Vice Chair Lane called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2001 - A Local Law Amending Article 25 of the Tompkins County Charter and Code Regarding Workforce Development and asked if anyone wished to speak.

No one wished to speak and the public hearing was declared closed at 5:31 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: 13 Representatives. Representative Mink arrived at 5:40 p.m. Representative Schuler arrived at 6:30 p.m.

Privilege of the Floor by the Public

Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, spoke of jet skis on Cayuga Lake and asked the Board to support imposing a ban on them. She asked the Board for assistance in getting the June 14 meeting of Common Council’s Economic Development meeting televised on the government access channel. She said she videotaped the meeting herself and it will be shown on Pegasys but her request to have it televised in an empty time slot in the Government Access channel has been rejected.

Mr. Winch, District No. 6 Representative, reported he attended a ceremony on June 16^th for the induction of Mark Freelove from a Boy Scout to an Eagle Scout. He said since 1946 there have been eight gentlemen who have attained this status. A requirement of being an Eagle Scout is for the person to participate in a public project. Mark oversaw the building of a handicapped ramp on the Masonic Temple. Many people spoke at the ceremony about what a very special individual Mark is and how much they learned from him. Mr. Winch said Mark is severely handicapped and is in a wheelchair. He said Mark mastered many obstacles because he sees them as challenges and opportunities.

Mr. Proto, District No. 7 Representative, spoke of the upcoming 2002 budget process and said as the Board becomes more involved it also becomes more aware of the impact on the County budget process due to the delay of the State budget. He asked Representative Joseph to consider asking departments to provide the Budget and Capital Committee a report on what the impact the State budget delay has on the departmental budgets.

Chair Mink arrived at 5:40 p.m.

Mr. Lalley, District No. 13 Representative, acknowledged the work of Wendy Skinner, Public Information Coordinator, and Robert Nicholas, Airport Manager, in getting the word out about the implications of the pull-out of U.S. Airways and replacement by U.S. Airways Express from the Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport. He said the news was handled properly with all pertinent parties being well-informed.

Mr. Todd, District No. 8 Representative, announced the Space Lab will go over Tompkins County between 3:17 a.m. and 3:26 a.m. on June 20th. He said it will probably be the most visible tomorrow as it will be at any time.

Special Topical Presentation – Women’s Opportunity Center

Dammi Herath, Executive Director of the Women’s Opportunity Center, provided the Board with a presentation on services that are provided by the Center. She said the Center provides career counseling, educational counseling, job placement, computer/internet access, skill assessment, interview practice, and other services to women who have separated or divorced, been widowed, or have experienced other different circumstances. She said already in 2001 there has been a large increase in the number of women served as well as job placements. Ms. Herath distributed to the Board a packet of information on the Center.

Report from the County Administrator

Mr. Whicher responded to a comment that was made on WHCU radio this morning stating the County failed to comply with a FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request. He said he is the Freedom of Information Officer for the County, and the County tries to comply as quickly as possible with FOIL requests. Mr. Whicher said the County goes to great lengths to see that all requests are honored and that there are no barriers to anyone receiving information. In regard to comments made on the radio this morning, the party had requested an extensive amount of information and they were responded to within the five business days required by law. He noted that the response took seven days but two of those days were a Saturday and Sunday.

Report from the County Attorney

Mr. Wood, Deputy County Attorney, reported the County Code has been updated and is available on the County’s website. Mr. Wood provided the County with an update on the Town of Ithaca’s challenge to the County’s redistricting local law and said it was dismissed by the Supreme Court. He said a notice of appeal was received by the Town which will be heard by the Appellate Division on June 28^th. In the meantime, the Town has requested a stay, asking that the County’s reapportionment plan be put on hold. He said a ruling has not been received; however, he has instructed the Board of Elections to proceed as if the County was going ahead with the redistricting plan as described in the Law.

Mr. Lane spoke of the work Deputy Attorney Wood has done on the redistricting process. He said Mr. Wood has been advising the Charter Review Committee since January and has given the Committee thorough, well-researched advice. He said Mr. Wood has worked very hard working for the Committee and in doing work in the absence of Henry Theisen, County Attorney.

Report from the Finance Director

Mr. Squires reported the audited financial statements of the County will be presented to the Budget and Capital Committee on June 21^st. He said the County will be publishing the required legal notice of the audit.

Addition of Resolution(s) to the Agenda

On motion and duly seconded and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add the following resolution(s) to the agenda:

There were no resolution(s) withdrawn from the agenda.

