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

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Roll Call of Members

Chair Mink stated that as the Board recites the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag this evening the words take on a special meaning.  She spoke of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and asked that everyone take this moment to mourn for the loss of innocent lives, grieve for the thousands of families they left behind, honor the unimaginable courage of the firefighters, police, and rescue workers, and reaffirm our belief that what’s best in the human spirit will prevail.

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

 Present:  14 Representatives.  Vacancy – 1 (District No. 2).

Presentation of Proclamation(s)

 Ms. Mink presented the following proclamations:

September 17 – 21, 2001 as Sheriff’s Week in Tompkins County to Sheriff Meskill and   Undersheriff Haus;
September, 2001, as Latino Heritage Month in Tompkins County.

Privilege of the Floor by the Public

Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, said at the last Board meeting she brought forward concerns she had relating to the recreation partnership and has not received a response to those concerns.  She also said she feels there is a serious problem with vehicles speeding within City limits.  Ms. Gougakis spoke of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and said it was a terrible tragedy for America.  Lastly, Ms. Gougakis expressed anger towards the Casey Stevens radio show and said she feels she has been personally attacked by comments made on the show.  She believes he must be held accountable and noted that many Board members go on his show.

 Peter Meskill, Sheriff, stated on September 20 all law enforcement officials will gather for a press conference in a united effort to collect money for the families and survivors of the fire, police, and emergency medical services personnel who lost their lives on September 11 in New York City.

Privilege of the Floor by Board Members

 Mr. Proto, District No. 7, announced that the Tompkins County Water Resources Council has been awarded a Stewardship Recognition Conservation Award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Mr. Proto complimented Mr. Lane on his work on reconstituting this group.

 Ms. Blanchard, District No. 1 Representative, announced the United Way is ready to kick off its annual campaign.  In addition to the regular campaign, the United Way has established a September 11 fund to receive financial donations from people who are concerned about the tragedy in New York and Washington.  Funds will be administered by both the United Way and the New York Community Trust.  Information on this will be posted on the World Wide Web.

 Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, District No. 11 Representative, shared a story with the Board about peace and revenge.   He encouraged people to express themselves and share their feelings about the recent tragedy.  Mr. Koplinka-Loehr announced the primary election has been rescheduled to September 25th.  There will be public meetings about traffic calming in the Forest Home on September 25 and 26.

 Mr. Penniman, District No. 15, responded to Ms. Gougakis's comments under privilege of the floor and her concerns regarding the Recreation Partnership.   He said there is a fairly wide scope of services looking at the range of program participation, regional market overview, opportunities to enhance operating performance, alternative approaches to owning and operating facilities and to, some extent, review of exchange relationship with the Ithaca City School system.    He offered a copy of this document to Ms. Gougakis and said more current information would be available from Nancy Zahler, Director of the Tompkins County Youth Bureau.

 Mr. Winch, District No. 6 Representative, commended David Jayne, an employee of the Facilities Division.  Mr. Jayne spoke with the Assistant Fire Chief of the City of Ithaca, and made arrangements to have a flag restrung at the Mental Health Building.  Mr. Winch said the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works repaired the Flag at the Tompkins County Public Library also.

Mr. Winch said frequently before Board meetings he goes into the back of the courtroom and sits for a while.  Today when he visited the courtroom he looked up where the Judge would be sitting and read a sign stating “In God We Trust”.  Mr. Winch displayed a dollar bill which also states on the back “In God We Trust”.  He stated “God Bless America”.

 Mr. Lane, District No. 14 Representative, read the following letter that he sent to the Fire Department of the City of New York:

“Dear Friends,

The Val ley of the Shadow of Death is often not obvious. Sometimes it comes guised as a plain of asphalt between vertical slopes of shining glass, steel, and concrete.  So it was on a Tuesday, when mountainous buildings, targeted by terror, erupted in fire and smoke.  But heroes were not deterred.  Men and women of the Fire Department of the City of New York, and their compatriots of police and emergency services, rushed in to face death, eye to eye.  With all human speed, they saved thousands; but time stood against them.  For as they fought on to save even more, they were themselves so terribly engulfed in that bellowing black avalanche that snuffed so many, many lives.

