change, it actually is being driven by the method in which the reimbursement and actual care is being delivered to these kids.   This is being addressed  by County Administration and department heads who are associated with this. 

           

The third issue discussed was avoiding this from happening in the future.  Mr. Proto said all counties in New York State are having to deal with this issue and he has asked Chair Joseph to take this to the upcoming NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties) Conference for discussion.  

 

   Mr. Proto also reported on other items taken up by the Committee, including approval of the Recreation Partnership Agreement and an announcement that the ground was broken for the SRO (Single Room Occupancy).

 

            Mr. Booth spoke of the Preschool Handicapped Children’s program and stated he does not object to payments for these types of services; however, he questioned the legality of having a service provider who receives payment, serve on the Committee that makes decisions with regard to these services.

 

            Mr. Proto provided an updated on the Berger Commission Report and its impact on Lakeside Nursing Home.  He said this report came out a short time ago and suggested the closure of health care facilities across the State, including Lakeside Nursing Home.  The impact on the County is severe because there are presently 260 beds that are approved.   Over the years they have been trying to get the State Department of Health to review a report that was submitted at least two years ago to downsize the facility from 260 to 160 beds.   It appears the Berger Commission has not reviewed that report.

 

            Lisa Holmes, Director of the Office for the Aging, stated the recommendations that are found in the Berger Commission report are slated to take effect on January 1st if they are not voted down by the New York State Assembly and Senate.  As of January 1, 2007, the new State Department of Health Commissioner will have 18 months to enact the recommendations of the Berger Commission.  The Report recommends the closing of Lakeside Nursing Home which would result in the loss of 260 skilled nursing beds.  It recommends another provider step up through an RFP process to create an 80-bed assisted living program and a 25 slot adult day health program.  Both of these programs are fully supported by the Office for the Aging and other service providers; however, there is great concern over the loss of the skilled nursing bed which would potentially cause a disruption of care for residents currently in Lakeside.  There are currently 164 residents at Lakeside; because there are not beds for these individuals, many of them would need to relocate outside of Tompkins County.  Ms. Holmes said Lakeside serves a population of which 83 are funded through Medicaid.  They have tried to decertify 100 of those beds because the need is for 160 rather than 260 but have been unsuccessful in receiving a response to the report done two years ago.

 

Mr. Shinagawa said this Legislature has the option of only rejecting or accepting the report in its entirety; therefore, it is being recommended that the entire Berger Commission Report be rejected.

 

Ms. Mackesey emphasized that between 220 to 240 jobs would be eliminated in Tompkins County had 40 percent of nursing home beds would be eliminated if the recommendations contained in the Berger Report are enacted.  She stated this would have a tremendous negative impact on the community.   She said the Berger Commission was looking at old information about the Facility and that major changes have taken place at Lakeside since 2000. 

 

            Mr. Booth stated he thinks the State Legislature will vote for this and then there will be strong lobbying efforts to save facilities from closing.  He said Tompkins County will need to align itself to lobby for these needed beds.

 

            Mr. Proto said he will be writing a letter to all the individuals included in the resolution.  He suggested Legislators contact State Senator Winner as he represents the district in which Lakeside is located.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 238 - URGING THE REJECTION OF THE BERGER COMMISSION REPORT – CLOSURE OF LAKESIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION HOME

 

            MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Ms. Mackesey, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 

WHEREAS, Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Tompkins County’s largest skilled-nursing facility, with a capacity of 260 beds, and

            WHEREAS, Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an important component of the continuum of long-term care in Tompkins County, and

            WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Berger Commission’s Plan to Stabilize and Strengthen New York’s Health Care System call for the closure of Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and

            WHEREAS, Lakeside is home to 164 of Tompkins County’s frailest and most vulnerable citizens, many of whom would need to be moved out of County in order to be served at an appropriate level of care, placing an unnecessary hardship on these residents, their caregivers, and their families, and

             

WHEREAS, Lakeside’s closure will result in the termination of 230 employees, representing up to $7,000,000 in annual salaries and benefits, and

            WHEREAS, Lakeside’s closure will reduce Tompkins County’s total capacity of skilled- nursing beds by 260, leaving an estimated shortage of up to 155 skilled nursing beds, and

            WHEREAS, the impact of Lakeside’s closing on Cayuga Medical Center, our local hospital, would be severe, as the length of stay would be increased while awaiting the transitioning of patients from the hospital to skilled nursing care, and

