HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 Proceedings1976 PROCEEDINGS Board of REPRESENTATIVES TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK HUGH S MacNEIL, Chairman Ithaca N Y PHYLLIS B HOWELL, Clerk Lansing, N Y TOMPKONS COUNTY OLD COUNT HOUSE 1854 RENOVATED ON 1976 OUR BllCENTENNOAL YEAR PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE AS WE MOVE INTO THE FUTURE BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE COURTROOM Top row, left to night — Kathryn Dimmick, Deputy Clerk, Sandra Babcock, Stenographer, John C Clynes, District No 1, City of Ithaca, Claude W Holden, Town of Groton, Bryant Robey, District No 5, City of Ithaca, Hugh S MacNeil, (Chairman), Town of Ithaca, Harris B Dates, Town of Lansing, Louis R Webster, District No 3, City of Ithaca, Phyllis B Howell, Clerk, Bottom row, left to night — Herbert W Haight, Town of Ulysses, Harry A Kerr, Towns of Enfield and Newfield, Beverly E Livesay, Town of Ithaca, Erie J Miller, Jr , Towns of Caroline and Danby, LeGrace G Ben- son, District No 4, Cny of Ithaca, Henry W Theisen, Town of Ithaca, Donald J Culligan, District No 2, City of Ithaca, James E Kidney, Town of Dryden (Robert I Watros, Town of Dryden, absent ) I IN MEMORY KENNETH C JOHNSON, JR We, the members of the Board of Representatives, dedicate this proceeding to County Court Judge, Kenneth C Johnson, Jr , County Court Judge from July 1967 until his death December 6, 1976 The Board, speaking not only for themselves, but also for the entire Tompkins County community, praise Judge Johnson for his judicious temperament and his years of service to the community, not only as County Judge but as Family Court Judge and Surrogate He rendered important decisions during his time in office and was available at all times not only to the practicing attorneys but also to the public During the entire time that he resided m Ithaca, following his graduation from law school, "K C " as he was known, was community oriented and had the betterment of the community uppermost in his mind He will be sorely missed by all of those who dealt with him in his judicial capacity as well as by all citizens of the County 1976 PROCEEDINGS Board of REPRESENTATIVES TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK HUGH S MacNEIL, Chairman Ithaca N Y PHYLLIS B HOWELL, Clerk Lansing, N Y State of New York County of Tompkins Board of Representatives 1 ss In pursuance of the authority conferred by Section 19 of the County Law, we each for ourself, do hereby certify that the copy of the Pro- ceedings of this Board of Representatives of the County of Tomp- kins, New York, for the year 1976, contained in this volume is true and correct HUGH S MacNEIL Chairman of Board of Representatives PHYLLIS B HOWELL Clerk of Board of Representatives January 5, 1976 3 ORGANIZATION MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1976 Pursuant to Section 151 of the County Law and Resolution No 287 adopted by the Board of Representatives on December 22, 1975, the Board of Representa- tives convened at its chambers in the Court House in the City of Ithaca, New York, on Monday, January 5, 1976 at 10 00 a m and was called to order by the Clerk The following persons answered to the roll call DISTRICT City of Ithaca No 1—John C Clynes, 306 Elm Street 2—Donald J Culligan, 627 Hudson Street 3—Louis R Webster, 213 Bryant Avenue 4—LeGrace G Benson, 314 E Buffalo Street 5—Bryant Robey, 220 Fall Creek Drive Towns of Lansing 6—Harris B Dates, 56 Myers Road, Lansing Danby/Caroline 7—Erie J Miller, Jr , R D 4, Ithaca Enfield/Newfield 8—Harry A Kerr, 150 Bull Hill Road, Newfield Groton 9—Claude W Holden, R D 1, Groton NE Ithaca Town 10—Henry W Theisen, 202 Winthrop Drive, Ithaca SE Ithaca Town 11—Beverly E Livesay, 147 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca W Ithaca Town 12—Hugh S MacNeil, 132 Glenside Drive, Ithaca Dryden 13—James E Kidney, 1800 Ellis Hollow Rd , Ithaca Dryden 14—Robert I Watros, 14 Evergreen Street, Dryden Ulysses 15—Herbert W Haight, E Main Street, Trumansburg Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Mr Kerr stated he received a copy of the Factfinder's Report last Wednesday He requested an executive session of this board be held to bring the members up- to-date. At this time the Clerk announced that the first order of business was the elec- tion of a temporary chairman and that nominations were open Mr Kidney placed the name of Robert Watros in nomination It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, That nominations be closed and the Clerk cast one ballot for Mr Watros Mr Watros took the chair The next order of business was the election of a permanent chairman Mr Clynes placed in nomination the name of Louis R Webster Mr Kerr placed in nomination the name of Hugh S MacNeil It was Moved by Mr Kidney, seconded by Mr Haight, That nominations be closed Mr Williamson and Mr Murphy were appointed tellers and ballots were passed The vote resulted MacNeil -8 Webster —7 Mr Webster said in view of the difficult decisions facing the Board this year, he would request that the Clerk cast one ballot for Mr MacNeil Mr MacNeil was declared permanent chairman and he took the chair Mr MacNeil thanked everyone who voted for him and said he will have a statement at a later date The next order of business was the election of an acting chairman pursuant to Local Law No 2, 1963 Mr Watros placed in nomination the name of Claude Holden Mr Clynes placed in nomination the name of Louis R Webster It was Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mrs Benson, That nominations be closed Bal- lots were passed and the vote resulted Holden -8 Webster -7 Mr Holden was declared acting chairman The next order of business was the election of a deputy chairman pursuant to Local Law No 2, 1963 Mr Robey placed in nomination the name of Louis R Web- 4 January 5, 1976 ster It was moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Livesay, That nominations be closed and the clerk cast one ballot Mr Webster was declared deputy chairman The next order of business was the election of an interim successor pursuant to Local Law No 2, 1963 Mrs Benson placed in nomination the name of Beverly Livesay It was moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller, That nominations be closed and the clerk cast one ballot Mrs Livesay was declared interim successor At this time Chairman MacNeil recessed the meeting for the Board to meet in Executive Session regarding the Factfinder's Report The meeting was reconvened at 11 59 a m Chairman MacNeil stated until committee appointments are made, the present committees will continue to serve Mr Kerr will be temporary chairman of the Planning and Public Works Committee and Mr Theisen will replace Mr Morse on the committees on which he served It was Moved by Mrs Benson, seconded by Mrs Livesay and adopted That Resolution No 282—Designation of Official Newspapers that was tabled at the December 22, 1975 meeting, be lifted from the table Mrs Benson withdrew her substitute motion with the approval of the second RESOLUTION NO 282 of 1975—DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted RESOLVED, That the following newspapers be and they hereby are desig- nated as official newspapers of the County of Tompkins for 1976 as required by State Law for the publication of all local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published exclusive of concurrent canvass and tax notices, to wit Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York Rural News, Dryden, New York Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said the architects, in order to meet their time schedule, would like a decision on whether they are going to continue by the next meeting in January There was discussion regarding the pos- sibility of Cornell University building a new hospital which would take care of clinic needs for students, faculty, and staff It was suggested perhaps the board should invite Dr Ley and others to appear Mr Murphy reported on the bond market It was decided to try to have a decision on January 12 RESOLUTION NO 1—SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden. Adopted. WHEREAS, the County and CSEA have been negotiating for a new contract, and WHEREAS, the parties failed to achieve agreement and went to impasse, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the local PERB appointed John McConnell as media- tor, and WHEREAS, after several meetings of the parties with the mediator, the im- passe continued, and WHEREAS, thereafter, PERB appointed John McConnell, Fact Finder, and WHEREAS, the parties met with the Fact Finder and presented their respec- tive positions, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the Fact Finder submitted his written recommenda- tions for resolution of the dispute to the Chairman of the Board of Representatives and the CSEA, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the Fact Finder and the local PERB Board Chairman continued attempts to resolve the dispute between the parties, and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Representatives is required to sub- mit his recommendations to the Board of Representatives within ten days of the receipt of the Fact Finder's Report and recommendations, together with his rec- ommendations for settling the dispute, and January 12, 1976 5 WHEREAS, the CSEA may submit to the Board of Representatives its recom- mendations for settling the dispute, and WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives must conduct a public hearing at which each party shall explain its position with respect to the Fact Finder's Re- port, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the Board of Representatives shall take action as it deems necessary in the public interest to resolve the dispute, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Board conduct a public hearing on the 12th day of January 1976, at 8 00 o'clock of the evening thereof at the Courtroom in the County Courthouse, Ithaca, New York, at which time it will hear the position of both parties with respect to the Fact Finder's Report, the recommendations of the Chairman of the Board and the recommendations of the CSEA, RESOLVED, further, That following said hearing the Board shall take such action as it deems to be in the public interest including the interest of the public employees involved I Mr Murphy updated the board on the Nutrition for the Elderly Program On motion, meeting was adjourned at 12 34 p m REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m Present 15 Representatives Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance The minutes of the December 22, 1975 and January 5, 1976 meetings were ap- proved subject to correction by the Clerk The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing and/ or referred to the proper committee for action Village of Lansing appointed James A Sanderson as representative to County Water Agency, County Ambulance Service to John Murphy re death cases to County morgue; Tompkins County Funeral Directors to Donald Culligan re re- movals for autopsy by Medical Examiner, Chairman Space, TC3 Board of Trus- tees, asking that counties not consider the retroactivity m either fringe benefits or wages in employee negotiations, if an agreement is not reached by December 31, 1975, resolutions of Cortland County re audit of TC3 capital expenditures and authorizing payments for TC3 operating budget 1975-76, Noah Kassman recom- mending some members of medical staff be voting members of the managing board of the hospital, resolution from Madison County requesting state legislature to decrease welfare assistance, proposal for welfare reform made at Dec 15, 1975 multiple county meeting and a copy of a proposed resolution to be considered by our county board, resolutions of Rockland County requesting State and Federal Legislation pertaining to Social Services reimbursement formula, waive fiscal sanctions against local welfare districts, re-establish a home relief reimbursement at level of 80%, and use of federal category and to dependent children -unemployed employables eligible for unemployment insurance, Barbara Mai, Chairpeison of Jail Programs Advisory Committee, to Hugh S MacNeil re psychiatric counseling in Tompkins County Jail, letter of resignation of Mr Charles Chatfield as Chair- man of the Tompkins County Bicentennial Commission There was discussion regarding the resignation of Mr Charles Chatfield from the Bicentennial Commission because he feels since he will be working at a local radio station that there would be a conflict of interest It was stated that he has done an excellent job and they decided to lay his resignation on the table for two weeks 6 January 12, 1976 Under privilege of the floor, Representative Miller said Robert Wagner, Com- missioner of Social Services, per request of Representative Webster, has submitted a report on distribution of Public Assistance appropi cations He gave each board member a copy of the report and thanked Mr Wagner Mr Webster noted that sometimes people overlook the fact that the money in this budget is spent in Tompkins County and it seems that there are a number of people that are of the opinion that all the money spent in the Social Services budget is somehow going directly to the recipient—although it benefits the recipi- ent, it also benefits some other things in Tompkins County Various committee chairmen reported as follows Mr Miller, Chairman of Social Services Committee, reported there is a resolu- tion on the agenda regarding Nutrition for the Elderly Program and a resolution in appreciation of Dr Ralph Low for his service to the county He also stated for the time being, since the new Public Intoxication Law, the County Home is being used as a sobering -up station Mr Culligan spoke about the Health Service Agencies being created by the Federal Government which is a new factor for planning health problems and pro- grams in a county Mr Clynes said the next meeting of the Health Systems Agency is January 20 in Syracuse On the local level the Nominating Committee is soliciting names of members of our community as potential candidates for the permanent 11 county Health Systems Agency board Tompkins County is entitled to three members but due to the fact federal guidelines might rule out some of the nominees, they have to select at least six The nominees for Tompkins County have to be in to the Task Force by February 7 Mr Robey stated Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel, received a writ- ten resignation from Mr Thomas Jackson, Director of Meadow House with no effective date mentioned The County Attorney wrote to Dr Hamlisch who hired him stating the resignation should have been delivered to him Under Civil Service Rules if no effective date is specified, the resignation will take effect upon delivery to or filing in the office of the appointing authority The resignation should be made in accordance to rules Mr Robey said the Mental Health Board met and since there will be a vacancy, will review the Meadow House Program Mr Culligan, Health Committee Chairman, said the Committee will meet January 21 He said he has forms requesting information about persons interested in being on the new Board of Managers and is ready to be mailed He felt perhaps the board should meet in executive session when selecting fifteen people to serve on the Hospital Board of Managers Mr Webster, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said there will be a meeting of the Ad Hoc Youth and Recreation Committee at Trumansburg on January 29th at 7 p m The committee met and discussed personnel policy with respect to the Library They are also asking TC3 for their policy with respect to utilization of that facility There was a recent request made of DeWitt Historical Society for utilization of their facility by an organization which they turned down The committee felt they would like to ask them if they would also give them their policy with respect to utilization of that facility Mr Robey reported on the meeting held at the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation regarding Environmental Impact Statement Mr MacNeil said editions of regulations should be out within a month Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Correction Committee, reported the departments under his committee seem to be running smoothly He said they have been working on the backlog of cases in the courts The sheriff reports the popula- tion in the jail now is as low as it's been in some time January 12, 1976 7 Mrs Benson reported relative to federal funding for the Fire and Disaster Coordinator equipment and programs Mr Webster reported on the Criminal Justice Committee progress They have i equested from approximately 40 different sources in Tompkins County their con- cerns with respect to all parts of the system One problem they are going to com- mence work on is how the Sheriff may deal with more difficult types of inmates coming into the jail Mr Webster reported the Board recommended and instituted a diversified Program last summer which is now underway and operating primarily in city court and is now being inducted into justice courts and is going very well Mr Murphy, County Admmistiatoi, said he met with architects and reviewed where they are and they feel they could continue under present authorization until January 26 There is a meeting set up with fiscal advisors, financial people who prepared the financial report originally He hopes to have a report by next meet- iing 1 Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said they had cases with Mrs Betty Muka He also spoke concerning counsel for the indigent in Family Court cases Mr Stevenson, Chairman of Hospital Construction Committee, said Mr Larry Hoffman, Architect, and George Sayres of C W Cowper, Consultants, were there to answer any questions He is hopeful of having a resolution on the agenda for January 26th meeting on whether to go ahead with the hospital A question and answer period followed Mr Stevenson was questioned regarding the situation that occurred at the Highway Department Thursday and it was felt this should be discussed in execu- tive session Mr MacNeil mentioned the public hearing with CSEA will be held tonight at 8 p m He said Congressman McHugh will speak at a breakfast on Thursday He publicly expressed thanks to Robert Earle for a job well done on the Environ- mental Management Council He made a statement stating in this Bicentennial Year, he would like to proceed with an open mind looking at all issues with cautious optimism with realization that enthusiastic endeavor will bring results He feels the Board is representative of all people and guardians of taxpayers' money He appointed three committees at this time which he felt should work without delay Budget & Administration Harris B Dates, Chairman Donald Culligan Robert Watros Bryant Robey James Kidney Health Donald Culligan, Chairman Harry Kerr Bryant Robey Harris B Dates John Clynes LeGrace Benson Planning & Public Works John Clynes Harry Kerr Claude Holden James Kidney LeGrace Benson Mr MacNeil also said there will be a Planning Board meeting on Wednesday night Mr Liguori is an appointed representative to Southern Tier East and last year he and Mr Morse were elected representatives The rules were changed by Southern Tier East and they needed another elected representative and Mr Ed- ward Conley, City of Ithaca Mayor, will be a representative Mr Clynes has the job of nominating perhaps himself and one other member to attend their meet- ings He designated Mrs Livesay to be his assistant in matters that deal with 8 January 12, 1976 State of New York and/or County Taxpayers' Association and requested she rep- resent him at the Supervisors and County Legislators Conference January 19 and bring back a report At this time Dr Ley and William Gurowitz, vice president for Campus Af- fairs, from Cornell University, spoke to the board regarding consideration by Cornell Health Planning Committee of construction of a small infirmary adjacent or attached to a new ambulatory care center near the campus A question and answer period followed RESOLUTION NO. 2—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS PRIOR TO REGULAR AUDIT—NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY PROGRAM Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Kerr A lengthy discussion took place Resolution adopted WHEREAS, by Resolution No 235, the County Board authorized the Salva- tion Army to submit an application to the State of New York Office for the Aging for the operation of the nutrition program for the elderly in Tompkins County during 1976, and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army and the State of New York are presently negotiating the terms of the aforementioned contract for 1976, and WHEREAS, the County by the aforesaid resolution authorized $10,000 00 as its share of the nutrition program, and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army is in need of a cash flow in advance of the signing of the said contract in order to proceed to carry out the program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to pay bills prior to the regular audit during the months of January and February, 1976, in order to carry out the Nutrition for the Elderly program pending the execution of a contract be- tween the Salvation Army and the New York State Office for the Aging RESOLUTION NO 3—AUTHORIZATION TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE PAYMENTS FOR 1976 Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted WHEREAS, this Board has approved the 1976 Budget and appropriated the sums thereunder required for the operation of County Government for the year 1976, now therefore be it RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com- mittee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay out during 1976 from the various budgetary items monies to various con- tracting agencies pursuant to contract and accounts, charges and claims of the various agencies and departments of the county after audit by the County Ad- ministrator of duly certified bills for said expenditure RESOLUTION NO 4—CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND PRINT ANNUAL REPORTS Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board be authorized to correct any mani- fest errors in the minutes, or in the reports of any committee, and RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be authorized to audit and print the financial and important parts of the annual reports received by this board. January 12, 1976 9 RESOLUTION NO 5—APPOINTMENT OF TOMPKINS COUNTY SELF- INSURANCE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted WHEREAS, there are still active cases under the Tompkins County Self -In- surance Plan, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Robert I Williamson be and he hereby is reappointed Ad- ministrator of said plan to serve at the pleasure of the Board RESOLUTION NO 6—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT— FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC I Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates A discussion followed Adopted With Mr Kerr casting a dissenting vote i RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and here- by is authorized to execute a contract with the Finger Lakes Association, Inc , ' RESOLVED, further, That the total amount to be paid pursuant to the terms of said contract shall be limited to a total of $6,000 00, said amount being provided for in the 1976 budget RESOLUTION NO. 7—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT— CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates Mr Chuck Quenette, Chairman of the County Tourist Council, explained for what the money is used Resolution adopted with Mr Kerr casting a dissenting vote RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and here- by is authorized to execute the agreement between the County of Tompkins and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and RESOLVED, further, That the total amount to be paid pursuant to the terms of said contract shall be limited to a total of $6,000 00, said amount being provided for in the 1976 budget RESOLUTION NO. 8—AWARD OF BIDS—BRIDGE MATERIALS Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted WHEREAS, the Highway Department has advertised for steel beams and wooden decking to rebuild Bridge No 449-7 located on Lockerby Hill Road, accord- ing to specifications on file at the Highway office, and WHEREAS, Triangle Steel, Inc , Ithaca, New York is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid of $4,989 50 for the steel and Cotton Hanlon Co , Inc , Odessa, New York is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid of $6,500 50 for the lumber and accessories, now therefore be it RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, That these low bids be and they are hereby accepted and the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County. RESOLUTION NO. 9—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS— OLD COURT HOUSE Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works Com- mittee in the amount of $55,962 63 to be paid from the County Building Capital Construction Account are 10 January 12, 1976 William Downing Associates Architects Norton Electric Co , Inc Kimble Plumbing and Heating, Inc # 6 Heating - Air Conditioning Stewart and Bennett, Inc #7 $ 1,249 73 12,196 90 18,304 00 24,212 00 Total Construction Costs $55,962 63 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor RESOLUTION NO 10—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT—CITY OF ITHACA Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed It was Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Theisen, That this resolution be tabled until Jan- uary 26th meeting Motion to Table adopted with Mrs Livesay casting a dissent- ing vote RESOLUTION NO 11—AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted WHEREAS, this board has heretofore and by resolution approved the 1975- 1976 operating and capital budgets for the Tompkins -Cortland Community College and appropriated the necessary funds to pay the Tompkins County proportionate share of the operating and capital budgets of said college, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York and within the authorization provided by this Board, to pay the duly bonded treasurer of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College, an amount up to but not to exceed the Tompkins County budgeted share of the operating budget of said college for the fiscal year 1975-1976 on the following dates in the following amounts January 1, 1976—$117,868 25 March 1, 1976 117,868 25 May 1, 1976 117,868 25 July 1, 1976 117,868 25 $471,473 00 RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Board of Supervisors of Cortland County It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes and adopted, with Mr Culligan casting a dissenting vote, That the resolution pertaining to paid parking at the airport which was tabled at the December 8, 1975 meeting, be lifted from the table RESOLUTION—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—APCOA, INC was introduced by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes A lengthy discussion fol- lowed Mr Chuck Quenette from the Chamber of Commerce gave results of a survey and recommended the matter be tabled until the survey can be completed Mrs Livesay questioned if anything had been done on her request that if the purpose of this is to raise additional money at the airport or to apportion costs to users at the airport, that we look at other ways to accomplish that Mr MacNeil said the committee is working on that problem He reported on the progress of negotiating on contracts at the airport The rental on the T -Hangars has been increased and negotiation by the new airport manager for advertising in the building The committee is endeavoring to find monies wherever appropriate to help the airport's financial situation There was further discussion and it was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller, That the resolution be tabled until January 12, 1976 11 April A roll call on the motion resulted Ayes—Haight, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Benson, Culligan -9, Noes—Clynes, Dates, Holden, Kerr, Webster, MacNeil -6 Motion to Table Adopted. RESOLUTION NO 12—RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION, RALPH J LOW, M D Moved by Mr Miller, seconded unanimously Adopted WHEREAS, Ralph J Low, M D , completed 33 years of service on December 31, 1975 vs the physician at the Tompkins County Home, and WHEREAS, during these years he unselfishly and wholeheartedly gave of his time and skill to render an outstanding quality of medical care to the residents of the County Home, now therefore be it RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the entire Board of Representatives takes this opportunity to publicly express its deep appreciation to Dr Low for his untiring efforts to provide the finest in qual- ity medical care to the untold numbers of individuals he has treated over the years At t the Tompkins County Home RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to Dr Ralph J Low at 29 South Street, Trumansburg, New York i II Mr MacNeil appointed Harris Dates as County Representative to the Finger Lakes Association Mr Miller reported that the Social Services Committee has been studying the question of whether the County Veterans' Service Agency should be combined with the State Office They will have their recommendation at the January 26th meeting On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 22 p m PUBLIC HEARING CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND COUNTY OF TOMPKINS MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976 Chairman MacNeil called the public hearing to order at 8 00 p m and read the notice of hearing which was published in the official newspapers Mr James Norris, representing the Civil Service Employees Association, read verbatum from a twenty-seven page prepared Statement of Position Mr Hugh Hurlbut, representing the County, read verbatum from a prepared four-page report The following employees spoke James Hennerty from the Social Services De- partment, Robert Benedict from the Assessment Department, Dorothy Hautaniemi from the Library, Louis Nayman from the Social Services Department and Ralph Ballweg from the Hospital Mrs Betty Muka, an interested citizen, also spoke Chairman MacNeil adjourned the public hearing for a period of time to see if there ale any further opportunities for the County and the Civil Services Em- ployees Association to settle their differences and thanked everyone for coming 12 January 26, 1976 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1976 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m Present• 15 Representatives Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance The minutes of the January 12th meeting were approved The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing and/or referred to the proper committee for action Pistol Permits for December—$93 00, letter from John Joubert expressing appreciation for rapid and professional response to emergency call which was fortunately solved by the pilot in the aircraft, executed agreement between Coun- ty and Groton Child Development Center, Inc , executed agreement between Coun- ty, for Office for the Aging, Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and Groff Associates for sen-
ior citizen transportation in designated areas; letter from J Laue in favor of re-
taining Tompkins County Veterans' Service Agency, copy of prefiled Assembly
Bill to amend County Law in relation to authorizing quarterly audits of sales tax
collections and distributions, copy of letter from R Wilkinson of Airport Lounge
increasing invoice 11% for refuse pickup service, audited Financial Statements and
other financial information, Tompkins County Hospital, December 31, 1974, from
Ernst and Ernst; Social Services monthly statistical report for November 1975,
letter from Susanne Lloyd, Town Clerk of Dryden re inaction that the SPCA is
giving them from unlicensed dogs being picked up
Under privilege of the floor, Pauline Darrett spoke opposing the allocation of
$7,000 to the Human Rights Commission
Mr Kenneth Hasbrouk spoke in favor of the proposed resolution to proceed
with construction of the Tompkins County Hospital
Mr Warren Overstrum, representing the American Legion read a letter in
support of retaining the Tompkins County Veterans' Agency and commended Rich-
ard Cummings, who retired because of illness, for many years of outstanding
service He recommended that William H Sullivan be appointed as Director
RESOLUTION NO 13—AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH
ADDITIONAL WORK UNDER CONTRACT—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL—LEVATICH-
MILLER-HOFFMAN PC AND FRED H THOMAS
ASSOCIATES PC
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Mr Stevenson, chairman of
Hospital Construction Committee, reported on the architects time schedule After
discussion, the resolution was adopted with Representatives Holden, Haight, Miller
and Kidney casting dissenting votes
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 25 dated January 28, 1975, this Board did
authorize the architects to proceed through the design development phase of the
contract approved by this Board March 11, 1974, by Resolution No 68, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 214 adopted by this Board on November 10,
1975, the architects were authorized to proceed to 40% of the total work, and
WHEREAS, the Hospital Construction Committee has recommended that the
architects be authorized to proceed from the 40% level previously authorized
through the Contract Document Phase, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the architects be and they hereby are authorized to proceed from the 40%
level previously authorized by Resolution No 214 through the Contract Document
Phase equalling 75% of the total contract work
January 26, 1976 13
Mr Murphy gave a lengthy report relative to the financial situation and re-
ferred to the revised cost estimate and ways to pay for construction of the new
hospital A question and answer period followed Dr Judson Kilgore said at first
he tended to be pessimistic, however, he now foresees in the future that hospital
utilization will go up and will be able to render better service Mr Hasbrouk
spoke in favor of the new hospital and felt further delay is going to make the cost
more expensive Mr Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, also spoke about
some of the things they have been doing in terms of trying to organize a more
unified approach and increase utilization
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Holden said he attended the County Highway
Superintendents' meeting in Syracuse and most of it was in regard to bridges
There was discussion on the Donovan Plan and there is a resolution on the agenda
today relative to this matter
Mrs Livesay reported on the Supervisors' and County Legislators' Conference
which she attended There was a resolution regarding the Donovan Plan before
them that passed asked that it be continued There was a speaker on the Donovan
Plan and indicated the reason it was being cut at the state level is because of the
federal money available that might do the same thing At the Board of Directors
meeting it was voted to increase dues from $2 00 to $3 00 per year and will be
voted upon by the membership at the June meeting The organization was con-
cerned that many counties were not letting their members go to meetings because
of the budget She made a proposal that is under consideration to go from two
large convention meetings a year to only one annual meeting and at the other six
months time, have a series of regional short day meetings that would be less ex-
pensive Another subject presented was the legislators role in labor negotiations
It was suggested the County Board be encouraged to attend the negotiating ses-
sions, but not to participate Other items of interest were the Division of Industry
presentation on products available to governments She feels this should be ex-
plored There was a presentation of the Mine & Land Reclamation Law The State
Energy Coordinator gave a talk She said apparently counties are supposed to have
a County Fuel Coordinator She feels this should be looked into There was a dis-
cussion on the Hellerstem decision and what the implications are for counties
Commissioner Burger of Social Services Department discussed a resolution before
the group on Social Services Legislation which is a different version than before
and they would like the board to pass a resolution
Mr Culligan expressed concern on Cornell University's proposed new health
facility He feels a move in that direction will only help Cornell and not the com-
munity
Mr Clynes, Chairman of Planning and Public Works Committee, said they
approved additional radio equipment They apps coved October 3 as Airport Day
They gave Mr Backer, Superintendent of Schools, approval of concept of terms
and use of the athletic field of the school system as community fields so they can
qualify and apply for VORC funding They heard two staff reports from Frank
Liguori, one having to do with potential committed work in 1976 and repeat of
pi oposition on overall transportation committee or body as previously outlined to
the County Planning Committee They were informed by the Airport Manager
that steps will have to be taken on updating crash, fire and rescue equipment at
the airport and committee will be in at a later date with a request for additional
appropriation to take care of that
Chairman MacNeil attended several meetings regarding planning He had
discussions with Mayor Conley and Walter Schwan relative to joint planning com-
mittee It has been felt by many people that the Town of Ithaca, City of Ithaca
and County could enhance the situation by having a more unified planning pro-
gram He asked Mrs Livesay to develop a model organization whereby the City
of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and County Planning Office can coordinate their plan-
ning activity
Mr Holden, Chairman of Personnel Committee, said there will be a resolution
14 January 26, 1976
later in the meeting regarding the creation of four Social Welfare Examiner posi-
tions in the Social Services Department The majority of the committee does not
approve the positions
Chairman MacNeil announced the appointment of Robert Watios as Chair-
man of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee mainly because he has been
liaison to Tompkins -Cortland Community College He also appointed him to the
Budget and Administration Committee to give him opportunity to give periodic
reports to them
Mr Haight, Chairman of Public Safety and Correction Committee, said they
are discussing a new contract with SPCA He also reported that Chairman Mac-
Neil has written a letter of commendation to Michael Day for his action in saving
a man's life
Chairman MacNeil read the letter of commendation to Michael Day Relative
to labor negotiations, he received a letter from CSEA requesting an informal
meeting with the board members for purpose of clarification of fact finder's report
and other pertinent data Therefore, he will ask Mr Cornwall to arrange an in-
formal meeting with CSEA and four board members—Mr Dates, Mr Robey, Mr
Holden, Mr Clynes and also Mr Hurlbut and Mr Murphy, for purpose of listening
to CSEA and reporting back to this board He also announced that Charles Chat-
field has reconsidered his resignation and will remain as Chairman of the Bicen-
tennial Committee He announced that Congressman McHugh will be in Ithaca on
February 13th at 9 a m and will speak and answer any questions Board members
might have
The resolution pertaining to the Tompkins -Cortland Community College
Budget was withdrawn from the agenda
RESOLUTION NO 14—APPROVAL OF BY-LAWS —
FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
WHEREAS, the Fire Advisory Board of Tompkins County has submitted
proposed amended By -Laws of the Tompkins County Fire and Disaster Advisory
Board, and
WHEREAS, same have been approved by the Public Safety and Correction
Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That said amended By -Laws of the Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board
be and they hereby are approved
RESOLUTION NO 15—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
INDIGENT DEFENDER ADMINISTRATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Boa'd be and hereby is authorized to execute
the agreement between the County of Tompkins and Robert Stolp, Indigent De-
fender Administrator,
RESOLVED, further, That the total amount to be paid pursuant to the terms
of said contract shall be limited to a total of $4,000 00 payable in quarterly install-
ments, said amount being provided for in the 1976 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 16—CREATION OF POSITIONS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, Seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion followed
Ayes—Representatives Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster,
Benson, Clynes-9 Noes—Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil -6
Adopted
January 26, 1976 15
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee and with-
out the unanimous approval of the Personnel Committee, That four new positions
of Social Welfare Examiner, laboi grade VIII (08-16), competitive class, be cre-
ated effective immediately for a period not to exceed December 31, 1976 (the
Social Services and Personnel Committees to meet in November, 1976 to review
the necessity for the continuation of said positions) such positions having been
advertised in the Ithaca Journal and Diyden Ruial News
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $29,460 00 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund (Code A-1990) to the Social Seivices Personal Services Account
(Code A-6010 100)
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administiator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 17—URGING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE
TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR THE YEAR 1976
FOR THE TOWN HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM, ARTICLE VIII -A (DONOVAN PLAN)
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes Discussion followed Resolution
adopted with Mr Robey casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, the plan was implemented by the New York State Legislature,
effective April 1, 1972, known as the Donovan Plan and said Plan allowed various
municipalities within the State to receive State reimbursement for town highway
improvements, and
WHEREAS, our town highway systems are of primary importance to our
citizenry and local economy and are an historical basic service provided within
local government, and
WHEREAS, various towns within the County of Tompkins have used said
Plan to the benefit of their respective citizenry, and
WHEREAS, the Donovan Plan was originally set up to be a five-year program
to be commenced in the year 1972 and completed in the year 1976, and
WHEREAS, the several towns within the County of Tompkins have already
initiated steps to continue with the Donovan Plan and to complete the highway
improvements set into motion four (4) years previously and have set aside monies
for said highway improvements in their budgets, and
WHEREAS, certain information now indicates that the monies which are
necessary for the completion of these programs and for reimbursement to the
various agencies throughout the State by the State of New York have been elimi-
nated from the New York State Budget, and
WHEREAS, without these funds being available to the agencies participating
in the program many obligations will be transferred by the State to the local
municipalities which will restrict or make impossible these planned highway im-
provements, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Tompkins County Board of Representatives does here-
by urge the State Legislature to enact appropriate assurance whereby there will
be financial assistance available to towns for reimbursement for expenses involved
in their completion of the Donovan Plan for the year 1976 consistent with State
Aid previously available during the years 1972-1975, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Tompkins County's Representatives in the New York State
Legislature are hereby urged to initiate and/or support reinstatement of monies
allocated to the Donovan Plan within the New York State Budget for the year
1976 consistent with previous years, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board shall forward certified copies of this
resolution to the Governor of the State of New York, Hugh L Carey, Senator
William T Smith and Assemblyman Gary A Lee
RESOLUTION NO. 18—ACCEPTANCE OF TRI -COUNTY SOLID WASTE
REPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
16 January 26, 1976
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives by Resolution
No 107, 1944, did jointly authorize participation with Cayuga and Cortland Coun-
ties to undertake an investigation and report on the markets for recovered energy
and secondary materials from solid waste, as approved and funded by the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation, and
WHEREAS, the Phase I study report was undertaken and has now been com-
pleted by Consulting Engineers John S MacNeil and Leonard S Wegman, and
WHEREAS, the report was presented at a public meeting on December 16,
1975 and copies have been made available to members of the Board, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee that the report is hereby accepted as Phase I of a continuing study, and
RESOLVED, further, That the County Solid Waste Steering Committee con-
tinue to meet with the other participating counties to refine implementation pro-
cedures and alternatives and that said committee shall continue to make periodic
reports to the County Board of Representatives as may be appropriate
RESOLUTION NO 19—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to execute a lease, copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board,
for the rental of approximately 447 sq ft of space from the Cooperative Exten-
sion Association of Tompkins County in their building at 225 South Fulton Street,
Ithaca, New York, from January 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976
RESOLUTION NO 20—APPOINTMENT—INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Board, That Hugh
S MacNeil, Chairman of the Board of Representatives, be appointed an ex officio
member with full voting rights and responsibilities to the Industrial Development
Agency, effective immediately, for the year 1976
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
appointment to the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO. 21—RESOLUTION FOR CORRECTION OF CERTAIN
CLERICAL ERRORS ON TAX ROLLS—TOWN OF
GROTON T.M NO. 5-39-1-2514 (ROWE)
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, application has been received for correction of a clerical error
pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Assessment of Tompkins County has, pursuant to
Section 554, investigated all facts and circumstances surrounding the claimed
clerical error to determine whether same exists, and
WHEREAS, the said Director of Assessment of Tompkins County has trans-
mitted a written report of his investigation and his recommendation for action
thereon, together with copies of the application to the Tompkins County Board of
Representatives, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Director of Assessment for the
County of Tompkins, that this Board hereby approves said application
RESOLVED, further, that the Director of Assessment is authorized to notate
the approval of said application on the copy of same and enter thereon the correct
extension of taxes.
January 26, 1976 17
RESOLVED, further, that this board hereby orders and directs Lois Baker,
the Collecting Officer for the Town of Groton to correct said tax roll and tax bill
for the year 1976
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board shall forward a copy of
this resolution and order to Lois Baker, the Collecting Officer of the Town of
Groton and to the applicant, and that there be charged to the County $3 03 and
to the Town of Groton $10 44
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk file a copy of all applications in the
Budget and Finance Office and the Assessment Department
RESOLUTION NO. 22—APPORTIONMENT OF DOG MONIES
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
1 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has in his hands surplus monies in the
Dog Fund for apportionment, pursuant to Section 122 of the Agriculture and
Markets Law, in the total amount of $13,475 40, now therefore be it
I RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed to
pay the several towns in the County and the City of Ithaca, the amounts set forth
below as apportioned and approved by this Board, representing 75% of said sur-
plus
1 Amount Contributed
Cities and Towns Including penalties Apportionment of
j Contributing and costs 75% of surplus
Caroline $ 1,703 00 $ 988 15
Danby 1,473 00 854 61
Dryden 5,123 00 2,972 40
Enfield 1,313 00 761 77
Groton 2,282 00 1,324 09
Ithaca 2,236 00 1,297 41
Lansing 3,495 00 2,027 91
Newfield 1,907 00 1,106 47
Ulysses 2,476 00 1,436 61
City of Ithaca 1,216 80 705 98
$23,224 80 $13,475 40
RESOLUTION NO 23—RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO SSI AND MA
BENEFITS
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Robey Discussion followed Adopted
WHEREAS, the State of New York presently prvoides Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) pursuant to Federal Laws and guidelines established therefore, and
WHEREAS, the State of New York further provides Medicaid (MA) which
program costs are shared 50% Federal, 25% State and 25% local, and
WHEREAS, the Federal and State Governments presently have a contract
relative to SSI benefits, and
WHEREAS, the SSI program has proven extremely costly and burdensome
throughout the state resulting in a tremendous increase in MA costs and result-
ing in increased caseloads under said program, and
WHEREAS, there exists a dual standard in the regulations concerning re-
cipients of SSI and MA benefits resulting in inequities over which the counties
have no control because of existing contracts between the federal government and
state government, and
WHEREAS, there exists an alleged 25% margin error in the SSI caseloads
which is burdensome to the counties over which it has no control nor auditing re-
view for recovery by said counties, and
WHEREAS, the Social Services Commissioners Western Region Association
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desires to have these inequities brought to the attention of the federal and state
agencies and the public, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That these inequities be publicized and that an appeal be made
to those appropriate groups that such action be taken to erase these inequities in
order to relieve the undue financial burden to the counties and states
RESOLUTION NO 24—ABOLISHMENT OF TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE
OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster A lengthy discussion took
place Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Director of the County Veterans' Service Agency has
retired, and
WHEREAS, Section 357 of the Executive Law requires that the County shall
have and appoint a County Director for Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, a local Veterans' Service Agency has power under direction of
the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs, and
WHEREAS, Howard J Forbes is the Counselor of the New York State Divi-
sion of Veterans' Affairs in Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
the County Veterans' Service Agency office be discontinued and that the State
office in Tompkins County take over the functions and duties of the county office,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
Howard J Forbes be appointed Director of the Tompkins County Veterans' Serv-
ice Agency in addition to his job as State Counselor
RESOLVED, further, That the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs
take over the functions and duties of the Tompkins County Veterans' Service
Agency and that the County of Tompkins take whatever additional procedural
steps are required to close the Tompkins County Office, effective at the conclusion
of the transfer of records or February 1 whichever is sooner,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board is committed to the provision of serv-
ice to the Veterans of Tompkins County and will take whatever steps are required
at a future time to insure that staffing is adequate, That service to the Veteran
is available locally and that ownership of the records of the Tompkins County
Veterans' Service Agency shall remain with Tompkins County
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Kerr, That Resolution No 10
—Authorization to execute Lease Agreement—City of Ithaca, which was tabled
at the January 12th meeting, be lifted from the table Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 10—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LEASE
AGREEMENT—CITY OF ITHACA
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster A lengthy discussion took
place Ayes—Representatives Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Miller,
Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Dates -12 Noes—Clynes, Culligan,
MacNeil -3 Resolution Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute the lease agree-
ment between the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins for leasing of
premises at 123 South Cayuga Street, 108 E Green Street and Green Street Park-
ing Lot in the City of Ithaca, for a term commencing as of January 1, 1976
through December 31, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 25—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
February 2, 1976 19
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 55,853 54
Encumbrances 9,746 15
County Self Insurance 120 80
Airport 8,856 33
Highway 161,601 66
Total Audit $236,163 36
be land hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
Chairman MacNeil appointed Henry Theisen and James Kidney as county
representatives to the Resources Conservation and Development Board; and Ray-
mond V Hemming to the Assessment Review Board for a five-year term which
expires December 31, 1980.
Mr Clynes placed in nomination the names of the following persons to serve
on the Environmental Management Council Donald Ryan, Andrew McElwee, Dr
Harold Purdy, Bill Goldberg, Lawrence Hamilton, Laura Hotaling Upon hearing
no further nominations, the above-named people were appointed to the Environ-
mental Management Council.
i Mr Haight placed the proposed Fire Advisory Board appointments on the
table for two weeks
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 48 p m to February 2, 1976 at 12 15 p m
at the Tompkins County Hospital
ADJOURNED MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 1976
Chairman MacNeil called the adjourned meeting to order at 12 25 p m at the
Tompkins County Hospital
Present 13 Representatives Absent 2 Representatives—Mr Holden and Mr
Kerr
Chairman MacNeil read an opening Thought For Today.
Donald Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, read the letter that had
been sent to the new members of the Tompkins County Hospital Board of Man-
agers.
RESOLUTION NO. 26—APPOINTMENTS TO TOMPKINS COUNTY
HOSPITAL BOARD OF MANAGERS
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr. Dates Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That the following
named persons be appointed to the Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers
effective immediately for said terms as specified
One (1) year term expiring December 31, 1976
Constance Cook
Louis J Long
Elmer S Phillips
Two (2) year term expiring December 31, 1977
Arthur W. Brodeur
Anne T. Jones
Marguerite Uphoff
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Three (3) year term expiring December 31, 1978
Aileen H Beers
Ruth H DeWire
Anthony B Pesoh
Four (4) year term expiring December 31, 1979
Frank Webstei Musgrave
Herrell F DeGraff
Robert S Miller
Five (5) year term expiring December 31, 1980
Edmund A Barber
Thomas G Miller
Lawrence W Siany
Alternate
Francis E Benedict
Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, welcomed the new Board of Man-
agers and introduced hospital staff members that were present
Mr Culligan said the new Board of Managers should elect their own officers
at their first meeting He introduced the members of the Board of Representatives
and County staff present
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 45 p m
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present Representatives -12 Excused—Representatives Benson, Kerr, Web-
ster -3
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The Chairman declared a recess and an executive session of the board took
place The regular meeting reconvened at 10 30 a m
The minutes of the January 26 and February 2 meetings were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received and/or re-
ferred to the proper committee for action
Resolutions of TC3 re adoption of curriculum Hotel Technology and authori-
zation to sign checks for small purchase orders, letter from David Martin resign-
ing from present Board of Managers effective midnight January 31, 1976, letter
from Mrs Foster Monette expressing concern over disposition of records piesently
kept at County Veterans' Service Agency, letter from John W Hirshfeld, M D ,
suggesting partial explanation for low occupancy of our hospital may be due not
only to economic recession but also loss of public confidence as a result of all the
controversy which has appeared on radio and press, and also a shortage of pri-
mary care physicians which is in the process of being remedied, copy of letter
from Tompkins County Environmental Management Council to John Clynes stat-
ing the committee feeling that the British -French SST (Concorde) should not be
permitted to land in the United States, Airport December Activity Report, letter
from New York State Association of Counties concerning three alternatives for
financing county government lower expenses, less service, higher local taxes,
resolution from Steuben County recommendations for welfare reform, memoran-
dum from John Daly of Schenectady County, Chairman of Ad hoc Committee for
Welfare Reform, copies of the first four bills and request for amendments, if any,
annual 1975 report of Tompkins County Environmental Management Council,
February 9, 1976 21
resolutions of Supervisors' and County Legislators' Association re welfare reform,
amendment to and moratorium on implementation of the Environmental Quality
Review Act, protesting cuts in aid to highways, exempt municipalities from per-
mit fee for mined land reclamation law, decrying reductions in State Aid to local
governments, protests provisions of Chapter 234 of laws of 1975 (Board of Elec-
tions), reaffirming principle of Home Rule at county and town levels, favoring
return to single primary elections day for 1976, state control over the Barge Canal
impose tolls for users, and amended Election Law to permit year-round voter reg-
istration, report of East Ithaca Corridor Concept, and draft of transportation
planning, coordination and facilitation in Tompkins County, letter from Charles
Herndon, Executive Director of EOC, re areas for programming for the elderly
that the Corporation has facilities to handle, Chairman MacNeil proclaimed March
197,6 as Social Work Month, annual report of David Safadi, Medical Examiner;
certification of Final State Equalization Rates for City of Ithaca -60 55, Villages
of Cayuga Heights -58 12, Dryden -56 82, Freeville-54 33, Groton -70 14, Lan-
sing -53 40, Trumansburg-55 39, Dept of State acknowledging receipt and filing
on February 3 of the appointment of Hugh S MacNeil as a membei of the Tomp-
kins County Industrial Development Agency, letter from NYS Dept of Health
formally terminating Medical Assistance Contract No C-42736, copy of letter
from Air Terminal Parking Company to John Murphy requesting opportunity to
submit proposal for Tompkins County airport parking, Assemblyman Lee con-
cerning environmental impact statement for Route 13 and 96—Newfield Hill—
Ithaca—Trumansburg, resolution of Franklin County relating to participation in
off-track betting, letter from Dooley Kieffer for League of Women Voters request-
ing'the Board to reconsider its resolution of opposition to the State Environmental
Quahty Review Act and submitted the League of Women Voters Statement
The Chairman appointed the following people to the Assessment Review
Board Henry Theisen—Village of Cayuga Heights, Robert Watros—Villages of
Dryden, Freeville, Claude Holden—Village of Groton, Herbert Haight—Village of
Trumansburg
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Alvin Knepper spoke of a pressing problem
of unemployment of Viet Nam veterans and suggested ways that might help the
situation Chairman MacNeil said negotiations with Cornell University and a rep-
resentative of the State have begun to study the possibility of hiring a consultant
to study monies and/or jobs through Manpower Act or CETA There is a meeting
next week
Mr Dates said in past years proceedings have been dedicated to people and
he feels this year the 1975 Proceedings should be dedicated to all people that have
served on county appointed boards Chairman MacNeil asked Mr. Watros to bring
in a resolution for the next meeting
Mrs Livesay reported on the various resolutions adopted at the Supervisors'
and County Legislators' Association Conference, which are listed as received un-
der correspondence
Mr Culligan spoke regarding Cornell University's proposed new university
health facility He feels the county should be cautious until Dr Dale Corson, Pres-
ident of Cornell University, makes his recommendations
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Miller, Chairman, Social Services Committee, said they received a reso-
lution from Steuben County concerning welfare reform There will be a resolution
later in the meeting for commendation for Richard Cummings, Director of the
Veterans' Service Agency, who retired because of illness The transfer of the
County Veterans' Service Agency office to the State Office went smoothly.
Mrs Livesay stated, relative to the Office for the Aging, that the State has
now approved the budget as submitted for the expenses on the depreciation of the
Salvation Army facility
22 February 9, 1976
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said the new Hospital Board of
Managers was sworn in The Mental Health Board was increased from nine to
twelve members There have been a few resignations and he is hopeful the Com-
mittee will have enough nominees
Mr Robey, a member of the Health Committee, announced that Tom Jackson,
director of Meadow House, is leaving the end of March They have begun looking
for a new director The question of organization of Meadow House is still being
reviewed He also said the organization of the commissioner's office at the Mental
Health Department is being reviewed and expect a report within a few months
The question of the Drug Coordinator is still being examined
Mr Watros Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said the com-
mittee met and organized He made the following liaison assignments Economic
Opportunity Corporation—Bryant Robey; Board of Elections—Robert Watros,
Library, Extension Service, County Historian—Henry Theisen, Intergovernmental
Relations Study Committee—Robert Watros and Bryant Robey, Tompkins -Cort-
land Community College—Robert Watros The committee reached a consensus re-
garding legislation which they would like the chairman to consider All legislative
matters, bills, etc , be presented to the committee responsible for that area of
service and after review, such a committee could recommend back to the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee to further investigate and pass it on to the
full board for action Also, he has additional information requested concerning the
TC3 budget He said the committee will be discussing problems at the library
Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said bids
for Sheriff's cars will be opened February 18 Bids for tape recorders and radio
equipment will be open February 20 They are working on the Family Court prob-
lem with the administrator from the appointed counsel
Mr Robey questioned if Allegheny Airlines cutting back air service at the air-
port had been looked into by the committee Mr Clynes said it had and Mr Mur-
phy gave a report regarding this situation
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, prepared a Sales Tax Receipts Report for
1973, 1974, 1975 and gave a lengthy explanation He said on February 19th at 2 00
p.m there will be a meeting with the District Tax Supervisor from the Bingham-
ton area who will give a report on the sales tax adjustments
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported they had another dismissal of
Mrs Muka's case by Judge Yesawich He also reported the on-call child abuse
section of Social Services under the older remains at status quo The case will be
tried in August
RESOLUTION NO. 27—APPROVAL OF CONTRACT—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Theisen Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Benson, Kerr, Webster -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Tompkins -Cortland Community
College have recommended that the proposed contract, copy attached hereto, be-
tween the Tompkins -Cortland Community College employees and the Counties of
Tompkins and Cortland be approved by both the County of Tompkins and the
County of Cortland, and
WHEREAS, employees in the CSE A Unit at Tompkins -Cortland Commu-
nity College have ratified said contract, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Board of Trustees, That said pro-
posed contract be an the same hereby is approved by this Board
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is subject to the concurrent ap-
proval of said contract by the Cortland County Legislature, it being understood
that if one body fails to approve said proposed contract that said contract shall be
null and void and new negotiations will have to be commenced
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RESOLUTION NO 28—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT
FUND—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Livesay A lengthy discussion took
place Ayes—Representatives Holden, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen,
Watros, Culligan -8 Noes—Clynes, Dates, Haight, MacNeil -4 Excused—Ben-
son, Kerr, Webster -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 10 adopted by the Board of Representatives at
a regular meeting held the 26th day of January, 1976, authorization to execute a
lease with the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins was duly approved, and
WHEREAS, the total amount required under the new lease with the City of
Ithaca is $36,782 25, and
WHEREAS, in addition thereto there is a current lease between the County
and Jason Fane requiring payment of $24,000 00 per annum, and
WHEREAS, there was budgeted for rent in the Social Services Budget only
$42,596 00 leaving a deficit of $18,186 25, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that moving to the newly acquired space on the
third floor of the Green Street property will cost $350 00 and that the installation
and moving of phones will cost an additional $750 00, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient monies in the Social Services budget to pay
for additional furniture and equipment, and
WHEREAS, the additional funds required amount of $19,286 25, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, that the
sum of $19,286 25 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund (Code A-1990) to
Code 6010 400—Contractual and Other Expenses, and
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 29—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
—S P.0 A.
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion took
place It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes, That the resolution
be amended to state the Tompkins County share be $44,226 and City of Ithaca
share nothing After a lengthy discussion, Mr Clynes withdrew his second It was
Moved by Mr Haight, Seconded by Mrs Livesay, That the resolution be tabled
Motion to Table Adopted. Chairman MacNeil appointed a committee to study the
SPCA situation and come back with a written report Mrs. Livesay, Mr. Miller,
Mr Theisen, Mr Haight
RESOLUTION NO. 30—INCREASE IN POSTAGE ACCOUNT—CENTRAL
PRINTING AND MAILING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, a Postage Petty Cash Account is maintained in the amount of
$1,500 00 in the Central Printing and Mailing Department for the purpose of
serving most county departments, and
WHEREAS, the recent thirty per cent (30%) increase in First Class postage
rates requires an increase in this postage account, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the aforementioned account be increased to $2,000 00, pursuant to
Section 371 of the County Law,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 31—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
CITY OF ITHACA—FIRE DISPATCHERS
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
24 February 9, 1976
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to execute
the renewal of the contract between the City of Ithaca and the County of Tomp-
kins for the sharing of the costs of the Fire Dispatchers under the same terms
and conditions for an additional two-year term, this resolution being contingent
on adoption of a similar resolution by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
RESOLUTION NO. 32—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
RICHARD F. CUMMINGS
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, Richard F Cummings was appointed County Director of Vet-
erans' Service Agency effective January 15, 1962, and
WHEREAS, the said Richard F Cummings served as Veterans' Service Di-
rector until his retirement in 1976, and
WHEREAS, he was appointed to the Liaison Committee of the County Vet-
erans' Service Officers' Association of New York State, and
WHEREAS, the said Richard F Cummings gave unsparingly of himself and
his time in carrying out the duties required of him as Veterans' Service Director,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its deep apprecia-
tion to the said Richard F Cummings for his dedication in carrying out his duties
as County Director of Veterans' Service and extend to him best wishes for the
future,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to Richard F Cummings
Mr. Clynes laid on the table names of people to be considered for appointment
to Environmental Management Council until the February 23 meeting
It was Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Dates and adopted that the fol-
lowing people be appointed to the Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board
1 year term
Town of Lansing:
David L Beckley, Deg
Frederick Steinhardt, Alt
Town of Dryden:
Stephen Carpenter, Deg
Edward Bell, Alt
Town of Caroline
David Moesch, Deg
Ted Perry, Alt
Town of Danby.
Charles Bruce, Jr , Deg
Howard VanEtten, Alt
Town of Enfield:
Jeffrey Brainard, Deg
Larry Lanning, Alt
Town of Ulysses
John Covert, Deg
Richard Durling, Alt
City of Ithaca.
Kenneth Decker, Deg
Joseph Shipos, Alt
2 year term
Town of Lansing:
Max Crozier, Deg
Paul Welch, Alt
Town of Groton:
Joseph Graham, Deg
Michael Totman, Alt
Town of Dryden•
Paul Edwards, Deg
Harold Case, Alt
Town of Ulysses:
Brian Ford, Deg
Sidney Thompson, Alt
Village of Cayuga Heights:
Edward Collins, Deg
Francis Miller, Alt
City of Ithaca
John Harding, Deg
James Sheehan, Alt
Delegate -at -Large from Board
of Representatives
Louis R Webster
3 year term
Town of Groton•
Robert Walpole, Deg
Gary Miller, Alt
February 23, 1976 25
Town of Dryden.
Edgar Parker, Deg
Robert Hulslander, Alt
Town of Newfield:
Richard Watson, Deg
Ralph Payne, Alt
Village of Cayuga Heights:
Lowell T George, Deg
Gary Moravec, Alt
City of Ithaca:
W Lyle Neigh, Deg.
William Henry, Alt
Charles Tuckerman, Deg.
P K Reeve, Alt
Delegate-at-Large—Albert Moore
Chairman MacNeil appointed Mr Haight to serve as representative to the
Board of Health
Mr. Watros requested Mr Stevenson be present at the next meeting to review
the details of the incident at the Highway Department.
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 14 p m
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present Representatives -13 Excused—Representatives Kerr, Webster -2.
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the February 9th meeting were approved subject to correction
by the clerk
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter and statement of Congressman Matthew McHugh re federal funds to
be available to help defray cost of collector sewer systems, letter from Congress-
man Walsh re status report on Route 96 project; letter from John Hirshfeld, M D
enclosing advertisement in Medical Group News on charges for laboratory work,
letter from William Shorkey, State of New York Dormitory Authority, to spon-
soring counties re financial situation on TC3; Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co sent
copies of the Social Services' Management Report summary, copy of letter from
Lawrence Hoffman to New York State Department of Health re revised cost esti-
mates for Tompkins County Hospital; Louis R Dickinson, President of County
Veterans Service Officers Association of the State of New York, expressed concern
over closing of the Tompkins County Veterans Service Agency, annual reports of
Tompkins County Veterans' Service Agency, Sheriff's Department and Airport,
letter from Congressman Walsh re progress of Route 96 project Environmental
Impact Statement and additional information required, resolution of Cortland
County approving contract with TC3 employees; letters from William Gurowitz,
Vice -President for Campus Affairs, concerning recent meetings on health plan-
ning; copy of letter from William Gurowitz to C Judson Kilgore, M D , concerning
health planning at Cornell University, letter from Wallace B Rogers, Director of
General Services at Cornell University, concerning revised Allegheny Airlines
schedule, resolution from Trustees of TC3 approving CSEA agreement, memoran-
dums from Assemblyman Gary Lee re Social Services—Local Programs, memo-
randum from Assemblyman Gary Lee re Sewage Treatment Plan Operating Aid,
26 February 23, 1976
New York State Department of Transportation sent Preliminary New York State
Rail Plan, an enclosed Addendum, and requesting support in achievement of a full
federal appropriation of sufficient funds, letter from William Gurowitz, Vice -
President for Campus Affairs at Cornell re letter Chairman MacNeil sent to Presi-
dent Corson re health care in Tompkins County, notice of tentative state equaliza-
tion rates for Towns of Caroline -50 83, Danby -48 32, copy of a letter from Jean
Szabadi, Chau man, Committee of Human Services Coalition, to Claude Holden re
advance planning for use of CETA funds, Dept of Labor report on obligation of
On -The -Job Training and Individual Referral to Vocational Training funds and
also Title I Vocational Education Modification, copy of report and third draft of
proposed rules and regulations for enforcement of State Environmental Quality
Review Act from Tompkins County Environmental Management Council
Under privilege of the floor Mrs Raymond Mayo made a complaint about the
Mental Health Department Mr Miller stated a letter regarding this matter is
being looked into by the committee
Mr Lawrence Hoffman, Architect, said they would like to advertise and re-
ceive bids on March 10th for relocation of existing utilities (electric, sanitary,
water, and storm drainage) at the site of the proposed new hospital construction
RESOLUTION NO 33—ADOPTION OF AMENDED BUDGET—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -
3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins by Resolution No 136, passed on July
14, 1975, adopted the Tompkins -Cortland Community College Budget in the
amount of $3,452,982, and
WHEREAS, said operating budget covers the fiscal year September 1, 1975 -
August 31, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the sponsoring community contribution to said budget is $698,-
981, and
WHEREAS, the proposed full time equivalent enrollment for said fiscal year
is 1,780, being an increase of 180 over the estimated enrollment upon which the
budget aforementioned was determined, and
WHEREAS, based on the increased full time enrollment the college plans to
expand programs and employ additional staff, and
WHEREAS, the trustees of the college have recommended an amendment to
the budget of Tompkins -Cortland Community College to increase same to $3,757,-
005,
3,757;005, and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee has been advised by
the trustees of the college that the amended budget shall in no way increase the
sponsors share, said increase to be derived solely from additional student revenue
and state aid, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the operating budget in the amount of $3,452,982 be increased to
$3,757,005, it being understood that the sponsoring community contribution in the
original approved amount of $698,981 remain the same,
RESOLVED, further, That said approval is subject to firm determination of
state aid and charge -backs to other counties
RESOLVED, further, That the increase in the budget be derived from student
revenues and state aid
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall become effective upon the
adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
The Chairman declared an executive session of the Board at 10 18 a m The
regular meeting was reconvened at 11 17 a m
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
February 23, 1976 27
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said Dr Kathleen Gaffney
reported on a problem with family services Dr Hamlisch reported the Mental
Health Department is still looking for a new Director of Meadow House Mr Cul-
ligan said he met with members of Cornell University and members of the Area
Health Planning Council regarding Cornell's proposed health facility There will
be another meeting March 13 He also said Congressman McHugh was here and
gave a nice presentation A person will be nominated for the Mental Health Board
later in the meeting
Mr Clynes said the Health Systems Agency will meet Thursday in Syracuse
and expect to adopt bylaws for the eleven county area He also reported the new
Hospital Board of Managers elected their new officers as follows Herrell DeGraff
—president, Ruth DeWire—vice president, Edmund Barber—secretary
Mr Clynes, Chairman of the Planning and Public Works Committee, said
they discussed purchase of furnishings for the old courthouse Several members
'of the committee attended a preliminary committee meeting regarding airport day
There was discussion on the Public Works Employment Act which was vetoed by
the President
Mr Holden said he attended the Soil Conservation District meeting and there
will be an appointment to this board later in the meeting
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, attended the
Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of Trustees meeting and there will
be a resolution to provide for legislation to raise tuition
Mr Haight, Chairman of the Public Safety and Correction Committee, re-
ported the committee met, discussed and approved letting contracts for bid for
Sheriff's cars and also for the Fire Coordinator for tape recorders and radios
which are on the agenda They also discussed the assigned counsel situation There
is a problem regarding proposed changes in the minimum standards for county
jails There will probably be a resolution objecting to the changes
Mr Dates, Chairman of the Budget and Administration Committee, said their
priority is the Administrative Code which they are trying to update He spoke
relative to the decisions on travel and attending conferences
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said the appeal to the Appellate Division
on the County Sewer District No 1 has been dismissed
Mr Clynes withdrew the resolutions pertaining to purchase of courtroom fur-
niture—Old Courthouse and purchase and installation of furniture—courtroom and
jury room—Old Courthouse
Mrs Livesay, Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee to study the contract with
SPCA, reported that many problems were identified and the chairman asked that
the committee continue to work with the SPCA and try to establish changes in
the Agriculture and Markets Law It was decided to lift Resolution No 29— Au-
thorization to Execute Agreement—S P C A from the table for consideration of
adoption of the contract for 1976 and work on changes for next year's contract
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported that representatives of seven
local banks met to discuss procedures to follow and what role they might take as
far as financing the hospital He also reported relative to sales tax adjustments
The District Tax Supervisor from Binghamton reported the amount owed the
towns is $254,791 09 The adjustment is between the city and towns An acceptable
method of pay back will be arranged
RESOLUTION NO 34—AUTHORIZE ADVANCE—NUTRITION PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Theisen Ayes -12. Noes -0 Excused -
3 Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 235 adopted on the 24th day of November,
1975, the County Board authorized the Salvation Army to submit an application
28 February 23, 1976
to the State of New York Office for the Aging for the operation of the Nutrition
Program for the Elderly in Tompkins County during 1976, and
WHEREAS, the County by the aforesaid resolution authorized $10,000 as its
share of the nutrition program, and
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army and the State of New York have negotiated
the terms of the 1976 contract and same is awaiting signature, and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted January 12, 1976, the Board of Represen-
tatives authorized the County Administrator to pay bills for the aforesaid Nutri-
tion for the Elderly Program prior to audit during the months of January and
February, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army is in need of a cash flow in advance of the
signing of said contract in order to proceed to carry out the program, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay bills
prior to the regular audit during the months of March and April, 1976, in order to
carry out the Nutrition for the Elderly Program prior to the execution of the
aforesaid contract between the Salvation Army and the New York State Office for
the Aging
RESOLUTION NO. 35—RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
LOCKERS AND BENCHES FOR USE BY THE
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AT THE OLD
COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the contracts for the preservation of the Old Court House did
not include lockers and benches for the Sheriff's locker room, and
WHEREAS, contractor Stewart and Bennett has submitted a proposal to fur-
nish and install lockers and benches in the locker room based upon specifications
required by the Sheriff at a total cost of $2,627, and
WHEREAS, lockers of the size requested are not available through State
contract, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Pubhc Works
Committee and the Architect that contractor Stewart and Bennett be authorized
to proceed with the furnishing and installation of lockers and benches in the
locker room at a cost not to exceed $2,627
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be authorized to expend
said amount from the Old Court House Capital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 36—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
NEW YORK STATE EQUALIZATION AND
ASSESSMENT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros Adopted
WHEREAS, the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and the Division
of Assessment of the County of Tompkins prepared a proposed Letter of Agree-
ment by which the state will provide for the Tompkins County Division of Assess-
ment a Real Property Information System to accomplish its revaluation objectives
and train personnel to operate the system all at no expense to the County, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is au-
thorized and directed to execute said Letter of Agreement on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 37—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS—
REVENUE SHARING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
February 23, 1976 29
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has considered Rev-
enue Shaimg requests foi the year 1976 from various groups in the community,
and
WHEREAS, ceitain of these requests were approved in the 1976 Tompkins
County Budget in the amounts set forth below, subject to final contract approval
by appropriate state and/or federal agencies
Challenge Industries, Inc $ 1,634
Village of Groton Housing Authority 6,350
Family and Children's Service of Ithaca 5,000
Cooperative Extension Association of
Tompkins County 9,000
$21,984
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is directed to
execute contracts on behalf of the County with each of the aforementioned agen-
cies
RESOLUTION NO. 38—AWARD OF BID—TWO-WAY RADIO UNITS—
FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for two-
way radios with certain specifications for use by the Fire and Disaster Coordina-
tor, and
WHEREAS, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc is the lowest re-
sponsible bidder meeting all specifications for fourteen (14) two-way FM radios
with a total net bid of $10,418 00, now therefore be it
I RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Budget and Administration Committees, That the aforementioned bid of Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc in the amount of $10,418 00 be and the same
hereby is accepted
RESOLVED, further, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator of Tompkins
County be and he hereby is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of
the County
RESOLUTION NO 39—AWARD OF BID -10 CHANNEL LOGGING
RECORDER—FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for one
(1) 10 Channel Logging Recorder System and related equipment with certain spec-
ifications, and
WHEREAS, Dictaphone Corporation is the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all specifications for said recorder and equipment with a total bid of $10,614 29,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Budget and Administration Committees, that the aforementioned bid of Dicta-
phone Corporation, in the amount of $10,614 29, be and the same hereby is ac-
cepted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator of Tompkins
County be and he hereby is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of
the County
RESOLUTION NO. 40—AWARD OF BID—SHERIFF'S CARS
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for cars
with certain specifications, including air-conditioning, for use by the Sheriff's De-
partment, and
30 February 23, 1976
WHEREAS, Erie J Miller, Inc , of Ithaca, New York, is the lowest respon-
sible bidder for five vehicles to be used by the Sheriff's Department with a net bid
of $19,000, including trade-ins on five used vehicles, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Budget and Administration Committees, That the aforementioned bid as set forth
above be and the same hereby is accepted and the Sheriff be and he hereby is
authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County
It was Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Livesay, That Resolution No
29—Authorization to Execute Agreement—S P C A , be lifted from the table. Mo-
tion to Lift from the table Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 29—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
—S P.C.A.
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, the County and the City entered into a contract as of January
1, 1972, pursuant to the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law, by which
contract the SPCA undertook the Dog Warden Program for the County of
Tompkins, and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Correction Committee has recommended
the continuation of said contract with certain clarifying amendments thereto, for
the year 1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of said Pubhc Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That said contract between the County, City and SPCA, dated January
1, 1972, be and the same hereby is extended for the calendar year 1976 and the
County Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to prepare said contract
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be
and he hereby is authorized to execute same on behalf of the County
RESOLVED, further, That the maximum amount of said budget on an annual
basis will be raised as follows
SPCA $12,500
Tompkins County 27,053
City of Ithaca 17,173
$56,726
RESOLVED, further, That the contract is subject to the approval of the City
of Ithaca, SPCA and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets
RESOLUTION NO. 41—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Kerr, Webster -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to.
General Fund $ 74,263 49
Encumbrances 1,830 20
County Self Insurance 110 22
Dog Fund 10 95
Printing Transfers 2,809 21
Airport 15,538 88
Highway Department 193,339 98
Total $287,902 93
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
February 23, 1976 31
Chairman MacNeil appointed Mr Arthur Fellows as member -at -large to the
Soil Conservation District for a three-year term which expires December 31, 1979
Chairman MacNeil appointed Mr Kenneth Allen as Keeper of the Covered
Bridge in Newfield for the year 1976
Mr Robey placed in nomination the name of Sandra Stein to serve on the
Mental Health Board for a four-year term Upon hearing no further nominations,
the Chairman declared Sandra Stein a member of the Mental Health Board
Chairman MacNeil appointed the following people to serve on the Local Ad-
visory Board of Assessment Review Bryant Robey — City of Ithaca, Beverly
Livesay—Town of Ithaca, Robert Watros—Town of Dryden
Chairman MacNeil appointed Thomas G Miller to the Multiple Residence
Review iBoard for a three-year term which expires December 31, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 42—RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION—TOMPKINS
COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF MANAGERS
Moved by Mr Culligan, Unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, a new Board of Managers of Tompkins County Hospital has been
formed in accordance with the Hospital Governance Committee's recommendations,
and
WHEREAS, some members of the old Board of Managers of Tompkins Coun-
ty Hospital will not be serving on the new Board, and
WHEREAS, the retiring members—Col Richard Comstock, Morris Garmise,
Helen Hoefer, Douglas Bi own and David Martin have served faithfully the County
of Tompkins with their services and diligent efforts, countless hours of expended
time and the thoughtful exercising of the duties of the Board of Managers of
Tompkins County Hospital, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the community appreciates the new Health Service Pro-
grams instituted during their tenure of office, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
does hereby express its grateful appreciation to the retiring members for their
efforts in helping the citizens of the area served by the Tompkins County Hos-
pital, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to Col Richard Comstock,
Morris Garmise, Helen Hoefer, Douglas Brown and David Martin
Mr Culligan requested the clerk read correspondence from Congressman
Walsh re status of Route 96 progress The Clerk read the letter to the Board
The meeting was adjourned to 9 00 p m this evening with an executive ses-
sion prior to the adjourned meeting
ADJOURNED MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
The Chairman called the adjourned meeting to order at 9 00 p m
Present 12 Excused—Representatives Dates, Kerr, Webster -3.
Chairman MacNeil called an executive session of the Board at 9 02 p m and
the adjourned meeting was called back to order at 9 31 p m
Chairman MacNeil said the County Negotiating Committee has recommended
a resolution to impose 1976 salaries and it is necessary to have a two-thirds vote
of the members to waive the rules of the Board to bring it on the agenda. Motion
to waive the rules adopted unanimously
32 February 23, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 43—IMPOSITION OF SETTLEMENT -
1976 EMPLOYEES' CONTRACT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kidney Mr Clynes said in all fairness
to the employees' group that they did receive an offer that they considered a
County offer and the county should live with the offer that would be an additional
funding of $47,000 He moved to amend the resolution so that those employees who
can move a step on the salary schedule do so plus the 1975 salary schedule be in-
creased in the following manner
$385 increase to those salaries under $8,500
$370 increase to those salaries between $8,501 and $11,000
$340 increase to those salaries between $11,001 and $15,000
$255 increase to those salaries in excess of $15,001
Seconded by Mrs Livesay In a show of hands the amendment lost with only
six votes in the affirmative A roll call on the original resolution resulted as fol-
lows Ayes—Representatives Kidney, Robey, Watros, Benson, Clynes, Culligan,
Haight, Holden, and MacNeil — 9 Noes — Representatives Livesay, Miller, and
Theisen -3 Excused—Representatives Dates, Kerr and Webster -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County and CSEA commenced negotiations for a new con-
tract for 1976 in August, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the parties failed to achieve agreement and went to impasse, and
WHEREAS, thereafter, PERB appointed John McConnell as mediator, and
WHEREAS, after several meetings with the mediator the impasse continued,
and
WHEREAS, thereafter PERB appointed John McConnell Fact Finder, and
WHEREAS, the parties met with the Fact Finder and presented their respec-
tive positions, and
WHEREAS, the Fact Finder submitted his written recommendations for reso-
lution of the dispute to the Chairman of the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, thereafter the Fact Finder and local PERB Board Chairman con-
tinued attempts to resolve the dispute between the parties, and
WHEREAS, thereafter pursuant to the requirements of the Civil Service Law,
the Chairman of the Board of Representatives submitted his recommendations to
the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives conducted a public legislative hear-
ing on the 12th day of January, 1976 at which time it heard the position of both
parties with respect to the Fact Finder's report, and
WHEREAS, thereafter the parties through their respective representatives
continued to negotiate in an attempt to resolve the impasse, and
WHEREAS, the parties could not reach agreement, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation to the Board of Representatives by the
County Negotiating Committee, That the following settlement be imposed on em-
ployees of the County of Tompkins included in the CSEA bargaining unit for the
year 1976 as follows
That the 1976 contract for employees included in the bargaining unit of CSEA
shall be the same as the proposed 1975 contract with the following modifications
1 For those employees who can move a step on the salary schedule, they
would move a step plus the 1975 salary schedule would be increased as follows
a $335 increase to those salaries under $8,500
b $320 increase to those salaries between $8,501 and $11,000
c $300 increase to those salaries between $11,001 and $15,000
d A $255 increase to those salaries in excess of $15,001
2 Delete from Section III Compensation Paragraph 5 the following wording,
"all new employees will be hired at the minimum salary"
3 Delete reference to the Probation Home in the Country from Section III
Compensation Paragraph 1 (a) (which allowed a live in allowance at the Proba-
tion Home in the Country of $1,200)
4 Add to Section VIII Retirement Insurance a new Paragraph 1 (c) to read
as follows "Deputy Sheriffs certified by the Sheriff as being engaged in criminal
March 8, 1976 33
duties would be covered under Section 89 a of the New York State Retirement
Law"
5 Add to Section III Compensation Paragraph 9 a new (4) "All CETA em-
ployees"
6 Add to Section VI—Vacation Paragraph 1 the following wording, "If a
temporary seasonal or CETA appointment matures into either a provisional or
permanent appointment in the same title in the same department the vacation
anniversary date for credited service would be considered to be the first date of
original hire"
7 Section VII—Leave—Paragraph 5 The wording is to be changed to read as
follows "Maternity Leave—Maternity Leave will be granted at the employee's
request up to a maximum of six months subject to renewal for another six months
for reasons considered satisfactory by the County"
8 Add a new Section XV—Voluntary Demotion to read as follows "If an
employee is permitted to take a voluntary demotion and he returns to his former
job he will return to the same step in the salary grade that he held prior to his
promotion"
1 9 Add to Section XVI—Termination Paragraph 1 The following words, "in
case of a decrease in the work force temporary and/or provisional employees in
the classification in the department in which the layoff occurs will be laid off be-
fore employees having permanent status Seniority will be considered"
10 Section VII—Leave Paragraph 6 delete the words "through the date of
internment" and insert in its place "terminating with the day after internment"
11 Add to Section III Compensation 6 a new Paragraph (b) "an employee on
an unpaid leave of absence reinstated within one year from the date the unpaid
leave of absence began would be reinstated to the same step as he was earning at
the time the leave of absence commenced"
12 Change Section XIX—Duration to read as follows "This agreement shall
become effective as of January 1, 1976 and remain in force and effect through De-
cember 31, 1976
On motion meeting adjourned at 9.43 p m
PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 8, 1976
The Chairman called the Public Hearing to order at 10 00 a m The Clerk read
the notice of hearing
Representative Livesay gave a brief explanation and a short discussion took
place Upon hearing no further comments, the hearing was closed at 10 07 a m.
LOCAL LAW NO. 1-1976
A local law of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, authorizing the
Tompkins County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to seize and
impound dogs during quarantine periods
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins as
follows
Section 1 The Tompkins County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
is hereby authorized and directed to seize and impound dogs in viola-
tion of Orders of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets under
Section 115 and/or 115-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law whenever
Orders of the Commissioner are in effect
34 March 8, 1976
Section 2 Any owner of a dog who shall neglect to confine the dog as required by
Orders made pursuant to Sections 115 and 115-a of the Agriculture and
Markets Law shall be subject to a penalty of $10 00
Section 3 This local law shall be effective immediately
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 07 a m
Present 13 Representatives Excused Representatives Benson and Kerr -2
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the February 23, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Leonard E Ferris, Acting Secretary of Guardians of American
Patriotism, strongly urging that the voters of Tompkins County be heard by a
public referendum regarding possibilities of a new hospital, Department of Labor
sent Tompkins County Title VI modification for FY1976, dated February 13, 1976,
stating it has been reviewed and approved for implementation, notice that J
Roger Barber, Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets with concurrence of
Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, has issued an order placing a quar-
antine on dogs to prevent deer depredation, memorandum from NYS Association
of Counties opposing proposed new county jail rules, Congressman Matthew Mc-
Hugh sent copy of his statement in support of overriding President Ford's veto of
Public Works Employment Bill and expressed hope for new legislation on his sub-
ject, Interstate Commerce Commission news release re Rail Services Planning Of-
fice Seeks Comments in Proceeding to Formulate Standards for Commuter Rail
Passenger Service Subsidies, memorandum from Doria Higgins to Dr Roberta
Batt re methods to take care of waiting list at the clinic, NYS Office for Aging
sent copy of approved application for state aid in providing recreation for the
elderly programs and services $4,144 00 for January 1, 1976 to December 31, 1976,
Huber, Magill, Lawrence and Farrell sent copy of memorandum in support of mo-
tion and notice of motion of NYSE&G Corporation re Case No 80002, resolution
from Cortland County designating Mrs Shirley A Fish as liaison representative
to TC3 Board of Trustees and a resolution modifying TC3 Budget for 1975-76,
memorandum from Department of State to all 701 Grant recipients re Affirmative
Action compliance, letter from Mrs Mary Lamb re allegations of a damaged book
at Tompkins County Public Library, Family and Children's Service Drug Pro-
gramming Proposal for 1976-77, copy of a letter and proposal of Mental Health
Services re drug program possibilities and needs in Tompkins County, letter from
George Pfann, Jr re Meadow House lease, TC3 sent material concerning Capital
charge back legislation from Hudson Valley Community College, Assemblyman
Gary Lee sent chart illustrating effects of Governor's proposed reductions in local
assistance, Annual Report of County Administrator, copy of a letter of Paul Gib-
bons, Mental Health Services, to Charles Watt, Office of Drug Abuse Services, re
establishing sub -committee to draft proposal for reorganization of Drug Coordi-
nator's office.