Withdrawal of Appointment(s) from the Agenda

An appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Board was withdrawn from the agenda.

Chair’s Report and Appointment(s)

Chair Mink called attention to a letter she received from Town of Caroline Supervisor, Donald Barber, regarding intermunicipal relations and the apparent breakdown in communication between members of the County Board and some municipal leaders around the County. In his letter Mr. Barber expressed a desire to try to bridge that gap. Ms. Mink said she encourages Mr. Barber’s efforts and asked that he take the lead in this.

Chair’s Appointments

Chair Mink made the following appointment(s):

Workforce Development Board

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

It was MOVED by Mr. Totman, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the following appointment(s) Under the Consent Agenda:

Tompkins County Public Library

Thomas Colbert - term expires December 31, 2003

Local Emergency Planning Committee

George Totman – Chair, Public Safety Committee

Report from the Budget and Capital Committee

Mr. Joseph, Chairman, reported the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting.

Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Government Operations Committee

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chairman, reported the Committee met on June 7^th. He said the Affirmative Action and Workforce Diversity Committee’s work plan for 2001 was reviewed by the Committee. He said the Committee discussed looking at what progress has been made in the past year on the County-wide diversification efforts. Three levels were established that will be used to evaluate that progress: a review of the statistics, self-assessment by reviewing the role and responsibility of all players, and a County-wide climate survey to review what has been done to date. Mr. Koplinka-Loehr said the Committee also continued discussion on what assessment data should be available on the Internet. There was also discussion on voting machines and the elections that will be held in the fall.

RESOLUTION NO. 134 - AWARD OF CONTRACT – DEFERRED COMPENSATION

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Moved by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Finance Department has competitively solicited for proposals for Deferred Compensation Administrative Services, and

WHEREAS, four (4) proposals were received on May 15, 2001, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Deferred Compensation Committee has reviewed the proposals received, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Deferred Compensation Committee has made the recommendation that the contract be awarded to Nationwide Retirement Solutions of Dublin, OH, and

WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined that this is the lowest delivery cost to the County, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the contract be awarded to Nationwide Retirement Solutions of Dublin, OH for a five-year term,

RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the County.

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RESOLUTION NO. 135 - AUTHORIZATION FOR PROGRAM RECONFIGURATION –

CENTRAL SERVICES

Moved by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

WHEREAS, Central Services is a program of County Administration, and

WHEREAS, changes within County Administration prevent appropriate staff oversight of this program, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Department has a need for additional staff to help with additional Workforce Development responsibilities, and

WHEREAS, the staff person in County Administration responsible for Central Services can be transferred back to Personnel to fill their needs and the Personnel Department can provide the department with appropriate oversight, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capital Committees, That Program 6215 Central Services be moved from County Administration to Personnel,

RESOLVED, further, That the Fiscal Target for County Administration be reduced by $63,130 and the Fiscal Target for Personnel be increased by the same amount.

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RESOLUTION NO. 136 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM DEED –

PROPERTY REDEEMED BEFORE COUNTY AUCTION

Moved by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Administrator is authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed conveying property acquired by the County through 2000 tax foreclosure, back to the previous owners upon payment of all back taxes, penalties, interest and fees, as follows:

WHEREAS, there presently exists Bills in the New York State Assembly (A8587) and New York State Senate (S4350), which propose amending the General Municipal Law Section 207-c definition of "injury or illness," and

WHEREAS, this change would require municipalities to pay covered officers benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 207-c whenever a workplace injury is found to be compensable by the Workers’ Compensation Board, and

WHEREAS, the current definition affords covered officers ample protection from injuries and illnesses that directly relate to "heightened risk" faced by such officers, and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would provide the same tax free, full pay protection intended for officers injured in the line of duty, to any covered officers who suffer any ordinary workplace injury, enhancing Workers’ Compensation Benefits, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and Tompkins County Sheriff does hereby oppose Senate Bill S4350 and Assembly Bill A8587 which would not provide any additional coverage to those police officers who are injured in a "heightened risk" situation, but would enhance the benefits received for any workplace injury,

RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to New York State Governor George Pataki; Senator John Kuhl; Senator James Seward; Assemblyman, Martin Luster; Special Assistant for InterCounty Affairs, Roger W. Trifthauser; and InterCounty Association of Western New York and New York State Association of Counties.