 In grief for their families, for our nation, and for ourselves, there is strength in the knowledge of the indomitable spirit these men and women possessed.  Thanks to them for their courage.  Our prayer is that they shall live eternally in the sun of green pastures, and beside the stillness of blue waters.”

 Mr. Lane also spoke of the recent lighting of candles that many residents have taken part in, along with the giving of blood, financial donations and support that has taken place.  He said thankfully there have only been a few moments in American history such as this.  He said these events have brought America together and proves that although we are a rainbow of cultures, when something happens that defines us we are all that great melting pot of Americans.

Chair’s Report

 Ms. Mink displayed the magazine “Solar Today” in which the Tompkins County Public Library and Representative Kiefer are featured.  She said she went to a concert last Sunday evening and ran into a member of the Dryden Town Board and there was agreement between them that there has been good intentions, misunderstandings in the past few months.  She said in light of the recent national events she urged Board members to continue discussions with municipal representatives on improving communication.

Report from the County Administrator

 Mr. Whicher reported the budget process is moving along well.  He said one problem occurred because  the State budget was not defined sufficiently for the County and it was very unclear what monies some agencies and departments had available to them.  He said he had intended to bring a resolution forward to cut off support to these programs until the State budget was resolved and although some problems still exist he will not be doing so at this time.

Report from the County Attorney

 Bruce Wilson, Assistant County Attorney, reported the Municipal lawsuit will be heard before Supreme Court Judge Relihan tomorrow morning.  He announced the Appellate Court has heard arguments in the redistricting issue and the County Attorney’s Office is awaiting a decision.

Report from the Finance Director

 Mr. Squires reported the bids for the Tompkins Cortland Community College Master Plan will be received tomorrow.   He stated the County’s official financial statement is on file with the Clerk of the Board and on the World Wide Web at fiscaladvisors.com.   Mr. Squires said that interest rates are at an all-time low.

Presentation – Status of Roads in Tompkins County

Peter Messmer, Highway Manager, presented the Board with an overhead presentation on the status of roads in Tompkins County.  The purpose of the presentation is to give the Board information to use as background during 2002 budget deliberations.  Tompkins County has 307 miles of roads, which are rated on a scale of 0 to 100, where zero means the road is fine and needs no work.  On average a road needs rebuilding after 40 years.  Today 40 miles need reconstruction and 80 miles need rehabilitation (overlay).  Over the last five years e have spent an average of $3,687/month; compared to the $5,140/month necessary to keep up with the 40-year life.

The goals outlined in the presentation are:
 

• Reduce backlog of roads needing major rehabilitation by 50 percent in ten years;
• Integrate, over the next two years, innovative maintenance techniques to maximize “road life”;
• Continuously promote teamwork among Highway department management and staff.

How did we get here:
 

• Traffic has increased.  At four percent growth, DT of 1665 in 1965 becomes 4395 in 2001
• Trucks have increased in numbers and size
• State Overweight Permits have been increased
• Highway materials funding not keeping up with inflation
• Road facilities are being added without increasing highway materials funding (paved shoulders, storm sewers, etc.)

• Labor – Six positions lost through early retirement; six positions lost through attrition
• Equipment – Net reduction of eight major pieces
• Peruville Location closed
• Snow and Ice Consolidation with Town Contracts

• Equipment - Maintain current fleet; Improve high productivity, road patching capability, snow and ice
• Snow and Ice Removal – Continue Town and State DOT contracts
• Bridge Program – Continue County Five-year program, continue federal aid program
• Materials – Increase maintenance and rehabilitation investment, improve overall road conditions
• Labor – Staff size is “bare bones”, sized for winter maintenance

• Attrition of Highway Department equipment and labor cannot continue to “shore up” the road program
• Maintaining status-quo funding will likely result in continued decline and increased costs

 It was MOVED by Mr. Totman, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to add the resolution to the agenda entitled Authorization to Accept an Award of a Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
 

Withdrawal of Resolution(s) from the Agenda

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 212 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

MOVED by Mrs. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, by members present, under the Consent Agenda.

