Chair Mink called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call of Members
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: 11 Representatives (Ms. Davis arrived at 5:35 p.m.). Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman).
Presentation of Proclamation(s)
Chair Mink read the proclamation declaring Child Care Provider Appreciation Week May 1-7, 1999 and presented it to Cathy Currie of the Day Care Council.
Chair Mink also read the proclamation declaring May 1, 1999 as Suicide Survivor's Day and May 1-7, 1999 as Suicide Prevention Week. She presented the proclamation to Kris Bertelsen.
Privilege of the Floor by the Public
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, submitted the following statement honoring Earth Day and asked that everyone take part in saving the earth:
"I believe in all my heart that the Earth is begging us to help it. Their can be no more urgent time than the present to save our planet and to stop the madness which has been created.
It is not difficult to look around us to see what abuse we have given our planet. The large genocide of peoples, the pollution of water and sky, the deforestation of forests, our increasing population and diseases, the globalization of our consumption, cheap labor and human rights violations. The extinction of nature at an every increasing faster rate. Did you ever stop and ask yourself what will be left?
What lies ahead frightens me deeply, and I can see the global catastrophe less than a lifetime away. I call upon all of us to listen to the cries of our planet. To dedicate our lives to saving our earth, so precious in our cosmic universe. To creating a just world for all humanity. I beg of you to stop the madness before it is too late!!
I believe we can save the planet! We must make the commitment to do it, and believe in our hearts that we can!!"
Privilege of the Floor by Board Members
Mr. Stein, District No. 3 Representative, informed the Board that the transportation planning process being carried out by the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) is in the midst of the preparation and approval of the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The TIP is the governing document for State, Federal and local investments going into roads, bridges, transit and other improvements to transportation systems. Projects not on the TIP do not receive State or Federal funding. The Plan is now being discussed in the Planning Committee and will be going to the Policy Committee for approval in May and then forwarded to the State to be included in the statewide TIP. He will make available information about the projects in that plan. He said municipalities have been involved in the process.
Ms. Kiefer, District No. 10 Representative, announced that April 26 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a public meeting to hear an update on the proposals to have greater coordination of the water delivery and water supply systems in the greater Ithaca area as well as the sewer treatment system. The League of Women Voters has invited the relevant elected officials, technical staff, and Cornell representative(s). The program will be divided in two: the first half will deal with the sewer systems--the history, how they have changed, and what the options are for the future; the second half will deal with the proposed water systems--the further combination of the City's system with Bolton Point and Cornell. She said the meeting will be videotaped.
Ms. Kiefer also commented about Ms. Gougakis' statement under privilege of the floor and feels they are very appropriate. She said she shares her views of things and admires her activism.
Mrs. Schuler, District No. 4 Representative, reported that she and Representative Kiefer attended the Public Works presentation on quality initiatives April 9. She said it was impressive to see all the divisions share the positive initiatives they have gone through.
Chair's Report
Ms. Mink reported the Y2K Information Network met today and is working towards a public session to be co-sponsored by the member groups of the Y2K Information Network (County, City, Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross) and the Alliance from Manufacturing and Technology which is a federal and state funded group that goes out and fixes computers. This group hosts seminars on how to fix small business problems in a very practical and specific way. This is an opportunity for small-and medium-size businesses and non-profits to attend the sessions at a very minimal fee.
Ms. Mink also reported on the Library Construction Committee. She said the committee began reconciling the design with the budget. Substantial progress was made and the committee now feels it is ready to make a public presentation. She said there will be a presentation at the next Board meeting.
Report from the County Administrator
Mr. Erb said he is pleased to announce that Greg Potter has accepted the position of Information Technology Services Director on a permanent basis. He has served the County admirably for more than six months as Interim Director.
Mr. Erb also reported that he attended the County Administrators meeting where NYSAC gave a presentation on the sales-tax exemption issue. He said Schuyler County has filed a resolution opting in to the permanent sales-tax elimination on clothing and footwear. The following counties have indicated they will also opt in to the permanent elimination: Broome, Chautauqua, Rockland, Sullivan, and New York City. The permanent elimination is currently in debate in Cortland, Albany, and Suffolk Counties. The indication from NYSAC is that the other counties in the State either have indicated they will not opt in to the permanent elimination or have given no indication one way or the other. Those listed are on track to eliminate sales tax for December 1, 1999. The deadline for that is September 1. NYSAC is keeping track of the counties opting in to the elimination as there is a long period of time still to go.