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

Mr. Lane, Chairman, reported the Committee met on June 12 and had guests from the Ukraine in attendance, including the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer operations in that City. Mr. Lane said the Committee spent most of the meeting discussing the Bostwick Road project. Mr. Lane said the Committee has discussed the upcoming budget situation and is aware of the implications of increasing the cost of the project to the County. The Committee has taken a second look at the project and after modifications, are recommending that the Board proceed with the award of bid at the original cost of $2.3 million that was approved last summer. Mr. Lane said they will not be asking for any additional money. They will be eliminating one of the alternative: the construction of a cold storage building. This is something the Committee would like to see addressed and will be looking into other options that would fill this need. He said they will also be proceeding with a five percent contingency rather than 10 percent.

Another item discussed by the Committee was the award of bid for the Old 76 Road bridge and the announcement that the Newfield Covered Bridge is going to receive National Historic Registry status.

WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins signed consecutive Licenses to Enter County Airport Property for Cornell University to install and maintain groundwater wells and to install and maintain an underground collection system in connection with contamination emanating from their chemical disposal and radiation burial sites, and

WHEREAS, the most recent License to Enter expired on June 9, 2001 and there is a need for Cornell University to continue remediation, monitoring, and maintenance work at the groundwater wells located on airport property, and

WHEREAS, said remediation, monitoring, and maintenance is likely to be necessary for many years to come, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to sign a License to Enter for a period of five (5) years, commencing on June 9, 2001,

RESOLVED, further, That maps of well locations showing pollution plumes, data, and reports continue to be timely filed at the locations agreed upon as necessary among the County Airport Manager, the County Planning Department, and the County Environmental Health staff and that Cornell University keeps the Public Works Committee informed about their progress by way of an annual presentation to that committee, and is required to give advance notice to the County of any additional wells being drilled.

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WHEREAS, a Project for the North Triphammer Road Bridge over Gulf Creek (BIN 3314360) and Highway Reconstruction, P.I.N. 375228, (the Project) in the Town of Lansing, is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent non-Federal funds, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 165 and 167 adopted in August 1997 approved the Project and authorized execution of an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation regarding administration and funding of Scoping, Design (Phases I-VI) and Right of Way Incidentals, and

WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to advance the above project by making a commitment of 100 percent of the non-federal share of the costs of Construction, Construction Inspection and Supervision, and

WHEREAS, in order to expedite advancement of the Project and realize potential total project cost reductions, the New York State Department of Transportation requires the County to appropriate one hundred percent (100%) of the project costs and then file the reimbursement of eligible costs, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby approves the above-subject project and authorizes the County of Tompkins to pay in the first instance one hundred percent (100%) of the Federal and non-Federal share of the costs of Construction, Construction Inspection and Supervision work for the subject Project or portions thereof,

RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $2,326,000 is hereby made available within account HZ5103.59239.53.01, Triphammer Capital Project Account, to cover the cost of participation in the construction phase of the Project,

RESOLVED, further, That in the event of full Federal and non-Federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon notification of the New York State Department of Transportation thereof,

RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Highway Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to execute all necessary agreements, certifications and reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible,

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 Project,

RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

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RESOLUTION NO. 140 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, a Project for the Trumbull Corners Road Bridges over West Enfield Creek, BIN 3314210 and BIN 3367940, PIN 375230, (the Project) in the Town of Enfield, is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent non-Federal funds, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 130 adopted on May 21, 1996 approved the Project and authorized execution of an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation regarding administration and funding of Scoping, Design (Phases I-VI) and Right of Way Incidentals, and

WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to advance the above project by making a commitment of 100 percent of the non-federal share of the costs of Construction, Construction Inspection and Supervision, and

WHEREAS, in order to expedite advancement of the Project and realize potential total project cost reductions, the New York State Department of Transportation requires the County to appropriate one hundred percent (100%) of the project costs and then file the reimbursement of eligible costs, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby approves the above-subject project and authorizes the County of Tompkins to pay in the first instance one hundred percent (100%) of the Federal and non-Federal share of the costs of Construction, Construction Inspection and Supervision work for the subject Project or portions thereof,

RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $881,000 is hereby made available within account HZ5103.59239.53.04, Trumbull Corners Capital Project Account, to cover the cost of participation in the construction phase of the Project,

RESOLVED, further, That in the event of full Federal and non-Federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon notification of the New York State Department of Transportation thereof,

RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Highway Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to execute all necessary agreements, certifications and reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible,

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 Project,

RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

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RESOLUTION NO. 141 - AWARD OF BID - TOMPKINS COUNTY DPW BOSTWICK

There was discussion about the low bidders for the project. It was stated by Mr. Penniman that as the project changed and some alternates changed, the lowest bidders changed also. Mr. Lane said he would have liked to see the cold storage facility included; however, there are not enough funds. He said he believes the process that was followed was fair and proper.