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

Highway Department (#38)
Revenue Acct  Title   Amt  Approp Acct Title(s) ---------__________
5142 42302  Snow Removal    $137,948    5142    54446    Interfund Revenues

Explanation:  Extra money from the state snow and ice 2000/2001 budget is needed to cover town snow and ice expenditures.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

Mental Health Department (#39)
Revenue Acct  Title   Amt  Approp Acct Title(s) ---------__________
4329 43486  OMH Flex       $  5,650  4329 54400 Program Expense

Explanation:  2001 OMH Increased Expense Challenge Industries.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20
Mental Health Department (#40)
Revenue Acct  Title   Amt  Approp Acct Title(s) ---------__________
4329 43486         MH Clinic Medicaid      $ 15,028            4329 54400      Program Expenses

Explanation:  2001 Fair Wage Increase Challenge Industries, 2001 Increased Medicaid.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

Office for the Aging (#41)
Revenue Acct  Title               Amt             Approp Acct Title(s) ---------__________
6784 44772  Federal Revenue $  6,077.13       6784  54491 Subcontract

Explanation: Revenue Increase in Cash-In-Lieu.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20

 Appointment(s)

Youth Bureau
Jonathan Barnard – Youth Representative – term to expire August 31, 2003
Kyri Murdough – Youth Representative – term to expire August 31, 2003

Office of the Aging
Lucy J. Brown –- term to expire December 31, 2002

MR/DD Subcommittee
Amy Dunham – term to expire December 31, 2003

Family Court Advisory Council
Chris Ion – Probation – term to expire December 31, 2002

Tompkins County Fire, Disaster, and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
Larry K. Stilwell – Delegate – Town of Enfield – term to expire December 31, 2003
Phineas K. Reeves – Delegate – City of Ithaca – term to expire December 31, 2001
David H. Cornelius – Delegate – City of Ithaca – term to expire December 31, 2002
Lyle Neigh – Delegate – City of Ithaca – term to expire December 31, 2002

Report and Presentation of Resolution(s) from the Health and Human Services Committee

 Mrs. Schuler, Chair, reported she attended a meeting this morning with the Health Planning Council and the Department of Social Services Advisory Council.  Assemblyman Luster was present and provided the group with an update on the State budget.  Mr. Luster described the budget situation at the State level very challenging and said there is no cohesive plan at this time for providing support services and rebuilding.  There was also discussion about aging services and nursing-home shortages.  Mrs. Schuler reported the Committee had a brief meeting this morning and awarded money for a contract for software and approved a request for contingency funds for the Medical Examiner program.

RESOLUTION NO. 213 - DECREASE IN HOURS OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT
AND QUALITY COORDINATOR – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

 WHEREAS, the position of Staff Development and Quality Coordinator in the Department of Social Services currently exists at 40.0 hours per week, and
 WHEREAS, a reduction in the number of hours allotted to the Staff Development and Quality Coordinator position is appropriate, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the normal work week for the position of Staff Development and Quality Coordinator (14/760), labor grade N (14), competitive class be decreased from 40.0 to 37.5 hours per week effective August 5, 2001.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

RESOLUTION NO. 214 - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC
CHARITIES FOR PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 MOVED by Mrs. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Youth Bureau received an unsolicited grant of $5,000 from the Office of Mental Hygiene through the Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative to recruit, train, and supervise parents to provide support to similar families that have children who may need special services and/or residential care, and
WHEREAS,  the funds have already been received and the Youth Bureau’s budget was adjusted in Resolution No. 174 on August 8, 2001 to reflect the revenue for and appropriation of this one time, 100 percent grant which requires no local match, and
WHEREAS,  the Youth Bureau has collaborated with the departments of Mental Health and Social Services to identify Catholic Charities as the most appropriate and qualified provider, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of Health and Human Services Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Tompkins and Tioga Counties Catholic Charities for $5,000 to provide parent support for Tompkins County parents for the period September 24, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

Report from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee

 Mr. Stein, Chairman, reported the Committee has met once since the last Board meeting to review departmental budget requests.  Mr. Stein said he will be attending the upcoming NYSAC Fall Conference.  He said he is a member of the Intergovernmental Committee and shared with the Board some of the resolutions that will be debated at the Conference.  He said NYSAC will be asking the State to increase the reimbursement rate for public defenders across the State to seeking funds for code enforcement in counties, to activate a system to allow counties to file laws with the State electronically, and to oppose a continual effort to take ministerial functions away from counties and administer them at the State level.  These types of things include renewing motor vehicle registrations, hunting and fishing licenses, universal code filings, and business name filings.