Mr Robey spoke about negotiations and labor management relations He
noted a section of a speech by the governor of Wisconsin given at a conference on
Public Sector of Labor Relations in a Troubled Economy, which he felt fitted the
situation here and unless we do things a bit differently things will not be better
What they are doing in Wisconsin and what he says has been successful elsewhere,
is to try increasing wage increases to increases in productivity He thinks it is the
land of thing we might consider doing this year
March 8, 1976 35
Mrs Livesay suggested before we get into another budget year, the Budget
and Administration Committee and the whole board re-evaluate the way we ap-
proach the budgeting process She suggested a different mode of operation where,
if possible, the administration person would meet with the department involved
then the recommendations of the department and administration come to the com-
mittee to sort out and come up with recommendation which would then go to the
Budget and Administration Committee Mr Dates suggested that she go over the
Charter and Code and how it has to be and point out how she would suggest ;t be
changed and get it to him in letter form as they ale starting to update the Code
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said their next meeting is
March 16 They are still looking for two new members to serve on the Mental
Health Board
' Mr Clynes reported the Health Systems Agency application is ready to go
and expects it to be approved at the next meeting of the entire Task Force in
Syracuse on Thursday He reported that the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee has several resolutions to present this morning He said the staff report on
the progress of the Industrial Park and preliminary budget figures for airport day
will be submitted formally at the next meeting The committee agreed they would
sponsor a public meeting to receive input on the Transportation Commission as
proposed by Mr Liguori The County Planning Board has approved He will give
everyone notice of the meeting He received letters from Congressman McHugh
(a copy of a state letter Mr McHugh received as well as a detailed letter from
him) regarding continued delays on the Route 96 project and reiterating the 1980
construction start
Mr Robey reported he received a letter from George Pfann stating the Tomp-
kins County Mental Health Department has approved the lease modification ex-
tension agreement for Meadow House and the County Attorney feels it should be
approved by this Board A letter was received from Robert Hamhsch enclosing
an article from the Mental Hygiene News on state funding and organization for
mental health service It will be on file with the clerk
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, said the committee met
February 26 and discussed upgrading of Fire and Disaster Coordinator position
It was tabled until their next meeting They discussed the county home position
A resolution will be presented today regarding increase in library assistant labor
grade and one for two new positions at the Sheriff's Department (this was a split
vote of committee) They discussed moving the library director to a higher step
They asked the County Attorney for an opinion on whether they could do anything
regarding this situation They will be meeting with Human Services regarding
CETA There will be one CETA position on the agenda today Regarding hiring at
the minimum salary, they will be working on it and will try to come up with some-
thing
Mr Watros, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said
they met to discuss a resolution on election supplies and there is a resolution on
the agenda this morning They will meet again March 10
Mr Haight, Chairman of the Public Safety and Correction Committee, said
they met and there will be a resolution presented later in the meeting
Permission was given to add to the agenda a resolution pertaining to authori-
zation of Supplemental Agreement with T G Miller—Airport ILS Improvements
RESOLUTION NO 44—CREATION OF POSITIONS—SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion took place
and the chairman asked Mr Holden, Mr Dates and Mr Haight, to come up with a
possible solution to the problem of compensatory time off, m one month Ayes—
Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Webster, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Kidney, Mac-
Neil -10 Noes—Clynes, Holden, Watros-3 Excused—Benson, Kerr -2 Adopted
36 March 8, 1976
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Coriections Com-
mittee and a split vote of the Personnel Committee, That the following positions
be created in the Sheriff's Department, effective immediately, said positions having
been duly advertised
1 Deputy Sheriff (10-03), Flaherty Class, labor grade X
1 Criminal Investigator (12-05), Flaheity class, labor grade XII
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $14,561 00 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund (Code A-1990) to Sheriff (Code A-3110 100),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 45—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION— TOMPKINS
COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Moved by Mr Holden Seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion followed and it
was Moved by Mr Dates and seconded, that the resolution be tabled Ayes—Rep-
resentatives Miller, Culligan, Dates, Kidney, MacNeil -5 Noes—Representatives
Clynes, Haight, Holden, Livesay, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster -8 Excused—
Representatives Benson, Keri -2 Motion to table Lost Further discussion took
place and a roll call on the resolution resulted Ayes—Representatives Livesay,
Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kidney,
MacNeil -12 Noes—Repi esentative Webstei-1 Excused—Representatives Ben-
son and Kerr -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the 1975 Intergovernmental Relations
Committee and a split vote of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Li-
brary Clerk be reclassified to Library Assistant (07-18), labor grade VII, competi-
tive class, effective immediately,
RESOLVED, further, That one position of Library Clerk be abolished, effec-
tive immediately,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $351 00 be appropriated from the Li-
brary Fund Balance to County Library (Code L-7410 100),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 46—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
ALLEGHENY AIRLINES, INC
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Mr Murphy explained the
contract He pointed out that Allegheny wanted to include a specification that paid
parking would be put into effect The county committee agreed to recommend only
to the Board that they institute paid parking at the airport Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the current contract with Allegheny Airlines regarding use of
the airport facilities, landing fees and rentals expired as of July 31, 1974, and
WHEREAS, a Special Negotiating Committee for the County of Tompkins
has negotiated a new contract effective August 1, 1974 to expire December 31,
1978, and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney is preparing same for review by the Com-
mittee and Allegheny Airlines, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee has approved said
contract, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the proposed contract between the County of Tompkins and Allegheny
Airlines, Inc be and the same hereby is approved effective August 1, 1974 through
December 31, 1978,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute same on behalf of the County
March 8, 1976 37
Chairman MacNeil extended congratulations to Mr Murphy and Mr William-
son for settling this contract with Allegheny Airlines
RESOLUTION NO 47—OBJECTING TO PROPOSED CHANGES IN
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COUNTY JAILS
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller There was discussion and it
was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros, that the resolution be tabled
Ayes—Representatives Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster -6 Noes
—Representatives Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kidney, MacNeil -7
Excused—Representatives Benson, Kerr -2 Motion to table Lost Further discus-
sion took place and a roll call was taken on the resolution as follows Ayes—Rep-
resentatives Miller, Watros, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kidney,
MacNeil -9 Noes—Representatives Livesay, Robey, Theisen, Webster -4 Excused
—Representatives Benson, Kerr -2 Adopted
1 WHEREAS, the State Commission of Correction has issued minimum stand-
ards for County Jails which are proposed to take effect May 1, 1976, and
1 WHEREAS, such proposed standards allow the virtually unlimited sending
and receipt by mail of correspondence, packages, and publications, none of which
may be read, and
1 WHEREAS, new visiting areas are required which permit physical contact,
visitors may be searched by electronic means only, the visiting area shall be
searched after every visit, any person may visit a prisoner, who may have several
visitors at one time and such visitors may not be barred merely because of any
prior criminal involvement, and
WHEREAS, each facility is required to "provide facilities for religious wor-
ship or visitation" and shall enable prisoners a diet consistent with each and every
individual's stated belief, and
WHEREAS, many dangerous substances cannot be detected by electronic de-
vices and in the case of Tompkins County additional personnel would be required,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives object to
the implementation of said minimum standards, particularly with respect to visi-
tation and inability to search on the ground of local cost escalation, the require-
ment that more space be found or constructed and the possibility of contraband
and dangerous materials being brought into a secure facility at the risk of prop-
erty damage or personal injuries to staff and inmates, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Hugh L
Carey and the New York State Commission of Correction, Assemblyman Gary A
Lee and Senator William T Smith
RESOLUTION NO. 48—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO 1-1976
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted with Representative
Clynes casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 1-1976 authorizing the Tompkins County Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to Animals to seize and impound dogs in violation of Orders of the
Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets under Section 115 and/or 115-a of the
Agriculture and Markets Law whenever Orders of the Commissioner are in effect,
and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 8th day of March, 1976, at
10 00 o'clock in the morning thereof, no one appeared in opposition to said Local
Law No 1-1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Pubhc Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That said Local Law No 1-1976 be and the same hereby is adopted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board publish a true copy of said
local law in the official newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, within
ten days after this local law is adopted, and after said local law shall have been
finally adopted, the Clerk shall file within five days one certified copy in the office
38 March 8, 1976
of the County Clerk, one certified copy with the State Comptroller and four certi-
fied copies with the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO 49—AWARD OF BID—ELECTION SUPPLIES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has duly advertised for bids for primary
election supplies for the 1976 primary election, and
WHEREAS, Arnold Printing Company of 416 East State Street, Ithaca, New
York, is the only responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid in the
amount of $901 70, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the bid of Arnold Printing Company, 416 East State Street, Ithaca,
New York, in the amount of $901 70 for primary election supplies for 1976 be and
the same hereby is accepted and the Commissioners of Elections be and they here-
by are authorized to complete the said transactions on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 50—AWARD OF BID—OLD COURTHOUSE -40 CHAIRS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by 1VIr Kidney Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has duly advertised for bids for various
chairs required to furnish the Old Courthouse, and
WHEREAS, Race Office Equipment Co , Inc of Ithaca, New York has sub-
mitted the only bid for said chairs in the amount of $3,752 04 excluding installa-
tion, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the bid of Race Office Equipment Company, Inc , in the amount of
$3,752 04 be and the same hereby is accepted
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to expend the aforesaid amount for said chairs from the Old Courthouse
Capital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 51—AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
AGREEMENT, T. G. MILLER, AIRPORT ILS
IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kidney Adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 31, January 24, 1972, did authorize the engage-
ment of a Consulting Engineer to prepare plans for improvements necessary to
install an instrument landing system at the County Airport, and
WHEREAS, An Engineering Agreement was executed with T G Miller on
August 3, 1973 and was subsequently approved as to form by the office of the
State Attorney General on August 31, 1973 and assigned the NYS DOT Project
No 3902 10, Contract No 307-A, in the maximum amount of $16,586 33, and
WHEREAS, as the work progressed, the engineer was requested to perform
additional work not anticipated by said contract in the amount of $14,460 18, and
WHEREAS, a Supplemental Engineering Agreement has been drafted and
executed by the engineer and approved by the NYS DOT in the supplemental
amount of $14,460 18, 75% reimbursable by FAA and 18 75% by NYS DOT, there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to execute the Sup-
plemental Agreement in the name of the County of Tompkins
RESOLUTION NO. 52—AWARD OF BID—OLD COURTHOUSE—CUSTOM
FITTED SEATING, TABLES, LECTURN, WITNESS
STAND
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
March 8, 1976 39
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has advertised for bids for custom fitted
seating tables, lecturn, and witness stand for the Old Court House, and
WHEREAS, Sylvan Tech Industries, Inc of Newaik, New York has submitted
the only bid for the aforesaid furnishings in accordance with the specifications at
a total cost of $8,137 30 including installation of said furnishings, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the architect and the Planning and Public
Works Committee, That the bid of Sylvan Tech Industries, Inc in the amount of
$8,137 30 for the aforesaid furnishings and installation of same be and the same
hereby is accepted
RESOLVED, further, That the County Admimstxator be and he hereby is
authorized to expend said amount from the Old Court House Capital Construction
Account
RESOLUTION NO 53—AWARD OF BID—HIGHWAY—BRIDGE DECK
1
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kidney Adopted
iWHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has advertised for bids on
March 1, 1976 for used bridge deck grating, and
1 WHEREAS, Wallgene Construction Company, Inc , Syracuse, New York is
the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a net bid of $2 50 per
square foot for approximately 1600 square feet, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That said bid of Wallgene Construction Company, Inc be and the same
hereby is accepted and the Highway Department is authorized to complete said
transaction
RESOLUTION NO. 54—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute a
contract on behalf of the county with Kenneth Allen of Newfield, New York, ap-
pointed to the Honorarium Position of Keeper of the Bridge, said contract being
for the calendar year 1976
RESOLVED, further, That said position is an appointed one, it being under-
stood that the appointee is not an employee of the County
RESOLUTION NO 55—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—OLD
COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Haight Adopted Ayes -12 Noes -0
Excused—Representatives Benson, Culligan, Kerr -3
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $40,683 46 to be paid from the County Building Capi-
tal Construction Account are
Stewart and Bennett, Inc
General Construction #8 $20,577 00
General Construction #9 12,207 00
Kimble Plumbing and Heating, Inc
Heating -Air Conditioning #7 5,400 00
William Downing Associates 2,499 46
(January and February)
Total $40,683 46
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
40 March 8, 1976
It was mentioned there are plans for an open house at the Old Courthouse as
part of the Bicentennial celebration
RESOLUTION NO 56—DISPOSITION OF OLD RECORDS—BUDGET
AND ADMINISTRATION
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kidney Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to dispose of rec-
ord items numbers 10-17, 67, 99, 102, 103, 108, 113, 166, 172, 204, 238, and 239 on
Records Disposition Request List Number 274 -CF -11 issued pursuant to Section
65-b of the Public Officers Law
RESOLUTION NO 57—STANDARDIZATION OF COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE—ADDITIONAL
DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Clynes seconded by Mr Holden Discussion took place on para-
graph to include chairman to sign Resolution adopted with Representative Dates
casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, Resolution No 36, dated February 13, 1973 standardize the pur-
chase of communication equipment for the Fire and Disaster Coordinator, and the
Highway and Sheriff's Departments, with Motorola Communications Company,
and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned resolution also standardized parts, equipment
and maintenance for the Sheriff's Department with Motorola Communications
Company, and
WHEREAS, Motorola Communications Company has licensed technicians
available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, has the mobile test equip-
ment and inventory of parts necessary to maintain communication equipment with-
in the time limits required, and has the necessary reserve of technicians, parts
and test equipment to meet emergencies of unusual size or nature, and
WHEREAS, it is felt it is important to the health and welfare of the residents
of this County to provide the most efficient and timely maintenance of its emer-
gency communication equipment, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and
Public Safety and Correction Committees, That the County standardize communi-
cation equipment maintainance for the Fire and Disaster and Highway Depart-
ments with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc ,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to execute a contract with Motorola Communications, Inc
for maintenance of Fire and Disaster Department for the period April 1, 1976 to
March 31, 1977
RESOLUTION NO 58—CREATION OF POSITION—COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA),
TITLE VI—PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Public Safety and Cor-
rection Committee, That the following position be created on a temporary basis
not to exceed June 30, 1976, said position to be funded 100 per cent for wages and
benefits under the CETA Title VI federal grant
Probation Department -1 temporary Typist position (04-09),
Labor Grade IV, competitive class, effective immediately
Chairman MacNeil reappointed Ira Reed as Sportsmen's Representative to the
Fish and Wildlife Management Board for a two-year term which expires Decem-
March 22, 1976 41
ber 31, 1977 He also appointed Robert Watros as the County Representative mem-
ber for a two-year term which expires December 31, 1977 He mentioned there is
a vacancy (landowner representative) and he would like Mr Joseph Cambridge
from TC3 to be considered for the appointment
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 03 p m until 7 00 p m this evening for
an executive meeting of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 22, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 15 a m
Present Representatives -12 Excused—Representatives Culligan, Haight,
Kerr -3
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the March 8, 1976 meeting were approved subject to correction
by the clerk
The clerk noted the following correspondence had been received and/or filed
or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Mrs Ethel Reissman, Community Liaison Social Worker, that an
Outreach Program has started at jail providing psychiatric and counselling serv-
ices one afternoon a week, Huber, Magill, Lawrence and Farrell sent data to add
to Exhibit No 3 supporting the motion of NYSE&G Cayuga Station Article VIII
application Case No 80002, copy of a resolution adopted by Office for the Aging
Advisory Committee on March 1, 1976 concerning County Planning Director's pro-
posal to create a new Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Commission, reso-
lutions of Cortland County re Capital Chargebacks and also supporting legislation
re Tuition Ceiling and Students Share Operating Budget—TC3, Historic Ithaca
sent Boardman House proposition, notice of Claim #14 ($1,000,014) from Betty
O !Muka, copy of a letter from Frank Liguori to Clarence Cook, NYS DOT re
executed supplementary agreement T G Miller and the County of Tompkins,
Tompkins County Airport Contract No K -307-A, NYS DOT Project No 3902 10,
FAA project No 8-36-0047-01 and 02, executed copy of agreement between the
County of Tompkins and Schuyler County Jail for boarding of prisoners, resolu-
tions from TC3 re tuition for Vietnamese students, Appreciation—Ithaca Savings
and Loan Association, Authorization to sign checks for small purchase orders,
audit of capital expenditures, sympathy of death—Martha Gibbs, tuition ceiling
legislation, capital charge backs, appreciation—Dr Peter Blomerley and apprecia-
tion to negotiators, letter from NACo re becoming a member, copy of letter from
Moses Peter to E J Miller requesting that each budgetary item be presented and
published on a cost per capita basis and also a cost per taxpayer basis; resolution
from Lt Col Daniel Marvin, Director and Chairman of the Boardman House Com-
mittee, memorandum to Mayor -City of Ithaca, Village Mayors, Town Supervisors
and County Board members re guidelines for Development under the Selective
Community Settlement Goal Concept, letter from James Hare, Chairman, National
Fire Prevention Academy Committee re location of academy in Southern Tier Area
and resolution passed by Chemung County Legislature supporting such, letter
from Secretary of State advising that Local Law No 1-1976 has been received
and filed on March 10, 1976; copy of executed agreement between the County of
Tompkins and Paul A Nichols re thinning of trees, Newfield
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Miller, Chairman, Social Services Committee, said they met Friday and
heard a report from the Superintendent of the County Home and Farm He is do-
ing a fine job He informed the board of an incident that occurred there this morn-
42 March 22, 1976
ing when a resident of the home wandered away and was found dead He also
repotted that he spoke with Guy Klemanski from the Salvation Ai my and the
State will be sending the Salvation Ai my the money that they contracted with foi
Nutrition foi the Eldeily pi ogi am
Mr Clynes, Health Committee, said the committee meeting was i escheduled
until tomorrow evening The Health Service Agency Public Hearing will be held
April 1 at 8 p m The slate of nominees has been formally approved and Tompkins
County picked up a fourth at -large seat foi the permanent board He said the Hos-
pital Boaid of Managers met and will be hearing from them iegaiding our political
support in opposition to new state legislation The hospital statistical summary
continues to show encouraging news as far as utilization and occupancy rates
Mr Robey said thare will be a resolution presented this morning regarding
the Drug Coordinator's office Hopefully the nominees for appointment to serve on
the Mental Health Boaid will be presented at the next meeting Dr Robert Ham-
lisch wrote to board members and Mental Health Board and basically what he is
proposing is a change in the current policy of commitments
Mr Holden, Charman, Personnel Committee, said they met and there was
discussion on the workings of the CETA program and the Commissioner will be
making out a fact sheet for any department head that wishes The Committee ap-
proved a temporary position for auto mechanic at the airport and a position at
Treman Park through CETA and the money is left over from foregoing programs
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met
and discussed numerous pieces of proposed legislation and some are on the agenda
today Many others that were rejected by the committee are on file for anyone
interested They are in the process of studying the change of terms for the Sheriff,
County Clerk and the District Attorney They will be discussing this further at
their next meeting
Mr Robey said he understood the Charter was changed in the belief this was
something that could be done under home rule provision but it was then discovered
it could not—it was up to state law Assemblyman Gary Lee is now proposing
amending state law
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, felt when the committee studied the char-
ter and made its recommendation they wanted to go four years but could not do it
because they are constitutional offices and could not do it by home rule majority
vote
Mrs Livesay, Chairman of the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation Committee, said
the next meeting is in Gi oton on Thursday It will be an examination of the Groton
program and what the effect and advantages and disadvantages of having a county
youth bureau would be on the municipality of Groton She invited board members
to attend the meeting
Mrs Benson reported the medical program committee is seeking ways to get
a better coordination of medical services and improve medical services m the
county There is a nine point program presented to the medical staff at the hospital
and most were enthusiastic about the program She mentioned some of the major
points
Mr Webster said the Public Safety and Correction Committee met and dis-
cussed the assigned counsel program The administrator of the program and the
county attorney were present to explain the procedure in an unusual bill that came
in at about $8,000 and was reduced to $2,000 by the judge The bill is forwarded to
the Appellate Division and they tell the county how much to pay Mr Webster also
noted they recommended payment of the bill incurred as a result of the towing
from our parking lot and also they are passing it on to the appropriate committee
He said a policy with respect to towing is needed
Mr Dates said he attended a banquet at the East Hill Flying Club and he also
attended the Charity Ball He said a draft was distributed for the board to critique
March 22, 1976 43
and get back in touch with he and Mr Holden on county -wide policy for county
employees The draft will be presented to department heads and then there will
be a resolution He invited Mr Watros to attend the Chamber of Commerce Legis-
lative Committee meetings where the legislative bills are fully explained
Mr MacNeil said Mr Rogers from the Chamber of Commerce at their meeting
presented a survey on airport parking The Chamber of Commerce did not vote
but accepted the survey as conducted
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said Mrs Betty Muka appealed a case
against him and his firm He also said Mr Stevenson has a lawsuit against the
County Health Department regarding a request by him to have his lot authorized
for approval of a modified septic system
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said they met last Thursday
and are in agreement to recommend acceptance of bids on preliminary site work
Mr MacNeil said he would like to work as closely as possible with the new
Board of Managers He said there will be a meeting on Wednesday at the hospital
and Larry Hoffman, Architect, will give a presentation of how the new hospital
will be put together There are questions arising re particular labor grades and
salaries It is his understanding due to Taylor Law that the County Board of Rep-
resentatives sets salaries and establishes labor grades Under the present system
of Section 205 of the Municipal Law it is the Board of Representatives that set
salaries He said the Family Medicine Centers are governed by the Board of Man-
agers and Mrs Bonnie Howell, Assistant Administrator, to oversee the program
By resolution of this board, the entire fiscal services of the hospital was placed
under direct supervision and control of the County Administrator The resolution
on today's agenda regarding creation of new position of Director of Fiscal Affairs,
has created discussion regarding responsibility of the Board of Representatives
and Board of Managers and would like to act on it with the approval of the Board
of Managers Employees would continue to be hospital employees
Mr Robey, Mrs Ruth DeWire and Eugene Arnold all spoke about the position
' Mr MacNeil stated copies were made of the transcript of the meeting last
week with Dr Rosenfeld in which he described the differences between the Cornell
proposed facility and hospital It was suggested that an organizing group or com-
mittee be formed From the Board of Managers—Arthur Brodeur, Lawrence Siany,
Herrell DeGraff, Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, Medical Board—Dr.
Munchmeyer, Dr Uphoff, Dr Kilgore, and Dr Hart, Cornell University—Mr
Gurowitz, Dr Ley and Mr Nissenson, Board of Representatives—Mrs LeGrace
Benson, John Clynes, Hugh S MacNeil, Mrs Bonnie Howell from the Family
Medicine Program, James Cirona and Dr Kathleen Gaffney, from the City of
Ithaca—Mrs Anne Jones, Stuart Stein, Edward Conley, Towns—Mr Bedell, Mr
Rice, Mr Moran, Cushing Murray, Ithaca College—Mr Hammond; Mrs DeWire,
Mrs Holcomb, Merrell Shiphard from the Comprehensive Health Planning Coun-
cil and Sandy Stein of the Mental Health Board There is a meeting Friday at
900 a m
It was Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Clynes, That the resolution per-
taining to Authorization to pay Challenge Industries, be withdrawn from the
agenda Adopted
It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden, That resolution pertain-
ing to appropriation for narcotic addiction control and authorization to pay moving
expenses and request for legislation—railroads, be added to the agenda Adopted
RESOLUTION NO 59—CREATION OF NEW POSITION AND ABOLISH
PREVIOUS POSITION—TOMPKINS COUNTY
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes A lengthy discussion took
place Resolution adopted.
44 March 22, 1976
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Director of Fiscal Services (19-12), com-
petitive class, labor grade XIX, be created effective immediately at the Tompkins
County Hospital, sufficient monies being available in the 1976 budget,
RESOLVED, further, That one position of Assistant Hospital Administrator
(18-01), competitive class, labor grade XVIII, be abolished effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO 60—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY MOVING EXPENSES—
DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES—TOMPKINS
COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Discussion followed and the
resolution was adopted with Representative Clynes casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, the County Administrator is currently interviewing applicants
for the position of Director of Fiscal Services—Tompkins County Hospital, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to offer to said
applicants for said position the payment of actual necessary moving expense to
Ithaca, not to exceed one month's salary, said sum to be repaid to the County if
the applicant leaves County employment within one year from date of reporting
for work
RESOLUTION NO 61—ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS—PRELIMINARY
SITE WORK—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Benson Resolution adopted with Mr
Holden casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, bids were received on March 10, 1976 for preliminary site work
at the Tompkins County Hospital in accordance with specifications prepared by the
architect and his consultants, and
WHEREAS, Donohue -Halverson, Inc , Ithaca, New York is the lowest respon-
sible bidder for the plumbing work with a bid in the amount of $93,237 00 and
General Arborist, Inc , Ithaca, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for the
electric work with a bid in the amount of $6,620 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Architect, the Construction Man-
ager and the Hospital Construction Committee, That the above bids be and the
same hereby are accepted and the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the county with aforesaid parties for
said work
RESOLUTION NO. 62—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
NARCOTIC ADDICTION CONTROL
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Kidney Discussion took place It was
Moved, seconded and adopted that the Rules of the Board be waived to allow the
resolution to be presented since it was published in only one official newspaper A
roll call was taken on the resolution as follows Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Culligan, Haight and Kerr -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the 1976 budget funded the Office of the Drug Programming Co-
ordinator for the first quarter of 1976 in the total amount of $1,948 00 only, and
WHEREAS, the Coordinator received a total amount from the County in 1975
of $7,153 00, and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has indicated a willingness to continue to
fund the Coordinator's office for the balance of the year 1976, contingent upon
local non -county funding for the balance of monies required in the amount of
$2,674 00, and
March 22, 1976 45
WHEREAS, the amount of County funding required for the remainder of
1976 to equal the 1975 County contribution is $5,205 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the sum of $5,205 00 be appropriated from the Contingent
Fund (Code A1990) to Narcotic Addiction Control (Code A4220) said appropria-
tion to be contingent upon receipt of $2,674 00 from the City of Ithaca and
$14,175 00 State Aid,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 63—RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING
DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING AREAS AT
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Kidney Discussion followed on the
hours and Mr Watros explained that it is county property and in order to enable
officers to enforce, it must be passed by the Board of Representatives Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED on recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Tomp-
kins -Cortland Community College and the Intergovernmental Relations Commit-
tee, That the following rules and regulations covering driveways and parking
areas at Tompkins -Cortland Community College be adopted effective immediately
Section 1 Parking by faculty, staff, students and visitors is authorized in all
parking lots without charge
Section 2 Parking is prohibited in the fire circle at the north-west corner of the
I building
Section 3 Parking is prohibited on all grass areas of the campus except in emer-
gency situations
Section 4 Parking will be by permit only in the Service Area on the east side of
the building
Section 5 The security staff of the Community College is authorized to issue
parking permits as required by these rules and regulations
Section 6 Overnight parking is prohibited from November 1 through April 1 un-
less authorized by the security staff Any car left in the lots between
the hours of 2 00 a m and 7 00 a m may be towed away at owner's
expense
Section 7. The Campus Road speed limit is 20 miles per hour The speed limit in
all parking areas and the service driveway is 10 miles per hour
Section 8 Any violation of the rules and regulations herein shall constitute a
traffic infraction punishable by a fine or imprisonment as set forth in
Sec 1800 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York and
amendments thereto
Section 9 These rules and regulations shall take effect immediately
RESOLUTION NO 64—SUPPORTING LEGISLATION RE TUITION
CEILING AND STUDENTS' SHARE OPERATING
BUDGET, COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, the State of New York finds itself in a quandry regarding edu-
cational funding for community colleges, and
WHEREAS, the Counties of Tompkins and Cortland find themselves in the
same dire straits as they seek to provide appropriate educational opportunities at
Tompkins -Cortland Community College for all residents of the sponsorship area,
and
WHEREAS, the costs of living and the costs of education have increased
manyfold since the maximum tuition was set at $650 00 and since the maximum
students' share of community college budgets was set at 331/2 %, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County recom-
mend and support new legislation to amend the New York State Education Law by
46 March 22, 1976
deleting the 331/2 % portion of the students' share of the operating budget and
increasing the tuition ceiling from $650 00 to a figure more suitable for the times
RESOLUTION NO 65—AUDIT OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mr Watros Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Culligan, Haight, Kerr -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $15,304 00 to be paid from the Capital Construction
account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 103—Capital Construction Costs—$15,304 00
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is author-
ized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor.
RESOLUTION NO. 66—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS --
TOWN LIBRARIES
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, this board has previously authorized payments to the Southworth
Library Association, Dryden, New York, Goodyear Memorial Library, Groton,
New York; Newfield Library Association, Newfield, New York, and Ulysses Philo-
mathic Library, Trumansburg, New York, pursuant to the terms of a contract to
be executed by the County and the various libraries, which contracts continue from
year to year but not to exceed five years, and
WHEREAS, the sum to be paid by the County to each of said libraries could
be negotiated each year, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the following sums be appropriated to the following li-
braries for 1976
Southworth Library, Dryden, New York $750 00
Goodyear Library, Groton, New York $750 00
Newfield Library Association, Newfield, New York $750 00
Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg, New York $750 00
RESOLVED, further, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee, That said contracts be and they hereby are approved and the Chairman
of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute same on behalf of the
County
RESOLUTION NO 67—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute
the agreement between the County of Tompkins and the Cooperative Extension
Association of Tompkins County dated January 1, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 68—APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO REPRESENT
TOMPKINS COUNTY ON THE SOUTHERN TIER
EAST REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kidney Adopted
WHEREAS, Tompkins County is a member of the Southern Tier East Re-
gional Planning Development Board, and
WHEREAS, the bylaws of the Board were amended on November 20, 1975 to
include four voting members from each participating county and certain nonvoting
ex officio members, therefore be it
March 22, 1976 47
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That appointments be and they are hereby made as follows
Voting Members
Harry A Kerr, Member, Board of Representatives, 150 Bull Hill Road, Newfield,
N Y 14867 (expires December 31, 1977)
LeGrace Benson, Member, Board of Representatives, 314 East Buffalo Street,
Ithaca, N Y 14850 (expires December 31, 1977)
Edward Conley Mayor, City of Ithaca, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca,
N Y 14850 (expires December 31, 1977)
Frank Liguori, County Commissioner of Planning, 128 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca,
N Y 14850
Nonvoting Ex Officio Members
Hugh S MacNeil, Chairman, Board of Representatives, Court House, Ithaca, N Y
14850
Howard Stevenson County Commissioner of Public Works, Bostwick Road, Ithaca,
N Y 14850
J J Murphy, County Administrator, Court House, Ithaca, N Y 14850
1 RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, the NYS Department
of i State, Division of Community Affairs, and the Commissioner of Planning
RESOLUTION NO 69—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY PRICE, WATERHOUSE
& COMPANY
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee
That the bill of Price, Waterhouse & Company in the amount of $3,000 for advice
and assistance in updating certain data in the November 4, 1974, "Financial Pro-
jections for Proposed Construction and Renovation Programs" based on modified
assumptions be and the same hereby is approved for payment
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to pay same from the Hospital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 70—RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY
FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE
SOUTHERN TIER REGION
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Commerce of the U S Government has ap-
pointed an Academy Site Selection Committee for the National Academy for Fire
Prevention and Control consisting of David McCormick, Superintendent of the
National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control, Henry D Smith Texas A&M
University, Firemen Training and Municipal Inspection Training Division; and
John Swindle, Chief, Birmingham Alabama Fire Department for determining the
location of the academy, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby en-
dorses the proposo l to locate the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Con-
trol in the Southern Tier Region in view of the location of two world wide fire
apparatus manufacturers, the existence of the New York State Academy of Fire
Science at Montour Falls, New York, the existence of a world wide manufacturer
of valves and fire hydrants in Elmira New York, the active fire departments with-
in the area both on a volunteer and professional basis, the ready availability of
all means of transportation including air, railroad and major highways, the recrea-
tional amenities provided by the Finger Lakes region, and the educational facilities
of Elmira College, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Keuka College, Corning
Community College, and the College of the Finger Lakes, and
48 March 22, 1976
RESOLVED further, That this Board joins in the request of the County
Committee of Chemung County inviting the Site Selection Committee to visit the
Southern Tier Region for the purpose of inspecting the area, including sites read-
ily available for the Fire Academy and the New York State Academy of Fire
Science at Montour Falls, New York, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature be and hereby is
authorized and directed to send this resolution to the following Mr David McCor-
mick, Mr Henry D Smith, Mr John Swindle, Mario M Cuomo, Secretary of
State, Congressman Matthew McHugh, Congressman Stanley Lundine, Governor
Hugh L Carey, Senator James Buckley, Elliot Richardson, Secretary of Com-
merce, Mr James Hare and Southern Tier Economic Growth
RESOLUTION NO. 71—REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION—RAILROADS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed Resolu-
tion adopted
WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition and continued operation of the Lehigh -
Valley and Erie -Lackawanna Railroads by the Chessie System is critical to the
northeast in general and New York State in particular, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Chessie acquisition would preserve mainline serv-
ices to hundreds of industries as well as to guarantee competition to key rail cen-
ters in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England, and
WHEREAS, it would protect the future industrial potential and enhance the
possibility of future economic development, and
WHEREAS, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway System (Chessie) entered into
negotiations with unions representing employees associated with the bankrupt
Erie -Lackawanna and Lehigh -Valley Railroads pursuant to the Northeast Rail
Reorganization Act as a prerequisite to purchase of trackage and rights-of-way in
New York State, and
WHEREAS, Chessie has been able to operate efficiently and in an econom-
ically successful manner because of its ability to negotiate realistic working con-
ditions, agreements and understandings with its employees, and
RESOLVED, That the Congressmen representing the areas served by the
Erie -Lackawanna and Lehigh -Valley Railroads are urged to introduce and pass
legislation to exempt the CHESSIE system from the prohibitive and self-defeating
requirements of Section 508 of Title V of the Rail Reorganization Act and further
to allow Chessie and the local unions involved to bargain freely independent of
said act, and
RESOLVED, further, That said legislation include funding to provide the
employees of the acquired fines the same employee protection guaranteed by the
Con -Rail System, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Congressmen include in the aforesaid legisla-
tion a waiver of the deadline, for completion of negotiations between Chessie,
Erie -Lackawanna and Lehigh -Valley Railroads,
RESOLVED, further, That the Congressmen assist in bringing about a mu-
tuality of negotiations commensurate with the rights and interests of the commu-
nities served by the affected line and the taxpayers, businesses, industries, and
related health and welfare needs so involved equally with those of the railroads,
their unions and the admitted need for the maintenance of adequate rail facilities
in this state,
RESOLVED, further, That the United States Secretary of Transportation,
William T Coleman, and the United States Secretary of Labor, W J Usery, Jr ,
commit the influence of their good offices to assist Congress of the United States
of America, the International Brotherhoods and the Chessie System in establishing
the goals of the Rail Reorganization Act as well as finalizing the Chessie acquisi-
sition of the Erie -Lackawanna and Reading Railroads, and be it
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Congress-
man Matthew McHugh, Congressman William Walsh, Senator William Smith and
Assemblyman Gary Lee
March 22, 1976 49
RESOLUTION NO 72—RESTORATION OF FUNDING—DIVISION
FOR YOUTH
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, the N Y S Division for Youth has been working cooperatively,
with our municipality, helping us develop and operate our municipal youth pro-
grams for over a quarter of a century, and
WHEREAS, the Division for Youth has aided us with both staff and vitally
important local assistance funds to offer these important services to our youth and
to youth across this State, and
IWHEREAS, the availability of youth services, recreation and quality leisure
time activities for our young people during their important, formative years are
serving to help build character in youth, and
WHEREAS, these timely, available youth services activities are an important
and valuable aid in preventing Juvenile Delinquency, and
IWHEREAS, the Division for Youth only two years ago was given a clear
mandate by the unanimous passage in both the N Y S Senate and Assembly, to
further develop and assist local government to increase and improve delinquency
prevention services, in Chapter 1000 of the Laws of 1974, and
WHEREAS, the fulfillment of this mandate required a more realistic increase
in funds provided for in the Law through the N Y S Division for Youth, and
WHEREAS, Governor Carey has recommended a severe and literally crippling
reduction in these funds for Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention which
will most assuredly and adversely affect local governments capacity to serve the
needs and problems of our youths before they escalate into actual and costly de-
linquency which is irrational and impractical in both human and fiscal terms as
evidenced by the present cost of almost $24,000 00 per year per youth for delin-
quency institutional care and the high recidivism rates of those institutions with
half of such costs being paid by local government and half by the State, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the New York State Legislature restore to the 1976/77
main State Budget, Division for Youth assistance funds, at least to the level of last
fiscal year, namely $16,119,000 00, and
i RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to each
of 'our State Legislators and the Governor of this State
Mr MacNeil asked for any questions regarding the policy proposal which is
to be adopted in resolution form by the Board of Representatives He also invited
representatives to visit Challenge Industries
RESOLUTION NO 73—REQUEST TO LEGISLATORS—CONTINUATION
OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, Federal Revenue Sharing has proven very successful for the past
four years, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That this Board respectfully requests the Congress and President to extend
the present Federal Revenue Sharing Program for an additional five-year period
using the present guidelines
RESOLUTION NO. 74—AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES—
GENERAL FUND TO HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
ACCOUNT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey. Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed
to temporarily advance from the General Fund of the County of Tompkins funds
50 March 22, 1976
to the Hospital Construction Account pursuant to Section 165 10 of the Local Fi-
nance Law of the State of New York
RESOLUTION NO 75—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK—HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 89 adopted April 28, 1975 authorized a topo-
graphic survey foi the new hospital site, and
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins entered into a contract with T G Miller,
P C , Engineeis and Surveyors, for said work in the amount of $6,500 , and
WHEREAS, additional woik was requested and required by the architect from
T G Miller, P C , Engineers and Surveyors, to properly complete the work, and
WHEREAS, the extra woik in accordance with the architect was completed
for the amount of $835 , now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the said amount of $835 be and the same hereby is approved for the comple-
tion of said woik required by the architects for the topographic survey and map-
ping,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said payment to the aforesaid T G Miller, P C , Engineers
and Suiveyors from the Hospital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 76—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Human Rights Commission has been renting space
from the Episcopal Church at the rate of $800 00 per annum, and
WHEREAS, the lease with the said church expired December 31, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission desires to continue to rent said
space for the year 1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
County of Tompkins execute an agreement with the Episcopal Church for space
for the office of the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission for the calendar
year 1976, for the sum of $800 00 pei annum payable the first of each and every
month during the term of said lease in the amount of $66 66
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute said lease on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 77—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -3
Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $128,864 52
Encumbrances 9,414 07
County Self -Insurance 136 25
Dog Fund 20 65
Printing Transfers 924 08
Airport 5,536 33
Highway 152,470 04
Total $297,365 94
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
April 12, 1976 51
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
Mr Miller placed in nomination the name of Vivian Morgan to serve on the
Office for Aging Advisory Committee to replace Phillip Freytag who resigned She
was appointed a member of the committee
Mr Miller placed in nomination the names of Mrs Tommi Fish, Ruthie
Mathews and Rev Dale Winter to serve on the Human Rights Commission for
three-year terms The above-named people were appointed to the Commission
The executive session of the Board scheduled for this evening was cancelled
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 04 p m
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Representatives Excused—Representative Watros-1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the March 22, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Governor Carey acknowledged receipt of Resolution No 47—Minimum Stand-
ards for County Jails, resolutions of TC3 Board of Trustees concerning Out -Of -
State Students, International students, Records Detention and Disposition and
audit of Capital Expenditures Claim No 103, resolution of Cortland County re
Audit of Capital Expenditures Claim No 103, Social Services Department month-
ly statistical report for January 1976, proposed Local Law for parking control at
Tompkins County Airport from John Joubert, Airport Manager, copy of Board-
man House proposition of Historic Ithaca, copy of letter of Ralph Jordon to Tom
Bennett, President of Chamber of Commerce, re final input on paid parking at
Tompkins County Airport, Cooperative Extension sent Constitution and ByLaws
and Memorandum of Agreement between Cooperative Extension and Cornell Uni-
versity, Gary Lee sent copy of U S Dept of Transportation letter to James Buck-
ley re impact statement for Route 96 in Ithaca, President of Tompkins County
Trust Company sent a proposed resolution He is urging the Board to adopt op-
posing legislation permitting negotiable order of withdrawal to savings bonds,
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company proposing a final updated County -Wide Cost
Allocation Plan for 1975, plus Indirect Cost Proposals and letter of acceptance,
letter from Thomas Bennett, President of First National Bank, enclosing resolu-
tion opposing legislation permitting negotiable order of withdrawal to savings
banks, letter from Ronald C Denniston, Vice -President of First National Bank of
Dryden, urging Board of Representatives to adopt resolution sent by Raymond
VanHoutte, letters from William R Templar, Assistant Vice -President of Marine
Midland Bank -Southern and Merle L Metzar, President, First National Bank of
Groton urging the Board of Representatives to adopt a resolution opposing legis-
lation permitting negotiable order of withdrawal of savings banks, Pistol Permits
for March 1976 totaled $142 00, copy of memo from Frank Liguori to Harris
Dates, Chairman, County Sewer Agency, re need for extension of O'Brien and
Gere Contract, letter from Marvin L Fisher, President of Tioga State Bank urg-
ing the Board to adopt a resolution opposing legislation permitting negotiable
order of withdrawal to savings banks, letter from Richard N. Gottfried, member
52 April 12, 1976
of the Assembly, re marijuana decriminalization, Betty Muka served Claim No 15
for $5,596,018 for damages against the County of Tompkins, executed copy con-
tract for electrical prelmtinaiy sitework at Tompkins County Hospital with Gen-
eral Arborists, Inc , Ithaca, monthly statistical report of Social Services Depart-
ment for February 1976, resolutions from Town of Dryden re Town of Dryden's
share of monies generated by sales tax which were mistakenly received by the City
of Ithaca be paid to the town, letter from Nancy A Laribee, Bicentennial Assist-
ant, NYS Bicentennial Commission re bicentennial community application has
been approved by their office and being forwarded to the Federal American Revo-
lution Bicentennial Administration's regional director, SUA Inc, Los Angeles,
California, describing the services they offer—unique and comprehensive facilities
planning and management services, John Murphy, County Administrator, sub-
mitted report for the first quarter of 1976 showing appropriations, expenditures
and balances in the various budgeted items and estimated and actual income re-
ceived, letter from Senator James Buckley concerning Federal revenue sharing,
letter from Thomas Bennett, President of Chamber of Commerce, stating they had
voted to accept Transportation Committee's report without action, Town of Dry-
den minutes of public hearing on land subdivision regulations held February 23,
letter from Dr David Safadi concerning laboratory design; mailgram from As-
semblyman Gary Lee extending regrets in not attending Hospital groundbreaking
and looking forward to ribbon cutting in the future
Under privilege of the floor Mr Carlton Frederick spoke regarding the Cen-
tral Research Group proposal for transforming Boardman House into a planetari-
um and science center
Mr Chuck Quenette, on behalf of the Tourist Council, supported the plane-
tarium proposal He urged the Board to consider and investigate this concept
further
Mrs Pauline Darrett spoke opposing monies being allocated to the Human
Rights Commission and feels it should be abolished
Mr Edward Conley, Mayor of the City of Ithaca, voiced the city's support of
the proposed Boardman House resolution
Mr Daniel Marvin of Historic Ithaca stated the Board of Directors passed a
resolution indicating their support of restoration and renovation of Boardman
House to include a pledge to develop a series of fund-raising campaigns
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated the Tri -County
Solid Waste Committee met in Dryden last week Mr Liguori brought the board
up to date
Mrs Benson spoke regarding the state of unhappy relations with employees
and suggested meetings be held with Personnel Committee and members of the
CSEA not to settle any particular items but to improve better relationships
Mr Miller, Chairman of Social Services Committee, said the committee met
and the first quarter of the budget looks good A meeting was held with Irving
Lazar and a resolution may be presented at the next meeting to authorize hiring
of Harold Shippee for part time consultant work
Chairman MacNeil gave Mr Culligan the shovel used at the ground -breaking
ceremony for the new hospital to present to the Board of Managers to place in an
appropriate place when the hospital is completed
Mr Clynes said the Health Services Agency Task Force held a public hearing
April 1st in Tompkins County as required by law Last Thursday the Task Force
seated the Onondaga delegation and approved the applications from various public
hearings and it now goes to HEW to meet the April 15 deadline
Mr Robey reported that the subcommittee on reorganization of the Mental
Health Commissioner's office presented their report which calls for dividing re-
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sponsibilities of the present commissioner into two pacts 1) The Dnectoi of
Mental Health Services is administiative job and responsible for all mental health
programs in the county and 2) Ci eating position of Chief Psychiatrist which is
psychiatrist part of leadership of mental health programs The Mental Health
Board will consider their report
Mr Robey reported the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee is April 14 at 7 30 p m They will be considering lengthening the terms
of the Sheriff, County Cleik and District Attorney from three to four years The
Inteigovernmental Relations Study Committee has been meeting on a bi-weekly
basis They are looking into the possibility of municipalities in Tompkins County
coopeiating on cable t v rates examinations They are also beginning to look into
the question of cooperation and opportunities to improving efficiency in highway
maintenance iand purchase of equipment
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Peisonnel Committee, said they met and dis-
cussed the possibility of hiring above the minimum salary They will have a reso-
lution sometime in the future They discussed typist position in Probation and
Family Court under CETA funding The Library Director's salary is still in the
study stage The upgrading of the Fire and Disaster Coordinator's position was
discussed and it was left where it is They discussed outside employment and use
of ICTO and DTO time, they want to hear from Department Heads and this matter
will be discussed later They left the County Home position as is
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they met
but did not have a quorum They heard two new proposals of airport parking from
Challenge Industries and Robert Wilkinson The contract with Avis Car rental was
settled They will present later in the meeting a resolution authorizing a public
hearing on Local Law No 2—Rules regulating parking of vehicles and traffic at
the airport There will also be a resolution to correct an error on a recent bid for
a chair at the old courthouse They will also present an increase of airport budget
resolution that has been under consideration since January They discussed with
Mrs Livesay and Daniel Marvin the proposition on the agenda this morning re-
garding Boardman House They had a public informational meeting on the concept
of the overall Transportation Commission It will again be discussed at a meeting
of the County Planning Board on Wednesday evening
Mr Dates, Chairman of the Budget and Administration Committee, asked Mr
Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, to report on the Sewer Agency meeting He
reported on the County Officers' Convention which he attended last week at
Grossingers The major topic was hold -the -line on runaway budgets Resolutions
were passed and three resolutions he took to put on the agenda were requesting
approval for Cornell University application for federal or state grants for contin-
uance of local government programs, Amending Section 103 which this board
passed on Internal Revenue Code to increase the amount of Industrial Develop-
ment Bonds, Support of railroads relative to Chessie System and getting back to
bargaining table with unions The main topic of the conference was on Social
Services retrenchment He stated Tompkins County does not have a flag and the
Clerk of the Board was asked to design a county flag
Mr Robert Wagner, Commissioner of Social Services, also attended the meet-
ing and he said interest was there for changes in the welfare system or at least
to let the State Legislature know the counties are very concerned
Mr Frank Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, reported the County Sewer
Agency Report through consultants O'Brien and Gere, crossed its last obstacle
and report is going to publishers and will be available probably at the end of April
Mr John Murphy, County Administrator, reported at the County Officers'
meeting that they had a seminar for county financial officers relative to borrow-
ing, bonding, etc It is still confused They had a request from Challenge Indus-
tries to see if there is any way the county can advance them money on their con-
tract until state money comes in He has talked with representatives of Audit and
54 April 12, 1976
Control and they feel there will be some relaxing of financial restrictions and if
they could work something out with the state people who must approve the con-
tracts, they may be able to work out something where the county could advance
them what would amount to the state and local share to provide a cash flow All
contract agencies have the same problem Mr Murphy also reported they have a
final bottom line figure with Allegheny Airlines on the retroactive adjustment
The total dollars retroactive for the period from August 1, 1975 through Decem-
ber 1, 1975 was $40,210
Chairman MacNeil said he would like Mr Murphy to invite Mr James Erk-
lenz, the new fiscal adviser at the hospital, to attend the next board meeting April
26 to explain the reimbursement structure of vendors Also, representatives of all
the mayor employers in the area so they may understand the hospital situation
that is covered through reimbursement
Mr Robert Williamson, County Attorney, reported they argued the motion
of Mr Stevenson and Health Department last Thursday and the Judge reserved
decision on that case He has a case beginning on behalf of a former employee of
the Economic Oppoitumty Corporation who feels she was improperly let go That
case will come up April 22 He had a hearing before the Human Rights Commis-
sion here at City Hall The case was settled The main points were the county and
Mr Hurlbut were found not to be guilty of any discrimination They argued a
motion on behalf of Joseph Joch, District Attorney, and Betty Muka at Special
Term last Thursday
Permission was given for Mr Clynes to present a resolution not on the agenda
pertaining to participation in health services alliances
Mrs. Livesay read the following resolution
RESOLUTION NO 78—RESOLUTION TO RENOVATE THE BOARDMAN
HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GROUPING THE
PLANNING FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNTY, CITY
OF ITHACA AND THE TOWN OF ITHACA
WHEREAS, it has been found to be desirable to group the planning units of
the County, City and Town of Ithaca in a common facility complex to achieve op-
timum interaction, coordination and efficiency, and
WHEREAS, Historic Ithaca has developed a workable plan for renovation of
the Boardman House at a total cost not to exceed $200,000, with assurances of
offsetting grants of at least $40,500 and will actively continue to seek other funds,
and
WHEREAS, said renovation costs to the county will not exceed $159,500, and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca
have expressed interest and willingness to participate in the plan, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca College has indicated an interest in the preservation of
the Boardman House as a symbol of their former downtown campus and has ex-
pressed interest to lease space for a downtown office, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No 309, November 26, 1973, did authorize the demo-
lition of the Boardman House, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Resolution No 309, November 26, 1973, be and it hereby is
rescinded, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Planning ani Public Works Committee is
hereby directed to pursue the proposals for grouping the respective planning units
and the preservation of the Boardman House in cooperation with Historic Ithaca,
the City of Ithaca, and the Town of Ithaca, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board, with the advice of the
County Attorney and the Planning and Public Works Committee, be and he hereby
is authorized and directed to negotiate memorandums of understanding with the
parties concerned, within the context of this resolution
The resolution was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan A lengthy
Discussion took place It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, That
April 12, 1976 55
this resolution be tabled until the next meeting Ayes—Representatives Robey,
Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney -6 Noes—Representatives Benson, Clynes,
Culligan, Livesay, Miller, Theisen, Webster, MacNeil -8 Excused—Representative
Watros-1 Motion to Table Lost It was Moved by Mr Webster seconded by Mrs
Livesay to separate the paragraph to rescind Resolution No 309 of 1973 from
Resolution No 78 and make it a separate resolution Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Watros-1 Motion adopted Discussion followed and a roll call
vote was taken to rescind Resolution No 309, November 26, 1973 Ayes—Repre-
sentatives Robey, Theisen, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan, Livesay, Miller,
MacNeil -9 Noes—Representatives Dates (If you come in with package where
county taxpayers only contribute cost to demolish), Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney
—5 Excused—Representative Watros-1 Because the motion required a two-
thirds vote, the motion Lost Since Resolution No 309 was not rescinded, Resolu-
tion No 78 could not be presented
Mayor Edward Conley proposed that the county sell the building to the city
for $35,000 The City would then sell it to Historic Ithaca for $25,000 The Chair-
man asked Mrs Livesay to continue study of this matter
RESOLUTION NO. 79—AMENDING RESOLUTION 50—AWARD OF BID
OLD COURTHOUSE CHAIRS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, Race Office Equipment did inadvertently quote on a fabric cov-
ered Judges' chair for the Old Courthouse at $412 44 rather than the prescribed
leather cover, and
WHEREAS, the discounted quote on the leather chair is $526 52, a difference
of $114 08, and
WHEREAS, the error has been judged to be inadvertent, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, and upon the advice of the County Attorney and County Administrator,
That Resolution No 50, March 8, 1976, awarding a bid for chairs in the amount of
$3,752 04, be increased by $114 08 to $3,866 12
RESOLUTION NO. 80—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING—
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 5—TOWN OF
DANBY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
RESOLVED, That a public hearing to consider the creation of the Danby
Agricultural District No 5 as certified by the Commissioner of Environmental
Conservation be held on Monday, April 26, 1976 at 10 00 a m in the Board of Rep-
resentatives Chambers at the Court House in Ithaca, New York
RESOLVED, further, that the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is di-
rected to place a notice of said public hearing in the official newspapers of Tomp-
kins County.
RESOLUTION NO. 81—ABOLISH POSITION OF DIETITIAN AND CREATE
POSITION OF DIET TECHNICIAN—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Dietitian (13-07), labor grade XIII, be abolished and one po-
sition of Diet Technician (08-18), labor grade VIII, competitive class be created
effective immediately, monies having been appropriated in the 1976 budget for
Dietitian
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RESOLUTION NO 82—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING—
LOCAL LAW NO. 2-1976 TO ADOPT RULES
REGULATING PARKING OF VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC—TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That a public hearing on Local Law No 2-1976 adopting rules regulating
parking of vehicles and traffic at the Tompkins County Airport be held on the
26th day of April, 1976 in the Board of Representatives' Chambers in the Court
House, Ithaca, New York at 10 15 o'clock in the morning thereof,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is di-
rected to place a notice of said public hearing in the official newspapers of Tomp-
kins County
RESOLUTION NO. 83—TOMPKINS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE
HEALTH SERVICES ALLIANCES
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
WHEREAS, a Health Services Alliance has been formed within the commu-
nity to develop a cooperative and coordinated system for the delivery of health
care in Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives by informal
resolution and participation, has joined in the formation of the Health Services
Alliance, and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
has appointed members of the Board to serve as members of the Health Services
Alliance, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby
sanctions and supports the formation and the goals of the Health Services Alli-
ance
RESOLUTION NO. 84—APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS—AIRPORT FUND
BALANCE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Clynes Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Mr Watros-1 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the following transfer of funds be and they hereby are authorized to
cover additional supplies and repair to equipment
From Airport Fund Balance $14,650
To B-5610 300 Supplies & Materials 7,200
B-5610 400 Contractual & Other Expenses 7,450
$14,650
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 85—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Watros-1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claim audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $70,000 00 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account is
Levatich Miller Hoffman -Fred Thomas, Associates $70,000
April 26, 1976 57
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
Mr Robey placed in nomination the following names to be appointed to the
Mental Health Board Robert Bruce—four-year term which expires December 31,
1979 Mary Jones to fill the unexpired term of Walter Mulholland who resigned
The term expires December 31, 1976 Irving Younger to fill the unexpired term
of George Pfann who resigned The term expires December 31, 1976 Upon hearing
no further nominations the chairman declared the above nominees members of the
Mental Health Board
Mr Theisen placed in nomination the following names to be appointed to the
Human Rights Commission Lesly Lempert to fill a vacancy—term expires Decem-
ber 31, 1977 Brenda Byron to fill a vacancy which expires December 31, 1978
Upon hearing no further nominations the chairman declared the above nominees
members of the Human Rights Commission
The County Attorney explained that it is just the board's custom to lay the
names of nominees for appointment on the table for two weeks before voting on
them It is not a rule of the board
The Chairman appointed Mr Alton Reed (Property Owner) to the Fish and
Wildlife Management Board to fill a vacancy The term expires December 31, 1976
Mrs Livesay placed in nomination the following names for appointment to
the Economic Opportunity Corporation for a one-year term which expires March
31, 1977 Frank Baldwin, Bruce Bard, Ruth Blanchard, Richard Boronkay, Kirby
Edmunds, Grace Evans, Gary Hotaling, Hugh Hurlbut, Beverly Livesay, John
Marcham, Leonard Miscall, Jeanne Vanderbilt Upon hearing no further nomina-
tions, the chairman declared the above nominees members of the Economic Oppor-
tunity Corporation
Mr Kerr commended John Murphy and his assistants for the excellent work
done on the contracts at the airport
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 50 a m
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present Representatives -14 Excused—Representative Dates -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The Chairman adjourned the meeting to hold a Public Hearing on Agricul-
tural District No 5—Town of Danby
PUBLIC HEARING
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 5—TOWN OF DANBY
The Chairman opened the public hearing on Agricultural District No 5—
Town of Danby and the clerk read the notice of said hearing that was published
in the official newspapers
Mr John Shepardson asked to have his property and that of his son included
in the district Mr Frank Liguori said some of the Shepardson Farm was included
after the last public hearing It was pointed out there are still other holdings out-
OI
58 April 26, 1976
side of the boundaries Esther Spellman also asked if all her property could be
included
Mr Liguori explained that at this late date it is very difficult to add additional
property and if a change were made it would mean refiling and a 4-6 month delay
The Chairman declared the public hearing closed
PUBLIC HEARING
LOCAL LAW NO 2-1976
The Chairman opened the public hearing on Local Law No 2-1976 and the
Clerk read the notice of public hearing that was published in the official news-
papers
A local law of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, adopting rules
regulating parking of vehicles and traffic at the Tompkins County Airport pur-
suant to Section 1670 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins as
follows
Section 1. Parking of vehicles in the Parking Lots on the grounds of the Tomp-
kins County Airport are hereby authorized and permitted pursuant to and in ac-
cordance with the sections following
Section 2 Parking for rental vehicles only will be in the parking lot designated
for rental vehicles use
Section 3. The Airport Manager of the Tompkins County Airport is authorized
to issue parking permits to airport personnel and others, authorizing parking in
airport parking areas Such permits will be issued for no more than a one-year
period
Section 4. Parking will be by permit only in the parking lot east of the East Hill
Flying Club hangar Permits will be issued by the Airport Manager for no more
than a one-year period
Section 5 No trucks over a one ton rated capacity and with pickup or van design
will be allowed to park in any airport parking area
Section 6. Any vehicle left in any airport parking area for a period exceeding
fourteen days will be removed at the owner's expense
Section 7. No parking is authorized on airport property except in designated
areas
Section 8. Parking east of the County hangar is designated for visitors only ex-
cept for two spaces allocated and posted for use of fire, emergency or maintenance
vehicles
Section 9. Parking by the public is authorized in all the other parking lots at said
airport
Section 10. A violation of any of the provisions of this local law shall constitute an
offense and a person found guilty of such offense may be punished by a fine not to
exceed $100 00 or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days or both such fine and
imprisonment
Section 11. This local law shall be effective immediately
No one appeared to speak and the chairman declared the hearing closed and
reconvened the regular board meeting
The minutes of the April 12, 1976 meeting were approved
April 26, 1976 59
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from President Ford's scheduling office sending best wishes and appre-
ciate the thoughtfulness of inviting him to the Tompkins County Hospital ground-
breaking ceremony, letter from Senator William Smith stating that Division for
Youth funding has been restored by the Legislature to the 1975-1976 level, Ber-
nard C Hughes, Col Corp of Engineers enclosing a copy of the Final Plan of
Study for Comprehensive Oswego River Basin Study, certificate of insurance for
General Arborists, Inc from Ithaca Agency, Inc , Report of Construction meeting
No 2 from John W Cowper, Company for Tompkins County Hospital preliminary
sitework; resolution of Madison County requesting welfare reform, resolutions of
Rockland County memorializing the New York State Legislature to restore funds
to the State Division for Youth and also to delay implementation of Chapter 651
of the law of 1975, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administra-
tion, acknowledging preapphcation for federal assistance under ADAP, and in
anticipation of new legislation, are presently reviewing the proposed development,
resolution from Niagara County re welfare reform, letter from STE Regional
Planmng & Development Board re the Tompkins County Intensive Supervisory
Facility may be entitled to indirect cost reimbursement, letter and statement by
Congressman Matthew McHugh on the subject of amending the Rail Reorganiza-
tion Act of 1973, letter from Senator Jacob Javits acknowledging our resolution
and stating he is a strong advocate of revenue sharing program, letter from
Thomas Bennett stating Chamber of Commerce accepted report on airport paid
parking but took no action
' Under privilege of the floor Pauline Darrett spoke opposing the allocation of
$7,000 to the Human Rights Commission She feels the Human Rights Commis-
sion should be abolished
Mr Irving Lazar from Cornell University suggested a contract with Cornell
which would provide assistance to various county agencies through the Depart-
ment of Social Services and it would be fully federally reimburseable They would
propose to provide this service through a expert consultant that would not be an
employee of the county but would be an employee of Cornell University available
through the Social Services Department.
Under privilege of the floor Mrs Livesay gave a report on what the SPCA is
doing under their new policy She said copies of the Ad Hoc Youth and Recreation
Committee recommendations for joint city/county youth bureau were on board
members' desks She explained why there are two resolutions relative to Board-
man House on the agenda
Mr Miller, Chairman of Social Services Committee, said there was discussion
at their last meeting of a request of the Director of the Office for the Aging They
empowered Susan Clarke, making assurances that everything was within the legal
framework, to sign subcontracts that come into her office The committee will be
considering consultant services mentioned by Mr Lazar at their next meeting
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said they met and there is
a resolution on the agenda today regarding Challenge Industries and authorized
bids of furniture for the Mental Health Department He said a nominee for ap-
pointment to the Mental Health Board will be presented at the next board meet-
ing
Mr Clynes reported that Dr Kathleen Gaffney is a member of the Health
Systems Agency Executive Group which will meet in Syracuse Thursday The
Health Alliance is now functioning within a subcommittee They have a May 2
deadline The major steps are 1) disunion of family health care centers now from
the hospital, 2) The union of this group with Cornell University Health Services
That is the basic approach they are following in trying to work up some guide-
lines for the formation of a nonprofit corporation He also said the occupancy rates
at the hospital do indicate a slightly better picture although he feels they are still
below minimum in two categories
60 April 26, 1976
Mi Culligan said the committee was not enthusiastic in signing the lease
with Meadow House to extend it to 1980 They have operated for about a year
without a lease They would rather see it stay on a month-to-month basis with the
possibility of moving elsewhere They feel the location is very noisy and danger-
ous They will check the legality with the County Attorney
Mr Robey noted the landlord and his attorney spoke to the Mental Health
Board about this question and explained why the lease should be signed He said
he has the same position that the committee took He would like them to come
before the Health Committee and speak He said the Mental Health Board at their
last meeting did not take any action on the reorganization of the Commissioner's
Office and expect to vote at their next meeting
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they de-
voted time primarily to the subject of paid parking at the airport and will have
action later in the meeting They gave approval to Fiank Liguori to pioceed with
the formation of a task group to define concept of transportation
Mr Haight said Dr Kathleen Gaffney, Commissioner of Health, reported the
measles innoculation program is progressing
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said he has
two resolutions to present relative to TC3
Mr Robey, Budget and Administration Committee, said they will present a
resolution for apportionment of Mortgage Tax this morning He and Mr Dates
attended a meeting with representatives of the City, United Way and others on
the question of revenue sharing The application forms will be coming out this
year probably in July They are continuing work on the administrative manual
Mr Murphy explained mortgage tax apportionment and said it has substan-
tially increased from previous periods Most of the increase is attributed to regis-
trations by New York State Electric and Gas Corporation He also reported on
sales tax distribution that the city owes the towns as result of audit He prepared
a schedule which he distributed to the board He referred to the hospital state-
ments He said Cortland County is anxious to go to bonds and asked Tompkins
County to try to close out the total cost of TC3
Mr Eugene Arnold commented on a letter written by Mr Herrell DeGraff to
this board at the direction of the Board of Managers expressing concern about the
financial situation forced on us by the legislature by the Governor's budget This
is a request to the board asking that they ask the Legislature to relieve the stress
op hospitals He feels it is urgent that the legislature be apprised of the situation
with hospitals He also reported he and the staff are meeting with architects and
planners Monday and he hopes it will be essentially the last meeting to finalize
details He feels the job is on course and planning is where they expected at this
point
Mr Larry Hoffman, Architect, gave a progress report on the hospital con-
struction project Work is progressing as expected
Mr Howard Stevenson said they are setting up a regular schedule for the old
hospital construction committee to meet perhaps once every two weeks as in-
formative meetings
Permission was given for a resolution pertaining to disposal of obsolete equip-
ment at the hospital and another on impending legislation to be presented at this
meeting
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes, That a resolution—Au-
thorization to Execute Contract—Apcoa Services, Inc , be lifted from the table.
Motion adopted.
April 26, 1976 61
RESOLUTION NO 86—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
APCOA SERVICES, INC
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr It was Moved by Mr Kerr, sec-
onded by Mr Holden, That Section 9 covenants be amended to include "That Ap-
coa Services, Inc agrees to hire Challenge Industries clients and other bonefide
Tompkins County residents wherever possible " Amendment adopted. A lengthy
discussion took place A roll call vote was taken and resulted as follows Ayes—
Representatives Clynes, Culligan, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Miller, MacNeil -7 Noes
—Representatives Benson, Kidney, Livesay, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster -
7 Excused—Representative Dates -1 Resolution LOST
WHEREAS a proposed Concession Agreement between the County of Tomp-
kins and APCOA Services, Inc relating to parking at the Tompkins County Air-
port has been prepared and submitted to the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has held a public hearing on said
Concession agreement as required by Section 352 of the General Municipal Law,
and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing full discussion was had by members of the
public and the Board of Representatives, now therefore be it
teelRESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
, That the proposed agreement between the County of Tompkins and APCOA
Services, Inc be and the same hereby is approved and the Chairman of the Board
be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf
of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 87—CAPITAL CHARGE BACKS—COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, capital charge back guidelines have been changed in accordance
with the State University of New York resolution, passed November 26, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the cost of equipping and maintaining the college campus has
accelerated, and
WHEREAS, the mayor financial consideration in the future should be funding
of modern technology to apply to the learning processes, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the $300 capital charge back be continued and that these
monies should be used for both maintaining college facilities and equipping aca-
demic programs, and be it further
RESOLVED, That certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Hugh
L Carey; Senator Tarky Lombardi, New York State Commissioner of Education,
Ewald B Nyquist, Assemblyman Gary A Lee, Board of Trustees, Tompkins-
Coi tland Community College and the Cortland County Legislature
RESOLUTION NO 88—TUITION FOR VIETNAMESE STUDENTS
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, foreign students at Tompkins -Cortland Community College pres-
ently pay tuition on a non-resident basis, which is double the amount paid by resi-
dents, and
WHEREAS, Vietnamese refugees may or may not be considered foreign stu-
dents since they are here under the Vietnam Refugee Program directed by the
Interagency Task Force, and
WHEREAS, most of the Vietnamese students are financially supported by
various public bodies, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the said students be charged the tuition rates applicable
to Tompkins and Cortland Counties residents,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon the adoption of
a concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
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RESOLUTION NO. 89—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURTHOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Benson Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Dates -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Woiks
Committee in the amount of $20,847 88 to be paid from the County Building Cap-
ital Construction Account are
Norton Electric Company, Inc
Electrical Work #5 $ 5,416 47
Kimble Plumbing and Heating
Heating, Air Conditioning # 8 7,628 00
Plumbing #6 2,520 00
Stewart and Bennett, Inc
General Construction #10 3,977 00
William Downing Associates
Architect 1,273 27
Legal Advertisements
Bids for furnishings 33 14
$20,847 88
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 90—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO 2-1976
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed In response
to Mrs Livesay's question re penalties, Mr Haight said Section 1670 of the Ve-
hicle and Traffic Law specifies limitation of fine Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 2-1976 adopting rules regulating packing of vehicles and traffic at
the Tompkins County Airport pursuant to Section 1670 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 26th day of April, 1976, at
10 15 o'clock in the morning thereof, no one appeared in opposition to said Local
Law No 2-1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That said Local Law No 2-1976 be and the same hereby is adopted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board publish a true copy of said
local law in the official newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, within
ten days after this local law is adopted, and after said local law shall have been
finally adopted, the Clerk shall file within five days one certified copy in office of
the County Clerk, one certified copy with the State Comptroller and four certified
copies with the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO. 91—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CHALLENGE
INDUSTRIES
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed It was
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Robey, That the following amendment be
added "That allocation of these funds to Challenge indicates that the Board of
Representatives would like the following items pursued 1) merger with Meadow
House, 2) seeking and obtaining of reimbursement for non Tompkins County resi-
dents Amendment adopted. A roll call on the resolution as amended resulted
Ayes Representatives Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Miller Robey, MacNeil -14 Noes -0 Ex-
cused—Representative Dates -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, Challenge Industries, during the year 1975, incurred additional
expenses and suffered loss of revenue from subcontract agencies, and
April 26, 1976 63
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins received additional state aid for Chal-
lenge Industries in 1975 in the amount of $49,087 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Admimstiation and
Health Committees, That the sum of $49,087 00 be paid from encumbered funds to
Challenge Industries,
RESOLVED, further, that allocation of these funds to Challenge Industries
indicates that the Board of Representatives would like the following items pur-
sued
1) Merger with Meadow House,
2) Seeking and obtaining of reimbursement for non -Tompkins County resi-
dents,
RESOLVED, further, That tha County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said payment
RESOLUTION NO 92—CREATION OF POSITION—LIBRARY
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Librarian Trainee (10-07), labor
grade X, non-competitive class, be created effective immediately The creation of
said position is to correct an existing error on the personnel records
I
RESOLUTION NO. 93—SENSE OF THE BOARD ON THE SALE OR LEASE
OF THE BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mrs Benson Mr Kerr challenged the
resolution as being out of order He asked for a ruling from the County Attorney
After reviewing, Mr George Pfann, Assistant County Attorney, said he believes
the resolution is properly before the board at this time A lengthy discussion took
place It was Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mrs Benson that the first Where-
aslbe amended to read "Whereas, it is still possible that Boardman House be pre-
served " Motion to amend adopted. (It was Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr
Kidney, that the amount be not less than $75,000 Discussion followed and the
amendment was not voted on) A roll call on the amended resolution resulted as
follows Ayes—Representatives Theisen, Webster, Benson, Culligan, Livesay,
Miller, Robey, MacNeil -8 Noes—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Holden, Kerr,
Kidney, Watros-6 Excused Representatives Dates -1 Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, it is still possible that the Boardman House be preserved, and
WHEREAS, Historic Ithaca, Inc is currently developing a feasible package
for the preservation of the building for educational, cultural and professional uses,
and
WHEREAS, Historic Ithaca will assure a dry lease for the building at $3,500
per year for twenty years or the sale of the building for $52,500 with a reversion
clause which will insure that the land is returned to the county, in the event that
the building is destroyed so as to necessitate demolition, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that Historic Ithaca have assurances from the
Board that proposals encompassing the above criteria will be acceptable, prior to
packaging the proposal, and
WHEREAS, Historic Ithaca will require up to ninety days to successfully
package a proposal and submit a firm offer to the county, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That it is the sense of the Board that the basic proposals are
acceptable and that a firm proposal based upon these criteria will be given favor-
able consideration,
RESOLVED, further, That the Planning and Public Works Committee, as-
sisted by Representative Livesay, the County Administrator and the County At-
torney, negotiate with Historic Ithaca to resolve final details for presentation back
to the board
64 April 26, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 94—CREATION OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 5
—TOWN OF DANBY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed Since two
people requested their land be included at this late date it was pointed out that a
new district could be formed there later and the resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins did
adopt a plan for a formation of Agricultural District No 5 in the Town of Danby
by means of Resolution No 222, November 10, 1975, as modified after a public
hearing on that same date, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation has certified that the proposed Agricultural District No 5 is now
eligible for districting under the laws of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, a second public hearing date was duly advertised and held on
this date, April 26, 1976 at 10 00 a m , and there were no objections to the modified
district boundaries, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said Agricultural District No 5, Town of Danby, as de-
scribed on the map of said District last dated June 1975 is hereby approved and
created upon the adoption of this resolution, and
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the NYS
Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the County Clerk of the County of
Tompkins, the Director of Assessment, the Commissioner of Planning, the Agri-
cultural Districting Advisory Committee and the Danby Town Clerk
Mr Culligan read the following Mortgage Tax Report
MORTGAGE TAX REPORT
(For Period October 1, 1975 through March 31, 1976)
Caroline $ 3,51019
Danby 2,464 33
Dryden 31,323 62
Enfield 2,281 05
Groton 7,635 16
Ithaca—City 36,325 59
Ithaca—Town 26,724 43
Lansing 103,463 67
Newfield 5,073 26
Ulysses 5,792 67
Total $224,593 97
Your committee finds that of the amount of $31,323 62 to which the Town of
Dryden is entitled, there should be paid to the incorporated Village of Dryden the
sum of $2,014 78, and to the incorporated Village of Freeville the sum of $472 64,
of the amount of $7,635 16 to which the Town of Groton is entitled there should be
paid to the incorporated Village of Groton the sum of $1,669 59, of the amount of
$26,724 43 to which the Town of Ithaca is entitled there should be paid to the in-
corporated Village of Cayuga Heights the sum of $4,315 16, of the amount of
$5,792 67 to which the Town of Ulysses is entitled there should be paid to the in-
corporated Village of Trumansburg the sum of $871 77, and of the amount of
$103,463 67 to which the Town of Lansing is entitled there should be paid to the
incorporated Village of Lansing the sum of $15,801 49 You]. committee therefore
recommends the adoption of a resolution to be presented later in the meeting
Harris B Dates, Chairman
Donald J Culligan
Bryant Robey
Robert I Watros
James E Kidney
April 26, 1976 65
RESOLUTION NO 95—APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Dates -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of the annual mortgage tax report show-
ing the amount to be credited to each tax district of the County of the money
collected for the period October 1, 1975 through March 31, 1976, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the report of the Committee on Budget relative to the
above tax monies and allocation thereof as herein made, be accepted and adopted,
RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Section 261 of the Tax Law, this
Board issue its tax warrant for the payment to the respective tax districts of the
amount so credited and authorize and direct the County Administrator to make
distribution thereof to the several tax districts of the County in accordance with
saidnreport
RESOLUTION NO. 96—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Dates -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 76,551 99
Encumbrances 479 61
Dog Fund 13 50
Printing Transfers 4,574 04
Airport 14,604 57
Highway Department 182,851 65
Total Audit $279,075 36
be: and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 97—DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Managers of the Tompkins County Hospital having
determined that items of personal property formerly used by said hospital, all as
described in the attached list, are obsolete, unusable and are no longer necessary
for public use, and having further determined that said items are of minimal
value, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said items of personal property are obsolete, unusable and
no longer necessary for public use, and are of minimal value,
RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Managers of the Tompkins County
Hospital shall dispose of said personal property in any convenient lots and manner
as it deems feasible
RESOLVED, further, That any proceeds received from a sale of any or all
of said personal property will be added to the Tompkins County Hospital Plant
Fund
Mr Clynes laid on the table for two weeks names of nominees for appoint-
ment to the Environmental Management Council
On motion, meeting adjourned to 7 30 p m this evening and an executive
session of the board was convened at this time
66 May 10, 1976
ADJOURNED MEETING
APRIL 26, 1976
Chairman MacNeil called the meeting to order at 7 15 p m in the Courtroom
The purpose of the meeting was to hear a report from Mr James Erklenz, Hos-
pital Fiscal Officer, on hospital per diem reimbursement
Present 12 Representatives Excused—Representatives Dates, Kerr, Kidney
—3
A question and answer period took place and the following resolution was
presented
RESOLUTION NO 98—OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
WHEREAS, the 1976-77 New York State budget as adopted by the Legisla-
ture contains certain restrictive clauses which will severely compromise the fiscal
viability of New York State hospitals, both public and private, to wit
Freezing of the out-patient rates for 1976 at 1975 levels,
Authority of the New York State Director of Budget to unilaterally adjust
rates paid to hospitals, based upon the State's ability to pay, and
Application to these same regulations designed for payments made for pa-
tients receiving Medicaid to Article IX (c) insurance company payments
(Blue Cross),
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby
registers its objection at being asked to subsidize both New York State Medicaid
and the Blue Cross subscribers through local tax revenues to support the Tomp-
kins County Hospital,
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator
William T Smith and Assemblyman Gary A Lee
On motion, meeting adjourned at 8 10 p m.