Mr. Lalley expressed concern about asbestos and feels a ten percent contingency would be more appropriate than a five percent on this particular project.

Mr. Winch said this is a project that has been a long time coming and desperately needed. Reference was made to a letter that was received by a contractor. Mr. Winch stated that letter was not part of the decision making process.

A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes – 12, Noes – 2 (Representatives Lalley and Proto); Excused – 1 (Representative Schuler). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Finance Department has duly advertised for bids for the Tompkins County DPW Bostwick Road Expansion project, and

WHEREAS, seventeen (17) bids were received for four (4) contracts bid and publicly opened and read on May 14, 2001, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the base bids plus four (4) alternates for emergency generator (E3), paint booth mechanical upgrade (M2), direct digital control system (M1), and slab insulation (G2), be accepted and awarded to the apparent low bidders as follows:

General Construction Contract Paul Yaman Construction $1,304,400

Cortland, NY

Electrical Contract Richardson Brothers Electric 218,700

Ithaca, NY

Mechanical Contract James L. Lewis, Inc. 334,000

Chenango Forks, NY

Plumbing Contract American Ambient Mechanicals, Inc. 83,830

Whitney Point, NY

TOTAL $1,940,930

RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the successful contractors and to execute change orders of up to five (5) percent of the contract total,

RESOLVED, further, That the Facilities Division be authorized to implement this bid on behalf of the County, funds being available in Capital Account No. HZ 5101.59239.

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Report from the Planning Committee

Mr. Penniman, Chairman, had no report.

Report from the Health and Human Services Committee

Mr. Proto, Vice Chair, reported the Committee met on May 16^th. He said the focus of the meeting centered around employment for youth in the summer months and transportation issues. Mr. Proto said the Youth Board is reducing the number of members on that Board per State regulations. He announced a meeting will be held on June 22^nd at the Lakeside Nursing Home to discuss the staff shortage in nursing homes and the impact this is having. He reminded Committee members that tomorrow’s meeting will be held in the Youth Bureau conference room.

Representative Schuler arrived at 6:30 p.m.
 
 
 
 

RESOLUTION NO. 142 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Moved by Mr. Proto, seconded by Mrs. Schuler, and unanimously adopted by voice vote.

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

Social Services (#28)

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) _____

Explanation: The HEAP year opens in the Fall and shuts down in the Spring. Allocations of the 100% Federal program funding have been more generous this season than in the past. This adjustment reflects this reality in the Department of Social Services budget.

The Department of Social Services has been awarded a Community Solutions for Transportation grant to improve access to public transportation by TANF Cash Assistance – and TANF Services-eligible residents of the county. The approved proposal would pool these funds with grants awarded directly to TCAT for a range of new and expanded transportation programs for the county’s working poor.

Workforce Development (#29) – Pending Committee Action June 19, 2001

Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) __________

CD.6290.44959 Federal Revenue $35,875 CD6290.54491 Subcontracts

Explanation: Funds to be used to administer the 2001 TANF Summer Youth Employment Program.

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

Mr. Stein, Chairman, reported the Committee met this morning and had a lengthy discussion about the HUD program. He said funding is being reviewed for the Workforce Investment Act at the federal level and is being cut by 35 percent. The Committee discussed empire zones and said they will discuss it again when the State Legislature takes official action. Mr. Stein said the Planning Department was given approval to submit an application for an economic development grant that could bring $750,000 to Tompkins County. This grant would provide, as a loan, infrastructure for the Carpenter industrial park on Route 13. There was also a report given on the budget guidelines for rural libraries, update on security issues at the Tompkins County Public Library, and a final report from the Downtown Visitors and Convention Center. In response to a question, Mr. Stein said the rural libraries will submit a joint request for their core budget that includes a two percent reduction.

RESOLUTION NO. 143 - ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. e4OF 2001 – A LOCAL

WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Department has been established by the Workforce Development Act, and

WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held before the Board of Representatives on June 19, 2001, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2001, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic and Workforce Development and Government Operations Committees, That Local Law No. 4 of the year 2001 – A Local Law Amending Article 25 of the Tompkins County Charter and Code regarding the Workforce Development Program is adopted, and

RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said Local Law, and shall within five (5) days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State.