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

 Mr. Totman, Chairman, reported the Committee met on September 13.  At that meeting the Committee approved a budget adjustment for the District Attorney, and heard from the Probation Department that grant money has not been approved for the Violence Against Women Act.   He said the Community Justice Center seems to be doing well.  An open house for the Center will be held on October 3.  Olin Mack, Director of OAR, said that Agency is on target with their goals for the year.  The Fire, Disaster, and EMS Department reported on activities of the Emergency Committee and informed the Committee that the Cingular wireless calls and Verizon are now being directed to the County’s emergency 911 center.   Sheriff Meskill reported on the Jail population and activities at the Sheriff’s Office.  Mr. Whicher provided the Committee with an update on the status of the search for a Communications Director.   Ms. Blanchard and Mr. Totman will be serving on that Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. 215 - AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF A GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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

 WHEREAS, the District Attorney has been notified of a grant award from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $50,000, referred to as the Aid To Prosecution grant, and
 WHEREAS, the Aid To Prosecution grant will fund enhanced prosecution of felony crimes, without requiring any matching funds from the County, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept this grant and that the County Administrator or his designee execute all contracts related to it,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance shall make the following adjustments to his books for 2001:
 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT:
 Revenue   A1165.43389  State Aid  $50,000
 Appropriation   A1165.51000  Payroll   $15,890
   .58800  Fringes   $  3,973
   .52206  Computer equipment $25,495
   .52210  Office equipment $  2,053
   .54303  Office supplies  $       99
   .54330  Printing   $     200
   .54452  Postage   $     120
   .54472  Telephone  $  2,170
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

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

 Mr. Joseph, Chairman, reported the Committee has been working on developing a recommendation on the Capital Project budget.   Mr. Joseph said Tompkins Cortland Community College will be attending a Committee meeting in November to provide a presentation on the College’s Master Plan.

RESOLUTION NO. 216 - SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2002 TOMPKINS COUNTY                 BUDGET AND ON THE 2002-2006 TOMPKINS COUNTY CAPITAL PROGRAM

 MOVED by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Winch, and unanimously adopted by voice vote.

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Capital Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Board of Representatives at Boynton Middle School located at 1601 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, New York on November 13, 2001, at 7:00 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning the review of the 2002 Tompkins County Budget and on the 2002-2006 Tompkins County Capital Program.  At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

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

 Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chairman, reported the Committee has met two times since the last Board meeting.  He said Bob Groff, an intern in the Board Office, has completed work on a report on voter registration.  A subcommittee has been created and will meet this Friday and will discuss how to move forward with this.  Mr. Koplinka-Loehr reported on the advisory board survey and said it will be distributed soon.  He said the Public Information Advisory Board reported on the posting of Assessment information on the Internet and have recommended that the County develop a privacy policy. The County Administrator reported on the policy regarding saving electronic mail.  At the present time a policy is being worked on that will include training for department heads. The Committee also discussed how the position of County Attorney should be appointed.  At the present time the majority party of the Board appoints the position.  Committee members have been charged with discussing this issue with their respective parties and the Committee will continue discussing this at the next  meeting.   Mr. Koplinka-Loehr said there was discussion about Assessment solar and wind exemptions and said if someone now makes an improvement to his/her their home for solar or wind power energy and it increases the assessment, the difference in assessment will be exempt from an increase.   He commented on the budget review process and complimented departments on how well disciplined and creative they have been in preparing their budgets.