Report from the County Attorney
Mr. Theisen said he did not have a report.
Report from the Finance Director
Mr. Squires distributed the notice for the public auction being held on April 30 at 9 a.m. There are 27 parcels listed with minimum bids established for each parcel. Mr. Squires also reported that this week the County received the first-quarter sales-tax information and is pleased to report that it is substantially up because of a large prior-period adjustment of over $350,000. The report was distributed to Board members. He said it affected the income stream coming into the County outside the City of Ithaca and it is likely a result of catching up on the reporting from returns that weren't credited to the County in prior years. It has a substantial impact on 1999 for two reasons: one the first quarter last year there was a negative adjustment; and two the towns in their distribution will realize about a 20 percent increase. He said New York State will confirm this report.
Mr. Stein said it would be incorrect to draw any conclusions about the relative amount of business transacted within the City and outside the City based on the report.
Presentation - Homeownership Program
Mr. Stein announced the presentation will be postponed to May 18th, so more Board members can hear it.
Withdrawal of Resolution(s) from the Agenda
Ms. Mink gave Mr. Stein permission to withdraw the following resolution from the agenda:
Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. ___ of 1999, Cayuga Nature Center Tree Tops 2000.
Resolution(s) Approved Under the Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 78 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
MOVED by Mr. Winch, seconded by Mr. Evans, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present under the Consent Agenda.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments on his books:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Youth Bureau (#11)
Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s)
7022 42070 Contrb. From Priv. $2,000 7022 54400 Program Expenses
Agencies
7026 42070 Contrb. From Priv. $6,000 7026 54400 Program Expenses
Agencies
Explanation: 1. $2,000 Foundation Grant awarded for Expediter family empowerment funding, to be used as stipends for parent advocates doing family/youth advocacy.
2. Town of Ulysses' United Way funds will be passed through the County for simplicity of claiming and tracking.
Mental Health (#20)
Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s)
4320 43485 OMH Community $40,648 4320 51000 Regular Pay
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $ 2,000 4320 52206 Computer Equipment
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $ 1,500 4320 52214 Office Furnishings
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $ 200 4320 54303 Office Supplies
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $ 3,000 4320 54412 Travel/Training
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $ 400 4320 54472 Telephone
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $11,500 4320 54606 Adm. and Overhead
Reinvestment
4320 43485 OMH Community $10,162 4320 58800 Fringes
Reinvestment
Explanation: Funding for a Case Management program for the mentally ill chemical abuser.
Mental Health (#21)
Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s)
4333 43485 OMH Community $30,000 4333 54400 Program Expense
Reinvestment
4329 43485 OMH Community $29,000 4333 54400 Program Expense
Reinvestment
4327 43485 OMH Community $12,000 4327 54400 Program Expense
Reinvestment
4317 43485 OMH Community $ 4,000 4317 54400 Program Expense
Reinvestment
Explanation:
Approval of Appointments Under the Consent Agenda
It was MOVED by Mr. Winch, seconded by Mr. Evans, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the following appointments under the Consent Agenda:
Environmental Management Council
Walter Groman - Village of Dryden Representative - Term expires December 31, 1999
Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board
Adam Buck - Town of Groton Delegate - Term expires December 31, 2001
Donald Hatch - Town of Groton Alternate - Term expires December 31, 2001
Board of Health
Jeffrey Snedeker - Physician Representative - Term expires December 31, 2003
Community Mental Health Services Board Substance Abuse Subcommittee
Nanci Rose - Community Member Representative - Term expires December 31, 2002
Tompkins County Youth Board
Steve Gallow - Town of Groton Representative - Term expires December 31, 2001
Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Health and Human Services Committee
Mr. Winch, Chairman, said the committee met last week and heard about the Tompkins County's Youth Data Book: Trends Across Time. It measures youth and family well-being. A copy is on file in the Board office. The committee also received an update from Alice Cole concerning the Red Cross nursing coverage during an emergency. Alice Cole, Sigrid Kerr, and Bill Benjamin have been meeting to formulate a policy for working with the Red Cross. That policy will be completed this summer. There was a report given about the Harm Reduction Program by George Ferrari. The County would have to receive a waiver from the Department of Health to implement the program and also it appears that there cannot be federal dollars in that program. The committee will be kept up-to-date on the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NURSE - HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
MOVED by Mr. Winch, seconded by Mr. Proto, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present. Ms. Kiefer asked if the documentation for cost-saver status was compiled. Ms. Cole said the justification package was distributed to all Board members but the cost-saver dollars are not yet calculated.
