Minutes of the December 5, 1996 Public Hearing, December 6, 1996 Special Meeting and December 9, 1996 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1997 The January 6, 1997 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Gail M. Willis. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Compton and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. Gail M. Willis, acting as Temporary Chairman, asked for nominations from the floor for Chairman to the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1997. Sidney B. Compton nominated Barbara J. Halpin, seconded by Ernest E. Thurston. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Willis asked for a motion to close the nominations. RESOLUTION NO. 1 Motion by Burnside, Second by Franzese. RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 1997 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that nominations for the 1997 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be closed. VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Young. RESOLUTION NO. 2 Motion by Thurston, Second by Burnside. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE - 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara J. Halpin be Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1997. VOTE: Passed 8-0. Legislator Hastings congratulated Chairman Halpin, adding she knows she will do a good job. She explained that she has supported Legislator Fitzsimmons in this position in the past and the decision was a difficult one for her to make. Her decision was based on not having a manager in the county. With Legislator Fitzsimmons being a full-time Dad and having a job, it would be difficult for him. Legislator Franzese stated that she is proud to serve under either one of them. Chairman Halpin thanked them for their support and said she will work very hard to do a good job as Chairman. She looks forward to a challenging job and a great 1997. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 9:02 A.M.: Lee L'Amoreaux congratulated Chairman Halpin. Tom Ryan also congratulated the Chairman and stated that there is a great task ahead of her. The Chairman stated that this is a great legislature to work with. The Chairman wanted the public to know that there is a public Economic Forum this Wednesday, January 8, 1997 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. It is a good way to start the year. Legislator Burnside wanted everyone to know that the 1997 tax bills are in the mail. RESOLUTION NO. 3 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, that the duly authorized vice-chairman successors for "Continuity of Local Government", as prescribed by Schuyler County Local Law No. 1-1972, be adopted for the year 1997, as follows: Chairman Barbara J. Halpin #1 Vice-Chairman Angeline B. Franzese #2 Vice-Chairman Robert J. Fitzsimmons #3 Vice-Chairman Patricia L. Hastings #4 Vice-Chairman Charles E. Young #5 Vice-Chairman Robert E. Burnside #6 Vice-Chairman Sidney B. Compton #7 Vice-Chairman Ernest E. Thurston VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 4 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: DESIGNATION OF LEGAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER BE IT RESOLVED, that "The Watkins Review & Express" weekly newspaper within Schuyler County, be designated as the legal County paper to publish resolutions, election notices, official canvass and other notices. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 5 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Depositories for Schuyler County funds be the following banks and for the following amounts: FLEET BANK, N.A. Watkins Glen Office 401 N. Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 $3,000,000.00 MARINE MIDLAND BANK, N.A. Watkins Glen Office Franklin at Eight Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 $3,000,000.00 CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY Montour Falls or Watkins Glen Office 303 W. Main Street Montour Falls, NY 14865 $3,000,000.00 TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY Main Street Odessa, NY 14869 $3,000,000.00 VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 6 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: CONFORM TO "RULES OF PROCEDURE" BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Rules of Procedure", as adopted on January 13, 1992 to be effective January 13, 1992, and as amended, be conformed to. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 7 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - BUDGET OFFICER FOR 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy A. Peters be appointed Budget Officer for the year 1997. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 8 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF VOTING MACHINE CUSTODIAN BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges the appointment by the Elections Commissioners of David A. Stamp as the County's Chief Voting Machine Custodian for the year 1997. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 9 Motion by Franzese, Second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature, upon the recommendation of the elected coroners, acknowledges and accepts the appointment of Blanche Borzell, M.D. as Chief Coroner for the year 1997, at an additional stipend of $1,000 for administrative duties to be paid quarterly at the rate of $250.00 per quarter. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 10 Motion by Young, Second by Thurston. RE: APPOINTMENT - HISTORIAN AND DEPUTY HISTORIAN BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara Bell be appointed as County Historian and Louise Stillman as Deputy Historian for the year 1997. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 11 Motion by Young, Second by Thurston. RE: ADOPT SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 1997, which is on file in the Legislative Office, be adopted, effective January 1, 1997, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the county employees according to the 1997 Salary Schedule. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 12 Motion by Young, Second by Thurston. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 426-96/BENEFITS FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY A BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 1997, 1998 AND 1999 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 426-96 stated that all Schuyler County Employees, not covered by a bargaining agreement, shall receive the employee benefits provided in the Administrative Unit Contract for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999, and WHEREAS, it is the intention of this resolution that the employees not covered by a bargaining unit in the Sheriff's Department and Highway Department, receive the benefits provided by the respective union contracts for those departments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 426-96 be amended to read as follows: "BE IT RESOLVED, that all Schuyler County Employees not covered by a bargaining agreement, except those in the Sheriff's and Highway Departments, shall receive the employee benefits provided in the Administrative Unit Contract for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999, in all matters not otherwise resolved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Employees not covered by a bargaining agreement within the Sheriff's and Highway Department shall receive the employee benefits provided under the respective departmental union contracts for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999, in all matters not otherwise resolved." VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 13 Motion by Young, Second by Thurston. RE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, two recent promotions within the Sheriff's Department have called to the unit's attention the fact that the salary table set forth on Page 5 in the current union contract is not as intended, and WHEREAS, the intent was to have promotions receive hourly rate increments of $1.00, $1.10 and $1.20 from the base Deputy Sheriff salary for all three years, and WHEREAS, the current contract's table allows for shorter term employees to receive substantially higher hourly rates than longer term employees, even in the same rank, and WHEREAS, the unit has requested this memorandum of understanding in order to maintain fair and equitable salaries for its unit members, as well as cost savings for the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Schuyler County Deputy Sheriffs' Association setting forth the salary table as follows: GP-I Deputy Sheriff, Correction Officer (non-management) GP-II Sergeant (Supervisor) GP-IIa Senior Investigator GP-III Lieutenant (Supervisor) 1995 1996 1997 GP-I $ 9.88 $10.28 $10.69 GP-II 10.88 11.28 11.69 GP-IIa 10.98 11.38 11.79 GP-III 11.08 11.48 11.89 VOTE: Passed 8-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 9:08 A.M.: Tom Ryan wanted to thank Legislator Franzese for her services for prior years and for keeping the tax rates down. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1997 The January 13, 1997 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Halpin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Franzese and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 6:30 P.M.: Casey Creamer inquired about the chairs being declared surplus in the Legislative Office. He wanted to know where they were and why they are being declared surplus. Chairman Halpin explained that they are across the hall and they are dangerous because of the way they flip backwards. They will go up for auction this spring. INTRODUCTION: Ed Anna, Director of Cooperative Extension introduced the new planner Vicki Gilbert, Cindy Regan, 4-H Agent and Coordinator of Hidden Valley 4-H camp and Dawn Smith, Assistant to the Planner in functions.