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Representatives Excused—Representative Benson -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
The minutes of the April 26, 1976 meeting were approved subject to correc-
tion by the Clerk
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Copy of a letter from Frank Liguori to John Clynes re funds for marking
trees for thinning county forest plantations in Newfield and Caroline, resolution
from Cortland County re tuition for Vietnamese Students TC3, letter from Senator
William T Smith acknowledging our board resolution regarding tuition ceiling
and students' share of community college budgets and assuring that he will give
utmost consideration and support legislation resolving matter fairly for all inter-
ests involved, letter from NYS Department of Transportation re 1976-77 Airport
May 10, 1976 67
Development Program—Tompkins County, certificate of Final State Equalization
Rates for Town of Caroline -50 83, Danby -48 32, Dryden -46 55, Enfield -50 88,
Groton -56 91, Ithaca -55 69, Lansing -51 69, Newfield -60 85, Ulysses -50 05,
Social Services Statistical Report for March 1976, Final Draft of the report of the
NYS Association of Counties Committee on Welfare Reform, 1975 annual report
of the Department of State, copy of a letter from Manpower Unit Municipal
Service Division and a copy of CETA—Civil Service and Personnel Report—Tomp-
kins County Personnel Office—Tompkins County Manpower Program, executed
agreement for the thinning and sale of trees of woodlands between County of
Tompkins and Adam Carman, Peter Albertsman and Samuel Clapp, executed
agreements with the Town Libraries of Tompkins County for 1976, Pistol Permits
for April totalled $150 00, Department of Labor memo re contracts with public
employers other than the County, copy of a letter from Dr David Safadi to Eu-
gene Arnold re architectural plans for laboratory, Federal Register standards for
deterinimng rail service continuation subsidies, Letter from Department of Labor
to Chairman MacNeil that he was elected to serve one-year voting term on Bal-
ance of State Manpower Planning Council, letter from Civil Service Employees
Association, Inc , Tompkins County Unit, requesting a meeting with Board of Rep-
resentatives on June 1, 1976 at 7 30 p m at County Library for beginning negotia-
tions for contract year 1977
Chairman MacNeil stated it was National Hospital Week He also proclaimed
the month of May as "Senior Citizens Month " He also recognized Mr Erie J
Miller, Jr for his achievement in being ordained as a minister
1 Under privilege of the floor, Mr Harris Dates said with this year being our
bicentennial year he researched back to 1876 in the Proceedings of the Board of
Supervisors He said they only met twelve times a year in the fall and they had
nine board members Five of the nine were Democrats It was interesting to note
that the meetings started at 8 00 a m until 12 00 noon and then recessed for two
hours and reconvened until 6 00 p m He said the Clerk of the Board was entitled
to' a reasonable compensation to be fixed by the board for certified copy of every
account on file in his office For all necessary travel for official duties, supervisors
received $ 08 per mile The County Treasurer received $500 and the District At-
torney received $600
' Chairman MacNeil said he would like to ask permission for the Board to meet
June 28, 1976 at the Old Court House
Mr Culligan spoke about the changes in DeWitt Park and commented that
the extensive brick walkways in DeWitt Park were beginning to be green
Mr Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, said Dr Downing, Director of
the Psychiatric Unit at Robert Packer Hospital was here to talk to the Ad hoc
Gxoup of community people and the Medical Board and he felt there was enthusi-
asm and interest about his approaches His comments will be considered and rec-
ommendation will go to the Board of Managers in June He also said the Board of
Managers' Committees are meeting frequently One of the items considered was
smoking in the hospital There will be a resolution at the next meeting of the
Board of Managers Mr James Erklenz is providing the Finance Committee with
ini ormation, cost studies and is hopeful by the end of May a program will be put
together He also reported on third party reimbursement rates The Blue Cross
contract has been negotiated between Blue Cross and New York State Hospital
Association It has gone to the Commissioner of Health and Superintendent of
Insurance for their approval If approval is not given, they may have serious dis-
cussions that the hospital drop out of Blue Cross which means cancelling our con-
tract which is permissable with a nine-month waiting period He feels the only
way it could work is if there is group action of hospitals
Mrs Livesay stated the Office for the Aging would like to remind everyone
that May 12, 1976 is "Senior Citizens Day" on the Commons The Office for the
Aging is going to be offering an in-service training meeting for their staff and
other people working with the elderly in Tompkins County.
68 May 10, 1976
Mi Millet, Chairman of Social Seivices Committee, said the resolution re-
garding an agieement with Cornell will be on the agenda for the next meeting
Mi Culligan, Chan man of the Health Committee, said the committee will
meet May 19 The Mental Health Boaid has passed a ieoigamzation plan for the
Mental Health Depaitment and they will piobably bung it before the committee
at their next meeting
Mi Clynes iepoited that at a meeting of the Board of Managers Long Range
Planning Committee endorsed a concept of the Board of Manages s releasing the
control of family case centers in the Alliance Study The work of the Alliance will
continue to be done basically by the nine -member group that was appointed about
three weeks ago A three-member group was appointed to study possible uses of
the hospital facilities that will be left over There will be liaison member from the
Planning and Public Works Committee and he asked Mr Keri to seive Relative to
the eleven -county Health Systems Agency, he received a letter from our Congress-
man indicating he received material sent to him This entails considerable federal
funding His staff is looking over the eleven -county application
Mr Holden, Chairman of Personnel Committee, said the committee met and
there will be resolutions on the agenda He and Mr Dates and the Budget and Ad-
mmistiation Committee sometime in the near future will be discussing DTO and
CTO They have not met yet on Title VI
Mr Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel, said he attended a meeting in Syra-
cuse regarding CETA on Title I, II, III, and VI He feels Title VI will have the
most impact on the county He was told not to spend any Title VI monies after
June 30, 1976 Presently county -wide there are approximately 75 people in CETA
positions Of those, approximately 35 are direct county, the rest are in the towns,
villages, school districts He said after that meeting there were comments that
Title VI people might be transitioned to Title II Tompkins County does not have
Title II funds so he doesn't know what that will mean to this county
Mr Watros, Intergovernmental Relations Committee Chairman, said the com-
mittee met twice to discuss a resolution pertaining to constitutional offices—terms
of the Sheriff, County Cleik and District Attorney The Intergovernmental Rela-
tions Study Committee is meeting regularly studying two topics, 1) pertains to
local municipal regulation of cable television, 2) subject of intermunicipal highway
department relationships Mr James Girona is leaving the community which will
create a vacancy on the Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of Trustees
Mr Haight, Chairman of Public Safety and Correction Committee, said they
met and considered several items They considered Probation Department attend-
ing a summer seminar which has been approved by the Chairman They also con-
sideied the increase of salary for the Fire Coordinator and it was referred to the
Personnel Committee and rejected They also considered the building of partitions
in the Probation Department which is on the agenda this morning The Committee
will meet May 12
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said they are in the process of finalizing
the entire cost of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College facility
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported he and Mr Hurlbut attended a
hearing last week involving one of the problems on the four day, ten-hour work
week in the highway department He will argue a Betty Muka case on May 24
There are two cases pending in the personnel area He has not heard yet on the
most recent case of Mrs Muka from Judge Swartland In answer to a question of
how much is costs the county for all the Muka cases, he said there are costs of
jurors, attorneys, District Attorney assistants, etc but mainly it is the time in-
volved
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of Hospital Construction Committee, reported they
met last week and received a schedule from the architect They are about four to
five weeks behind because of changes The committee passed a resolution that the
May 10, 1976 69
current hospital plans be accepted as sufficiently accurate for purposes of bid
taking He feels now construction can start early in August
Mr Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, reported on the pi ogress of Southern
Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board They have asked the county
to submit formal applications for the hospital funding He feels within a short
time they will hear whether they have been funded for this fiscal year
Permission was given to add two resolutions to the agenda to be considered at
this meeting—Authorization to Execute Amended Contract for Fiscal Advisors,
Inc and a Request to Legislature—Change Terms of Sheriff, County Clerk, Dis-
tiict Attorney
RESOLUTION NO 99—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT WITH EAST HILL FLYING
CLUB, INC.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute
an Amendment to Agreement with East Hill Flying Club, Inc for the lease of T -
Hangar No 10 and the adjoining office for a one-year term commencing the 1st
day of May, 1976 and terminating the 30th day of April, 1977, for the sum of
$75 5 00 per month
RESOLUTION NO 100—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded
Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims
Committee in the amount of $25,459
ta1 Construction Account are
1 William Downing Associates
Architects
Norton Electric Company, Inc
Electrical
Kimble Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing #7
Stewart and Bennett, Inc
General Construction #11
by Mr Dates Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
audited by the Planning and Public Works
24 to be paid from the County Building Capi-
$ 1,273 27
2,978 07
1,886 90
19,321 00
Total $25,459 24
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 101—AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NYS
DEC COUNTY FORESTRY PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed and resolu-
tion was adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins does own some 500 acres of forest land
in the Towns of Newfield and Caroline, and
WHEREAS, the forest plantations are in need of improved management, in-
cluding a systematic thinning of trees, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will no
longer provide the county with direct service in the management of the planta-
tions, and
70 May 10, 1976
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has en-
couraged the county to participate in the State's County Forestry Program where-
in the county will be reimbursed up to one-half of the amount spent in the admin-
istration and management of county forests up to a maximum state participation
of $5,000 per year, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to file
application with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for partici-
pation in the County Forestry Program in an amount not to exceed a total project
cost of $4,000 with an expectation of a reimbursement from the state of $2,000
RESOLUTION NO 102—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
EQUIPMENT PLANNING AND INTERIOR DESIGN
CONSULTATION—TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, the architects, Levatich, Miller, Hoffman, P C and Fred H
Thomas Associates, P C have proposed to provide equipment planning and interior
design consultation under provisions of existing owner -architect agreement on an
hourly basis for work performed at a fee not to exceed $61,250 , and
WHEREAS, the Hospital Construction Committee did authorize said archi-
tects to proceed in the fall of 1975 on the first phase of evaluation of existing
equipment for a fee not to exceed $11,500 , said fee being a part of the total
$61,250 , now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute said
amended agreement on behalf of the county
RESOLUTION NO. 103—CHANGE ORDERS—PRELIMINARY SITE WORK
—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, bids were received and contracts authorized by Resolution No
61 on March 22, 1976, for preliminary site work at the hospital for the following
amounts
Donohue Halverson, Inc —Plumbing— $93,237
General Arborists, Inc —Electric— $ 6,620
WHEREAS, the insurance coverage required has been reduced from the origi-
nal specifications, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the architect, the construction man-
agement and the Hospital Construction Committee, That the following credits be
accepted and change orders be executed in the following amounts
Donohue Halverson, Inc —$1,900
General Arborists, Inc — $ 120
RESOLUTION NO 104—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Hospital Construction Commit-
tee in the amount of $123,830 53 to be paid from the County Building Capital Con-
struction Account are
Levatich, Miller, Hoffman—Fred Thomas Associates
Architectural Fee $70,000 00
Donohue Halverson, Inc
Plumbing 40,410 00
May 10, 1976 71
General Arborist, Inc
Electrical
Levatich, Miller, Hoffman—Fred Thomas Associates
Equipment Planning and Design
5,850 00
7,570 53
$123,830 53
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 105—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -13 Noes—Represen-
tative Clynes-1 Excused—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget and Ad-
ministration Committees, That $690 00 be appropriated from Contingent Fund
(Code A1990) to Probation Department (Code A3140 400) for the construction of
partitions,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 106—CONSOLIDATION OF TAXES, CHARGES,
l
PENALTIES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, the Division of Assessment has prepared, in accordance with Sec-
tion 932 of the Real Property Tax Law, the following apportionment of the 1973
assessment (payable in 1974) on property currently owned by Schuylkill Investors
Inc and King Road Realty Corp in the Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins
1974 & 1975 Rolls 44-1-4 32
1973 Roll Parcel Schuylkill Investors
Sections Assessment Taxes
1974 & 1975 Rolls 44-1-4 31
King Road Realty Corp
Assessment Taxes
44-1-4 1 None None 6,360 156 63
44-2-9 2,000 242 28 None None
44-1-4 2 1,115 161 01 1,115 161 02
44-1-5 3 8,348 2,153 51 22 5 61
44-1-4 3 6,606 465 58 2,054 144 78
18,069 3,022 38 9,551 468 04
WHEREAS, the Budget Office has apportioned the taxes, charges, and pen-
alties due on the aforesaid parcels, and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the collection of taxes, the foreclosure of unpaid
taxes or future sale of the properties, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, to consolidate the taxes, charges, and penalties due on the 1973 Assessment
Roll, payable in 1974 as follows
Assessed Value 10/4/74 Tax Sale
44-1-4 32 Schuylkill Investors, Inc 18,069 3,022 38
44-1-4 31 King Road Realty Corp 9,951 468 04
RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Assessment and the County Ad-
ministrator are hereby authorized and directed to cause this change to be made
RESOLUTION NO. 107—ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS—COUNTY-OWNED
PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Mr Murphy gave an explana-
tion and the resolution was adopted
72 May 10, 1976
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for sale
of parcels owned by the County and acquired by foreclosure proceedings, and
WHEREAS, James Frost was the highest bidder for Parcel No 15-1-181,
Town of Groton, formerly assessed to Paul and Ione Marcellus, with a bid of
$501 00 and
WHEREAS, Stanley Burke was the highest bidder for Parcel No 1-2-12,
Town of Groton, formerly assessed to John and Mary Doe, with a bid of $301 00,
and
WHEREAS, Josephine Walpole was the highest bidder for Parcel No 1-2-5,
Town of Groton, formerly assessed to John and Mary Doe, with a bid of $200 00,
and
WHEREAS, Iacovelli Bros Construction was the highest bidder for Parcel
No 54-4-38, Town of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Robert F Erni, with a bid of
$255 00, and
WHEREAS, Iacovelli Bros Construction was the highest bidder for Parcel
No 54-4-60, Town of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Robert F Erni, with a bid of
$610 00, and
WHEREAS, Hilker Construction was the highest bidder for Parcel 54-5-16,
Town of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Lawrence and T Iacovelli, with a bid of
$200 00, and
WHEREAS, Iacovelh Bros Construction was the highest bidder for Parcel
No 54-7-19, Town of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Lawrence and T Iacovelh, with
a bid of $150 00, and
WHEREAS, Earl Brooks was the highest bidder for Parcel No 54-7-7, Town
of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Mrs Anthony Petrillose, with a bid of $241 00, and
WHEREAS, Iacovelh Bros Construction was the highest bidder for Parcel
No 54-5-10, formerly assessed to Gaento Pallonari, with a bid of $450 00, and
WHEREAS, Donald and Louise Wysong was the highest bidder for Parcel
No 70-11-56, Town of Ithaca, formerly assessed to Rocco Lucente, with a bid of
$100 50,
WHEREAS, the County Administrator opened and accepted the highest bids
on the 30th day of April, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Office was notified of said bids on said date, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the acceptance of said bids by the County Administrator be and the
same hereby is confirmed as of the 30th day of April, 1976, and the Chairman of
the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized and directed to exe-
cute Quit Claim Deeds to the successful bidders
RESOLUTION NO 108—AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN
SUMMER WORK-STUDY PROGRAM—
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, Cornell University has requested the County to participate in a
work-study program for summer employees of Cornell University in 1976, and
WHEREAS, the maximum salary to be paid the employees of Cornell Univer-
sity under said program is $960 00 for each participant, and
WHEREAS, Cornell University has requested the County of Tompkins to par-
ticipate in said program to a maximum of $240 00 for each participant, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That the Com-
missioner of Personnel be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a
contract with Cornell University for the participation of the County in said work-
study piogram not to exceed a maximum of fourteen participants for all County
Departments,
RESOLVED, further, That the necessary funds be appropriated from the
May 10, 1976 73
Contingent Fund (Code A1990) to the appropriate County departments if re-
quired,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 109—CREATION OF TEMPORARY POSITIONS—
COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the following positions be created under Section 64 of the Civil Service Law
on a temporary basis not to exceed 90 calendar days from the date of original hire
IA each position, at the Tompkins County Hospital, effective immediately, monies
b'emg available in the 1976 budget to cover these positions
16 Hospital Aides (03-05) Labor grade III Labor Class
3 Hospital Orderlies (04-04) Labor grade IV Labor Class
1 Ward Clerk (04-10) Labor grade IV Non -Competitive Class
2 Laboratory Helpers (03-06) Labor grade III Labor Class
2 Food Service Helpers (02-02) Labor grade II Labor Class
5 Clerks (03-02) Labor grade III Competitive Class
1 Cleaner (03-01) Labor grade III Labor Class
1 Typist (04-09) Labor grade IV Competitive Class
RESOLUTION NO. 110—ABOLISH POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL
SERVICES AND CREATE POSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT—
SOCIAL SERVICES
i Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Discussion took place and it
was Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kidney, That the resolution be tabled
and referred back to committee Motion to Table Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 111—CREATION OF POSITIONS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Watros Discussion followed and the
resolution was adopted with Representatives Kerr, Clynes, Miller casting dissent-
ing votes
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That the following positions be created at the Tompkins -Cort-
land Community College, effective immediately, monies being available in the
1975-76 modified TC3 budget to cover these positions
1 Receptionist
1 Groundskeeper
2 Cleaners
2 Guards
Labor Grade B
Labor Grade C
Labor Grade A
Labor Grade B
Competitive Class
Labor Class
Labor Class
Non-competitive Class
RESOLUTION NO. 112—ABOLISH TYPIST POSITION AND CREATE
RECEPTIONIST POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay. Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Typist, competitive class, labor grade B,
be abolished and one position of Receptionist, competitive class, labor grade B be
created, effective immediately, monies available in the 1976 budget
74 May 10, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 113—REALIGNMENT OF POSITIONS—COUNTY
HOSPITAL (FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER)
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of X -Ray Technician (09-16), labor grade IX, competitive class,
be abolished effective immediately, and one position of Senior Account Clerk -Typ-
ist (07-10), labor grade VII, competitive class, be created effective immediately
RESOLVED, further, That one position of Typist (04-09) labor grade IV,
competitive class, be abolished, and one position of Account Clerk -Typist (05-01),
labor grade V, competitive class, be created effective immediately at the Family
Medicine Center, monies for both changes being available in the Appalachian Re-
gional Commission federal grant, and the 1976 County Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 114—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT
TO CONTRACT—FISCAL ADVISORS, INC
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Mr Murphy explained the request
of Fiscal Advisors, Inc Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the County pursuant to authorization of Resolution No 141
adopted July 14, 1975, entered into a contract with Fiscal Advisors, Inc for finan-
cial services in connection with the County's financing of the new hospital and
renovations to the old hospital, and
WHEREAS, Fiscal Advisors, Inc has requested that the contract be amended
whereby the County will pay for printing costs due to the higher cost involved in
financing disclosure procedures, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute an
amendment to said contract authorizing the County to pay for the printing costs
involved in connection with said financing
RESOLUTION NO. 115—REQUEST TO LEGISLATURE—CHANGE TERMS
OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY, COUNTY CLERK,
SHERIFF
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Mr Williamson said these
three offices are constitutional offices The Legislature amended the Constitution to
allow the State Legislature to make the District Attorney term either three or
four years provided the Legislature amends Section 400 of County Law to allow
Tompkins County to have a four-year term The other two offices also are consti-
tutional offices but the Constitution has not been amended to include them to have
a four-year term if the Legislature authorizes a four-year term The Court of
Appeals has said even if the people pass a Charter saying these are four-year
terms, they cannot be four-year terms—that is an Oneida County case in 1974 or
1975 Further discussion took place and a roll call vote was taken Ayes—Repre-
sentatives Watros, Clynes, Dates, Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Robey, MacNeil
—9 Noes—Representatives Culligan, Haight, Miller, Theisen, Webster -5 Ex-
cused—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, Section 16 01, 17 01, and 18 01 of the Tompkins County Charter,
which was adopted by the Board of Representatives following approval by public
referendum in 1969, specifies that the term of office of the District Attorney, the
County Clerk and the Sheriff be four years, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Constitution provides for three-year terms
for said offices, and
WHEREAS, said terms of office may be extended to four years by special
action of the New York State Legislature, and
WHEREAS, four year terms of office of the District Attorney, County Clerk,
and Sheriff would be concurrent with the terms of members of the Board of Rep-
resentatives and would thereby provide for the election of all offices of county
May 24, 1976 75
government in local election years, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County of Tompkins requests the New York State
Legislature to change the term of office for the District Attorney and Sheriff in
Tompkins County to four-year terms beginning January 1, 1978 and change the
term of the County Clerk in Tompkins County to four-year term beginning Janu-
ary 1, 1982,
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Senator
William T Smith and Assesmblyman Gary A Lee, and that they are hereby re-
quested to propose to the legislature that said changes be effected
I
Mr Clynes placed in nomination the names of the following people to serve on
the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for two-year teims
which expire December 31, 1977 Armand L Adams, Cornelia H Hill, Gary Hotal-
ing, L H MacDaniels, Leonard Miscall, Louis K Thaler, Kenneth L Wood, James
CI White, Ronald Alexander, Irene Brown, Harlan Biumstead, James W Caslick,
Sheldon Clark, Grace Downs, Shirley Egan, Richard B Fischer, Roger Gleason,
Carolyn Heydt, Brian J McKelvey, Roger W Rector, Ira W Reed, Jr , R E Rey-
nolds, Jonathan Simons, Robert Snedden, Thomas Todd, Clarence Willcox, Dooley
Kieffer, James A Carigg, Margot B Unkel Upon hearing no further nominations
the Chairman declared the above-named people members of the Environmental
Management Council
1 Mr Culligan said there will be a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Mental
Health Board at the next meeting
1 On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 50 a m
REGULAR MEETING
May 24, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
Present 12 Representatives Excused Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2
Arrived—Representative Culligan (10 10) a m
The minutes of the May 10th meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action.
Copy of FY1976 Balance -of -State Grant Application for funding under Title
I, II, and VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, memo from
Joel D Robinson, Director, Manpower Planning Secretariat re updated poverty
income levels, NYS Department of Transportation, Raymond T Schuler, Commis-
sioner, requesting support of proposed federal legislation which would enable the
Chessie System to acquire the rail properties designated to them in the Final Sys-
tem Plan and to guarantee full employee protection to all railroad employees;
Allegheny to expand roundtrip flights between Tompkins County Airport and
Washington beginning June 1, copy of letter to Howard Stevenson from John W
Cowper Company re Tompkins County Hospital—Feasibility of early bids, copy
of letter to Hugh Hurlbut from Mrs Edith Read, vice chairperson, Mental Health
Board, re termination of Title VI funding as of June 30, 1976, memo from William
C Burr stating the scheduled date for conversion of certain county departments to
the new telephone centrex system is Monday, June 21, 1976, copy of State Civil
Service Commission's Report on the Management Survey of the records and pro-
cedures of the Tompkins County Personnel Office, copy of letter from John
Murphy to Joseph Watkins, Director, Municipal Service Division, NYS Department
76 May 24, 1976
of Civil Service, enclosing a copy of Mi Watkins recommendations foi the alloca-
tion of positions in the Peisonnel Depaitment and appropriate salary grade, letter
from Richard B Fischel, Piofessoi, Enviionmental Education Progiam, Cornell
University, re discontinuance of CETA funding and expressing hope that funds
can be found to retain the Enviionmental Management Council Secretary, Depart-
ment of Labor re funding source changes and enrollment in summer programs—
CETA, letter from Jeanna D Tulley, Director, Office for Revenue Sharing, re-
garding "Direct Deposit—electronic funds Transfer" procedures for general rev-
enue sharing payments, Congressman Matthew McHugh notifying that the House
Government Operating Committee has ordered reported a bill revising and ex-
tending the Revenue Sharing Program to September 30, 1980 The full house will
be debating the measure in the near future, letter from Julia Freitag, M D , As-
sistant Commissioner of NYS Health Manpower Development, to Chairman Mac-
Neil re programs to interest physicians to practice medicine within the county,
Executed agreement between the County of Tompkins and Kenneth Allen, Keeper
of the Newfield Covered Bridge, NYS Department of Labor, Joel Robinson, re-
garding funding for Title II Tompkins County, letter from Glenn Cline, Coopera-
tive Extension Agent, recommending consideration of two people to be appointed
to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee, letter from Willard Allard,
Fiscal Officer, NYS Office for the Aging, enclosing an official copy of the notifica-
tion of Grant Awarded, Application and Budget for the second year Area Plan of
the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, copy of a letter from NYS American
Revolution Bicentennial Commission to Charles Chatfield extending congratula-
tions to Tompkins County and the Tompkins County Bicentennial Commission on
having been recognized as an official bicentennial community, letter from Depart-
ment of Transportation FAA stating that May 20, 1976 will commemor ate the 50th
anniversary of the "Air Commerce Act" and ask that Chairman MacNeil issue
Proclamation, U S Department of Labor Manpower Administration, sent Audit
Report No 02-6-439-C-363 Contract Giant No 4395-36 for review and comments
Under privilege of the floor, William Girgash from APCOA, Inc spoke object-
ing to the Planning and Public Woiks Committee's decision to ask for bids on the
parking proposal at the airport He feels they have been put in a disadvantageous
position since APCOA, Inc has been talking with the county for a year and a half
end have made their proposal He asked the Board not to consider going to bid He
questioned the legality of going to bid inasmuch as the parking has not been ap-
proved by the board Discussion followed on the rules for voting on the proposal
again It was decided to wait for an opinion from the County Attorney
Mr Lawrence Hoffman, Architect, reported they have the project manual for
radiographic equipment at the hospital prepared and ready to go to the six manu-
facturers of radiographic equipment that are acceptable and would like permission
to receive bids The manual calls for bids to be due June 8th It was decided unan-
imously to give permission
A lengthy discussion took place regarding hospital construction bidding and
bonding time schedules Mr Kerr, as an individual on this board, said an August
12th date was acceptable and agreed upon and he will not tolerate any further
pushing of the date for the contracts
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Miller, Chairman of Social Services Committee, reported that the Social
Services Department as under the budget for the first quarter
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said they met Wednesday
with various groups The Mental Health Board presented a program for reor-
ganizing the Mental Health Department and Hugh Hurlbut, Personnel Commis-
sioner will look at some positions and try to grade them Dr Robert Hamlrsch has
questions about some of the small details Dr Kathleen Gaffney gave a report
about the present measles situation There were 5,000 innoculations for measles
The Medical Society has a committee working on the situation on the federal pro-
grams rnnoculatron against swine flu There will be more details on that later The
May 24, 1976 77
committee agreed to the request of the Hospital Board of Managers to set up an
accrual accounting system Mr Murphy will check to see if federal revenue shar-
ing monies can be used He appointed a committee to study the possible merger of
Meadow House with Challenge Industries He appointed Mi Kerr, Mr John Gil-
roy, Mrs Ruth Pettengill, and Mrs Jane Cullings He said he was made aware
that Challenge Industries already has such a committee but his group will still
come up with some of the information they are seeking He asked for a prelimi-
nary report in a month He said the committee would like to meet with the Chal-
lenge Committee and will probably invite the Chairman to act on their committee
He said he will nominate someone to serve on the Mental Health Board later in
the meeting He asked fox an opinion from the County Attorney on the legality
of the Meadow House lease
Representative Benson reported relative to the Health Services Alliance She
said by today the proposal for a grant to study the health needs will have been
turned in and forwarded to the Gannett Foundation
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, said they met with the
Health Committee and there will be more information on this later
Mr Kerr reporting for the Planning and Public Works Committee, said they
met and considered the problem of paid parking at the airport The committee
was unanimous that it should go to bid He said APCOA, Inc feels if this is put
out to bid after they provided the county with information, they have provided the
county with a consultant service and should be entitled to reimbursement He rec-
ommended that this be carefully studied and considered by this board The com-
mittee also addressed the question of Limousine Service at the airport The pres-
ent contractor with the county wants to leave the service and the contract needs to
be drawn up with someone else They also discussed the question of the CETA
position with the Environmental Management Council He said there are em-
ployees in CETA positions in the County doing a good job and everyone wants to
continue He said Title VI monies will be available and many of these positions
can be continued Regarding the Crash, Fire and Rescue Building at the airport,
they have to meet with architects on the design of the building There is a resolu-
tion on the agenda today to approve curb and patching around the old Courthouse
' There was discussion on what name to give the renovated Old Courthouse
Mrs Livesay asked if a sense of the board resolution could be prepared on
whether or not the board wants paid parking at the airport Chairman MacNeil
designated the Planning and Public Works Committee to prepare a resolution
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met and will have a resolution later in the meeting
Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said the
committee met May 14th and Mr Gordon Fritz from the New York State Depart-
ment of Traffic Safety attended pertinent to the County Traffic Safety Board They
took no action and will have more on that later He reported on an attempted
jailbreak at the Tompkins County Jail last night He spoke with Mr Stevenson
about repairs and it was agreed something more substantial should be put in and
he has asked that bids be procured
Mr Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, reported a public meeting will be
held June 8th at 8 00 p m for a presentation of a summary of the recently com-
pleted Comprehensive Sewerage Study for Tompkins County
Mr Dates spoke regarding a letter received by the Chairman from Raymond
Schuler, NYS Department of Transportation, relative to support of federal legis-
lation for railroads This board went on record adopting a resolution and he also
presented a resolution to the NYS Association of Counties
Mr Watros reported that at the last meeting of the Tompkins -Cortland Com-
munity College Board of Trustees, it was decided they would set the limit for tui-
78 May 24, 1976
tion rate for purposes of budgeting They felt they wanted to be conservative in
terms of revenue Before their budget comes to the board he feels it will be firmed
up and discussed further
Mr Liguori reported relative to the Route 13 Corridor He said they are still
negotiating with Cortland County, particularly the Environmental Group from
Cortland County in relation to a corridor that will be acceptable to both counties
Chairman MacNeil appointed the following people to the CETA Advisory
Committee
Claude Holden, Government
Beverly Livesay, Government
Lawrence Siany, Industry
Ralph Jordan, Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Greenberger, New York State Employment Office
Donald O'Connor, Labor
Charles Herndon, CETA Clients
Lillian Morgan, Disadvantaged
Richard Solomon, Education
Gary Samuels, Human Services Coalition
Mr Hurlbut is in Syracuse discussing with CETA people the transfer of Title
VI money to Title II monies which will go through January 31, 1977
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Haight and adopted, that the
following resolutions not fisted on the agenda be presented at this meeting, Cre-
ation of Position—Family Court, Creation of Position—County Hospital, Abolish
Position of Director of Social Services and Create Position of Administrative As-
sistant—Social Services
RESOLUTION NO. 116—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
—CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services and Budget and
Administration Committees, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute on behalf of the County an agreement with Cornell Univer-
sity providing technical assistance and information services for the administration
of programs related to child welfare, family services, and the reduction of de-
pendency Said monies for said contract being provided by reimbursement from
the Federal Government of 50%, from the State of New York 25% and from
Cornell University 25%
RESOLUTION NO. 117—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
—AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN—OFFICE FOR
THE AGING
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, the Area Plan for the Tompkins County Office for the Aging was
approved by the Board of Representatives for the year, 1976, by resolution
adopted at a regular meeting November 24, 1975, and
WHEREAS, said Area Plan set forth ten approved objectives involving poten-
tial agreements with six area agencies, and
WHEREAS, to implement and expedite the various objectives and the plan as
approved by this Board, the Social Services Committee recommends that required
agreements between the local agencies be approved by the Social Services Com-
mittee and executed by the Director after review by the County Attorney, now
therefore be it
May 24, 1976 79
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
agreements required to implement the approved Area Plan for 1976 be executed
by the Director of the Office for the Aging after approval of same by the Social
Services Committee, the Director and the County Attorney,
RESOLVED, further, That any proposed agreements with any/all parties in-
volving programs outside the approved Area Plan for the year 1976 must be ap-
proved by the Social Services Committee and adopted by separate resolution of
the Board of Representatives
RESOLUTION NO 118—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF
TOMPKINS COUNTY AND COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute a rental agree-
ment with the Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County for addi-
tional space for the Office of the Aging at the Farm and Home Center, 225 S Ful-
ton Street, Ithaca, N Y for the summer months of June, July, August, 1976, at
the rate of $125 00 per month
RESOLUTION NO. 119—ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR COUNTY
FORESTRY PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, by means of Resolution No 101, May 10, 1976, the Board of Rep-
resentatives did authorize participation in the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation County Forestry Program, now therefore be it
i RESOLVED, That the Commissioner of Planning is hereby authorized and
directed to administer said program, and
RESOLVED, further, That a budget is hereby established in the Planning
Department Budget as follows
1 Account No 401—Consulting Forestry Service and Miscellaneous—$2,000
' Other presently existing accounts 100, 200, and 300—Administration—$2,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
and directed to make the following $2,000 budgetary adjustment to
Revenue Account 3089 090 State Aid—Forestry Program and
Appropriation Account No 8020 401 Planning Department—Forestry Pro-
gram
RESOLUTION NO. 120—REPLACEMENT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES—
TOMPKINS COUNTY LIBRARY
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Repi esentatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the light bulbs in the majority of fixtures at the Tompkins
County Library are no longer manufactured, and the consulting firm of Persomus
Wadsworth Molter, Engineers of Horseheads has proposed to prepare working
drawings and specifications for replacement of light fixtures which will allow bid-
ding the entire project or proceed in increments doing certain areas one at a time,
the proposed fee is 2 5 times payroll, guaranteed not to exceed $2,000 00, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees and the
Planning and Public Works Committee, That the said proposal of Persomus Wads-
worth Molter be and the same is hereby accepted and the Commissioner of Public
Works is hereby authorized to proceed in having the work done with the library
management, and be it further
80 May 24, 1976
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
to expend up to $2,000 00 from the Library Capital Account
RESOLUTION NO 121—ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS—AIR-CONDITIONING,
SECURITY AREA—AIRPORT TERMINAL
BUILDING
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has advertised for bids on
May 24, 1976 for furnishing and installing two air-conditioning units in the Se-
curity Area of the Airport Terminal Building, and
WHEREAS, Norton Electric Company is the lowest responsible bidder meet-
ing all specifications with a net bid of $1,988 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That said bid of Norton Electric Company be and the same is hereby ac-
cepted and the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby directed to proceed with
the work, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
to expend said amount from the Airport Revenue Sharing Account Construction
Fund
RESOLUTION NO. 122—CURB AND PATCHING—OLD COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, it was necessary to excavate dry wells in the parking lot east of
the Old Court House during renovations, and
WHEREAS, there is not provision in the specifications for restoring the
blacktop areas or the curb line, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the quotation of Paul Mancini and Sons, Inc of Ithaca, New York be
and the same hereby is accepted in the amount of $1,345 00 to furnish and install
a granite curb on the west side of the parking lot and $450 00 to furnish and in-
stall blacktop patching along the curb and over dry well areas, and be it further,
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
to expend said amounts from the Court House Capital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 123—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT—SUPREME COURT
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, Supreme Court Judge Bryant has requested Norelco Dictation
Equipment, and
WHEREAS, the net cost of same under State Contract with trade-ins is
$898 66, and
WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds in the budget of the Supreme Court,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration and Pub-
lic Safety and Corrections Committees, That the sum of $898 66 be appropriated
from the Contingent Fund (A-1990) to Supreme Court—Equipment—Judge Bry-
ant (A-1134 220) to pay for Norelco Dictation Equipment under the New York
State Contract price,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
May 24, 1976 81
RESOLUTION NO 124—ACCEPT PROPOSAL OF ERNST & ERNST
TO SET UP ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
AT TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Budget and Administra-
tion Committees, That the proposal of Ernst & Ernst to install an accrued ac-
counting system at the Tompkins County Hospital be and it hereby is accepted
It is understood that the hospital will transfer $8,500 00 from the Interest Expense
Account to the Auditing Expense Account
RESOLUTION NO 125—AWARD OF BID—PROGRAMMABLE DATA
ENTRY/INTELLIGENT TERMINAL SYSTEM—
ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Mr Murphy explained the pur-
pose of the system Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—Representatives Clynes and
Kidney Adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Administrator duly advertised for bids for
a Programmable Data Entry/Intelligent Terminal System for the Division of
Assessment, and
I WHEREAS, the Specifications for Bidders called for a one-year lease or
rental and an alternate five-year lease or rental or purchase, and
i WHEREAS, the Division of Assessment has reviewed all of the bids, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Assessment recommends a rental for a one-year
period only, and
WHEREAS, Sperry Univac Corporation is the lowest responsible bidder
meeting specifications for a one-year rental in an amount not to exceed $17,354 00,
including additional C R T Station and shipping, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and directed
to execute a contract on behalf of the County with Sperry Univac Corporation
for the Data Entry/Intelligent Terminal System for the Division of Assessment
for the sum of $17,354 00
RESOLUTION NO 126—BUDGET ADJUSTMENT—CETA—S P.E.D.Y.
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the 1976 Budget be amended as follows
Revenue Account:
A4737—CETA—S PE DY Summer Program for Economically
Disadvantaged $116,822
Appropriation Account.
A6257—CETA—S PE D Y Summer Program for Economically
Disadvantaged $116,822
RESOLUTION NO 127—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS AND 4-H, A DIVISION
OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION ASSOCIATION
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mrs Benson Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the 4-H Division of the Tompkins County Cooperative Extension
Association has identified needs, interests and resources of the youth and their
82 May 24, 1976
families in West Village and Hancock Housing within the City of Ithaca, including
the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, and working with
youth and their families, from both sites, in the formulation of said programs
aforementioned, and
WHEREAS, there is on file documentation indicating the need for said pro-
grams in both West Village and Hancock Housing, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Youth has indicated that they
are willing, conditioned upon state approval, to provide reimbursable funds up to
$3,123 for a 4-H Program of summer camps from June 21, 1976 to August 20,
1976 involving outdoor education for both city youths and youths living outside
the city, and
WHEREAS, the total proposed budget for said programs is $6,247, the re-
imbursable anticipated state aid is $3,123 with a balance of $3,124 to be furnished
from funds already piovided to 4-H from county funds, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee and the Budget and Administration Committee, That the Chairman of the
Board be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a contract for the
aforesaid Program on behalf of the County, said contract to be conditioned upon
final commitment by the New York State Division of Youth to provide reim-
bursable funds of $3,123 , and
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
make the appropriate budget adjustments to State Aid Revenue Account 3820 020
(Youth Programs -4-H) and to Appropriation Account No A7320 470, Joint
Youth Program (4-H)
RESOLUTION NO. 128—CREATION OF POSITION—FAMILY COURT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That one position of Typist (04-09), labor grade IV, competitive class, be
created under Section 64 of the Civil Service Law on a temporary basis for the
duration of the medical leave of absence of the Chief Clerk, Family Court
RESOLVED, further, That the necessary funds be appropriated from the Con-
tingent Fund (Code A1990) to Family Court, Personal Services (Code A1140 100),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 129—CREATION OF POSITION—COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Maintenance Worker (07-17), labor grade VII, non-competi-
tive class, be abolished effective immediately and one position of Medical Equip-
ment Technician (09-27), labor grade IX, competitive class, be created effective
immediately at the Tompkins County Hospital, necessary monies for said position
available in the 1976 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 130—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Office of the County Administra-
tor and the Office of the Dean of Administration at Tompkins -Cortland Community
College in the amount of $65,797 40 to be paid from the Capital Construction Ac-
count of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Capital Construction—Claim No 105—$65,797 40
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved, and
May 24, 1976 83
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 110—ABOLISH POSITION OF' DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL
SERVICES AND CREATE POSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT—SOCIAL
SERVICES (Tabled May 10th)
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Director of Social Services (16-09), labor grade XVI,
competitive class, be abolished, and one position of Administrative Assistant (08-
12), labor grade VIII, competitive class be created, effective immediately, monies
a i ailaole in the 1976 budget
IRESOLUTION NO. 131—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Mr Culligan spoke about the
increasing costs of the Assigned Counsel Plan and felt perhaps the idea of having
a (public defender should be studied again Ayes -13 (Mr Theisen abstained)
Noes -0 Excused—Representatives Clynes and Kidney -2 Adopted.
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
akile to
General Fund $ 63,244 69
Encumbrances 1,213 80
County Self -Insurance 38 95
Printing Transfers 66 00
Airport 3,424 28
Highway 144,261 16
$212,248 88
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor.
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the name of Mr Marvin Waldman to serve
on the Mental Health Board for a four-year term which expires December 31,
1979. Upon hearing no further nominations the Chairman declared Mr Waldman
a member of the Mental Health Board
Chairman MacNeil appointed Representative Livesay to the Social Services
Committee because of Mr Miller's request due to increased workload
Mr. Webster said the Criminal Justice Advisory Board has received input
from three counties who do have public defender systems and this is one item they
are considering for study
Mr MacNeil announced that Representative Miller is getting married May
30th and everyone is invited to attend
Mr MacNeil extended best wishes to the Cornell LaCrosse Team.
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 11 p m
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1976
The Chan man called the meeting to of dei at 10 00 a m
Resent 14 Repiesentatives Excused—Representative Webstei-1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the May 24, 1976 meeting were approved, subject to correction
by the clerk
The Cleik noted the following correspondence had been received foi filing
and/oi referred to the pioper committee for action
Letter from Edward Lutz sending a copy of Wyoming County Board of Su-
pervisors' resolution concerning funding of the Cornell Local Government Pro-
gram, letter from Secretary of State Mario Cuomo ie Intergovernmental Person-
nel Act funding, letter from William Buis, Deputy County Administrator re Cen-
trex detectoiy listings, resolutions from Rockland County Legislatuie ie memori-
alizing the State Legislatuie to amend family couit act relating to confidentiality
and disclosuie of probation reports, memorializing the State Legislature to pass
proposed legislation to increase quantum of pioof re family couit factfinding hear-
ing, letter from Gary A Lee, Assemblyman, acknowledging receipt of Res No
115 and will work to achieve four-year terms foi the three constitutional offices
(County Cleik, Sheriff, District Attorney), letter from Francis Barnes, Clerk,
Allegheny County, enclosing copy of resolution from Wyoming County requesting
the Secietaiy of State to reconsider Cornell University's application for funding
under the IPA Program in order to continue work in training public officials and
supervisor personnel, Hubei, Magill Lawience & Farrell enclosing an original and
copies of a motion for waivers for Case No 80002—Cayuga Station, letter from
Director of Manpower Planning Secretariat re prevailing wage rate for Public
Woiks and enclosing a federal detective on the applicability of the Davis Bacon
Wage Rates, Barbara Wainscott, American Revolution Bicentennial Administra-
tion, announcing the designation of Tompkins County as an official Bicentennial
Community, application to NYS Boaid on Electric Generation Siting and En-
vnonmental Volumes 1-10, copy of letter to E A Karsch, Ji , NYS Department
of Transportation from Frank Liguori se application for participation in the
State's County Forestry Piogram and copy of application, list of number of flags
distributed to cemetaiies from the Memorial Day Graves Decoration Subcommit-
tee of Veterans' Day Committee, copy of resolution from St Lawience County
Board of Legislators piotesting the provisions of Chapter 234 of the Law of 1975
(Boaid of Elections), Richard B Fischer, Professoi, Environmental Education
Piogram Cornell University ie possibility position of Secietaiy of Environmental
Management Council may be continued, letter to County Attorney Williamson
fiom Assemblyman Gaiy Lee enclosing a copy of the Tompkins County Hospital
Bill No A-10948 which passed May 25 in the Assembly, Human Services Coalition
of Tompkins County review of application from South Hill Child Care Center for
$3,000 Revenue Sharing funds for outdoor and fiie equipment, resolution of
Bioome County supporting amendment to Family Court Act and Executive Law
re persons in need of supervision, resolutions of Rockland County memorializing
State Legislatuie to increase fees payable to town clerks and opposing the enact-
ment of Senate Bill 8200—binding aibitration in impasses, memorandum from
Department of Labos se use of Title I funds foi summer programs and policy on
maintenance of effort and rehiring of laid -off civil servants in public service em-
ployment programs, Social Services Depaitment Monthly Statistical report, US
Department of Labor Audit Report No 02-6-442-C-366 Contract Grant No 4307-
36/Neighborhood Youth Corps, letter from Alpha House Executive Director John
Hollon opposing the possible merger of Meadow House and Challenge Industries,
memo from Fiank Liguoii to Chan man MacNeil re Ithaca City Bicentennial Com-
mission and tentative open house in the Old Court House July 4 from 2 00 to 4 00
p m , Huber Magill Lawrence & Farrell sent copy of Exhibit A for supporting
I
June 14, 1976 85
document foi motion of NYSE&G—Cayuga Station Aiticle VIII Application, let-
ter from Congressman McHugh ie House Subcommittee on Tianspottation and
Commeice hearing in Elmira June 26 m Chemung County on tail service foi our
at ea
Various committee chairmen repotted as follows
Mr Clynes repotted on the Health Alliance They ate anticipating the second
grant from the Gannett Foundation which will allow for detailed planning study
of their goals
Mi Clynes, Chairman of the Planning and Public Works Committee, said the
committee would like any input from other boatd members on the matter of paid
parking at the airport Chairman MacNeil said the board should decide whether
or not they want paid parking
Mr Kerr reviewed the background of airport management He said when the
county took over the airport it was agreed that it would be an enterprise item in
the budget and the airport would hopefully maintain itself through revenues He
said the proposal with APCOA, Inc on paid parking was not different than all
other contracts at the airport He said the committee would like input between
now and maybe next board meeting or when this is brought up as a resolution, on
the reasons why this concept should not be carried out and possibly any proposals
they might have to modify the proposal brought up previously He believes it con-
forms completely with the original ideas and attitudes towards the operation of
th'e airport
Mrs Livesay said she would like to see certain questions answered on whether
or not the board wants paid parking
Chairman MacNeil feels in order to separate this and answer questions, that
a resolution be brought up on the concept of whether or not we should have paid
parking
Mr Kerr suggested that a special meeting of the Planning and Public Works
Committee be scheduled with full attendance of board members to clear up con-
fusion
In answer to a question of the legality of going to bid, the County Attorney
said there is no written contract or any liability as far as APCOA, Inc is con-
cerned
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, said they spent time re-
grading positions They reviewed the Management Survey Report He and the
committee agreed it was a very good report Regarding CETA, Title VI to Title
II monies, the monies would go through January 31, 1977
Mr Watros, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said
they will have two names to present and lay on the table for appointment to the
Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of Trustees to replace James Cirona
who resigned and Robert Sprole whose term expires
Mrs Livesay reported that the Office for the Aging is applying for funds for
ACTION It is a one-time only grant of $1,000 It would be an additional $1,000
over and above the Office for the Aging grant She stated the Nutrition Program
has resumed in Lansing and were pleased to honor Mr Dates at a Birthday dinner
She also reported on the Ad hoc Youth Study There were concerns about the pro-
posal that the City Youth Bureau function as a joint city/county youth bureau
The proposal now is an administrative only county youth bureau She will report
again on this later
Mr Haight, Chairman of the Public Safety and Correction Committee, said
the committee met June 10th and received a report from the Fire Coordinator and
heard an explanation of his ballpark budget They received correspondence from
the Broome County Legislature regarding a change in Family Court Bills before
86 June 14, 1976
the legislature in Albany They did not respond to that request He read a letter
from the Office of Court Administration in Albany concerning the scheduling of
Family Court cases in Tompkins County and they urged additional staffing Theie
is a resolution on today's agenda for a typist in Family Court
Chairman MacNeil asked if the Public Safety Committee discussed smoking
regulations in the Tompkins County Jail Mr Haight said it has not been dis-
cussed
Mr Dates said he, Mr Watros and Mr Murphy met with TC3 on their pre-
liminary budget Also, there will be a committee hearing on railroads in Elmira
June 26 He also stated the Tompkins County Area Development Board, which
the Boaid has a member on, is doing all they feel is possible to help Boyce
Thompson to make it a possibility they be a resident of Tompkins County Boyce
Thompson is an institution business that is now in Brooklyn, N Y and they have
been courted by several states to set up their operation in their state The em-
ployees and management voted they would like to come to Ithaca A contract was
made with a special vote of New York State to build them a building on Cornell
Campus but after it was voted in a halt was put on all capital construction in the
state and now the Chamber of Commerce, as well as Tompkins County Area De-
velopment Board, is trying to come up with a financial plan to make it possible
for local financing to build this building which will be a New York State building
but rented to Boyce Thompson
Mr Kerr stated it is a biological and medical research institute and covers a
great band of related research type of studies and many are enthusiastic about
it being here The company employs about 200-250 individuals
Mr MacNeil said it was a sound outfit and would be a great asset to this
community
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported on the sales tax adjustment still
pending between the city and towns The May 15th deadline passed which was
established by the state by which time they said the towns and city should agree
on a settlement If they did not agree the state would agree on one and they would
impose it There was no agreement The Municipal Officials Association requested
a meeting with state officials so they could have personal input to any decision
that was made on repayment schedule A Counsel to State Tax Commissioner sug-
gested that a meeting be held next week
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, reported the Executive Com-
mittee has been meeting every Thursday and probably at the next board meeting
the architects will ask permission to go out to bid The preliminary site work is
going ahead and there is a resolution on the agenda today for a change order Mr
Kerr pointed out there was a few days delay there because of a plumbers' strike
but things seem to be on schedule
Mr Clynes stated at the Health Alliance meeting this morning it came up
that the space allocated in the new hospital facility for family health would be
formally withdrawn as a request probably at the next Board of Managers meeting
Mr MacNeil said he believes the space will be taken over by consulting physicians
as patients have a need as they come into the hospital
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said they have another motion pending in
the Betty Muka case which is to be returned July 1 He went to Syracuse with
Hugh Hurlbut and Howard Stevenson and settled the unfair labor practice charge
by the union against the county relating back to the January 1976 incident involv-
ing members of the highway department It was resolved by giving the three
workers who are complaining about their loss of time and money, pay for the
hours in question but deducting it from their sick time They dropped all charges
against the county
Chairman MacNeil said he received a note from a lady who objected to the
distribution of New York State Bicentennial Bumper stickers from courthouse
offices
June 14, 1976 87
Chairman MacNeil asked Mr Williamson to answer a letter received from
A ttorney Edward P Abbott
Chairman MacNeil also said on June 1 Mr Hugh Hurlbut heading the Nego-
tiating Committee has indicated negotiation sessions with CSEA On that com-
mittee for preliminary discussions is Claude Holden and William Burr and as
negotiations continue other people will be added as needed
Chairman MacNeil stated that Barbara Geehan, news reporter from the
Ithaca Journal, is leaving the community and he wished her the best of luck and
success
Permission was given for a resolution not on the agenda to be presented today
regarding a request for reconsideration of funding local government programs at
Cornell University
RESOLUTION NO 132—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURTHOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Mr Webster -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $7,873 67 to be paid from the County Building Capital
Construction Account are
Kimble Plumbing and Heating, Inc —
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning #9 $5,130 00
William Downing Associates
Architects 449 67
Stewart and Bennett, Inc
General Construction # 12 2,294 00
Total $7,873 67
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authoriLed and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
Chairman MacNeil stated the Board meeting on June 28th will be held at the
Old Courthouse but the time will be determined later
RESOLUTION NO. 133—CHANGE ORDER—PRELIMINARY SITE WORK—
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes Mr Stevenson explained the
reason for the change orders Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, bids were received for plumbing and contracts authorized by
Resolution No 61, adopted March 22, 1976 for preliminary site work at the hos-
pital for the following amount Donohue Halverson, Inc —Plumbing—$93,237, and
WHEREAS, due to subsurface conditions other than the plans showed and
the existing sanitary line being 5' deeper than as indicated on the plans, it is
necessary to increase the plumbing contract by $8,424 14, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the architect, the Construction Man-
agement and the Hospital Construction Committees, That the following change
order be executed in the following amount
Donohue Halverson, Inc —Plumbing—$8,424 14
RESOLUTION NO. 134—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Webster -1 Adopted.
88 June 14, 1976
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Hospital Construction Commit-
tee in the amount of $100,510 00 to be paid from the Hospital Capital Construction
Account are
Donohue Halverson, Inc
Plumbing No 2 $30,510 00
Levatich Miller Hoffman PC and Fred 11
Thomas Associates PC
Architectural 70,000 00
$100,510 00
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 135—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
REMOVAL OF BARN MATERIAL FROM
COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Discussion followed and Mrs
Livesay questioned if some of the material could be sold Resolution was adopted
with Representative Livesay casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, the County owns property on which a vacant private dwelling
and barn are located in the Town of Dryden, Tax Map Number 3-35-1-16, and
WHEREAS, said barn being in a state of disrepair, blew down in February,
1976, and the County is desn ous of its removal, and
WHEREAS, a private individual has indicated willingness to remove the barn
material from the property at no cost to the County, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works and
the Planning and Public Works Committee, That the Chairman of the Board be
and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement for the removal of remaining
barn materials on behalf of the County, at no cost to the County
RESOLUTION NO 136—REJECTION OF BID—COUNTY-OWNED
PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for sale
of parcels owned by the County and acquired by foreclosure proceedings, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has a claim on Parcel No 124-2-1 and has re-
quested the County not to dispose or sell said property at this time, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the bid of Earl Biooks on Parcel No 124-2-1 be and it hereby is rejected
RESOLUTION NO 137—BUDGET ADJUSTMENT—CETA TITLE II
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Webster -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the 1976 Budget be amended as follows
Revenue Account
A4731—CETA—Title II $278,760
Appropriation Account
A6251—CETA—Title II $278,760
RESOLUTION NO 138—REGRADING OF POSITION—COUNTY COURT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That the Law
Clerk (CETA) position (05-14) labor grade V, created by Resolution No 195,
June 14, 1976 89
dated October 13, 1975 be upgraded to labor grade IX (9-29) effective immedi-
ately, monies available under CETA budgets
RESOLUTION NO 139—CREATION OF POSITION—FAMILY COURT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay A lengthy discussion took
place and it was moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Kerr, That this resolution
be tabled Motion to Table adopted with Representatives Livesay and Miller cast-
ing dissenting votes
RESOLUTION NO. 140—CREATION OF POSITION—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one temporary Hospital Orderly position, established by Resolution 109,
dated May 10, 1976, be abolished and one position of X-ray Technician (09-16),
labor grade IX, competitive class, be created effective immediately, not to exceed
90 calendar days from the date of original hire in the position, monies available
in the 1976 budget
I
RESOLUTION NO. 141—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Receptionist, labor grade B be abol-
ished and one position of Switchboard Operator, labor grade C, competitive class
be created, effective immediately, monies available in Tompkins -Cortland Commu-
nity College 1976 Budget
RESOLUTION NO 142—AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION FROM TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOINT
CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO SPONSOR'S CAPITAL
ACCOUNTS
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Webster -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, interest has accrued on funds held in the Tompkins -Cortland
Community College Joint Capital Account, and
WHEREAS, the sponsors wish to apply a portion of said funds to their in-
dividual share of the Capital Cost of Tompkins -Cortland Community College, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Budget and Administration Committees, That a total amount of $31,250 00 be dis-
tributed as follows Cortland County $10,000 (32%) and Tompkins County
$21,250 (68%),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said distribution
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon passage of a
concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
RESOLUTION NO. 143—AUDIT OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Webster -1 Adopted
90 June 14, 1976
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $396 75 to be paid from the Capital Construction Ac-
count of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 104—Capital Construction Costs—$396 75
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 144—AUTHORIZING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, in order to provide for planning activi-
ties contributing to an overall program for its future development, desires to par-
ticipate in the Federal -State Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program as
authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, and Article 26
of the New York State Executive Law, and
WHEREAS, the New York Department of State under authority of Article 26
of the New York State Executive Law, is the official State planning agency desig-
nated to administer Federal and State funds under the provisions of Section 701
of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Board hereby requests the New York State Depart-
ment of State to provide planning assistance under authority of Article 26 of the
New York State Executive Law, with such financial assistance as may be provided
by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, under au-
thority of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended Such planning
assistance is more particularly described in the project application, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That if the aforesaid application is approved and accepted by
both the Secretary of State and the Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, the County of Tompkins shall enter into a formal agreement with the New
York State Department of State to undertake the project, described in the ap-
proved application and to provide the County's local share of the total cost (total
cost $34,305) of the said project through the provision of technical and profession-
al services of the Planning Department in an amount equivalent to 17 per cent or
five thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two dollars, ($5,832) together with such
other terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to carry
out the said project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and
hereby is authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the County of
Tompkins all necessary applications, contracts and agreements to implement and
carry out the purposes specified in this resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 145—REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF FUNDING
—LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM—CORNELL
UNIVERSITY
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Relations and Budget and Administration
Committees feel strongly that Cornell University's local government program has
made a significant contribution in rendering both information and training assist-
ance to county, city, town and village governing bodies throughout New York, and
WHEREAS, an outstanding example of Cornell's local government program
has been their unique accomplishment in developing their Legislative Powers and
Duties Program which presents meaningful training courses for newly elected
legislators at the local government level, and has been enthusiastically received
by hundreds of citizen office holders over the past two years, and
June 28, 1976 91
WHEREAS, the success of this program depends heavily upon grants re-
ceived through the Department of State from the federal Intergovernmental Per-
sonnel Act Program, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Intergovernmental Relations and Budget and Admin-
istration Committees, do hereby urgently request the Secretary of State to re-
consider Cornell University's application for funding under the IPA Program in
order to continue the excellent work going forward on behalf of local governments
in training of public officials and supervisory personnel, and
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Assem-
blyman Gary A Lee, Senator William T Smith, the Secretary of State, Chairman
of the Senate Committee on Local Governments, Professor of Public Administra-
tion, Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University, Chairman of the
Assembly Committee on Local Governments, and Director of Local Government
Program, Cornell University
At this time Mr Dates requested an Executive Session be held The Chairman
adjourned the meeting and an Executive Session was held at 11 30 a m The meet-
ing was reconvened at 11 38 a m
Mr Watros reported the Intergovernmental Relations Committee has re-
viewed many outstanding individuals for appointment to the Tompkins -Cortland
Community College Board of Trustees He placed the following names on the
table John W Park and Patrick Hamill
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 41 a m
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 13 Representatives Excused—Representatives Livesay and Theisen
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the June 14, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Resolutions of Cortland County authorizing distribution from TC3 joint capi-
tal account to sponsors capital account and audit of community college capital
expenditures, STE minutes of May 20 and A-95 reviews of June 17, resolution of
Ulster County re study to determine feasibility of establishing a cooperative effort
with other counties to legally challenge welfare mandates and regulations, Public
Service Commission notice of continuation of prehearing conference June 30 in
Albany; NYS Department of Environmental Conservation notice of public hearing
(classification of Waters and Adoption of Standards) on July 12 in Binghamton;
memorandum from Department of Labor re summer youth recreation program,
copy of letter of explanation from Library Director Mezgar to Robert Watros re
transfer of $15,535, Department of Labor letter re obligation of On -the -Job Train-
ing and Individual Referral to Vocational Training funds sub -contracted to De-
partment of Labor under CETA; minutes of Environmental Management Council
meeting of June 10 and Mental Health Board of May 17, copy of a letter from
Fi ank Ligouri to FAA re copies of a request for reimbursement for final payment
of Project No 8-36-0047-02, letter from Theresa Tierney objecting to paid parking
at County Airport, letter from David McNeil of William Downing Associates to
Howard Stevenson re carpeting for Old Courthouse; Department of Labor stating
92 June 28, 1976
that they have not yet been informed of the FY 1977 planning estimate for the
Goveinoi's Special Giant, Vocational Education 5% funds but it allocated at 90%
of FY 1976 our estimate would be $16,853, letter from Department of Labor
scheduling week of June 28 for audit of CETA operation, copy of a memorandum
from Dona Higgins to Robeit Hamlisch ie emergency coverage at Mental Health
Clinic, minutes of the Tompkins County Hospital Boaid of Managers for May 19,
resolution from Putnam County Boaid of Supervisors re requesting the NYS
Legislatuie to amend the election law to provide that only one polling place in
each town be open, letter. and executed contract for the 1976 Tompkins County/
SPCA contract fr.om Agricultur.e and Maikets, New York State Public Service
Commissioner Ruling on scope of inquiry re Case No 26974—Proceeding on mo-
tion ie fossil fueled generating facilities, letter and resolution of Chamber of
Commerce conceining retention of present businesses and attracting new busi-
nesses to aiea, letter from Congressman McHugh re extension of Revenue Sharing
Program, copy of Title I grant application for program year 10/1/76 to 9/30/77,
memo fr.om Assemblyman Gary Lee concerning taxable status of Conrail, resolu-
tion of Westchester County opposing any and all legislation peimitting real prop-
erty taxes in excess of presently prescribed limits contained in the constitution,
letter and iesolution from Libiaiy Board of Tiustees concerning libiary autonomy,
and additional infoimation for libr.ary rearrangements Phase I and Phase II,
minutes of Planning Board for June 9, Social Ser.vices for June 23, Library Board
of Trustees for. May 25, and Tri County Solid Waste Steering Committee for
June 3
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Clynes repoited that the Board of Managers has foimally released space
in the new building that was allocated to Family Care and they would like input
on the use of that space Occupancy rates at the hospital are showing improve-
ment The Board of Managers would like the County Attoiney's office to clear up
the legality of the governance of the hospital He also reported that the Health
Alliance had received a Gannett grant for professional planning The Interim
Working Group of twelve meets June 29 and expects to be breaking into sub-
committees
Mr Clynes, Planning and Public Works, reported that they invited the full
Board to the last meeting on the issue of paid parking at the Airport Subsequent
to that meeting, a group heard first-hand Cornell's official or unofficial view of
paid parking at the airport The committee approved the use of the Old (west)
Court House on July 4 by the Ithaca Bicentennial Commission They also discussed
Airport Day on October 3, limousine service, and disposal of certain obsolete
equipment
Mr Holden, Personnel, said Advisory Committee on CETA, Title I, met and
there is $288,482 available, about 90% of a year ago
Mr Watros, Intergovernmental Relations, said they expect to be meeting
soon with TC3 on the budget
Mr Webster, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, 1eported that work is pro-
gressing, identified by three specific ar.eas 1) Mental Health problems as they
relate to criminal justice system—chaired by Rev Donald Howland, 2) alterna-
tives to incarceration—chaired by Donald Wilson, and 3) evaluating the recom-
mendations made by the prior Criminal Justice Study Committee— chaired by
Mrs Helen Morse
Chairman MacNeil appointed Mr Webster, chairman, along with Mr Robey
and Mr Kerr to an ad hoc committee to bring in a recommendation to the Board
by August 9 for the efficient delivery of justice in our community Mr Burr of the
County Administrator's office will assist the committee
Mr Dates asked permission to place a resolution on revenue sharing on the
agenda He reported that at 11 00 a m there would be a news release concerning
Boyce Thompson
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Mi Murphy, County Admimstiatoi, said theie would be a meeting in Albany
Wednesday concerning sales tax distribution
Mi MacNeil said they can save three weeks on the constiuction of the new
hospital if they take the constiuction manager's recommendation in going to bond
piior to receiving the bids back
Mi Muiphy said the bonding people do not want us to go to the bond market
with something that is less than a definite figure, whethei it is actual bid of an
up-to-date estimate J W Cowper Co is working on a final revised estimate on
final diawings It is not at all a guarantee that that is what bids will come in at
The other part of the problem is how much of the bond market cost should be
reflected in our final bonding The bond market keeps changing If we have an
estimate that we are satisfied to go with then we could get our bonding arranged
Wore we get final figures If you go to the bond market and then change figures,
you have almost destroyed you/ credibility beyond the point of regaining The
second complication is that they would like us to include in our prospectus to the
bonding maiket a statement that will say that we will not be going back to the
bonding market again within a certain number of months—they would like us to
say at least a year
1 It was moved, seconded and adopted to include resolutions on this agenda
encouraging federal legislation re revenue sharing and also creation of position
at the airport and to withdraw resolutions for Office of the Aging budget adjust-
ment and also authorization to execute terminal advertising contract at the an -
port
RESOLUTION NO 146—APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF THE HEALTH
SERVICES AGENCY (HSA) PROGRAM IN
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee and the Tompkins
County Health Planning Council, That the Tompkins County Board of Representa-
tives goes on record as officially endorsing the CNY HSA application to HEW,
RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
commits itself to funding the HSA by an annual contribution of $18,090 for the
year July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977,
RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
endorses the Tompkins County Comprehensive Health Planning Council's reor-
ganization into a council fully eligible to be designated as a Subarea Council
(SAC) of the CNY HSA
RESOLVED, further, That the following transfers be made in the Compre-
hensive Health Planning budget, said transfers being required to insure continua-
tion of local health planning activities and to provide support so that the new
Regional Health Systems Agency can commence to function
From 4080 100 Personal Services (STENO) $1,176
200 Equipment 465
300 Supplies and Materials, Copying 387
To 4080 400 Contracts $2,028
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO 147—AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN CONSULTING
FORESTER—COUNTY FORESTRY PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolutions No 101 and 119 adopted in the year 1976, authori-
zation was given for application for a state grant for a County Forestry Program,
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No 119 set up a budget in the Planning Department
94 June 28, 1976
for Consulting Forestry Service and miscellaneous expenses in the amount of
$2,000, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has recommended that the County re-
tain the services of William P Morris, Consulting Forester, at the rate of $75 00
per day, at a total estimated cost of $1,500, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the County of Tompkins retain William P Morris as an independent
contractor as a consultant to aid in the administration of the County Forestry
Program at the rate of $75 00 per day at a total cost not to exceed $1,500
RESOLUTION NO 148—APPROVAL OF CONCEPT FOR PAID PARKING
—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted—Mr Kidney and Mr
Robey voted no
WHEREAS, there has been much discussion by the Planning and Public
Works Committee and various segments of the public over the concept of paid
parking at the Tompkins County Airport
WHEREAS, said discussions involved arguments both pro and con concerning
the issue, and
WHEREAS, this Board has discussed and made itself fully aware of all cur-
rent expenditures at said airport, and proposed future capital expenditures as well
as the argument of the public both for and against paid parking, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee before proceeding
further with the subject wishes to have this Board decide whether or not it is for
the concept of paid parking at the airport, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That this Board approves the concept of paid parking at the Tompkins County
Airport
RESOLUTION NO. 149—ENDORSEMENT FOR FURTHER NEGOTIATION
WITH APCOA SERVICES, INC.—PAID PARKING
Moving by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted—Mr Kidney and Mr
Robey voted no
WHEREAS, this Board has approved the concept of paid parking at the
Tompkins County Airport, and
WHEREAS, a committee was appointed in 1975 to negotiate a proposed
agreement with APCOA Services, Inc for paid parking at the airport, and
WHEREAS, the committee in reviewing the overall paid -parking proposals
requested further negotiations in order to formulate a contract more acceptable
to said Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the Chairman direct the Planning and Public Works Committee, or a
sub -committee thereof, to negotiate further with APCOA Services, Inc to cover
the following recommendations
a) 24-hour security services at said airport parking lot
b) Requirement that APCOA shall take care of all snow removal
c) That the design of the proposed parking area shall be reviewed and ap-
proved by the County Planning Department
d) Review of the rate schedule
e) Clarification of the parking for restaurant patrons and rates they shall
pay.
f) Utilization of Challenge Industries clients and/or Tompkins County resi-
dents to operate the parking lot
RESOLVED, further, That said committee shall report back to the Board the
results of its negotiations on the recommended modification of the proposed agree-
ment
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Following the adoption of Resolution No 149, Chairman MacNeil appointed
Mr Clynes, the Planning and Public Works Committee members, County Attorney
Williamson and County Administrator Murphy to negotiate the agreement with
APCOA Services, Inc —the agreement will require another resolution and a public
hearing
Mr Kidney asked who the members were of Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee that met with officials of Cornell Mr Clynes replied that he had been in-
vited and also attending were Mr Holden and Mr Kerr He said Cornell's only
position is that they will not recognize a parking fee at our airport as a reim-
bursable expense for their employees since they have lots of adjoining property
RESOLUTION NO 150—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS
COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
RepresentativesfLivesay, Theisen and Miller -3 Adopted
, WHEREAS, the following claim audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $5,976 50 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction account is
John W Cowper Company—$5,976 50
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 151—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 40—
AWARD OF BID—SHERIFF'S CARS
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 40 adopted February 23, 1976, the Board of
Representatives awarded the bid for Sheriff's vehicles to Erie J Miller, Inc in the
net amount of $19,000, and
WHEREAS, said bid included a net trade-in allowance for used Sheriff's ve-
hicles, and
WHEREAS, said Sheriff's vehicles were all in operating condition at the time
of the acceptance of said bids, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Department has continued to use the vehicles to be
traded in for a period of over three months pending the delivery of new vehicles,
and
WHEREAS, the vehicles are now ready for delivery, and
WHEREAS, car no 105 of the Sheriff's Department to be traded has an en-
gine completely out of order, and car no 107 has a transmission out and car no
108 had a fire under the hood, and
WHEREAS, Erie J Miller, Inc has requested the sum of $500 00 reduction in
the allowance for the said used Sheriff's cars thereby increasing the net bid to
$19,500, and
WHEREAS, said damage to the Sheriff's vehicles was unforeseen, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That Resolution No 40 adopted February 23, 1976, be amended to increase
the net amount of the Erie J Miller, Inc bid for the Sheriff's vehicles to $19,500
RESOLUTION NO. 152—BUDGET ADJUSTMENT—CETA TITLE III—
SUMMER RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Livesay and Theisen -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the 1976 budget be amended as follows
96 June 28, 1976
REVENUE ACCOUNT
A4741—CETA Title III—Summer Recreation
and Transportation Program $2,098
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT
A6231—CETA Title III—Summer Recreation
and Transportation Program $2,098
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said adjustments on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 153—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Livesay and Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $3,995 24 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 106—Capital Construction $3,995 24
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 154—ENCOURAGING PASSAGE OF FEDERAL
LEGISLATION—FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives has approved renewal of the Fed-
eral Revenue Sharing Program for three and three-quarters years from January
1, 1977 to September 30, 1980, and
WHEREAS, this is a good, strong bill with every workable feature to con-
tinue a sound planned program with the payments being regular, automatic and
on a formula, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives thanks the members of the
House for passage of this legislation,
RESOLVED, further, That the members of the Senate are strongly urged to
also act favorably in its passage,
RESOLVED, further, That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to
Congressman Matthew McHugh, Congressman William F Walsh, Senator Jacob
Javits, and Senator James Buckley
RESOLUTION NO 155—CREATION OF POSITION—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Laborer (08-09), labor grade VIII,
labor class, be abolished and one position of Maintenance Worker (07-17), laboi
grade VII, non-competitive class, be created effective immediately for a period not
to exceed 90 days, funds having been provided in the 1976 budget
It was moved by Mr Webbter, seconded and adopted to lift Resolution No.
139 from the table
RESOLUTION NO. 139—CREATION OF POSITION—FAMILY COURT
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted with Mr Holden and
Mr Clynes casting dissenting votes
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee and split vote of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Typist
June 28, 1976 97
(04-09), labor grade IV, competitive class, be created effective immediately, said
position having been duly advertised,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $3,435 00 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund (Code A1990) to Family Court (Code A1140 100),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 156—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Livesay-1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 77,901 37
Encumbrance 19,000 00
County Self Insurance 2,497 00
Printing Transfers 3,959 14
Airport 3,780 39
Highway 110,266 84
$217 404 74
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 157—APPROPRIATION FROM LIBRARY FUND
BALANCE
The resolution was read by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Theisen Following
discussion concerning both Phase I on proposed improvements for adults and
Phase II for improvements for the children within the library, it was moved by
Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Kerr and adopted to table the resolution until the
next meeting with Mr Webster casting a dissenting vote
Mr Watros placed the name of Patrick J Hamill in nomination for the un-
expired term of James Cirona whose term expires June 30, 1980 and the name of
John W Park in nomination for a nine-year term expiring June 30, 1985 succeed-
ing Robert Sprole on the Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of Trus-
tees There being no further nominations, it was moved and adopted that the
above-named persons be appointed
It was moved, seconded and adopted to appoint Lillie Morgan to the CETA
Advisory Committee to replace Lillian Morgan
Chairman MacNeil announced that Ithaca is now the lacrosse capital of the
United States and sends congratulations to the lacrosse team on their national
championship
He also announced that the official dedication of the Treman Marina is at
2 30 p m today
On motion meeting adjourned at 11 22 p m
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REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Representatives Excused—Representative Benson -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The Chairman adjourned the meeting to hold a public hearing on advertising
services at the Tompkins County Airport
PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman opened the public hearing on a proposed contract with Jorgen-
sen and Kandt Associates for handling of advertising services at the Tompkins
County Airport The Chairman read the notice of said hearing that was published
in the official newspapers
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, explained the contract with Jorgensen and
Kandt Associates
Upon hearing no opposition to such contract the Chairman closed the public
hearing at 10 14
PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman opened the public hearing at 10 15 a m on a proposed contract
between the County of Tompkins and Allegheny Airlines, Inc for landing fees and
rentals at the Tompkins County Airport The Chairman read the notice of said
hearing that was published in the official newspapers
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, explained the contract
Upon hearing no opposition to such contract the Chairman closed the public
hearing at 10 18
The minutes of the June 28th meeting were approved
Mr MacNeil suggested that the board send flowers to Mrs Howell, Clerk of
the Board, who is ill
The Chairman noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Copy of a letter to Levatich Miller Hoffman and Fred H Thomas Associates
from Douglas Francis, The John W Cowper Company, Inc re Tompkins County
Hospital, letter and status of caseload in the Child Protective Unit as of June 1,
1976 from Robert Wagner, Commissioner of Social Services and an outline of the
departments involvement in working with individuals in the community who might
also be associated with Challenge/Meadow House and/or Mental Health, copy of
letter from Commissioner of Mental Health, Robert Hamhsch to Robert DuPont,
Director, National Institute of Drug Abuse, re they have received notice that the
Department of Health, Education and Welfare through the National Institute of
Drug Abuse intends to cut federal drug abuse funds to New York State and will
drastically effect local programming, copy of letter from Frank Liguori to Greg
Kasprzak, Chairman, Ithaca Bicentennial Commission re permission to use reno-
vated Old Court House as part of Ithaca's Bicentennial activities in DeWitt Park,
July 4, second further notice of proposed rulemaking re standards for determining
commuter rail service continuation subsidies and emergency operating payments,
minutes of Planning and Public Works Committee for June 22 and for the Mental
Health Board of June 7, Final Envnonmental Impact Statement—Route 13 and
96 fiom New York State Department of Transportation, letter from Anne Davis,
Trustee, Village of Lansing—have found SPCA service to be excellent, prompt,
reliable and sympathetic to need of the village, minutes of the Jail Advisory Com-
July 12, 1976 99
mittee for June 9, Summons with Notice—Betty Muka vs County of Tompkins
and District Attorney Joseph Joch, Summons with notice—Betty Muka vs County
of Tompkins—District Attorney Joseph Joch, Summons with notice—Betty Muka
vs County of Tompkins and William Griehch, Robert Crissey, Joseph Joch and
John Doe, Cornell University Senior Student intending to enter Cornell Law
School, Copy of New York State proposed Comprehensive Annual Social Services
Program Plan for the program year October 1, 1976 to September 30, 1977, copy
of memorandum to Judge Bruce Dean from John Murphy re Centrex telephone
system, copies of resolutions passed at the recent 27th Summer Conference School,
Supervisors' and County Legislators' Association requesting New York State
Medicaid Program be administered by a single state agency, requesting revisions
to and repeal of certain sections of the real property tax law and recording oppo-
sition to the job classification section of the New York State Civil Service Law,
Monthly statistical report for May 1976 from the Social Services Department,
minutes of Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Executive Com-
mittee meeting of June 24, memorandum from New York State School of Indus-
trial and Labor Relations re Special Subcommittee of CSEA-Tompkins County
Labor Management Committee and letter and summary table of local funding
levels from Central New York Health Systems Agency
Mr MacNeil requested that Mr Stevenson report on the condition of Tomp-
kins County due to heavy rains on July 11 which led the County officials to declare
Tompkins County a disaster area
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Mr Stevenson reported that the main damage is in the Town of Caroline,
Dryden and the Village of Lansing and Cayuga Heights The main bridge in Slater-
ville is out because trees and debris have washed against it Mr Stevenson said
this is a result of action taken by the New York Legislature prohibiting removal
of trees and debris in streams
Mr Kerr for the record spoke objecting to the stream protection law that
prohibits any property owner or public agency from adequately taking care of
stream channels protecting us from such incidents He urged that this board pass
a resolution memorializing the New York State Legislature to revamp that law
to permit individuals and municipalities to adequately take care of the stream
channels Mr MacNeil referred this to the Planning and Public Works Committee
for further action
Mr John Miller, Fire and Disaster Coordinator reported on the flood damage
He said he was calling each town supervisor, highway officials and town clerks to
get a rough estimate of the damage If Tompkins County is designated by the state
as a disaster area and funds are available, the funds are for the public sector, not
for the private individual If the individual did not purchase flood insurance he
would not receive help from the federal government
Under privilege of the floor Mr Richard Desrochers, District Representative,
New York State Division for Youth, spoke regarding state aid funneled through
various municipalities in Tompkins County
Joseph McConnell, Carey -McKinney Group, spoke to the board regarding the
hiring of an insurance consultant for the county pertaining to the resolution on
the agenda—Authorization to Execute Contract—Mayper Service Company, Inc
Mr MacNeil said that Mr Harold Doane has been officially designated as
Superintendent of the County Farm
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said they have met with Mental Health per-
sonnel and are hoping to come up with a decision on the new position of director.