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Health Department has employed a County Clinical Nurse to function as an employee health nurse to provide services that could result in a decrease in preventable illnesses and injuries and could reduce county cost for lost work time, medical treatment and disability, and
WHEREAS, the position was approved until May 1, 1999, with the condition that evaluation protocol be established within two years and some results be demonstrated, and
WHEREAS, the Employee Health Nurse has established a comprehensive program to prevent workstation-related injuries and has reorganized and improved mandatory and specialized health trainings for many County departments, and
WHEREAS, the Employee Health Nurse has completed health risk assessments for and has provided health promotion and disease prevention advice to many employees and has given employees timely and helpful health information, and
WHEREAS, the Employee Health Nurse has dramatically expanded the flu and hepatitis B immunization programs and has begun a health education series which will include activities and classes for employees on smoking cessation, exercise, stress management, nutrition, weight control and workplace ergonomics, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Board of Health and Health and Human Services Committee, That one position of County Clinical Nurse (15/702) or (15/703), labor grade (15), competitive class, 35 hours per week, be continued,
RESOLVED, further, That no additional funds are required for this project,
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Report from the Government Operations Committee
Ms. Kiefer, Vice Chair, said the committee will meet May 6 at noon.
Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Planning, Intergovernmental Relations, and Education Committee
Mr. Lane, Chairman, said the committee has not met. The next meeting is April 27 at 9 a.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 - APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND - TERMINAL PAY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Stein. A short roll call vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 11; Noes - 0; Excused: 4 (Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
WHEREAS, a staff member of the Tompkins County Planning Department retired and has received terminal pay at a total cost of $997, and
WHEREAS, Section 5.03 (B) of the County Fiscal Policy describes Departmental Entitlements, including contingent fund requests for the unbudgeted costs of terminal pay for employees, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Intergovernmental Relations, and Education Committee, and the Budget and Quality Planning Committee, That the following budget appropriation be made:
FROM: A1990.44000 Contingency Fund $997.00
TO: A8020.51000 Regular Pay $997.00
RESOLVED, further, That this adjustment is for 1999 and does not affect the Fiscal Target for 2000.
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Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Mr. Stein, Chairman, reported the Strategic Tourism Planning Board held its first meeting and is now off and running. The Board will meet monthly and Board members should contact the Board office if they wish to be placed on the mailing list. The Committee met April 8 and approved the resolution that is reflected on the agenda concerning tourism grants. The committee heard a presentation from Mary Pat Dolan, Milt Goldstein, and Anthony DeLuca about a new program and applying for an employment and retention advancement grant. It will provide a new level of service and collaborative community response to people with mental health issues with some physical disabilities and for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse issues to provide greater support in their employment. The State of New York has sent out a request for proposals for this; there were 21 applications totaling $9.4 million that were submitted and there is $8.5 million available. The proposal received by Tompkins County was ranked number 1 by the Office of Mental Health and it appears we have a good shot at getting that funding and a new ocal cash match over the 24-month period, which is due in the year 2000. A variety of staff from different agencies will be participating and providing this service. The number of clients served will be 100, 50 of which will find unsubsidized employment with 38 retaining that employment over a six-month period.
Mr. Stein said the committee also discussed the Job Developer position that was approved by the Board. The discussion at the committee was about the civil service requirements and protocol for that position, which has held up the appointment. The issues raised at that meeting will be discussed further at the next committee meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Winch. Mr. Stein said there is a total of $30,000 available for developmental grants and $12,500 available for developmental grants that have a celebration character. There is an additional amount of $3,000 for celebrations that is not part of the room-tax funding that exists in the 1999 budget. There is also $1,195 that remains from the 1998 budget and can be rolled over into celebrations. Mrs. Schuler noted she should not vote on one of the grants because she works for the applicant. Ms. Kiefer said she had read through the binder of applications n file at the Board Office and was troubled that some claim to be "new" projects whereas they have occurred before. She also noted that some that are repeats have been very successful, and even though they do not strictly meet the Committee guidelines of being either a new project or an expansion of an existing one, they do have a good record for attracting people and would add to a tourist's enjoyment of his stay here, so she hopes the new Tourism Board will modify the guidelines to allow and encourage such applications.
