7/21/2010 8:37AM

AGENDA

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JULY 27, 2010 – 6:00PM

WELCOME: In case of an emergency, please exit to the rear of the chambers. You will have to take the stairs down to the basement, turn right and exit through the rear door. Please note, the elevators will not function. If anyone is unable to use the stairway, I will stay with you in the safe room, located

behind the chambers, caucus room #2.

Restrooms are located in the main hallway and handicapped restroom is located behind the chambers.

CALL TO ORDER: Hon. Peter Tortorici, Chairman

ROLL CALL: Mary Jones, Clerk of the Legislature

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

MOMENT OF PRAYER:

DEATHS: Robert T. (Bob) Weller, Cato, NY, Highway employee for more than 25 years, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a passionate Yankees fan.

PRESENTATION: United Way

Cayuga County Health Network, Director Irvin Lyons and Tobacco Program Coordinator Debra Mendzeff

PROCLAMATION:

PUBLIC BE HEARD:

If you wish to speak notify your Legislator, who will grant you privilege of the floor. You will be allowed to speak for 3 to 5 minutes. You must state your name and address.

MINUTES: For Approval: 5-25-10

For Reading: 6-22-10, 6-28-30 and 6-30-10 (Spec. meeting)

CCC REPORT: Dr. Daniel Larson:

COMMITTEE REPORTS & INDIVIDUAL LEGISLATORS’ REPORTS:

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Tom Squires

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Peter Tortorici

APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS:

Community Service Board

Tony Gucciardi, 165 Willowbrook Drive, Auburn, NY term: 1/1/10 to 12/31/13

Michael Mancini, PO Box 302, Auburn, NY term: 1/1/10 to 12/31/13

Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Investment Board

Farm owner:

D. Diane Eldred, 581 E. Genoa Road, Locke, NY 13092, term: 7/1/10 – 6/30/13

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Received an e-mail from Deborah Schwarting, resigning her from the Community Services Board and the MRDD subcommittee, effective immediately.

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE

RESOLUTIONS 7-27-10

REGULAR MONTHLY RESOLUTIONS:

1. Auth. payment of June Audit of Claims

2. Auth. payment of Utilities.

3. Auth. payment of Claims for Thruway Tolls.

4. Auth. payment of Claims for the Sr. Nutrition Program.

5. Auth. payment of Claims for Credit Card Charges.

6. Auth. payment of Claims for Various Equipment Leases.

7. Auth. payment of Various Capital “H” Projects.

WAYS & MEANS:

7-10-WM-1 (Defeated @ W & M’s)Authorizing the County Treasurer to make the Village of Weedsport Whole for the Sum of $40,652.90, which Sum is Levied on Property Commonly Known as 8803 South St., Weedsport, NY, Tax Map Number 83.09-3-71.

7-10-WM-2 Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature to Execute an Agreement for Auditing Services of the Cayuga County Deferred Compensation Plan.

7-10-WM-3 To Authorize the Cayuga County Legislature to Contract with Attorney and Counselor at Law Matthew R. Fletcher Related to the Provision of Advice, Consultation and Representation in Education Law and Related Legal Matters.

7-10-WM-4 Authorizing Renewal of Labor Relations Service Agreement with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES.

7-10-WM-5 Authorizing Increasing the Balance of the Capital “H” Account 03-07 by Funding from Fleming, Owasco and Cayuga County Office of Real Property Grant Monies to Purchase a GPS-Trimble.

7-10-WM-6 Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to Sign an Agreement with Scherrer Auctions to Auction Off Cayuga County Tax Foreclosed Property.

7-10-WM-7 Authorizing Salary Adjustments for Part II and Part IV of the County of Cayuga Compensation Plan for Non-Bargaining Employees for the Year 2010.

HEALTH & HUMANS SERVICES:

7-10-HH-1 Authorizing the Director of Health & Human Services to fill a Caseworker vacancy in the Child Protective Unit of Human Services due to resignation of incumbent. (75% funded)

7-10-HH-2 Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Health & Human Services to enter into a contract with Cayuga Home for Children for the provision of Preventive Respite and Child Welfare.

7-10-HH-3 Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Health & Human Services to enter into a contract with Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. for the provision of Community, Detention or Respite based Mental Health Diagnostic Assessments to children and to make recommendations for treatment.

7-10-HH-4 Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Health & Human Services to accept WIC award and contract with the NYS Department of Health.

