Chair Mink called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

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

Present: 14 Representatives. Representative Kiefer arrived at 5:34 p.m. Representative Koplinka-Loehr arrived at 5:38 p.m. Excused - 1 (Representative Schuler).

Presentation of Proclamation(s)

Chair Mink presented the following proclamation(s):

Commemorating the 25^th Anniversary of the WIC program in Tompkins County

Memorial Day in Tompkins County - May 31^st, to Representative Proto

Privilege of the Floor by the Public

No member of the public wished to speak.

Privilege of the Floor by Board Members

Mr. Winch, District No. 8 Representative, announced Farm City Day is going to be held on August 7^th from 11 until 4 p.m. at the Ainsley Farm in Newfield.

Mr. Proto, District No. 7 Representative, said at the last meeting he reported that County staff along with the members of the Sons of Union Veterans Reserve were working on the monument in Dewitt Park. He announced that work on that monument has been completed and all of the emblems, letters, and discs are up. Mr. Proto thanked Arel LeMaro, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, and his staff for their work on this project and said it was very appreciated over the past weekend. Mr. Proto said the proclamation read by Chair Mink was presented in Lansing over the past weekend to the Cemetery Association, Marines, and others gathered there for the Memorial Day remembrance.

Ms. Kiefer arrived at 5:34 p.m.

Ms. Kiefer, District No. 10 Representative, said at the present time there are only two Board members signed up to walk in the Flag Day parade on June 12th, and encouraged other Board members to participate.

Chair Mink said she was News Director of WHCU during the period 1978 to 1986 and used to cover the Board of Representatives meetings. During that time Harris B. Dates was very well-respected as Chairman of the Board. Ms. Mink said he was on the Board for 29 years and served as Chair for 12 years. He now resides in Florida but is in town visiting. Ms. Mink introduced Mr. Dates.

Harris Dates thanked the Board for the invitation to come to the Board meeting. He said he feels it should be a requirement that any person elected to serve on the Board shall read the history of Tompkins County.

Representative Koplinka-Loehr arrived at 5:38 p.m.

Report from the Library Construction Committee

Ms. Mink, Chair, said the Committee met today and reviewed some of the changes that are being made in response to questions that have been raised by members of the community and others. She said the entrance has been changed again and the stairs and the handicapped ramp have been removed. The Committee took another look at the City's initiative to improve pedestrian crossing and access to the Commons. She said the County Planning Department is working with the City on their application for Federal T-21 funds. An update on that funding application received today includes increasing the curb size in front of the Library to form a bump-out to shorten the distance across the street to make it easier for people to drop-off and pick up people from the Library. That application will be submitted on July 1^st. The Committee also looked at an animated computer film of what it would look like to enter the Library and move through the interior.

Report from the Y2K Network

Ms. Mink, Chair, said the group determined that a multi-page booklet will be published in September. The booklet will be distributed to all Ithaca Journal subscribers and all others. A separate, basic information piece will be placed in areas where there are vulnerable populations, including the elderly, and will be distributed with the assistance of Cooperative Extension. Ms. Mink said they are also looking at ways to connect with civic associations and various neighborhood associations. The Y2K small-business seminars will be held at the Holiday Inn on June 30. She reported the group was informed by Lee Shurtleff, Deputy Fire, Disaster, and EMS Coordinator, that the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Coordination is predicting that if an electrical blackout were to occur because of the Y2K situation, it would take only about six hours to get the power back on. One of the biggest concerns is that there will not be telephone service because on January 1^st everyone will be using the telephone and tying up the lines.

Report from the County Administrator

Mr. Erb reported that one of the issues that was outstanding in relation to the tobacco settlement is that there were hints from the federal government that they would attempt to secure some of the funds that came out of the State's lawsuit against tobacco companies. He said recently both houses of Congress approved language prohibiting the federal government from recouping any of the States' tobacco settlement proceeds. He said the President has said he will sign that bill.

Report from the County Attorney

Mr. Theisen had no report. He said it was a nice surprise to see Harris Dates who chaired the Board when he was a member.

Report from the Finance Director

Mr. Squires had no report.

Presentation - Affirmative Action Committee

Erica Mims, Chair of the Affirmative Action Committee, said she is present at this meeting at the invitation of Representative Koplinka-Loehr, who is Board Liaison to the Affirmative Action Committee. She said they have been working very hard this year to expand the Committee as it relates to the Affirmative Action Plan. They believe strongly in diversifying the Committee as a way of setting an example in Tompkins County.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ms. Mims displayed and read from the following overhead slides:

What do you mean by diversity?