The committee will meet July 20 at 7 30 p m
Mr Clynes reported on the Health Services Alliance He said they will be
meeting soon and will be splitting into three subcommittees -1) organization com-
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mittee, which will be setting up formal bylaws, 2) Finance Committee, 3) Plan-
ning Committee
Mi Holden, Peisonnel Committee, iepoited the committee met June 28th
with Dr Bryce conceining his salary grade Also reviewed was the CETA Title I
application The committee discussed a ieorgamzation of the Personnel Office
Mi Huilbut repotted on the Laboi Management committee One subject
pointed out foi discussion was time cards They will have a meeting July 21
Mi Watios, Inteigoveinmental Relations Committee, said the committee met
with trustees and staff of the library regarding renovation of the library They
also discussed position on agenda today at Tompkins -Cortland Community College
He said he also has had discussions iegaiding the Tompkins -Cortland Community
College budget
Mrs Livesay reported on the Supervisors' and County Legislatois' Association
Confeience She said they have raised dues from two to three dollars Also re-
ported on a meeting regarding the SPCA contract and urged the board members
to put in wilting any problems they are having with SPCA service
Mr Robey reported that the Mental Health Board met to review budgets
They are also continuing to look at the reorganization question
Mr Haight, Public Safety and Coirection Committee, said that the committee
will be meeting soon to review the ambulance contracts which are due for renewal,
also he would appreciate any input from towns regarding the SPCA contract
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported on the sales tax adjustments
with the city, towns and villages He, 1 epi esentatives from the towns and Mr
Dates met with counsel to the tax commission and the assistant director of sales
tax bureau It was agreed that the towns and villages submit a letter outlining
their positions
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported that there are three new cases by
Mrs Muka against the County and District Attorney Joch for the crimes allegedly
being committed
Mi MacNeil said on September 13th the Board meeting will be in the Old
Court House and will be on the official date to dedicate the building He requested
that Mr Millet contact various churches in the area to see if they would like to
ring their bells at 12 noon on that day
Mr MacNeil asked Mr Murphy to contact immediately the bonding attorney
to see if it is possible to obtain bonding to be available no later than one week
after the bids have been analyzed by J W Cowper The hospital bids are expected
back August 17
It was moved, seconded and adopted to withdraw resolutions pertaining to
Change Orders for the Old Court House and Amendment to Resolution No 27 of
January 27, 1975—Tompkins County Hospital Bond Resolution and to include a
resolution for a Snow and Ice Conti act
It was moved, seconded and adopted to waive the Rules of the Board to allow
the following resolutions to be presented due to the fact that both resolutions had
not been advertised in both of the official newspapers, Authorization to Execute
Contiact—Mayper Service, Inc and Creation of Position—TC3
Motion was made by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Theisen, to waive the Rules
of the Board to life from the table the resolution regarding appropriation from the
Library fund balance Motion to waive rules adopted
Mr Williamson said that the Rules of the Board require that you cannot have
the same resolution within a twelve-month period except by unanimous consent
of the board It was moved and seconded to waive the Rules of the Board to allow
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the following resolution to be presented—Boardman House—Rescission of Reso-
lutions No 309-1973 and No 140-1975 Roll call resulted as follows Ayes—Repre-
sentatives Culligan, Dates, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Web-
ster, Clynes, MacNeil -11 Noes—Representatives Haight, Holden, Kerr -3 Ex-
cused—Representative Benson -1 Motion to waive rules adopted
RESOLUTION NO 158—BOARDMAN HOUSE—RESCISSION OF
RESOLUTIONS NO 309-1973 and NO. 140-1975
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mrs Livesay Roll call resulted as follows
Ayes—Representatives Culligan, Dates, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen,
Watros, Webstei, Clynes, MacNeil -11 Noes—Representatives Haight, Holden,
Kerr -3 Excused—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives by Resolution No 309, adopted
November, 1973, adopted a resolution that Boardman House be demolished, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No 140 adopted July 14, 1975 confirmed and reaf-
firmed Resolution No 309, adopted November 26, 1973, that the Boardman House
be demolished, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of Representative Livesay, That Resolution
No 309, adopted November 26, 1973 reaffirmed by Resolution No 140, adopted
July 14, 1975, be and the same hereby are rescinded
At this time Mr Culligan read Resolution No 155—Negotiating The Board-
man House dated July 12, 1971 He said that he thinks the Central Research Group
has a very good proposal
Dr Carlton Frederick spoke on how they are going to restore Boardman
House He said except for Rochester and New York City area this planetarium will
be the largest in New York State
Col Daniel Marvin, Col Richard Comstock and Matthys Van Cort spoke to
the board approving the planetarium proposal for Boardman House
RESOLUTION NO. 159—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LEASE—
BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Robey
Mr MacNeil requested that the Central Research Group meet with the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Board on July 19 at 7 30 p m to work out a program to
oiganize the decision-making process
Motion was made by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Haight to table the resolu-
tion to the August meeting
Mr Robey proposed the following amendment "Resolved, on recommendation
of Representative Livesay, That the Chairman of the Board or subcommittee
thereof be and they hereby are authorized to negotiate a lease and the Chairman
of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute same " Seconded by Mr
Culligan Roll call resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives Culligan, Dates,
Haight, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Clynes, Mac-
Neil -12 Noes—Representatives Holden and Kerr -2 Excused—Representative
Benson -1 Amendment adopted.
At this time Mr Dates withdrew his motion to table the resolution
Mr Kerr spoke in opposition to the Central Research Group's proposal For
the record, Mr Kerr asked for a roll call on each one of these items He stated it
would be well for each taxpayer in the county, before this decision comes up, to
contact his representative with a statement on how he feels towards paying these
additional taxes; how the taxpayer feels towards financing these additional proj-
ects that are being proposed and also how the taxpayer feels representation should
be on the county board in the future
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Mr Kidney said that he was in favor of the demolition of Boardman House
and now feels that this proposal is a very good one
Mr Dates suggested the following amendment, "Resolved, on recommendation
of Representative Livesay, That the Chairman of the Board or subcommittee
thereof be and they hereby are authorized to negotiate a lease on behalf of the
county, said lease to be approved by the full board and Chairman of the Board is
hereby authorized to execute same on behalf of the county " Seconded by Mr
Holden Roll call resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives Dates, Haight, Hol-
den, Kerr, MacNeil -5 Noes—Representatives Culligan, Kidney, Livesay, Miller,
Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Clynes-9 Excused—Representative Benson -
1 Amendment LOST
Mr Culligan suggested that the contract be finalized by July 21st
Roll call on resolution as amended resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives
Culligan, Dates, Haight, 'Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Web-
ster, Clynes, MacNeil -12 Noes—Representatives Holden, Kerr -2 Excused—
Representative Benson -1 Resolution as amended Adopted
WHEREAS, Historic Ithaca by Resolution No 93 adopted on April 26, 1976
was given ninety days to develop a feasible package for preservation of Boardman
House for educational, cultural and professional uses, and
WHEREAS, the proposal for use as a planetarium is deemed to be feasible,
and
WHEREAS, the Central Research Group, Inc of Ithaca, New York has sub-
mitted a proposed lease for the rental of the Boardman House for a period of
twenty years commencing July 12, 1976, copy of which proposed lease is on file
with the Clerk of the Board, and
WHEREAS, rental for same will be a total of $70,200 00, and
WHEREAS, said premises will be used solely for education, scientific, museum
and professional uses only, and
WHEREAS, this lease is authorized by Local Law No 2 adopted August, 1974,
WHEREAS, lessee proposes to pay any/all utilities, taxes if any, alterations,
and improvemnets so that the County will have no expenses, whatsoever, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of Representative Livesay, That the Chair-
man of the Board, or subcommittee thereof be and they hereby are authorized to
negotiate said lease on behalf of the County, said lease to be completed by July
21, 1976, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman be and he hereby is authorized to
execute said lease on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 160—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE TERMINAL
ADVERTISING CONTRACT—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute
an agreement between the County of Tompkins and Jorgensen & Kandt Associates
of Ithaca, New York, for the processing and handling of advertising at the Tomp-
kins County Airport
RESOLUTION NO 161—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
ALLEGHENY AIRLINES, INC.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the contract between Allegheny Airlines and the County of
Tompkins has been finalized in all respects, and
WHEREAS, same has been forwarded to Allegheny Airlines, Inc for execu-
tion, and
July 12, 1976 103
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on said agreement on July 12,
1976, pursuant to the requirements of the General Municipal Law, and
WHEREAS, discussion was had concerning same, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the proposed agreement between the County of Tompkins and Allegheny
Airlines, Inc be and the same hereby is approved effective August 1, 1974 to ex-
pire December 31, 1978,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute same on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 162—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION—
CENTERFIELD WIND TOWER
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and di-
rected to execute an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Depart-
ment of Transportation to cover the installation, operation and maintenance of
the Centerfield Wind facility at the Tompkins County Airport Said rent-free
agreement to become effective June 1, 1976 and terminate September 30, 1976,
and is renewable at the option of the Government year to year until September
30, 1991
RESOLUTION NO. 163—CREATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Audio -Visual Aide, labor grade A,
competitive class, be established effective immediately, sufficient monies available
in the 1975-76 Tompkins -Cortland Community College budget, and said position
having been advertised in the Ithaca Journal only
RESOLUTION NO 164—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claim audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $70,000 00 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account is
Levatich Miller Hoffman & Fred Thomas Associates $70,000 00
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 165—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claim audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $13,546 00 to be paid from the County Building Capi-
tal Construction Account is
Stewart and Bennett, Inc $13,546 00
now therefore be it
104 July 12, 1976
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 166—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
MAYPER SERVICE COMPANY, INC
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -13 Noes—Representative
Clynes-1 Excused—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the cost of insurance coverage for the County continues to esca-
late, and
WHEREAS, the types of insurance coverage recommended by private insur-
ance carriers continues to grow in diversity and complexity, and
WHEREAS, the County is desirous of obtaining the most appropriate and
complete insurance coverage available, consistent with loss experience, risk poten-
tial and an acceptable level of cost, and
WHEREAS, it is felt the most objective examination of the County's needs
would be done by an independent, non -selling, insurance consultant experienced
in municipal risks and needs, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and hereby is
authorized on behalf of the county to execute a contract with Mayper Service
Company, Inc , for the purpose of examining the County's insurance needs, pre-
paring bid specifications, evaluating bids received and providing related consulting
services throughout the contractual period,
RESOLVED, further, That the contract period be for the duration of one (1)
year, at a cost of $7,500 inclusive of all expenses and travel, payable in quarterly
installments, with the funds to be provided from the Contingent Fund, and the
County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to make such payments pur-
suant to said contract
RESOLUTION NO 167—REQUEST TO DECLARE PORTIONS OF
TOMPKINS COUNTY DISASTER AREA
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded unanimously Adopted
WHEREAS, certain areas of the County of Tompkins were heavily inundated
with flood water due to heavy rains commencing July 11 and continuing through
July 12, 1976, and
WHEREAS, in the Towns of Caroline, Ithaca, Danby, Dryden, Village of
Lansing and Village of Cayuga Heights damage amounting to millions of dollars
was done to highways, bridges and water systems, and
WHEREAS, in addition thereto citizens in the various communities aforemen-
tioned have suffered tremendous monetary loss in property damage, and
WHEREAS, due to said flood a nursing home in the City of Ithaca has been
without public water and industry has been forced to shut down because of lack of
water for fire protection and cooking systems, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins
County, That the Honorable Hugh Carey, Governor of the State of New York, de-
clare the following areas of the County of Tompkins a disaster area Towns of
Caroline, Ithaca, Danby, Dryden, Village of Lansing and Village of Cayuga
Heights
RESOLUTION NO. 168—SNOW AND ICE AGREEMENT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, pursuant to Section 12 of the Highway
Law, relating to control of snow and ice on State highways in town and incor-
porated villages, has heretofore entered into an agreement with the State of New
York for such purposes, and
July 12, 1976 105
WHEREAS, Section's 7 and '10 of the said agreement respectively provide a
method of modification of the"mapy of affected State highways and of annually up-
dating the estimated expenditure, and
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of Tompkins County to extend
the agreement as modified and updated, for an additional one-year period, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby
authorizes such extension of the said Snow and Ice Agreement for a period of one
year, now to expire June 30, 1978, and be it
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives is
hereby authorized and directed on behalf of Tompkins County to execute an agree-
ment effecting such extension and modification
RESOLUTION NO. 169—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Benson -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $26,080 08
Encumbrance 811 47
Printing Transfers 962 57
i Airport 4,928 44
I Highway 53,055 62
i
Total Audit $85,838 18
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 157—APPROPRIATION FROM LIBRARY FUND
BALANCE (Tabled June 28)
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr. Theisen Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Tompkins County Library have requested an
appropriated from the Library Fund Balance for certain capital expenditures, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on request of the Board of Trustees of the Tompkins County Li-
brary and the Intergovernmental Relations and Budget and Administration Com-
mittees, That the sum of $15,535 00 be appropriated from the Library Fund Bal-
ance to L-7410 200, said monies to be used for the purchase of capital expenditures
at said library,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
On motion, meeting adjourned at 1 16 p m
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REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present Representatives -10 Absent—Representative Theisen—(Arrived)-
1 Excused—Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-4
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the July 12, 1976 meeting were approved
The following correspondence was received and filed or refrered to the proper
committee for action
Letter from Anne Baldwin, Chairman of DeWitt Park Improvement Commit-
tee asking if the Board will consider additional trees or shrubs to complete screen-
ing along the east boundary of DeWitt Park, Letter from Judith Hope, Appoint-
ments Officer to the Governor, acknowledging appointment by the Board of Patrick
Hamill and John W Park to the Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of
Trustees, Report foi the first half of 1976 showing appropriations, expenditures
and balances for the various budgeted items and the estimated and actual income
received, from John Murphy, County Administrator, Raymond Schuler, Dept of
Transpoitation, enclosing a Preliminary NYS Rail Plan Annual Update and asked
for comments, executed agreement—Allegheny Airlines coveting Allegheny's ten-
ancy and activity at the Tompkins County Airport, Pistol Permits for month of
May 1976, letter from Conrad Tunney, Executive Director, Finger Lakes Associa-
tion, Inc , requesting consideration of $9,852 County contribution for 1977, letter
from Westchester County enclosing a copy of their resolution requesting the state
legislature and the Governor take active and appropriate measures to insure a
program of welfare reform and cost reduction during this session, resolutions
from Cortland County Legislature re Audit of TC3 Capital Expenditures Claim
Nos 105 and 106, NYS Department of Labor, reporting regarding the Obligation
of On -the -Job Training and Individual Referral to Vocational Training Funds sub-
contracted to the NYS Department of Labor under CETA, County Comprehensive
Sewerage Study, certified copies of resolutions adopted by TC3 Board of Trustees
—adoption of 1976-1977 Operating Budget and Addendum to 1976-1977 Operating,
Amended application for ADAP Systems, Tompkins County Airport, Congress-
man Matthew McHugh enclosing regulations from the Federal Disaster Assistance
Administration, Robert L Plaisted, 536 Ellis Hollow Road, regarding changes to
prevent flooding of his home, NYS Association of Counties, Albany, requesting the
appointment of someone from this Board to serve on their committees, letter from
Governor Hugh Carey which states that he has requested the President to make
available Federal Disaster Assistance to help the affected areas of Tompkins
County and the other portions of the State subjected to the flash flooding, letter
from Ronald Donovan enclosing the resolution unanimously adopted by the Tomp-
kins County CSEA Management Committee recommending change in timekeeping
method, Joel D. Robinson, Director Manpower Secretariat, notifying that waivers
of CETA eligibility requirements cannot be granted, copy of letter to Peter Bren-
nan, Allegheny Airlines, from John Murphy re calculation of retroactivity pay-
ments; letter from Walter Schwan, Town of Ithaca, asking if the County has prop-
erty available in the present county highway facility which might be sold to the
Town of Ithaca as a location for their new highway facility, Chairman MacNeil
sent a letter to John Miller, Fire and Disaster Coordinator, extending appreciation
for the outstanding work that he performed during the recent flood disaster, letter
from Congressman McHugh stating Congress has overridden the President's veto
of the Public Works Employment Bill, Hospital Statistics for June, recommended
resolution of the Finance Committee ie ambulance contracts, resolution of Board
of Managers supporting reorganization of the Tompkins County Comprehensive
Health Planning Council as a subarea council of the Central NY Health Systems
Agency, Planning Department—two studies in Phase V (1976) of our Comprehen-
sive Planning Studies, annual report of 1975 for the Department of Social Serv-
ices, memorandum from Commissioner of Personnel request Harris Dates be ap-
August 9, 1976 107
pointed to the Labor Management Committee on a `permanent basis, Mrs Flossie
Longley, Clerk, Cayuga County Legislature re Central NY Health Systems Agen-
cy, copy of application of the Town Board of Groton to the State Comptroller for
permission to establish McLean Fire District for filing, letter from Doria Higgins,
former employee of the Mental Health Department re alleged illegal action taken
against her, copy of letter from Armand Adams, Treasurer, DeWitt Historical
Society of Tompkins County to John Murphy re telephone service, pistol permits
for the month of July totalled $174 00, certificates of approval for State Aid—
James Cramer, Ernest Pischel, and Tracy Lyn Mastronardi, letter of resignation
from Irving Younger, member of the Mental Health Board, letter to Chairman
MacNeil from Norman Shadduck, Chairman of Broome County Legislature re-
questing the members of the Broome County Legislature meet with Tompkins
County Board of Representatives re policies and financing of TC3, copy of letter
from Judge Bryant to Howard Stevenson re recommendations for improvement of
restored courtroom, copy of letter from Frank Liguori to George Hovanic re
bronze plaque in dedication of former manager, Glenn A Turner for dedication at
the Tompkins County Airport, October 3, 1976, letter from Peat Marwick Mitchell
and Co enclosing an article in a recent copy of County News regarding public
works/countercyclical antirecession legislation, letter from Lawrence Rogers,
Manpower Administration, US Department of Labor, re Audit Report Nos 02-6-
442-C-366—Contract/Grant No 4307-36 dated August 3 and Audit Report No 02-
6!439-C-363 Contract/Grant No 4395-36, notice of Abandonment, Lehigh Valley
Railroad Co and list of fines to be abandoned effective 12 01 a m September 3,
copy of a letter from Environmental Quality Office regarding explanation of delay
in reviewing the Teeter -Dobbins "Report on Handling Septic Tank Sludge Waste
at the Wastewater Treatment Facilities of the Village of Cayuga Heights", copy
of a letter to Chairman of DeWitt Park Improvement Committee concerning bor-
der planting around DeWitt Park, letter from Governor Hugh L Carey acknowl-
edging telegram and Res No 167 regarding July llth flooding and notifying that
the President has declared Tompkins County a disaster area making federal as-
sistance available, letter from Congressman William Walsh regarding the Unem-
ployment Compensation Act Amendments of 1976 which passed the House of
Representatives July 20
The Chairman declared the public hearing on the Tompkins -Cortland Commu-
nity College Operating Budget to order and he read the notice of public hearing
as it appeared in the official newspapers No one appeared in opposition and the
chairman closed the public hearing
At this time the Chairman introduced Mr Harold Doane, Superintendent of
the Tompkins County Farm
Mr Louis Nayman, President of the Tompkins County Unit of CSEA, ad-
dressed the board regarding the proposed upgrading of the Personnel Commis-
sioner's position He said while they are not opposing the idea of upgrading the
position, or any others, they are making the recommendation that perhaps an en-
tire across-the-board upgrading of all positions may be in order, they are hoping
the report from the Civil Service Commission will be made public and are suggest-
ing there are enough issues raised in that report that perhaps reorganization of
Personnel Office might be in order If so, they hope any action would be deferred
at least until the board and public has a chance to study the report They also hope
any upgrading increase in the position be deferred pending the outcome of cur-
rent talks
RESOLUTION NO 170—ADOPTION OF OPERATING BUDGET—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster. Discussion followed Mr
Kerr asked out of the proposed budget, what would be Tompkins County's esti-
mate share Mr Murphy explained it is approximately two-thirds of the $724,037
which is the total sponsor's contribution share A roll call resulted as follows.
Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-
4 Adopted
108 August 9, 1976
WHEREAS, a Tentative Operating Budget for the Tompkins -Cortland Com-
munity College for the fiscal year September 1, 1976 through August 31, 1977 has
been presented to the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins pur-
suant to the County Law and Section 6304 of the Education Law, and
WHEREAS, same has been reviewed by the Intergovernmental Relations and
Budget and Administration Committees and approved by said committees,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said proposed Community College
Budget on the 9th day of August, 1976 in the Board of Representatives Chambers
in the Tompkins County Court House, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the said Tentative Operating Budget in the amount of $4,184,725 of
which the Sponsoring Community Contribution is in the amount of $724,037 be and
and the same hereby is approved and adopted subject to firm determination of
State Aid and charge -backs to other counties
RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County
includes in the Tompkins County Budget for the year 1977 an amount to be de-
termined pursuant to the approved plan for said college in effect as of September
1, 1976, and that the amount when determined be raised by taxation in the County
of Tompkins in the fiscal year 1977,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall become effective upon the
adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
The Chairman recessed the board meeting and called an Executive Session of
the Board at 1 30 a m The meeting was reconvened at 10 42
Mr MacNeil announced that Jeff Stone from WCIC TV is leaving the commu-
nity
Mr Howard Stevenson said bid openings for the hospital had been extended
foi one week There will be a meeting August 26th at 7 00 p m
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Holden said throughout the years they have
updated positions at times when warranted and change titles, classifications
Mr. Culligan spoke regarding the letter from the Chairman of the DeWitt
Park Improvement Committee relative to the additional screening for the park
He is very dissatisfied with the changes that group has made
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman of Health Committee, reported they met in July and
talked with members of the Mental Health Board and the Committee has approved
the concept of new reorganization of Mental Health which calls for a director of
Mental Health Services and a new changing a job to Chief Psychiatrist They
passed it on to the Personnel Committee They talked with Dr Kathleen Gaffney
regarding the Swine Flu Program — there is a resolution on the agenda today
There will not be a committee meeting in August unless there is an emergency.
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, reported the
committee is requesting permission of this board to reaffirm their position on the
Route 96 Corridor since there is at least one group in the community whose efforts
might further delay this project He asked the Chairman to reaffirm their position
with the Department of Transportation Regarding the paid parking situation, he
reported to the committee and requested the approval of a public hearing
Mr Clynes also reported regarding negotiations on ambulance contracts and
raising rent for the Biggs Building There was discussion on the lawsuit—they
joined in with other hospitals on Medicaid reimbursement The occupancy rates
are continuing to show improvement
Mr Culligan reported they have a resignation on the Mental Health Board
and will be looking for a replacement He commended the Mental Health Board for
their interest and hard work
August 9, 1976 109
There was a discussion regarding 620 funds for the Mental Health Depart-
ment
Chairman MacNeil questioned if volunteers of the Mental Health Department
were covered by insurance for travel Mr Williamson said on county -owned ve-
hicles, the county has a blanket policy If someone drives their own vehicle they
have their own coverage—county has secondary coverage but he didn't know if
they named the county as additional insurers on then policy
Mr Holden, Chairman, Peisonnel Committee, said they met with the Mental
Health Board regarding positions and they sent comments to the Budget and Ad-
ministration Committee Most of their agenda was on the review of different posi-
tions They will have a resolution on the review of the Personnel Department today
There is no CETA funds available for the school districts He said the committee
did approve the moving expense policy He attended a meeting with the Division of
Youth He attended the Tri -County Solid Waste Meeting There was a feeling that
they need Broome and Tioga Counties in to help with the cost and they are inter-
ested
Mr Culligan, reporting for the Budget and Administration Committee, said
the committee has shored up a definite policy for moving expenses They are con-
sidering amending the Rules of the Board to advertise the expenditure of non -
budgeted money in excess of $25,000 rather than $5,000 The proposal was laid on
the desks
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met to discuss the TC3 Budget and to talk with representatives of the library to
try to clarify areas of authority and expect to meet in the future with other com-
mittees directly involved
Mr Webster said he attended the last Fire Advisory Board meeting There
appears to be a need for some kind of understanding between the city and county
with respect to who is in charge of certain situations under certain conditions
Regarding the assignment given him on increasing efficiency in the Family Court,
they have had three meetings He summarized what they accomplished They at-
tempted to examine the nonsystem and structure of various component parts of
the system The only way the system will work is if people in it work in close
cooperation They agreed to the changes that they are hopeful will increase Family
Court efficiency They will have a written report for the board and will also con-
tinue to examine this problem as they see it, as it may exist with respect to the
County Court System Chairman MacNeil asked him to follow up on this and re-
port back
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported he has had many questions
about the court takeover by the State He does not know whether the State take-
over of the County Court will really be a complete takeover, whether they will
reimburse for portions of the charge or whether they will take over the whole
charge and pass it back to us They will have to wait for additional information
Mr Stevenson spoke with Mr Brad Griffin of the New York State Environ-
mental Conservation Department in Cortland regarding cleaning out streams in
emergency situations Mr Robey said the Fall (,leek Civic Association has been
revitalized and there is concern about the high water problem They wonder whose
responsibility it is and whether there is any kind of planning to get state, county,
municipality officials together to discuss this problem Mr Kerr said in response
to the question of what is the responsibility of the county, city, state, the answer is
at the present time none All there is in the laws regarding stream channels is
prohibitions of touching it under the Stream Channel Law of New York State
There is a need for a careful study of that in the interest of protection of local
property Chairman MacNeil asked Mr Stevenson to try to arrange a meeting with
Mr Griffin of the Environmental Conservation Office
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported they had a trial in Supreme Court
on the Westervelt Case which dealt with highway department workers There is
also an on-call case coming up in Supreme Court
110 August 9, 1976
Chairman MacNeil introduced Doris Walsh who will be covering board meet-
ings from the Ithaca Journal
There was discussion on the Information Referral System Mr Wagner,
Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on Information Referral, said they had sub-
mitted a tentative plan to the committee relative to the implementation of infor-
mation referral around the Centrex System They wanted a review on the Centrex
experience on Information Referral and at the next meeting come up with an up-
dated position paper
It was Moved, seconded and adopted that a resolution for appropriation of
funds for various departments, be added to the agenda
RESOLUTION NO 171—APPROVAL OF LEASE—BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Theisen Discussion followed Ayes—
Representatives Haight, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Culligan, Mac-
Neil -8 Noes—Representatives Clynes, Holden, Kerr -3 Excused—Representa-
tives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-4 Adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 159 adopted by this Board July 12, 1976 author-
ized negotiation of a lease between the County and Central Research Group, Inc
for the building known as Boardman House, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Board of Representatives and
the Central Research Group, Inc have reached a final agreement for said lease,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said lease on file with the Clerk of the Board be and it
hereby is approved
RESOLUTION NO 172—AWARD OF BID—PRINTING OF ELECTION
SUPPLIES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Elections have duly advertised for bids in
accordance with certain specifications filed in their office for printing of the Elec-
tion Supplies for the Primary Election to be held September 14, 1976, and
WHEREAS, Arnold Printing Corporation of Ithaca, New York, is the lowest
responsible bidder meeting said specifications with a bid in the amount of
$1,605 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the bid of Arnold Printing Corporation be and the same hereby is
accepted and the Commissioners of Elections be and they hereby are authorized
to complete said transaction on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 173—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-4 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $92,491 13 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
John W Cowper Company $ 6,388 54
General Arborists, Inc
Final payment 650 00
Levatich Miller Hoffman P C and
Fred H Thomas Associates P C
Architectural 82,624 78
Equipment Planning 2,827 81
$92,491 13
August 9, 1976 111
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 174—CHANGE ORDERS—OLD COURT HOUSE
CONTRACTS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee and the architect
have recommended certain change orders in the reconstruction of the Old Court
House and correction of the electrical contract, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Pubhc Works Com-
mittee and the Architect, That Resolution No 65 adopted May 12, 1975, be cor-
rected to show the amount of the electrical contract as $63,846 00 rather than
$63,346 00, said contract having been executed correctly for the $63,846 00,
RESOLVED, further, That the following several change orders for recon-
struction of the Old Court House be approved as follows
Norton Electric Inc , for substitution of fight fixtures and adding additional
outlets, change order Decrease $754 75
Kimball Plumbing and Heating, Inc for heating, ventilating and air condi-
tioning contract, for lead lining circulating fan, Increase $738 00
RESOLUTION NO. 175—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay--4 Adopted
WHEREAS, the fist of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $13,067 11 to be paid from the County Building Capi-
tal Construction Account are
Paul Mancini & Sons, Inc —
Curb, Patching—Res #122 5/24/76 $1,795 00
Sylvan Tech Industries, Inc
Benches, Tables—Res #52 3/8/76 8,137 30
Norton Electric Co , Inc
Final payment—Electric 3,134 81
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 176—DEDICATION OF THE GLENN A. TURNER
TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE TOMPKINS
COUNTY AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives did, by means of Resolution No
274, December 23, 1974, officially name the terminal building at the Airport the
"Glenn A Turner Terminal" and did announce that an official dedication date will
be established in the future, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee that an appropriate commemorative plaque be purchased under the Airport
Budget, and
RESOLVED, further, That said plaque and building shall be officially dedi-
cated on October 3, 1976 during the Airport Day at the County Airport, and that
the plaque shall henceforth be appropriately displayed within the terminal build-
ing
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RESOLUTION NO. 177 -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS -VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -11 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-4 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget & Administration Com-
mittee, That the following appropriations be and they hereby are approved
From Contingent Fund Code A1990-$191,173
To Department Account Amount
Clerk, Board of Representatives 10401 $ 1,167
County Court 1112 1 1,060
County Court 1113 1 952
Family Court 1140 1 1,402
Surrogate Court 1145 1 867
Jury Commission 1155 1 670
District Attorney 1165 1 5,945
Medical Examiner 1185 1 508
County Administrator 1230 1 3,871
Budget and Finance 1310 1 3,263
Assessment (Administrator) 13551 845
Assessment (Tax Map Section) 1356 1 1,503
Assessment (Field) 13571 2,723
Assessment (Accounting) 13581 1,209
County Clerk 1410 1 4,225
Motor Vehicle 1411 1 3,220
County Attorney 1420 1 1,238
Personnel 1430 1 2,703
Board of Elections 1450 1 1,340
Public Works (Administration) 1490 1 255
Buildings and Grounds 1620 1 3,206
Central Printing & Mailing 1670 1 335
Sheriff 3110 1 18,335
Probation 3140 1 10,559
Jail 3150 1 4,591
Fire and Disaster 3410 1 4,000
Sealer of Weights & Measures 36301 632
Public Health 4010 1 19,165
Comprehensive Health Planning 4080 1 548
Alcoholic Addiction Control 4250 1 1,019
Mental Health 4310 1 14,098
Social Services 6010 1 54,176
County Home 6030 1 10,542
County Farm 6090 1 2,084
EEA 6380 1 1,259
Office of the Aging 7610 1 1,842
Planning 8020 1 4,148
Human Rights Commission 8040 1 303
Sanitary Landfill 8160 1 1,365
From Airport Fund Balanced a/cB909 $ 3,997
To• Airport B5610 1 3,997
From Highway Fund Balance D909 24,205
To Highway D3310 1 640
D5010 1 1,128
D5110 1 22,437
From Highway Machinery Fund Balance E909 4,209
To Highway Machinery E5130 1 4 209
From Library Fund Balance L909 18,498
To Library L7410 1 18,498
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RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 178—AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable that there be organized in Tompkins
County a municipally oriented Transportation Commission to consolidate and co
ordinate planning activities involving all forms of transportation in the county
and
WHEREAS, an Agreement to participate in such an organization, to be
known as the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Commission and orgamzec
under the provisions of Section 119-o, Article 5-g of the General Municipal Law
of the State of New York, is attached hereto and made part of this resolution, and
WHEREAS, the concept of the County Transportation Commission has been
endorsed and recommended by the County Planning Board, the Planning and Pub-
lic Works Committee of the Board of Representatives, and has received favorable
reaction from others including comments at a public hearing, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives does here-
by agree to participate in the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Commis-
sion, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby appointed as
the member of the Commission to represent Tompkins County for the membership
period to end December 31, 1977, but at the pleasure of this Board, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Planning and Public Works
Committee is hereby designated as the alternate member to serve in the absence
of the duly appointed member
Revised August 3, 1976
AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ITHACA-TOMPKINS COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Purpose
The municipal corporations listed herein do jointly agree to participate in an
intermunicipal commission organized under Section 119-0, Article 5-G of the Gen-
eral Municipal Law of the State of New York, to be known as the Ithaca -Tompkins
County Transportation Commission*. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the
Commission, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Transporta-
tion, to prepare a comprehensive multi -modal transportation plan for Tompkins
County, to promote coordination of transportation planning and programming, and
to provide a vehicle to promote the facilitation of appropriate transportation
projects Multi -modal transportation shall include
Streets, roads and highways
Transit systems, both publicly and privately operated
Airways
Railways
Bicycleways
Pedestrianways
Waterways
It is not intended that the Transportation Commission shall function in the
capacity of a constructor or operator, but rather as planners, coordinators, and
facilitators Furthermore, it is not intended that the Commission shall function in
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lieu of transportation planning by individual municipalities, particularly for local-
ized activities which have little impact upon other municipalities The Transpor-
tation Commission shall be responsible directly to the legislative bodies participat-
ing in this agreement and shall make appropriate recommendations and reports
directly to said legislative bodies Each member shall be responsible for keeping
their respective legislatures informed of Commission activities
*The resolution by each municipality authorizing and agreeing to participate must
be by a three-fourths vote of the voting strength of the legislative body
Powers and Duties
The Transpoitation Commission is hereby authorized, directed and empowered
as follows
(1) To prepare, in cooperation with the NYS Department of Transportation, a
comprehensive multi -modal transportation plan for the Ithaca urban area
and the county as a whole It is the intention that this plan shall be pre-
pared in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (and any
amendments thereto) executed between the NYS Department of Transpor-
tation, the County of Tompkins, City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and the
Village of Cayuga Heights, executed in November 1969
(2) To advise the individual municipalities relative to matters of importance
concerning transportation
(3) To promote programming and project planning for improved transportation
in Tompkins County
(4) To prepare from time to time reports, programs, and statements for im-
proved transportation for the consideration of the appropriate legislative
bodies and serve as facilitators to promote policies and programs for im-
proved transportation
(5) To prepare an annual report directed to the participating municipalities
(6) To promote the coordination of local, regional, state and federal agencies
and private entrepreneurs relative to transportation matters
(7) Provide information and guidance concerning various state and federal
grant assistance programs
(8) Receive and administer on behalf of the participating municipalities, state
and federal or other grants pursuant to the provisions of Section 99-h of
the General Municipal Law and to enter into contracts for the receipt, ad-
ministration, and expenditures of such funds It is the intent that these
grants shall be for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Com-
mission as herein described
(9) The meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public except for per-
sonnel matters and shall invite public input The Commission shall provide
mechanisms to insure input from special interest groups such as senior citi-
zens, the handicapped, institutions, etc
(10) The Commission shall prepare Bylaws for review and approval of the par-
ticipating municipalities
Organization and Membership
The Commission
In general, the Commission shall consist of member(s) appointed by and from
legislative bodies of the participating municipalities and representatives of the
NYS Department of Transportation Membership shall be as follows County of
Tompkins, 1 member, City of Ithaca, 1 member, all other towns and villages, 1
member each, NYS Department of Transportation, 1 member In addition, the
August 9, 1976 115
Chairperson of the Standing Planning Committee shall be a member Alternate
designees shall be allowed
Actions taken by the Commission shall be by consensus rather than by ma-
jority voting procedures Actions of the Commission shall not bind the mumcipah-
tise or agencies represented
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the respective participating
legislative bodies at their discretion and all members representing a mumcipahty
shall serve at the pleasure and discretion of that municipality
Members of the Commission shall receive no salary or compensation How-
evver, it is recommended that members be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and that such reimbursement
shall come directly from the respective participating municipality involved.
Appointments shall be for a two year period and appointments shall be made
effective January 1 of the appointment year The Commission shall elect officers
annually from among its members except for the Secretary who may be appointed
by the Commission to serve without voting privileges The officers shall be a Chair-
man and a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary
The Planning Committee
1 The Commission shall appoint a Standing Planning Committee with member-
ship at the discretion of the Commission Generally speaking, the Planning Com-
mittee shall consist of professionals and technicians from the agencies represented
and others who are selected because of their competency to contribute to transpor-
tation planning and programming It shall be the duty of the Planning Committee
to function as the planning arm of the Transportation Commission, interpreting
guidelines of the Commission into operational terms and concurrently keeping the
Transportation Commission abreast of current activities
The Planning Committee shall prepare an Overall Program Design and An-
nual Work Program for the consideration and approval of the Commission and
shall administer the planning activities It is expected that the Planning Commit-
tee will utilize, insofar as possible, existing staff support from State and local
agencies and others The Planning Committee and staff shall be guided in its work
assignments by the Annual Work Program The Planning Committee shall act on
staff recommendations and in turn shall make recommendations to the Commis-
sion
In selecting members for the Planning Committee, the Commission shall con-
sider representative(s) from at least the following
— NYS Department of Transportation
—Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board
— County Planning Department
—County and City Public Works Departments
—Ithaca City and Ithaca Town Planning and other mumcipahties with pro-
fessional planning staff
— Cornell University Planning and Operations
—Environmental Management Council
—Chamber of Commerce
—Human Service Coalition
When considering matters which have a significant impact upon, or is of spe-
cial interest to a municipality, an agency, an institution, the aging, the handl-
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capped, the environment, the economy and the like, special effort shall be made
to obtain appropriate input
The Standing Planning Committee shall annually elect officers from its mem-
bership, including a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary, except that a non-
member may be appointed to serve as Secretary without voting privileges
The Commission and the Standing Planning Committee may establish such
other committees as they deem appropriate and necessary The Commission and
the Standing Planning Committee may invite resource people to attend meetings
and to participate in debate without vote
Fiscal Officer
The County Administrator of the County of Tompkins shall serve as the
Fiscal Officer and custodian of all moneys available to the Commission, and is
hereby authorized to make payments on audit of the Commission officers acting
as the Auditing Committee
RESOLUTION NO 179—AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE CONSULTANTS
AND PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN FOR AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed Adopted
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has identified the need for
certain improvements at the County Airport and has indicated that grant offers
will be made for the purchase of a second crash, fire and rescue vehicle, the in-
stallation of a VASI system for runway 14-32, for the provision of improved se-
curity fencing and gates, and the construction of a crash, fire and rescue station
at a total estimated cost of $407,000, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has advised that it is ap-
propriate to proceed with the engineering -architectural design, reports and bid-
ding so that firm total costs may be established, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration will participate in the costs
at 90% of the total and the NYS Department of Transportation 7 5% of the total,
leaving a local cost of 2 5%, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee has asked local engi-
neers and architects for an expression of interest in the design and eight firms
have replied in the affirmative, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Planning and Public Works Committee proceed with
the preparation of specifications, engineering reports and design in anticipation
of grant offers for the above projects, and
RESOLVED, further, That the engineering firm of Thomas G Miller and the
architectural firm of Victor Bagnardi are hereby selected to assist in the prepara-
tion of reports, design and specifications, and the Chairman of the Board is hereby
authorized to execute an agreement with said consultants, and
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
and directed to expend up to $25,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund to provide
advanced funding for consulting and other necessary services pending the receipt
of grants
RESOLUTION NO 180—DESIGNATION OF OLD COURT HOUSE AS
ADDITIONAL LOCATION OF COURT OF RECORD
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has recently renovated the Old Court
House, and
WHEREAS, Section 218 of the County Law provides that the Board of Rep-
resentatives shall designate and provide suitable rooms for Coutts of Record
within the County including rooms for holding Court, et al, now therefore be it
August 9, 1976 117
RESOLVED, That the Court Room in the Old Court House be and the same
hereby is designated as an additional Court of Record within the County for the
holding of Court, and the additional rooms therein for Grand and Trial Jurors,
witnesses and attorneys during terms of Court
RESOLUTION NO. 181—AWARD OF BID—BRIDGE—TOWN OF CAROLINE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
IWHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has advertised for bids on
construction of a bridge over the west branch of Owego Creek, Town of Caroline,
and
WHEREAS, Standard Bridge Corporation, Albany, New York, is the lowest
responsible bidder for construction of work on said bridge with a bid of $59,138 00
in accordance with the specifications on file at the highway office, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee and the Commissioner of Public Works that the bid of Standard Bridge
Corporation, Albany, New York, in the amount of $59,138 00 be and the same is
hereby accepted and the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is au-
thorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 182—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
SWINE FLU PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
WHEREAS, the Ste to of New York has forwarded a contract for execution to
the County of Tompkins for the swine flu program, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee and the Board of
Managers of the Tompkins County Hospital, That the Chairman of the Board be
and he hereby is authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the County.
RESOLUTION NO. 183—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Budget and Administra-
tion Committees, That the following transfer of funds be and they hereby are ap-
proved
From A4046—Physically Handicapped Children's Program $200 00
To A4048—Adult Polio Program $200 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 184—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—TOMPKINS COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE AGING
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services and the Budget &
Administration Committees, That the following transfer of funds be and hereby is
approved
From Code A7610 400 Office of Aging—$1,730 00
To Code A7610 300 Office of Aging
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
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RESOLUTION NO. 185—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS—
EMERGENCY MEDICAL COMMUNICATION
SERVICES (Renewal)
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee and Fire and Disaster Coordinator, That the Chairman of the Board be and
he hereby is authorized and directed to execute addendums to the agreements be-
tween the County of Tompkins and the various ambulance services and rescue
squads within the County of Tompkins, for the district communications and use of
various items of communication hardware by the various ambulance services par-
ticipating in the emergency medical communication services program, extending
said agreements for two years from August 19, 1976 to August 19, 1978, said
contracts are with the following
Lansing Fire Department (Ambulance Service)
D James Hallam D/B/A County Ambulance Service
Paul P Perkins D/B/A Perkins Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
Slaterville Springs Fire Department (Ambulance Service)
Bangs Ambulance Service, Hospital Ambulance Service
Trumansburg Fire Department Emergency Rescue Squad
Groton Fire Department
RESOLUTION NO. 186—CHANGE OF GRADE, CREATION OF POSITIONS,
ABOLISH POSITIONS—PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes A voice vote was taken and
Mr Miller and Mr Robey cast dissenting votes Discussion followed and Mr Robey
withdrew his no vote Adopted
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Civil Service at the request of
the Personnel Committee has made an extensive study and evaluation of the
Tompkins County Personnel Office and its staff, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee conducted its own reevaluation of said
department, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, after a study
of the recommendations of the New York State Civil Service Department and its
own study, That the following changes be made in the Personnel Department
1 The Grade of the Commissioner of Personnel shall be changed from 18E
to 19E
2 The position of Senior Stenographer (09-14) shall be abolished and the
position of Personnel Technician (10-18) shall be created
3 The position of Senior Clerk (06-06) shall be abolished and the position of
Typist (04-09) shall be created
RESOLVED, further, That the aforesaid changes shall be effective immedi-
ately, monies being available in the 1976 Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 187—CREATION OF POSITION—MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr It was Moved by Mr Culligan,
seconded by Mr Robey, that an amendment be made to read "effective when and
if Dr Hamlisch leaves county service and serves up to a time a new chief psychia-
trist or commissioner of Mental Health reports for work " Amendment adopted.
Discussion followed Resolution as amended adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Registered Professional Nurse (11-17), labor grade XI, non-
competitive class, to serve on a half-time basis, be created when and if Dr Ham-
lisch leaves county service, and serves up to a time a new Chief Psychiatrist or
August 9, 1976 119
Commissioner of Mental Health reports for work, monies available in the 1976
Budget
RESOLUTION NO 188—CREATION OF POSITION—HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Licensed Practical Nurse (06-05), labor grade VI, non-com-
petitive class, be abolished, and one position of Registered Professional Nurse (11-
17), labor grade XI, non-competitive class be established effective immediately,
said position having been budgeted in the 1976 Budget
RESOLUTION NO 189—CREATION OF POSITIONS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Watros Adopted
1 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That the following positions be abolished and created as
shown, effective immediately, said positions having been budgeted in the 1976
Budget
Abolish one Typist position and create one Proofreader position, labor grade
D, competitive class,
Create one Proofreader position, labor grade D, competitive class,
Abolish one Groundskeeper and create one Grounds Supervisor, labor grade J,
noncompetitive class position,
Abolish one position of Head Groundskeeper
RESOLUTION NO. 190—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS—TOMPKINS
COUNTY FARM AND HOME
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That the following positions be abolished and created as shown in the
Social Services Department at the County Home
Abolish 7 Institutional Aide positions, labor grade I, Labor Class,
Abolish 2 County Home Housekeeper positions, labor grade II, labor class,
Create 9 Patient Aide positions (03-09), labor grade III, labor class,
monies for said positions are available in the 1976 Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 191—AWARD OF BID—MANURE SPREADER—
TOMPKINS COUNTY FARM
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for a
manure spreader with certain specifications for use by the County Farm, and
WHEREAS, Mazourek Farms, Inc , of Newfield, New York, is the lowest re-
sponsible bidder for manure spreader to be used by the County Farm with a bid
of $2,150 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
aforementioned bid as set forth above be and the same hereby is accepted and the
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Superintendent of the County Home be and he hereby is authorized to complete
said transaction on behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $2,022 00 be transferred from Account
A-6030 300 Public Home Budget to Account A-6090 200 County Farm Budget to
purchase said equipment,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transactions on his books
RESOLUTION NO 1920N AUDIT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay-4 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 69,220 32
Encumbrance 492 71
County Self Insurance 967 00
Dog Fund 86 50
Printing Transfers 2,090 27
Airport 2,508 06
Highway 178,004 52
Total Audit $253,369 38
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
The Chairman appointed Mr Harris B Dates as a permanent member of the
Labor Management Committee
Mr Watros laid on the table for consideration of appointment to the Inter-
governmental Relations Study Committee, the name of Mr Henry Doney
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden, that this meeting be ad-
journed to August 26, 1976 at 7 00 p m for a public hearing on a proposed contract
between the County of Tompkins and APCOA Services, Inc and to discuss hos-
pital bids Adopted
Chairman MacNeil announced the September 13, 1976 Board Meeting will be
held in the Old Court House at 10 00 a m
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 40 p m until August 26, 1976 at 7 00 p m
August 26, 1976 121
ADJOURNED MEETING
AUGUST 26, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
Present Representatives -11 Excused—Representative Livesay-1 Absent
—Representatives Culligan, Miller, Webster (Arrived) -3
Chairman MacNeil called a Public Hearing to order on the proposed contract
between the County of Tompkins and APCOA Services, Inc
Mr Wallace B Rogers, Mr Elmer Schaffer, Mr Edward W King, Mr Steven
Caldwell, Mr Douglas Salter, all spoke in opposition to paid parking at the air-
port
Mr Allan Hayes, Chartair, Inc , spoke relative to the number of parking
spaces to be assigned Chartair and he also questioned the present access route
used by trucks carrying fuel He was told there will be accessibility for fuel trucks
and parking is guaranteed him by contract
The public hearing was closed at 7 26 p m.
On recommendation of the County Attorney, it was Moved to waive the Rules
of the Board to act on a resolution the second time within twelve months Ayes—
Representatives Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Miller, Watros, Benson, Clynes,
Culligan, Dates, MacNeil -11 Noes—Representatives Robey, Theisen -2 Excused
iRepresentative Livesay-1 Absent—Representative Webster -1 Motion to
waive rules adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 193—APPROVAL OF AIRPORT PARKING CONTRACT—
APCOA SERVICES, INC.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed and Mr
Robey, Mr Kidney and Mr Theisen spoke in opposition to paid parking Mrs Ben-
son said she was in favor but after reading the proposed contract she changed her
mind Mr Miller said he is in favor of paid parking Since there was firm opposi-
tion to this, he moved to table the resolution until the September 13th Board Meet-
ing It was seconded by Mr Theisen Ayes—Representatives Haight, Kidney, Mil-
ler, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson -8 Noes—Representatives Clynes,
Culligan, Dates, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil -6 Excused—Representative Livesay-1
Motion to Table adopted. There was further discussion and Mr Kerr said origi-
nally when the county took over the airport hopefully it would pay its own way.
So far, it has not He feels it is the duty of this board to make the airport an
enterprise item that will pay its own way It is one of the items that can help
relieve the load on the general taxpayer and put it on the user of the facility
Chairman MacNeil instructed Mr Williamson to see that all board members
have a copy of the contract prior to September 13th and if anyone has questions,
see Mr Williamson before that date
Chairman MacNeil appointed Mr Harris Dates in charge of Airport Day
Chairman MacNeil said the next meeting of the Board will be held September
13, 1976 at 10 00 a m at the Old Courthouse Mr Miller was asked to contact
churches in the area for the bells to ring at 12 00 noon when the Old Courthouse
is dedicated
RESOLUTION NO. 194—APPROVAL OF BIDS—HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion followed and Mr
Culligan noted that the Medical Board has unanimously approved Ayes—Reprre-
sentatives Haight, Kerr, Kidney, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Ben-
122 August 26, 1976
son, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, MacNeil -13 Noes—Representative Holden -1 Ex-
cused—Repi esentative Livesay-1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has duly advertised for bids for the
construction of the Tompkins County Hospital project, and
WHEREAS, the County has received bids for General Construction, Heating,
Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical and Balancing Work, and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder for the General Construction Con-
tract meeting all specifications is Sarkisian Brothers, Inc of Binghamton, NY
with a base bid plus alternates C-1, C-2, C-4, C-8, C-9 and C-10, for a total amount
of $8,449,000, and
WHEREAS, E W Tompkins Company, Inc of Albany, NY is the lowest re-
sponsible bidder meeting all specifications for the Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Contract with a base bid plus alternates H-1, H-2, H-7 and H-9 mak-
ing a total amount of $3,151,100, and
WHEREAS, A J Eckert Company, Inc of Albany, NY is the lowest respon-
sible bidder meeting all specifications for the Plumbing Contract with a base bid
plus alternates P-1, P-3, P-4, P-5 for a total amount of $1,406,600, and
WHEREAS, Madison Electric Company, Inc —Dean F Madison and Phyllis
J Madison, a joint venture of Ithaca, NY is the lowest responsible bidder meet-
ing all specifications for the Electric Contract with a base bid plus alternates E-1,
E-5, E-6, E-8, E-9, E -9A, E-15, E-17, E-19 for a total amount of $2,794,713, and
WHEREAS, Seneca Balancing Company of Depew, NY is the lowest respon-
sible bidder meeting all specifications for the Balancing Contract with a base bid
plus alternate H-1 in the amount of $27,700, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Constiuction Committee, the
architects and the Construction Manager, That the County hereby accepts the
aforesaid bids provided satisfactory financing can be obtained by the County on
or before October 1, 1976, and the approval of the New York State Department of
Health, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute a Letter of Intent to each of the aforementioned contractors
stating that the County of Tompkins will execute contracts with the aforesaid
contractors provided the financing contingency and approval of the New York
State Health Department can be satisfied on or before October 1, 1976
Chairman MacNeil introduced and thanked all the members of the Hospital
Construction Committee for the fine job done
Mr Culligan said he believes this project will draw people to the new hospital
He introduced Mr Larry Hoffman and Mr Fred Thomas, Architects, and Mr
George Eggleston of John W Cowper, Inc
On motion, meeting adjourned at 8 20 p m
September 13, 1976 123
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
HELD IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 15 Representatives
Representative Miller said a prayer
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
The minutes of the meetings of August 9 and August 26 were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Chairman executed agreement between the County and Mayper Service Com-
pany, Inc , duplicate copy of the application of the Town Board of Dryden to the
State Comptroller for permission to establish McLean Fire District; copy of mo-
tion for late filing re Case No 80002—Cayuga Station from Huber Magill Law-
rence and Farrell, Law Office; letter from Secretary of State Mario M Cuomo in-
forming that they have allocated $20,870 federal funds, under the Comprehensive
Planning & Management Assistance, letter from Assemblyman Gary A Lee re
court reform and a copy of both bills, letter from Peter Berle, Commissioner, NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation re local freshwater wetlands protec-
tion law, letter from Central New York Health Systems Agency indicating the
requested share of financial support from each CNY HSA County for 1977, Social
Services Monthly Statistical Report for June 1976, letter from John Devlin, Tru-
mansburg, commending County Administrator John Murphy for helping him solve
a problem on August 12, resolution from Cortland County Legislature adopting
TC3 Budget, letter from Jacob Javits re H R 10210 which would make several
changes in Federal -State unemployment insurance system, memorandum from
Elmer S Phillips, Hospital Board of Managers sending first draft of a series that
might be undertaken by liaison committee to keep people informed of hospital
facts and asked for comments, letter from Edward Lutz, Professor Emeritus, NYS
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences thanking the Board of Representatives
for recognition and support of the Cornell University Local Government Program
through Resolution No 145 passed 1976, letter from E Stanley Legg, Assistant
Commissioner NYS DOT re 1976/77 Tompkins County Airport Development Pro-
gram—Crash/Fire/Rescue Building, Vehicle, Fencing and Maintenance Building
—State Legislature did not approve project for state funding, Install Visual Ap-
proach Slope Indicator, Runway 22—requires that an agreement be executed be-
tween County of Tompkins and the Commissioner of Transportation before state
can expend funds for project, Chairman MacNeil executed Agreement between
Tompkins County and Jorgensen and Kandt Associates for advertising at the
Tompkins County Airport, letter from Arthur Ospelt, Chairman, Oswego County
Legislature re funding for Social Services, letter from Warren Allderige, Staff
member, Route 13 & 96 Consensus Committee re if there are any special concerns
in relation to relocation of Route 96 to mail them in for committee's files and
brought to the attention of NYS DOT, application of NYSEG for a certificate of
environmental compatibility and public need to construction an 850 mw -coal -fueled
electric generating unit at site in Lansing, letter from Darwin S Fields, Director,
Special Funds and contracts section, NYS Department of State enclosing three
copies of the Comprehensive Planning Assistance Project Agreement between De-
partment of State and Tompkins County, letter from Ronald Bennett, Legislator,
Erie County Legislature encouraging Tompkins County to loin in taking a firm
stand against costly mandadated social services programs and forcing reform,
Summons with Notice from Betty 0 Muka vs County of Tompkins and Tompkins
County Judge Bruce G Dean and Tompkins County District Attorney Joseph Joch
($1,000,007), letter from Andrew A Tisenchek enclosing copies of resolutions pre-
sented and adopted by the New York State Association of Chairmen of County
Legislative Boards at a meeting concerning welfare reform at Syracuse, telegram
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from Joel D Robinson, Director, Manpower Planning Secretariat, re closeout of
FY 1976 Title I grants and new requirements in older to receive funding under
Title I for FY1977, resolutions of Franklin County relative to Social Services
costs, resolution of Chautaugua County re authorization of actions towards wel-
fare reform, letter from Congressman Matthew McHugh re regulations published
by the Economic Development Administration governing Title I of the Public
Works Employment Act, copy of letter to Robert Hines, Esq from Stewart Bosch-
witz, Examiner, NYS Public Service Commission re Case 80002 NYSEG—Cayuga
Station, resignation of Donald Ryan as Chairman of the Environmental Manage-
ment Council effective September 1, 1976, Resignation from Harry A Kerr as
County Representative for District No 8, Enfield -Newfield effective September 30,
1976, letter from Donald Andrus, Jefferson County Administrator re meeting on
August 25 to discuss the requested share of financial support for the operation of
CNY/HSA, letter from Stanley Hayes, Jr , Director STE Regional Planning and
Development Board re cash contribution—regional planning, appalachia program
July 1, 1976—June 30, 1977, Copy of letter to E Arnold, Hospital Administrator
from David Safadi, Director of Laboratories re biochemist salary, letter from
Donald Brossman, Executive Director, NYS School Boards Association re action
taken at a meeting concerning skyrocketing costs of welfare and the need for
welfare reform, letter from Richard Dalton, NYS Director of Taxation and Fi-
nance re notification of stenographer's expenses for fiscal year beginning April 1,
1976, copy of letter from Robert Berry, Chief Central Projects Section, Bureau of
Sewage Programs, Division of Pure Waters to Frank Liguori re "Report on Han-
dling Septic Tank Sludge Waste at the Wastewater Treatment Facilities of the
Village of Cayuga Heights", draft of final report of the Challenge Industries/
Meadow House Study Committee—August 1976, Public Service Commission staff
comments to the Commission on NYSEG motion for late submittal Case 80002,
copy of letter from G Charles and Patricia Knapp making a complaint about
Tompkins County Health Department Certification of his septic system; copy of a
letter of Mrs Betty 0 Muka requesting County Attorney Robert Williamson to
advise Judge Dean to instruct Court Stenographer Ronnie Maher to prepare tran-
script without payment of fees in advance, Cortland County sent materials on
Phase II Tri -County Solid Waste Energy Recovery Program, NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation sent letter on Freshwater Wetlands Act regulations,
U S Department of Labor sent copy of II-TGBD Public Employment Program
Contract/Grant No EEA -36-2-0018 Mod #21.
Mrs Betty 0 Muka spoke under privilege of the floor complaining of alleged
actions against her and she hoped something could be done about the situation
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said they met September
9th and listened to a request from the Mental Health Board Dr Robert Hamlisch,
Commissioner of Mental Health Services, has resigned They are trying to work
out a new program to cover the problems of Mental Health particularly emergency
type problems weekends, evenings, etc The committee has asked within six weeks
for a report on this interim program back from the Mental Health Board The re-
organization of Mental Health Department which began some time ago has the
Health Committee's approval The Personnel Committee has approved, not unani-
mously, and it is now in the hands of the Budget and Administration Committee
The Health Committee will meet September 23 and September 28 to review
budgets
Mr Clynes spoke regarding the Health Alliance Their general consultant has
been selected and work is expected to start the end of this month
Mr Clynes, Chairman of Planning and Public Works Committee, said the
committee met and he will ask to add a resolution to the agenda this morning for
award of bid for crash, fire, rescue equipment at the airport The committee con-
sidered a new name for the Old Courthouse and decided "the Old Courthouse" was
the most appropriate They discussed proposed legislation for Wetlands Control
which will be presented at a later date The contract with the County Forester will
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be reopened for negotiation They accepted with regret two resignations from the
Environmental Management Council He will have three names to place on the
table for appointment at the next meeting The committee acted favorably on a
request of Mr Watros about the Library Fire Protection System being hooked
into city control They were presented the Planning Department's suggestion for
the parking lot at the airport
Mr Dates, Chairman of Budget and Administration Committee, said there
will be resolutions presented later in the meeting In setting up meetings for the
future, their one priority is bonds for the hospital After that, budgetary meetings
will be held
Mr Miller, Chairman of Social Services Committee, said at their last Human
Coalition Services meeting they discussed having Mrs Pettengill and Michael
Martin report to the County Board There will be a resolution from the Social
Services Committee regarding welfare reform today There was a meeting with
Senator William T Smith and Assemblyman Gary A Lee last week on that sub-
ject There will be a resolution regarding a retired senior citizens volunteer pro-
gram He said he is a member of the Alcoholism Steering Committee which has
been attempting to do something about setting up a Detoxification Center and a
Sobering -up Station The total cost of alcoholism as it pertains to Social Services
here in Tompkins County was $407,000 a year
Mr Watros, Chairman of Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
reviewed and made recommendations pertaining to the Library They will be meet-
ing with various agencies regarding their 1977 budgets
Mr Haight, Chairman of Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said they
met September 10th and heard a report and request from the County Clerk re-
garding extra space in the County Clerk's Office for an additional abstract com-
pany She is concerned about the space The committee decided the Clerk could
decide where to place them They also had discussion on complaints on the SPCA
They had discussions on survey and study of Tompkins County by the State Fire
and Emergency Service They also discussed budgets
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said there are two new cases which Betty
Muka commenced against Joseph Joch and Judge Bruce Dean There was a deci-
sion of Judge Bryant on a case she brought against Robert Hines, Joseph Joch
and the county He dismissed all cause of action except two There were two deal-
ing with slander Mr Williamson sent an answer on behalf of Mr Joch and one
Ithaca College Student that was sued
Mr Howard Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said there was a
meeting last week They are impressed with the way Cowper, Inc has been han-
dling the job
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said he has been spending time getting
the bond resolution prepared for the hospital The two resolutions required will
be presented to the board this morning The sale of the bonds is contingent upon
the approval of the resolutions today The bonds will be sold September 23 The
amount of 23 4 million for the hospital plus $600,000 for Tompkins -Cortland Com-
munity College
Mr Webster said a judicial law was passed which has an impact on some
county employees He asked the Personnel Commissioner if any clarification from
the Judicial Conference concerning Family Court had been received Mr. Hurlbut
said nothing has been received
Permission was given for the following resolutions to be added to the agenda•
Additional Pay—Increased Duties—Jane Cullings—Mental Health Department,
Additional Pay—Increased Duties—Dr Roberta Batt—Mental Health Depart-
ment, Acceptance of Bid—Airport Fire and Crash Equipment, Request for Legis-
lation—Welfare Reform, Bond Resolution—a resolution authorizing the Issuance
of $22,975,000 serial bonds of the County of Tompkins, New York, to pay a part
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of the cost of the construction of a building for the purpose of expanding the fa-
cilities of the Tompkins County Hospital, A resolution providing for the consoli-
dation, details and sale of $24,000,000 Hospital and Community College (Serial)
Bonds, 1976, of the County of Tompkins, New York
RESOLUTION NO 195—A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF $22,975,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY
OF TOMPKINS, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF
THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING
THE FACILITIES OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes—Representatives Kerr, Kid-
ney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan,
Dates, Haight, MacNeil -14 Noes—Representative Holden -1 Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tomp-
kins, New York, as follows
Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, pursuant to
this resolution is the construction of the new hospital building to be located on the
site of the existing County General Hospital of the County of Tompkins, New
York, on Trumansburg Road in the Town of Ithaca, including original furnishings,
equipment, machinery and apparatus required for the purposes for which such new
building will be used and the grading and improvement of the site thereof, as
heretofore authorized by a bond resolution dated January 27, 1975 (Resolution
No 27)
Section 2 The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is
now determined to be $23,532,500, and the plan for the financing thereof is as
follows
a) By the expenditure of $132,500 heretofore appropriated and made avail-
able from Federal revenue sharing funds,
b) By the issuance of $425,000 serial bonds of said County pursuant to the
aforesaid bond resolution dated January 27, 1975, and
c) By the issuance of $22,975,000 serial bonds of said County, hereby author-
ized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of
such specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a) of
paragraph a of Section 11 00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from May 21,
1975, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued for such specific object or
purpose
Section 4. The faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable An annual appropri-
ation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such bonds becoming due and payable in such year To the extent not paid from
other sources, there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of
said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as
the same become due and payable
Section 5 Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
notes, is hereby delegated to the County Administrator, the chief fiscal officer of
such County Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be
sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Administrator, con-
sistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law
Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be
contested only if
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
County is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of pub-
lication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an
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action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within
twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Con-
stitution
Section 7 The aforesaid bond resolution dated January 27, 1975 (Resolution
No 27), is hereby repealed, except to the extent that there shall be issued pursu-
ant thereto $425,000 serial bonds as provided in Section 2 of this resolution, the
proceeds of which shall be applied to repay to the General Fund of said County
the sum of $425,000 advanced from said Fund pursuant to Section 16510 of the
Local Finance Law for the purpose of redeeming the $425,000 bond anticipation
note issued in anticipation of the bonds authorized by said bond resolution dated
January 27, 1975, which note matured on May 21, 1976 All other indebtedness
already contracted or encumbrances already made under said bond resolution
dated January 27, 1975, shall be deemed to have been made under this resolution,
and, for such purpose, this resolution shall be deemed a continuation of said bond
resolution dated January 27, 1975
Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published
in full in the official newspapers of such County, together with a notice of the
Clerk of the Board of Representatives in substantially the form provided in Sec-
tion 81 00 of the Local Finance Law
RESOLUTION NO. 196—A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLI-
DATION, DETAILS AND SALE OF $24,000,000
HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(SERIAL) BONDS, 1976, OF THE COUNTY OF
TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Discussion followed Ayes—
Representatives Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros,
Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, MacNeil -15 Noes -0
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tomp-
kins, New York, as follows
Section 1. The $425,000 serial bonds remaining to be issued pursuant to a
bond resolution dated January 27, 1975 (Resolution No 27), to pay a part of the
cost of the construction of a new hospital building on the site of the existing
County General Hospital in the Town of Ithaca, shall mature $15,000 in each of
the years 1977 to 1987, both inclusive, and $20,000 in each of the years 1988 to
2000, both inclusive, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said
County as hereinafter authorized It is hereby determined that the period of prob-
able usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant
to subdivision 11(a) of paragraph a of Section 1100 of the Local Finance Law,
computed from May 21, 1975, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued
therefor
Section 2. The $22,975,000 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution
dated September 13, 1976 (Resolution No 195), to pay a part of the cost of the
construction of said new hospital building, shall mature $800,000 in each of the
years 1978 to 1982, both inclusive, $895,000 in 1983, $985,000 in each of the years
1984 to 1987, both inclusive, $980,000 in each of the years 1988 to 1993, both in-
clusive, and $1,180,000 in each of the years 1994 to 2000, both inclusive, and shall
be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said County as hereinafter author-
ized It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore-
said specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a) of
paragraph a of Section 11 00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from May 21,
1975, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued therefor
Section 3. Of the $1,623,616 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution
dated August 14, 1972 (Resolution No 174), to pay part of the cost of the con-
struction and equipment of a building for the Tompkins -Cortland Community Col-
lege, there shall be issued and sold $600,000 serial bonds, which shall mature
$85,000 in each of the years 1977 to 1982, both inclusive, and $90,000 in 1983, and
shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said County as hereinafter
authorized It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
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aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a)
of paragraph a of Section 11 00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from Septem-
ber 5, 1972, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued therefor It is hereby
further determined that funds of said County available from a source other than
the proceeds of the bonds or bond anticipation notes were used on September 5,
1974 and December 5, 1974 and December 5, 1975, in the amounts of $200,000,
$400,000 and $275,000, respectively, and that further funds of said County avail-
able from a source other than the proceeds of the bonds or bond anticipation notes
will be used on December 3, 1976, in the amount of $148,616, to reduce the princi-
pal amount of bond anticipation notes of said County outstanding for the afore-
said object or purpose
Section 4. The serial bonds described in the preceding sections hereof, are
hereby authorized to be consolidated for purposes of sale into one bond issue,
aggregating $24,000,000 Such bonds shall each be designated substantially HOS-
PITAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SERIAL) BOND, 1976, shall be dated
October 15, 1976, shall be of the denomination of $5,000 each, shall be numbered
from 1 to 4800, both inclusive, and shall mature in numerical order in the amount
of $100,000 on April 15, 1977, $900,000 on April 15 in each of the years 1978 to
1982, both inclusive, $1,000,000 on April 15 in each of the years 1983 to 1993, both
inclusive, and $1,200,000 on April 15 in each of the years 1994 to 2000, both inclu-
sive, with interest thereon payable April 15, 1977 and semi-annually thereafter on
October 15 and April 15 Such bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates as
may be necessary to sell the same, which rate or rates shall be determined in the
manner provided in Section 59 00 of the Local Finance Law, provided, however,
that (i) the maximum number of rates which may be bid shall not exceed four,
(ii) only one rate of interest may be bid for bonds of the same maturity, (m) the
maximum difference between the highest and lowest interest rate bid may not
exceed one and one-half per centum per annum, and (iv) variations in rates of
interest so bid shall be in ascending progression in order of maturity so that the
rate of interest on any single maturity of said bonds shall not be less than the
rate of interest applicable to any prior maturity Such bonds shall be in bearer
coupon form with the privilege of conversion into bonds registered as to both
principal and interest, and shall be payable as to both principal and interest in
lawful money of the United States of America at Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Company, in New York, New York, which by contract are the paying agents of
the issuer The aforesaid maturities constitute the aggregate of the individual
maturities of each separate issue, which individual maturities aie prescribed in
the preceding sections hereof Such bonds shall be signed in the name of said
County of Tompkins, New York, by its County Administrator, and a facsimile of
its corporate seal shall be imprinted thereon and attested by its County Clerk, and
the interest coupons shall bear the facsimile signature of said County Admin-
istrator
Section 5 All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such
bonds, shall be determined by the County Administrator Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52 00 of the
Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals,
in addition to those required by Section 51 00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
County Administrator shall determine
Section 6. The faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable An annual appropri-
ation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such bonds becoming due and payable in such year To the extent not paid from
other sources, there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of
said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as
the same become due and payable
Section 7 The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, con-
ducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Ad-
ministrator, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale and awaid
the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of said County,
provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply
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fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the
State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds The receipt of the
County Administrator shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds,
who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately
RESOLUTION NO 197—AMENDMENT OF RULES—BOARD OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes—Representatives Holden,
Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Clynes, Culligan,
Dates, Haight, MacNeil -14 Noes—Representative Benson -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, a proposed Amendment to the Rules of the Board has been given
to each member of the Board, and
WHEREAS, said amendment proposes that Rule IV—Order of Business of
the Rules of the Board of Representatives be amended to provide that advertising
for the expenditure of nonbudgeted money shall be applicable for requested items
in! excess of $25,000 00 rather than $5,000 00 effective immediately, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That Rule IV—Order of Business of the Rules of the Board of
Representatives be amended to provide that advertising for the expenditure of
nonbudgeted money shall be applicable for requested items in excess of $25,000 00
rather than $5,000 00 effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 198—EASEMENT TO NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC &
GAS CORPORATION—TOWN OF GROTON
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and di-
rected to execute an easement to the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
on property owned by the County of Tompkins in the Town of Groton on the Peru-
ville-McLean Road, copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board
RESOLUTION NO 199—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
OLD COURTHOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $8,750 10 to be paid from the County Building Capital
Construction Account are
Kimble Plumbing and Heating, Inc
Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning—#10 $6,863 00
Plumbing—Final 1,887 10
$8,750 10
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 200—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY COSTS—
OLD COURTHOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, in occupying the Old Courthouse, the following costs of moving
departments and additional equipment needed for the Courtroom are
George E Treyz, Inc —Moving Sheriff's Department $132 00
—Moving Personnel Department 198 00 $330 00
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Race Office Equipment Co , Inc —Desk and Chair—
Judges Chambers 336 74
—Wall Mounted Ashtrays 138 60
—12 Side Chairs—
Lawyers and Judges
Room 657 72 $1,133 06
Sylvan Tech Industries, Inc —Desk—County Clerk Court
Attendant 277 50 $277 50
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and di-
rected to pay said claims out of the County Building Capital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO. 201—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS
COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $89,875 25 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
Levatich•Miller•Hoffman P C and Fred H
Thomas Associates P C Architectural Fees $49,800 00
Other reimburseable expenses (printing of contract
specifications, etc ) 22,593 52 $72,393 52
Donohue -Halverson, Inc
Plumbing $17,481 73
Total $89,875 25
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 202—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK—HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 89-1975 and No 75-1976 authorized topographic
survey for the new hospital site, and
WHEREAS, additional survey work was authorized beyond that previously
authorized in the amount of $863 59, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the required additional survey work in the above amount be and the same
hereby is approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said payment to T G Miller, P C , Engineers and Surveyors
from the Hospital Construction Account
RESOLUTION NO 203—APPROVAL OF RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (RSVP)—APPROPRIATION FROM
CONTINGENT FUND
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Theisen A lengthy discussion took
place Ayes—Representatives Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Theisen, Webster,
Benson, Culligan, Dates -9 Noes—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Holden, Kerr,
Watros, MacNeil -6 Adopted
WHEREAS, Retired Senior Volunteer Programs have been established in 30
New York State Counties and proven effective in providing meaningful activities
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for older citizens and expanded volunteer services to their communities, and
WHEREAS, $22,000 in federal funds from ACTION, the federal volunteer
coordinating agency, to Tompkins County for federal fiscal 1977 to support a local
RSVP Program, and
WHEREAS, no local RSVP in New York State has experienced a withdrawal
of federal funds in its first five years of operation given successful operation of
the program by a sponsor, and
WHEREAS, the amount of federal funds granted to RSVP programs in their
initial year have remained stable in ensuing years, and
WHEREAS, RSVP programs in New York State which have operated beyond
a five-year period are being continued currently at the same stable level of fund-
ing experienced in the past, and
WHEREAS, ACTION has expressed its intention to continue to fund success-
ful RSVP programs at the 70% federal 30% local cost sharing for as long as
communities continue to need such support, and
WHEREAS, the Congress has expressed a similar intention by voting in-
creasing appropriations to ACTION for the operation of the RSVP in the U S ,
and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council will sponsor an
RSVP Program in Tompkins County, contingent upon obtaining the initially re-
quired 10% local share, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
the Tompkins County Board of Representatives hereby approves the RSVP pro-
gram and appropriates the sum of $605 00 from the Contingent Fund (Code A-
1990) to Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (Code A-7612), to cover the
local share required from October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books,
RESOLVED, further, That this board hereby approves the aforesaid program
for the calendar year, 1977, said local share estimated to be $2,440 00 being 10%
of the estimated total cost of project for the year 1977
RESOLUTION NO. 204—REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION—
WELFARE REFORM
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight Adopted
WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to loin with other counties of the State
in strongly urging the federal and state governments to be responsive to the de-
sires of the majority of its constituents in bringing about changes in the present
confusing welfare programs, and
WHEREAS, the uncontrollable costs of these programs are placing an im-
possible burden on local taxpayers without actually achieving the desired objec-
tives because of poorly planned and uncoordinated efforts by the many depart-
ments and agencies involved, and
WHEREAS, the only relief possible is through a complete, indepth review and
subsequent change of the federal and state legislation which created the untenable
situation, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That federal and state governments listen and respond to the
requests of the people and immediately undertake whatever action is necessary to
restructure the present overwhelming public welfare system and establish an ef-
fective, workable program which will both meet the needs of those individuals
eligible for such programs as well as providing the tax relief so urgently de-
manded by the taxpaying public,
RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator
Jacob K Javits, Senator James Buckley, Congressman Matthew McHugh, Con-
gressman William F Walsh, Senator William T Smith, Assemblyman Gary A
Lee, and all other county boards, New York State Association of Counties, Chair-
man, NYSAOC Board Chairmen Subcommittee, Chairman, Supervisors and Coun-
ty Legislators' Association
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RESOLUTION NO 205—ACCEPTANCE OF BID—AIRPORT FIRE AND
CRASH EQUIPMENT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Watros Discussion followed Adopted
WHEREAS, the Fire and Disaster Coordinator and the Airport Manager
have duly advertised for bids for fire and crash rescue equipment to be used at the
Tompkins County Airport, and
WHEREAS, Walter Motor Truck Company, Voorheesville, New York is the
lowest responsible bidder for said equipment meeting all specifications on file in
the Fire and Disaster Coordinator's office for a total bid of $178,553 00, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee and the Fire and Disaster Coordinator, That the said bid of Walter Motor
Truck Company, Voorheesville, New York in the amount of $178,553 00 be and the
same hereby are accepted contingent on the Airport Development Assistance Pro-
gram Grant offer from New York State and the Federal Aviation Administration
RESOLVED, further, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator be and he here-
by is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 206—ADDITIONAL PAY—INCREASED DUTIES—JANE
CULLINGS—MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, Dr Robert Hamhsch, Commissioner of Mental Health, has re-
signed effective September 1, 1976, and
WHEREAS, as a result of said resignation, Jane Culhngs has increased ad-
ministrative responsibility, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That Jane Culhngs receive as additional pay per pay period for increased admin-
istrative responsibility, the gross sum of $34 44 commencing September 1, 1976,
and to continue until such time as a new Commissioner of Mental Health Services
or Chief Psychiatrist reports for work Sufficient monies to pay said increased
compensation are presently in the current budget
RESOLUTION NO. 207—ADDITIONAL PAY—INCREASED DUTIES—
DR ROBERTA BATT—MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey A lengthy discussion took
place concerning funding A roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes—
Representatives Livesay, Robey, Theisen, Culligan (voting more for the backing
of the Mental Health Board They are in a bind That is the reason to help them
out), Dates (support chairman of committee) -5 Noes—Representatives Benson,
Clynes, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Kidney, Miller, Watros, Webster, MacNeil -10
RESOLUTION LOST
WHEREAS, Dr Robert Hamhsch, Commissioner of Mental Health, has re-
signed effective September 1, 1976, and
WHEREAS, as a result of said resignation, Dr Roberta Batt, Clime Director,
has increased medical -psychiatric duties, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That Dr Robert Batt, Clinic Director, receive as additional pay per pay period for
increased medical -psychiatric duties, the gross sum of $96 32 commencing Septem-
ber 13, 1976, and to continue until such time as other arrangements are made
Sufficient monies to pay said increased compensation are presently in the current
budget
Mr Dates said he will call a meeting of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee
There was discussion on the creation of Director of Mental Health to Grade
19. Mr Dates said they will discuss it and come in with a resolution
September 13, 1976 133
Mr Clynes laid the following names on the table for consideration of appoint-
ment to the Environmental Management Council Village of Groton—Roy Rounse-
ville, Village of Trumansburg—Roy Lattime, Building Txades Council—John
Cortright
Mr Watros placed in nomination to the Intergovernmental Relations Study
Committee the name of Henry Doney Upon hearing no further nominations, the
Chairman declared Mr Doney a member of the Committee
Chairman MacNeil said Representative Kerr's resignation becomes effective
at the end of this month He extended thanks and appreciation to him on behalf
of the board
As the church bells of area churches began ringing, Chairman MacNeil opened
the dedication ceremony for the Old Courthouse He thanked Mrs Elizabeth Mul-
holland for the lovely flower arrangements He introduced and extended thanks to
William Downing, the architect for the project and Mr Edward McGinnis, Presi-
dent of the Bar Association He also introduced Mr Gary A Lee, Assemblyman
He welcomed everyone and called upon Representative Henry Theisen
Mr Theisen introduced Mr Armand L Adams who has practiced law for
thirty-five years He is also very interested in history
Mr Adams made the following address
Today we are assembled to "dedicate" what is presently called the "Old Court
House"
' So far as I can ascertain the building in which we are now meeting has never
been formally dedicated In the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser of January 10, 1855,
we read
"The new Court House will be ready for use at the January term, which is to
be held on the 22nd inst The building is a superb one, finished in the most
beautiful and substantial manner and at a very moderate cost The Court
Room is upon the second story and occupies the entire area of the building
and will seat a larger number of persons than will ever under normal circum-
stances be called thither On the first floor are rooms for the accommodations
of furies, witness, etc , fitted up in fine order and warmed by two furnaces in
the cellar, which also heat the Court Room The windows are of stained glass,
which softens and mellows the light, without detracting from the strength
No effort has been spared by the contractors, Messrs Apgar and Earl, to
make the building a model one, and that they have been successful in their
desire, the building shows beyond contradiction The reproach of the old Court
House is gone from Tompkins forever!"