It was MOVED by Mrs. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to separate out Kitchen/Hangar Theatres Summer Promotion for $2,500.
It was MOVED by Mrs. Schuler, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to separate out Finger Lakes State Parks Nature Education for $2,000.
It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to separate out Center for Environmental Sustainability Earth Day for $2,500 and reduce the amount to $1,000 and move it to developmental grants.
A voice vote resulted as follows on the resolution as amended: Ayes - 11; Noes - 0; Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION AS AMENDED ADOPTED.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grants are recommended for approval using funding approved by the County Board and budgeted for Development Grants:
DeWitt Historical Society Education Destination $4,000
Greater Ithaca Arts Trail (through CAP) $4,000
New York Folklore Society Finn Funn $2,829
Ithaca Festival Ski Marathon $4,000
Tompkins County Chamber Sport Fishing TV $2,500
Community Arts Partnership Ithaca Artist's Market $1,000
Women's Community Building Antique Show $2,000
Cayuga Nature Center TreeTops 2000 $3,000
RESOLVED, further, That the following grants are recommended for approval using monies originally budgeted for Celebrations:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm City Day $3,500
Trumansburg Chamber of Commerce Festival of Lights $3,500
Southside Community Center Juneteenth Celebration $3,000
RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County is authorized to sign multi-year contracts with the Center for Environmental Sustainability and the Ithaca Festival, as these projects will be implemented in 2000,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 82 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT (KITCHEN/HANGAR THEATRES SUMMER PROMOTION)
MOVED by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Stein. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 10; Noes - 0; Abstention - 1 (Representative Schuler who works for the Hangar Theatre); Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grant is recommended for approval using funding approved by the County Board and budgeted for Development Grants:
Kitchen/Hangar Theatres Summer Promotion $2,500
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 83 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT (FINGER LAKES STATE PARKS NATURE EDUCATION)
MOVED by Mrs. Schuler, seconded by Ms. Kiefer. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Representatives Evans, Proto, Todd, and Mink); Noes - 7 (Davis, Kiefer, Lane, Schuler, Stein, Totman, and Winch); Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION LOST.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grant is recommended for approval using funding approved by the County Board and budgeted for Development Grants:
Finger Lakes State Parks Nature Education $2,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EARTH DAY)
MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grant is recommended for approval using funding approved by the County Board and budgeted for Development Grants:
Center for Environmental Sustainability Earth Day $1,000
RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County is authorized to sign multi-year contracts with the Center for Environmental Sustainability as this project will be implemented in 2000.
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On motion and duly seconded and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add the following resolutions to the agenda:
- Funding of 1999 Tourism Development Grant (Ithaca Downtown Partnership Vintage Car Show)
- Funding of 1999 Tourism Development Grant (Ithaca Downtown Partnership Chili Cookoff/Winter Carnival)
RESOLUTION NO. 85 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT (ITHACA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP VINTAGE CAR SHOW)
MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mrs. Schuler. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Representatives Kiefer, Proto, Schuler, and Stein); Noes - 7; Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION LOST.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grant is recommended for approval using monies originally budgeted for Celebrations:
Ithaca Downtown Partnership Vintage Car Show $1,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 86 - FUNDING OF 1999 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT (ITHACA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP CHILI COOKOFF/WINTER CARNIVAL)
MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Stein. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 3 (Representatives Kiefer, Schuler, and Stein); Noes - 8; Excused - 4 (Representatives Blanchard, Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). RESOLUTION LOST.
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for tourism development using funds drawn entirely from the Room Occupancy Tax, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives through the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the following grant is recommended for approval using monies originally budgeted for Celebrations:
Ithaca Downtown Partnership Chili Cook-Off/Winter Carnival $1,500
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned project.