WHEREAS, the older population of Tompkins County is steadily increasing, and by 2025, there will be a 14.3 percent increase in residents over age 85, the age group most likely to require skilled-nursing care, and

WHEREAS, Lakeside’s right-sizing plan addressing the needs identified in the Berger Commission Report, was submitted to the New York State Department of Health prior to any review by the Berger Commission, and was apparently not reviewed by the Berger Commission, and

WHEREAS, the goals of the Berger Commission could be achieved without disrupting the network of skilled nursing care in Tompkins County, now therefore be it

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the rejection of the Berger Commission Report, as there apparently is no opportunity to remove individual facilities from the closure list,

            RESOLVED, further, That if the report’s rejection is not possible, postponement of its implementation would be desirable, in order to assemble a team to work with the appropriate State personnel to initiate changes, some of which have already been underway, that would preserve this facility for our community and some of our neediest residents,

RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to Governor George Pataki, Governor Elect Eliott Spitzer, Senators Seward, Nozzolio, and Winner, and Assemblyperson Lifton,  Health Committee Chairs Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, and New York State Association of Counties.

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RESOLUTION NO. 239        - EXTENDING THE INTERMUNICIPAL RECREATION       PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

 

            MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Mr. Hattery, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 

WHEREAS, the Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership has successfully served thousands of young people throughout Tompkins County operating under a five-year agreement that expires December 2006, and

WHEREAS, the Recreation Partnership’s governing board has begun but not yet concluded its internal reflection and process of seeking input from all municipal partners to evaluate and update the partnership agreement for the next five-year period, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That Tompkins County agrees to extend its participation in the current Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Agreement through December 31, 2007,

RESOLVED, further, That all terms, conditions, and financial commitments related to the Agreement remain in force through December 2007,

RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County will take prompt action on the proposed agreement for the period 2008-2012 to be prepared by the Recreation Partnership’s governing board by May 2007.

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Report, Withdrawal and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

 

            Ms. Kiefer, Vice Chair, reported the Committee met on December 12th.  The Commissioner of Planning and Public Works reported on a meeting he attended at Cornell University on the subject of bio-diesel fuel use for fleet.  A lot of interest was expressed at this meeting about using five percent bio-diesel, using soybean as a source for bio.  She noted there would be no need for any equipment modification for this.  Parties that expressed interest were Cornell University, Ithaca College, the Ithaca City School District, TCAT, Inc., the Town of Ithaca, and Tompkins County.  Ms. Kiefer said the Committee also discussed Committee goals and will be passing along suggestions to next year’s committee.   Discussion of matters pertaining to the Health Department building will be taken up next year by a special committee. The Committee received a presentation on a proposed reuse center; a summary report is on file in the Legislature Office   The Committee also reviewed the 2007 highway construction plan and supported road swaps with the Towns of Ithaca and Ulysses.  These resolutions will be withdrawn because there needs to be some technical corrections that need to be made. 

 

            At this time the following resolutions were withdrawn:

 

Acquisition of a Section of Krums Corners Road and Iradell Extension from Town of Ulysses

Abandonment of Aagard Road and Falls Road to Town of Ulysses

Acquisition of a Section of Game Farm Road and Burns Road from Town of Ithaca

Abandonment of Bundy Road to Town of Ithaca

 

Report from the Air Service Task Force

 

Mr. Shinagawa, Member, reported the number of enplanements was down during the past month but only because of bad weather conditions in addition to a technical problem at the Airport that has been fixed.  Load factors are significantly up – For Northwest Airlines, load factors for the month of November were 81 percent (68 percent last year); for US Airways, load factors for the month of November were 56 percent (49 percent last year). Also, there is new management at the Café and the Café is making a profit.  This results in a $30,000 savings to the County because the County does not have to contribute towards the cost of the Café and receives a 25 percent share of its profits.  Mr. Shinagawa said the Air Service Task Force continues to negotiate for better fares to New York City.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 240 -  ESTABLISHING A UNIT CHARGE FOR THE 2007 SOLID WASTE ANNUAL FEE

 

            MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Booth, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 

            WHEREAS, the unit charge for the 2007 Solid Waste Annual Fee has been recommended by the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, now therefore be it,

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Unit Charge for the 2007 Solid Waste Annual Fee be established at $52.00 per billing unit, which is the same as the 2006 Solid Waste Annual Fee.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT A:  SCHEDULE OF RATES

 

                                                                      PROPERTY CLASS                ‘USED AS’ CODE

 

(A)

Single-family residences                                   210,240,241,242,250,280

Mobile Homes                                                 270,271,416

Churches                                                                                                                    Z32

 

Unit Charge:    One billing unit per Church or living unit

 

 

(B)

Two-family residences                                     All 220’s

and other residences with two

living units

 

Unit Charges:  Two billing units, except if verified as owner occupied and used as a single unit, the

                        charge is one billing unit.