On the 22nd of January, 1855, without further fanfare, the Supreme Court
convened and the building was opened to the public On the preceding Christmas
day, the bell in the belfry rang out the tidings of the season
Nor is any dedication or even a rededication of this edifice necessary In the
legal sense a dedication is the recognition of the giving and the acceptance of
private property for a public use, the word itself being derived from the Latin
"dedi" which translated is "I have given" In the layman's language it is an act or
a rite which either (1) sets something (in this case, a public building) aside for a
particular use, or (2) constitutes a tribute to a person or cause
It is confusing to speak of the "Old Court House" because the word "old" is
one of relativity Someday perhaps the present County Building, commonly re-
ferred to as the "New Court House" will outlive its usefulness and be replaced
How then will its successor be designated? By what name will we then call the
present Tioga Street Office Building
Hopefully a more descriptive name can be chosen for this structure, than the
prefix "old", which will recognize the part it has in the past played, and in the
future will play, in the culture and progress of the County
Today, I want to tell you something about the trials, tribulations and tri-
umphs of this building and the Bench and Bar who played a part in the drama
Much of what I say with reference to the history of the building will be repetition
of information assembled by three former County Historians, W Glenn Norris and
134 September 13, 1976
William Heidt, both now deceased, and Lois O'Connor Its history has been "writ-
ten -up" in publications of the DeWitt Historical Society in 1968 and Historic
Ithaca, Inc in 1974
The Old Court House is said to be the oldest Gothic Revival court house in
New York State Next to the Eight Square School on the Hanshaw Road, it is the
oldest public building in the County It has been designated a "State Historical
Landmark" by the New York State Historic Trust and has a place on the National
Register of Historic Places
Tompkins County was created from Cayuga and Seneca Counties by Act of
the State Legislature on April 7, 1817 That Act (Chapter 189) designated the
Village of Ithaca as the County seat and provided that unless the County within
one year acquired a site for a court house and gaol and raised $7,000 00 to "erect
the same", the area of the new County was to "be re -annexed to the original coun-
ties to which it formerly belonged "
The condition was immediately complied with The first deed recorded May 2,
1817 in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, which is indexed as "Book A, page
1", is a deed from Simeon DeWitt (William Linn, his attorney-in-fact) to the
"Supervisors of the County of Tompkins" It was dated May 1, 1817 and conveyed
Lot 158 of the DeWitt lands in the Village of Ithaca, Town of Ulysses, in the
northeast corner of the west half of the Block comprising a lot, having a frontage
of 66 feet on Mill (now Court) Street and a depth of 200 feet
The first court house, erected on the northerly 100 feet of the lot was a small
wooden structure 45 feet by 58 feet, the cost of which was "kept to $3500 00"
The other seven lots of similar size comprising the rest of the west half of
the block were purchased from Simeon DeWitt by the Second Presbyterian Church
in Ulysses (now the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca), and comprise the pres-
ent Presbyterian Church and all of DeWitt Park The eastern half of the block,
consisting of eight lots each 200 feet by 66 feet were sold to private individuals
By purchasers in 1827 and 1829 the County acquired an additional 77 feet on Mill
Street to a depth of 100 feet on which was erected the jail and sheriff's offices
As is stated in the quoted 1854 news article, the 1817 court house was an item
of "reproach" or discredit The first court house saved the County from reannexa-
tion and served it for 37 years when an expanding population produced increased
county business and necessitated a new facility
By Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of November 25, 1853, the sum of
$12,000 00 was appropriated "for the erection of a new Court House for this
County upon the site and adjoining lands of the present one, which from decay
has become untenantable", and a Committee of three was appointed to "procure
plans and specifications" The committee selected John F Maurice of Umon
Spring as the architect and Peter Apgar was engaged as the building contractor
According to a January 4, 1854 article in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser
"The Board of Supervisors have advertised for proposals for building a new
Court House, which has long been needed The Board agreed upon a plan for
the house It will be of brick, in the Gothic style about 70 feet long by 50 feet
wide and will seat about double the old building It will be one of the hand-
somest buildings in the State The main front is at the south with a bell tower
on the west corner The building is two stories The Court Room on the second
floor is approached by two flights of stairs, one at each end
On the first floor are to be rooms for the Supervisors, Grand Jury, Sheriff,
District Attorney and witnesses attending the Grand Jury It reflects great
credit upon the architect, Mr John H Maurice "
On February 8, 1854, the Board accepted a bid from Henry S Walbridge to
purchase the old building, except two iron doors and the bricks in the chimney for
$250 00 On February 15, 1854 the first court house was torn down Thereafter
construction of the new building was begun By August 7, 1854, the side walls and
ends of the new structure were up and by the end of December the "new" court
house was completed, at a cost of $12,154 00, only slightly more than the appro-
priated sum
The first term of court held in the then new court house was presided over
by Douglas Boardman, County Judge and Surrogate
In 1871, seventeen years after the erection of the structure, it was found that
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"several supporting beams had rotted off, the furnace entirely worthless, and the
building generally out of repair" Accordingly these repairs including a new slate
roof were made in 1872
From 1872 to 1878 the difficulty in ventilation, heating and lighting continued
to plague the Supervisors In 1879 repairs were made to eliminate the discomforts
of mephatic gases and impure air, replace the stained glass windows with clear
glass, and move the Judge's bench farther back to the south to make room at the
north end of the building for Judge's Chambers and retiring rooms, the cost of
which was about $2,000 00
In 1894, major alterations to the building were made, this time under the
guidance of architect William Henry Miller Among the changes made at this time,
we understand that to eliminate heating costs, the attic was built, forming the
present Court room Victorian ceiling, but as you will observe on each side of the
room quadrant brackets a part of the original roof trusses project from the walls
At this time also the exterior brick walls were covered with rough gray stucco
The first court house served the County for 36 years, the second for 80 years
As long ago as 1894 the latter was held inadequate, but it was not until 40 years
later that the present structure on North Tioga Street replaced it
In 1932 the Board of Supervisors decided to build a new modern County Office
Building to house not only the Courts, but also all County offices, and the building
now under consideration thereafter became known as the "old Court House" What
to do with it was an immediate problem Its ultimate use and/or disposition was a
controversial subject for a period of 42 years, until it was finally settled in 1974
In May, 1932 the County transferred title to the Old Court House, its original
200 x 66 foot lot and another 20 feet from the old Jail lot to the First Baptist
Church in exchange for a smaller lot owned by that Church on Tioga Street, which
became a part of the location for the present County Building (Deeds 229/327 and
229/380) From that time on through 1935 in "Letters to the Editor", by petitions,
and at public hearings the people strongly expressed their desire that the County
repurchase the building and protect it and retain it as a "priceless heritage"
In pointing out that it is important to preserve the record of the past and
recommending that the building be used to house the historical artifacts of the
DeWitt Historical Society, Romeyn Berry, in a 1934 column of "State & Tioga"
concluded
"If the purchase is almost justified to protect a large investment for public
purposes, surely it is fully warranted for this additional reason in the common
good And one does not have to be a sentimentalist to feel that land given by
Simeon DeWitt for the use of all citizens forever, should be kept for the use
of all citizens forever "
On April 25, 1934 the Supervisors voted to repurchase the old Court House
for $8,500 00 The deed was accomplished on February 11, 1935 the Court House
(and part, but not all of the land originally deeded by the County to the Church)
again became the property of the County (Deed 236/296)
Since that time the Old Court House has been occupied by a succession of
County offices and public agencies, including Social Services, Probation, Sheriff's
Offices, Special Hearing rooms, and the Tompkins County Travelling Library On
December 20, 1939 the Board of Supervisors authorized the move of the DeWitt
Historical Society from very limited quarters in the new County Building to the
entire second floor (court room) and most of the basement of the Old Court House
Minor alterations have been made from time to time on the first floor to ac-
commodate changes in tenants, but fortunately the second floor court room was
left almost intact subject to deterioration
We come now to the 1970's when again the increase in County activities called
for additional office space The old Court House was in disrepair, expensive to
maintain and in its then physical condition not adaptable for general office use
The County had already acquired the buildings and lands in DeWitt Park formerly
occupied by Ithaca College Certain segments of the County felt that the old Court
House should be abandoned and razed and that a new County Office Building be
erected in DeWitt Park to replace it Just as many others felt that such a Historic
Landmark should be retained, rehabilitated, restored and put to use
The National Historical Preservation Act of 1966 played a part in the rescue
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of this historic building which is such an integral part of the DeWitt Park Historic
District Histoiic Ithaca, Inc and other City and County historical groups and
public minded citizens actively campaigned for the preservation of the building
Historic Ithaca published a pamphlet, entitled "The Old Court House—a Major
Landmark of Tompkins County", a few copies of which are available today
The result of all these efforts by all of the citizens of Tompkins County is this
beautiful building, which for the want of a better name we call the "Old Court
House" The Board of Representatives, on the 16th day of April, 1973, voted for
complete restoration In September, 1975, funded by a promised grant of $138,-
000 00 from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development, as a part
of the historical preservation program, matched and substantially supplemented
by tax funds appropriated by the Board of Representatives, renovation was com-
menced
William Downing Associates served as architects, Prof Stephen W Jacobs as
Historical Consultant, and the general contractor was McGuire and Bennett The
work was completed in the summer of 1976 at a total cost including furnishings,
architects fees, debt financing and extras of $662,000 00 ($661,875 33) Of this sum
the federal grant was $150,000 00 for construction costs (in addition to which
H U D paid $12,500 00 for relocation expenses) so that the net cost to the County
was $512,000 00
While the architecture and exterior of the building was retained, the interior
is completely new It was gutted to the walls, the floors, stairways, wood framing
and all interior faces except the roof beams and ceilings of the Court Room were
replaced with structural steel and concrete The basement was completely exca-
vated and converted into rooms and facilities for the Sheriff's Department and
Personnel Department The second floor is again a court room with most of the
original architectural features preserved The exterior has been recoated with a
smooth stucco, a raised seam metal roof replaced the old shingles, the windows
have been repaired and glazed
The result is a building of fire resistant construction which is wholly usable
for the originally intended purposes—court rooms and county offices Yes, the cost
is substantially more (over 50 times greater) than the original cost 122 years ago,
but the net cost to the taxpayers, after deducting the grant for historical preser-
vation is no more and probably less than the cost of a new building of like size
would be today
Something should be said about the Bench and Bar who were active partici-
pants in the daily activities of the Courts Francis Miles Finch is the only member
of the Tompkins County Bar who served as a Judge of the Court of Appeals He
was formerly a Surrogate of the County and as an active attorney was a principal
proponent of the 1878 and 1894 renovations of the building Douglas Boardman
served as County Judge and Surrogate and later as a Supreme Court Justice
While our more recent Supreme Court Justices Riley Heath and Harold Simpson
never served on the bench while court was held in the Old Court House, they were
active practitioners at the bar in this Court Room prior to their elevation to the
bench
The Old County Court House is an important part of our heritage To me it
has had special signficance and importance From 1939 to 1974, through my active
association with the DeWitt Historical Society it has been home But even more
than that, the court life which took place in the Court Room when and while it
served as the County Court House is near and dear to me My active practice of
the law began in 1935 and therefore my personal legal experiences have been as-
sociated with the present or "New" Court House, but my actual acquaintance with
the activities in this structure anti date my own admission to the Bar
Because my father, the late Arthur G Adams, was District Attorney for 28
years, beginning in 1916, I have been more than aware of the interesting legal
cases tried in this very room In at least one, the trial of James E Hall for the
murder of Ralph McArthur in 1930, I actively participated in the prosecution
while I was a law student
Standing here today I am reminded also of other important felony cases
prosecuted by my father in this room, of and to which I was a spectator and ob-
server, and the facts and trial techniques of which were discussed, commented
September 13, 1976 137
upon and tried and retried "at home" Among these I particularly recall are
— The 1919 investigation and trial of Donald Fether for the death by drowning
in Cayuga Lake of Hazel Crance, Tompkins County's own "American Trag-
edy", which received nationwide attention and publicity, because of the dis-
covery by dragging the lake of the twisted and knotted trousers and fastened
belt of the defendant leading to the suspicion that the girl's body may have
been tied to a rock by the trousers and belt and so weighted as to cause it to
sink in the lake,
—The arson Trials of Elizabeth Whitlock which resulted in the first conviction
in a New York State Couit, based on the testimony of a dog who took the
scent of the defendant's boots and followed it to the burned buildings,
—The trial of James and Agnes Kearny for the torture, inhuman treatment and
murder of their five year old daughter whose tongue was burned and body
branded by a hot poker,
—The murder trial of Mott Castle, a member of a family of dwarfs who killed a
full size child born to his wife and buried the child in the cabbage patch,
—The trial for murder of Isabel Wigden, the bodies of whose twin babies were
thrown into Fall Creek and ended up in the Gun Shop's water race way,
— The axe slaying of his wife by Curley Barnes,
—The trial of Edward Lee for the murder of Napolean Jackson, a well respected
negro citizen, and particularly the nationwide search for the murderer after
the discovery several months after disappearance of a hand and arm sticking
above ground and well preserved by cool spring water, and
— Perhaps most of all the 1935 famous "Little Red Hen" case (which was tried
in the new Courtroom and not this one) where the tilt of the tail feathers of
a particular hen was the crucial evidence considered by the jury
The investigation, apprehension and trial for murder of James Hall, in which
I, as an embryo lawyer participated, was the subject of several stories in Dynamic
Detective and other magazines, because of the fine detective work of Trooper John
Kelly, Police Chief William Marshall and Sheriff Harrison (no relation) Adams
and their associates aided by experts at Cornell, who discovered among other
things that particles of skin and hair under the fingernails of the murder victim
contained gold leaf, customarily used by sign painters which led the officers to
Hall and a blood splattered hat which further identified Hall with the murder
Not all of these trials resulted in a conviction which withstood the review by
Appellate Courts Some were dismissed or reversed on appeal, as for example, the
Fether case where, like an earlier Tompkins County case (that of Edward Ruloff
ini1843) the corpus delecti doctrine was invoked, as the body of the alleged victim
was never recovered from Cayuga Lake, or the James Hall case where the Appel-
late Court decided that there were insufficient grounds for the admission into evi-
dence of a dying declaration as a part of the res gestae.
I am glad that the "Old Court House" will again be a Court House and that
there will again be a Court Room in which the Bench and Bar will deliberate and
consider the righting and adjudication of civil and criminal wrongs
All citizens of the County are and can rightly be proud of its Legislative Rep-
resentatives who made the decision to invest in the future by preserving the past
I also commend those citizens who fought the valiant fight to preserve the old as
a part of our heritage
We cannot here, in the legal sense, dedicate this building as gift from a pri-
vate owner to the County for a public use We can, however, constitute these pro-
ceedings as a dedication in the laymen's language
As an Act of DEDICATION, I do now, and we here today do, pay TRIBUTE,
not only to the citizens and Representatives who made the preservation of this
building possible, and the Bench and Bar who practiced within its walls, but also
to the CAUSE for which they stood
In that sense "I give" and I ask the Chairman of the Board of Representatives
to "accept" this structure
Chairman MacNeil accepted the structure on behalf of the Board of Repre-
sentatives He thanked Mr Steven Jacobs, who was the historical consultant, and
members of the Board for getting the job done
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REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present 15 Representatives
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of September 13, 1976 meeting were approved subject to correc-
tion by the clerk
Chairman MacNeil announced he has issued a proclamation designating the
week of October 3, 1976 as National 4-H Week He also announced he has asked
Mr Dates to be in charge of the dedication of the Glenn Turner Terminal Building
on October 3 at the airport
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received and/or re-
ferred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Lawrence Kahn, Attorney, North American Van Lines re em-
ployee Leslie Ciispell, Jr re incident at Tompkins County Airport parking lot,
press release — Swine Flu Immunization Program, memorandum from Joel D
Robinson, Director, re political activities under the Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act, resolution of Cattaraugus County to investigate feasibility of
constitutional challenge to State and Federal Welfare Laws, and support of Erie
County's actions, resolution of Herkimer County re social welfare reform, letter
from Assemblyman Gary A Lee recommending Old Courthouse be named in honor
of Supreme Court Justice Harold Simpson, resolutions of Chemung County re
welfare reform, memorandum from Congressman McHugh re hearing on Public
Works Employment Act, copy of Allegheny County's Advisory Committee's report
on Social Services, resolutions from Cayuga County re welfare reform, resolution
of Rockland County re controls on medicaid programs, letter from Congressman
McHugh re Route 96, rail service and Allegheny Air Service in Tompkins County,
letter fiom Congressman McHugh re current disaster relief program, Draft of the
Final Report of Challenge Industries/Meadow House Study Committee, letter
from Arthur W Brodeur, Chairman of the Joint Conference Committee, re psychi-
atric care unit at the new hospital, letter from Sheriff Robert Howard opposing
new minimum standards for county jails effective October 1, 1976, for reasons of
security and costs, Department of Labor sent letter re 1976 Public Works Employ-
ment Act; NYS Office for Aging notification of Award and Budget providing for
increase in funding to second year Area Plan of Tompkins County and enclosed
copies of subcontracts, applications and budgets, copy of affidavit for reason for
applicant to collect certain data re Case 80002 Cayuga Station
Under privilege of the floor Mr Kerr introduced James Ray who will replace
him on the board October 1
Chairman MacNeil said he had the privilege of being an officer at the Bicycle
Race around Cayuga Lake Representative Livesay's son holds the record
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said they met to review hospital
proposed budget for the coming year The budget is much more optimistic this
year than before The committee will meet Tuesday to review Health Department
and Mental Health Department budgets
Chairman MacNeil gave the pen used by John Murphy to sign bonds for the
Hospital to Mr Culligan to present to the Hospital Board of Managers.
Mr Clynes requested that a resolution pertaining to realignment of fiscal af-
fairs department at the hospital be considered this morning
September 27, 1976 139
Mr Robey said the Mental Health Board at their meeting last week did accept
the report of Challenge/Meadow House Study Committee and it was forwarded to
this Board
Mr Holden, Chairman, Personnel Committee, said he attended the Tri -County
Solid Waste Committee meeting Some counties have been voting for the Phase II
Program They would like to add Chemung, Broome, Tioga Counties He feels the
Planning and Public Works and Budget and Administration Committees should
meet on this matter He said he will also ask for withdrawal of a resolution later
in the meeting
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met last week and are continuing to review budgets
Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Correction Committee, said they
met to approve budgets He said they have a problem—the court takeover of the
judicial system
1 Mr Dates urged committee chairmen to get their budgets in to the Budget
and Administration Committee as soon as possible He also said the County hired
an insurance consultant which Mr Murphy will report on later They will be
bringing in a sense of feeling resolution on Human Services Coalition report He
also asked how the Human Services Coalition is evaluated Chairman MacNeil said
he would review the matter
Mr Miller said he has been meeting with the Human Services Coalition and
they have a report they would like to give to the board.
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said Mr Burr has been working closely
with the Mayper Company doing an insurance review He said specifications are
being written and will be advertised early in October He feels they are progress-
ing on schedule and is happy with the way the study has gone so far He also re-
ported relative to the bonds In his opinion he felt they should have gotten a Triple
A rating instead of the Double A rating that was received, however, they got as
good a rate as they could possibly get going into the market at this time
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported he and the Personnel Commis-
sionei attended the on-call child abuse department employee hearing regarding
discretionary time off He also reported they have a motion for oral depositions on
Joseph Joch and Robert Hines which they have cross moved for a protective order
so they can have it before a referee in an orderly manner in the Courthouse
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, said they
met September 17 They will be meeting the first Thursday of the month at 7 30
a m to review the bills of the previous month and anything else that comes up
The contractors will have a revised copy of all the contracts and hopefully they
can be signed this week Cowper, Inc is doing a good job 70% to 80% of the con-
tractors have their subcontractors in line and jobs staked out and the earthmoving
equipment moved on the site last week
Chairman MacNeil appointed an Executive Committee to work with Cowper,
Inc and the architects during the construction period Donald Culligan, Eugene
Arnold, Elmer Phillips, Lloyd Schreher, Howard Stevenson, John Murphy
Mr Webster reported that the Criminal Justice Advisory Board met Thursday
and heard a recommendation from the subcommittee on alternatives The other
subcommittees have been working with Mental Health problems related to the jail
and is in the process of making a connection with the hospital construction par-
ticularly in respect to the psychiatric wing and feels there may be some solutions
to the problems they have had in the jail He thinks it is a constructive move on
the committee's part Later in the meeting he will lay on the table a name for
consideration for appointment to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board
Mrs Livesay said the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation Committee is hopefully
coming to the end of their deliberations and have a recommendation to make. Their
140 September 27, 1976
next meeting is October 7 The Nutrition for the Elderly Program has been evalu-
ated by the State and received very good marks
Chairman MacNeil announced that the Boardman House Agreement between
the County and the Central Research Group will be signed at 4 30 p m today
Permission was given to add a resolution to the agenda pertaining to reclassi-
fication of positions—Tompkins County Hospital and to withdraw a resolution per-
taining to reclassification of positions—Budget and Administration Department
RESOLUTION NO 208—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS—
MENTAL HEALTH
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey A lengthy discussion took
place Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Budget and Administra-
tion Committees, That effective immediately, the position of Commissioner of Men-
tal Health (23-02), non-competitive class, labor grade XXIII, be abolished and one
position of Chief Psychiatrist (23-04), competitive class, labor grade XXIII and
one position of Director of Mental Health Services (19-14), competitive class,
labor grade XIX, be created
RESOLVED, further, That a public hearing be held at 10 00 a m on October
11, 1976 at the Board of Representatives' Chambers of the Tompkins County
Courthouse to amend the Tompkins County Charter and Code, Article XIII, De-
partment of Mental Health
RESOLUTION NO 209—AWARD OF BIDS—COUNTY LIBRARY
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Library has advertised for bids for library furniture
in accordance with specifications filed in its office, and
WHEREAS, Kernan Library Office Group, Inc of New Hartford, New York,
was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of $9,514 25 for Items
1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, and
WHEREAS, Benche, Inc of East Syracuse, New York, was the lowest respon-
sible bidder with a bid in the amount of $2,699 59 for Item 5, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the bids above listed be and the same hereby are accepted and the
Director of the Library be and he hereby is authorized to complete said transac-
tions on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 210—AWARD OF BID—ELECTION SUPPLIES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Elections have duly advertised for bids in
accordance with certain specifications filed in their office for printing of the No-
vember 1976 general election supplies, and
WHEREAS, Arnold Printing Corporation of Ithaca, New York, is the lowest
responsible bidder meeting said specifications with a net bid of $7,990 00, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the bid of Arnold Printing Corporation be and the same hereby is
accepted and the Commissioners of Elections be and they hereby are authorized to
complete said transaction on behalf of the county
At this time the Chairman declared a recess Following the recess an Execu-
tive Session of the Board took place
The meeting reconvened at 11 50 a m
September 27, 1976 141
RESOLUTION NO 211—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
I
1 WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $759 60 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
Ithaca Journal News (Legal Ad—Bids—Radiographic Equipment) $ 16 66
Rural News (Legal Ad—Bids—Radiographic Equipment) 16 53
Beam Travel Center, Inc (Flight to New York) 108 00
Sykes, Galloway & Dikeman (Professional Services rendered) 330 00
Rural News (Legal Ad—Bids—Construction) 37 05
Ithaca Journal (Legal Ad—Bids—Construction) 35.36
Allegheny Airhnes (New York to Bond Attorneys) 216 00
$759 60
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 212—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted.
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $3,520 00 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 107—(Construction Costs—engineering fee, specifica-
tions, for installation of an electrical demand
control system) $3,520 00
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amount be and the same hereby is audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 213—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Culligan Discussion followed Adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Budget and Administra-
tion Committees, That the sum of $5,000 00 be transferred from Mental Health
Administration, Personal Services (A-4310 100) to Contractual and Other Ex-
penses (A-4310 400),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 214—CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL—
TOWN OF ITHACA
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, this board is informed that errors were made in the 1974 and
1975 Assessment Rolls in the Town of Ithaca, namely, That Parcel No 6-71-1-
11 52 owned by the Town of Ithaca was erroneously placed on the taxable portion
of said Assessment Rolls whereas same should have been placed in the exempt
portion, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That Parcel No 6-71-1-11 52 be expunged from the taxable portion of said
142 September 27, 1976
Assessment Rolls and placed in the exempt portion of the 1974 and 1975 Assess-
ment Rolls in the Town of Ithaca, and on the 1974 School Taxes and 1975 Town &
County Taxes charge the County $12 31, the Town of Ithaca $4 41 and the School
District $32 34 and on the 1975-76 School Taxes and 1976 Town & County Taxes
charge the County $5 02, the Town of Ithaca $4 26 and the School District $33 07
RESOLUTION NO. 215—ACCEPTANCE OF BID—VASI—AIRPORT.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, the Airport Manager and the Commissioner of Public Works
have duly advertised for bids for a Visual Approach Slope Indicator System to be
installed at the Tompkins County Airport, and
WHEREAS, E W Kuhn Electric, Inc , 4873 Wetzel Road, Liverpool, New
York, is the lowest responsible bidder for said system meeting all specifications on
file in the office of T G Miller, Engineers and Surveyors, 203 North Aurora
Street, Ithaca, New York for a total bid of $20,500 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the bid of E W Kuhn Electric Inc , Liverpool, New York, in the amount
of $20,500 00 be and the same hereby is accepted
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he
hereby is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That monies for said project shall be provided by sep-
arate financing resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 216—ACCEPTANCE OF BID—AIRPORT SECURITY
FENCING
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the Airport Manager and the Commissioner of Public Works
have duly advertised for bids for security fencing and gates to be installed at the
Tompkins County Airport, and
WHEREAS, Skil-Balt Fence Company, 149 Grand Central Avenue, Elmira
Heights, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for said system meeting all
specifications on file in the office of T G Miller, Engineers and Surveyors, 203
North Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York for a total bid of $27,088 00, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Pubhc Works Commit-
tee, That the said bid of Skil-Balt Fence Company, Elmira Heights, New York in
the amount of $27,088 00 be and the same hereby is accepted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the County
RESOLVED, further, That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he here-
by is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That monies of said project shall be provided by sep-
arate financing resolution
RESOLUTION NO 217—AWARD OF BID—ROOFS—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has advertised for bids for
roof repairs to the Terminal and Restaurant Buildings at the Tompkins County
Airport and
WHEREAS, C F Evans Company, Inc of Elmira, New York is the lowest
responsible bidder for work on said buildings with a bid of $9,200 00 in accordance
with specifications on file at the Commissioner of Pubhc Works office, now there-
fore be it
September 27, 1976 143
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee and the Commissioner of Public Works, That the bid of C F Evans Com-
pany, Inc in the amount of $9,200 00 be and the same hereby is accepted and the
Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute said
contract on behalf of the county
RESOLVED, further, That payment be made from the following accounts
Airport Capital Account
Federal Revenue Sharing
Revenue Account F-9550 931
Appropriation from
Other Unclassified Revenue B-2770
$ 721 40
4,089 00
4,389 60
$9,200 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 218—ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFER FROM FAA
FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has submitted a grant offer
to Tompkins County dated September 27, 1976 entitled Project No 6-36-0047-04,
Contract No FA -EA -1501, for a maximum amount of $210,097 representing 90%
of the total costs ($233,441) of the following proposed improvements at the County
Airport
— Purchase of a CFR Vehicle
—Construction of improved security fencing and gates
— Construction of a VASI system on Runway 32, and
WHEREAS, a copy of said grant offer, unexecuted, is incorporated herein by
reference and is made part thereof, and
WHEREAS, the N Y S Department of Transportation has additionally agreed
to share in 7 5% of the cost ($17,508), leaving 2 5% as the local share in the
amount of $5,836, and
WHEREAS, these improvements are recommended by both the Federal Avia-
tion Administration and the N Y S Department of Transportation to improve
safety and security at the Airport, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives hereby accepts the grant of-
fer and does authorize and direct the Chairman of the Board to execute said grant
agreement on behalf of the County of Tompkins,
RESOLVED, further, That monies for said project shall be provided by sep-
arate financing resolution,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to the County Administrator, Commissioner of Planning, Commis-
sioner of Public Works, Airport Manager, N Y S Department of Transportation,
and three copies to the Federal Aviation Administration
RESOLUTION NO. 219—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS—HOSPITAL
(Fiscal Services Department)
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Kerr Discussion took place Mr Holden
said the resolution had not been through the Personnel Committee and feels they
are setting a precedent if this resolution is passed today. It was Moved by Mr
Holden, seconded by Mr Haight, That this resolution be tabled Ayes—Represen-
tatives Haight, Holden, Kidney, Robey, Theisen -5 Noes—Representatives Ben-
son, Clynes, Culligan (emphasize the Chairman should be given prerogative of
calling special meeting), Dates, Kerr, Livesay, Miller, Watros, Webster, MacNeil
—10 Motion to Table Lost A voice vote was taken on the resolution Adopted
with Representatives Haight, Holden and Robey casting dissenting votes.
144 September 27, 1976
WHEREAS, a thorough study of the staffing and job titles of the Fiscal Serv-
ices Department has been conducted by members of the County and Hospital ad-
ministrations and the accounting firm of Ernst & Ernst, and
WHEREAS, certain changes are recommended as a result of that study, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Hospital Board of Managers and
the Health Committee, That the proposed reclassification as on file be approved,
RESOLVED, further, That individuals currently occupying the titles of
Comptroller and Office Manager be retained at their current salary in the titles of
Chief Accountant and Bookkeeper, respectively, for a period not to exceed one (1)
year
RESOLUTION NO 220—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros Mr Culligan questioned an
item listed on the audit sheet Ayes—Representatives Kerr, Kidney, Livesay, Mil-
ler, Robey, Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Dates, Haight, Holden -13
Noes—Representative Culligan (no on principle), MacNeil (sympathizing with
Culligan) -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 99,673 14
Encumbrances 665 00
Dog Fund 370 60
Printing Transfers 2,493 38
Airport 8,941 32
Highway 321,323 38
Total Audit $433,253 23
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
Mr Clynes placed in nomination the following people to be appointed to the
Environmental Management Council—The terms expire December ,31, 1977
Mr Roy Rounseville—Village of Groton (to replace Clarence Willcox)
Mr Roy A Lattime—Village of Trumansburg (to replace Mrs Irene Brown)
Mr John E Cortright—At-Large Member representing organized labor
Upon hearing no further nominations the Chairman deciared the above-named
people members of said council
Mr Webster laid the name of Mr Sam Cohen on the table for consideration
of appointment of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board
Mr Kerr said he would like to say how much he appreciated the working re-
lationship he has had with many people in the County He said he has not met a
county employee that was not real serious in carrying out his duties He said he
has enjoyed working with all the Commissioners He congratulated Mr Howard
Stevenson, Commissioner of Public Works, not only in the public works area but
in the hours spent in getting the hospital underway and the future countless hours
He also complimented Frank Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, Kathleen Gaff-
ney, Commissioner of Health, Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel; and
Thomas Payne, Director of Assessment—he said it is a difficult area and he and
his staff are doing an excellent job for the county He commended the County Ad-
ministrator, John Murphy, and his staff He said he has appreciated working with
Robert Williamson, County Attorney He complimented the Board's staff—Phyllis
Howell, Kathryn Dimmick and Sandra Babcock He also thanked the present board
members as well as past members
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October 11, 1976 145
Chairman MacNeil said they appreciate Mr Kerr's enthusiasm and sincere
efforts he has put into this board
Mr Culligan gave a historical report on the number of supervisors that served
from each Town and City of Ithaca since 1817
COVERT (now part of Seneca County) 2
HECTOR (now part of Schuyler County) 27
TOWN OF ITHACA (all districts) 97
CITY OF ITHACA (all districts) 49
NEWFIELD/ENFIELD 88
CAROLINE/DANBY 83
GROTON 39
DRYDEN 40
LANSING 37
ULYSSES 40
TOTAL 502
He extended congratulations and gratitude to Mr. Murphy and his staff for
the work done in preparing the bond issue
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 31 p m
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 12 Representatives Excused—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kid-
ney -3
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the September 27, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Memorandum from Secretary of State, Mario Cuomo re Public Works Em-
ployment Act of 1976 and the appointment of Vincent Reade, Deputy Director of
Bureau of Federal Program Management to coordinate Department of State's ef-
forts to provide technical assistance to local government, letter from Senator Wil -
ham Smith assuring that he will press for welfare reform during the next legisla-
tive session, letter from Commissioner of Health, Kathleen Gaffney, re Schuyler
County Physically Handicapped Children's Program for 1977 and requesting $5
per authorization rather than $5 per case, Telegram from Joel Robinson,
NYSDOL re BOS Title I Grant for FY1977 will be funded October 1, 1976 provided
that an appropriation bill is signed into law, copy of a letter to Mr Louis DeRose,
Chief Airport District Office, FAA re Tompkins County Airport, Executed Grant
Offer Project 6-36-0047-04, received executed lease between the County of Tomp-
kins and Central Research Group, Inc re leasing of Boardman House, received
copy of Resource Directory which lists 150 Human Service Agencies from Human
Services Coalition, letter from J Roger Barber, NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets re he will be proposing legislation for the next legislative session
that will aid local governments in operating effective and essential weights and
measures programs, letter from Public Service Commission re Case 80002—New
York State Electric & Gas Corporation—Cayuga Station, pistol permits totaled
$145 00, memorandum from Helen Kehrer, Head Clerk, Dog Licensing re deer
depredation quarantine orders pursuant to Section 115-a of the Agriculture and
Markets Law, notification of the appointment of James Ray to fill the vacancy of
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District No 8 Enfield -Newfield created by the resignation of Harry Kerr effective
September 30, 1976, memorandum from William D McKever, Chief of Equaliza-
tion Rate Operations re apportionment of 1977 County Taxes and enclosing list
of Advisory Ratios—Ithaca City -60 55, Towns of Caroline -50 83, Danby -48 32,
Dryden -46 66, Enfield -50 88, Groton -56 91, Ithaca -55 69, Lansing -51 69,
Newfield -60 85, Ulysses -50 05, monthly statistical report for August from So-
cial Services Department, letter from Paul C Vansavage, Broome County Legis-
lature re bottle legislation, received final proposal for a county -wide Information
and Referral Service from Michael Martin, Human Services Coalition, invitation
for Chairman MacNeil to be a parade official at the Veterans' Day Parade, Novem-
ber 7, letters from Joel Robinson, NYS Dept of Labor re Title II Funding FY1977,
the role of CETA in Offender Rehabilitation, Increased use of Minority Business
Enterprises and Employers' Liability for Off -the -job Disability Insurance, copy of
letter from John Joubert, Airport Manager, to Jack Miller, Fire & Disaster Coor-
dinator, thanking him for all his efforts at Airport Day, October 3, copy of letter
from Diana Gallagher, Personnel Com dmator, TC3 to Kathleen Gaffney, Tompkins
County Commissioner of Health and Robert Corey, Acting Commissioner, Cortland
County Health Department, requesting they consider TC3 as an Immunization
Center for innoculation re Swine Flu, resignation from Roberta Batt, M D , as
Clinic Director and Supervising Psychiatrist effective October 21, 1976, contact
sheet for swine flu vaccination piogram, copy of a memo from Frank Liguori re
preliminary engineering, fire pond, Industrial Park, notice of claims against
County of Tompkins by Edna Norris for July 11 flood damages in the amount of
$22,876 33, and Vaino and Eva Poysa against the County of Tompkins for July
llth flood damages in estimated repair costs of $15,000, Town of Danby sent reso-
lution stating they are in favor of a proper place of treatment of alcoholism in
Tompkins County and also a motion passed protesting the practice of the assess-
ment of property for tax purposes without attempting to contact the owners of
the property to be assessed
At 10 10 a m Chairman MacNeil recessed the meeting and called a Public
Hearing to order on Local Law No 3-1976—Amend Tompkins County Charter
and Code, Article XIII, Department of Mental Health He read the notice as pub-
lished in the official newspapers
LOCAL LAW NO 3-1976
AMENDMENT TO TOMPKINS COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE—
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
A Local law of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, providing for amend-
ment to the Tompkins County Charter and Code
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins as
follows
Section 1
ARTICLE XIII
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Section
13 01 Department of Mental Health, Director of Mental Health Services,
Appointment, Qualifications, Term
13 02 Power and Duties
13 03 Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Serv-
ices Board, Appointment, Officers, Meetings
13 04 Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Serv-
ices Board, Powers and Duties
13 05 Staff, Appointment
13 06 Acting Director of Mental Health Services
Section 13 01 Department of Mental Health; Director of Mental Health Services,
Appointment, Qualifications, Term There shall be a Department of Mental Health
under the direction of a Director of Mental Health Services, who shall be ap-
pointed, on either a full-time or a part-time basis, by the Community Mental
October 11, 1976 147
Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services Board The Director of Men-
tal Health Services shall meet the qualifications prescribed by the Mental Hygiene
Law of the State of New York and the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene of the
State of New York He shall be directly responsible to, and serve at the pleasure
of, the Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services
Board
Section 13 02 Powers and Duties The Director of Mental Health Services shall
have all the powers and duties and shall be subject to all the obligations and lia-
bilities heretofore or hereafter granted or imposed by this Charter and Code, local
law, ordinance, or resolution of the Board of Representatives, or applicable State
law Such powers and duties, obligations and liabilities shall include, but not be
limited to, any power, duty, obligation or liability granted or imposed upon a Di-
rector of Community Mental Health by the Mental Hygiene Law or any other
applicable law
Section 13 03. Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism
Services Board, Appointment, Officers, Meetings. There shall be in the Depart-
ment a Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services
Board whose members shall be appointed by the Board of Representatives in the
manner, with the qualifications and for the term provided in the Mental Hygiene
Law for Community Mental Health Boards Each member of the Community Men-
tal Health Board shall continue to hold office for the balance of his respective
term, at the conclusion of which the applicable appointive provisions of the Mental
Hygiene Law shall become effective The Community Mental Health, Mental Retar-
dation and Alcoholism Services Board shall elect annually, a Chairman, Vice -
Chairman, and a Secretary from among its members Meetings of the Community
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services Board shall be held at
least quarterly at the call of the Chairman of such Board of the Director of Mental
Health Services, on three (3) days written notice, mailed to such board members
Vacancies in the membership of said Board, occurring otherwise than by expira-
tion of term shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Representatives for the
unexpired terms
Section 13.04. Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism
Services Board, Powers and Duties. The Community Mental Health, Mental Re-
tardation and Alcoholism Services Board shall have all of the powers and perform
all of duties of a Community Mental Health Board as provided in the Mental Hy-
giene Law or other applicable law, and shall, in consultation with the Director of
Mental Health Services, prepare recommendations for meeting the mental health
needs of the county Copies of the recommendations shall be transmitted to the
Board of Representatives and the State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene The
Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services Board
shall have and exercise such other powers and duties conferred upon such Board
by this County Charter and Code
Section 13.05. Staff; Appointment. The Director of Mental Health Services shall
have the power to appoint assistants and employees of his department as shall be
authorized by the Board of Representatives Such persons shall meet the qualifica-
tions fixed by the Mental Hygiene Law and the Commissioners of Mental Hygiene
of the State of New York,
Section 13.06. The Board of Representatives shall appoint the Acting Director of
Mental Health Services
Section 2—This Local Law is effective immediately
County Attorney Williamson explained the changes He said the New York
State Mental Hygiene Law was amended recently and he has conformed the Char-
ter to the amendments The State Law requires that the Commissioner of Mental
Health be changed to Director of Mental Health Services and the Mental Health
Board be changed to Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcohol-
ism Services Board There was discussion pertaining to appointments and why the
148 October 11, 1976
Director of Mental Health Services is appointed by the Community Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services Board and the Acting Director is
appointed by the Board of Representatives Chairman MacNeil postponed the pres-
entation of the resolution until the next board meeting to give everyone an op-
portunity to read the amendment fully and the change could be put in as suggested
for the Acting Director to also be appointed by the Community Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services Board
Mr Robey said the duties of the Commissioner of Mental Health had become
so many and complicated in the past several years that the change would break
into two parts—to provide for a director/administrator who is familiar with the
state requirements, familiar with budgeting, and not necessarily a clinician, would
be the leader and the Chief Psychiatrist would have the responsibihty for psychi-
atric care aspects
Chairman MacNeil closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the meeting
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said they met with departments
regarding budgets They forwarded the budgets to the Budget and Administration
Committee The next Health Committee meeting is October 19 He also announced
there is still a vacancy on the Mental Health Board
Mr Robey said a search committee has been formed following Board action on
creating a Director of Mental Health Services and Chief Psychiatrist He is serv-
ing on that committee Edith Reed is serving as Chairman He said Dr Roberta
Batt has resigned from the Mental Health Department The Mental Health Board
is meeting and is going to appoint an Acting Director of the Clinic and continuing
to develop an interim plan to insure that weekends and evenings are covered for
emergencies, also, available staff people are employed effectively during the week
as well They may make better use of Willard for psychiatric help
Mr Miller, Chairman, Social Services Committee, asked Mrs Livesay to speak
on the Drug Education Program for Senior Citizens
Mrs Livesay said the Social Services Committee at their last meeting heard
from Syracuse on the proposal The Office for the Aging is requesting $2500 for
an Education Program from the Division of Continuing Education There is no
money from the County involved A preapplication is filed It requires a resolution
from this board which she will ask to have added to the agenda today
Mrs Livesay also reported on the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation Committee
The Committee recommends that the County should have a Youth Bureau This
recommendation goes to the County Planning Board She is hopeful the report can
be available shortly
Mr Holden, Chairman, Personnel Committee, said they met and have two
resolutions on the agenda today He said he will withdraw the one pertaining to
Creation of Position—Office for the Aging The resolution pertaining to Creation
of Position—TC3 had majority approval and the resolution on Moving Expense
Policy had majority approval The Policy on Hiring Relatives was discussed and
there is a resolution on the agenda
Chairman MacNeil appointed James Ray to replace Harry Kerr on the Plan-
ning and Public Works, Budget and Administration, and Health Committees
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they will
be meeting Thursday evening The joint meeting of the Committee with the Per-
sonnel and Budget and Administration Committees has been postponed to Wednes-
day evening
Mr Webster reporting for the Public Safety and Correction Committee said
they completed all budgets and forwarded them to the Budget and Administration
October 11, 1976 149
Committee They began a preliminary question of the lease interagency coopera-
tion and will be reporting on that in the future He received a copy of a letter to
the Clerk of Family Court from the Office of Court Administration indicating that
effective April 1, 1977 Family Court Clerk employees are to become State Per-
sonnel
Mr Dates reported they are still waiting for several budgets
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported October 19th they will be final-
izing the bonding on the hospital He reported he had a visit from administrative
people from the Judicial Conference and are trying to work out certain minor
problems re court takeover
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported regarding five motions with Mrs
Betty Muka last Special term He also said there is a lawsuit against Tompkins -
Cirtland Community College
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said they met last week to
review architects monthly report Chairman MacNeil asked a copy be sent to the
Clerk which will be available for anyone interested
Chairman MacNeil thanked Mr Dates for the presentation of the Plaque in
honor of Glenn A Turner at Airport Day held October 3 He commended John
Joubert, Airport Manager There was fine weather, good crowds and entertain-
ment
Permission was given to add a resolution to the agenda pertaining to Drug
Education Program for the Senior Citizens and to withdraw resolutions pertinent
to adoption of Local Law No 3—Amend Tompkins County Charter and Code, Ar-
ticle XIII, Department of Mental Health and Appropriation from Unanticipated
Revenues—Sheriff's Department
RESOLUTION NO. 221—AWARD OF BID—PURCHASE OF COAL FOR
COUNTY HOME
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for coal
for use in the Tompkins County Home, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
bid of Bowers Fuel Co , Inc of Trumansburg, New York, for the sale of 150 tons
(more or Less) of No 2 Buckwheat (Rice) Coal at $57 30 per ton for use at the
County Home during the 1976-1977 heating season ending June 1, 1977 be and the
same hereby is awarded according to the bid and specifications thereof, it being
understood that the deliveries are to be made at the request of the Superintendent
of the County Home, and
RESOLVED, further, That the coal purchased for the County Home shall be
billed to and paid for by the Commissioner of Social Services
RESOLUTION NO 222—ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFER FROM NYS DOT
FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson A brief discussion took place.
Adopted
WHEREAS, the State of New York, Department of Transportation, has sub-
mitted grant offers to the County of Tompkins for the following projects
—Project No. 3902.20, for the purchase of Crash, Fire and Rescue Vehicle and
installation of Security Fencing Total estimated cost of $215,831
Grant Offer not more than $16,178 or 75% of the non-federal share of the
project cost, whichever is less
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—Project No 3902 30, for the installation of Visual Appioach Slope Indicator
on runway 32 Estimated total project cost $26,250
Grant Offer not more than $1,969 or 75% of the non-federal share of the
project cost, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by means of Resolution No 218, 1976, the Board of Representa-
tives did accept a giant offer from the FAA for these same Airport improvements
up to a maximum of 90% of the total cost but not more than $210,097, and
WHEREAS, the local share of said projects is estimated not to exceed $5,836,
and
WHEREAS, these improvements are recommended by both the Federal Avia-
tion Administration and the NYS Department of Transportation to improve safety
and security at the Airport, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives hereby accepts the grant
offer of the State of New York for the above two projects and does authorize and
direct the Chairman of the Board to execute said grant agreement on behalf of
the County of Tompkins, and '
RESOLVED, further That monies for said projects shall be provided by sep-
arate financing resolutions
RESOLUTION NO 223—FUNDING PLAN FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 218, dated September 27, 1976, this Board ac-
cepted a grant offer from the FAA for Airport Improvements and by Resolution
No 222, dated October 11, 1976 also accepted a grant from New York State De-
partment of Transportation for Airport Improvements, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the following financial plans be adopted
CFR TRUCK
H (w) 471—Financing to be Provided
H (w) 472—Financing to be Provided
H (w) 473—Financing to be Provided
H (w) 890—Authorizations
SECURITY FENCE AND GATES
H (x) 471—Financing to be Provided
H (x) 472—Financing to be Provided
H (x) 473—Financing to be Provided
H (x) 890—Authorizations
VASI SYSTEM
Other Funds $ 4,464
State Sources 13,391
Federal Sources 160,698
Other Funds $ 747
State Sources 2,242
Federal Sources 26,899
H (y) 471—Financing to be Provided Other Funds
H (y) 472 --Financing to be Provided State Sources
H (y) 473—Financing to be Provided Federal Sources
H (y) 890—Authorizations
$ 625
1,875
22,500
$178,553
$ 29,888
$ 25,000.
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
make cash advancements from the General Fund Balance to the Airport Capital
Construction Account during the construction period pending receipt of funds
from the Federal and State Governments
RESOLUTION NO 224—APPROPRIATION FROM REVENUE ACCOUNT
TO AIRPORT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION—
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -12. Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3. Adopted
October 11, 1976 151
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the following appropriation be and it hereby is authorized
From Revenue Account
Other Unclassified Revenues—B-2770 $5,836
To Airport Capital Construction Account
H (w) 471—Financing to be Provided 4,464
H (x) 471—Financing to be Provided 747
H (y) 471—Financing to be Provided 625
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 225—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $14,473 93 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account is
Levatich Miller Hoffman and Fred Thomas Associates
Fee $8,071 00
Reimburseable Exp 1,161 75 $ 9,232 75
John W Cowper Co , Inc 5,169.18
Allegheny Airlines 72 00
$14,473 93
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 226—AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH
ADDITIONAL WORK UNDER CONTRACT—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL—LEVATICH-
MILLER-HOFFMAN PC AND FRED H. THOMAS
ASSOCIATES PC
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 25, dated January 27, 1975, Resolution No 214
adopted November 10, 1975 and Resolution No 13 adopted January 26, 1576, the
architects were authorized to proceed through the Contract Document Phase
equalling 75% of the total contract work, and
WHEREAS, said project has now proceeded to bid and execution of contracts,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the architects be and they hereby are authorized to proceed through the Con-
struction Administration Phase equalling 100% of the total contract work
RESOLUTION NO 227—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections and
Budget and Administration Committees, That the following transfers be made and
they hereby are approved
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From To Amount
Board of Representatives A-1010 4 A-1010 3 $450 00
Family Court A-1140 4 A-1140 2 287 50
A-1140 4 A-1140 3 500 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 228 'APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
'CLERK OF THE BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the following,appropriation from the Contingent Fund (Code A-1990)
be and it hereby is approved
Clerk of the Board of Representatives
Supplies and Materials (printing costs) A-1040 3 $200 00
Other Expenses (Postage) A-1040 4 200 00
To Amount
$400 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said appropriations on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 229—ADOPTION OF MOVING EXPENSES POLICY
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Holden A lengthy discussion took
place Mrs Benson asked for a clarification in No 3 which states "Should full pay-
ment have already been made under this policy when an alternate source of reim-
bursement becomes available " Mr Murphy said it was put in so the moving
expenses wouldn't be paid twice The intent was the county's payment would be
the sole payment and would not be an excess payment over and above what some-
one else paid It was adopted to amend the Resolution to include the word new
county employees in the first paragraph and add the words "prior to any job offer
to the applicant" at the end of item No 6 Resolution as amended adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee and a majority of the Personnel Committee, That the following policy be
adopted in conjunction with Local Law No 4 — 1969 and Resolution No 215,
adopted November 13, 1969, to provide for reimbursement of moving expenses to
new County employees
1 Moving expense reimbursement will be applicable to only those instances
where the individual resides outside Tompkins County and will be relo-
cating to a residence within the County,
2 Moving expense reimbursement will be limited to actual cost but not to
exceed $1,500 00,
3 Moving expense reimbursement paid in accordance with this policy will be
reduced by reimbursement from any other source Should full payment
have already been made under this policy when an alternate source of re-
imbursement becomes available, the employee shall be responsible for re-
payment to the County for a like amount, not to exceed the full payment
made by the County,
4 If, for any reason, the individual's employment for the County is termi-
nated within one year from the date that individual reports for work, the
individual shall be responsible for repayment to the County for the full
payment amount,
5 By policy, the following classifications will be eligible for moving expense
reimbursement All classifications Grade XVIII and above, and Library
1
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Director, Director of Nursing, Director of Rehabilitation Center (Meadow
House), Director of Public I-Iealth Nursing, Hospital Plant Supervisor,
Probation Director, Supervising Pharmacist, Airport Manager and County
Home Superintendent
6 The County will not ordinarily consider exceptions to the moving expense
reimbursement policy above Should highly unusual circumstances indicate
that such a consideration should be examined, such requests shall be pre-
sented in writing to the Personnel Committee and, if approved, will re-
quire approval of the Board of Representatives prior to any job offer to
the applicant
RESOLUTION NO 230—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS—BUDGET
AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Dates Discussion took place Adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Personnel Office has, with the assistance of
the Municipal Service Division of the State Department of Civil Service, conducted
a classification survey of positions in the Budget and Administration Office of
Tompkins County, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration and Per-
sonnel Committees, That the following changes be made in the Budget and Admin-
istration Office, effective immediately
Abolish one position of Office Machine Operator (05-07), competitive class,
labor grade V, and create one position of Print Room Operator (07-19), com-
petitive class, labor grade VII,
Abolish one position of Deputy County Treasurer (13-06), exempt class, labor
grade XIII, and create one position of Office Manager (13-14), competitive
class, labor grade XIII,
Abolish one position of Senior Clerk (06-06), competitive class, labor grade
VI, and create one position of Senior Account Clerk (07-09), competitive class,
labor grade VII,
Abolish one position of Senior Account Clerk (07-09), competitive class, labor
grade VII, and create one position of Data Control Coordinator (10-19), com-
petitive class, labor grade X,
RESOLVED, further, That to provide monies for the position of Print Room
Operator, the sum of $190 50 shall be transferred from Central Printing and Mail-
ing, Code A1670 300 Supplies and Materials to A1670 100 Personal Services,
RESOLVED, further, That sufficient monies to cover the aforesaid remaining
reclassifications are presently in the current budget,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 231—CREATION OF POSITION—FIRE AND DISASTER
COORDINATOR'S OFFICE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
Rcpresentatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections and
Personnel Committees, That one half-time position of Dispatcher (06-15), com-
petitive class, labor grade VI, be created in the Fire and Disaster Coordinator's
Office effective immediately,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $735 00 be appropriated from the Con-
tingent Fund (Code A1990) to Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Personal Services
(Code A-3410 100) to cover said position through December 31, 1976,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is au-
thorized to make said appropriation on his books
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RESOLUTION NO. 232—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—FIRE AND
DISASTER COORDINATOR'S OFFICE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Discussion took place Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety & Corrections and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one half-time Typist position (04-09), competitive class
be changed to one full-time Typist position (04-09), competitive class, labor grade
IV, effective immediately, monies to cover said position are presently in the cur-
rent budget
RESOLUTION NO 233—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 284-1971,
POLICY OF HIRING RELATIVES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion took place and it
was Moved by Mr Ray, seconded by Mr Theisen, that an amendment be made as
follows "Must have approval of the Board after recommendation of the Personnel
Committee prior to appointment" Ayes—Representatives Culligan, Dates, Ray,
Robey, Theisen, Watros, MacNeil — 7 Noes — Representatives Benson, Holden,
Livesay, Miller, Webster -5 Excused—Representatives Clynes, Haight Kidney -
3 Amendment Lost It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller, That
this resolution be tabled Ayes—Representatives Benson, Culligan, Dates, Ray,
Miller, Robey, Theisen, Watros, MacNeil -9 Noes—Representatives Holden, Live -
say, Webster -3 Excused—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney -3 Motion to
Table adopted and referred back to County Attorney for his interpretation and
legality
RESOLUTION NO 234—AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN WORK
STUDY PROGRAM—CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion took place and a
roll call resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives Livesay, Robey, Theisen, Wat-
ros, Webster, Benson, Culligan, Dates, Holden, Ray, MacNeil -11 Noes -0 Ex-
cused—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Kidney, Miller -4 Adopted
WHEREAS, Cornell University has requested the County to participate in a
Work Study Program for the academic year 1976-77, and
WHEREAS, said Work Study Program would entail a full time student work-
ing for the Commissioner of Personnel for the academic year 1976-77, and
WHEREAS, the maximum salary to be paid by said study by Cornell Univer-
sity is $800 00, and
WHEREAS, Cornell University has requested the County of Tompkins to
participate in said program to a maximum of $400 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That the Com-
missioner of Personnel be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a
contract with Cornell University for the participation of the County in said work
program,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $400 00 be appropriated from the Con-
tingent Fund (Code (A-1990) to Personnel Administration, Contractual and Other
Expenses (Code A-1430 400),
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO 235—CREATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee and a majority of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Typist,
labor grade B, competitive class, be created in the Placement Office at Tompkins-
October 11, 1976 155
Cortland Community College effective immediately, said position is included in the
1976-77 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 236—APPROVAL OF APPLICATION—NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND
TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Webster Sue Clarke, Director of the
Office for the Aging, explained the Program Adopted
WHEREAS, three million dollars has been made available across New York
State by the New York State Department of Education, Division of Continuing
Education for continuing education programs to be carried out by local school dis-
tricts and governmental agencies, and
WHEREAS, no local share or match is required to make use of these funds,
WHEREAS, the need for continuing education programs for physicians,
pharmacists, social workers and older consumers in regard to drug misuse and
abuse among the elderly has been indentified as a need in Tompkins County by
the Department of Health, the Office for the Aging, the County Drug Coordinator's
Office, Alpha House and others, and
WHEREAS, requests for drug use information were one of the major inputs
from groups of older people during the 1976 Area Plan planning process of the
Office for the Aging in late 1975, and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has filed a pre -application with the State
Department of Education requesting $2,500 to support a local program of informa-
tion and education on drugs and the elderly, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That
this Board approves an application by the Tompkins County Office for the Aging
to the New York State Department of Education, Division of Continuing Educa-
tion for $2,500 to support a local education program in regard to drugs and the
elderly
and
Mr Webster placed in nomination for appointment to the Criminal Justice
Advisory Board the name of Mr Sam Cohen Upon hearing no further nomina-
tions, Chairman MacNeil declared Mr Cohen a member of the Criminal Justice
Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr John Grady Said term expires December
31, 1976
Chairman MacNeil appointed James C White to serve as Chairman of the
Environmental Management Council to replace Donald Ryan Said term expires
December 31, 1976
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 56 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present 12 Excused—Representatives Benson, Kidney -2 Absent—Repre-
sentative Miller (arrived) -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the October 11, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing and/
or referred to the pioper committee for action
NYS Office for Aging sent notification of award reflecting Title III FY1976
and require budget modifications, memorandum from Hugh Hurlbut re changes in
Resolution No 190 of 1976, copy of letter of resignation of James Carrigg from
EMC and recommending his successor, Paul Kornai, resolution of Cortland County
re audit of Capital Expenditures at TC3, Claim No 107, copy of letter from U S
Department of Commerce to John Murphy stating Tompkins County statistically
qualifies as redevelopment area under Public Works and Economic Development
Act of 1965 if it formally requests the designation and takes appropriate action,
State of New York Department of Public Service sent notice of prehearing con-
ference at 9 30 a m , November 9, in Syracuse re proposed NYSEG Cayuga Station
and a list of parties to date that will be eliminated unless they appear at confer-
ence or notify presiding examiner of intention to remain active, copy of a proposal
of John D Murphy of Murbro Parking of Syracuse to operate paid parking at
Tompkins County Airport, memorandum from Roberta Batt, M D , to Chairman
of the Mental Health Board, that as Supervising Psychiatrist until the effective
date of resignation she cannot and will not accept any professional responsibility
for mental health services at Meadow House as it never has and does not now meet
State standards for certification News Release from Allegheny Airlines of ex-
panded New York City service here October 31, resolution from Dryden Town
Clerk re rescission of Resolution No 62-3/30/76 regarding sales tax, Review
Procedures Manual from Central New York Health Systems Agency and inviting
written responses by November 12, Final report on the Establishment of a Coun-
ty -wide Youth Bureau in Tompkins County from the Ad hoc Committee on Youth
and Recreation Services
Under privilege of the floor, Mrs Betty Muka spoke regarding her court trial
case before Judge Bruce Dean She asked for assistance from the Board of Repre-
sentatives in this matter There were questions regarding the board's jurisdiction
County Attorney Williamson said there was nothing he could do Mr Clynes re-
quested in writing an official ruling on the Board's Rules to be made at the next
meeting
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said later in the meeting he will
have a recommendation for appointment to the Board of Health The Committee
met last week with Mis Miller who is in charge of the Interim Programs of Men-
tal Health Services and heard the plan Dr Kathleen Gaffney and Merrill Shipherd
gave them the budget for the Tompkins County Health Planning Council which
will be passed on to the Budget and Administration Committee
Mr Clynes said he will ask to add a resolution to the agenda regarding the
hospital He said the Planning and Public Works Committee met regarding budget
reviews They recommend the Budget and Administration Committee appropriate
$6,000 for next year to continue Phase II of the Solid Waste Study They reviewed
various airport projects and will have a presentation of the schematic for the con-
nection of the restaurant and terminal Mr Liguori had a review of Southern Tier
East Planning and application for hospital funding
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October 25, 1976 157
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met with the Library Board of Trustees to discuss some of the concerns relative
to their autonomy The Committee has not reached specific conclusions and expect
to meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m to discuss that topic and budgetary items
Mr Webster said the Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet October 28
They will be having an evaluation of a program for which one additional person
has been recommended to be employed by the Probation Department
Mrs Livesay said copies of the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation Report were on
the desks The County Planning Board heard the report at their meeting on Octo-
ber 13th and felt they wanted to lay it on the table for a month She would like to
make a presentation to the board at the next board meeting and to schedule a
public hearing for two weeks after that Also, she said they will have a public
hearing on the Area Plan for the Office for the Aging and the Nutrition for the
Elderly Program and will ask that resolutions setting the public hearings be added
td the agenda
l Mr Robey said the Mental Health Board met and Jane Cullings and Nina
Miller reported to the Health Committee There is a resolution on the agenda to-
day for the appointment of an acting clinic director The Mental Health Board
reported Mr Edgar Amdur, Supervising Social Worker at the clinic, has agreed
to assume the post until someone is hired, and increased compensation is in order
They obtained an agreement from clinic staff members, most of whom are part-
time, to provide extra hours for a total of 35 additional social worker hours which
he thinks will help during this interim period They are continuing to make ar-
rangements for evenings and weekend coverage and to identify psychiatrists lo-
cally or at Willard or from other counties who will agree to fill in until they find
another psychiatrist
Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Correction Committee, read a letter
from Sheriff Robert Howard opposing the recently enacted new minimum stand-
ards for county jails He opposed because of breakdown in security in the fail The
costs of a new room for contact visitation mandated by these rules would be ex-
pensive and since the prisoners are here for short periods of time the expense does
not seem warranted under the circumstances However, he asked to include
$130,000 in the budget Mr Haight said he will refer his request to the Budget and
Administration Committee for then consideration
Mr Dates, Chairman, Budget and Administration Committee, said there will
be a resolution designating bank depositories He said he went to New York City
with John Murphy regarding the big check for the hospital It was deposited on a
plan developed by Mr Murphy and staff He said at the next meeting he will an-
nounce budget meetings and deadlines
Mr MacNeil said the money was wired to the Tompkins County Trust Com-
pany Mr Murphy secured several quotes as to how the money could be deposited
until the money would be put into construction of the hospital The First National
Bank was the highest They would have liked to have the money in more than one
local bank but Mr Murphy made the right decision in that they have to do the
best they can with the money for the benefit of the taxpayers
Mr MacNeil attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and the Finger
Lakes Semi -Annual meeting
County Attorney Robert Williamson reported there is an Elections case pend-
ing There is an unfair labor practice charge filed against the county
Chairman MacNeil spoke about the passing of Howard Brentlinger who was
Director of the Tompkins County Library for many years
Permission was granted for the following resolutions to be added to the agen-
da Audit of Construction Costs—Hospital; Disposition of Surplus Equipment—
Hospital, Authorization to Advertise for Bids—Three 2 -Frequency F M , Two-way
158 October 25, 1976
Radios and one F M Station House Receiver—Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Au-
thorization to Advertise for Bids—Truck—Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Authori-
zation for Public Hearing -1977 Area Plan for the Office for the Aging, Authori-
zation for Public Hearing—Title VII—Nutrition for the Elderly Program
RESOLUTION NO 237—COVENANT TO PRESERVE OLD COURTHOUSE
AS HISTORIC LANDMARK
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, the Old Courthouse which is owned in fee simple absolute by
the County of Tompkins was fully renovated and reconstructed by funds in part
from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
WHEREAS, one of the conditions for the obtaining of said grant was that
there would be forever a restrictive covenant by the County of Tompkins preserv-
ing the building and its immediate grounds in perpetuity as a historic landmark,
and
WHEREAS, said covenant must be adopted by the County of Tompkins prior
to the final payment of the Federal Grant, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the County of Tompkins covenants that the Old Courthouse and grounds
upon which it is located shall be kept in perpetuity as a historic landmark,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board file a copy of this resolu-
tion in miscellaneous records of the County Clerk's Office
RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Department of Housing and Urban Development
RESOLUTION NO. 238—AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE ACCOUNTANTS—
HASKINS AND SELLS—TOMPKINS COUNTY
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Dates Discussion followed Adopted
WHEREAS, certain questions have arisen with regard to the 1974 Uniform
Financial Report, and
WHEREAS, the resolve of said questions could result in additional revenue to
the Tompkins County Hospital, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the firm of Haskins and Sells, Certified Public Accountants
be engaged to resolve said questions at a fee not to exceed $6,500 00,
RESOLVED, further, That the hospital will transfer $6,500 00 from the In-
terest Expense Account to the Auditing Expense Account
RESOLUTION NO. 239—AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE CONSULTANT
FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Mr Victor Bagnardi, Architect,
explained the proposed changes Discussion followed Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, there is a need to improve the Glenn A. Turner Terminal Build-
ing at the Airport by providing improved baggage handling and public service
areas, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration and NYS Department of
Transportation have indicated willingness to consider participation in the con-
struction with grants in amounts yet to be determined, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to prepare a schematic plan for these improve-
ments to identify the basic facilities, design, and costs prior to formal application
for grants, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the supplementary contracts be authorized with the firms of Victor
Bagnardi, Architect, and T G Miller, P C , for the preparation of the terminal
building plans with the understanding the first phase shall proceed through the
schematic phase and receive further approval prior to proceeding to other phases,
October 25, 1976 159
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized
and directed to execute said contracts with Victor Bagnardi, Architect, and T G
Miller, P C , subject to review and approval of the Planning and Public Works
Committee,
RESOLVED, further, That the funds ($25,000) authorized in Resolution No
179, 1976 for architectural and engineering service for other airport improvements
be and they hereby are authorized to be used for costs and fees incurred with the
aforementioned contracts
RESOLUTION NO. 240—REIMBURSEMENT OF SUPERVISING
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER—MENTAL
HEALTH CLINIC
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Clynes Discussion took place Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker be appointed acting director of
the Mental Health Clinic, effective October 25, 1976, and remain as acting director
until a Supervising Psychiatrist reports for work
RESOLVED, further, That during this period of time, the acting director will
receive ten hours of the thirty-five hour work week compensation at $17 351 per
hour, sufficient monies to pay said increased compensation for the balance of 1976
are presently in the current budget
RESOLUTION NO 241—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 3-1976,
AMENDMENT TO TOMPKINS COUNTY CHARTER
AND CODE—DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 3-1976, pertaining to amendment to the Tompkins County Char-
ter and Code, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on October 11, 1976, at 10 00 o'clock
in the forenoon thereof, discussion was had on same relative to amending Article
XIII of the Tompkins County Charter and Code, Department of Mental Health,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, that said Local
Law No 3-1976, be and the same hereby is adopted
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board publish a true copy of said
local law in the official newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, within
ten days after this local law is adopted, and after said local law shall have been
finally adopted, the Clerk shall file within five days one certified copy in the office
of the County Clerk, one certified copy with the State Comptroller and four certi-
fied copies with the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO. 242—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION 341 OF 1973—
DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
WHEREAS, this board has previously by Resolution No 341 adopted Decem-
ber 17, 1973, designated certain banks in Tompkins County as depositories for
funds of Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, by said resolution, the sum on deposit in any one bank could not
exceed $6,000,000 at any one time, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid resolution be and the same hereby is
amended to increase the limit of the sum on deposit at any one time in any of the
said banks to 30 5 million,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized in his discretion to deposit any of the aforesaid monies of Tompkins
160 October 25, 1976
County in any bank outside of Tompkins County and further to invest said monies
in certificates of deposits, treasury bills and other investments as authorized by
the laws of the State of New York for the investment of municipal funds
RESOLUTION NO 243—DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT—
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Managers of the Tompkins County Hospital having
determined that items of personal property formerly used by said hospital, all
as described in the attached list, are obsolete, unusable and are no longer necessary
for public use, and having further determined that said items are of minimal
value, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said items of personal property are obsolete, unusable and
are no longer necessary for public use, and are of minimal value,
RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Managers of the Tompkins County
Hospital shall dispose of said personal property in any convenient lots and manner
as it deems feasible,
RESOLVED, further, That any proceeds received from a sale of any or all
of said personal property will be added to the Tompkins County Hospital Plant
Fund
RESOLUTION NO. 244—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Benson and Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $3,444 13 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
Cornell Club of New York $ 58 33
Moody's Investors Service, Inc 1,300 00
Standard & Poor's Corporation 1,100 00
The Bond Buyer 644 91
Beam Travel Center, Inc 216 00
Rural News 57 57
Ithaca Journal News 67 32
$3,444 13
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 245—AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS—
THREE (3) 2 -FREQUENCY F M., TWO-WAY
RADIOS AND ONE (1) F.M. STATION HOUSE
RECEIVER—FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster Discussion followed re funds
Mrs Livesay said the request of the Public Safety Committee was to have the
Budget and Administration Committee see if there is any money in the contin-
gency. Mr Dates said the Committee discussed it and decided it was all right to
advertise for bids but suggest a January 1 delivery Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to advertise for bids for three new additional pieces of fire apparatus (2 -
Dryden) (1 -Newfield) F M , 2 -Way mobile radios and one station house F M. re-
ceiver (replace unit burned out in Etna)
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October 25, 1976 161
RESOLUTION NO 246—AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS—
TRUCK—FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
I Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to advertise for bids for a 4 x 4 truck, carryall suburban, for the use of
the Fire Coordinator, with revised specifications
RESOLUTION NO. 247—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING -1977
AREA PLAN FOR THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Miller It was Moved by Mr. Web-
ster, seconded by Mr Miller to amend the time from 9 a m to 10 a m Amendment
adopted. Resolution as amended adopted.