RESOLUTION NO. 217 - MAKING A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE IN RELATION TO SALE OF A LANDLOCKED PARCEL IN TOWN OF DRYDEN TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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

WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 218 of 2001, the County Administrator is authorized to execute a deed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for the sale of a landlocked parcel located in the Town of Dryden, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives has reviewed and accepted as adequate an Environmental Assessment Form with respect to that action, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Resolution No. 218 of 2001 is an unlisted action,
RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Representatives hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to said action.
SEQR ACTION:  UNLISTED
(Short EAF on File in Clerk’s Office)

RESOLUTION NO. 218- AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A DEED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR THE SALE OF A LANDLOCKED PARCEL LOCATED IN DRYDEN

 MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 WHEREAS, the County has acquired tax parcel no. 63-1-2 in the Town of Dryden through foreclosure, and
 WHEREAS, said parcel was not put up for auction as it was determined it may have value to the State because it abuts Yellow Barn State Forest, and
 WHEREAS, the County asked the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) if it would like to purchase this 13.5 acre landlocked parcel, and
 WHEREAS, the DEC agreed to purchase the parcel and offered to pay the County $7,100, as outlined in the Land Purchase Agreement dated May 9, 2001, and
 WHEREAS, the DEC requires a resolution confirming the Land Purchase Agreement and authorizing the County Administrator to execute the deed, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Land Purchase Agreement is confirmed and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the deed and closing paperwork.
SEQR ACTION:  UNLISTED
(Short EAF on file in Clerk’s Office)

RESOLUTION NO. 219 - AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINGENT FUND APPROPRIATION TO COVER OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES RELATED TO REDISTRICTING LAWSUIT-COUNTY ATTORNEY

 MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Mr. Penniman.  A short roll call vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Vacancy – 1 (District No. 2).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

 WHEREAS, outside counsel was obtained to facilitate the County's defense in the recent redistricting lawsuit imposed by the Town of Ithaca, and several other parties, and
 WHEREAS, the County has been billed by Harris Beach, LLP, for legal services through August 9, 2001 in the amount of $14,031.54, representing the second phase of counsel and defense, and
 WHEREAS, payment is now due, and
 WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives hereby acknowledges that future billings are anticipated making the total County cost related to this case approximately, $65,000, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget and Capital Committees, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation:

 FROM:  A1990.54400 Contingent Fund  $14,031.54
 TO:  A1420.54442 Professional Services $14,031.54
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-20

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

 Mr. Lane, Chairman, reported the Committee has met three times since the last Board meeting.  Two of those meetings were spent reviewing department and division budget requests.   At the regular meeting on September 11 guests were in attendance to discuss the Ellis Hollow Road project.   The Committee spent time discussing the expansion of the Crash, Fire, Rescue building at the Airport and its SEQR action.  He said the airline industry is the backbone to the economy and firmly believes that in spite of the recent events there will continue to be an airline industry and an Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.

RESOLUTION NO. 220 - MAKING A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE IN RELATION TO A PLANNED EXPANSION OF THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE ANDFIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) BUILDING  - ITHACA/TOMPKINSREGIONAL AIRPORT

 MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 WHEREAS, the County plans to expand the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Building also known as the Crash/Fire/Rescue (CFR) Building at the Ithaca/Tompkins Regional Airport, and
 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to that action, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the expansion of the CFR Building is an unlisted action,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to said action.
SEQR ACTION:  Unlisted
(Short Environmental Assessment Form on file in the Clerk’s Office)

RESOLUTION NO. 221 - AWARD OF BID – AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING FACILITY (ARFF) (CFR BUILDING) EXPANSION (2002) – ITHACA /TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT

 MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.

 WHEREAS, the Finance Department has duly advertised for bids to complete an expansion of the ARFF Facility at the Ithaca/Tompkins Regional Airport with work to commence in 2002, and
 WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received for each of the General Construction, HVAC and Plumbing portions of the project, five (5) bids were received for the Electrical portion of the project, and all were opened and publicly read on August 22, 2001, and
 WHEREAS, bids were reviewed by the Airport’s engineering firm, C & S Engineers, Inc., now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That subject to grants being received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the bid be awarded to the following as the lowest responsible bidders with bids as detailed:

General: Bouley of Auburn, NY      $ 577,700.00
HVAC:  Airtech Heating of Liverpool, NY    $   86,700.00
Electrical: Richardson & Bros. of Ithaca, NY    $ 153,300.00
Plumbing: Kimble of Elmira, NY      $   79,300.00
        TOTAL $ 897,000.00
 RESOLVED, further, That the funding sources for the ARFF Facility Expansion (2002) are as follows:

FAA Share  (90.0%)       $ 807,300.00
NYSDOT Share (  5.0%)       $   44,850.00
Local Share*  (  5.0%)       $   44,850.00
        TOTAL $ 897,000.00

*Airport Operating Budget
 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts with the four successful bidders and with the FAA and NYSDOT when said grant offers are received,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to borrow monies if necessary, until reimbursement is received from the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation.
SEQR ACTION:  Unlisted
(Determination of no significant environmental impact)
(Short EAF on file in Clerk’s Office)

RESOLUTION NO. 222 - AWARD OF BID – OLD TERMINAL RAMP REHABILITATION –           ITHACA/TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT

 MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.   Mr. Penniman reported on the issue of the trees proximity to the Sapsucker Woods unique natural area.  At today’s Planning Committee meeting members of the Planning Department staff and Environmental Management Council said they will be pursuing this as quickly as possible to determine the significance of that portion of the woods.

 A voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Vacancy – 1 (District No. 2).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

 WHEREAS, the Finance Department has duly advertised for bids to complete a rehabilitation of the Old Terminal Ramp at the Ithaca/Tompkins Regional Airport, and
 WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received and publicly read on August 23, 2001 and that the low bid is within ten percent (10%) of the engineer’s estimate and considered to be in order, and
 WHEREAS, the Obstruction Clearance portion of this contract, involving tree clearance in the Runway Protection Zone, has been removed from this project pending satisfying some environmental concerns related to the trees’ proximity to a Unique Natural Area (Sapsucker Woods) and that said Obstruction Clearance will be brought back to the Board as a separate project, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That subject to grants being received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the bid be awarded to Suit-Kote of Cortland, New York as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $566,795.00,
 RESOLVED, further, That the funding sources for the project are as follows:

FAA Share  (90.0%)   $ 510,115.00
NYSDOT Share (  5.0%)   $   28,340.00
Local Share*  (  5.0%)   $   28,340.00

TOTAL     $ 566,795.00

*Airport Operating Budget

 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts with Suit-Kote and with the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation when said grant offers are received,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to borrow monies if necessary, until reimbursement is received from the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-4

Mrs. Schuler recalled past problems with Suit Kote and hoped this would go well.

RESOLUTION NO. 223 - AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) GRANT FOR DESIGN, ONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION OF A REGIONAL JET PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE, ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY (30) ACRES AND PURCHASE OF A RUNWAY FRICTION METER – ITHACA/TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT

 MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Winch, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present.
 WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made an offer to participate in the funding of the purchase of a Regional Jet passenger boarding bridge, land acquisition and runway friction meter, and
 WHEREAS, these projects are part of the ongoing airport Master Plan improvements, and
 WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer of $449,670 to accomplish these projects, with the estimated costs being:

 FAA Share  (90.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.44592 $ 449,670.00
 NYSDOT Share (  5.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.43592 $   24,981.00
 Local Share  (  5.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.45031 $   24,982.00

 TOTAL        $499,633.00

now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration of $449,670 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents.
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RESOLUTION NO. 224 - AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) GRANT FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE GENERAL AVIATION (OLD TERMINAL) RAMP (APPROXIMATELY 25,000 SQUARE YARDS) AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL (RUNWAY 32 APPROACH END) – ITHACA/TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT

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

 WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made an offer to participate in the funding of the Old Terminal Ramp Rehabilitation project and Obstruction Removal of trees in the Runway Protection Zone at the approach end of Runway 32, and
 WHEREAS, both projects are part of the ongoing airport Master Plan improvements, and
 WHEREAS, the Obstruction Clearance portion covered by this grant offer is subject to a satisfactory resolution of environmental concerns due to its proximity to a Unique Natural Area, and
 WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer of $646,539 to accomplish the design, construction and inspection of ramp rehabilitation and obstruction removal projects, with the estimated costs being:

 FAA Share  (90.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.44592 $ 646,539.00
 NYSDOT Share (  5.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.43592 $   35,919.00
 Local Share  (  5.0%)  Account No. HT 5601.45031 $   35,919.00