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Ms. Kiefer asked for some feedback about why proposals from the Ithaca Downtown Partnership are not being supported. Chair Mink asked that the committee discuss that and report back to Ms. Kiefer.
Mr. Proto urged that an effort be made that all municipalities be alerted that there is some celebration money left and are welcome to apply.
Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Mr. Todd, Vice Chairman, said the committee met this morning. He said the resolutions approved by the committee will be reflected on the next Board agenda. One resolution was to add $20,000 to the Household Hazardous Waste study to include yard waste and scrap waste.
RESOLUTION NO. 87 - AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL FINGERLAKES CREDIT UNION (CFCU) BANK FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) - TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT
MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Mr. Winch, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly advertised and held before the Board of Representatives April 20, 1999, to hear all persons interested in the proposal, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has duly advertised for proposals to rent space for an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for a five-year period and no acceptable proposals were received, and
WHEREAS, the County has subsequently negotiated with the Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union to provide an ATM on acceptable terms, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the contract for installation and operation of an ATM be awarded to Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the County.
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Report from the Public Safety Committee
Mr. Evans, Chairman, said the committee has not met. The next meeting is April 27 at noon.
Report from the Budget and Quality Planning Committee
Mr. Proto, Vice Chairman, said the committee met April 15. The committee received an update on the status of the health insurance committee. The Committee also received a presentation from Carl Haynes and Bob Ross of TC3 expressing their concern of the lack of attendance at TC3 budget review meetings. They want to be sure they are presenting the adequate amount of information. The committee agreed to continue with the meetings but suggested there be advance agendas with three or four of the topics that will be discussed. In addition, the Committee continued its program evaluation review and invited Judy Tynyk to attend and give a brief update on her program evaluation. It evolved into a discussion of goals, reviews, and recognizing that there is a difference between policy-level evaluations and functional-level evaluations. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6.
Report from the Electric Power Committee
Mr. Stein, Chairman, said he received a letter from NYSEG Solutions listing the many contracts. April 12 was the date the first meter was read and it was at 125 East Court Street. He does not yet have the results of the sign up but hopes to in another week. The reason is several municipalities were unable to meet the deadline because of the their meeting schedule. However, NYSEG Solutions agreed to extend the deadline to April 16 to allow the additional municipalities and residential homeowners to sign-up if they wished. A resolution to extend the deadline is on the Board agenda. In addition, he announced they will be going to bid for natural gas. That bid will be going out April 30 and the due date is May 21.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 21 OF 1999 - EXTENDING DATE OF MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC POWER
MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Evans, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.
WHEREAS, the Master Agreement approved by this Board established March 31, 1999, as the closing date for signing up for the Electric Power Program, and
WHEREAS, several municipalities were unable to respond to the offer of NYSEG Solution's in a timely manner because of established municipal board meeting dates, and
WHEREAS, several municipalities may still wish to sign-up for the Electric Power Program, and
WHEREAS, NYSEG Solutions has agreed to extend the sign-up date to Friday, April 16, 1999, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Master Agreement approved by the Board of Representatives in Resolution No. 21 of 1999, dated February 2, 1999, is hereby amended to establish April 16, 1999, as the sign-up closing date.
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Report from the Information Management Committee
Mr. Evans, Chairman, said the committee met today and everything appears to be in good shape and on schedule. The Y2K working report is on file and will be updated at the end of this month. The next meeting is May 4.
Report from the Library Coordination Committee
Mr. Proto, Chairman, said the committee met April 13. The Committee scheduled visits to the four rural libraries. A list of questions was developed and sent to each library and will be discussed at those meetings. The committee received through the Finger Lakes Library System a set of data on Tompkins County service comparisons by library. The next meeting is May 11 and will be meeting with the Finger Lakes Library System. The Committee received a report at the last meeting about the Reading Centers. It was learned that both Centers are not getting the circulation and action hoped. At the suggestion of Representative Lane, Town Board representatives will be invited to a meeting to review the report. He said a map will be developed showing a 10-mile radius circle around e4ach of the existing four rural libraries, the two reading centers, and the Tompkins County Public Library to see how much overlap there is and how the services extend over the County borders. It is hoped committee members will receive this information before the meetings with the four rural libraries.
Approval of Minutes
It was MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Totman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the minutes of the April 6 meeting with the changes submitted.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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