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the 1977 Area Plan for the Office for the
Aging is required by Federal and State regulations, and
1 WHEREAS, the 1977 Area Plan for the Tompkins County Office for the Aging
will be available to the public for review and comment on November 1, 1976, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the 1977 Area Plan for the Office for
the Aging be held November 8, 1976 at 10 15 a m in the Board Chambers of the
Courthouse, Ithaca, New York
RESOLUTION NO. 248—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING—TITLE
VII—NUTRITION FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Miller It was agreed to reverse the
order of this public hearing and public hearing on the Area Plan for the Office for
the Aging making this hearing at 10 a m and the other at 10 15 a m Resolution
adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Nutrition for the Elderly Program is re-
quired by Federal and State regulations, and
WHEREAS, Title VII—Nutrition for the Elderly Program will be available
to the public for review and comment on November 1, 1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the Title VII—Nutrition for the Elder-
ly Program be held November 8, 1976 at 10 a m in the Board Chambers of the
Courthouse, Ithaca, New York
RESOLUTION NO. 249—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden. Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Benson and Kidney -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 75,103 26
Printing Transfers 2,263 22
Airport 13,675 54
Highway 130,851 05
Total Audit $221,893 07
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
162 October 25, 1976
Mr Dates said a letter was received from the Department of Agriculture rep-
resenting the Farmers Home Administration stating an Industrial Development
Grant of $20,048 for the development of fire, sewer, water is approved for the In-
dustrial Park
Mr Clynes laid the name of Paul Komar on the table for consideration of ap-
pointment to the Environmental Management Council
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the name of Ben Minteer for appointment
to the Board of Health to fill the unexpired term of James Girona which expires
December 31, 1978 Upon hearing no further nominations the Chairman declared
Mr Minteer a member of the Board of Health
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 30 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1976
The chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present Representatives -15
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time the chairman called the Public Hearing to order on Title VII—
Nutrition for the Elderly Program
Ms Lydia Darling explained the program and what has been done and what
needs to be done in 1977 After three years of operation the Nutrition Program
has had steady progress Their proposed budget for 1977 is $192,465 60—their re-
quest from Tompkins County is $13,419 00 They appreciate the support of the
county Board of Representatives and pledge greater service and programming in
1977
1 The public hearing was closed at 10 12 a m
Chairman MacNeil opened the Public Hearing on the 1977 Area Plan for the
Office for the Aging
Ms Susan Clarke, Director of the Office for the Aging, said the draft of the
plan was available to the public November 1 Review and comment from agencies
and organizations throughout the county including representatives have been
solicited According to the input at this hearing and additional input that comes
in over the next week, they will revise the draft The Social Services Committee
and Advisory Committee for the Office for the Aging will review and the entire
plan will be presented to the Board of Rpresentatives November 22 and they will
have a resolution on the agenda for adoption of the plan
Chairman MacNeil introduced Mr Philip Johnson who has been on the Ad-
visory Board for the Office for the Aging since its creation Unfortunately he is
leaving the community and he thanked him for his help and work done His con-
tributions will be missed
Mr Johnson said he has appreciated the opportunity of working with the
Senior Citizens' Council and the Office for the Aging and hopes these two groups
can come to work closer together and the first objective is to explore ways and
means of establishing a multipurpose Senior Citizens' Center
Chairman MacNeil said it seems many agencies are involved in doing the same
thing He hopes when the final plans for the Office for the Aging are formally pre-
sented it will indicate where there are duplications and what means would be taken
for elimination of duplication for the efficiency of the proper service
Ms Clarke said there are several agencies doing short term tentative problem
solving and they will continue their problem solving capability while attempting
to spin that off to other agencies Coordination is definitely needed
The public hearing was closed at 10 22 a m
The clerk noted the following correspondence was received for filing and/or
referred to the proper committee for action
Department of Labor memo re potential funding under Title I of Federal Pub-
lic Works Employment Act of 1976, Department of Labor memos re private non-
profit special interest organizations as employing agencies or worksites for Public
Service Employment (PSE) and Title VI Training, copy of letter of Frank
Liguori to the presiding examiner of NYS Department of Public Works Board on
Electric Generation Siting and the Environment expressing the Couny's desire to
participate as full parties in hearing procedures for Case No 80002, NYSE&G—
Cayuga Station, copy of a letter from Frank Liguori to John Clynes re Transpor-
164 November 8, 1976
tation Commission proposal, memo from Fiank Liguori to John Clynes on status
report of septage disposal at Cayuga Heights Waste Water Treatment Plant,
Congressman McHugh sent memo and questions and answers on Local Public
Woiks Capital Development Program, Congressman Matthew McHugh sent copy
of the Treasury's next three and three-quarter year Revenue Sharing payment
piojections for Tompkins County (FY77-$513,208, FY78-$704,859, FY79-$704,859,
FY80-$704,859, Total—$2,627,785), copy of Comprehensive Annual Social Serv-
ices Program Plan foi NYS—Title XX Fedeial Social Security Act, Executed
Agreement between County of Tompkins and T G Miller for Security Fence and
VASI at the airport, Resignation of Philip G Johnson from Advisory Committee
of Office foi Aging effective on or before December 1, 1976, Senator James Buck-
ley sent views on welfare reform in response to our resolution, memo from Hugh
Hurlbut re Moving Expense Policy, Daniel J Hannigan, DVM, Chairman, Dutch-
ess County Legislature re the proposed Toia Plan, welfare reform legislation,
letter to Chairman MacNeil from Donald C Andrus, Jeffeison County Board of
Supervisors enclosing letter addressed to Governor Carey opposing proposed legis-
lation which attempts to bring responsibility for probation services under state
control, Joel D. Robinson, Department of Labor, Albany, re Immunization Pro-
gram—Swine Flu, letter fiom Michael Martin, Coordinator, Human Services Co-
alition, recommendations re revenue sharing funds for Family and Children's
Service/Interim Families, Day Care and Child Development Council and Child
Care Community EOC Outreach Program, Human Services Coalition—Tompkins
County EOC Outreach Program Review Committee Report, Child Care Community
of Tompkins County and Day Care Council Equipment Proposal—Review Com-
mittee Report, Interim Families Program Review Committee Report, letter and
recommendation from Michael Martin re Interim Family Program, letter from
Herbert H Smith, New York State Association of Counties, re 52nd Fall Seminar
at the Concord Hotel, and enclosing copy of a tape which recorded the introduction
of Hon Anthony Russo, Deputy Commission, New York State Department of
Labor Relations by Ned Gusty, Onondaga County Commissioner of Personnel, and
his speech, Mrs Helen M Kehrer, notifying that the night quarantine order in
Tompkins County expires March 31, 1977, NYS Department of Audit and Control
re Public Service Cases 4697, 7689, 5356, 6645, 5357—Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation sent copy of conclu-
sions of attorney general on Freshwater Wetlands legislation, Department of
Labor memo re Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Directives on Minimum
Wage Requirements for CETA Participants, Definition of the terms "Economi-
cally Disadvantaged Individual" and "Low Income Level", Medical and Accident
Benefits for Program Participants, Enrollment Validation and approval of Title
VI modification dated 10/14/76 for FY77, Department of State sent copy of Com-
prehensive Planning Assistance Program contract—Project CPA—NY-02-00-1101,
Department of State notification that Tompkins County is qualified for designation
as a redevelopment area under the Public Works and Economic Development Act
of 1965, as amended, Tompkins County Environmental Management Council sent
copy of clippings on Cornell's throw -away beverage container program, copy of
summary from final meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Youth and Recreational
Services
The Chan man said he received a letter from Peat, Marwich, Mitchell & Com-
pany regarding a Tax Seminar in Rochester which he referred to Mr Dates He
also said the letter from Donald C Andrus regarding proposed legislation which
attempts to bring the responsibility for probation services under state control has
been referred to the Public Safety Committee
Chairman MacNeil said he received in writing an opinion from County Attor-
ney Williamson which was requested at the last meeting which stated "Under the
Board Rules, any person, with the consent of the Chairman or on request of two
or more members of the Board, is accorded privilege of the floor and permitted to
speak in regard to matters pending before the Board and within the scope and
powers of the Board In,other words, it must be something that is pending before
the Board and something over which the Board exercises control Aside from cer-
tam budgetary appropriations, the Board has no authority over the courts. It can-
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not reverse, modify or affirm decisions of the courts Since the Bow d has no power
over the courts, the judges and their decisions, these are matters which are not
properly accorded privilege of the floor "
Mr Louis Nayman, President of the Civil Service Employees' Association,
spoke regarding the progress of the negotiation between CSEA and the County
He said they began June 1 and have had eight sessions It led to mediation and
have had two mediating sessions with Ms Charlotte Gold He said the Association
is receptive to a meeting soon or at a later date to include the Board and employee
representatives without the professional mediator
Mr Miller, Chairman, Social Services Committee, said they have discussed
pharmacists' requests for increase for dispensing the medicaid prescriptions They
have not yet made a decision
Mr Robey, Mental Health, said at the last Mental Health meeting Edgar Am-
dur, Acting Director of the Mental Health Clinic, reported the clinic has increased
staff hours and changed some staff arrangements The Mental Health Board has
maintained confidence in the clinic staff, and Mr Amdur said the clinic is not now
and has never been in a crisis as far as services are concerned
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said the Health Committee will
not meet this month unless there are problems
Mr Robey said Chairman MacNeil has written a letter to Mr Spero asking
for information on the caseload at the mental health clinic The Mental Health
Board is facing a number of problems and they decided they want to hire a Direc-
tor of Mental Health Services to get some return to a normal operation, and then
from these administrative people who are charged with carrying out the county
policy, get a better reading on the workload and what to do about it
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met October 27th with the Learning Web to consider their budget request and ap-
proved it and referred it to the Budget and Administration Committee for action
He will lay a name on the table for appointment to the Library Board of Trustees
Mrs Livesay said she will not be making nominations to the Office for the
Aging Advisory Committee this morning The list of nominees are on the desks
and she will make the nominations at the next meeting She gave a summary of
the Report of the Ad Hoc Youth and Recreation Committee The recommendation
of the committee is that a Tompkins County Youth Bureau be established with
minimal staff as a department of county government prior to April 1, 1977 and
that all local municipalities be encouraged to participate under a comprehensive
plan The Youth Bureau is being recommended to do coordinating and facilitating
only with programming left to the municipalities and agencies of Tompkins
County
Mr Richard Desrochers, Representative from the State Division for Youth in
this district, explained the state funding He said each municipality receives so
much money in state aid for recreation programs In 1974 a new law was passed
stating that amount of money was going to be increased per child under the age
of 21 Along with the increase in state aid came an endorsement for county com-
prehensive planning asking the county to take a look at whether or not counties
wanted to get into a combination combining of municipalities, monies, expertise
and come up with a county comprehensive plan Rather than having a set amount
of eligibility, the money would be pooled and municipalities would contract with
the county for that particular amount of money April 1, 1977 is the date in which
the minimums of $1600 for recreation and $1400 for youth services will no longer
be there Municipalities will then receive their state aid based on their youth pop-
ulation times $2 25 and to a considerable number of municipalities in Tompkins
County that means quite a loss April 1, 1978 is date the county comprehensive
planning must take effect The county's eligibility would be $2 25 times the youth
population It has been moved from 1977 to 1978 if counties do three things 1)
166 November 8, 1976
Sign a letter of intent which says they would like to look into getting into compre-
hensive planning, 2) conduct a feasibility study which has already been done, 3)
develop a youth board He said there are a new set of proposed rules and regula-
tions that are being sent to all towns, supervisors, mayors and some county people
There is going to be a meeting with county, state, local representation on these
rules and regulations
Mrs Livesay said they are proposing a Youth Bureau that consists of a Youth
Bureau Board, and recommendation is to permit each municipality in the county
to submit to this board the name of a representative they would like to have on
the youth bureau board and then appointments would be made by the Board of
Representatives The staffing would be a youth bureau director There would be an
additional staff person besides a secretary called a program specialist She thanked
Michael Martin, the Director of Human Services Coalition and the Coalition This
study was done by county talent
A question and answer period took place on dates re funding
Chairman MacNeil urged Mr Desrochers to meet with Mr William Burr and
outline what the circumstances are that surround the dates indicated
Mrs Livesay will have a resolution to set a public hearing on the recommenda-
tion at the next meeting later in the meeting
Mr Haight, Chairman, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said they
will have resolutions later in the meeting He reported the wall in the jail where
the breakout occurred has been fully repaired Also, regarding the problem of co-
operation between the police agencies and fire coordinator, they have been assured
of full cooperation in the future They feel it has been handled satisfactorily
Mr Dates, Chairman, Budget and Administration Committee, said tomorrow
the public informational budget meeting will be held at 7 30 p m He thanked the
Budget and Administration Committee and John Murphy and his staff for coming
up with a workable budget Later in the meeting they have a resolution to set up
a public hearing for November 22, 1976 at 7 30 p m
Chairman MacNeil thanked the Budget and Administration Committee, and
Mr Murphy and his staff for the excellent job done
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said most of the time has been spent on
the budget There is a resolution on the agenda for apportionment of Mortgage
Tax The mortgage tax is paid twice a year at six month intervals The present
payment is $174,000 That is up from the comparable six months a year ago which
was $130,000
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported they had the election case It
went to the Appellate Division where they reversed Judge Frederick Bryant's deci-
sion and allowed the residents in a district in Lansing to register to vote He has
been working with Howard Stevenson on preparing the specifications for a land-
fill bid One of the problems is when advertising for bids they will advertise now
and open them in a year because it takes a year for an environmental impact study
Mr Stevenson said the Hospital Construction Committee met last Thursday
and went over Cowper's monthly report
Permission was given to add the following resolutions to the agenda Date for
Public Hearing—Local Law No 4, 1976, Advertise Public Hearing—Tompkins
County Youth Bureau, Authorization to Proceed with working drawings—Archi-
tect—Hospital Administration Offices, Authorization to Purchase (3) Transmit-
ters and (1) Receiver—Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Authorization to Purchase
Truck—Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Special Grade Crossing Levy—Lehigh Val-
ley Railroad Crossing
At this time Chairman MacNeil declared a short recess for the Social Services
Committee to meet Meeting reconvened and permission was given to withdraw
November 8, 1976 167
the resolution pertaining to Adoption of Budget—Office for the Aging—Title VI
(Nutrition for the Elderly) from the agenda
I
RESOLUTION NO 249A—AWARD OF BIDS RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
I Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mrs Benson After a lengthy discussion,
resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has received bids for radiology equip-
ment for the new County Hospital in accordance with the drawings and specifica-
tions dated July 20, 1976, and
WHEREAS, Siemens Corporations of 6838 Ellicot Drive, East Syracuse, New
York 13057, is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications for Group I
radiology equipment in the amount of $343,881 00, and
WHEREAS, Picker Corporation of 209 N Main Street, Horseheads, New
York 14845, is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications for Group
IIi and Group III radiology equipment in the total amount of $728,179 00 (said
Groups II and III equipment is broken down as follows
a) Group II ($637,888 00)
b) Rooms H2-512 and H2-532 in Group III ($60,665 00)
c) Alternate bid for room E2-340 ($29,626 00)
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the aforesaid bids be and they hereby are accepted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to execute contracts with the aforesaid bidders on behalf
of the County
RESOLUTION NO 250—CHANGE ORDERS—HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
the Construction Manager and the architects, That the Chairman of the Construc-
tion Committee be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the follow-
ing change orders in the Preliminary Site Work Plumbing Contract with Donohue -
Halverson, Inc and in the Electrical Contract for Hospital Construction with
Madison Electric Company, Inc
Donohue -Halverson, Inc
Item 1 Rock excavation in conjunction with Proposal Request
PP -1 (based on unit costs) ADD $ 100 63
Item 2 Perform work in accordance with Proposal Request
No PP -3 ADD 3,508 44
Item 3 Perform work in accordance with Proposal Request
No PP -4 ADD 6,825 40
Item 4 Investigate for water leak, as authorized by
construction manager ADD 87 61
Item 5 Additional fittings required for water line
tie-in ADD 274 67
Total $10,796 75
Madison Electric Company, Inc
Do all work as described and called for under Alternative No
E-8, with one exception Use 5kv cable as specified under Al-
ternative No E-8, Kerite cable not required ADD $22,500 00
168 November 8, 1976
RESOLUTION NO 251—AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH WORKING
DRAWINGS—ARCHITECT—HOSPITAL
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Webster A lengthy discussion took
place and it was Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Webster, That this resolu-
tion be tabled until the next meeting He would like the Board of Managers to
have an opportunity to discuss it Further discussion took place Motion to Table
adopted with Representatives Watros, Livesay, MacNeil casting dissenting votes
Chairman MacNeil asked Mrs Ruth DeWire to have a meeting with the Board of
Managers and come in with a definite suggestion
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the architects be and they hereby are authorized and directed to proceed
through working drawing (75%) to locate the hospital administration offices in
the first floor area of the new facility
RESOLUTION NO 252—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Benson -1 Adopted It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by
Mr Theisen, That an amendment be made to add to the resolution an additional
bill for the Charles P Young Company, who are printers of the hospital and com-
munity college bonds, in the amount of $7,209 25 Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Benson and Kidney -2 Amendment Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $527,283 48 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
Levatich Miller Hoffman and Fred Thomas Associates
Fee $8,071 00
Reimburseable Expense 107 00
Tompkins County Highway Department
Signs—Posts
John W. Cowper Co , Inc
Madison Electric
Sarkisian Brothers, Inc
A J Eckert Co , Inc
Rural News
Beam Travel Center, Inc
The Signature Co , DR
Willkie Farr & Gallagher, DR
Chas P Young Company
$ 8,178 00
105 48
6,384 26
188,100 00
258,435 00
34,074 00
23 09
108 00
1,166 40
23,500 00
7,209.25
Total $527,283 48
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 253—WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BUDGET AND
APPORTIONMENT—MUTUAL SELF-INSURANCE
PLAN
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee estimates that the
sum of $25,000 will be required during the year 1977 for the payment of compensa-
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November 8, 1976 169
tion in old and pending cases on behalf of the county participating municipalities
under the Mutual Self -Insurance Plan and for the expenses of administering same,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That there be raised from the county and participating mum-
cipahties in 1977 the total sum of $25,000, the same to be apportioned to the county
and the several participating municipalities in the proportion that their equalized
valuation bears to the aggregate valuation of the county and all participating
municipal corporations, as follows
(Based on 1975 Assessment)
1
Municipality
Assessed State Full or True Appor-
Value Rate Value tionment
Town of Caroline $ 9,841,046 56 06 $ 17,554,488 $ 302 93
Town of Danby 8,802,878 51 64 17,046,627 294 18
Town of Dryden 50,321,546 49 71 101,230,227 1,746 85
Town of Enfield 7,752,208 54 18 14,308,247 246 90
Town of Groton 18,405,605 62 38 29,505,619 509 18
Town of Ithaca 80,343,532 57 74 139,147,094 2,401 15
Town of Lansing 78,883,090 56 37 139,938 070 2,414 80
Town of Newfield 14,663,907 63 75 23,002,207 396 93
Town of Ulysses 19,617,351 53 36 36,764,151 634 40
City of Ithaca 105,002,909 62 16 168,923,599 2,914 97
Village of Dryden 6,473,507 49 71 13,022,545 224 70
Village of Freeville 1,518,599 49 71 3,054,917 52 '72
Village of Groton 8,049,559 62 38 12,904,070 222 67
Village of Cayuga Heights 25,945,962 57 74 44,935,854 775 42
County of Tompkins 393,634,072 57 26 687,420,329 11,862 20
$829,255,771 $1,448,758,044 $25,000 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County's share of such apportionment being
the sum of $11,862.20 be included in the budget of the county and that amounts
apportioned to each of the participating towns and City of Ithaca as shown in the
foregoing schedule be included in the next tax levy against the taxable property of
said towns and city respectively, and that the Clerk of the Board transmit to the
Clerk of each participating village a statement of the amount apportioned to such
village with the request that the same be paid to the County Administrator.
Mr Dates presented the Special Franchise Report It was Moved by Mr.
Dates, seconded by Mr Holden, That the report be approved Motion adopted.
0
SPECIAL FRANCHISES FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY FOR 1976
Towns
and
Villages
New York State
Electric and Gas
Corporation
New York Telephone
Company
Ceracche Television
Corporation
Iroquois
Telephone Corp
Trumansburg
Home Telephone
Company
Sammons Comm
Corporation
Chenango & Unadilla
Telephone Co
Odessa Telephone
Company
Ostrander TV
Cable, Inc
Western Counties
Telephone
CAROLINE
$ 194,415
$ 1,932
$ 26,793
$142,412
$ 0
$ 0
$3,485
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
DANBY
82,612
65,561
6,979
197
0
0
261
0
0
1,122
DRYDEN
374,017
101,369
57,684
204,827
0
13,424
0
0
0
0
DRYDEN VILLAGE
191,913
0
0
74,869
0
9,023
0
0
0
0
FREEVILLE VILLAGE
55,776
0
0
15,190
0
3,602
0
0
0
0
ENFIELD
68,246
55,545
10,982
0
4,373
0
0
359
0
0
GROTON
153,849
119,653
13,163
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GROTON VILLAGE
141,856
87,128
11,429
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ITHACA
852,826
502,856
49,293
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CAYUGA HEIGHTS VILL
612,654
298,010
27,844
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ITHACA CITY
3,508,715
1,486,025
105,099
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LANSING
306,436
244,478
40,706
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LANSING VILLAGE
6,058
28,656
11,964
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
NEWFIELD
195,828
135,316
32,468
0
0
0
0
296
0
473
ULYSSES
181,918
52,590
3,416
0
80,298
0
0
0
0
0
TRUMANSBURG VILLAGE
234,898
4,233
0
0
44,982
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
$7,162,017
$3,183,352
$397,820
$437,495
$129,653
$26,049
$3,746
$655
$ 0
$1,595
November 8, 1976 171
It was moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller that the following resolu-
tion be added to the agenda, adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 254—RESOLUTION OF INTENT—SEPARATION OF
CHARTER AND CODE ELEMENT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden It was Moved by Mrs Livesay,
that the words "and appointive responsibility" be deleted from the third para-
graph No second was received It was Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mr
Watros, to add "confirmed by the Board of Representatives" at the end of para-
graph three Amendment adopted. Resolution as amended adopted with Mrs Live -
say casting a dissenting vote because her objection is not against the concept of
separating the charter and code, it is for giving up of their appointive responsi-
bilities to an appointed nonelected executive that is an appointed administrator
without due consideration Mr Robey said he doesn't feel what Mrs Livesay said
is what they are doing
WHEREAS, this Board has authorized the development of an administrative
manual for use in Tompkins County and has further authorized the Department of
St�to to assist in the development of such a document, and
WHEREAS, after considerable study it is the recommendation of those re-
sponsible for the preparation of the administrative manual that the most logical
approach is the separation of charter and code elements into a "short form" char-
ter and a detailed code that would, in effect, become the administrative manual,
and
WHEREAS, said charter and code documents would be based on an organiza-
tion concept that clearly places most supervisory and appointive responsibility
with the County Administrator while retaining policy and decision making powers
in legislative committees confirmed by the Board of Representatives, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Budget and Administration
Committee, That this Board supports the concept of the separation of charter and
code elements for the purposes, and in the manner, outlined above, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee is directed to
continue this project in the spirit of this resolution, making its recommendations
to the full Board of Representatives for final determination
RESOLUTION NO. 255—ESTABLISHING COUNTY EQUALIZATION RATES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III, Section 3 04 Sub (d) of the Tompkins
County Charter and Code, the Director of Assessment has submitted and recom-
mended for adoption the following equalization rates as prepared by the State
Board of Equalization and Assessment for the assessment rolls filed in 1976 and
for the apportionment of county taxes levied in 1977
Towns of Caroline 50 83
Danby 48 32
Dryden 46 55
Enfield 50 88
Groton 56 91
Ithaca 55 69
Lansing 5169
Newfield 60 85
Ulysses 50 05
City of Ithaca 60 55
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the above equalization rates be and hereby are adopted
172 November 8, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 256—APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the County Administrator have presented
their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period from April 1, 1976
through September 30, 1976, pursuant to Section 261 of the Tax Law and the
same has been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the apportionment as presented for said period from April
1, 1976 through September 30, 1976 be and hereby is approved
Municipality
Town of Caroline
Town of Danby
Town of Dryden
Village of Dryden
Village of Freeville
Town of Enfield
Town of Groton
Village of Groton
City of Ithaca
Town of Ithaca
Village of Cayuga Heights
Amount
$21,009 23
1,467 91
344 35
4,985 72
1,395 36
21,792 81
4,196 46
Town of Lansing 58,846 06
Village of Lansing 10,607 26
Town of Newfield
Town of Ulysses
Village of Trumansburg
5,822 91
1,031 56
Total
$ 2,950 28
4,859 49
22,821 49
1,683 43
6,381 08
30,147 15
25,989 27
69,453 32
2,883 66
6,854 47
TOTAL $174,023 64
RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Section 261 of the Tax Law, this
Boaid issue its tax warrant for the payment to the respective tax districts of the
amount so credited and authorize and direct the County Administrator to make
distribution thereof to the several tax districts
RESOLUTION NO. 257—ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
BUDGET FOR 1977
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Ray Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That a public hearing on the proposed 1977 budget be held Monday, November
22, 1976 at 7 30 p m in the Courtroom of the Tompkins County Courthouse for the
purpose of hearing all persons interested therein who desire to be heard
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish a notice of
public hearing in the official newspapers of the county in the manner required by
Section 359 of the County Law
RESOLUTION NO. 258—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—SUPREME COURT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections and
Budget and Administration Committees, That the following transfer be approved
From Supreme Court Grand Jury Fees and Expense—Code A1190 110
1
November 8, 1976 173
To Supreme Court Fees for Services—Jurors—Code A1135 110—$1800
RESOLVED further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 259—SPECIAL GRADE CROSSING LEVY—LEHIGH
VALLEY RAILROAD CROSSING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros Adopted
I WHEREAS, the State of New York is entitled to certain monies in the
amount of $4,427 53 from the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company pursuant to the
Laws of the State of New York for the elimination of grade crossings in the
Towns of Newfield and Ithaca and City of Ithaca, said monies being for labor and
material rendered by the state in connection with said project, and
I WHEREAS, said cases are designated as Public Service Case Nos 4697,
7689, 5356, 6645 and 5357 (Towns of Newfield and Ithaca and City of Ithaca), and
WHEREAS, said sum is outstanding and unpaid as certified by the State
Comptroller of the State of New York, and
' WHEREAS, pursuant to the law, the unpaid amount is to be apportioned ac-
cording to procedures outlined by the Department of Audit and Control and appor-
tioned against the individual assessments of the said company in each tax district
of the county where real property of the railroad is located, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Audit and Control requires that the County
Administrator set up an account on his books to show the several amounts due
the state, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee and the Director of Assessment, That the sum of $4,427 53 due the State of
New York by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company arising out of the elimination
of railroad crossings in the Town of Newfield and Ithaca and City of Ithaca as
fisted below be apportioned against the real property owned by the railroad within
the County of Tompkins, a summary of which is set forth below, the particulari-
zation being on file with the Clerk of the Board and Director of Assessments
PSC 4697 Town of Newfield
PSC 7689 City of Ithaca
PSC 5356 Town of Ithaca
PSC 6645 Town of Ithaca
PSC 5357 Town of Newfield
$ 149 47
1,029 70
2,627 39
416 12
204 85
$4,427 53
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
and directed to set up an account on the books of the County as follows to show
the amount due the State of New York, Liability Account A634 Due to State of
New York—Grade Crossing Elimination Charges,
RESOLVED, further, That the amounts due the state will be paid only if and
when collected, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Assessment be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to add the said amounts to the several tax rolls and tax war-
rants of the Tax Districts as shown in the above summary
RESOLUTION NO. 260—AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE (3)
TRANSMITTERS AND (1) RECEIVER—
FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 36, the Board of Representatives adopted on
February 13, 1973, Standardization of Communication Equipment with Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc , and
WHEREAS, the Fire and Disaster Coordinator has informed this Board that
174 November 8, 1976
the Dryden Fire Department will put into services a total of two additional pieces
of fire apparatus, and Newfield Fire Department will put into service one addi-
tional piece of fire apparatus, and
WHEREAS, said addition will increase total inventory of trucks by three, and
WHEREAS, three additional mobile units will be required to be installed in
said vehicles, and
WHEREAS, one station house receiver is to be purchased to replace unit
burnt out in Etna, and
WHEREAS, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc , can furnish
three mobile units and one receiver for a total amount of $2,639 00, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That this Board approve the purchase of four pieces of Motorola Equip-
ment from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc , for the total amount of
$2,639 00, and
RESOLVED, further, That delivery of units is to be made in December 1976
and payment of $2,639 00 for units to be made in January 1977, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator be and he here-
by is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 261—AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRUCK—
FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller Discussion followed Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Fire and Disaster Coordinator has duly advertised
for bids for a vehicle for the Fire Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, Zikakis Chevrolet, Inc , Ithaca, New York, is the lowest iespon-
sible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid in the amount of $7,468 13 with
no exceptions to the specifications as advertised, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the aforesaid bid as set forth above be and the same hereby is ap-
proved, less any amount for a trade-in on the damaged vehicle, if any, and the
Fire Coordinator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to complete said
transaction on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 262—ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARING—TOMPKINS
COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Ad Hoc Youth and Recreational Serv-
ices Committee, That a public hearing on the Tompkins County Youth Bureau be
held on Monday, November 22, 1976 at 9 35 a m in the Board of Representatives'
Chambeis of the Tompkins County Courthouse for the purpose of hearing all per-
sons interested who desire to be heard
RESOLUTION NO. 263—DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING—LOCAL LAW
NO 4-1976
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Board of Representatives will hold a public hearing on proposed
Local Law No 4-1976 in the Board of Representatives' Chambers, Courthouse,
Ithaca, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 1976 at 9 30 o'clock in the fore-
noon thereof, adopting the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Law pursuant to
Article 24 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law
November 8, 1976 175
RESOLUTION NO 264—MEMORIALIZING THE NEW YORK STATE
LEGISLATURE RE RAISING REIMBURSEMENT
RATE OF FELONY INMATES IN TOMPKINS
COUNTY JAIL
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion took place
Adopted
WHEREAS, the Correction Law fixes the reimbursement rate by the State to
the County at $5 00 per day per prisoner concerning the support and maintenance
of felony, coram nobis, and parole violators who may be incarcerated in the county
jail, and
WHEREAS, those charges were established in 1960 and are no longer rele-
vant because of increased costs, and
WHEREAS, it currently costs the County of Tompkins over $15 00 per day
per prisoner to house these prisoners, and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that the State should fairly and adequately
reimburse the County for these charges, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County hereby memorial-
izes the New York State Legislature to enact an amendment to the Corrections
Law which would adequately reflect current costs so as to fairly reimburse the
County for housing felony, coram nobis, and parole violators in the County Jail,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is au-
thorized and directed to send a copy of this resolution to Senator William T
Smith, Assemblyman Gary A Lee, Warren M Anderson, President Pro -Tem of the
State Senate, Stanley Steingut, Speaker of the House of the State Assembly, and
to such other persons as deemed proper
RESOLUTION NO. 265—RESOLUTION OF RESPECT—HOWARD R.
BRENTLINGER
Moved by Mr Watros, Unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, Howard R Brenthnger, former Director of the Tompkins County
Public Library, passed away October 20, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the said Howard R Brentlinger was hired as Director of the
Public Library August 1, 1956, and continued as Director of the Library when it
became the Tompkins County Public Library, and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, he was instrumental in the transition of
the library from the Cornell Public Library to the Tompkins County Public Li-
brary and the designation of same as the central library of the Finger Lakes Li-
brary System, and
WHEREAS, he was active on committees of the New York Library Associa-
tion, a member of the American Library Association and President of the Inde-
pendent Central Libraries Association of New York, and
WHEREAS, he was active in other community and civic affairs having served
as secretary to the Tompkins County Jail Program Advisory Committee and
president of Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the said Howard R Brenthnger served untiring and diligently
in his efforts to bring Tompkins County the best library facilities available, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its appreciation
for the many years of service that the said Howard R. Brenthnger gave to the
County as well as to the community in various civic capacities,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board expresses its deep sympathy to the
family of Howard R Brentlinger
RESOLUTION NO. 266—RESOLUTION OF RESPECT—S HARVEY
STEVENSON
Moved by Mr Dates, Unanimously seconded and adopted.
176 November 8, 1976
WHEREAS, S Harvey Stevenson, former Chairman of the Board of Super-
visors, passed away November 2, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the said S Harvey Stevenson was Supervisor from the Town of
Enfield for twenty-eight years having been first elected in 1933, and
WHEREAS, the said S Harvey Stevenson served as a member of the Board
of Supervisors for a longer period of time than any supervisor in the history of
the County, from 1934-1961 inclusive, and
WHEREAS, the said S Harvey Stevenson served on almost every committee
of the board and was chairman of several committees including Finance and
Health, and
WHEREAS, he also served as Budget Officer during the time he served as
Chairman of the Board and in said position was responsible for the County Budget,
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office, the County entered many new fields
including operation of the airport, the hospital and the Health Department, and
WHEREAS, he served as State President of the Supervisors' Association
during the 1955-1956 Association Year, and
WHEREAS, the said S Harvey Stevenson was extremely capable in the prep-
aration of the County Budget during the years 1951-1961, and the overall fiscal
affairs, working in conjunction with the County Treasurer, Donald A Stobbs, and
WHEREAS, he served the County and his town in a diligent and conscientious
manner during all his years in office, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, That this Board expresses its sympathy to the
family of S Harvey Stevenson,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the family of S Harvey Stevenson
Mr Clynes placed in nomination to the Environmental Management Council
the name of Paul Komar to fill the unexpired term of James Carrigg who resigned
Said term expires December 31, 1977 Upon hearing no further nominations the
Chairman declared Mr Komar a member of said committee
Mr Watros laid the name of Mrs. Ellen Bonn on the table for consideration
of appointment to The Library Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired term of
George Finley who resigned Said term expires December 31, 1980
On motion, meeting adjourned at 1 09 p.m.
November 22, 1976 177
PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
LOCAL LAW NO 4 — 1976
TOMPKINS COUNTY FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION LAW
The Chairman opened the public hearing at 9 30 a m and read the notice that
was published in the official newspapers
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO 4
TOMPKINS COUNTY FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION LAW
A LOCAL LAW of the County of Tompkins pursuant to Article 24 of the
New York State Environmental Conservation Law, also known as the "Freshwater
Wetlands Act," to provide for the protection, preservation and conservation of the
freshwater wetlands within its boundaries
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tomp-
kins, New York, as follows
Section 1 Pursuant to Title 5 of Article 24 of the New York Environmental
Conservation Law, the County of Tompkins shall fully undertake and exercise
regulatory authority with regard to activities and wetlands subject to regulation
under the Act as shown on the Freshwater Wetlands Map, as prepared, filed, and
amended from time to time by the Department of Environmental Conservation
pursuant to the Act Such regulatory authority shall be undertaken and exercised
in accordance with all of the procedures, concepts and definitions set forth in Ar-
ticle 24, as such law may from time to time be amended Such regulatory authority
shall be exercised by the County only under the following conditions
a Wetlands shall be subject to regulation by the County only in those towns,
villages or the City of Ithaca in which the respective municipal authority has
failed to adopt and implement protective local laws or ordinances as prescribed by
Article 24-0501(4); or in those towns, villages or the City of Ithaca wherein the
respective municipal authority requests in writing that the authority for regula-
tions be transferred to the county as prescribed in Article 24-0503(1); or in those
towns, villages or the City of Ithaca in which the Commissioner of the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation finds and declares that a town,
village or city does not possess the technical capacity or is not effectively admin-
istering the provision of the Act, as prescribed in Section 24-0503(2), and orders
that the function be transferred to the County of Tompkins
b. Freshwater Wetlands which are located partly in two or more municipali-
ties shall be subject to regulation by the county
, Section 2 The Commissioner of Planning of the County of Tompkins is here-
by authorized and directed to administer this local law
Section 3 This law, adopted on the date set forth below, shall take effect
upon the filing with the Clerk of the County of Tompkins of the final Freshwater
Wetlands Map by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
pursuant to Article 24 and applicable to wetlands in the County of Tompkins
Mr. Armand Adams spoke supporting the proposed local law
There were questions and answers and the chairman closed the public hearing
at 9 40 a m.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
PROPOSED TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
The Chairman opened the public hearing on the Proposed Tompkins County
Youth Bureau and read the notice of public hearing that was published in the
official newspapers of the county
178 November 22, 1976
Mrs Livesay answered questions pertaining to the proposal
Mr Anthony Schultz, Caroline Town Justice and Caroline representative on
the County Planning Board, read his statement opposing the proposed county -wide
youth bureau He feels there would be a loss of autonomy of local municipalities
and the proposed youth bureau is unnecessary as it would interfere with rather
than help present programs now being run by local municipalities Its creation
would be inflationary and a waste of tax dollars
Mr Watros said he was asked to convey to the board that the Dryden Busi-
nessmen's Association opposes the proposed establishment of the bureau because
of the potential impact on taxpayers and also the potential affect on the local
autonomy
A letter was received from Barbara H Caldwell, Chairman of the Tompkins
County Planning Coalition, stating the question of the County Youth and Recrea-
tion needs was sent to them for study approximately 22 months ago The report
and recommendation of the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation Committee has been dis-
cussed at length at both the October and November meetings of their board It
was decided that action be deferred for two months It was hoped in the interim
additional questions could be answered
The public hearing was closed at 10 03 a m
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 03 a m
Present 13 Representatives Excused—Representatives Haight, Miller -2
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the November 8, 1976 meeting were approved
Members and guests participated in a moment of silence for the assassination
of former President John F Kennedy
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Walter Schwan, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca requesting the Coun-
ty exempt the Town of Ithaca's property at 126 E Seneca Street in the City of
Ithaca for its tax levy, notice of Tentative State Equalization Rates for Villages
of Dryden — 53 81, Freeville — 52 13, Groton — 66 65, Cayuga Heights — 55 33,
Lansing — 48 78, Trumansburg — 52 42, letter from C Arthur Halstead, Tomp-
kins County Veteran's Day Committee expressing appreciation to the Board of
Representatives for their cooperation in the matter of the memorial for Korean
and Vietnam veterans in Dewitt Park, letter from Robert Hines, Esq re Ellis
Hollow Apartments Mr Hines represents the Ellis Hollow Association who own
and operate the elderly housing project and are requesting to be tax exempt pur-
suant to Section 33 of the Private Housing Finance Law, monthly progress report
for September and October 1976 re Tompkins County Hospital Construction from
J W Cowper, Company, letter from Joseph Missavage, Executive Director, STE
Regional Planning Development Board re 208 Planning for the Southern Tier East
Region, copy of letter from Larry Hoffman, Levatich Miller Hoffman PC re Tomp-
kins County Hospital Laboratory to Howard Stevenson, letter from Teresa Robin-
son, Acting Groton Town Clerk re adoption of a leash law in Groton, copy of letter
from Christopher Mandeville, Public Service Commission Administrative Assistant
re PSC Case #26974—Comparative Economics of Nuclear and Fossil Fuel Gen-
erating Facilities, memorandum to Economic Development District Committee re
committee recommendations to review and discuss the potential of establishing an
Economic Development District within the STE Region, Report to Health Com-
mittee of the Board of Representatives from Bryant Robey re status of Interim
November 22, 1976 179
Coverage Planning—Mental Health Department, Pistol Permits for October 1-31
totalled $134 00, copy of memorandum to Thomas Payne from John Murphy re
letter from Walter Schwan dated November 3 requesting exemption of the Town
of Ithaca's property at 126 E Seneca Street, letters requesting funding of Nutri-
tion for Elderly Program be continued from Edith VanDyck, Lena Nelson, Miriam
Hespelt, Clara Millard, Anna Clock, received Caroline and Dryden Town Budgets
for 1977; letter from Mosler Airmatic and Electronic Systems Division re Tomp-
kins County Hospital material distribution system, Social Services Monthly Sta-
tistical Reports for September, letter from E J Gulotty, Principal Manpower
Programs Coordinator, NYS Department of Labor, enclosing a copy of their close-
out report for the Tompkins County Summer Program, letter from Joel D Robin-
son, Director, Manpower Planning Secretariat, advising that completed applica-
tions for assistance under the local public works capital development and invest-
ment program should be filed as soon as possible, letter from Congressman
Matthew McHugh stating if the county decides to submit the appropriate Overall
Economic Development Program to the Economic Development Administration's
Albany office, he will be happy to support the county in any way possible to see
that it is processed expeditiously, Petition from people living in Tompkins and
Tioga County on the west Owego Creek Boundary Line in protest of the poor
conditions that exist along the creek, executed agreement between County of
Tompkins and Seneca Balancing, Inc re construction work at Tompkins County
Hospital, letter from Thomas Payne stating that he doesn't find authority for
county, city or school district to act in regard to the Ithaca Town Hall request for
exemption from taxation on their property located on 126 E Seneca Street; Peter
Savago, Chairman, Ulster County Legislature, re welfare reform, letter from
Public Service Commission re Case 80002—NYSE&G Corporation—Cayuga Sta-
tion, letter to Richard B Fischer, Chairman, Task Team on Special Environmental
Problems re nonreturnable bottles and cans, "The Tompkins County Story" from
the Tompkins County Division of Assessment, Canvass of Votes for 1976 from
the Board of Elections;
Under privilege of the floor Dr Louis J Long, Secretary of the Tompkins
County Area Development Corporation and Tompkins County Industrial Develop-
ment Agency made the following report
"The Tompkins County Area Development, Inc , charged with the develop-
ment and management of the Cornell University Industry Research Park was in-
corporated in October 1964 The new development corporation was to receive fi-
nancial support from Tompkins County, City of Ithaca, Town of Lansing, the
Chamber of Commerce, our local financial institutions, Cornell University, a
variety of local businesses and some individuals
Unfortunately the Research Park project has not been an unqualified success
The limited development of the Park may be attributed to many adverse factors
but the basic one is that of the poor business climate in New York State in com-
parison with many of the states in the South which offer tax incentives and lower
wages Our advantage of a greater supply of skilled and semi -skilled workers has
not been enough to offset the other disadvantages
However, your Area Development group has not been without its successes in
keeping industry here and in fostering new projects for the area We have had
these clients in the Park
NCR Data Terminal Research and Engineering
Agway Technical Center
Narda Microwave Corp (formerly Cayuga Associates)
Bendix
Beak Environmental Consultants
Lindemann Laboratories
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center
New York Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative (milk testing and forage
laboratories)
The U S Geological Survey
Of these, the only one lost to the area was Bendix The rest are here in new or
refurbished buildings They employ an average of one hundred persons with a pay-
roll in excess of $1,000,000 in buildings worth $800,000
180 November 22, 1976
Our projects outside the Research Park have been the acquisition of one hun-
dred acres for an industrial park which was sold to Borg-Warner for the new
Morse Chain plant on Warren Road We also provided drainage and a branch
sewer line for this project, the promotion of the Rothschild Department Store,
the addition to NCR on Danby Road, the promotion and financing of the Boyce
Thompson Institute (8 5 million), assisted in financing the addition to Hi -Speed
Check Weigher Co , the University Sand and Gravel and Kolar Machine, Inc
These outside projects and the three buildings located in the Park provide
total annual taxes of $253,100 Your oiiginal seed money is producing a good crop
But not the least of our several pluses is the fact that we are self-supporting
and have been for the last six years Our income is derived from the management
fees of the buildings in the Park and from arranging the financing for our clients
TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Your Area Development Corporation is closely associated with the I D A act-
ing as it does in the capacity of managing the affairs of the I D A under the di-
rection of the I D A Board of Directors
Up to this point the I D A has issued $5 5 million in Industrial Development
Bonds for Borg-Warner, Rothschild Brothers and N C R In each case, payments
are made in lieu of taxes as if the regular taxes had been assessed
The Agency stands ready to assist in the financing of all eligible projects and
at its last meeting went on record as supporting the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 as amended, whose benefits are now available to Tomp-
kins County "
Mrs Ruth DeWire reported for the Governance Committee of the Board of
Managers She stated the Governance Committee started with a history of the fi-
nancial dealings of the hospital since 1971 with the county and went on from there
to a five-year projection of operating costs for Tompkins County Hospital, which
they intend to use for other purposes too They have also started a personnel
study on the implications of a switch of governments They have issued a report
on management considerations in connection with private, nonprofit operations
In addition, the committee voted to consider differences in authority under county
ownership so they will be getting to the Health Committee of the Board of Repre-
sentatives very soon They hope to make a final decision on governance in late
spring and will come to the Board with their ideas for their consideration
Various Committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said they have three board
members on the Board of Managers whose terms expire December 31, 1976
Mr Clynes said at the last committee meeting there were encouraging finan-
cial figures reported The hospital is taking bids on consulting accounting firms
for Uniform Financial Report and general audit work There has been interest in
some of the property there to the Board of Managers Committee assigned to that
and the Planning and Public Works Committee does have a liaison member to that
committee The administrative wing was discussed by the consultant in terms of
what they would be getting at cost per square foot Also, by the administration of
the hospital as far as efficiency of care
A question was asked regarding status of emergency staffing at the Mental
Health Clinic Mr Robey said there have been developments The CSEA and the
County did get together and were able to work out an agreement.
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they have
been involved in finishing the airport contracts They have also done some revi-
sions to proposed paid parking contract and expect it to be lifted from the table
the first meeting in December
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
will have a resolution to add to the agenda pertaining to TC3
November 22, 1976 181
Mr Theisen, Social Services Committee, said they met with the Human Rights
Committee regarding their budget request and with the Office for the Aging and
attended a meeting with the Board of the Office for the Aging They have resolu-
tions to present later in the meeting
Mrs Benson reminded the board that the Southern Tier East Regional Plan-
ning and Development Board is in the process of trying to form an economic de-
velopment district which will relate to the IDA Committee and will be bringing a
resolution to the Planning and Public Works Committee
Mr Dates said they have directed John Murphy to make recommendations to
their committee that they will bring to the full board on revenue sharing and will
try to vote on it in December
Mr John Murphy, County Administrator, said most of his time has been spent
on the 1977 Budget
Mr Howard Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said the committee
met and the architect took bids for the hardware which came in about $70,000
lower than estimated There was an informality in the apparent low bidder so the
committee approved going to the second low bidder
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported they had scheduled this morning
a preliminary hearing on the Unfair Labor Practice charge made by CSEA
against the County but it has been adjourned at the request of CSEA He had two
of the Assessment cases at the November 18th Special Term which were adjourned
until January Arrangements are being made with an appraiser to give a prelimi-
nary report on the large case which is the Cayuga Mall
Chairman MacNeil referred to a report on everyone's desk entitled "Tompkins
County Story" from the Assessment Department Included in the report is a pro-
gram schedule of events which will take place in the next two years regarding re-
valuation of assessment office of the property in Tompkins County He urged rep-
resentatives to contact their local town offices and city offices so the Assessment
Department can be made available to the government officials where there are
questions He arranged the date of November 29th for Mr Payne to speak to
those who live in the city He said there are only 14,000 individual homeowners in
the community and approximately 27,000 parcels of property within our county
Permission was given for a resolution pertaining to requesting additional
state aid for overenrollment last year at Tompkins -Cortland Community College
RESOLUTION NO 267—ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
YOUTH BUREAU
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed Mr
Ray noted the small attendance at meetings of the Ad hoc Youth and Recreation
Committee especially their meeting when the final report was approved He said
many localities are satisfied with the present programs He questioned the Divi-
sion of Youth being involved in job preparation and youth counseling If BOCES
and School programs are inadequate, why not improve them instead of duplicating
these services Coordination is not as necessary as being emphasized unless the
towns, villages and village programs are not going to be autonomous in determin-
ing their own programs He feels this needs further study
Mr Hicks Dow said the Town and Village of Groton are in opposition to this
proposal
Mr Culligan said the city has for years footed the bills for the entire program
in which children from outside came in and then they developed their own He
feels that if it is done correctly this county -wide bureau might be the answer to
alleviate problems and finances However, he believes there are more questions to
be answered
182 November 22, 1976
It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey, That this proposal be
tabled A roll call resulted Ayes — Representatives Theisen, Webster, Benson,
Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Ray, Livesay, Robey, MacNeil — 10 Noes — Representa-
tives Holden, Kidney, Watros-3 Excused—Representatives Haight, Miller -2
Motion to Table adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to establish a Youth Bureau
pursuant to Article 19 (a) of the Executive Law and Section 95 of the General
Municipal Law, and
WHEREAS, said Youth Bureau would be established to
1 Assist County municipalities and agencies in identifying and meeting
unmet needs of youth
2 Assist in upgrading the quality of record keeping in the County so
that adequate information can be available for program planning and
evaluation
3 Assist in effecting coordination between and among youth -serving
agencies
4 Assist in the County Comprehensive Plan thereby maximizing avail-
ability of services, state matching fund capability and the utilization
of those funds within the County
5 Assist County municipalities and agencies to be aware of and assist
with applications for other state and federal grants for youth pro-
grams
and
WHEREAS, the County -wide Ad Hoc Committee on Youth and Recreational
Services has submitted a report with recommendations dated October, 1976, recom-
mending the establishment of a Tompkins County Youth Bureau, and
WHEREAS, the establishment of such a County -wide Youth Bureau and the
development of a comprehensive plan will enable participating municipalities to
be eligible for an increased state reimbursement rate of $4 50 per youth, as com-
pared to nonparticipating municipalities which will retain a reimbursement rate
of $2 25 per youth only, and
WHEREAS, in order to enter into a Comprehensive Planning Agreement with
the State, it is required that municipalities containing at least 50% of the County's
youth population or half of the municipalities participate in said comprehensive
planning process, and that the county have a Youth Bureau with a paid Executive
Director, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee that the
Youth Bureau be formed as a County Department and have a planning, ccordinat-
ing and facilitating function with no programming capability, and that the staff
be minimal consisting of only an Executive Director, one or more Program Spe-
cialists, and a Secretary, and
WHEREAS, the County Board would appoint a Youth Bureau Board com-
posed of members from each participating municipality appointed by the govern-
ing board of said municipality and confirmed by the Board of Representatives, to-
gether with representatives from the several categories of Youth Serving Agen-
cies appointed by the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, the said County Youth Bureau Board would recommend to the
County Board the appointment of the Executive Director who in turn would ap-
point the staff, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Youth and
Recreational Services, That the Tompkins County Youth Bureau be established
contingent upon the approval of the State Division for Youth in accordance with
the plan aforementioned,
RESOLVED, further, That a County Youth Bureau Board be created in the
number of 27 persons and shall represent the following municipalities and types
November 22, 1976 183
of agencies and groups indicated below
Two (2) from the City of Ithaca and
One (1) from each of the following
Town of Caroline
Town of Danby
Town of Dryden
Town of Enfield
Town of Groton
Town of Ithaca
Town of Lansing
Town of Newfield
Town of Ulysses
Village of Cayuga Heights
Village of Dryden
Village of Freeville
Village of Groton
Village of Lansing
Village of Trumansburg
Police Agencies
Probation
Department of Social Services—Child Welfare
Mental Health Agencies
Day Care
Human Service Coalition
Private Youth Serving Agencies
Schools
Youth
Health and Rehabilitation
RESOLVED, further, That said County Board appoint an Executive Director,
RESOLVED, further, That the budget for said Youth Bureau shall be $36,666
for the year 1977,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall become effective after its
adoption and approval of the plan by the State Division for Youth
It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes and adopted that
RESOLUTION NO. 251—AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH WORKING
DRAWINGS — ARCHITECT — HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES, be
Lifted from the table. Discussion took place Mrs Ruth DeWire said the Hospital
Board of Managers endorses the request to expend $8,000 for preparation of archi-
tectural drawings and cost estimates for inclusion of administrative offices in the
new hospital facility The resolution was adopted with Repiesentatives Robey and
Watros casting dissenting votes
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Hospital Construction Committee,
That the architects be and they hereby are authorized and directed to proceed
through working drawings (75%) to locate the hospital administration offices in
the first floor area of the new facility
RESOLUTION NO. 268—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 4-1976
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Culligan Mr MacNeil said under Mu-
nicipal Home Rule Law because of the power invested in the Chairman of the
Board and because of shortness of time before us, he is certifying that immediate
passage is needed of this local law and it will take two -third's vote to get affirma-
tive action, local law not being on the desks for seven days
Mr Ray said for possible consideration at a future date, he believes the Com-
missioner of Planning and Commissioner of Public Works should jointly direct and
administer this law
A roll call vote was taken and resulted as follows Ayes -13 Noes -0 Ex-
cused—Representatives Haight, Miller -2 Resolution adopted.
184 November 22, 1976
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 4-1976 adopting the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Law pursu-
ant to Article 24 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 22nd day of November, 1976,
at 9 30 o'clock in the morning thereof, no one appeared in opposition to said Local
Law No 4-1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That said Local Law No 4-1976 be and the same hereby is adopted
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board publish a true copy of said
local law in the official newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, within
ten days after this local law is adopted, and after said local law shall have been
finally adopted, the Clerk shall file within five days one certified copy in the office
of the County Clerk, one certified copy with the State Comptroller and four certi-
fied copies with the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO 269—APPORTIONMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, That the report of the Commissioners of Elections pertaining to
the election expenses for the year 1976 be accepted and that the amount therein
mentioned be levied upon and collected from the taxable property of Tompkins
County and the several towns and city therein
RESOLUTION NO 270—AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -
1977 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is authorized and directed to
advertise for bids for the printing of the Proceedings of the Board of Representa-
tives for the year 1977
RESOLUTION NO. 271—RETURNED SCHOOL TAXES
Moved by Mr Ray, seconded by Mr Dates The total re -assessed school taxes
are $408,459 55 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and he hereby
is authorized and directed to add to the respective 1977 tax and 1976 assessment
rolls the amount of the uncollected school taxes returned by the collectors of the
various districts, exclusive of the City of Ithaca School District, to the County
Administrator and remaining unpaid and that have not been heretofore re -levied
in town tax rolls, and that said returned school taxes be re -assessed and re -Levied
on town tax rolls, and that said returned school taxes be reassessed and re -levied
upon the lots and parcels so returned with seven (7) per cent in addition thereto,
and when collected the same should be returned to the County Administrator to
reimburse the amount so advanced with the expense of collection
RESOLUTION NO 272—TOWN BUDGETS -1977
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, That in accordance with budgets adopted by the several town
boards of the County of Tompkins now on file with the Clerk of the Board and
laws of the State of New York and in accordance with the foregoing report and
recommendation of the Budget and Administration Committee that there be levied
upon and collected from the taxable property of the several towns of the county
and the City of Ithaca, the foregoing sums for the purposes therein named,
RESOLVED, further, That said summaries of the budgets of the several
November 22, 1976 185
towns of the County of Tompkins and the City of Ithaca be printed in the 1976
proceedings of Board of Representatives
SEE BUDGETS IN REPORTS IN BACK OF PROCEEDINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 273 -AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST
DOG QUARANTINE
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion followed Chair-
man MacNeil requested the original Dog Committee in conjunction with the SPCA
to come in with recommendation or amendment to the Local Law regarding dogs
Adopted
WHEREAS, the deer population in the County of Tompkins may suffer severe
depredation due to dogs pursuing and killing deer, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives of Tomp-
kins County be and hereby is empowered, when he deems it necessary, to request
the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets with the concurrence of the Com-
missioner of Environmental Conservation to issue an order that all dogs in the
County of Tompkins be securely confined, such confinement is to take effect twen-
ty-four (24) hours after notice is given in the manner prescribed by the Commis-
sioner of Agriculture and Markets
RESOLUTION NO. 274 -AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT -
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay Discussion followed.
Adopted.
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Fire and Disaster Coordinator and
the Public Safety and Corrections Committee, That the Chairman of the Board be
and he hereby is authorized and directed to request that the Secretary of State
of the State of New York grant permission for George Proper, Fire Protection
Specialist to make a study and recommendation for guidelines for the County of
Tompkins and its various municipalities and fire departments for adequate fire
protection, it being understood that all fire companies, towns, villages and cities
have joined in said request
RESOLUTION NO. 275 -DISPOSITION OF OLD RECORDS -
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mrs. Livesay. Adopted
RESOLVED, by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County that Rob-
ert Wagner, Commissioner of Social Services, be and hereby is authorized to dis-
pose of record item numbers 1 thru 9, 15, 21 thru 52, 57 thru 59, 61 thru 68, 71
thru 83, 97 thru 111, 115, 119, 121, 125 thru 139, 141, 142, 144 thru 147, 149, 153,
155 thru 158, 161, 167 thru 176, 180 thru 187, 192, 193, 197 thru 203, 205 thru 223,
226 thru 230, 234 thru 236, 239, 243 thru 269, 279, 280, 282, 283, 285 thru 295, and
297 on Records Retention and Disposition List No 260 -SS -11 issued pursuant to
section 114 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of this Board be and hereby is directed
to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to Robert Wagner, Commissioner of
Social Services.
RESOLUTION NO 276 -AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS-
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -12 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -Representatives Haight, Kidney, Miller -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claim audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
186 November 22, 1976
mittee in the amount of $18,397 00 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account is
The Carey McKinney Group $18,397 00
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 277—ADDITIONAL STATE AID—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, Tompkins -Cortland Community College has experienced signifi-
cant over enrollments in its technical programs during the school year 1975-1976,
and
WHEREAS, the State Annual Report summarizes these over enrollments and
reflects an additional State Aid payment of $38,602 22 due Tompkins -Cortland
Community College, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That New York State should pay Tompkins -Cortland Commu-
nity College additional State Aid of $38,602 22, totaling $1,431,950 00 for the
school year 1975-1976
RESOLUTION NO. 278—ADOPTION OF REGULAR AND SUPPLEMENTAL
REPORTS ON FOOTINGS OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, That the regular and supplemental report of the Budget and
Administration Committee on the footing of the assessment rolls be accepted and
the figures therein be used as a basis for the taxation in the several tax districts
of the county for the year 1977
November 22, 1976
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOOTING
OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS
1976
187
Towns and Villages
Total Real Only
Exclusive of All
Exemptions—Inc
Public Service
Total Franchises
Real Property and
Franchise Subject
to General and
Highway Tax
Pension Exempt
DRYDEN-Dryden Village
Freeville Vill
Total -Inside Corp
Outside Corp
Totals
GROTON-Groton Village
Outside Corp
Totals
ITHACA-Cayuga Heights
Outside Corp
Totals
LANSING -Lansing VI11
Outside Corp
Totals
ULYSSES-Trumansburg
Outside Corp
Totals
6,574,954
275,805
6,850,759
232,375
1,500,026
74,568
1,574,594
63,670
8,074,980
350,373
8,425,353
296,045
42,572,191
751,321
43,323,512
657,985
50,647,171
1,101,694
51,748,865
954,030
7,925,503
240,413
8,165,916
208,985
10,513,887
286,665
10,800,552
454,105
18,439,390
527,078
18,966 468
663,090
25,188,835
938,508
26,127,343
259,225
54,633,410
1,404,975
56,038,385
841,205
79,822,245
2,343,483
82,165,728
1,100,435
25,641,218
46,678
25,687,896
73,150
55,929,498
591,620
56,521,118
635,550
81,570,716
638,298
82,209,014
708,700
5,734,805
284,113
6,018,918
205,745
13,778,785
318,222
14,097,007
416,805
19,513,590
602,335
20,115,925
622,550
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOOTING OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Prepared in 1976 for County Purpose Only
To the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County, N Y
Your committee reports that it has verified and corrected the footings of the
Assessment Rolls referred to it, as made by the Assessors of each tax district and
that the following is a correct statement of such footings
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Full Value of
Land Exclusive
of Buildings
3
Full Value of
Real Property
Including Buildings
(Prior to Exemption)
4
Pension and
Partial Exempt
5
Special
Franchise
6
Real Property
of Public
Service Corp
Town of Caroline 34,747
1,715,600
9,461,840
325,475
369,037
535,760
Town of Danby 33,286
1,200,980
8,274,990
232,875
156,731
1,100,662
Town of Dryden 58,286
6,569,250
40,894,740
954,030
1,101,694
10,706,461
Town of Enfield 22,207
1,360,150
8,215,900
296,400
139,505
470,200
Town of Groton 30,725
2,691,890
17,520,340
663,090
527,078
1,582,140
Town of Ithaca 16,293
16,030,410
76,761,870
1,100,430
2,343,483
4,160,805
Town of Lansing 37,789
8,785,760
48,607,340
708,700
638,298
33,672,076
Town of Newfield 36,997
1,676,340
12,353,930
357,580
364,381
2,697,303
Town of Ulysses 19,818
4,269,420
19,315,040
622,550
602,335
821,100
City of Ithaca 2,940
17,504,050
98,206,050
2,228,675
5,099,839
4,095 284
TOTALS 293,088
61,803,850
339,612,040
7,489,805
11,342,381
59,841,791
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Tax District
7
Total Taxable Real
and Franchise
Subject to Special
District Taxes
(Total Col 3-5-6)
8
Leal Property and
Franchise Subject
to GENERAL and
HIGHWAY TAXES
(Col 7 less Col 4)
9
Property Within
Incorp Villages
Subject to
GENERAL and
HIGHWAY TAXES
10.
Property Outside
Incorp Villages
Subject to
GENERAL and
HIGHWAY TAXES
11
Wholly Exempt
Including
State Lands
13
Grand Total
of Roll
Town of Caroline
Town of Danby
10,366,637
9,532,383
10,041,162
9,299,508
10,041,162
9,299,508
2,360,010
1,429,310
12,726,647
10,961,693
Town of Dryden
52,702,895
51,748,865
8,425,353
43,323,512
13,281,350
65,984,245
Town of Enfield
8,825,605
8,529,205
8,529,205
635,270
9,460,875
Town of Groton
19,629,558
18,966,468
8,165,916
10,800,552
4,269,150
23,898,708
Town of Ithaca
83,266,158
82,165,728
26,127,343
56,038,385
79,774,050
163,040,208
Town of Lansing
82,917,714
82,209,014
25,687,896
56,521,118
6,290,640
89,208,354
Town of Newfield
15,415,614
15,058,034
15,058,034
3,255,610
18,671,224
Town of Ulysses
20,738,475
20,115,925
6,018,918
14,097,007
6,062,670
26,801,145
City of Ithaca
107,401,173
105,172,498
105,172,498
157,628,300
265,029,473
TOTALS
410,796,212
403,306,407
74,425,423
328,880,981
274,986,360
685,782,572
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190 November 22, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 279—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Haight, Kidney, Miller -3 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 68,569 99
Encumbrances 7,082 45
County Self Insurance 32 00
Dog Fund 2,840 20
Printing Transfers 211 52
Airport 2,638 99
Highway 44,457.24
Total Audit $125,832 39
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor.
Mrs Livesay placed in nomination the names of the following people for ap-
pointment to the Office for the Aging Advisory Committee
Mrs Eunice Johnson to replace R G Fowler, Helen Klaer to replace Beth
Northrup, Elmer Blomgren to replace Vivian Morgan Said terms become effective
January 1, 1977 and expire December 31, 1979
Fred Morris to fill the unexpired term of Philip Johnson who resigned Said
term expires December 31, 1977
Upon hearing no further nominations the Chairman declared the above-named
people members of the Office for the Aging Advisory Committee
Mr Watros placed in nomination the name of Ellen Bonn to serve on the
Tompkins County Library Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired term of George
M Finley who resigned Said term expires December 31, 1980 Upon hearing no
further nominations the Chairman declared Ellen Bonn a member of the Library
Board of Trustees
On motion, meeting adjourned to 7 30 p m
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November 22, 1976 191
PUBLIC HEARING
TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET -1977
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
The Chairman opened the public hearing at 7 30 p m and introduced members
of the Board of Representatives and turned the hearing over to John Murphy,
County Administrator, who explained the budget and answered questions
Mr Jack Hardy, Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board, spoke requesting that
consideration be given to putting an item for the Fire and Disaster Coordinator
back into the budget
Mr David Evans made a statement on behalf of the Human Rights Commis-
sion requesting the reinstatement of their full budget for 1977
The hearing was adjourned at 8 30 p m
ADJOURNED MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8 35 p m
Present 14 Representatives Excused—Representative Miller -1
RESOLUTION NO. 280—ADOPTION OF 1977 TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET
AS AMENDED
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Haight
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Watros, That there be added
to the budget the amount of $5,300 to the Fire and Disaster Coordinator Code
A3410 200 Discussion took place Ayes—Representatives Theisen, Watros, Web-
ster, Benson, Dates, Haight, Kidney, Livesay, Robey-9 Noes—Representatives
Clynes, Culligan, Holden, Ray, MacNeil -5 Excused—Representative Miller -1
Motion adopted.
It was Moved by Mr Theisen seconded by Mr Clynes, to restore Human
Rights Commission Code A8040 to $7,441 Discussion took place Ayes—Represen-
tatives Theisen, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Dates, Livesay, Robey-7 Noes—Repre-
sentatives Culligan, Haight, Holden, Ray, Kidney, Watros, MacNeil -7 Excused—
Representative Miller -1 Motion Lost.
It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Clynes, That the motion to
restore Code A8040 Human Rights Commission to $7,441 be reconsidered Ayes—
Representatives Theisen, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Livesay,
Robey-8 Noes—Representatives Haight, Holden, Ray, Kidney, Watros, MacNeil
—6 Excused—Representative Miller -1 Motion adopted.
It was Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Webster, That the Office for
the Aging budget be restored—Code A7610 100 to $35,666 Discussion followed
Ayes — Representatives Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Livesay, Robey — 6
Noes—Representatives Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Ray, Kidney,
MacNeil -8 Excused—Representative Miller -1 Motion Lost.
It was Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Theisen, to restore Code
A3510 Control of Animals to $48,790 Discussion followed Ayes—Representatives
Theisen, Webster, Benson, Livesay-4 Noes—Representatives Clynes, Culligan,
Dates, Haight, Holden, Ray, Kidney, Robey, Watros, MacNeil -10 Excused—Rep-
resentative Miller -1 Motion Lost.
A roll call was taken on the resolution as amended Ayes—Representatives
Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Ray,
Kidney, Livesay, Robey, MacNeil -14 Noes -0 Excused—Representative Miller -
1. Resolution as amended adopted
192 November 22, 1976
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for the year 1977 has been duly presented
to the board by the Budget Officer and a public hearing has been duly called and
held pursuant to the provisions of Section 359 of the County Law and all persons
desiring to be heard concerning same have been heard, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 360 of the County Law, the said pro-
posed budget as amended be and hereby is adopted subject to the correction of
manifest errors by the Clerk of the Board and Budget Officer as the budget of
Tompkins County for the year 1977
1977 TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET
(Personnel services for 1977 are stated at 1976 level pending settlement of contract negotiations )
FORM G
ESTIMATED REVENUES
OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE TAXES—ALL FUNDS
Accounts prefixed by "A" represent the General Fund
Accounts prefixed by "B" represent the Airport Enterprise Fund
Accounts prefixed by "C" represent the Hospital Enterprise Fund Z
0
Accounts prefixed by "D" represent the County Road Fund
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Accounts prefixed by "E" represent the Road Machinery Fund 3
Accounts prefixed by "L" represent the Library Fund m
GENERAL FUND N
N
1977
Actual Budget Budget 1977 v
1975 1976 Estimate Adopted cr.
REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS
1060—Relevy of Returned School Taxes $ 297,245 $ 300,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000
1081—Payments m Lieu of Taxes 1,321 0 20,000 20,000
1090—Interest & Penalties on Real Property Taxes 85,096 65,000 70,000 70,000
TOTAL—REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS
NON -PROPERTY TAXES
1110—Sales and Use Tax
$ 383,662 $ 365,000
$ 3,316,428 $ 3,300,000
$ 440,000 $ 440,000
$ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000
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1977
GENERAL FUND Actual Budget Budget 1977
1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
1215 -Surrogate Fees $ 18,225 $ 17,500 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
1230 -Treasurer Fees 20,565 18,500 20,000 20,000
1235 -Charges for Tax Advertising and
Redemption Expenses 2,595 1,000 1,000 1,000
1250 -Assessor's Fees and Tax Maps 1,849 1,500 1,500 1,500
1255 -Clerk Fees 138,471 136,000 126,900 126,900
TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
$ 181,705 $ 174,500
$ 154,400 $ 154,400
PUBLIC SAFETY
1510 -Sheriff Fees $ 24,661 $ 24,600 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
1525 -Prisoner Charges 3,745 5,000 4,500 4,500
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
$ 28,406 $ 29,600 $ 30,500 $ 30,500
HEALTH
1601 -Public Health Fees $ 33,442 $ 32,200 $ 41,500 $ 41,500
1605 -Charges for Care of Handicapped Children 4,809 4,000 3,000 3,000
1610 -Home Nursing Charges 121,078 134,300 160,200 160,200
1620 -Mental Health Fees 42,068 39,000 45,800 45,800
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HEALTH (continued)
1625 -Mental Health Contribution -Private Agency
410 -Special Children's Center 40,375 52,079 62,926 62,926
420 -Mental Health Association 7,074 8,728 9,150 9,150
430 -Family & Children's Service 3,206 13,289 14,468 14,468
440 -Alcoholism Council 13,412 16,145 16,898 16,898
450 -Challenge -ARC Workshop 72,306 101,420 75,622 75,622
460 -Ithaca Youth Bureau Day Camp 3,416 3,998 4,473 4,473
470 -Suicide Prevention 6,303 7,576 7,852 7,852
TOTAL HEALTH
$ 347,489 $ 412,735 $ 441,889 $ 441,889
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
1801 -Repayments of Medical Assistance $ 55,484 $ 54,000 $ 54,000 $ 54,000
1803 -Repayments of Aid to Aged, Blind and Disabled 1,784 0 0 0
1809 -Repayments of Aid to Dependent Children 30,818 28,000 60,000 60,000
1819 -Repayments of Child Care (Foster Care) 23,732 10,000 10,000 10,000
1823 -Repayments of Juvenile Delinquent Care 1,623 1,600 8,000 8,000
1830 -Repayments of Adult Care, Public Institutions 78,300 80,000 75,300 75,300
1840 -Repayments of Home Relief 19,808 21,000 21,000 21,000
1848 -Repayments of Burials 1,235 500 500 500
1890 -Sale of Farm. Products 17,119 14,000 15,000 15,000
TOTAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
AND DEVELOPMENT
$ 229,903 $ 209,100
$ 243,800 $ 243,800
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CULTURE AND RECREATION
2070 -Contributions from Private Agencies for Youth
010-4-H Youth Program -Hancock Project $ 0 $ 2,560 $ 2,897 $ 2,897
015-4-H Youth Program -Outdoor Recreation 0 3,124 3,434 3,434
020 -Main -Line 1,882 5,435 7,500 7,500
030 -Big Brother/Big Sister 0 7,550 7,550 7,550
040 -Interim Families 0 3,102 2,500 2,500
050 -Learning Web 0 0 9,250 9,250
TOTAL -CULTURE AND RECREATION
GENERAL CHARGES
2215 -Election Expenses
2226 -Sale of Supplies
TOTAL GENERAL CHARGES
$ 1,882 $ 21,771 $ 33,131 ' $ 33,131
$ 10,203 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 9,000
30,990 40,000 40,000 40,000
$ 41,193 $ 49,000 $ 49,000 $ 49,000
PUBLIC SAFETY
2260 -Police Services for Other Governments
(Trumansburg) $ 44,055 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
2401 -Interest and Earnings $ 306,945 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000
2410 -Rental of Real Property (Boardman House) 0 0 3,000 3,000
2414 -Rental of Equipment 600 0 0 0
2450 -Commissions 77 0 0 0
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
LICENSES AND PERMITS
2454 -Licenses
FINES AND FORFEITURES
2610 -Fines and Forfeited Bail
$ 307,622 $ 250,000
$ 253,000 $ 253,000
$ 1,639 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,200
$ 2,415 $ 2,200 $ 1,500 $ 1,500
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SALE OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
2655 -Minor Sales, Other $ 13,908 $ 17,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000
2680 -Insurance Recoveries 592 0 0 0
TOTAL -SALE OF PROPERTY &
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
$ 14,500 $ 17,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000
MISCELLANEOUS
2701 -Refunds of Prior Years Expense $ 25,756 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
2702 -Fire Dispatchers 18,142 21,200 23,360 23,360
2705 -Gifts and Donations 9 0 0 0
2770 -Other Unclassified Revenues
010 -Miscellaneous Reimbursements 1,113 0 0 0
020 -Salary Reimbursement -Janitors from Library 7,009 6,000 8,250 8,250
030 -Telephone Reimbursement -Probation 1 0 4,000 4,000
040 -Counsel Fees 64 0 0 0
050 -Narcotic Addiction Control -In -Kind 0 82,957 119,029 119,029
070 -Intensive Care Supervision 2,733 0 0 0
TOTAL -MISCELLANEOUS $ 54,827 $ 110,157 $ 154,639 $ 154,639
2960 -Transfer from Other Funds for Debt Service
61 -Serial Bonds -Community College $ 0 $ 0 $ 85,000 $ 85,000
-Hospital 0 0 15,000 15,000
71 -Interest on Serial Bonds -Community College 0 0 30,105 30,105
TOTAL
$ 0 $ 0 $ 130,105 $ 130,105
STATE AID
3001 -Per Capita (Revenue Sharing) $ 305,988 $ 306,000 $ 306,000 $ 306,000
3015 -Tax Abatement 2,641 0 0 0
3020 -State Aid for Judicial Salaries 35,650 35,650 8,912 8,912
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STATE AID (continued)
3089 -State Aid -Other (Specify)
010 -Planning Grant 47,726 26,062 26,100 26,100
020 -Environmental Management Council 3,406 6,091 8,000 8,000
040 -Surface Drainage Study 15,038 0 0 0
080 -Cayuga Station Impact Study 24,000 0 0 0
090 -Forestry 0 2,000 1,500 1,500
100 -Economic Growth Study 27,500 0 0 0
110 -State Police Data Terminal 2,084 0 3,820 3,820
3277 -Education of Handicapped Children 10,611 12,500 26,600 26,600
3310 -Probation Services 81,346 92,906 93,625 93,625
3311 -Probation Services -Intensive Supervision Unit 24,037 0 0 0
3315 -Navigation Law Enforcement 2,401 1,000 2,000 2,000
3317 -Snowmobile Law Enforcement 133 0 0 0
3401 -Public Health Work 230,893 231,000 268,787 268,787
3402 -MA Program Administration 12,185 2,873 2,900 2,900
3442 -Rabies 895 2,000 2,000 2,000
3446 -Care of Handicapped Children 15,096 21,000 23,500 23,500
3448 -Adult Polio 57 250 250 250
3482-T B Care & Treatment 0 1,500 1,600 1,600
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STATE AID (continued)
3486 -Narcotic Addiction Control 199,892 255,482 271,793 271,793
3487 -Main -Line 1,878 5,435 7,500 7,500
3490 -Mental Health 498,972 564,245 589,500 589,500
3491 -Alcoholism Addiction Control 7,400 23,950 21,886 21,886
3601 -Medical Assistance 1,162,069 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
3603 -Aid to Aged, Blind and Disabled 750 0 0 0
3609 -Aid to Dependent Children 708,232 800,000 707,000 707,000
3610 -Social Services Administration 273,357 290,000 290,000 290,000
3611 -Food Stamps 44,075 35,000 44,000 44,000
3613 -Home Rehef 524,894 567,000 589,000 589,000
3619 -Child Care (Foster Care) 33,588 129,000 75,600 75,600
3623 -Juvenile Delinquents 20,672 82,000 150,000 150,000
3630 -Adult Care, Pubhc Institutions 19,070 13,000 75,000 75,000
3642 -Emergency Aid, Adults 541 0 2,500 2,500
3648 -Burials 3,615 2,500 9,700 9,700
3670 -Services for Recipients 100,626 90,000 100,000 100,000
3710 -Veterans Service Agencies 5,000 4,500 0 0
3801 -Recreation for Elderly 3,109 4,144 4,550 4,550
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1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
STATE AID (continued)
3803 -Programs for the Aging 29,445 63,308 54,459 54,459
3820 -Youth Programs
010 -Sheriff 6,522 5,220 3,913 3,913
020 -4 -H -Hancock Project 0 2,560 2,896 2,896
025 -4 -H -Outdoor Recreation 0 3,123 3,433 3,433
030 -Big Brother/Big Sister 0 7,550 7,550 7,550
040 -Interim Families 0 0 4,347 4,347
050 -Learning Web 0 0 9,250 9,250
TOTAL -STATE AID $ 4,485,394 $ 4,888,849 $ 4,999,471 $ 4,999,471
FEDERAL AID
4089 -Other
020 -Land Acquisition -Airport $ 4,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
030 -Police Communication System 0 1,273 0 0
040 -Airport Master Plan 264 0 0 0
4601 -Medical Assistance 1,908,119 2,122,000 2,018,000 2,018,000
4609 -Aid to Dependent Children 1,419,519 1,536,000 1,440,000 1,440,000
4610 -Social Services Administration 714,152 607,000 705,000 705,000
4611 -Food Stamps 64,330 40,000 64,000 64,000
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FEDERAL AID (continued)
4670 -Services for Recipients 64,321 48,000 64,000 64,000
4730-CETA Training & Employment Program 362,793 836,240 201,116 201,116
4780 -Public Employment Program (Labor Manpower) 112,608 21,401 3,600 3,600
4830 -Federal Recreation Program 1,939 0 0 0
TOTAL -FEDERAL AID $ 4,652,045 $ 5,211,914 $ 4,495,716 $ 4,495,716
TOTAL REVENUES -GENERAL FUND $14,093,165 $15,043,026 $14,936,351 $14,936,351
ENTERPRISE REVENUES
HOSPITAL
C -1592 -Cafeteria Sales $ 173,164 $ 157,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
C -1635 -In -Patients 7,823,999 8,788,450 9,116,646 9,116,646
C -1636 -Patients Family Medicine 119,099 150,000 157,000 157,000
C -2228 -Copying Records 2,069 1,700 2,500 2,500
C -2401 -Interest 10,538 0 50,000 50,000
C -2410 -Rental of Real Property 66,864 112,700 129,974 129,974
C -2655 -Minor Sales 27,609 15,000 20,000 20,000
C -2705 -Gifts and Donations 82,218 60,000 45,000 45,000
C -2810 --Contribution from General Fund 84,309 0 0 0
C -4001 -Federal Revenue Sharing 526,250 0 0 0
C -4430 -Federal Grant -Appalachia Regional
Commission 199,624 156,000 262,484 262,484
TOTAL -HOSPITAL REVENUES
$ 9,115,743 $ 9,440,850
$ 9,983,604 $ 9,983,604
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1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
AIRPORT
B-1770—Airport Landing Fees $ 17,313 $ 26,000 $ 46,000 $ 46,000
B-1774—Airport Concession 22,739 20,000 32,692 32,692
B-2401—Interest 2,632 0 0 0
B-2410—Rentals 24,726 36,572 35,288 35,288
B -2770 --Other Unclassified Revenues 1,463 0 3,080 3,080
B-4089—Federal Aid—CFR Vehicle 23,971 0 0 0
TOTAL—AIRPORT REVENUES $ 92,844 $ 82,572 $ 117,060 $ 117,060
B -2810 --Contributions from General Fund $ 22,141 $ 38,248 $ 18,321 $ 18,321
TOTAL—AIRPORT REVENUES (Including
Interfund Revenues)
$ 114,985 $ 120,820
$ 135,381 $ 135,381
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Actual Budget Budget 1977
1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
D-2302—Snow Removal Services, Other Governments $ 75,000 $ 111,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
D-2401—Interest $ 2,538 $ 2,500 $ 2,000 $ 2,000
D-2770—Other Unclassified Revenues $ 27,384 $ 12,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
STATE AID
D-3503—Motor Fuel Tax
D-3504—Motor Vehicle License Fees
TOTAL STATE AID
TOTAL REVENUES—COUNTY ROAD FUND
(Excluding Inter -Fund)
INTERFUND REVENUES
D -2810 --Transfer from General Fund
TOTAL REVENUES—COUNTY ROAD FUND
(Including Inter -Fund)
$ 477,705
117,046
$ 500,000
110,000
$ 500,000
110,000
$ 500,000
110,000
$ 594,751
$ 699,673
$ 1,096,740
$ 1,796,413
$ 610,000 $ 610,000 $ 610,000
$ 735,500 $ 722,000 $ 722,000
$ 1,223,816 $ 1,282,250 $ 1,282,250
$ 1,959,316 $ 2,004,250 $ 2,004,250
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ROAD MACHINERY REVENUES Actual Budget Budget 1977
1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
E-2401—Interest $ 1,336 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
E-2416—Rental of Equipment, Other Governments 4,143 20,000 0 0
TOTAL—USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY $ 5,479 $ 20,000 $ 0 $ 0
SALES OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
E-2650—Sales of Scrap & Excess Materials $ 200 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
E-2655—Minor Sales, Other 506 0 0 0
E-2680—Insurance Recoveries 686 0 0 0
TOTAL—SALES OF PROPERTY &
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
TOTAL REVENUES—ROAD MACHINERY FUND
(Excluding Inter -Fund)
INTERFUND REVENUES
E-2882—Transfer from County Road Fund
TOTAL REVENUES—ROAD MACHINERY FUND
(Including Inter -Fund)
$ 1,392 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
$ 6,871 $ 20,000 $ 0 $ 0
$ 420,486 $ 396,353
$ 424,636 $ 424,636
$ 427,357 $ 416,353
$ 424,636 $ 424,636
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1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
CULTURE AND RECREATION -LIBRARY
L -2082 -Fines $ 20,244 $ 20,000 $ 21,000 $ 21,000
L -2360 -Charges for Services 13,593 11,600 17,400 17,400
TOTAL -CULTURE AND RECREATION
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
L -2401 -Interest
L -2410 -Rental of Real Property
TOTAL -USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
$ 33,837 $ 31,600 $ 38,400 $ 38,400
$ 314 $ 400 $ 0 $ 0
13,076 13,100 13,100 13,100
$ 13,390 $ 13,500 $ 13,100 $ 13,100
SALES OF PROPERTY & OTHER
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
L -2650 -Sales of Scrap & Excess Materials $ 856 $ 850 $ 800 $ 800
L -2690 -Other Compensation for Loss 956 700 900 900
TOTAL -SALES OF PROPERTY & OTHER
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
MISCELLANEOUS
L -2755 -Endowment & Trust Fund Income
L -2760 -Library System Grant
L -2770 -Other Unclassified Revenues
TOTAL -MISCELLANEOUS
$ 1,812 $ 1,550 $ 1,700 $ 1,700
$ 3,552 $ 2,200 $ 3,500 $ 3,500
22,590 22,160 22,717 22,717
1,186 650 700 700
$ 27,328 $ 25,010 $ 26,917 $ 26,917
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1975 1976 Estimate Adopted
STATE -AID
L -3840 --State Aid for Libraries
TOTAL—LIBRARY REVENUES
(Excluding Inter -Fund)
$ 23,593 $ 23,593 $ 23,593 $ 23,593
$ 99,960 $ 95,253 $ 103,710 $ 103,710
INTERFUND REVENUES Z
L-2810—Transfer from General Fund $ 369,440 $ 410,665 $ 432,098 $ 432,098 m
TOTAL—LIBRARY REVENUES
(Including Inter -Fund) $ 469,400 $ 505,918 $ 535,808 $ 535,808 cr
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OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE $26,017,063 $27,486,283 $28,020,030 $28,020,030 N
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General Fund Appropriations for V
Airport $ 22,141 $ 38,248 $ 18,321 $ 18,321 0'
Hospital 84,309 0 0 0
County Road Fund 1,096,740 1,223,816 1,282,250 1,282,250
Library 369,440 410,665 432,098 432,098
Appropriations for Road Machinery Fund 420,486 396,353 424,636 424,636
TOTAL—INTER-FUND ITEMS
GRAND TOTAL—ALL FUNDS (Excluding
Inter -Fund Items, etc )
$ 1,993,116 $ 2,069,082
$24,023,947 $25,417,201
$ 2,157,305 $ 2,157,305
$25,862,725 $25,862,725
LEGISLATION
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropn- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1010 -BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES Z
100 -Personal Services $ 56,028 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 0
300 -Supplies & Matenals 8,384 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 m
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 5,616 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
TOTAL -BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES 70,028 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 "'
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100 -Personal Services 28,204 29,367 29,367 29,367 29,367 29,367
300 -Supplies & Matenais 927 900 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 i
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,145 1,300 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 C`
TOTAL -CLERK OF BOARD OF
REPRESENTATIVES 30,276 31,567 32,867 32,867 32,867 32,867
TOTAL -LEGISLATION $ 100,304 $ 101,567 $ 102,867 $ 102,867 $ 102,867 $ 102,867
JUDICIAL
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1111 -COUNTY COURT (County Clerk)
120 -Jurors (Trial and Grand) $ 28,764 $ 30,000 $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ 6,500
300 -Supplies & Materials 0 0 0 0 0 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 390 500 13 13 13 13
TOTAL -COUNTY COURT (County Clerk) 29,154 30,500 6,513 6,513 6,5136,513 0
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100 -Personal Services 46,292 47,013 10,918 10,918 10,918 10,918 0
110 -Special Judge 482 0 0 0 0 0
200 -Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 O N
300 -Supplies & Materials 864 600 822 822 822 822
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,973 5,000 915 915 915 915 •o
TOTAL -COUNTY COURT
(Judge Johnson) 51,611 52,613 12,655 12,655 12,655 12,655
A -1113 -COUNTY COURT (Judge Dean)
100 -Personal Services 43,670 47,438 11,023 11,023 11,023 11,023
200 -Equipment 450 0 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 715 600 280 280 280 280
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 4,482 5,000 364 364 364 364
TOTAL -COUNTY COURT (Judge Dean) $ 49,317 $ 53,038 $ 11,667 $ 11,667 $ 11,667 $ 11,667
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1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A-1135—SUPREME COURT (County Clerk)
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110—Fees for Services (Jurors, Ct Attend , Steno) $ 15,517 $ 20,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 o
300—Supplies & Materials 9 100 0 0 0 0 m
400—Contractual & Other Expenses 1,119 1,500 22 22 22 22 3
TOTAL—SUPREME COURT m
(County Clerk) 16,645 21,600 12,022 12,022 12,022 12,022 2
A-1136—SUPREME COURT (Judge Bryant)
200—Equipment 0 1,925 0 0 0 0 v
300—Supphes & Materials 542 750 39 39 39 39 0'
400—Contractual & Other Expenses 283 500 375 375 375 375
420—Payments to State—Supreme Court Expense 144,837 141,898 125,670 125,670 125,670 125,670
TOTAL—SUPREME COURT
(Judge Bryant) $ 145,662 $ 145,073 $ 126,084 $ 126,084 $ 126,084 $ 126,084
JUDICIAL
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Comnttee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1140 -FAMILY COURT
100 -Personal Services $ 44,676 $ 54,581 $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,000
200 -Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0
300-Supphes & Materials 626 800 424 424 424 424
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 4,251 5,000 541 541 541 541
TOTAL -FAMILY COURT 49,553
60,381 14,965 14,965 14,965 14,965
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100 -Personal Services 16,910 17,775 4,410 4,410 4,410 4,410 N
200 -Equipment 0 672 0 0 0 O N
300 -Supplies & Materials 963 1,000 347 347 347 347 _..