• What is diversity?
• What value does our organization place on diversity?
• To be effective our organization must address both and we must continually reiterate that "different" does not have a negative connotation.

• Beyond Race and Gender, Roosevelt Thomas (AMACOM, 1992)
• Thomas focused on creating an environment that maximizes the potential and appreciates the diversity of every employee, not just women and minorities
• Most U.S. employees still consider diversity a "minority issue", posing the first challenge for an organizational initiative.

• Achieving a shared understanding about diversity
• Gather diversity definitions, principles and policy statements from other organizations as reference
• Involve a diverse group of people in the process
• Move forward. Define diversity and then begin determining what our organization wants to do about it
• Build simple models and pictures to explain what is meant and the linkages between diversity and success

Addition of Resolution(s) to the Agenda On motion and duly seconded and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, the following resolutions were added to the agenda:

Authorization to Implement Contracts for the Employment and Training Program

Allocation of Celebration Funds - Town of Dryden Dairy Day
 
 

Withdrawal of Resolution(s) from the Agenda

Chair Mink gave the appropriate committee chairman permission to withdraw the following resolution from the agenda:

Approval of the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board Bylaws

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

On motion and duly seconded and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, the following appointment(s) were approved under the Consent Agenda:

Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives to Incarceration Board – all terms expire December 31, 2001

Joni Brandon – At-large representative

Susan Cook – County Attorney representative

George Dentes - District Attorney

Susan Hatch – Law Guardian

Nell Mondy – Crime victim representative

John Beach – At-large representative

Linda Riley – Mental Health Professional

Judith Saul – Not-for-Profit Juvenile Services

Tim Joseph – County Representative

E911 Operations Committee

Clayton Bronson – Volunteer Fire Chief (West); term expires December 31, 2001

RESOLUTION NO. 107 - 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 the Health and Human Services, Public Safety, and Planning, Intergovernmental Relations and Education Committees, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments on his books:

Office for the Aging (#24)

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) ___________

6798 44772 Federal Revenue $1,458 6798 51000 Salary

6798 44772 Federal Revenue $ 365 6798 58800 Fringes

6798 44772 Federal Revenue $2,052 6798 52206 Computer Equipment

Explanation: Revenue increase permits coverage of actual time spent on Ombudsman Program; coverage of fringes associated with salary adjustment; and replacement of computer necessary for year 2000 compliance.

Fire, Disaster and EMS (#25)

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) ___________

3410 44960 Emergency Disaster $3,436 3410 54400 Program Expense

Assistance

Explanation: Expenses related to storm '98 Federal Aid.

Fire, Disaster and EMS (#28)

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) ___________

3410 42680 Insurance Recovery $2,872.50 3410 52206 Computer Equipment

Explanation: Check from Sheriff's insurance claim to deposit in computer equipment - to cover expenses related to new laptop purchases and associated equipment.

Planning, Intergovernmental Relations, and Education Committee (#26)

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) ___________

CD8695 44959 Federal Aid $500,000 CD8695 54400 Program Expense

Explanation: To set up budget for Homeownership III part 3.

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Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee

Mr. Stein, Chairman, reported the Committee met today to review two items that are on the agenda for this meeting. The next meeting will be June 10. At that meeting the Committee will review the TCAD Economic Strategy Plan. Copies of that Plan will be available on June 4^th and will be placed on file in the Board Office. He said he has distributed to all Board members copies of a small-business development report that was produced by Cornell University’s Office of Economic Development. He reminded Board members that the Transportation Enhancement Program deadline for grant submissions is July 1^st.

RESOLUTION NO. 108 - CREATION OF POSITIONS AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT –

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Penniman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

WHEREAS, the County has reassumed the Employment and Training Program under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), and

WHEREAS, two (2) permanent full-time positions (40 hours per week) of Job Developer are necessary to administer the program, and

WHEREAS, these positions shall be funded under Job Training Partnership Act formula funds and shall continue so long as such funds or similar funds exist, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development, and Budget and Quality Planning Committees, That two (2) permanent full-time (40 hour) positions of Job Developer , labor grade K(11)-743 white collar, be created effective June 1, 1999,

RESOLVED, further, That the following budget adjustment be made:

APPROPRIATION

CD 6290.51000 Salaries $ 29,677

CD 6290.58800 Fringes 7,423

CD 6290.54400 Program Exp. 152,900

Total…………………… $190,000

REVENUE

CD 6290.44790 Federal Aid Job Training $190,000

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WHEREAS, the County must enter into various agreements to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives outlined for the Employment and Training program, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the Board of Representatives delegates the responsibility of authorizing and monitoring contracts for the Employment and Training Program to the Economic and Workforce Development Committee or its successor, without further authorization from the Board with the understanding that periodic reports will be made to the full Board.