 TOTAL        $ 718,377.00

now therefore be it

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration of $646,539.00 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents.
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RESOLUTION NO. 225 - AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINGENT FUND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO A 1995 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF ITHACA FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING PROVIDED BY THE CITY FOR HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING EMPLOYEES AT THE FIRE CENTRAL LOT ON STATE STREET

 MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Lalley.  A short roll call vote resulted as follows:  Ayes – 14, Noes – 0, Vacancy – 1 (District No. 2).  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.   Mr. Proto requested a copy of the Airport’s Five Year Master Plan.

 WHEREAS, an agreement was made with the City of Ithaca whereby up to 20 additional parking spaces would be made available at their Fire Central site on State Street, and
WHEREAS, 18 spaces have been available and are used exclusively by Human Services Building and Fire Coordinator staff, and
WHEREAS, expenses from January of 1999 through December of 2001 are due and payable to the City of Ithaca for these spaces, and
WHEREAS, no funds have been budgeted for this purpose, now therefore be it
  RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works and Budget and Capital Program Committees, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation:

FROM:  A1990.54400 Contingent Fund   $ 19,440
TO:  A1621.54432 Rent       19,440

  [Calculation = 18 spaces @ $30 per month for 36 months]

 RESOLVED, further, That future payments will be made through the Facilities Utilities, Taxes, Insurance and Rent budget,
 RESOLVED, further, That the fiscal target be increased by $6,480.
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Report from the Planning Committee

Mr. Penniman, Chairman, reported the Committee received a presentation from a professor and interns at Cornell on the Commercial Center Revitalization Program on some projects they have been working on around the County.    The Committee also discussed the Flood Hazard Mitigation Program and a proposal to reorganize that program.  He said they would like to see the highest-priority projects done first and to accomplish this they need to go over the County’s streams and develop a County-wide management plan.  At this time the proposal is to suspend funding of new projects and divert those monies to a planning process that will likely take two years.  At that time they will come back with an overall plan with the intention of addressing the most urgent flooding areas first.   Mr. Penniman said the Committee also discussed the aquifer and groundwater study that is in the County’s capital project book.  He said there is general support for the concept throughout the County but there continues to be discussion on what the financial contribution of the County and municipalities would be.

Report from the Charter Review Committee

Mr. Lane, Chairman, reported the Committee reviewed Articles five and six at it last meeting.  At the next meeting they will review a draft report on the County’s recently redistricting process.

Report from the Communications Capital Projects Committee

Ms. Blanchard, Chair, reported the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. The next meeting will be September 25 at noon.  At that meeting they will be reviewing the draft request for proposals for the communications system project upgrade.  They will also be discussing the architectural-  design service contract to proceed with the public safety communications building.   Ms. Blanchard reported she attended the 911 Operations Committee meeting today and said there will be additional security measures taken at Central Fire Station where the County’s centralized dispatch functions are located.

Report from the Tompkins 2020 Committee

Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, Chairman, had no report.

Report from the Space Needs and Location Committee

Ms. Mink said the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting.  She asked members to consider meeting on September 28th.

Report from the Information Management Committee

Ms. Kiefer, Chair, reported the Committee met and discussed disposal of County computers.  She said the auction of interdepartmental pc’s is not resulting in many bids from County employees or the non-profit sector so that process is being revisited.  She said it costs the County approximately $10 to dispose of computers at the Solid Waste and Recycling Center in addition to the cost of removing information from them.  This is a cost that was not included in the original program for computerization.  Ms. Kiefer said it has become apparent that many departments in the County have individual employees who by virtue of their technical computing skills have become the point of contact for the ITS Department.  She said these employees take time to assist departmental colleagues; they should be recognized for the important service they provide.  Ms. Mink suggested this issue be forwarded to Diane Bradac, Training and Development Coordinator, to explore ways to recognize these individuals.

Approval of Minutes of September 4, 2001

It was MOVED by Mr. Todd, seconded by Mr. Lalley, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2001 meeting as submitted.  MINUTES APPROVED.

Adjournment

 On motion the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.