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 732 800 254 254 254 254 v
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TOTAL -SURROGATE COURT 18,605 20,247 5,011 5,011 5,011 5,011
A -1155 -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS
100 -Personal Services 14,220 14,890 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695
200 -Equipment 0 100 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 402 400 44 44 44 44
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 824 800 259 259 259 259
TOTAL -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS $ 15,446 $ 16,190 $ 3,998 $ 3,998 $ 3,998 $ 3,998
JUDICIAL
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropn- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1160 -COURT LIBRARY
300-Supphes & Materials $ 2,838 $ 3,400 $ 1,582 $ 1,582 $ 1,582 $ 1,582
TOTAL -COURT LIBRARY 2,838 3,400 1,582 1,582 1,582 1,582
A -1162 -UNIFIED COURT BUDGET COSTS 0 0 126,110 126,110 126,110 126,110
A -1165 -DISTRICT ATTORNEY p
100 -Personal Services 74,569 80,516 96,692 96,692 76,852 76,852 al
200 -Equipment 378 1,200 1,8802 1,880 750 750
300 -Supplies & Materials 3,675 3,500 4,197 4,197 3,500 3,500 ED!
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 23,517 19,310 22,211 22,211 22,211 22,211 N
TOTAL -DISTRICT ATTORNEY 102,139 104,526 124,980 124,980 -103,313 103,313 N
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A -1170 -LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS
110 -Administrator Contract 4,000 4,000 5,200 4,500 4,200 4,200 ov.
120 -Fees of Attorneys 42,948 40,000 46,000 46,000 46,000 46,000
300-Supphes & Materials 0 100 200 200 100 100
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,336 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
TOTAL -LEGAL DEFENSE OF
INDIGENTS 50,284 47,600 54,900 54,200 53,800 53,800
A -1180 -JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES
110 -Justices and Constables Fees 255 350 350 350 350 350
TOTAL -JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES $ 255 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350
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Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1185 -MEDICAL EXAMINERS & CORONERS
100 -Personal Services $ 10,474 $ 10,942 $ 13,340 $ 13,340 $ 10,942 $ 10,942
200 -Equipment 257 0 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 0 200 200 200 200 200
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 692 200 5,650 5,650 1,000 1,000 a
TOTAL -MEDICAL EXAMINERS & 0
CORONERS 11,423 11,342 19,190 19,190 12,142 12,142 0.3
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110 -Fees & Expenses -Grand Jurors 8,395 11,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
TOTAL -GRAND JURY 8,395 11,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
TOTAL -JUDICIAL
551,327 577,860 530,027 529,327 500,212 500,212
A -1230 -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 -Personal Services 70,491 76,865 76,865 76,865 76,865 76,865
200 -Equipment 1,864 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
300 -Supplies & Materials 1,779 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,357 9,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
TOTAL -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $ 75,491 $ 89,365 $ 83,865 $ 83,865 $ 83,865 $ 83,865
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropn- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -1310 -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
100 -Personal Services $ 67,296 $ 78,401 $ 74,425 $ 74,425 $ 74,425 $ 74,425
200 -Equipment 1,500 0 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 7,233 8,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 13,460 19,000 18,480 18,480 18,480 18,480 z
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TOTAL -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 89,489 105,401 100,405 100,405 100,405 100,405 it
A -1355 -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT a'
1355 -ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services 46,735 47,579 47,579 47,579 47,579 47,579 N
200 -Equipment 0 0 498 498 498 498 N
300 -Supplies & Materials 1,630 2,000 2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250 74;
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 2,331 9,500 17,900 17,300 17,300 17,300
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TOTAL -ADMINISTRATION
50,696 59,079 68,227 67,627 67,627 67,627
1356 -TAX MAP DIVISION
100 -Personal Services 23,059 24,994 24,994 24,994 24,994 24,994
200 -Equipment 0 0 350 350 350 350
300 -Supplies & Materials 891 1,500 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,156 1,900 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
TOTAL -TAX MAP DIVISION $ 25,106 $ 28,394 $ 29,544 $ 29,544 $ 29,544 $ 29,544
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A -1355 -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT (contmued)
1357 -FIELD DIVISION
100 -Personal Services $ 59,265 $ 61,963 $ 60,517 $ 60,517 $ 60,517 $ 60,517
200 -Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 z
300-Supphes & Materials 118 100 100 100 100 100 o
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,807 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 m
TOTAL -FIELD DIVISION 63,190 71,063 69,617 69,617 69,617 69,617 m
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100 -Personal Services 22,728 23,938 22,670 22,670 22,670 22,670 N
200 -Equipment 0 0 1,691 1,691 1,691 1,691
300 -Supplies & Materials 6,772 10,900 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 v
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 14,169 17,500 37,150 37,150 37,150 37,150 0.
TOTAL -ACCOUNTING DIVISION 43,669 52,338 73,511 73,511 73,511 73,511
TOTAL -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT 182,661 210,874 240,899 240,299 240,299 240,299
A -1362 -TAX ADVERTISING & EXPENSES 4,516 5,500 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
A -1364 -EXPENSES ON PROPERTY ACQUIRED
FOR TAXES $ 0 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500
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A -1410 -COUNTY CLERK (Except Courts)
1410 -COUNTY CLERK
100 -Personal Services $ 65,458 $ 73,907 $ 67,193 $ 67,193 $ 67,193 $ 67,193 0
200 -Equipment 734 700 375 225 225 225 <
300 -Supplies & Materials 2,478 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 3
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 17,997 22,500 26,950 26,950 26,950 26,950 c
TOTAL -COUNTY CLERK 86,667 99,607 97,018 96,868 96,868 96,868 N
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100 -Personal Services 58,842 61,944 68,886 68,886 68,886 68,886 'o
200 -Equipment 316 200 0 0 0 0 a
300 -Supplies & Materials 298 300 350 350 350 350
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 2,280 2,500 3,520 3,520 3,520 3,520
TOTAL -DIVISION OF MOTOR
VEHICLES
TOTAL -COUNTY CLERK (Except Courts)
61,736 64,944 72,756 72,756 72,756 72,756
$ 148,403 $ 164,551 $ 169,774 $ 169,624 $ 169,624 $ 169,624
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A -1420 -COUNTY ATTORNEY -LAW
100 -Personal Services $ 35,827 $ 36,992 $ 36,992 $ 36,992 $ 36,992 $ 36,992 p
300 -Supplies & Materials 464 325 325 325 325 325 m
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 535 325 325 325 325 325 3
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100 -Personal Services 52,902 62,090 72,481 72,481 72,481 72,481
200 -Equipment 700 2,687 2,365 2,365 800 800 V
300 -Supplies & Materials 3,915 2,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 O.
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 18,821 15,425 13,169 13,169 13,169 13,169
410-P E R B 863 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
TOTAL -PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION $ 77,201 $- 83,602 $ 92,415 $ 92,415 $ 90,850 $ 90,850
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A -1450 -BOARD OF ELECTIONS o
1450 -ADMINISTRATION <
100 -Personal Services $ 35,271 $ 39,392 $ 38,392 $ 38,392 $ 38,392 $ 38,392 3
200 -Equipment 340 200 263 263 102 102 tT
300 -Supplies & Materials 142 500 500 500 300 300 m
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 4,067 6,500 7,400 7,400 6,400 6,400 iv
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300 -Supplies & Materials 7,901 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 6,836 21,300 17,200 17,200 16,200 16,200
TOTAL -ELECTIONS 14,737 22,400 18,200 18,200 17,200 17,200
TOTAL -BOARD OF ELECTIONS $ 54,557 $ 68,992 $ 64,755 $ 64,755 $ 62,394 $ 62,394
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A -1490 -PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services $ 27,238 $ 27,493 $ 27,493 $ 27,493 $ 27,493 $ 27,493 Z
TOTAL -PUBLIC WORKS o
ADMINISTRATION 27,238 27,493 27,493 27,493 27,493 27,493 3
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100 -Personal Services 51,788 55,381 46,712 46,712 46,712 46,712
300 -Supplies & Materials 2,231 3,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 N
400 -Lights 13,632 20,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
420 -Heat 12,520 18,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 'o
430 -Telephone 29,181 35,000 0 0 0 0 a
440 -Water 1,645 1,600 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
460 -Painting 473 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
470 -Court House & Jail Repairs 7,263 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
475 -Centrex Service -Hospital 0 0 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
480 -Repairs -County Grounds 133 300 300 300 300 300
TOTAL -BUILDINGS & GROUNDS $ 118,866 $ 149,281 $ 121,012 $ 121,012 $ 121,012 $ $121,012
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300 -Supplies & Materials $ 12,893 $ 17,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000al
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A -1670 -CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING N
100 -Personal Services 7,389 7,724 8,556 8,556 8,556 8,556 :`�
300 -Supplies & Materials -Central Supply 15,690 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
320 -Supplies & Materials -Print Room 18,421 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000 V
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses -(Mail Room) 766 850 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 0.
410 -Contractual & Other Expenses-(Prmt Room) 1,8611,300 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
TOTAL -CENTRAL PRINTING &
MAILING
$ 44,127 $ 46,874 $ 48,056 $ 48,056 $ 48,056 $ 48,056
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SPECIAL ITEMS
A -1910 -Unallocated Insurance $ 10,767 $ 25,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000
A -1920 -Municipal Association Dues 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
A -1930 -Judgements and Claims 525 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
A -1950 -Taxes and Assessments on County Property 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
A -1960 -Unpaid School Taxes 297,501 300,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
A -1980 -Provision for Uncollected Taxes 51,300 73,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
A -1990 -Contingent Fund 0 27,186 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
TOTAL -SPECIAL ITEMS
362,093 439,186 829,000 829,000 829,000 829,000
EDUCATION
A -2490 -Community College Tuition 77,983 100,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
A -2495 -Joint Community College Tuition (TC -3) 389,140 471,473 481,807 481,807 481,807 481,807
A -2690 -Education of Handicapped Children 23,591 25,000 45,000 45,000 60,200 60,200
A -2981 -County Extension Service 206,292 208,396 223,948 232,948 228,500 228,500
TOTAL -EDUCATION $ 697,006 $ 804,869 $ 825,755 $ 834,755 $ 845,507 $ 845,507
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A -3110 -SHERIFF
100 -Personal Services $ 365,878 $ 388,240 $ 402,167 $ 402,167 $ 392,401 $ 392,401
200 -Equipment 28,500 14,240 33,808 33,808 21,320 21,320 F.
300 -Supplies & Materials 47,735 35,000 60,350 60,350 55,000 55,000 <
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 14,601 13,000 28,410 28,410 28,410 28,410 3
410 -Radio Service Contract 3,739 5,000 5,558 5,558 5,558 5,558 tT
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TOTAL -SHERIFF 460,453 455,480 530,293 530,293 502,689 502,689 ,.)
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A -3140 -PROBATION
100 -Personal Services 159,459 185,619 211,008 211,008 196,994 196,994 70..
200-Equipment5400 1,200 3,204 3,204 282 282 8,1
300 -Supplies &Materials 4,,757 5,300 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 9,463 12,850 19,820 19,820 17,320 17,320
TOTAL -PROBATION 179,079 204,969 239,732 239,732220,296 220,296
A -3145 -INTENSIVE SUPERVISION UNIT
(Halfway House) $ 29,058 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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A -3150 -JAIL
100 -Personal Services $ 66,696 $ 68,847 $ 67,943 $ 67,943 $ 67,943 $ 67,943
200 -Equipment 320 0 1,500 1,500 2,000 2,000
300 -Supplies & Materials 26,498 28,000 31,100 31,100 28,000 28,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 13,130 13,000 10,200 10,200 7,000 7,000
410 -Elevator Contract 1,532 1,735 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
TOTAL -JAIL 108,176 111,582 112,543 112,543 106,743 106,743 o
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A -3410 -FIRE & DISASTER COORDINATOR 3
100 -Personal Services 52,275 55,946 55,946 55,946 59,450 59,450
200 -Equipment 11,088 23,262 45,841 25,052 20,732 26,032
210 -Vol Radio Program 232 200 200 200 200 200 N
300 -Supplies & Materials 5,606 5,075 8,725 8,725 8,725 8,725
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 15,038 16,455 18,822 18,822 18,822 18,822 73'
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COORDINATOR 82,239 100,938 129,534 108,745 107,929 113,229
A -3510 -CONTROL OF ANIMALS 25,053 27,053 35,305 48,790 35,305 35,305
A -3630 -COUNTY SEALER
100 -Personal Services 9,122 9,754 9,754 9,754 9,754 9,754
200 -Equipment 387 1,056 552 552 552 552
300 -Supplies & Materials 280 225 225 225 225 225
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 728 1,125 2,000 1,125 1,125 1,125
TOTAL -COUNTY SEALER $ 10,517 $ 12,160 $ 12,531 $ 11,656 $ 11,656 $ 11,656
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A -4010 -PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Z
100 -Personal Services $ 346,156 $ 398,232 $ 428,205 $ 428,205 $ 398,883 $ 398,883 0
110 -Fees -Other Services 51,812 55,600 71,975 71,975 66,975 66,975 m
200 -Equipment 17,334 1,500 10,500 10,500 9,970 9,970 -
300 -Supplies & Materials 29,575 35,640 25,400 25,400 25,400 25,400
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 39,071 45,850 69,045 69,045 69,045 69,045 N
810 -Retirement 44,745 47,593 51,162 51,162 55,578 55,578 N
830 -Social Security 18,785 24,200 23,937 23,937 23,937 23,937
840 -Workmen's Compensation 2,392 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 v
860 -Health Insurance 8,741 10,700 14,000 14,000 11,800 11,800 0,
TOTAL -PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT 558,611 621,815 696,724 696,724 664,088 664,088
A -4011 -CONTRACT SERVICES MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $ 12,975 $ 3,309 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (continued)
A -4012 -HOME CARE (Medicaid, Medicare) $ 99,846 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000
A -4042 -RABIES CONTROL (Dogs) 1,303 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
A -4046 -PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 38,992 45,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
A -4048 -ADULT POLIO 115 500 500 500 500 500
A -4070 -TUBERCULOSIS CARE & TREATMENT 1,867 3,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 3,000
TOTAL
142,123 172,500 180,500 180,500 177,500 177,500
TOTAL -PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT 713,709 797,624 877,224 877,224 841,588 841,588
A -4080 -COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING
100 -Personal Services 6,267 5,696 8,104 8,104 6,872 6,872
200 -Equipment 0 0 310 310 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 441 1,163 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 12,820 15,805 21,474 21,474 21,474 21,474
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
PLANNING 19,528 22,664 31,688 31,688 30,146 30,146 V
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YOUTHFUL DRUG ABUSE 213,123 345,592 392,770 392,770 392,770 392,770
A -4250 -ALCOHOLIC ADDICTION CONTROL
100 -Personal Services 9,819 17,483 17,483 17,483 17,483 17,483
200 -Equipment 0 1,040 1,040 1,040 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 1,405 349 699 699 699 699
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 2,816 2,388 2,588 2,588 2,588 2,588
810 -Retirement 0 2,200 0 0 0 0
830 -Social Security 545 1,020 1,022 1,022 1,022 1,022
840 -Workmen's Compensation 0 100 94 94 94 94
860 -Health Insurance 0 400 0 0 0 0
TOTAL -ALCOHOLIC ADDICTION
CONTROL $ 14,585 $ 24,980 $ 22,926 $ 22,926 $ 21,886 $ 21,886
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A -4310 -MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services $ 279,057 $ 302,807 $ 315,765 $ 315,765 $ 308,463 $ 308,463
200 -Equipment 3,536 1,100 3,665 3,665 2,265 2,265
300 -Supplies & Materials 3,882 5,000 8,608 8,608 7,700 7,700
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 55,183 65,000 71,831 71,831 68,000 68,000
410 -Certification -Medical Indigents 193 200 200 200 200 200
420 -Psychiatric Exams 998 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
810 -Retirement 24,515 28,987 31,760 31,760 33,907 33,907
830 -Social Security 13,003 14,800 15,514 15,514 15,514 15,514 p
840 -Workmen's Compensation 1,502 1,330 1,835 1,835 1,835 1,835
860 -Health Insurance 6,083 6,000 7,607 7,607 8,300 8,300 3
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ADMINISTRATION387,952 427,724 459,285 459,285 448,684 448,684 1.3
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410 -Special Children's Center 89,705 104,157 125,853 125,853 125,853 125,853 ?pl.
Health Association 14,406 17,456 18,300 18,300 18,300 18,300
430 -Family & Children's Service 8,901 26,577 28,935 28,935 28,935 28,935
440 -Alcoholic Council 27,422 32,290 33,795 33,795 33,795 33,795
450 -Challenge -ARC Workshop 291,162 341,779 310,955 310,955 310,955 310,955
460 -Day Camp Youth 6,833 7,996 8,946 8,946 8,946 8,946
470 -Suicide Prevention 13,596 15,152 15,704 15,704 15,704 15,704
TOTAL -CONTRACTED MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES 452,025 545,407 542,488 542,488 542,488 542,488
A -4390 -PSYCHIATRIC EXPENSE 17,010 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
TOTAL -MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT $ 856,987 $ 998,131 $ 1,026,773 $ 1,026,773 $ 1,016,172 $ 1,016,172
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A -6010 -SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services $ 860,743 $ 968,563 $ 953,125 $ 953,125 $ 947,159 $ 947,159
200 -Equipment 5,359 1,730 20,095 20,095 1,885 1,885
300 -Supplies & Materials 46,332 53,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 126,977 157,786 211,000 211,000 189,800 189,800 <
500 -Staff Development Volunteer Services 2,106 1,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000
810 -Retirement 85,631 128,229 137,846 137,846 145,606145,606 ix
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840 -Workmen's Compensation 9,632 10,400 10,000 10,000 8,500 8,500 to
860 -Health Insurance 27,920 33,600 40,800 40,800 42,800 42,800 :`)
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES �o
ADMINISTRATION 1,221,690 1,419,808 1,469,266 1,469,266 1,435,4501,435,450 a
A -6030 -PUBLIC HOME
100 -Personal Services 128,584 152,788 153,229 153,229 153,422 153,422
200 -Equipment 7,057 1,000 6,286 6,286 1,200 1,200
300 -Supplies & Materials 49,990 65,000 75,235 75,235 65,000 65,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 18,626 15,000 36,200 36,200 31,200 31,200
TOTAL -PUBLIC HOME $ 204,257 $ 233,788 $ 270,950 $ 270,950 $ 250,822 $ 250,822
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A -6070 -PURCHASES OF SERVICES -RECIPIENTS
100 -Personal Services $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 264,514 269,644 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000
TOTAL -PURCHASES OF SERVICES- 264,514 269,644 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000
A -6090 -FARM
100 -Personal Services 20,579 30,405 29,795 29,795 29,795 29,795
200 -Equipment 1,850 1,800 1,100 1,100 800 800
300 -Supplies & Materials 17,180 16,000 21,924 21,924 21,924 21,924
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 5,570 3,000 13,270 13,270 11,270 11,270
TOTAL -FARM 45,179 51,205 66,089 66,089 63,789 63,789
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
A -6101 -MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 4,348,497 4,716,400 4,700,000 4,679,000 4,600,000 4,600,000
A -6103 -AID TO AGED, BLIND & DISABLED 106,350 122,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000
A -6109 -AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN 2,758,855 3,200,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
A -6119 -CHILD CARE 157,726 301,500 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000
A -6123 -JUVENILE DELINQUENT CARE 171,960 164,500 310,000 310,000 310,000 310,000
A -6129 -STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS 69,756 115,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
A -6140 -HOME RELIEF 1,058,768 1,135,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
A -6142 -EMERGENCY AID TO ADULTS 1,080 1,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000
A -6148 -BURIALS 9,865 11,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS 8,682,857 9,766,400 9,715,000 9,694,000 9,560,000 9,560,000
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 10,418,497 11,740,845 11,761,305 11,740,305 11,550,061 11,550,061
A-6231-CETA III SUMMER RECREATION 0 2,098 0 0 0 0
A-6250-CETA
100 -Personal Services 80,917 56,483 20,773 20,773 20,773 20,773
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 367,952 777,659 180,343 180,343 180,343 180,343
TOTAL-CETA $ 448,869 $ 834,142 $ 201,116 $ 201,116 $ 201,116 $ 201,116
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A -6326 -ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
CORPORATION $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370
A -6380 -FEDERAL AID EMERGENCY
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
100 -Personal Services 19,841 22,660 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,722 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL -FEDERAL AID EMERGENCY Z
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 21,563 22,660 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 <
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A -6410 -PUBLICITY 3
400 -Forger Lakes Association 5,000 6,000 9,852 6,000 6,000 6,000 m
410 -Chamber of Commerce 12,500 6,000 8,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 N
TOTAL -PUBLICITY 17,500 12,000 17,852 12,000 12,000 12,000 N
A -6510 --VETERANS' SERVICE AGENCY 19,570 25,888 0 0 0 0 v
A -7310 --FEDERAL RECREATION PROGRAM 1,939 0 0 0 0 0 a
A-7320-JO1NT YOUTH PROGRAM
410 -Children's Matinee Series 950 0 0 0 0 0
420-Learnrng Web 0 0 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500
430 -Big Brother/Big Sister 0 15,100 15,100 15,100 15,100 15,100
440 -Interum Families 0 3,102 10,613 10,613 10,613 10,613
450 -County Youth Worker 0 0 30,000 30,000 0 0
460 -Mainline 7,616 10,870 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
470-4-H (Hancock) 4,715 5,120 5,793 5,793 5,793 5,793
480 -4 -H -(Outdoor Recreation) 0 6,247 6,867 6,867 6,867 6,867
TOTAL -JOINT YOUTH PROGRAM $ 13,281 $ 40,439 $ 101,873 $ 101,873 $ 71,873 $ 71,873
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A -7410 -LIBRARY
400 -FINGER LAKES LIBRARY ASSOC $ 5,300 $ 5,570 $ 5,850 $ 5,570 $ 5,570 $ 5,570
410 -LIBRARIES IN TOWNS OF DRYDEN,
GROTON, NEWFIELD, ULYSSES 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
TOTAL -LIBRARY 8,300 8,570 8,850 8,570 8,570 8,570
A -7510 -HISTORICAL SERVICES
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 35,600 35,000 36,07836,078 35,228 35,228
TOTAL -HISTORICAL SERVICES 35,600 35,000 36,078 36,078 35,228 35,228
A -7550 -CELEBRATIONS
410 -Veterans' Day 1,354 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Z
411 -Veterans' Monument 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 to
420 -Bicentennial 5,000 5 000 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL -CELEBRATIONS 6,354 9,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 m
A -7610 -OFFICE FOR THE AGING to
100 -Personal Services 18,322 26,537 35,666 35,666 26,537 26,537 •!`)200 -Equipment 2,175 644 420 420 130 130
300 -Supplies & Materials 2,128 2,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 v
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 5,575 32,800 26,790 26,790 26,790 26,790 0'
810 -Retirement 0 0 2,675 2,675 1,772 1,772
830 -Social Security 0 0 2,087 2,087 1,560 1,560
840 -Workmen's Compensation 0 0 714 714 50 50
860 -Health Insurance 0 0 1,249 1,249 260 260
TOTAL -OFFICE FOR THE AGING 28,200 62,381 73,001 73,001 60,499 60,499
A -7612 -OFFICE FOR THE AGING -
RSVP PROGRAM
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 0 605 2,440 2,440 2,440 2,440
TOTAL -OFFICE FOR THE AGING -
RSVP PROGRAM 0 605 2,440 2,440 2,440 2,440
A -7615 -NUTRITION FOR THE ELDERLY
PROGRAM 0 10,000 13,419 13,419 13,419 13,419
A -7620 -ADULT RECREATION $ 9,500 $ 10,000 $ 11,000 $ 11,000 $ 10,500 $ 10,500 N
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1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
A -8020 -PLANNING DEPARTMENT
100 -Personal Services $ 93,067 $ 97,737 $ 101,542 $ 101,542 $ 97,737 $ 97,737
200 -Equipment 300 300 585 585 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 4,642 4,000 4,700 4,700 4,700 4,700
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 4,554 4,200 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
401 -Forestry 0 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
TOTAL -PLANNING DEPARTMENT 102,563 108,237 114,327 114,327 109,937 109,937 p
A -8024 -JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE -
m
CAYUGA STATION 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 e
A -8025 -JOINT PLANNING BOARD 1,900 2,200 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 N
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A -8040 -HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
100 -Personal Services 3,613 4,188 4,188 4,188 0 4,188 .p
200 -Equipment 50 200 0 0 0 0 a
300 --Supplies & Materials 130 240 240 240 0 240
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,718 2,612 3,013 3,013 2,000 3,013
TOTAL -HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 5,511 7,240 7,441 7,441 2,000 , 7,441
A -8160 --SANITARY LANDFILL
100 -Personal Services 29,141 32,065 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000
200 -Equipment 0 80,000 75,000 0 0 0
300-Supphes & Materials 10,969 7,000 6,300 15,000 15,000 15,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 155,281 146,000 157,000 157,000 157,000 157,000
TOTAL -SANITARY LANDFILL $ 195,391 $ 265,065 $ 270,300 $ 204,000 $ 204,000 $ 204,000
NATURAL RESOURCES
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted Z
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A-8720—FISH AND GAME (Sportsmen's Club) tT
400—Contractual & Other Expenses $ 1,600 $ 850 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 IP,
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400—Soil Conservation District $ 30,559 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
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A-8750—AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK 'V,
(Bangs & Bovme Tucrbculosis)
400—Contractual & Other (Secretary PT) $ 1,350 $ 1,515 $ 1,515 $ 1,515 $ 1,515 $ 1,515
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A -9010 -STATE RETIREMENT $ 197,105 $ 252,600 $ 277,300 $ 277,300 $ 277,300 $ 277,300
A -9030 -SOCIAL SECURITY 93,535 127,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
A -9040 --WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 19,935 28,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
A -9060 -HOSPITAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE 53,298 63,500 72,400 72,400 72,40072,400 p
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 363,873 $ 471,600 $ 494,700 $ 494,700 $ 494,700 $ 494,700 3
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A -9512 -PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND $ 369,440 $ 410,665 $ 474,689 $ 451,338 $ 432,098 $ 432,098 N
A -9514 -AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND 22,141 38,248 88,292 52,360 18,321 18,321 ,ra
A -9514 -HOSPITAL 84,309 0 0 0 0 0-
A -9522 -COUNTY ROAD FUND 1,096,740 1,223,816 1,419,842 1,349,342 1,282,250 1,282,250 V
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DEBT SERVICE
A-9710 61 -SERIAL BONDS -Community College 0 0 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000
-Hospital 0 0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
A-9710 71 -INT ON SERIAL BONDS -Comm College 0 0 30,105 30,105 30,105 30,105
A-9730 72 -INT ON B A N -Hospital 100,000 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
GRAND TOTAL -GENERAL FUND
$ 100,000 $ 0 $ 130,105 $ 130,105 $ 130,105 $ 130,105
$18,733,424 $21,387,364 $21,947,099 $21,723,255 $21,220,744 $21,231,485
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Expended
1975
1976
Appropri-
ations
1977
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1977
C -4510 -HOSPITAL FUND
100 -Personal Services
200 -Equipment
300-Supphes & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -HOSPITAL FUND
B -5610 -AIRPORT FUND
100 -Personal Services
200 -Equipment
300-Supphes & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
810 -Retirement
830 -Social Secunty
840 -Compensation
870 -Health Insurance
TOTAL -AIRPORT FUND
$ 4,847,990 $ 5,204,600
127,215 130,000
1,377,838 1,721,600
2,273,938 2,659,850
$ 5,237,899
130,000
1,911,675
2,838,850
$ 5,237,899
130,000
1,911,675
2,838,850
$ 5,116,379
130,000
1,911,675
2,825,550
$ 5,116,379
130,000
1,911,675
2,825,550
$ 8,626,981 $ 9,716,050
$ 47,704
65,026
11,568
47,718
5,535
2,747
97
1,077
$ 61,797
800
20,200
46,050
5,020
3,400
1,000
1,200
$10,118,424 $10,118,424
$ 100,276
19,794
7,910
65,023
5,397
3,800
1,000
2,152
$ 82,406
7,170
10,110
57,385
5,397
3,800
1,000
2,152
$ 9,983,604 $ 9,983,604
$ 53,457 $ 53,457
6,800 6,800
10,110 10,110
52,385 52,385
6,469 6,469
3,300 3,300
1,100 1,100
1,760 1,760
$ 181,472 $ 139,467
$ 205,352 $
169,420
$ 135,381 $ 135,381
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Expended
1975
1976
Appropri-
ations
1977
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1977
D -3310 -TRAFFIC CONTROL
100 -Personal Services
300 -Supplies & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -TRAFFIC CONTROL
D -5010 -ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services
300 -Supplies & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -ADMINISTRATION
D -5110 -MAINTENANCE -ROADS & BRIDGES
100 -Personal Services
300-Supphes & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
410 -Contracts -County Bridges
810 -Retirement
830Social Security
840 -Compensation
860 -Health Insurance
TOTAL -MAINTENANCE -ROADS &
BRIDGES
$ 18,993
24,430
7,361
$ 18,954
10,000
24,000
$ 18,954
10,000
29,000
$ 18,954
10,000
24,000
$ 18,954
10,000
24,000
$ 18,954
10,000
24,000
$ 50,784 $ 52,954 $ 57,954
$ 32,231
1,093
1,390
$ 33,525
1,600
800
$ 30,521
1,100
1,500
$ 52,954 $ 52,954 $ 52,954
$ 30,521
1,100
1,500
$ 30,521
1,100
1,300
$ 30,521
1,100
1,300
$ 34,714 $ 35,925 $ 33,121 $ 33,121 $ 32,921
$ 407,819
413,095
405,624
99,357
68,064
27,180
29,733
16,455
$ 429,437
530,000
365,453
125,000
73,452
32,000
27,800
15,500
$ 433,520
530,000
452,247
125,000
71,000
31,000
24,000
22,000
$ 433,520
500,000
416,747
125,000
71,000
31,000
24,000
22,000
$ 433,520
500,000
407,636
125,000
75,219
31,000
24,000
22,000
$ 32,921
$ 433,520
500,000
407,636
125,000
75,219
31,000
24,000
22,000
$ 1,467,327 $ 1,598,642 $ 1,688,767 $ 1,623,267 $ 1,618,375 $ 1,618,375
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COUNTY ROAD FUND (contmued)
Expended
1975
1976
Appropri-
ations
1977
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1977
D -5142 -SNOW REMOVAL -COUNTY
100 -Personal Services
300-Supphes & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -SNOW REMOVAL -COUNTY
D -5144 -SNOW REMOVAL -STATE
100 -Personal Services
300 -Supplies & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -SNOW REMOVAL -STATE
TOTAL -COUNTY ROAD FUND
$ 20,804
32,402
143,246
$ 20,000
40,000
125,000
$ 30,000
50,000
170,000
$ 30,000 $ 30,000
50,000 45,000
170,000 150,000
$ 30,000
45,000
150,000
$ 196,452 $ 185,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000
$ 5,313
11,646
24,959
$ 15,000
20,000
76,000
$ 15,000
30,000
55,000
$ 15,000
30,000
55,000
$ 225,000 $ 225,000
$ 15,000
30,000
55,000
$ 15,000
30,000
55,000
$ 41,918 $ 111,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
$ 1,791,195 $ 1,983,421 $ 2,129,842 $ 2,059,342 $ 2,029,250 $ 2,029,250
ROAD MACHINERY FUND
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropn- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
E -5130 -HIGHWAY MACHINERY
100 -Personal Services $ 78,073 $ 86,909 $ 82,347 $ 82,347 $ 82,347 $ 82,347
200 -Equipment 150,630 174,000 151,000 119,000 119,000 119,000
300-Supphes & Materials 125,399 140,000 151,000 151,000 140,000 140,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 40,809 49,000 63,500 60,000 60,000 60,000
810 -Retirement 12,949 10,253 10,000 10,000 12,229 12,229
830 -Social Security 4,472 5,200 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
840 -Compensation 2,104 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
860 -Health Insurance 2,425 3,000 4,200 4,200 3,860 3,860
TOTAL -HIGHWAY MACHINERY $ 416,861 $ 470,562 $ 469,247 $ 433,747 $ 424,636 $ 424,636
TOTAL -HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $ 2,208,056 $ 2,454,083 $ 2,599,089 $ 2,493,089 $ 2,453,886 $ 2,453,886
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PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
_ 1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
L -7410 -COUNTY LIBRARY
100 -Personal Services $ 305,741 $ 341,811 $ 347,986 $ 340,633 $ 330,867 $ 330,867
200 -Equipment 1,730 17,335 16,972 974 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials 50,546 53,000 60,887 60,887 56,000 56,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 65,473 55,200 77,854 77,854 75,000 75,000
810 -Retirement 38,380 43,260 43,700 43,700 42,341 42,341
830 -Social Security 16,710 21,096 22,000 22,000 21,300 21,300
840 -Compensation 1,360 1,400 1,500 1,500 1,300 1,300
860 -Health Insurance 6,866 7,200 7,500 7,500 9,000 9,000
TOTAL -COUNTY LIBRARY $ 486,806 $ 540,302 $ 578,399 $ 555,048 $ 535,808 $ 535,808
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1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropn- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
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GRAND TOTAL—ALL APPROPRIATIONS— o
ALL FUNDS $30,234,740 $34,237,266 $35,448,363 $35,059,236 $34,329,423 $34,340,164 3
LESS INTER -FUND ITEMS tT
General Fund Appropriations for m
Airport $ 22,141 $ 38,248 $ 88,292 $ 52,360 $ 18,321 $ 18,321 N
County Road Fund 1,096,740 1,223,816 1,419,842 1,349,342 1,282,250 1,282,250
Library 369,440 410,665 474,689 451,338 432,098 432,098 7c;
Appropriations for Road Machinery Fund 418,861 400,562 469,247 433,747 424,636 424,636 a
TOTAL—INTER-FUND ITEMS $ 1,905,182 $ 2,073,291 $ 2,452,070 $ 2,286,787 $ 2,157,305 $ 2,157,305
GRAND TOTAL—ALL FUNDS
(Excluding Inter -Fund Items, etc) $28,329,558 $32,163,975 $32,996,293 $32,772,449 $32,172,118 $32,182,859
November 22, 1976 239
FORM I
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AT END OF
PRESENT FISCAL YEAR
1976
County Road
General Road Machinery
Fund Airport Fund Fund Hospital Library
ESTIMATED FUND
BALANCE AT END
OF PRESENT
FISCAL YEAR
AFTER DEDUCTING
ESTIMATED
ENCUMBRANCES $3,000,000 $60,000 $175,000 $31,000 $66,000 $9,000
ESTIMATED FUND
APPROPRIATED
BY BOARD
TO REDUCE
, TAX LEVY $1,000,000 0 $ 25,000 0 0 0
240
Appendix 1
November 22, 1976
STATEMENT OF RESERVE FUNDS AS OF
November 22, 1976
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
(General Municipal Law, Sec. 6-C)
REPAIR RESERVE FUND
(General Municipal Law, Sec 6-D)
NONE
November 22, 1976 241
STATEMENT OF DEBT AS OF
NOVEMBER 22, 1976
1 Purpose
Date of
Issue Rate Amount
I
BONDS OUTSTANDING
—Hospital
—Community College
NOTES OUTSTANDING—
Tompkins-Cortland
Community College
10/15/76 5 4-5 7% $23,400,000
10/15/76 5 4% 600,000
12 /5/75 5 75% 748,616
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FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
1977 Budget
1976 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1975 ations Request dation dation 1977
F-2980 010—Day Care & Child Development $ 16,000 $ 0 $ 4,500 $ 0 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
020—Groton Child Development Center 2,000 0 0 0 0 0
030—IACC Day Care Center 3,750 0 0 0 0 0 Z
040—Ithaca Speech Clinic 12,000 0 0 0 0 0,
F-2981 —County Extension Service—EFNEP 10,000 9,000 9,000 0 0 0 3
F-2982 —Tompkins County Agricultural and o -
Horticultural Society 10,000 0 0 0 0 0
F-4250 —Alcohol Council, Tompkins County 3,010 0 0 0 0 O N
F-6326 —Tompkins County E 0 C 30,000 0 32,425 0 32,425 32,425 N
F-7010 —Center of the Arts of Ithaca 10,000 0 0 0 0 0
F-9730 600—TC-3 Bond Anticipation Notes 275,000 148,616 0 0 0 0 V
F-9730 700—Hospital Bond Anticipation Notes 450,000 0 0 0 0 0 o
F-4322 450—Challenge Industries 0 1,634 0 0 0 0
F-7320 440—Interim Families 0 5,000 0 0 0 0
F-4322 451—Groton Village Housing Authority 0 6,350 0 0 0 0
F-9550 944—Old Court House Renovations 0 62,792 0 0 0 0
TOTAL—FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUND
$ 821,760 $ 233,392 $ 45,925 $ 0 $ 36,925 $ 36,925
November 22, 1976 243
RESOLUTION NO 281—ADOPTION OF 1977 AREA PLAN AS AMENDED—
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed Ayes—
Representatives Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Dates, Haight, Holden, Ray,
Kidney, Livesay, Robey, MacNeil -12 Noes—Representatives Clynes, Culligan -2
Excused—Representative Miller -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law to
consider the 1977 Area Plan, Office for the Aging, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 8th day of November, 1976 at
10 15 a m discussion was had and no one appeared in opposition to said proposed
Area Plan, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That said
1976 Area Plan, as amended—Office for the Aging be and the same hereby is
adopted, copy of said Area Plan on file with the Clerk of the Board
RESOLUTION NO. 282—ADOPTION OF BUDGET—OFFICE FOR THE
AGING—TITLE VI (NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY)
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the 1977 Budget for the Nutrition for the
Elderly Program was held November 8, 1976 in the Board of Representatives'
Chambers of the Tompkins County Courthouse, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
1977 Budget for the Nutrition for the Elderly Program in Tompkins County in the
amount of $13,419 be and the same hereby is approved and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 283—CREATION OF POSITION—
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Webster Discussion followed Ayes
-Theisen, Watros, Webster, Benson, Dates, Livesay, Robey-7 Noes—Clynes,
Culligan, Haight, Holden, Ray, Kidney, MacNeil -7 Excused—Representative
Miller -1 RESOLUTION LOST.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee and split
vote of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Coordinator of Services for
the Aging (11-31), competitive class, labor grade XI, be created effective January
1, 1977 Position is included in the 1977 budget plan for the County Office for the
Aging Position to be for one year only
RESOLUTION NO. 284—APPROPRIATION FOR CONDUCT OF COUNTY
GOVERNMENT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -14 Noes -0. Excused—
Representative Miller -1 Adopted
' WHEREAS, this board by Resolution No 280 dated November 22, 1976 has
adopted a budget for the conduct of county government for the fiscal year 1977,
which budget is set forth in full in the minutes, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 356 of the County Law the several
amounts specified in such budget opposite each item of expenditure set forth in
the column adopted be and hereby are appropriated for the objects and purposes
specified, effective January 1, 1977
RESOLUTION NO. 285—REPORT OF BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE FOR APPORTIONMENT OF
GENERAL AND HIGHWAY LEVIES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
244 November 22, 1976
RESOLVED, That the report of the Budget and Administration Committee
be accepted and adopted and that valuation of real property and franchises for
the purposes of general and highway tax levies against the several tax districts of
the county be equalized at full value and determined as therein set forth as the
basis of the apportionment for such general and highway tax levies for the year
1977
COUNTY EQUALIZATION TABLE -1976 ASSESSED VALUE FOR -1977 -BUDGET'
APPORTIONMENT OF GROSS LEVY ON THE BASIS OF FULL VALUE
SALES TAX CREDIT ON THE BASIS OF POPULATION TO TOWNS AND VILLAGES
TAX RATE PER $1000 ON THE BASIS OF ASSESSED VALUE
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Caroline 10,041,162 50 83 19,754,401 140 316 05 95,437 95 44,878 10 4 469 711 10 302 93 45,892 13 4 572
Danby 9,299,508 48 32 19,245,671 136.702 52 80,572 82 56,129 70 6 036 542 70 294 18 56,966 58 6 128
Out 44,898,106 96,451,356 685,096 61 311,603 43 373,493 18 8 319 2,032 46 1,515 57 377,041 21 8 400 z
Dryden -In 6,850,759 14,716,990 104,535 18 0 104,535 18 15 259 310 16 231 28 105,076 62 15 340 0
Total 51,748,865 46 55 111,168,346 789,531 79 311,603 43 478,028 36 2,342 62 1,746 85 482,117 83 m
Enfield8,529,205 50 88 16,763,375 119,070 71 76,320 26 42,750 45 5 012 231 09 246 90 43,228 44 5 070 0-
Out 10,800,55218,978,303 134,803 40 104,206 51 30,596 89 2 833 545 22 289 88 31,431 99 2 912 CD
Groton -In 8,165,916 14,348,824 101,920 09 0 101,920 09 12 481 412 49 219 30 102,551 88 12 561 N
Total 18,966,468 56 91 33,327,127 236,723 49 104,206 51 132,516 98 957 71 509 18 133,983 87 N
Out 56,038,385 100,625,579 714,746 22 470,039 48 244,706 74 4 367 1,478 04 1,637 58 247,822 36 4 424 ,p
Ithaca -In 26,127,343 46,915,681 333,243 36 0 333,243 36 12 755 689 18 763 57 334,696 11 12 812 N
Town Total 82,165,728 55 69 147,541,260 1,047,989 58 470,039 48 577,950 10 2,167 22 2,401 15 582,518 47
Lansmg 82,209,014 51 69 159,042,395 1,129,682 46 224,745 86 904,936 60 11 008 1,434 99 2,414 80 908,786 39 11 057
Newfield 15,058,034 60 85 24,746,153 175,772 60 127,576 77 48,195 83 3 201 480 09 396 93 49,072 85 3 261
Out 14,097,007 28,165,848 200,062 78 101,496 92 98,565 86 6 992 672 83 444 59 99,683 28 7 073
Ulysses -In 6,018,918 12,025,810 85,419 65 0 85,419 65 14 192 287 26 189 81 85,896 72 14 273
Total 20,115,925 50 05 40,191,658 285,482 43 101,496 92 183,985 51 960 09 634 40 185,580 00
Ithaca -City 105,172,498 60 55 173,695,290 1,233,762 37 0 1,233,762 37 11 731 3,742 13 2,914 97 1,240,419 47 11 796
TOTAL 403,306,407 745,475,676 5,295,134 00 1,592,000 00 3,703,134 00 9 182 13,569 74 11,862 29 3,728,566 03
*Towns sales tax credit mcludes $141,344 estimated to be received by towns as a result of N Y S audit which revealed incorrect reporting of sales
tax returns
Tax Rate per $1000 on Full Value on Gross Levy
Tax Rate per $1000 of Assessed Value on Gross Levy
Tax Rate per $1000 of Assessed Value on Net Levy
1977 1976
710302720 719
13 12930791 12 56
9 18198248 9 06
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246 December 13, 1976
RESOLUTION NO 286—ADOPTION OF APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Haight Adopted
RESOLVED, That the i eport of the Budget and Administration Committee
be accepted and adopted and that the several amounts therein listed for state tax,
county tax foi general welfare and health purposes, enterprise fund tax and coun-
ty highway tax for the year 1977 against the several towns of the county and City
of Ithaca be assessed against, levied upon and collected from taxable property of
the several towns and city liable therefor
RESOLUTION NO 287—TAX LEVY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Miller -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the sum of $5,295,134 00 required to meet the expenses and
cost of county government in Tompkins County for the fiscal year 1977 as set
forth in the budget be assessed against, levied upon, and collected from the tax-
able property of the nine towns and the city liable therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 288—PRINTING OF TAX RATES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, That after the tax rates are ascertained for the various towns
and the City of Ithaca the Clerk shall print such rates in the Proceedings of the
Board following the budgets of the several towns and city
On motion, meeting adjourned at 9 40 p m
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Pi esent Representatives -14 Excused—Representative Haight -1.
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Secretary of the Treasury re anti -recession fiscal assistance pay-
ments, memorandum re proposed rules for the Emergency Jobs Program Exten-
sion Act of 1976; Department of State memorandum re clarifying requirements on
Housing and Land Use Elements, Department of State memorandum re manage-
ment reporting and payment request procedure, letter from John Beach, Probation
Supervisor, re courthouse parking, notice of claim of NYSE&G against the County
of Tompkins for repairs and replacement of pole and street light damaged by ve-
hicle of Tompkins County Fire and Disaster Coordinator, Town of Ithaca Budget
for 1977, resolution from the Town of Ithaca requesting in cash its share of sales
tax revenue which the City of Ithaca owes the towns and villages, letter from
Helen Amdur, Town of Dryden Attorney, requesting for the Board that its reim-
bursement of the sales tax from the City of Ithaca be in cash and not as a credit
against the Town and County Tax, memorandum from Bernice M. Kipfer of the
State Education Department re County Liabilities relating to the education of
handicapped children under provisions of Chapter 853, Laws of 1976, resolution of
Wayne County opposing state take-over of probation services and memorandum
stating they are adopting a budget for 1977 with the same welfare expenditure
December 13, 1976 247
as 1976, memorandum from Depaitment of Audit and Control re state take-over
of expenses of court systems and a plan for recovery of local share, letter from
State Board of Elections re recent elections and uiging provision of necessary
funds to local Board of Elections, Preservation League of NYS urging member-
ship of Tompkins County, memorandum from Joel Robinson, Department of La-
bor, re notice of solicitation of proposals for funding the fiscal year 1978 through
10ETA's Governor's Discretionary Four Percent Fund, memorandum from Depart-
ment of Labor re Full Funding Allocation for Tompkins County for FY Title I is
$372,831 and for Voc Ed Allocation—$21,179, memorandum to 701 recipients
from Michael Edwards, NYS Department of State re Housing Element—Compic-
hensive Planning Assistance Program, State Aid approval for laboratory dated
January 30, 1976 has been approved for $39,000 by the NYS Department of
Health, letter from Daniel M Honorof, Attorney for Joseph C Ryan and Sons re
low bid for finished hardware for the Tompkins County Hospital, copy of a letter
from Anne Blodgett to Peter Berle, Commissioner, New York State Department
Of Environmental Conservation re creek bed in the Town of Caroline, copy of a
letter from Frank Liguori to Walter Schwan re Tompkins County Planning De-
partment is conducting a field survey to identify historic and cultural districts,
buildings and structures in the county, Social Services Statistical Reports for
October 1976, copy of a letter of the Commissioner of Planmng to County Ad-
ministrator re preferential acquisition rights of abandoned Lehigh Valley Rail-
road property, letter from the Commissioner of Planning to Chairman MacNeil to
appointment of Chairman to the County Environmental Management Council for
1977, memo from Commissioner of Personnel concerning December filing date for
proposals for governor's discretionary 4% fund (CETA), memo of Southern Tier
East Regional Planning Development Board re ARC preapnlication review process
—recommended alterations and minutes for November 18, letter from Director-
Coordinatoi for Greater Ithaca Activities Board re representation from our Board
for three years resolution of Cortland County authorizing distribution from TC3
joint capital account to sponsors capital account, pistol permits for November
totalled $142
Under privilege of the floor Mrs Pauline Darrett again spoke in opposition
to the Human Rights Commission
Chairman MacNeil spoke about the deaths of Mr Daniel Carey and Tompkins
County Judge Kenneth C Johnson He asked that the flag be lowered to half mast
in their memory
' Mrs Livesay said she has received communication from the State Division
for Youth They are in the process of revising their guidelines and bringing them
into line in spelling out that we can do what was proposed be done in Tompkins
County with the Youth Buieau and Comprehensive Planning There is to be a
meeting Wednesday in Albany on the proposed revisions to the rules and regula-
tions She read a section from the proposed regulations because she feels there
has been misunderstanding about this point—"while municipalities will be submit-
ting copies of their Division for Youth Funded projects to the county, the county
isnot given any authority to reject or modify municipal proposals but rather re-
quired to include such proposals in the overall County Comprehensive Plan to be
submitted to the Division " She stated she is preparing an answer to Mr Anthony
Schultz's statement at the last board meeting which she alleged was filled with
misunderstanding and misstatements and it was suggested it would be helpful to
have a clarification
Mr Miller stated he has investigated Resolution No 283 pertaining to the
creation of a position in the Office for the Aging which lost at the November 22,
1976 meeting and decided not to bring it up for reconsideration
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
IMr Miller, Chairman, Social Services Committee, said they met December 7th
and discussed four positions that the Commissioner is requesting and the com-
mittee approved The Commissioner reported as of the end of October they are
248 December 13, 1976
$473,000 under appropriations for the year 1976 and it looks like they will end the
year well
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said he visited Representative
Herbert Haight who is in the hospital and doing well He also visited Gladys
Buckingham, former Clerk of the Board, who is at Lakeside Nursing Home He
said he looked at the new excavation for the new hospital and it looks good The
committee will meet December 21
Mrs Benson reported relative to the Background and Summary of Activities
of the Health Services Alliance She will get copies to board members and asked
for comments The three subcommittees that have been making the plans for the
last week are Planning and Program Subcommittee, which determines what kinds
of services that are going to be provided, the Finance Committee and the Organi-
zation Subcommittee that figures out how they will all work together
Mr Clynes said the function of the Organization Committee has to be sub-
mitted in its finished form to the Alliance Group for approval The proposed fifteen
member Board of Directors does include two nominees from the Board of Repre-
sentatives and three from the Board of Managers of the Hospital The rest of the
membership of that board will be made up from Cornell and the Medical Society
and from our County Health Planning Council representing consumer interest
Mr Culligan said that about a year ago the board sought a ruling from the
County Attorney of whether a Board of Representatives member could serve on
the Hospital Board of Managers At that time they could but it has changed and
no Board of Representative member or Supervisor can serve on the Hospital
Board of Managers He also reported they met with the Mental Health people and
representatives of CSEA on interim emergency coverage on weekends and eve-
nings
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they met
and the minutes are on the board members' desks and AD AP funding and air-
port priorities were mailed He said later in the meeting he will ask to lift the
resolution pertaining to paid parking at the airport from the table
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met and discussed three resolutions that are on today's agenda Their next meet-
ing is tomorrow evening at 7 30 p m He also said there are two vacancies on the
Intergovernmental Relations Study Committee
Mr Webster, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said they met this
morning and will ask to add two resolutions to the agenda pertaining to setting
a public hearing for Local Law No 5 and the Dog Enumeration Audit They are
meeting with the Personnel Committee tomorrow They are also meeting with the
Ad hoc Committee for Efficient Delivery of Justice in our Community December
16th to discuss the advisability of recommending to the state that in the future
this county have a Family Court Judge and a County and Surrogate Judge rather
than two judges that wear three hats They will be coming to the board with a
recommendation
Mrs Livesay informed the board of a conference on County Resource Develop-
ment for Aging Persons if anyone is interested in attending She said she was dis-
appointed in Mr Miller's decision not to bring up the resolution pertaining to a
position for the Office for the Aging for reconsideration and urged anyone else
that might have changed their mind to bring it up again as she feels it is an im-
portant and needed position
Mr Dates, Chairman, Budget and Administration Committee, spoke regarding
a memo from Chairman MacNeil on the Human Services Coalition and a report
was scheduled to be given this morning but it will be given at a later date
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said weekly and monthly
reports are filed with the Clerk of the Board
December 13, 1976 249
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said the Preliminary Unfair Labor Charge
Hearing was held this morning in Syracuse
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said they have resolutions later in the
meeting for EDP and insurance coverage in Tompkins County
Chairman MacNeil said there is a process the Governor has established for
a judicial review committee of nine members in Albany set up by the Judicial Dis-
trict It is the chairman's responsibility to appoint two people to this committee
to aid in the selection of a new Judge He appointed W David Curtiss and F
Clark Hamlin to serve on the committee
Chairman MacNeil also stated he received a letter from Mr Gary Craig from
the Pyramid Mall Corporation There are approximately 600 people employed
there at the present time and approximately 200 are there because of the Christ-
mas rush There would be between 400-500 people employed on an ongoing situa-
tion which would relieve unemployment It is early to tell what the sales tax
would be but it looks closer to a half million dollars on an annual basis It is also
too early to tell what affect the Mall has on the sales tax of the city How many
People the mall can attract from outside the community would be one of the bene-
fits Perhaps a better picture would evolve as time goes by
' Permission was given for resolutions pertaining to setting a Public Hearing
for proposed Local Law No 5 Establishing Redemption Fees for Unlicensed, Un -
tagged and Unleashed Dogs, Emergency Coverage for Mental Health Department,
Dog Enumeration Audit, not on the agenda, to be added to the agenda
RESOLUTION NO 289—EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS COVERAGE—
MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed Mr Cul-
ligan and Mr Holden said they would go along with this on a temporary basis
Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department has a depletion in its total autho-
rized staff, and
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Board has recommended to the Board of Rep-
resentatives a plan for emergency after hours care effective December 13, 1976
through June 12, 1977, and
WHEREAS, said plan is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Representa-
tives, and
WHEREAS, C SEA has approved said plan and has agreed to participate in
accordance with the terms thereof, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Mental Health Board and the Health
Committee, That the aforesaid plan be and the same hereby is approved and the
Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute same on behalf
of the County
Mrs Livesay questioned the legality of lifting Resolution No 193—Approval
of Airport Parking Contract—APCOA Services, Inc from the table County At-
torney Williamson stated he felt that the motion to table was not made to kill it
but to lay it on the table
It was Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden, That the resolution be
lifted from the table Motion adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 193—APPROVAL OF AIRPORT PARKING CONTRACT—
APCOA SERVICES, INC.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden A lengthy discussion followed
It was agreed that the County Attorney put in the agreement "including freedom
from snow and ice in a reasonable manner " A roll call on the resolution resulted
as1 follows Ayes—Representatives Watros, Webster, Clynes, Culligan, Holden,
250 December 13, 1976
Ray, Miller, MacNeil -8 Noes—Representatives Benson, Dates, Kidney, Livesay,
Robey, Theisen -6 Excused—Representative Haight -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, a proposed Concession Agreement between the County of Tomp-
kins and APCOA Services, Inc relating to parking at the Tompkins County Air-
port has been prepared and submitted to the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has held a public hearing on said
Concession Agreement as required by Section 352 of the General Municipal Law,
and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing full discussion was had by members of the
public and the Board of Representatives, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the proposed agreement between the County of Tompkins and APCOA
Services, Inc be and the same hereby is approved and the Chairman of the Board
be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf
of the County
RESOLUTION NO 290—AWARD OF BID—ELECTRONIC DATA
PROCESSING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Ray Discussion took place Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for the
electronic data processing system for electronic data processing services for
Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County Trust Company of Ithaca, New York is the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications for payroll and general ledger
accounts for Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, Penta-Amation Enterprises, Inc of Bethlehem, Pa is the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all specifications for hospital accounting, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, subject, however, to the approval of the Tompkins County Hospital Board
of Managers by Wednesday, December 15, 1976, That the aforementioned bid of
Penta-Amation Enterprises, Inc for hospital accounting and the Tompkins County
Trust Company bid for payroll and general ledger work be and the same hereby
is accepted and the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to execute two-year contracts with the aforementioned companies on be-
half of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 291—AWARD OF BID—INSURANCE—
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kidney Discussion took place Adopted
WHEREAS, the County has duly advertised for bids for insurance for the
County of Tompkins in accordance with specifications on file with the Office of
Budget and Administration, and
WHEREAS, Carey McKinney Group of Ithaca, New York is the only respon-
sible bidder meeting all specifications required for the recommended insurance
coverage for the County of Tompkins, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the bid of Carey McKinney Group be and the same hereby is accepted
and the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to complete all re-
quirements for the implementation of said insurance coverage,
RESOLVED, further, That the Budget and Administration Committee be and
hereby is authorized and delegated to make any change in said insurance coverage
that it may feel is required in the best interest of the County including but not
limiting same to recommended changes for better protection of the County both
as to liability and property
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RESOLUTION NO. 292—AWARD OF BID—PRINTING OF 1977
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Board has advertised for bids for the printing of
the Proceedings of the Board of Representatives for the year 1977 in accordance
with specifications filed in her office, and
WHEREAS, the bid of Art Craft of Ithaca, Inc , Ithaca, New York for fur-
nishing 300 copies at $22 50 per page for 8 pt body matter and $29 50 for 8 pt
tables is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That said bid be and the same hereby is accepted for copies of
the proceedings and the bid for printing said proceedings for 1977 be and the same
hereby is awarded to Art Craft of Ithaca, Inc , Ithaca, New York
IESOLUTION NO. 293—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—REVENUE SHARING
FUNDS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That transfer of Revenue Sharing Funds be made as follows From
F9550 960 Septic Waste Disposal To F8035 400 Multi -County Solid Waste—$6,000,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to make said transfer on his books
1
RESOLUTION NO. 294—APPROPRIATION FROM REVENUE SHARING
FUND BALANCE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes -14 Noes -0. Excused
—Representative Haight -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the sum of $215,908 be appropriated from the Revenue Sharing Fund
Balance to.
Account Name Amount
F2980 010 Day Care and Child Development $ 4,500
F9730 600 Payment of Principal on Bond Anticipation
Note—Tompkins-Cortland Community College 148,616
F9550 944 "Old" Courthouse Renovation 62,792
$215,908
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 295—SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING—
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 5-1976
ESTABLISHING REDEMPTION FEES FOR
UNLICENSED, UNTAGGED AND UNLEASHED
DOGS
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr. Miller. Adopted
I RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections
Committee, That a public hearing be held on the 27th day of December, 1976, at
9145 o'clock in the morning thereof to consider a proposed Local Law No 5-1976
e' tablishing redemption fees for unlicensed, untagged and unleashed dogs.
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RESOLUTION NO 296—DOG ENUMERATOR AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused—
Representative Haight -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
DOG FUND
City of Ithaca
Town of Danby
Town of Enfield
Town of Ithaca
Town of Newfield
Town of Lansing
Martin A Bleiweiss
Francis Carrier
Elnora Warren
Betty H Fabrom
Lois Beach
Betty Lee Spry
$2,796 92
313 50
341 00
304 00
600 00
501 50
736 92
Total $2,796 92
be and hereby are audited by this board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 297—APPROVING COMPLETED TAX ROLLS AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF WARRANTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
WHEREAS, upon the tax rolls of the several towns and city, the several
taxes will be extended, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the tax rolls be approved as completed, that the taxes ex-
tended upon the rolls in the several amounts extended against such parcel of prop-
erty upon the said rolls are hereby determined to be the taxes due thereon as set
forth therein,
RESOLVED, further, That there be annexed to each of said rolls a tax war-
rant prepared by the Director of Assessment as provided for in Section 3 04 (b)
of the Tompkins County Charter and Code, that such warrants shall be the re-
spective amounts heretofore authorized to be levied upon each of said rolls, that
the several warrants be signed by the Chairman and Clerk of the Board under seal
of the Board and by the Director of Assessment, that said rolls with said warrants
annexed are to be forthwith delivered to the respective collectors of the several
tax districts of the County
RESOLUTION NO 298—INSTRUCTION TO AWARD BID—FINISH
HARDWARE—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller It was agreed to include in
the resolution that a change order be executed with Sarkisian Brothers, Inc cred-
iting the County with an amount of $68,512 00 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has duly advertised for bids for finish
hardware for use in the construction of the Tompkins County Hospital, and
WHEREAS, Kelley Brothers of Elmira, New York, is the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all specifications with a bid in the amount of $109,488 00, and
WHEREAS, the contract with Sarkisian Brothers, Inc requires that Sar-
kisian Brothers, Inc enter into an agreement with said bidder for the furnishing
of said finish hardware, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Construction Committee that this
Board confirms the action of the Construction Committee which acted on recom-
mendation of the architect directing Sarkisian Brothers to enter into an agreement
with Kelley Brothers for the furnishing of finish hardware in the amount of
December 13, 1976 253
$109,488 00 in accordance with the contract with the County and Sarkisian
Brothers,
RESOLVED, further, That a change order be executed with Sarkisian Broth-
ers, Inc crediting the County with an amount of $68,512 00
RESOLUTION NO. 299—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—OLD
COURTHOUSE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Haight, Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Planning and Public Works
Committee in the amount of $24,722 00 to be paid from the County Building Capi-
tal Construction Account are
Kimble Plumbing and Heating, Inc —
Heating, Ventilating, Air-conditioning—No 11 $ 6,803 00
Race Office Equipment—Chair Mat 35 50
Norton Electric Co , Inc.—Extra lights, Plugs 1,008 32
Stewart and Bennett, Inc —
General Construction—No 14—Final 16,237 08
William Downing Associates—Architect 638.10
1
$24,722 00
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 300—CHANGE ORDER—OLD COURTHOUSE
CONTRACTS
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee and the Architect
have recommended certain changes in the reconstruction of the Old Courthouse
and final figures have been determined on allowance items, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the contract of Stewart and Bennett, Inc. be reduced by
$830 92 due to the following change
Revise work to include the demolition of the old and addition of a new tower
roof and miscellaneos carpentry items (moldings, wallboard and field adjust-
ments) for an addition of $781 00
Revise work to include steel closure strips for the south stair as field in-
structed for an addition of $312 00.
Revise work to include a new stone sill at door 101 for an addition of $110 00.
Revise work to include the provision of two chandeliers invoiced at $3009.12
with a specified cash allowance of $2500 00 for an addition of $509.12
Revise work to include a plaster partition in B-14 for an addition of $385 00.
Revise work to delete the concrete slab at the attic landing of the south stair
for a deduction of $150 00
Revise work to delete closet walls, rod and shelf, and door 108 for a deduction
of $136 00
Revise work to provide carpeting invoiced at $4758 00 with a specified cash
allowance of $6600 00 for a deduction of $1842 00.
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Revise work to provide hardware invoiced at $5199 96 with a specified cash
allowance of $6000 00 for a deduction of $800 04
Total deductions $2928 04
Total additions 2097 12
Total credit due $ 830 92
RESOLUTION NO. 301—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Haight, Kidney -2 Adopted
WHEREAS, the following claims audited by the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee in the amount of $479,463 67 to be paid from the Tompkins County Hospital
Capital Construction Account are
John W Cowper Co , Inc $ 16,744 26
Levatich Miller Hoffman and Fred Thomas Associates—
Fee $ 8,071 00
Reimburseable Expenses 4,659 54
Equipment Planning 11,906 48
24,637 02
Donohue Halverson, Inc —
Plumbing—Phase I—No 4 16,628 27
The Carey McKinney Group—
Owners Protective Liability 4,163 00
A J Eckert Co , Inc —
Plumbing No 2 4,320 00
E W Tompkins Co , Inc —
Heating, Ventilating, Air-conditioning No 1 59,310 00
Madison Electric Co , Inc
Electrical No 2 , 80,325 00
Sarkisian Brothers, Inc —
General No. 2 270,450 00
Ithaca Journal News (Notice to Bidders—finish hardware) 2312
Northern Bank Note Company 2,863 00
$479,463 67
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and
directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO 302—APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION FOR
MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS AND
BRIDGES
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Commissioner of Public Works has recommended an
appropriation of $2,029,250 00 for maintenance of county roads and bridges for the
year 1977 in accordance with Section 129 of the Highway Law, and requests the
aforementioned sum, or as much thereof as may be necessary, be expended under
his supervision from County Road Fund monies to the following accounts
December 13, 1976 255
D-3310 Traffic Control $ 52,954 00
D-5010 County Road Administration 32,921 00
D-5110 Maintenance Roads and Bridges 1,466,156 00
D-5142 Snow Removal Division—County 225,000 00
D-5144 Snow Removal Division—State 100,000 00
D-5110 810 State Retirement 75,219 00
D-5110 830 Social Security 31,000 00
D-5110 840 Compensation 24,000 00
D-5110 860 Health Insurance 22,000 00
Total $2,029,250 00
RESOLVED, That the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works
be and hereby is approved and the Clerk and Chairman of the Board of Represen-
tatives be and hereby are authorized and directed to sign the agreements required
by the State Department of Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 303—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Robey Adopted
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and
hereby is authorized to execute the agreement between the County of Tompkins
and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and
RESOLVED, further, That the total amount to be paid pursuant to the terms
of said contract shall be limited to a total of $6,000 00, said amount being provided
for in the 1977 budget
RESOLUTION NO 304—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and hereby is autho-
rized to execute a contract with the Finger Lakes Association, Inc ,
RESOLVED, further, That the total amount to be paid pursuant to the terms
of said contract shall be limited to a total of $6,000 00, said amount being provided
for in the 1977 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 305—SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING—
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 6-1976—ADOPTING
RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEE SCHEDULE—
AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
' RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That a public hearing be held on the 27th day of December, 1976, at 9 30
o'clock in the morning thereof to consider a proposed Local Law No 6-1976
adopting Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule at the Tompkins County Airport
RESOLUTION NO. 306—APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
' WHEREAS, the Airport Manager duly advertised for bids for the sale of
government surplus property at the Tompkins County Airport, said property be-
ii.g a 1952 Willeys Jeep with plow and a snow blower, tractor mount, and
WHEREAS, the highest bid for the Willeys Jeep was Jerrold A Freidman
with a bid in the amount of $669 00 and the highest bid for the snow blower was
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Ingrahm Construction with a bid in the amount of $150 000, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the aforesaid bids be and the same are accepted and the Airport Man-
ager be and he hereby is authorized and directed to conclude said transactions on
behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration, the proceeds from the aforesaid sale of government surplus
property be delivered to the Office of Budget and Finance to be applied to the
airport development, maintenance and operation budget
RESOLUTION NO. 307—AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION
AS A REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Moved by Mrs Benson, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has been notified by the Economic De-
velopment Administration of the U S Department of Commerce that the county
now statistically qualifies for designation as a redevelopment area under the Pub-
lic Works and Economic Redevelopment Act of 1965, as amended, and
WHEREAS, the unemployment rate in Tompkins County continues to be
greater than desirable, and
WHEREAS, participation in the Economic Redevelopment Programs is with-
in the best interest of the people of Tompkins County as a means of stimulating
the economy by providing opportunities for public facilities construction grants
and loans, business development loans, and by stimulating activities to plan for
the economic future of the county, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee and the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency, that the County
Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to formally request in
writing that the Economic Development Administration designate Tompkins
County as an Economic Redevelopment Area and assure the Agency that Tomp-
kins County will take appropriate action to institute an overall economic develop-
ment program, either at the county level or in cooperation with the counties of
the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, whichever may be
the most appropriate, and
RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Eco-
nomic Development Administration, the Department of State of the State of New
York, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, the County
Administrator, the County Commissioner of Planning, and the Industrial Develop-
ment Agency, together with a copy of the letter requesting designation
RESOLUTION NO. 308—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
TOMPIINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS'
COUNCIL, INC.
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute contract with
the Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council, Inc for recreation for the elderly
project for the year 1977, which will provide a total payment of $10,500 00 of
which $4,550 00 shall be reimbursed by the State of New York,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute a Municipal Application Form with the New York State Ex-
ecutive Department, Office for the Aging, for the purpose of securing said reim-
bursement
RESOLUTION NO. 309—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE YOUTH SERVICE
PROJECT APPLICATION
Moved by Mr Theisen, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
December 13, 1976 257
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to execute for the year 1977, a Youth Service Project Appli-
cation to the State of New York, for State Aid in the amount of $38,889 for the
year ending December 31, 1977 for the following programs
Sheriff JAB
4-H Hancock & West Village
Mainline
Big Brother/Big Sister
Interim Families
4-H Outdoor Education
Learning Web
Total
$ 3,913
2,896
7,500
7,500
4,347
3,433
9,250
$38,889
RESOLUTION NO 310—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS—
DIVISION FOR YOUTH PROJECTS
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Theisen Adopted.