 

 

(C)

Multi-unit residences

          3 or more units                                      230’s

          Apartments                                                                                                       A01 - A07

          Rooming houses:                                   418

                                  2.5 beds = 1 billing unit

Unit Charges:  One billing unit per living unit

 

 

(D)

Educational Institutions:  All tax-exempt parcels owned by the educational institutions

 

Unit Charges:              Tompkins Cortland Community College                                          $5,463.67

                                  Cornell University                                                                    $208,472.27

                      Ithaca College                                                                              $33,895.59

                                  BOCES                                                                                      $33,393.49

                                              Total Educational Institutions:            $281,225.02

 

 

(E)  Recreation and Warehouse (except row storage)                                          All K’s, Z01-Z11,

                                                                                                                      Z19-Z26, F01-

     Unit Charges: $0.0186/sq.ft.                                                                        F04, F06, F07,F08

                                                                                                                      F10, F11

 

 

(F)

Wholly Exempt Homes for the Aged                 633

Wholly Exempt Other HealthCare Facilities        642

 

     Unit Charges: $0.0186/sq.ft.

 

 

(G)

All other          All property classes and ‘used as’ codes not listed elsewhere in a specific category

 

      Unit Charges: $0.0372/sq.ft.

 

 

(H)

Seasonal Residences                                        260

          Property must be classified as a seasonal residence by the Tompkins County Assessment Dept.

 

Unit Charge:    One-half (1/2) billing units per living unit.

 

 

(I)

No fee assessed:

          Row storage                                                                                          F05

          Non-contributive area                                                                             Z98

          Local government - all tax-exempt parcels owned by the city, towns,

                      villages, and county within Tompkins County.

 

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Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Personnel Committee

 

            Mr. Dennis, Chair, reported the Committee met last week and discussed the resolution that appears on the agenda.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 241 – AUTHORIZING SALARY INCREASES FOR POSITIONS WITH SALARIES SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION ABOVE THE SALARY RANGE

 

            MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne.   A short roll call resulted as follows:  Ayes – 9, Noes – 5 (Legislators Booth, Hattery, Kiefer, Proto, and Sigler); Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

 

            WHEREAS, salaries for employees in the following titles were previously established by separate resolution of the Legislature:

            Psychiatrists

            Medical Director, Mental Health

            County Attorney

, and

            WHEREAS, the system utilized by Tompkins County to assign salaries to positions based on job description is unable to match the market-rate salaries of these highly specialized professional positions, and

            WHEREAS, incumbents in these titles were placed at a rate above the salary schedule by previous resolutions of the Legislature, and

            WHEREAS, salary increases for incumbents in these titles could be based on annual increases provided to other management staff, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That base salaries for all incumbents in these titles listed above shall be their 2006 base salary,

 

            RESOLVED, further, that effective January 1, 2007, the affected positions salaries will increase by three (3) percent for 2007,

            RESOLVED, further, That effective immediately, whenever there is a vacancy in one of these titles, a base salary will be set for the newly hired incumbent on an individual basis by a resolution of the Legislature,

RESOLVED, further, That the Legislative Committee responsible for the personnel function shall, prior to the start of the 2007 departmental budget process, consider and propose an appropriate process for evaluating, considering, and establishing salaries for all positions with salaries above salary range as authorized by Legislative resolution.

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Report from the Government Operations Committee

 

            Ms. Herrera, Chair, announced the meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled.  She thanked staff and department heads for their work throughout the year and said significant process has been made on Committee goals.

 

Report from the Planning, Development and Environmental Quality Committee

 

            Ms. Herrera, Vice Chair, reported the Committee met prior to this meeting and took action on two resolutions that appeared on the Consent Agenda and one that will be placed on the next agenda.

