Chair Mink called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: 13 Representatives. (Representative Kiefer arrived at 3:48 p.m.) Excused: 2 (Representatives Proto and Todd).
Presentation of Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 117 - ENDORSING STATE LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING INCREASING E-911 SURCHARGE
MOVED by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Totman. Ms. Kiefer arrived at this time. Chair Mink explained the reason for the resolution. Mr. Shurtleff said the money will be used to upgrade to mobile data system including a web browser. Ms. Kiefer stated for the record that she is grateful our Assembly-member has put us in the position of having to revote on this issue. Based on his analysis of the financial information he has advised us to request legislation for a much smaller surcharge and for just one year. Mr. Lane said he is also grateful there is an opportunity to vote on the resolution, but feels the previous action by the Board was sufficient.
A voice vote resulted as follows on the resolution: Ayes - 13; Noes - 0; Excused - 2 (Representatives Proto and Todd). RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives desires to maintain and improve the capabilities of E-911 service, and
WHEREAS, the current E-911 telephone surcharges, paid for by all system users, covers a limited portion of actual system operational expenses, and all other costs related to the system must be raised through property taxes, and
WHEREAS, this Board by Resolution No. 42 of 1999 requested the New York State Legislature to authorize an increase in the Tompkins County 911 Surcharge, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has recently introduced A.7108A/S4051A "AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to authorizing the county of Tompkins to impose fifty-five cents per access line per month surcharge for its enhanced emergency telephone system; and to repeal such provisions upon expiration thereof", now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That this Board endorses and requests State approval of legislation known as A.7108A/S.4051A authorizing the Tompkins County 911 Surcharge of $ .55 per month, and urges its elected representatives in the Senate and the Assembly to support this legislation.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
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Recess
Chair Mink declared recess at 3:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
4:07 p.m.
June 8, 1999
Executive Session
It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining issues and personnel matters. An executive session was held at 4:07 p.m. and returned to open session at 5:43 p.m.
Mrs. Schuler was excused at 5:10 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.