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RESOLUTION NO. 144 - AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE

STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office applied for grant monies from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $20,000 to cover project equipment costs for the Traffic Safety Enforcement, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $20,000, and

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office 2001 budget will provide the funding for a matching contribution of $2,222, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the grant award of $20,000 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services be accepted.

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WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office Administration, because of the increased volume of juvenile transports and the required distance of travel to the juvenile facilities, needs a total of $700 in Petty Cash, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Sheriff’s Office Petty Cash account be raised by $300 to a total of $700.

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RESOLUTION NO. 146 - PROGRAM RECONFIGURATION CHANGE AND FISCAL

WHEREAS, two-year (2001-2002) funding for ATI Initiatives was approved in the 2001 Budget, and

WHEREAS, this program is eligible for State and Federal Aid through the Probation and Social Services Departments and revenue eligible through the Mental Health Department, and

WHEREAS, this eligibility will generate approximately $200,000 in revenue each year through these three departments, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services, Public Safety, and Budget and Capital Committees, That effective immediately and retroactively to January 1, 2001 (for revenue eligibility purposes) Program 4450 ATI Initiatives be known as Program 3750 Alternatives to Incarceration Initiatives,

RESOLVED, further, That Program 3750 Alternatives to Incarceration Initiatives be a program within the Probation Department and maintain its own separate Fiscal Target,

RESOLVED, further, That the following positions be moved from County Administration to Probation:

2.0 Administrative Services Coordinators (13/754)) 40.0 Hours

1. Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator (85/185) 40.0 Hours

1. Security Officer (09-650) 40.0 Hours

1. Security Supervisor (12-756) 40.0 Hours

1. Administrative Assistant (12-535) 40.0 Hours

RESOLVED, further, That the following budget adjustment be made for 2001:

REVENUE: A3160.42270 ATI Initiatives $ 98,148

APPROPRIATION A4311.51000 Mental Health Personnel 49,931

• within 30 days after receipt of the certification of surplus funds by the Director of Finance, the Departments of Probation, Social Services, and Mental Health be required to report back to the Director of Finance the portion of their surplus (or deficit) that is directly or indirectly attributable to the ATI Initiatives Program

• by May 31^st, an annual report of the expenditures, revenues, and caseloads relative to the ATI Initiatives Program will be presented to the County Administrator, Director of Finance, Public Safety Committee, Budget and Capital Committee and Board of Representatives

Report from the Charter Review Committee

Mr. Lane, Chairman, reported the Committee has begun an in-depth review of the Charter and Code. He said five responses were received from division heads and departments regarding what changes they would like to see made. Mr. Whicher will be bringing this item up at the next department head meeting and will ask that the Committee be informed of changes they would like to see made as well as areas department heads would like to see remain intact. Mr. Penniman has suggested that before the Charter Review Committee considers changes, that they first be presented to the appropriate program committee. Mr. Lane said that would happen.

Report from the Communications Capital Project Committee

Ms. Blanchard, Chair, announced the next meeting will be June 26^th at noon.

Report from the Information Management Committee

Ms. Kiefer, Chair, reported the Committee met this morning and learned that due to changes that have occurred in the Purchasing Division, the policy has never been implemented. Ms. Kiefer said the Committee learned from Mr. McClure, Information Technology Services Director, that the Norton Anti-virus software program has been chosen as the standard anti-virus software program throughout the County. The Committee discussed this and the financial impact it will have. At the next meeting on July 17 the Committee will discuss the Privacy Policy.

Report from the Space and Location Committee

Ms. Mink, Chair, reported the Committee will meet on June 25^th.

Report from the Tompkins 2020 Committee

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chairman, reported the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting.

Approval of Minutes of May 15, 31, and June 5, 2001

It was MOVED by Mr. Winch, seconded by Mr. Totman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 31, and June 5, 2001 meetings with the changes submitted by Representative Kiefer. MINUTES APPROVED.
 
 
 
 

Recess

Chair Mink declared recess from 6:57 p.m. to 7:06 p.m.

Executive Session

It was MOVED by Mr. Lalley, seconded by Mr. Penniman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to enter into executive session at 7:06 p.m. to discuss real estate matters.

The meeting returned to open session at 7:08 p.m.

Motion Pertaining to Real Estate

It was MOVED by Mr. Proto, seconded by Ms. Davis, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to accept an offer for $275,000 for the Biggs A building from TransAmerica Engineering Corporation.
 

Adjournment

On motion the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.