 

Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Budget and Capital Committee

 

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chair, reported the Committee met on December 11th.   He briefly spoke of the upcoming year and said there will be more of a need to use bond notes because of cash flow reasons.  He also called attention to a presentation from Paula Younger, Deputy County Administrator, regarding the framework for organization effectiveness.  Ms. Younger has begun to do this through the Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives to Incarceration Board and Legislators will be hearing more about this  through other processes and committees in the coming year using this model.     Mr. Koplinka-Loehr announced the December 25 meeting has been cancelled.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 242 - APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR   SALARY INCREASE – ROAD PATROL

 

            MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Herrera.  A short roll call vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 13, Noes – 1 (Legislator Sigler); Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.


            WHEREAS, Resolution No. 117 of 2005, “ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES AND FISCAL TARGETS FOR ALL COUNTY BUDGETING UNITS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2006 BUDGET”, stated that all salary changes and associated fringe costs or savings will be paid through or received by the General Fund, and

        WHEREAS, the bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Employees Union of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department, for the year March 1, 2004, through February 28, 2006, was ratified to include for Road Patrol- 4.25 percent salary increase for 2004 and 2005, and for Clerical- 4.25 percent salary increase for 2004 and 3.5 percent salary increase for 2005-2007, now therefore be it

     RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That effective December 20, 2006, the accounts listed below are adjusted as follows:

 

REVENUE:       General Fund Balance

APPROPRIATION:

Account

Title

 

Civil

 

 

 

3110

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

$ 13,776

3110

51000425

Secretary

6,949

3110

51000429

Sheriff's Clerk

7,694

3110

51200419

Deputy Sheriff

1,028

3110

51200424

Civil Account Clerk

18,368

3110

51200425

Secretary

267

3110

51200429

Sheriff's Clerk

267

3110

58800

Fringe

18,856

 

 

Change for 3110

$67,205

Law Enforcement

 

3113

51000412

Sgt. Deputy Sheriff

$54,883

3113

51000413

Criminal Investigator

29,220

3113

51000417

Sr. Criminal Investigator

10,623

3113

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

181,539

3113

51200412

Sgt. Deputy Sheriff

13,463

3113

51200413

Criminal Investigator

7,135

3113

51200417

Sr. Criminal Investigator

3,098

3113

51200419

Deputy Sheriff

47,719

3113

51200412

Sgt. Deputy Sheriff

4,678

3113

51200413

Criminal Investigator

1,499

3113

51200417

Sr. Criminal Investigator

367

3113

51200419

Deputy Sheriff

18,572

3113

51500413

Criminal Investigator

510

3113

58800

Fringe

145,589

 

 

Change for 3113

$518,895

Court Security

 

 

3114

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

$16,828

3114

51200419

Deputy Sheriff – Overtime

3,917

3114

58800

Fringe

8,091

 

 

Change for 3114

$28,836

 

 

Total Change Sheriff's Department

$614,936

 

RESOLVED, further, That the Department’s Fiscal Targets will be increased by the following salary and fringe costs.

Account

Title

 

Civil

 

 

 

3110

51000425

Secretary

      $5,621

3110

51000429

Sheriff's Clerk

       5,801

3110

51000431

Keyboard Spec

       4,363

3110

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

       4,286

3110

51000424

Civil/Acct Per Clk

       10,061

3110

51200419

Deputy Sheriff - Overtime

          385

3110

58800

Fringe

       11,901

 

 

Total for 3113

      $30,516

Law Enforcement

 

 

 

 

 

3113

51000193

Captain

$2,168

3113

51000412

Sgt

      29,943

3113

51000413

Criminal Investigator

      14,712

3113

51000417

Sr. Criminal Investigator

       5,537

3113

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

      97,332

3113

51200412

Sgt Overtime

       7,600

3113

51200413

Criminal Investigator - Overtime

       3,711

3113

51200417

Sr. Criminal Investigator - Overtime

       1,450

3113

51200419

Deputy Sheriff - Overtime

      25,228

3113

51300412

Sgt Overtime

       1,839

3113

51300413

Criminal Investigator - Overtime

          774

3113

51300417

Sr. Criminal Investigator - Overtime

          111

3113

51300419

Deputy Sheriff - Overtime

       8,585

3113

51500413

Pay 207C

          521

3113

58800

Fringe

      76,963

 

 

Total for 3113

    $276,472

 

 

 

 

Court Security

 

 

3114

51000419

Deputy Sheriff

     $  3,991

3114

51200419

Deputy Sheriff - Overtime

       1,050

3114

51300419

Deputy Sheriff - Shift

          140

3114

58800

Fringe

       2,021

 

 

Total for 3113

       $ 7,201

Target Increase for 2007 Sheriff's Department

    $326,090

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RESOLUTION NO.  243 - CREATION OF, ABOLITION OF, AND CHANGES IN POSITIONS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

 

            MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Proto.