7-10-HH-5 (P) (Pulled at Committee) Authorizing the Purchasing Agent of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Administrator of the Nursing Home to advertise and receive sealed bids for the replacement of mattresses at the Cayuga County Nursing Home.

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS:

7-10-GO -1 Amending Resolution No. 623-09.

7-10-GO-2 Establishing Standard Work Week for County Legislators for Retirement Purposes.

7-10-GO-3 (Revised 6-29-10) Adopting a Cayuga County Purchasing Policy and Procurement Manual.

7-10-GO-4 Authorizing the County to accept a bid for xerographic copy paper for various departments within Cayuga County.

7-10-GO-5 (Added 6-29-10) Authorizing to Amend the County Attorney’s Budget 2010.

7-10-GO-6 (Added 7-6-10) Authorizing the County Attorney to Enter into Negotiations with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to Terminate the Payroll and Tax Collection Modules.

7-10-GO-7 (Added 7-9-10) Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature to Execute an Agreement for Consulting and Grant Writing Services with Wladis Law Firm.

7-10-GO-8 (Added 7-13-10) Authorizing the Board of Election to Purchase Equipment with HAVA-Related Funds.

7-10-GO-9 (Added 7-14-10) Confirming the 2004-2012 Labor Agreement between the Cayuga Community College Administrative Professional Group and the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees.

PLANNING:

7-10-PL-1 Authorize Agreement between the Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Chief Elected Officials of Cayuga and Cortland Counties.

7-10-PL-2 (All Legislators to Sign) Opposing New York State Legislature Bill Numbers S.2247-B and A.1867-B mandating Farm Labor requirements.

PUBLIC WORKS:

7-10-PW-1 Authorizing the County to transfer ownership of a portion of the Erie Canal Trail between Aqueduct Park and Centerport Road to the Town of Brutus and Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature to execute document. (2/3).

7-10-PW-2 Authorizing the purchase of four computers and monitors for Cayuga County Parks and Trails.

7-10-PW-3 (Revised 7-14-10) Authorizing the Superintendant of Buildings and Grounds to approve the purchasing of furniture for the Mental Health building project Capital H 08-01.

7-10-PW-4 Authorizing the Clerk of the Cayuga County Legislature to advertise for sealed bids for the modification of the 911 Center HVAC system at the Public Safety Building 7445 County House Road, Auburn New York.

7-10-PW-5 Amending of 2010 Cayuga County Highway Budget for auto painting.

7-10-PW-6 Authorizing the Highway Superintendent to Purchase a Gasboy Program upgrade.

7-10-PW-7 Authorizing the Highway Superintendent to Purchase a traffic sign & design program upgrade.

7-10-PW-8 Authorizing the Purchase of a Jacobsen Turfcat Mower for Parks & Trails Use.

JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY:

7-10-JP-1 (Revised 7-13-10) Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature to Sign a Contract with C & S Companies for Project Management Services for the Radio Communication Project.

7-10-JP-2 Authorization to Fill a Vacant Emergency Services Dispatcher Position.

7-10-JP-3 Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to Sign a Contract for Dry Cleaning Services at the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department with Muldoon Dry Cleaners of Auburn.

7-10-JP-4 Authorizing the Sheriff of Cayuga County to Transfer Monies from the Sheriff’s Custody Professional Service Budget Line (A31504 54059) to the Sheriff’s 2010 Law Enforcement Equipment Budget Line (A31102 52000) and the Sheriff’s 2010 Custody Computer Support Budget Line (A31504 54019)

7-10-JP-5 Authorization to Change a Title Only within the Law Enforcement Division (Marine Unit) of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office.

7-10-JP-6 (Revised 7-21-10) Authorize the Sheriff to Fill Two Vacant Custody Officer Positions in the Custody Division of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office.

7-10-JP-7 Authorization to Create 15 New Positions within the Law Enforcement Division (Marine Unit) of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, Reduce 15 Deputy Sheriff (Navigation) Seasonal Positions and Set the Pay Rate for Said New Positions.

ALL LEGISLATOR’S:

7-10-LG-1 Authorization to Participate in a Pay Lag Commencing on September 10, 2010.

Executive Session: Pending Litigation

And any other business that comes before the board.

ADJOURNMENT: August 24, 2010, 6:00PM

NEW YORK STATE LOBBYIST LAW: the term Lobbyist shall mean every person or organization retained, employed or designated by.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND NEED ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CALL CAYUGA COUNTY AT 253-1498 AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED MEETING TO ADVISE WHAT ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE NECESSARY.