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RESOLUTION NO. 110 - ALLOCATION OF CELEBRATION FUNDS - TOWN OF DRYDEN DAIRY DAY

MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Lane. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes – 13, Noes – 1 (Representative Joseph); Excused – 1 (Representative Schuler). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden has requested funds to be appropriated to them for the Dryden Dairy Day, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee, That the Finance Director be authorized to appropriate $1,500 from A7550.54400 Celebrations to the Town of Dryden for the Dairy Day,

RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee be authorized to execute the necessary agreement with the Town of Dryden.

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Report from the Health and Human Services Committee

Mr. Winch, Chairman, had no report or resolutions.

Report from the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

Ms. Blanchard, Chair, reported the Committee met this morning and had two interesting discussions and presentations on the Engineering Services Team who is working on how the County is currently paying for engineering services. The Committee heard from Mr. Erb on the position of Public Works Commissioner and whether that position should be filled.

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

Mr. Evans, Chairman, reported the Committee met and received a presentation from Karen MacDonald on a canine (K-9) program which she is seeking funding for. The Committee also had a DWI report that stated that the selective-enforcement patrols results remain constant; however, there has been a major increase in DWI enforcement from the road patrols. Mr. Evans said the Assigned Counsel Program reported that they expect the level of work to remain constant. There was also a report on what would happen if the fees were increased. If fees went to $50/hour total cost would be $900,000; if $75/hour, $1.3 million. The Probation Department reported there is currently only one client on the electronic-monitoring program, therefore, the Department is losing money on that program. The Department has offered use of that to the Ithaca Drug Court for use by individuals using that program. Ms. Leinthall, Probation Director, reported that the Assembly has passed legislation to allow Tompkins County to transfer local cases to Drug Court. The Committee had a lengthy discussion on the Juris-monitoring program for persons with domestic-violence restraining orders with a lot of concern expressed by the Committee about the safety and effectiveness of the program. The Committee will be receiving monthly reports on that program.

RESOLUTION NO. 111 - AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FOR THE TOMPKINS COUNTY D.A.R.E. PROGRAM

MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Totman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department has been awarded an anonymous donation in the amount of $1,250 to be used for the Tompkins County D.A.R.E. Program, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept the donation of $1,250 to be used for the purpose aforementioned,

RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to his books for 1999:

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

REVENUE: A3113.42706 D.A.R.E. Donations $1,250

APPROPRIATION: A3113.54484 D.A.R.E. Program $1,250

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RESOLUTION NO. 112 - APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT AND OVERTIME PAY AT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Penniman. A short roll call vote resulted as follows: Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Excused – 1 (Representative Schuler). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Department needs to request replacement pay for employees who were disabled or injured, and

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy allows for such replacement pay for employees who have been out more than two months, and

WHEREAS, the County Board set aside $200,000 in the Contingent Fund for overtime costs at the Sheriff's Department when the 1999 budget was adopted, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget and Quality Planning Committees, That the Director of Finance appropriate $35,009 from the Contingent Fund to cover replacement pay for the first quarter at the Sheriff's Department,

RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance appropriate $39,834 from the $200,000 set aside in the Contingent Fund for overtime cost at the Sheriff's department.

APPROPRIATION:

FROM: A1990.54400 $74,843

TO:
 

		OVERTIME		REPLACEMENT PAY PER FISCAL POLICY
CIVIL DIVISION
A3111-51000 Regular Pay		898		1,009
A3111-51200 Overtime Pay		449		0
A3111-58800 Fringe		337		252
TOTAL		1,684		1,261
INVESTIGATION DIVISION
A3112-51000 Regular Pay		3,978		0
A3112-51200 Overtime Pay		1,989		0
A3112-58800 Fringe		1,492		0
TOTAL		7,459		0
UNIFORM DIVISION
A3113-51000 Regular Pay		14,842		18,748
A3113-51200 Overtime Pay		7,421		0
A3113-58800 Fringe		5,566		4,687
TOTAL		27,829		23,435
CORRECTIONS DIVISION
A3150-51000 Regular Pay		20,198		8,250
A3150-51200 Overtime Pay		10,099		0
A3150-58800 Fringe		7,574		2,063
TOTAL		37,871		10,313