 

            WHEREAS, the adopted 2007 Tompkins County Budget included creation of new positions, and adding additional persons into existing job titles, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the appropriate program committees of the Legislature, That the following positions be created effective January 1, 2007:

 

Health Department

1.0   Physical Therapist (15/579), labor grade (O), 35 hours per week

.5   Account Clerk Typist (6/513), labor grade (F), 17.5 hours per week

1.0 Public Health Sanitarian (14/595), labor grade (N), 35 hours per week

 

Mental Health

2.0   Psychiatric Social Worker (16/599), labor grade (P), 35 hours per week

 

RESOLVED, further, That the hours of the following positions be changed as follows effective  January 1, 2007:

 

Health Department

1.0   Director of Patient Services (88/230), labor grade (R), increase the position and approved hours from 35.0 to 40.0 per week.

 

1.0   Physical Therapist (15/579), labor grade (O), decrease the position and approved hours from 40 to 35 hours per week

 

Social Services

.7 Security Officer (9/650), labor grade  (I), increase the position and approved hours from 20.0 to 35 hours per week

 

Mental Health

1.0 Forensic Counselor (16/675), labor grade  (P), be abolished

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RESOLUTION NO. 244 - ADOPTION OF REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 05-02 -

     FISCAL POLICY

 

            MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Booth.   Mr. Proto said there were several changes and he would like additional time for review.   It was MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Ms. Mackesey, to Postpone action on this resolution until the January 16, 2007 meeting.   Mr. Booth said this document is a work in progress; these are essentially clean-up items that recognize current procedures and that the Committee will revisit this Policy next year.    A voice vote on the motion to Postpone resulted as follows:  Ayes – 3 (Legislators Kiefer, Mackesey, and Proto); Noes – 11; Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).  MOTION FAILED.

 

            A  voice vote on the original motion resulted as follows: Ayes – 13; Noes –1 (Legislator Proto); Excused – 1 (Robertson).  RESOLUTION  CARRIED.

 

            WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy has been revised to clarify various sections to reflect present policy, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following Administrative Policy is hereby revised and adopted:

                                    05- 02  Fiscal Policy

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Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Public Safety Committee

 

Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, Chair, reported she received correspondence from Sheriff Meskill stating Commission of Correction staff visited the Jail, however, she has not heard the conclusions they came to following that visit.  Mrs. McBean-Clairborne thanked members of the Committee for their service throughout the year, particularly to Vice Chair Booth, for leading the Committee during her leave of absence.  She said 2006 was a year of joy as well as some medical turmoil and thanked everyone for their support.

RESOLUTION NO. 245 –  APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND FOR TERMINAL PAY – TOMPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

            MOVED by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, seconded by Mr. Booth.  A short roll call vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

 

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office had one employee, Road Patrol Deputy, terminate employment effective October 27, 2006, and

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal pay reimbursement from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it

            RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget and Capital Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations:

 

FROM:             A1990.5400                  Contingent Fund                       $35,794.12

TO:                  A3114.51000419           Deputy Sheriff                          $25,751.17

                        A3114.58000                Fringes                                     $10,042.95            

                                                           

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Member-filed Appointment

 

            It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Herrera, to approve the appointment of Gay Nicholson to the Planning Advisory Board as an At-large representative for a term expiring December 31, 2009.  A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 12, Noes – 2 (Legislators Hattery and Proto); Excused – 1 (Legislator Robertson).  APPOINTMENT CARRIED.

 

Approval of  Minutes of December 5, 2006

 

It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Shinagawa, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2006 meeting as corrected.  MINUTES APPROVED.

 

Reminders

 

Mr. Proto urged Legislators and the public to voice their choice for an electric provider before the end of this month.  

 

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr reminded Legislators to complete the budget process survey.

 

Adjournment

 

On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Michelle Pottorff, TC Legislature Office

 

 

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