Department Total 74,843 35,009

NET AMOUNT NEEDED FROM CONTINGENT MONEY $39,834

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RESOLUTION NO. 113 - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCH HILL TOWER ANTENNA SYSTEMS, INC. – FIRE COORDINATOR

MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Blanchard. Ms. Kiefer asked if the Consultant would be looking at hybrid modalities. Ms. Blanchard said she is not clear what that term means. Ms. Kiefer said she wanted to know whether a hybrid system could serve the County equally well for the purpose of EMS needs. Ms. Blanchard said she would see that this is clarified. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Excused – 1 (Representative Schuler). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

WHEREAS, Tompkins County is evaluating proposed improvements and upgrades to the voice radio communications system, including the present microwave configuration, and

WHEREAS, the future radio system design will require an undetermined number of radio transmitting and receiving sites, and

WHEREAS, the County desires a benchmark radio propagation analysis to verify the transmitting/receiving facilities necessary to meet radio coverage requirements, and

WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to conduct an independent propagation study was sent out, received, and three proposals were evaluated, including interviews, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That a contract be executed with Dutch Hill Tower Antenna Systems, Inc., to complete such services,

RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be authorized to execute contracts to implement this study for $15,500 with a contingency of $3,000.

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

Mr. Joseph, Chairman, went through each of the budget scenarios that were distributed. Mr. Joseph said the resolution on the agenda has targets set at one percent below the current year’s spending. At the time the scenarios were made, they were using a zero percent change. He said the reason for doing the scenarios was an attempt to explain what type of budget the Board is facing. He said after the Committee reviewed the budget scenarios, it was felt that the Board and departments should be prepared for a difficult budget year. Although not unanimous, the Committee voted to approve a target reduction.

RESOLUTION NO. 114 - ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES AND FISCAL TARGETS FOR ALL COUNTY BUDGETING UNITS FOR PRE PREPARATION OF THE 2000 BUDGET

MOVED by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Proto. Mr. Lane said over the last three to four years the Board has operated on a zero percent increase with the idea of trying to get County departments to operate on "bare bones" budgets. He said he feels asking departments to go to a negative one percent target would be too extreme.

It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Stein, to amend paragraph one in first RESOLVED to delete the words "minus one percent" at the end of the first sentence, and delete the words "minus one percent" at the end of paragraph two.

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr said he cannot support the amendment because the Board has the potential of having capital projects that will require balancing its needs. He feels having a one percent reduction will provide the Board with a stronger tool with which to do that balancing. Mr. Penniman also felt a one percent reduction would provide the Board with much needed flexibility to fund new initiatives and setting priorities. He feels target budgets should receive closer scrutiny.

Mr. Evans said he is concerned for small departments because they have little room to make adjustments to accommodate this reduction.

Ms. Kiefer said she feels the it is the program committee’s responsibility to closely scrutinize target budgets. She feels a zero percent target is already a three percent cut because of the negotiated salary increases.

A voice vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes – 11, Noes – 3 (Representatives Joseph, Koplinka-Loehr, and Penniman). MOTION CARRIED.

A voice vote on the resolution as amended resulted as follows: Ayes – 12, Noes – 2 (Representatives Kiefer and Koplinka-Loehr); Excused -1 (Representative Schuler). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy specifies that a fiscal target is the maximum amount of general revenue spending authority that a department head or program director may request without initiating an Over-Target Request, and changes in fiscal targets should be communicated to department heads and program directors as timely as possible in order for them to submit their budget requests by June 16, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives wishes to establish targets for departments and agencies in preparing 2000 budget requests, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Quality Planning Committee, That fiscal targets for all budgeting units for preparation of the 2000 budget are hereby established as follows:

1. For not-for-profit agencies grants, the amount approved in the 1999 adopted budget minus any over-target funding designated as one-time minus any funds reappropriated from previous years. For Towns and Villages applying for reimbursement for County-wide services, and for Human Service and Criminal Justice agencies, such amount shall be further adjusted pursuant to the Sales Tax Agreement between the County and City of Ithaca.

2. For all County departments excluding than Tompkins Cortland Community College, an amount equal to the general revenue portion of the 1999 adopted County budget, less any over-target funding designated as one-time less any funds reappropriated from previous years.

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RESOLUTION NO. 115 - ESTABLISHING FRINGE BENEFITS PAYMENT RATE FOR 2000

MOVED by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Proto, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present. Ms. Kiefer noted that each year a calculation of actual fringe costs is done and rounded to 25 percent; she asked what this year's calculation showed. Mr. Joseph said that calculation has not yet been done; it is too early to do it.

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Quality Planning Committee, That the fringe benefits payment rate for 2000, which amount shall be charged to all County departments, shall be 25 percent.

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Report from the Government Operations Committee

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chairman, reported the next meeting will be at noon on June 3^rd in the Scott Heyman Conference Room. At that meeting the Committee will hear a report on how to institutionalize the role of the Affirmative Action Committee into the County’s hiring process. The County Administrator will also be giving his recommendations on the County’s organizational structure.

Report from the Planning and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Mr. Lane, Chairman, reported he attended the graduation ceremony for Tompkins Cortland Community College and said it was a very nice ceremony. He said TC3 is a community college that provides a great service to the area. Mr. Lane reported the Committee met on May 25^th and discussed the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Board and will be sending a delegation to Southern Tier Central to take a look at that region and talk with that Board as to what it does for its counties. The Committee had a long discussion on the Environmental Management Council and reviewed a draft of the recommendations on the membership of that Council. He said he has written to all mayors and supervisors to solicit their opinions. The Committee reviewed the Cooperative Extension program and what items need to be given special consideration during budget deliberations. The Committee also received a report from Representative Winch on the Fish and Wildlife Board.

Individual Member-filed Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 116 - CLARIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR BOARD SUPPORT OF LIBRARY OPERATING EXPENSES

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

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives recognizes the importance of its library for County residents from all areas and all walks of life, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives understands and supports the operational needs of the Tompkins County Public Library, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives will strive to support those operational needs within the budgetary constraints from year to year, and

WHEREAS, potential contributors to the Library Foundation's fund raising drive have raised concerns about their potential contributions resulting in a lowering of allocations for Tompkins County Public Library currently provided by the County, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives acknowledges its responsibility to provide operating funds for the library for what is understood to be basic services to the best of its ability,

RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives welcomes efforts by private individuals and foundations to enhance those funds and recognizes that these supplementary efforts are not intended to replace county-supported operating funds for the library.

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Report from the Air Service Task Force

Ms. Blanchard, Chair, reported the Committee will meet on June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Airport Conference Room. The Committee will hear from Garrity Communications on a public relations plan for the Airport.

Report from the Communications Capital Project Committee

Ms. Blanchard, Chair, reported the Committee convened its first meeting on May 25^th and she distributed a list of things she felt the Committee needed to do. Different persons were assigned responsibilities: Lee Shurtleff for E911; Jack Miller for Communication Towers, Ward Hungerford for the Highway Division's outpost; and James Hanson for DOT relocation, and Bill Benjamin for overall consolidation. The Committee discussed how to bring together various elements of projects and make decisions as far as implications for the Capital Program. The Committee concluded that the relocation of the New York State Department of Transportation facility should come forward as a separate project for the time being. It was felt that there is an opportunity that it can be collapsed into the 911 centralization project, however, more work needs to be done before that can happen. She reported the Committee passed a resolution asking for authorization from the Contingent Fund to do some preliminary studies. The next meeting will be June 22 at 2 p.m. in the Scott Heyman Conference Room. Ms. Kiefer asked that she receive minutes from this Committee.

Report from the Electric Power Committee

Mr. Stein, Chairman, reported the County is moving into the area of natural gas aggregation, and that four bids from NYSEG Solutions, All Energy, Enron, and Empire Natural Gas were opened last Friday and have been turned over to the Consultant. Mr. Stein said he expects the Electric and Gas Committee will be meeting next week.

Report from the Information Management Committee

Mr. Evans, Chairman, reported the Committee met today at noon and Y2K continues to be on schedule. There are only two departments at this time that have not been reviewed - Mental Health and the District Attorney's office. He announced the June 15^th meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be July 6^th. Mr. Evans reported the tax map project should be complete by July 1. The County Clerk imaging program continues to be discussed and a grant has been received in the amount of $15,000. The Web Site Project Team should complete its work by the end of the month, and the telephone project should also be complete by the end of the month.

Report from the Library Coordination Committee

Mr. Proto, Chairman, reported the Committee met on May 26^th in Danby and is now in the process of looking at the reading rooms and getting input from town board members. The Committee will meet in Caroline on June 3^rd, and on June 8^th at the Tompkins County Public Library.

Report from the Public Safety Building Space Committee

Mr. Joseph, Chairman, reported the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. The next meeting will be June 4^th at 8 a.m.

Approval of Minutes of May 18, 1999

It was MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Mr. Joseph, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the minutes of May 18, 1999. MINUTES APPROVED.

Adjournment

On motion the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

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