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Representatives has been autho-
rized to execute a Youth Service Project Application with the New York State Di-
vision for Youth foi renewal of the joint Youth Programs within the County, and
that as a result contracts are required to be executed between the County and the
various agencies involved, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division for Youth has indicated their will-
ingness, conditioned upon State approval, to provide reimbursement funds for a
portion of the total program budgets as outlined below
Program
4-H Hancock & West Village
Mainline
Big Brother/Big Sister
Interim Families
4-p Outdoor Education
Learning Web
Revenues
Appropriations State Aid Local Contributions
$ 5,793
15,000
15,100
10,613
6,867
18,500
$2,896
7,500
7,550
4,347
3,433
9,250
$2,897
7,500
7,550
6,266
3,434
9,250
WHEREAS, the individual agency contracts are required to assure reimburse-
ment to the County of each agency's local contribution, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed
to execute contracts with 4-H, Mainline, EOC (Big Brother/Big Sister), Family
and Children's Services (Interim Families) and Learning Web, for the renewal of
their Youth Programs, conditioned upon state approval, and contingent upon state
funding, on behalf of the County, for the calendar year 1977.
RESOLUTION NO. 311—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
PEAT, MARWICH AND MITCHELL
, Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Discussion followed Ayes -
13 Noes -0 Excused—Representatives Haight and Kidney -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is
directed to execute a contract with Peat, Marwich and Mitchell, Rochester, New
York, to furnish a Cost Allocation Plan and an Indirect Cost Report required for
reimbursement, cost not to exceed $15,500,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $15,500 be appropriated from the Con-
tingent Fund Code A-1990
258 December 13, 1976
To Social Services Code 6010 400 $ 7,500
County Horne Code 6030 400 3,000
Probation Code 3140 400 2,500
Family Court Code 1140 400 2,500
$15,500
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is autho-
rized and directed to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO 312—AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION FROM TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOINT
CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO SPONSOR'S CAPITAL
ACCOUNTS
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
WHEREAS, interest has accrued on funds held in the Tompkins -Cortland
Community College Joint Capital Account, and
WHEREAS, the sponsors wish to apply a portion of said funds to their indi-
vidual share of the Capital Cost of Tompkins -Cortland Community College, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Budget and Administration Committees, That a total amount of $17,500 be dis-
tributed as follows Cortland County $5,600 and Tompkins County $11,900,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said distribution,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon passage of a
concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
Chairman MacNeil said many appointments will be made at the next board
meeting
Chairman MacNeil announced there will be a memorial service for Judge
Kenneth C Johnson at 2 00 p m today at Sage Chapel
Chairman MacNeil introduced Mr Bruce Payne, Supervisor of the Town of
Ulysses He also proclaimed the month of February as Heart Month.
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 30 p m
December 27, 1976 259
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 27, 1976
LOCAL LAW NO 6-1976
ADOPTING RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEE SCHEDULE
1 AT THE TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT
Chairman MacNeil brought the public hearing to order at 9 30 a m and read
the notice as it appeared in the official newspapers
Mr Alan Hayes said he felt no consideration has been given of the input that
might be obtained from him and others interested in the operation of the airport,
until this morning There are two proposals that he feels involve expenditure by
Chartair on behalf of general aviation of something like $25,000 a year more He
requested the rules should be given thorough consideration
Mr Ray Sheldrey asked for a copy of the changes which he felt should be
made more available to the general flying public Mr MacNeil said copies are
available and he was given a copy of the proposed changes
Mr John C Barney said there were a number of things that were unclear to
him and feels there should be more clarification
Margaret Rumsey requested a time when they could meet with the airport
committee in going over this more extensively
Mr Clynes said the intention of the committee this morning is to withdraw
the motion He asked that any comments be made in writing prior to the com-
mittee meeting
The public hearing was closed at 9 45 a m
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 27, 1976
LOCAL LAW NO 5-1976
ESTABLISHING REDEMPTION FEES FOR UNLICENSED,
UNTAGGED AND UNLEASHED DOGS
1 The Chairman called the public hearing to order at 9 46 a m and he read the
notice as it appeared in the official newspapers
1 A local law of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, establishing re-
demption fees for unlicensed, untagged and unleashed dogs pursuant to Section
114, 114(a) of the Agriculture and Markets Law
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins as
follows
Section 1 Pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Representatives by
Section 114 Sub (4) of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the
State of New York, the redemption fee for unlicensed or untagged
dogs shall be $15 00
Sedtion 2 Pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Representatives by
Section 114 Sub (a) (4) of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the
State of New York, the redemption fee for unleashed dogs shall be
$7 00
Section 3 This local law shall be effective immediately
Mr Clynes said he feels the increase is too much and he intends to vote
against this local law
The public hearing was closed at 9 47 a m
260 December 27, 1976
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 1976
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 12 Excused—Representatives Haight, Robey, Theisen -3
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the December 13, 1976 meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Resolution passed by the Groton Town Board to take town's share of sales tax
erroneously credited to the City of Ithaca in cash payments; letter from Assem-
blyman Gary Lee re committee to look at state mandate problem and asking to
prepare a listing of top 5 or 6 state mandates which cause the county most difficul-
ty and the principal mandates that the county would like to see eliminated, letter
from Joel Robinson, Department of Labor re allocation for FY77 for Tompkins
County is $89,651, resolution from Rockland County Legislature re memorializing
state legislature to have a single primary day consolidating the presidential and
the local primary on one day, Public Service Commission on NYSE&G re Case
80002—Cayuga Station, letter from Robert Bacorn, M D re application for state
aid—Public Health work dated January 20, 1976 was approved, copy of letter
from Joel Robinson, NYS Manpower Director to Hugh Hurlbut re Title II Modifi-
cation for FY77 has been reviewed and approved pending examination by Civil
Service, letter from Mrs Lou Glasse, Director, New York State Office for the
Aging re notification of Award and Budget providing for an increase in funding
to operation of the Area Plan of the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, Claim
of Betty Muka against the County of Tompkins and Judge Bruce Dean, Tompkins
County Assistant District Attorney William Lange and District Attorney Joseph
Joch, Special Prosecutor Elizabeth Yanof, Tompkins County Commissioner of
Mental Health, Dr Robert Hamlisch, temporary appointee Dr Brian Nagy and his
secretary, temporary appointee Robert W McDonough of Albany State Division
of Probation and others—$1,000,016; copy of letter of respect from Frank Liguori,
Commissioner of Planning to Mrs Daniel Carey, letter from NYS Commission of
Correction, Albany, NY expressing concern with respect to recent budget cuts be-
ing imposed by many county officials responsible for the approval of budgets for
county jails, Department of Labor Joel Robinson, re BOS County responsibility to
avoid overexpenditures and definition of the term "Rehire", as it relates to main-
tenance of effort provisions, community service and post secondary education pro-
grams, letter from Henry M Schurr, Chairman, NYS Association of Counties, re-
garding receiving a sense of what Tompkins County's general goals and policies
are re legislation so they can keep them in mind as they evaluate legislation, letter
from Schenectady County Board of Representatives enclosing their resolution urg-
ing exemption from State Sales Tax of Home Heating Fuels and Residential Use of
Electricity, Airport Report from the American Association of Airport Executives,
FAA forecasts steady aviation growth through 1988; letter from NYS Department
of Transportation, John H Shafer, Director, Project Development Bureau, re
Preferential acquisition rights to abandoned railway property, Lehigh Valley Rail-
road Co , Elmira, Cortland and Northern Branch E Ithaca -Cortland, Cortland and
Tompkins County, memorandum from NYS Committee on public access to records
re open meetings law, letter from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
from Helen Kehrer re night dog quarantine order, letter from John Besiderio,
Assistant Attorney General, Chief Anti -Monopolies Bureau re master key anti-
trust litigation notice of settlement and claim procedure, News from Allegheny
Airlines re first M-298 Aircraft, DOL sent memorandum re understanding between
the Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Labor, and
letter to Henry Theisen from Barbara Yale President, Finger Lakes Library Sys-
tem, Board of Trustees, memo from Frank Liguori to Solid Waste Steering re
status of funding for Phase II; Final report of the Tompkins County Bicentennial
Commission from Charles Chatfield, Chairman
December 27, 1976 261
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Bill Brothers from the SPCA, said they are
the only animal control agency in the county and they have an interest in what
happens with the proposed Local Law No 6 He said state law set seizure fees in
1929 at $2 00 for licensed dogs and $5 00 for unlicensed dogs and these fees have
remained unchanged Legislation passed and signed in 1976 permits counties to set
seizure fees by local law He said the fees are not punitive, they are reimburse-
ment for the cost of picking up an animal It is better animal control at less cost
to the taxpayers
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Chairman, Health Committee, said they met and there will be
a resolution for transfer of funds later in the meeting There will be appointments
to the Hospital Board of Managers, Community Mental Health, Mental Retarda-
tion and Alcoholism Services Board, and the Board of Health, later in the meeting
They listened to Challenge Industries, Inc and they have a budgetary problem
because of state auditors auditing the books They learned that monies earned
from the Challenge Store could not be used as local matching funds The commit-
tee will discuss the problem further in January
Mr Clynes, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee, said the repre-
sentatives of their committee met with county staff and representative of Cayuga
Heights on the septic tank waste proposal and have agreed that a mutually satis-
factory resolution will be presented in the immediate future
Mr Holden, Chairman, Personnel Committee, said they met and will have
'many resolutions later in the meeting
Mr Watros, Chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they
met recently with the trustees of the Tompkins County Library to further discuss
their concern relative to operations The committee has reached a relative consen-
sus on the matter and will be making a specific confirmation to the library board
and then bring it to this board for action
Mr Webster said Herbert Haight is feeling much better The Public Safety
and Correction Committee and the Criminal Justice Efficiency Committee met and
discussed the question of proposing to the board for recommendation to the State,
'that Tompkins County have one full time County and Surrogate Court Judge and
/abolish one Family, County, Surrogate Court Judge and create one full time Fam-
ily Court Judge They felt they could offer better service to the pubhc For input
to this question, the Bar Association met in a special session to go over qualifica-
tions of people to serve in the interim appointment and Mr Thaler asked if the
resolution could be postponed until they have an opportunity to make a recommen-
dation He said he will withdraw the resolution as they want to give more time
for more people to make input into this question He hopes to bring it back some-
time in January
Judge Bruce Dean spoke to the board supporting the issue of one Family
Court Judge.
' Mrs Benson reported on the Health Services Alliance She said there remains
a large number of decisions which have to be made They hope to present a draft
proposal to relevant organization for comments before the final form is presented.
This County Board should be getting a preliminary draft in January
County Attorney Williamson reported that two more lawsuits were received
from Betty 0 Muka
Mr John Murphy, County Administrator, said they are going over year-end
closings on transfers and appropriations They are reviewing requirements for
establishing a bonded debt and there will be a request to add a resolution to the
agenda
Mr Howard Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said the laboratory
consultant's report is in the hands of the architects and they are awaiting a writ-
262 December 27, 1976
ten report from the architects They took bids for relamping the library The bids
will be turned over to the library board which they should hear from in about a
month
Mr MacNeil referred to his statement of January 12, 1976 regarding the Bi-
centennial Year and said at the close of this bicentennial year he has appreciated
the respect and courtesy people have shown him and has enjoyed his year of being
chairman of the board He thanked everyone for their support
Permission was given for resolutions pertaining to Abolishing one three hat
judge and Adoption of Local Law No 6-1976 to be withdrawn and to add resolu-
tions pertaining to Award of Bid for a truck at the airport and Budget Adjust-
ment
RESOLUTION NO 313—APPROVAL OF 1977-1978 COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONTRACT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused
—Representatives Haight, Robey, Theisen -3 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Negotiating Committees for the County and the Civil Service
Employees' Association, Inc have reached agreement on all terms of the 1977-1978
Wage and Benefit Contract, and
WHEREAS, said contract includes all employees except elected officials, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Negotiating Committee of the County
of Tompkins, That this Board hereby approves the proposed contract agreed upon
by the County Negotiating Committee and the Civil Service Employees' Associa-
tion Employee Negotiating Committee on December 22, 1976,
RESOLVED, further, That this entire proposed agreement will remain in
force and effect for the period January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1978, and
RESOLVED, further, That this approval is contingent upon the approval of
the entire proposed contract by the Civil Service Employees' Association prior to
January 1, 1977
Chairman MacNeil expressed appreciation to both the CSEA and the County
Negotiating Committee (On December 30, 1976 the CSEA members voted down
the contract )
RESOLUTION NO 314—CREATION OF POSITIONS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion took
place Mr Wagner, Commissioner of Social Services, explained the reason for this
request Mr Clynes offered a friendly amendment to strike out such position to be
reviewed annually and have "for one year only", which was agreeable with Mr
Holden Amendment adopted Resolution as amended adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee and on a
majority vote of the Personnel Committee, That four temporary positions of Social
Welfare Examiner (08-16), labor grade VIII, competitive class, created by Resolu-
tion No 16 dated January 26, 1976, be abolished effective January 1, 1977 and four
positions of Social Welfare Examiner (08-16), labor grade VIII, competitive class,
be created effective January 1, 1977, for one year only, monies to cover said posi-
tions are presently in the current budget
RESOLUTION NO 315—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 5-1976
Moved by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion followed
and It was Moved by Mr Clynes to Table the resolution No second was received
Resolution adopted with Representative Clynes casting a dissenting vote
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No. 5-1976 establishing redemption fees for unlicensed, untagged and
1
December 27, 1976 263
unleashed dogs pursuant to Section 114, 114(a) of the Agriculture and Markets
Law, and
i WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 27th day of December, 1976, at
9 45 o'clock in the morning thereof and discussion was had by all interested par-
ties on Local Law No 5-1976, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That said Local Law No 5-1976 be and the same hereby is adopted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board publish a true copy of said
local law in the official newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, with-
in ten days after this local law is adopted, and after said local law is adopted, and
after said local law shall have been finally adopted the Clerk shall file within five
days one certified copy in the office of the County Clerk, one certified copy with
the State Comptroller and four certified copies with the Secretary of State
The Rules of the Board were waived to allow Resolution No 316—Appropria-
tion from Revenue Sharing Fund Balance to be presented
RESOLUTION NO. 316—APPROPRIATION FROM REVENUE SHARING
FUND BALANCE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kidney Ayes—Representatives Web-
ster, Benson, Culligan, Dates, Holden, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Watros, MacNeil -
10 Noes — Representative Ray — 1 Excused — Representatives Clynes, Haight,
Robey, Theisen -4 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the sum of $32,425 00 be appropriated from the Revenue Sharing
Fund Balance to Account F-6326, Tompkins County E 0 C —Outreach,
RESOLVED, further, That the term of the contract is to be negotiated by
E 0 C and the County Administrator's office,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 317—REGRADING OF POSITION—FIRE AND DISASTER
COORDINATOR'S OFFICE
I
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller. Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes, Haight, Robey, Theisen -4 Adopted
RESOLVED, on unanimous recommendation of the Public Safety and Correc-
tions and Personnel Committees, That the position of County Fire and Disaster
Coordinator (12-03), labor grade XII, be regraded to labor grade XIV (14-14), ef-
fective immediately,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $1625 00 (1976 salary base) be appro-
priated from the 1977 Budget Contingent Fund (Code A1990) to Fire and Disaster
Coordinator, Personal Services (Code A-3410 100) to cover said reclassification
through December 31, 1977,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said appropriation on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 318—DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted.
RESOLVED, That the following newspapers be and they hereby are desig-
nated as official newspapers of the County of Tompkins as required by State Law
for the publication of all local laws, notices and other matters required by law to
be published exclusive of concurrent canvass and tax notices, to wit.
Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York
Dryden Rural News, Dryden, New York
264 December 27, 1976
RESOLUTION NO 319—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 220-1976—
MOVING EXPENSE POLICY
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That the title
of Assistant Director of Fiscal Services, be added to Item 5 of Resolution No 229,
dated October 11, 1976, so that this item would now read "By policy, the follow-
ing classifications will be eligible for moving expense reimbursement all classifi-
cations Grade XVIII and above, and Library Director, Assistant Director of Fiscal
Services, Director of Nursing, Director of Rehabilitation Center (Meadow House),
Director of Public Health Nursing, Hospital Plant Supervisor, Probation Director,
Supervising Pharmacist, Airport Manager and County Home Superintendent "
It was Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay, That Resolution No
233—Amendment of Resolution No 284-1971, Policy of Hiring Relatives, be
lifted from the table Motion adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 233—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO 284-1971,
POLICY OF HIRING RELATIVES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Discussion followed It was
Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr Holden, -That the resolution be amended to
read "must have the approval of the Board after recommendation of the Personnel
Committee prior to employment or appointment" A roll call on the amendment
resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives Dates, Holden, Ray -3 Noes—Repre-
sentatives Benson, Culligan, Kidney, Livesay, Miller, Watros, Webster, MacNeil -
8 Excused—Representatives Clynes, Haight, Robey, Theisen -4 Motion Lost.
Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS Resolution No 284 was adopted by this Board on December 13,
1971, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on a majority vote of the Personnel Committee, That paragraph
4 of said resolution be amended to read as follows "Any exception to the above,
required to fill job titles where there is a scarcity of qualified applicants, must
have approval of the Personnel Committee prior to employment or appointment"
RESOLUTION NO. 320—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE—ASSISTANT
TO SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Stenographer, Labor Grade C, in the
Buildings and Grounds Department, be abolished effective immediately, and one
position of Assistant to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Labor
Grade E, competitive class, be created effective immediately, said position is in-
cluded in the 1976-77 budget
RESOLUTION NO 321—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION (CETA)—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE—
TYPIST
Moved by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Senior Typist (CETA), labor grade D,
be abolished effective immediately, and one Typist (CETA) position, labor grade
B, competitive class, be created effective immediately, for the remainder of the
funding period
December 27, 1976 265
RESOLUTION NO. 322—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE—PRINCIPAL
LIBRARY CLERK
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
!Personnel Committees, That one position of Senior Library Typist, labor grade D,
be abolished effective immediately and one position of Principal Library Clerk,
labor glade G, competitive class, be created effective immediately, said position is
included in the 1976-77 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 323—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE—STORES
CLERK
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Cleaner, labor grade A, be abolished effec-
tive immediately and one position of Stores Clerk, labor grade B, competitive
class, be created effective immediately, said position is included in the 1976-77
budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 324—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE—
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Receptionist/Typist, labor grade B, be
abolished effective immediately, and one position of Switchboard Operator, labor
grade C, competitive class, be created effective immediately, said position is in-
cluded in the 1976-77 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 325—AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 190-1976—
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOME
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That Resolution No 190, dated August 9, 1976, be corrected to read as
follows
1 Abolish 6 Institutional Aide positions, labor grade I, labor class,
Abolish 2 County Home Housekeeper positions, labor grade II, labor class;
, Create 8 Patient Aide positions, (03-09), labor grade III, labor class.
Monies for said positions are available in the 1976 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 326—AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT—DAY CARE AND CHILD
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL—REVENUE SHARING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr. Culligan Adopted
' WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has approved a rev-
enue sharing request for the year 1977 for the Day Care and Child Development
Council in the amount of $4,500 00, now therefore be it
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266 December 27, 1976
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the County with the Day Care and Child Develop-
ment Council
RESOLUTION NO. 327—PRINT AUDIT STATEMENTS—TOWNS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, That the Clerk be directed to print audit statements of the sev-
eral towns of the County in the 1976 Proceedings of the Board
RESOLUTION NO. 328—AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DRAFTS—
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed to
sign all drafts of the County of Tompkins
RESOLUTION NO. 329—DATE OF ORGANIZATION MEETING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden There was discussion regarding
the number of representatives that were going to be absent January 3, 1977 and
the Rules of the Board were waived to allow the Organization Meeting to be held
January 10, 1977 at 9 30 a m Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That in accordance with Section 151 of the County Law, the
Organization Meeting of the Board of Representatives shall be held at 9 30 a m
Monday, January 10, 1977 in the Representatives' Chambers at the Courthouse,
Ithaca, New York
RESOLUTION NO 330—AUTHORIZATION TO ENCUMBER FUNDS—
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to encumber
funds at the close of the year for various departments as requested and required
RESOLUTION NO. 331—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates seconded by Mr Ray Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the following transfer of funds be and they hereby are approved
Account
Clerk, Board of Representatives
County Court
Supreme Court—County Clerk
Family Court
Surrogate Court
District Attorney
Legal Defense—Indigents
Directoi of Finance
From To Amount
A 1010 4 1040 4 $ 232 15
1010 4 1040 3 94 49
1112 4 1112 2 390 49
1112 4 1112 3 1,275 68
1113 41 1113 31 108 38
1135 4 1135 11 52 67
1140 4 1140 3 122 67
11454 11453 31006
1145 4 1145 2 37
1165 3 1165 4 157 82
1165 2 1165 4 509 25
1170 4 1170 12 512 01
13104 13103 56568
December 27, 1976 267
Account
Assessment
County Clerk
Motor Vehicle
County Attorney
Board of Elections
Buildings & Grounds
Sheriff
Probation
Public Health
Comprehensive Health Planning
Mental Health
Social Services
4-11 Outdoor Recreation
Planning
Human Rights
Employee Benefits
PEP
From To Amount
1355 4 1355 2 130 00
1410 4 1410 3 8 77
1410 4 1411 3 140 44
1410 4 1411 4 97 75
1420 4 1420 3 75 01
1450 3 1450 2 20 00
1451 4 1451 3 7,202 20
1620 47 1620 41 3,201 42
1620 47 1620 42 893 44
1620 46 1620 42 672 60
1620 48 1620 43 67 17
1620 46 1620 43 659 89
1620 44 1620 43 176 59
1620 3 1620 43 473 53
3110 2 3110 4 9,491 33
3110 2 3110 3 3,934 80
3150 4 3110 3 4,520 27
3110 41 3110 3 235 93
3140 3 3140 4 700 41
4010 11 4010 3 1,350 64
4012 4 4046 4 5,000 00
4012 4 4011 4 3,787 27
4012 4 4011 81 983 00
4080 3 4080 4 49 70
A 4310 81 4310 86 1,204 50
4310 81 4310 84 217 86
6010 4 6010 3 5,000 00
6010 4 6010 5 450 00
6010 81 6010 86 3,362 00
6010 84 6010 86 1,696 00
6030 3 6090 3 8,000 00
6030 4 6090 4 2,000 00
6101 4 6103 4 40 00
6101 4 6123 4 80,000 00
6101 4 6142 4 3,000 00
6101 4 6148 4 5,000 00
6148 4 6142 4 90 91
7320 47 7320 48 4,225 00
8020 2 8020 3 300 00
8020 4 8020 3 5 50
8040 4 8040 3 8 68
9040 4 9060 4 4,700 00
6380 1 6380 4 2,000 00
Airport Fund B 5610 81 5610 84 6146
i 5610 81 5610 86 167 28
5610 3 5610 86 233 00
5610 3 5610 4 98.25
5610 3 5610 83 161 00
Hospital Fund C 4510 4 4510 1 137,500.00
County Road
D 3310 4 3310 3 12,215 00
5110.41 5110 4 3,330 00
5110 41 5110 3 7,210 00
5110 81 5110 86 2,350 00
5110 84 5110 86 2,310 00
5144 4 5142 1 17,000 00
5144 4 5144 3 9,965 00
5110 84 5110 86 193 35
5144 4 5142 4 996 42
268 December 27, 1976
Account
Highway Machinery
Library
From To Amount
E 5130 3 5130 4 23,505 00
5130 81 5130 86 470 00
5130 3 5130 84 71 59
L 7410 3 7410 86 13 09
7410 81 7410 86 845 59
7410 84 7410 86 178 61
7410 2 7410 4 1,158 52
7410 3 7410 4 61 97
General Fund
Assessment A 1357 1 1356 1 360 00
1358 1 1356 1 940 00
County Clerk 1410 1 1411 1 990 00
Sheriff 3150 1 3110 1 1,410 00
Planning 8020 401 8020 1 775 00
Human Rights 8040 4 8040 1 27 00
CETA 6250 1 6256 1 60,593 02
6256 4 6256 41 401 00
6256 4 6256 1 11,466 60
6250 43 6250 1 91,123 00
6250 43 6250 42 147,508 00
6250 43 6256 1 56,483 00
6250.43 6256 4 78,463 00
6250 46 6256 4 156,106 00
Social Services 6030 3 6010 4 1,800 00
6030 4 6010 4 1,400 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books, and any other additional transfers
required to clear balances from the books at year end, any additional entries made
by the County Administrator shall be reported back at the next board meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 332—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND
AND VARIOUS FUND BALANCES—
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, Holden Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—Representatives
Haight, Robey, Theisen, Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the following appropriations be and they hereby are approved
Account From To Amount
County Court
Family Court
Court Library
District Attorney
Legal Defense—Indigents
Justice & Constable Fees
Medical Examiner
County Attorney
Personnel
Probation
Fire & Disaster Coordinator
Planning
A 1990
11123 $ 46070
1140 3 401 53
11603 65878
1165 4 1,261 46
1170 12 755 65
1180 11 115 00
1185 4 1,537 00
1420 3 233 70
1430 2 222 66
1430 3 939 89
1430 4 1,578 74
3140 4 350 69
3410 3 303 64
3410 4 818 89
8020 3 495 13
$10,133 46
December 27, 1976 269
General Fund Balance
Account From To Amount
County Court—Jurors 1111 12 1,064 00
County Court 1112 3 304 61
Legal Defense—Indigents 1170 4 137 25
Buildings & Grounds 1620 43 19,042 78
Education—Physically
Handicapped Children 2960 4 15,947 63
Sheriff 3110 3 8,520 97
Planning 8020 4 1,062.75
Sanitary Landfill 8160 3 3,636 31
8160 4 3,128 44
Sheriff 3110 1 4,300 00
Probation 3140 4 750 00
Family Court 1140 4 190 00
$58,084 74
County Road Fund Balance
Snow Removal D 5142.3 24,715 00
D 5142 4 67,720 00
Library Fund Balance
L 7410 4 4,987 34
Airport Fund Balance
B 5610 4 12,630 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said appropriations on his books and any other additional ap-
propriations required to clear credit balances from the books at year end, any ad-
ditional entries made by the County Administrator shall be reported back to the
board at the next meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 333—ESTABLISH RESERVE FOR BONDED DEBT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized and directed
too establish a reserve for bonded debt in accordance with Paragraph 6-H (2) of
the General Municipal Law and that the following transfer be and hereby is ap-
proved
From A-701—Encumbrances $964,846 43
To A-884—Reserve for Bonded Debt $964,846 43
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 334—BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS -1976 AND 1977
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Commit-
tee, That the following budget adjustments be and they hereby are approved
1976 Budget
Increase Revenue Account—A1060—Relevy of Return School Taxes $16,657 37
Increase Appropriation Account—A1960—Unpaid School Taxes 16,657 37
Increase Revenue Account—D2770—Other Unclassified Revenue—
Federal Aid Flood Control 80,000.00
Increase Appropriation Account—D5110 41—Contracts
County Bridges 80,000.00
270 December 27, 1976
Increase Revenue Account A4730 420 CETA
Increase Appropriation Account A6250 420 CETA Title I
Increase Revenue Account A4780 Public Employment Program
Increase Appropriation Account A6380 1
Public Employment Program
Increase Appropriation Account A6380 4
Public Employment Program
1977 Budget
Increase Revenue Account-3490—State Aid and Mental Health
Increase Appropriation Account -4310 400—
Mental Health Contractual
189,000 00
189,000 00
782 05
532 77
249 28
4,900 00
4,900 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said budget adjustments on his books at year end and any
additional entries made by the County Administrator shall be reported back to the
board
RESOLUTION NO 335—AWARD OF BID—ONE TON CAB CHASSIS
W/DUMP—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Ray. Adopted.
WHEREAS, the Airport Manager has advertised for bids in accordance with
specifications filed in his office for a one ton cab chassis w/dump, and
WHEREAS, Cayuga Ford, Inc , of Ithaca, New York, is the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all specifications with a net bid of $5,897 00 including trade-in in
the amount of $704 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the bid of Cayuga Ford, Inc be and the same hereby is accepted and
the Airport Manager be and he hereby is authorized to complete said transaction
on behalf of the County.
RESOLUTION NO. 336—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster Mr Dates noted some addi-
tions had been made and there was a new total Ayes -11 Noes -0 Excused—
Representatives Clynes, Haight, Robey, Theisen -4 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 62,782 27
Encumbrance 931 57
Printing Transfers 3,832 43
Airport 4,388 53
Highway 141,946 96
Total Audit $213,881 76
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
Chairman MacNeil asked Mr Dates to convey the sentiment of this board to
Cortland County which is wondering about action regarding the takeover of aban-
doned railroads
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the names of Norman S Moore, M D and
John W Hirshfeld, M D to succeed themselves on the Board of Health for six-year
terms effective January 1, 1977 and expires December 31, 1982 Upon hearing no
objections, the chairman declared the above named people members of the Board
of Health
December 27, 1976 271
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the names of James Spero, Edith Frey
Reed and Mabel Nixon to succeed themselves on the Mental Health, Mental Re-
tardation and Alcoholism Services Board for two-year terms which expire Decem-
ber 31, 1978, the names of Agnes Donovan to fill the unexpired term of Michael
FOuckama who resigned—term expires December 31, 1979 and Shirley Egan to re-
place Irving Younger who resigned, for a three year term which expires December
31, 1979 Upon hearing no further nominations, the chairman declared the above-
named people members of said board
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the names of Constance Cook, Louis J
Long and Elmer S Phillips for reappointment to the Hospital Board of Managers
for a five-year term The terms become effective January 1, 1977 and expires De -
ember 31, 1981 and the name of Francis Benedict, alternate, to fill the unexpired
term of Edmund Barber, which expires December 31, 1980 Upon hearing no fur-
ther nominations, the chairman declared the above-named people members of said
board
Mr Culligan commended the members of the Hospital Board of Managers for
the excellent job they are doing
Mrs Livesay placed on the table the names of Janet Scheele, Kenneth Marash,
Myron Stanton for consideration of reappointment to the Human Rights Commis-
sion and the names of Susan Laird to replace Erneste Cottrell and Louise Place to
replace Dale Winter
Mr Webster placed on the table the following names for consideration of
appointment to the Fire Advisory Board for three year terms Town of Lansing—
David Beckley, John Chauncey, Town of Enfield—Larry Lanning, Jeffrey Brain-
ard, Town of Caroline—David Kirtland, David Moesch, City of Ithaca—Charles
Weaver, Joseph Shipos, Town of Ulysses—John Covert, Richard Durling, Town
of Danby—Charles Bruce, Jr, Howard VanEtten, Town of Dryden—Stephen Car-
penter, Edward Bell, City of Ithaca—Richard Gingras to replace John Harding
for a one-year term
Mr Webster placed in nomination the name of Mrs Viola Boothroyd for re-
appointment as Election Commissioner for a two -term term Upon hearing no
further nominations, the chairman declared Mrs Boothroyd as Election Commis-
sioner
' On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 02 p m
272 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
(Submitted by Charles Chatfield, Chairman)
One of the nation's founders told American colonists how to celebrate their
independence
John Adams spoke of a great annual festival to be celebrated as a day of
deliverance with solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty with pomp and
parades with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations
from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forever more
This counsel from our second president served the Tompkins County Bicen-
tennial Commission in developing its program of activities over most of 1975 and
1976
Three outstanding events were already part of the summer scene
1 A community Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks and
marching musical groups had illuminated Cornell's Schoellkopf Field since 1949
2 The City Federation of Women's Organizations sold flares numerous years
so that hillside residents and cottagers would illuminate the southern end of Cay-
uga Lake on the night of the 4th of July More than 2,000 flares—a record—were
sold in 1976.
3 The New York State Craft Fair had become a week long August attraction
at Ithaca College most years in the past quarter century
Also, the Bicentennial observance came along at a time when Tompkins
County was engaged in more construction and rehabilitation projects than any
time in history The prevailing spirit was price and a sense of "GO" The county
goveimnent paced efforts with the start of a new hospital complex and the re-
modeling of the county's second courthouse Elsewhere, Ithaca redeveloped its
central business district New shopping centers took form in the suburbs Citizen
groups pushed remodeling of the Clinton House and Boardman House
The mood of historical preservation carried to all parts of the county The
Town of Dryden kindled new usage for Eight Square School House Groton and
Caroline worked for museums Newfield sought improvements for the area of its
covered bridge Ulysses and some other towns restored cemeteries Ithaca and the
suburban town launched development of Circle Greenway, a band of recreational
trails around the city A Town of Dryden Committee prompted tree plantings
Veterans groups dedicated a new memorial in Ithaca's DeWitt Park honoring
servicemen in the Korean and Viet Nam Wars
Besides physical improvements, several communities made use of the Bicen-
tennial period to acquaint new generations with local history
The County Bicentennial Commission reprinted John Selkreg's "Landmarks
of Tompkins County," published originally in 1894
Dryden's Spirit of '76 Committee republished the Centennial History of Dry-
den
The Town of Caroline organized an historical society and it published a town
history in looseleaf form so future topics may be added
The Town of Ulysses and Village of Trumansburg published a book on the
history of that region, "Celebration of the Bicentennial of the United States of
America in the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg "
The Town of Newfield prepared a self -guiding "Historic Tour through New-
field "
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 273
Freeville's Methodist Church reprinted an historical account of early settlers
The County Bicentennial Commission, in its waning days, hopes for publica-
tion of member Robert Robinson's history of Ithaca volunteer fire companies
Hopefully the project will include historic accounts of all other fire companies in
ithe county
Ithaca City School District, over a period of several months, published a news-
letter called "Bicentennial News " It called attention to events in various schools,
films, books and teaching aids
1
The Tompkins County Library and Finger Lakes Library System promoted
interest in the Bicentennial through displays, films and the American Issues
Forum
Ithaca College initiated a course on the economic, civic and cultural develop-
ment of Tompkins County The course title "The Human Enterprise, 1776-1976 "
Guest lecturers participated in the series staged in downtown Ithaca over a 14 -
week period
1 DeWitt Historical Society cooperated with a newly formed group "Students
of the Six Nations" in preparing an exhibit at the Clinton House honoring the
Iroquois Other activities of the Historical Society during the Bicentennial period
included exhibits dealing with early bicycles and Greek Revival architecture and
a series of slide shows presented during the Barge visit
i Virtually all towns and villages sponsored events finked to the Bicentennial
Whether it was Heritage Day in Etna, Bicentennial Day in Speedsville, the Dryden
Fair, the Danby Camp Meeting, Firemen's Carnival in Enfield, Groton's Salute to
Freedom no matter what these events and the festivities of Ulysses, Caroline,
Freeville, Ithaca and McLean were called They reflected the national interest
in heritage and pride in America
Recollections of the past were staged with imagination They included craft
fairs and demonstrations, a pageant, old time games and special projects McLean,
for example, showed today's generation what it was like to farm with a horse and
plow and what it was like to visit a country store Or take the projects in Caroline
which dealt with honoring descendents of slaves and band music on the village
green
9
Against this backdrop of activities at local level, the Tompkins County Bicen-
tennial Commission developed its regional program
The Role of Coordinator. The County Commission maintained a calendar of
events at its office in order to help local groups avoid date conflicts
The Commission published a newsletter "Bicentennial Bits" acquainting com-
mittees in all parts of the county with projects of other communities
The Commission worked with specific people in planning events For example,
the first Commission chairman, Sam Woodside, took pains to produce the regional
fireworks display at Schoellkopf Field at a time when it would not overpower local
community activities
1 The Role of Promoter: Copies of "Bicentennial Bits" were distributed to
media so that reporters and editors were furnished leads on various events
On occasion, material was provided to organizations for publication in their
news organs Examples, the Senior Citizen newsletter and the Ithaca City School
District newsletter
The Commission made use of thousands of dollars worth of free radio time
for spot announcements, promos, historical notes, news and commentary
Talks were given to a score of community organizations such as City Club,
Sertoma, Zonta, Golden Age and Dryden Kiwanis
274 Tompkins County, New York
Special Events. The County Commission functioned several different ways It
operated in a funding capacity in helping bring about the 1976 Flag Day Parade,
and the parade associated with the state barge visit
Also at the time of the barge visit, the Commission helped to fund the fifteen -
county Finger Lakes Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit, one of the finest in the nation
Other Commission projects encouraged Ithaca Volunteer Firemen to display
memorabilia at the barge docking site and the Learning Web to stage its Old
Fashioned Master -Apprentice Field Day at Stewart Park while the barge was in
town
The Commission endorsed the July 17 Bicentennial Ball held at Tompkins -
Cortland Community College and the fashion show, "Past, Present and Future—A
Century of Autumns," presented at Holiday Inn on August 20, 1976
The Commission worked with Mr and Mrs J Cuyler Page in their arrange-
ments for 43 buildings in Tompkins County to join the nationwide ringout of bells
at 2 p m July 4, 1976
Impact on Future. The Commission wanted future generations to know what
Tompkins County was like in 1976 Toward this end, it engaged in several proj-
ects
It funded tapes of the Ithaca College lecture series so that historians of the
future will have ready source material on which to draw
It funded newspaper subscriptions so that a group of volunteers at Ithacare
could maintain a scrapbook about Bicentennial activities in Tompkins County The
scrapbook will be preserved at the DeWitt Historical Society
The Commission sparked the first effort to record Tompkins County scenery,
buildings and activities on film United Way financed films in 1975 and 1976 The
first one has been shown to approximately 200 audiences in a fifteen -month period
Ithaca College, as its contribution to the Bicentennial, produced a film on the
early movie making days of Ithaca the period roughly from 1914 to 1920
The County Commission is producing a film which will portray some forty
Bicentennial events throughout Tompkins County This document may be unique
in the country in relating what one locality did to celebrate The film could be 45
minutes long The Commission is investigating the means of preserving a print
for showing in the Tricentennial observance period of 2074 to 2076
This film was made possible by applying the $2,500 salary item of the chair-
man, the $1,000 item of chairman's expense money, a $200 item from regular Com-
mission funds and a $1,400 grant from the Ellis Phillips Foundation
The Bicentennial Commission supported the Greek Revival Festival of the
Finger Lakes which was held in Ithaca on September 25, 1976 Historic Ithaca
sponsored the festival in cooperation with the New York State Council on the
Arts and DeWitt Historical Society The Bicentennial Commission funded the
printed resume of the symposium presentations for Festival registrants.
Community Involvement. Dozens of groups and individuals arranged activi-
ties relating to the Bicentennial observance
Ithaca College devoted an entire academic year to performances of American
music and theater
The Savage Club, in 1975 and 1976, keyed its shows to American music and
performers
Cornell University has the largest collection of papers dealing with the Mar-
quis de Lafayette of any library in the world Professor Stanley Idzerda directs
the project of editing these papers for publication
1
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 275
Other Cornell activities included a lecture series on America and the world
community, an Ohn Library exhibit of documents, books and letters relating to the
nation's founding, an Olin Library exhibit, "Tompkins County Citizens Preserve
Some Old Traditions and Create Some New Ones", Johnson Museum of Art's show
on the handwrought object
Contributions to the Bicentennial observance from the public dealt with his-
tory, architecture, opera, drama, music, community beautification Some examples
1 A history class at Tompkins -Cortland Community College incorporated the
American Issues Forum in its program of study Paul Glover prepared an Ithaca
Historical Calendar The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce published Bi-
centennial events in the Summer Ithaca Calendar in red, white, and blue Ithaca
Garden Club, a group of McLean citizens and numerous classes of school children
planted bulbs, petunia beds and planters in red, white and blue
A Conclusion: The Bicentennial observance in Tompkins County accounted for
a record number of activities in a community cause and generated more travel
than anything experienced in this county to date
Among indicators
1 Parade marshals reported record participation
2 For the first time, Cornell Crescent was full of spectators more than an
hour before fireworks shotime
3 According to the project director, close to 42,000 persons were attracted to
the docking site of the state bicentennial barge That was more people than turned
out at Rochester or Syracuse Only Buffalo and Albany in up -state New York ex-
ceeded the turnout from Tompkins County and its neighbors
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276 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT
(Submitted by John J Joubert, Manager)
The major accomplishments during 1976 include Architectural and engineer-
ing design was started on the new Crash, Fire Rescue Building and the Terminal
Expansion and Improvement—completion on both are planned for late 1977, the
FAA is planning a VASI for Runway 14 with the installation in 1977, radios were
purchased and installed in the Control Tower for County emergency contact and
the Airport Manager's office for aircraft frequency monitoring and emergency
monitoring A hand-held ground control radio was also purchased for communica-
tions in the air operations area when a vehicle radio is not available, Local Law
No 2 was passed by the Board to control parking at the airport, the first Airport
Day was held October 3, 1976 and was a success in spite of some bad weather It
was very costly for the County and will not be held again, overall this has been a
very successful year for your airport with increases in utilization for most all
areas We are looking forward to a steady growth through the coming year
Allegheny Airlines actual departures were 2,927 with a total of 123,423 pas-
sengers for the year There were 126 cancellations There were 39,705 lbs of air-
mail, 59 lbs of air express and 513,269 lbs of air freight
Mall Airways had a total of 1,728 passengers and Chartair, Inc had a total of
2,198 passengers
East Hill Flying Club — Active membership — 92, total aircraft hours —
2,834 65, flight tests—private certificates issued -44
Ithaca Limousine—total of 10,306 passengers with 85 out-of-town trips
Record of snowfall -78 5
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 277
ANNUAL REPORT
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY
(Submitted by Glenn W Cline, Extension Agent)
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
i 4-11 Programs and projects have as their overall goal to help boys and girls
develop into effective worthwhile citizens All 4-H projects include a decision mak-
ing project
During this past year 4-11 in Tompkins County has provided opportunities for
participation in the following ways
A Traditional 4-11 Clubs—Some 90 local 4-11 clubs served 90 localities and in-
volved over 1300 youth Three or more volunteers/clubs served in designated
4-H leadership responsibilities In the club approach, youth have been involved
in a democratic procedure of setting goals for the club and selection of proj-
ects
B Special Interest 4-H Programs—Some 128 special interest programs were
conducted for over 6500 youth A complete 4-11 project was offeied to young
people with adult leadership The projects included Fire Prevention and Con-
! trol, Bicycle Safety, Conservation, Embryology and Veterinary Science These
i projects have been taught to youth on a short term basis (5-10 meetings)
'C 4-11 Training Provided to Other Groups—College Cooperative Extension fac-
ulty, Professional 4-11 Agents and volunteer adult and youth leaders have
worked with Scouts, Campfire Girls, YMCA and various church groups and
youth leaders in various types of training The training has been conducted
directly with the youth or in training of their leaders
D 4-11 Provides Training and Education for Adults—Over 750 adults were in-
volved this past year in various leadership roles Some of the roles were in
4-11 clubs, others in special interest programs while others were involved in
advisory roles
Some of the Major Objectives for Tompkins County 4-1I Program in 1976
' The following are some of the major objectives set for the 4-H Program in
1976 and identification of some of the ways these objectives were met
1 To provide District 4-11 Leaders with training programs, information about
their 4-H clubs in their areas, and organization and maintenance of clubs and
1 community activities This objective was met by several training programs
for new and experienced District Leaders, assistance to the District Leaders
with their agenda and material for 28 Fall and Spring 4-11 Leader Talkovers
and assistance with the organization of clubs within the District Leader areas
i and with organization of District events
2
t
To provide Tompkins County with a sound 4-H volunteer leader system en-
hancing the educational output to youth This objective was met by encourag-
ing the multiple leader system for all 4-H clubs in the county, providing 4-11
leaders with information on 4-11 programs and events, providing time for 4-H
leader consultations, providing service materials to leaders such as films and
teaching kits, and developing programs and opportunities for teenagers to
become leaders A major phase was subject matter training for leaders
. To help teen-age youth obtain knowledge and develop skills necessary to plan
for the future in terms of career selection This objective was met by holding
a career exploration program in a nearby city for several teens, talking with
teens about decision making regarding the future, providing teens with ma-
terial on the 4-H career project, emphasizing in 4-11 leader training the career
information available in all 4-H projects,
278 Tompkins County, New York
4 To help youth and adults understand the importance of accurate and complete
record keeping This objective was met by conducting 4-H leader schools
whereby 4-H leaders evaluated 4-H member records, providing opportunities
for 4-H members to participate in the county, state and national 4-H record
keeping program and encouraging at all 4-H leader training the importance
of accurate record keeping which can be done by 4-H members
5 To help youth develop competency in subject matter areas by means of ob-
serving top quality work and receiving recognition This objective was met
throughout the year with the topic of judging in all 4-H leader training pro-
grams, and by helping young people as well as adults learn to select quality
materials or select quality work and encourage top quality 4-H project work
6 To help youth develop poise, self confidence, abilities to think while presenting
information to an audience and to use initiative and creativeness This objec-
tive was met by conducting a demonstration workshop for beginning 4-H dem-
onstrators, a demonstration judges workshop held for teen and adult 4-H
judges, seven area demonstration days were held throughout the county, a
county demonstration day was conducted and some 4-H members participated
in state demonstration events
7 To help youth develop proper attitudes and improve skills for safer tractor
operation and bicycle safety This objective was met by holding and conduct-
ing a teen 4-H Tractor Operation Program throughout the county plus tractor
certification as well as bicycle safety training programs at several schools
8 To provide teachers and leaders with the tools to teach embryology—sex edu-
cation, genetics—birth process and understand life This objective was met by
conducting the embryology and incubation training school for teachers, coor-
dinating the distribution of teaching material and giving individual training
to teachers that had not participated in the school
9. To make a special effort in the involvement of indigenous leaders as volun-
teers in working and teaching disadvantaged youth This objective was met
by holding weekly 4-H meetings throughout the year for children of disadvan-
taged families The objective was also met by encouraging the involvement
of disadvantaged youth in special countywide events as well as statewide
events
Some special 4-H educational programs for youth in 1976 included
Programs Aimed At Boys
A series of leader traimngs were held in program areas of primary interest to
a male audience Included were Photography, Maple Sugaring, Woodworking,
Trapping and Fur Management, and other conservation programs
The tractor certification and snowmobile certification programs reach pre-
dominantly teen males
A pancake and sausage breakfast provided opportunity for father -son inter-
action. Following was a weekend camping experience in the Adirondack Moun-
tains
The Teen Leadership Program at Camp Arnot always proves a fun and edu-
cational experience in the area of Conservation of Natural Resources
A special week of camp for teen boys focused on bicycle safety and conserva-
tion culminating with an overnight bike hike to Arnot Forest
Teen youth are encouraged to participate in a broad scope of extra curricular
activities, such as building nature trails, involvement with Kiwams, etc
4-H Acres
The Tompkins County 4-H Acres Long Range Committee was appointed in
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 279
April, 1975, charged with preparing a 5 -year development plan for 4-H Acres
Considering youth's needs, 4-H program objectives, and capabilities, available
space, and present facilities, a five year plan was developed, presented to and ap-
proved by the 4-H Acres Development Committee and 441 Program Committee in
February, 1976
First phases of the plan were implemented in the spring and summer of 1976
Major accomplishments include building of nature trails, sign on Route 13, acqui-
sition of a tractor and reconstruction of a donated pool
The position of a program manager at 4-H Acres became a reality in Decem-
ber, 1975 with completed installation of a 12x60 HUD trailer The trailer expands
educational and meeting facilities The manager position has been beneficial in in-
creasing educational usage of all facilities, increased programming and decreased
vandalism
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE
Agriculture continues to be an important industry in Tompkins County, the
1974 Census of Agriculture shows 41% (124,127 acres) of land in farms Cropland
harvested increased substantially from 1969 to 1974, up 11 3% (6,000 acres), ac-
cording to the census Most of this increase in cropland harvested was planted to
corn for grain
Milk production continues to be the most important agricultural industry with
201 dairy farms, selling 128,471,490 lbs of milk for more than $11,165,000 in 1975
The number of dairy farms declined 1 9% but the pounds of milk sold increased
2.2% over 1974
The dairy team maintained direct mail contact with 410 farms during the
past year with the "Management Memo", a monthly letter series on situation, out-
look and prices affecting farmers and wih the "Dairy Digest", a monthly publica-
tion prepared by the Dairy team It carried information on new crop varieties,
crop diseases, insect and weed control recommendations, farm labor regulations,
milk quality and sanitation, mastitis control, dairy cattle feeding, fly, grub and
louse control recommendations, raising dairy calves and heifers and articles on
farm business organization and farm business management
In depth counseling with farm families on specific questions and visits to
farm operators is also an important aspect of our program.
POULTRY PROGRAM
Nineteen seventy six has been a good year for the poultrymen in New York
Although feed prices have continued high the profit picture is good due to the ex-
cellent egg price picture The primary reason for the comparatively good egg
price was basic supply and demand, but much credit has been taken by new co-
operative marketing groups These groups and marketing in general have been
a major point of emphasis in this year's Regional poultry program
a The marketing subject is still very much alive and indications are that this
subject will continue to gain importance in coming years A strategic merchandis-
ing video tape is presently being developed to aid the poultrymen in increasing
their egg sales.
Once again this region was the leader in providing records for the state-wide
Poultry Farm Business summary This program always proves to be very val-
uable We are constantly using these summaries in farm management work es -
pe; sally with new or prospective poultrymen
HORTICULTURE
IThe Horticultural Program is conducted by a part time Horticultural Tech-
nic
ech-
ni cian. The purpose is to provide information to persons interested in supplement-
280 Tompkins County, New York
ing their food supply with home grown vegetables and to help those who sell
vegetables through the Farmers Market and roadside stands
The main method of providing this information is through the monthly publi-
cation entitled the "Garden News" that is mailed to over 1,000 families each
month This is supplemented with radio talks, news articles and exhibits plus
meetings on special topics In addition, over 350 persons came into the office with
disease and insect problems or sought information over the telephone
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Agricultural Districts—With one more District being formed in Danby this
year, there are five Agricultural Districts in the county with a total of 65,319
acres The Districts have had an impact when future location of highways and
other land use decisions are being considered
Revaluation—Work has been done with the County Assessment Division to
identify operating farms in the county for use in the revaluation process Infor-
mation has been prepared to help inform the public on what is involved in revalua-
tion
Town Planning—As a result of some town planning boards concern with the
location of mobile homes in their towns, a survey was conducted in the Town of
Groton in cooperation with that town's planning board The purpose was to help
assess the feelings of the residents on the location of mobile homes within the
town A 27% return of the questionnaire was obtained It is in the process of being
summarized and this information will be made available to other towns in the
county
HOME ECONOMICS
Priorities for the past year have been to increase Consumer Competence to
deal with the stress caused by inflation/recession factors and to develop Human
Resources in order to cope with a rapidly changing society
CONSUMER EDUCATION
Consumer Education programs strive to provide up-to-date factual unbiased
information so that consumers may make sound decisions
Change for your Dollar—this statewide program had priority for a second
year because of the continuing dollar squeeze Consumers received this informa-
tion in a variety of ways
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Human development efforts have included director programming often in
cooperation with other Human Services Agencies and a facilitating role in the de-
velopment of community services Staff participation on the Tompkins County
Comprehensive Health Planning Council committee which studied and proposed an
acceptable recommendation for hospital governance is a good example
Four major areas of program emphasis will be developed next year Consumer
Education, Energy Conservation, Exploring Childhood, and Job Preparedness An
initial effort in the Energy Conservation program has been a mailed survey on
household energy use in cooperation with Agricultural Engineering at Cornell
University Of the 1,100 sent out, 90 have been tabulated •
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 281
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK
(Submitted by Lucille Grinnell, County Clerk)
During the Bicentennial Year our offices experienced a reversal of the eco-
nomic trend which was evident the last couple of years There was a substantial
increase in monies collected both for services rendered by our offices and fees col-
lected and remitted to other agencies Total monies collected during 1976 were
$1,277,829 91—an increase of $311,290 37 over 1975 There was an increase in all
areas with the exception of hunting and fishing licenses and this decrease is due
to the availability of the licenses from local stores
Revenues retained by the County during 1976 for services rendered in the re-
cording office totalled $83,085 16, an increase of $6,027 35 over 1975 Fees retained
for motor vehicle services were $63,836 99, an increase of $1,933 74 over 1975 The
increased fees in both offices were the result of a larger volume of work not be-
cause of any increase in the fee structures
The following is a summary of monies collected during 1976 for services ren-
dered
Deeds $11,517 75
Mortgages 11,125.25
Other Documents 8,586 00
Judgments 915 75
Sales Tax 8,847 00
Certifications 991 00
UCC Filings 11,328 00
Notary Fees 383 00
Passports 6,463 75
Naturalization 1,510 00
Conservation Licenses 1,975 99
Motor Vehicle Fees 63,836 99
Miscellaneous " 19,441 67
Total $146,922 15
The following is an accounting of monies collected by the County Clerk's Re-
cording Office on behalf of other State and Federal agencies
Sales Tax $288,929 81
Mortgage Tax (retained
by County and appor-
tioned to City, Towns
and Villages) 774,234 20
Conservation Licenses
(Does not include
Town Sales) 15,149 75
Naturalization 1,510 00
Revenue Stamp Tax 51,084 00
Total $1,130,907 76
Total Fees 146,922 15
Total Revenues Collected $1,277,829.91
282 Tompkins County, New York
In the Motor Vehicle Office gross fees collected totalled $1,314,539 50,
$63,836 99 were retained as fees for the County, and the balance was deposited to
the account of the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Summary of Fees
Recording Office $ 83,085 16
Motor Vehicle Office 63,836 99
Total Fees Remitted to
the County Administrator $146,922 15
APPORTIONMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES
1976
The apportionment of Election Expenses for the County of Tompkins at large,
the City of Ithaca, and the several Towns of the County, is as follows
County of Tompkins at large $45,908 21
City of Ithaca 3,742 13
Towns
Caroline 711 10
Danby 542 70
Dryden 2,342 62
Enfield 231 09
Groton 957.71
Ithaca 2,167 22
Lansing 1,434 99
Newfield 480 09
Ulysses 960 09
GRAND TOTAL $59,47'7.95
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 283
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY CANVASSERS OF THE
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS IN RELATION TO THE VOTES CAST
AT A GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 1976
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 493,681 of which
Democratic Electors Received
Hugh L. Carey 12,040
Abraham D Beame 12,040
Frances Miseyko 12,040
Joan Bryant 12,040
Velma E. Black 12,040
John L Doran 12,040
Morton M Haves 12,040
Agnes Hayes 12,040
Dora H Young 12,040
Donald S Harrington 12,040
Mildred A. Snyder 12,040
Aileen B Ryan 12,040
Betty Fisher 12,040
Anna Jefferson 12,040
Marvin Greenberg 12,040
David Dubinsky 12,040
Lydia Rivero 12,040
Jay L Turoff 12,040
Thomas Schleier 12,040
Alice Sachs 12,040
Norman Goodman 12,040
Alex Rose 12,040
Damaris Rivera 12,040
Francis J Barry 12,040
Lee Seeman 12,040
Samuel G Fredman 12,040
Victor C Waryas 12,040
Eleanor Charles 12,040
Fred W Stabbert 12,040
Charles L Mooney 12,040
Nancy D. Barrett 12,040
Noreen M Ryan 12,040
Philip D O'Donnell 12,040
Howard H Cannon 12,040
John Stopen 12,040
Margaret Costanza 12,040
Helen M Pratt 12,040
Richard H. Speranza 12,040
Stanley Makowski 12,040
Patricia Jaworowicz 12,040
Joseph J Sweet 12,040
Special Presidential Votes -1x41 Electors 41
493,681
284 Tompkins County, New York
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification was 591,630 of which
Republican Electors Received
Richard M Rosenbaum 14,428
Eunice B Whittlesey 14,428
Leon E Giuffreda 14,428
Anthony Pace 14,428
Leonard W Hall 14,428
Harold V Gleason 14,428
Arthur Hug 14,428
J Daniel Mahoney 14,428
Geraldine Jones 14,428
Jack R Muratori 14,428
John J Durante 14,428
Michael McSherry 14,428
Frank L Martano 14,428
Donella Jackson 14,428
Joseph P Neglia 14,428
Maria Tirabasso 14,428
Alfred S Pantaleone 14,428
Elizabeth Cassidy 14,428
John Connors 14,428
Sheila Mosler 14,428
Vincent J Velella 14,428
David S Lande 14,428
Sidney Lodge 14,428
Serphin R Maltese 14,428
James F X O'Rourke 14,428
Basil Filardi 14,428
Clyde R Chase 14,428
Chfford M Barber 14,428
Earl J Daniels 14,428
Harry J. D'Agostino 14,428
Clyde W Rea 14,428
Leo J. Kesselring 14,428
Alexander Pirme 14,428
Melvin C Holm 14,428
A Patrick Bright 14,428
Robert Wegman 14,428
David R Fingar 14,428
Richard J Kubimec 14,428
Charles P Stevenson 14,428
John W Koessler, Jr 14,428
James R Houghton 14,428
Special Presidential Votes -2x41 Electors 82
591,630
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 285
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 42,353 of which
Conservative Electors Received
Richard M Rosenbaum 1,033
Eunice B Whittlesey 1,033
Leon E Giuffreda 1,033
Anthony Pace 1,033
Leonard W Hall 1,033
Harold V Gleason 1,033
Arthur Hug 1,033
J Daniel Mahoney 1,033
Geraldine Jones 1,033
Jack R Muratori 1,033
John J Durante 1,033
Michael McSherry 1,033
Frank L Martano 1,033
Donella Jackson 1,033
Joseph P. Neglia 1,033
Maria Tirabasso 1,033
Alfred S Pantaleone 1,033
Elizabeth Cassidy 1,033
John Connors 1,033
Sheila Mosler 1,033
Vincent J Velella 1,033
David S Lande 1,033
Sidney Lodge 1,033
Serphin R Maltese 1,033
James F X O'Rourke 1,033
Basil Filardi, Jr 1,033
Clyde R Chase 1,033
Clifford M Barber 1,033
Earl J Daniels 1,033
Harry J D'Agostino 1,033
Clyde W Rea 1,033
Leo J Kesselring 1,033
Alexander Pirme 1,033
Melvin C Holm 1,033
A Patrick Bright 1,033
Robert Wegman 1,033
David R Fingar 1,033
Richard J Kubimec 1,033
Charles P Stevenson 1,033
John W Koessler, Jr 1,033
James R Houghton 1,033
42,353
286 Tompkins County, New York
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 31,447 of which
Liberal Electors Received
Hugh Carey 766
Abraham Beame 766
Frances Miseyko 766
Joan Bryant 766
Velma Black 766
John Doran 766
Morton Haves 766
Agnes Hayes 766
Dora Young 766
Donald S Harrington 766
Mildred Snyder 766
Aileen Ryan 766
Betty Fisher 766
Anna Jefferson 766
Marvin Greenberg 766
David Dubinsky 766
Lydia Rivero 766
Jay Turoff 766
Thomas Schleier 766
Alice Sachs 766
Norman Goodman 766
Alex Rose 766
Damaris Rivera 766
Francis Barry 766
Lee Seeman 766
Samuel Fredman 766
Victor Waryas 766
Eleanor Charles 766
Fred Stabbert 766
Charles Mooney 766
Nancy Barrett 766
Noreen Ryan 766
Philip O'Donnell 766
Howard Cannon 766
John Stopen 766
Margaret Costanza 766
Helen Pratt 766
Richard Speranza 766
Stanley Makawski 766
Patricia Jaworowicz 766
Joseph Sweet 766
Special Presidential Votes -1x41 Electors 41
31,447
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 287
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 1,558 of which
Communist Electors Received
Theodore R Bassett 38
Matthew Berkelhammer 38
Arnold Becchetti 38
Carolyn Black 38
Benjamin Bordofsky 38
Alva Buxenbaum 38
David Buxenbaum 38
Mildred Edelman 38
Francis T Foley 38
John M Gallo 38
Simon W Gerson 38
Benigno Giboyeaux 38
Michael J Giocondo 38
Marla Hoffman 38
Seymour Joseph 38
Conrad A Komorowski 38
Gertrude Kowal 38
Leonard B Levenson 38
Agustin Lopez 38
Victoria Missick 38
Kenneth E Newcomb 38
Sylvia Newcomb 38
Grace Newman 38
Joseph North 38
William L Patterson 38
Ellen Perlo 38
Victor Perlo 38
Madeleine Provinzano 38
Carmen M Ristorucci 38
Donna Ristorucci 3g
Roque Ristorucci 38
Doiothy Robinson 38
Daniel Rubel 38
Dorothy Rubin 38
Mortimer Darnel Rubin 38
Roy Schulman 38
William Stanley 38
Ronald H Stevenson, Jr 38
1 Elizabeth L Velez 38
Matt Weinstein 38
Maria Zelman 38
1,558
288 Tompkins County, New York
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 730 of which
Socialist Worker Electors Received
Karolyn Kerry
Arthur Hughes
Dorothea Breitman
George L Weissman
Richard Roberts
Sally J Deveze
Mary Roche
Bennett Satinoff
George R McBride
James Kutcher
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
730
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 722 of which
Labor Electors Received
Barbara M Frazier 19
Felice Gelman 19
Janine Schollnick 19
Jeanne Laudon 19
Vera Inch 19
Linda K Kreingold 19
Michael Muity 19
Susan L S Welsh 19
Paul Kreingold 19
Dana M Sloan 19
Diane M Yue 19
Roseann M Meier 19
Rodney A Huth 19
John Gettle 19
Norman Pearl 19
Peter C Rush 19
Guy W Nelson 19
Mindy R Zimmerman 19
Richard J Spida 19
Alan Honcck 19
Roger A Calven 19
Gail L Eades 19
David Meier 19
Renee Typaldos 19
Laurence M Hecht 19
Michael 0 Billington 19
Raymond M. Martino 19
Wilton E Vought III 19
Lawrence H Ravhn 19
Robert D Ingraham 19
Virginia Combothekras 19
Denise B Minick 19
Robert C Dreyfuss 19
Mary Helen Carey 19
Enc J Lerner 19
William C Bates 19
Martin E Kerner 19
Charles Notley 19
722
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 289
The whole number of votes given for the office of Presidential Electors includ-
ing all ballots indorsed "marked for identification" was 2,378 of which
Free Libertarian Electors Received
Kai Gunnar Areskoug 58
Norman Betros, Jr 58
Suzanne Betros 58
Ralph Blanchette 58
Charles H Blood, Jr 58
Linda Osborne Blood 58
Jesse Cardillo 58
P Jean Carroll 58
William F Costello 58
John H Deane 58
Sanford K Feld 58
Robert S Flanzer 58
Kurt H. Germann 58
John C Hathaway 58
Iris Hazen 58
David D Hoesly 58
Michael L James 58
Michael W. Kessler 58
Sieghnde Kress 58
Joan Lenz 58
Andrea Millen 58
William J Miller 58
Michael R Nichols 58
Paul Herron Nielsen 58
Martin E Nixon 58
Ralph Raico 58
Guy Riggs 58
Eleanor Rosenblatt 58
Jan Rogozinski 58
Richard L Saum 58
Steven Schneider 58
Dennis A Schuman 58
Serena Stockwell 58
Thomas Szasz 58
Michael J Wagner 58
Loretta Weiss 58
Mabel White 58
Francine Youngstein 58
Michael Peter Zweig 58
Vivian Wadhn 58
Barbara Kessler 58
2,378
290 Tompkins County, New York
RECAPITULATION SHEET
Electors of President and Vice President
Total County Vote (special presidential votes not included) 29,083
Special Presidential Voters 4
TOTAL 29,087
Total multiplied by 41 Electors 1,192,567
Wholly blank & void ballots (multiplied by 41) and partially
blank & void ballots -27,856
TOTAL 1,164,711
Democratic candidates received 493,681
Republican candidates received 591,630
Conservative candidates received 42,353
Liberal candidates received 31,447
Communist candidates received 1,558
Socialist Worker candidates received 730
Labor candidates received 722
Free Libertarian candidates received 2,378
Persons whose name does not appear on any ballot 212
TOTAL 1,164,711
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of United States Senator including all ballots endorsed
"marked for identification," was 29,083 of which
Received
Daniel P Moynihan, Dem 11,442
James L Buckley, Rep 13,744
James L Buckley, Con 1,242
Darnel P Moynihan, Lib 959
Herbert Aptheker, Com 141
Marcia Gallo, Soc Worker 195
Elijah C Boyd, Labor 37
Martin E Nixon, Free Lib 65
Blank 1,210
Void 7
Scattering 41
29,083
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 291
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Representative in Congress, 27th Congressional District, in-
cluding all ballots endorsed "marked for identification," was 16,790 of which
Received
Matthew F McHugh, Dem. 11,057
William H Harter, Rep. 3,632
William H Harter, Con 398
Matthew F McHugh, Lib 1,106
Blank 586
Void 3
Scattering 8
16,790
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Representative in Congress, 33rd Congressional District, in-
cluding all ballots endorsed "marked for identification," was 12,293 of which
Received
Charles R Welch, Dem 3,071
William F Walsh, Rep. 7,614
William C Elkins, Con 366
Lilham Reiner, Lib 289
Blank 952
Scattering 1
12,293
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of State Senator including all ballots endorsed "marked for
identification," was 29,027 of which
Received
Thomas G Loll, Dem 7,727
William T Smith, II, Rep. 16,779
William T Smith, II, Con 1,289
Blank 3,189
Void 4
Scattering 39
29,027
292 Tompkins County, New York
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Member of Assembly including all ballots endorsed
"marked for identification," was 29,027 of which
Received
Douglas M Auer, Dem 8,198
Gary A Lee, Rep 17,543
Gary A Lee, Con 1,410
Blank 1,857
Void 4
Scattering 15
29,027
Dryden Councilman (Fill 1 year vacancy)
Henry Tarr, Rep 2,537
Blank 1,878
Void 2
Write-in 1
4,418
Groton Town Clerk (Fill 1 year vacancy)
Colleen D Pierson, Rep 1,329
Blank 500
Write-in 1
1,830
We certify this statement to be correct, and have caused the same to be at-
tested by the signatures of the members of this Board, there being two members
in said Board, this 19th day of November, A D one thousand nine hundred and
seventy-six
Commission of Election, Tompkins County
Viola C Boothroyd
Barbara S Fellows
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 293
ANNUAL REPORT
FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
(Submitted by John L Miller, Coordinator)
(detailed report on file with Clerk)
As in the past years we have experienced an increase in emergencies handled
through the County Emergency Control Center We feel that we should undertake
a County -wide Fire Safety Program starting with a school for our Senior Citizens,
to help them become aware of the losses, injuries and deaths due to fire and show
them ways to combat this, with education
1 I continued to represent Tompkins County on the 11 County Emergency Serv-
ice Council, which in turn has a representative to the New York State Council. It
is my hope through this Council we will be able to improve our training of
E M T 's and develop new and advanced programs I've worked with the State
Office of Fire Prevention and Control in the fire study of Tompkins County by
George Proper It is my hope that my brief moments with each group or individual
has in some way prevented a loss of life or home, etc
The following is a break down of alarms for 1976 FIRES Apartments -72,
dwellings -227, rooming houses, motels and hotels -11, mobile homes -40, dormi-
tories -64, stores and offices -34, manufacturing -15, schools and colleges -90,
institutions -16, public assembly -37, storage and farm buildings (barns) -34,
miscellaneous -18, motor vehicles -173; marine craft -1, outdoor fires -50, rub-
bish, brush, grass -105, malicious false alarms -125, rescue and emergency calls
—436, ambulance calls -1639
AMBULANCE CALLS Groton F D —194, Lansing F D —209, Slaterville Sp
F D —112; Trumansburg F D —250, County Ambulance Service -332, hospital
ambulance service -365, Perkins Ambulance Services -110, Dryden F D —66,
other -1, total calls -1639.
294 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
(Submitted by James C White, Chairman)
The objectives of the Council as set forth in the Board of Representatives res-
olution establishing the Council are
(1) To serve as County Environmental Information Center with respect to all
matters affecting the environment and natural resources of the county
(2) To Review and Recommend, for consideration by action groups, all mat-
ters affecting the environment and natural resources of the county
(3) To assist in the cordination of activities, data and expertise in matters of
environmental concern
(4) To act as a Public Forum and provide Educational materials and informa-
tion to foster a broader understanding of environmental issues and their
possible solutions
The major activities of the Council during the past year are summarized be-
low Staff assistance was provided by the County Planning Department A booklet
which describes these activities and their implications in greater detail will also be
made available for distribution.
— Cayuga Lake Cottage Septic Systems Inventory of cottage waste disposal sys-
tems to determine feasibility of private barge pumping system
—Container Legislation Continued research and reports to the Board of Repre-
sentatives of the advantages of implementation; participation in encouraging
Cornell's experimentation in using only deposit bottles
— Corps of Engineers' General Permit Study of regulations and forwarding of
suggested changes to Corps
— Dryden Sewer Plant Review of the Village request for DEC reclassification of
Virgil Creek
—Environmental Directory Publication and distribution of a fisting of County,
State and Federal organizations involved with environmental issues, includes
description of activities of 55 County groups.
—Fall Creek Dredging Review and subsequent participation in proceedings on
City application to dredge downtown section of Fall Creek
— Fall Creek Management Plan Completion of draft management plan based
upon intermunicipal cooperation and development regulations, existing protec-
tive laws and EMC coordination, meetings with individual municipal boards to
discuss management plan
—Freshwater Wetlands Study of State law, participation in County public hear-
ing
—Highway Salting Meetings with Cargill Salt representatives to review storage
and use of deicing chemicals Provision of assistance to Ithaca Environmental
Commission's recommendations for salt use
—Hospital Construction Activities Review of soil and water conservation plans
and meeting with Project Engineer
—Land Use Study of Planning Department request for review of minimum lot
size designation as a part of Selective Settlement Pattern implementation
—Lehigh Valley R -O -W Study of R -O -W, status, possible converted uses, appli-
cable funding programs, with Cortland County EMC
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 295
—NYSEG Cayuga Station Study of impact and subsequent request to become
participant in proceedings
— Octopus Research of alternatives for improvement and review of previous pro-
posals
— Pyramid Mall Holding of forum with Pyramid personnel to discuss particular
considerations relating to the physical environment
—Route 13, 96 Corridor Participation on Ad Hoc Corridor Location Committee,
proposal preview by Council, presentation of recommendations for highway lo-
cation
—Six Mile Creek Review of floodplain/land use management problems Investi-
gation into sources of funding for study and suggested implementation, review
of applicable Resource Conservation and Development Program activities
— Solid Waste Recovery Review of the Tri -County Management study; sponsor-
ship of a film on garbage disposal for the elementary grade level
—State Environmental Quality Review Holding of forum with DEC officials to
discuss the State law, study of pre -hearing drafts of rules and regulations, and
forwarding of recommendations for changes to DEC, review of County imple-
mentation
—State of the Environment Publication and distribution of an anthology of topics
I
which assesses the condition of the physical environment in Tompkins County
—Unique Natural Areas Inventory Preparation of three editions as response for
different uses of the information abridged with general description and ex-
ample sites, edition describing areas within municipalities, entire inventory,
review with individual municipalities on management techniques
—Reviews Cayuga Lake Lampreys, Cayuga Lake Recreation, Concorde Flights,
Environmental Legislation, Forest Management, Gypsy Moth Spraying, Mined
Land Reclamation Law, NYSDOT Billboard Policy, NYSEG Flyash Disposal,
TCDP prepared Comprehensive Plan Studies, Transportation Committee pro-
posal.
— Participation in New York State Association of EMC, Environmental Leaders
Forum, T C Planning Board
— Administration Preparation of Annual Report, preparation of quarterly reports
and request for reimbursement, preparation of annual work programs and State
budget requests, maintenance of membership, reorganization of filing system,
preparation of meeting minutes
296 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
(Submitted by Robert L. Howard, Sheriff)
(detailed report on file with Clerk)
The Sheriff's Department experienced another busy year According to data
received from the Department of Criminal Justice Services, 923 cases of a serious
nature were reported to the Sheriff's Department The New York State Police re-
ceived 343 cases during this period of time and all other police agencies in the
County received 3,848 This included all villages, city and University Safety Divi-
sions The grand total of felony and misdemeanor cases reported was 4,114
The County Jail continues to be overcrowded, however, problems at the jail
have been kept to a minimum due to good supervision and many activities were
both educational and recreational
Our Juvenile Division participated in many youth activities in the County and
within our own department The Junior Deputy Program was very successful with
well over 800 Junior Deputies participating in 1976.
Training of our personnel was stressed again in 1976 with deputies attending
Basic School and many inservice specialized sessions. This training has enabled
the members of the Department to do an outstanding job of serving the public
Juvenile delinquency is still a major problem in Tompkins County We feel
that the vigorous efforts of our Juvenile Officer through such activities as the
Junior Deputy Program, Explorers and other youth activities have helped to com-
bat the problem The Juvenile Officer was kept busy working on the many com-
plaints involving juveniles During the year, Juveniles petitioned into Family Court
or referred to the Probation Department numbered 12 The number of warnings
issued was 72 There was approximately $10,000 00 in restitution following the
arrest of juvenile offenders
JUVENILE CASES Robbery -1, burglary -13, larceny -32, auto theft -1,
assaults -2, stolen property -2, vandalism -30, narcotics -3; disorderly conduct
-6; all other offenses (except traffic) -2, runaways -69 Total cases -161, cases
handled within department and released to parents, etc -149, cases referred to
juvenile court -12.
The year 1976 was a busy boating season in spite of the poor weather There
were four personal injury vessel accidents investigated by the lake patrolman
Nineteen summons were issued for various violations of the New York Navigation
Laws. One hundred forty-six warnings were given for minor violations Four ves-
sels were reported stolen with a total of $775 00, property recovered totaled
$575 00. The total expenditure for the season was $5,480 13, of this amount
$2,422 26 was reimbursed by New York State
Complaints handled by this department animals -230, arson -7, assault -51;
assist to other departments -160, automobiles -134; auto thefts -34, bribery -1,
burglary -305, cnecks-319, children -17, civil action -42, conservation -34,
criminal mischief -296, disorderly conduct -447, deaths -67; domestic -223,
doors/night lights/alarms-368, escape -2, fires -131, fireworks -9, forgery -
11; frauds -1, gambling -1, larceny -689, littering -32; liquor law violation -4,
lost and found -100, missing person -111, narcotics -30; navigation -32, ped-
dlers and pawnbrokers -10, persons ill/inured-113, prisoners -8, public health
violation -11, public safety situation -35, resisting arrest -2; robbery -3, sex
crimes -19, trespassing -198; unclassified -326, v & t' violations -343, weapons
-46, warrants -81 Total complaints handled -5,083
Total amount of stolen property -$229,397 16 Total amount of stolen prop-
erty recovered -$89,566 25
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Sheriff's department arrests manslaughter -2, criminal negligent homicide
-1; kidnapping -3, burglary -33, robbery -3, rape -1, grand larceny -8, petit
larceny -199, criminal mischief -11, disorderly conduct -20, forgery -8, issuing
(bad checks -62, driving while intoxicated -94, narcotic drug laws -7, criminal
trespass -14; theft of services -6, obstructing governmental administration -5,
family offenses -25, unauthorized use of motor vehicles -8, assault -23, violation
/of parole -7, criminal possession of stolen property -3, violation of probation -
111, warrants for other departments -25, harassment -52, reckless endangerment
5, public lewdness -1, menacing -2, possession of weapons -6, resisting arrest
3, falsely reporting an incident -7, sex offenses -1, criminal facilitation -1,
endangering the welfare of a child -2; AWOL -4 others -9 Total arrests -672.
1 Vehicle and traffic arrests Misdemeanors driving while intoxicated -94,
leaving the scene of an accident -20, reckless driving -7, no insurance -151, driv-
ing while license revoked -18, driving while ability impaired -2 Infractions con-
suming alcoholic beverage -6, following too closely -17, unlicensed operator -75,
unregistered motor vehicle -95, permitting unlicensed operation -7, unregistered
motorcycle -6, unlicensed operator motorcycle -1; speeding -333, stop sign -226,
no inspection certificate -278, failure to yield right of way -20, improper passing
51, unsafe tires -106, improper turn -19, failure to keep right -79, insufficient
fights -75, miscellaneous infractions -100, inadequate muffler -46, studded tires
-21; failure to yield emergency vehicle -1, failure to stop (red light) -37,
switched plates -33.
Traffic and parking arrests by towns Ithaca -767; Lansing -556, Dryden -
297, Newfield -91; Ulysses -195, Danby -57, Groton -92; Caroline -30, Enfield
72 Total fines collected -$17,462 00
Civil department Receipts totaled -$249,816 54, Disbursements totaled -
$249,944 02.
Report of prisoners Total number of prisoners in custody December 31, 1976
-24 Number of prisoners received during the year -1,002 male and 169 female
Highest number of inmates at any time during the year -37, lowest number of
inmates at any time during the year -16, average number of inmates at any time
during the year (daily) -24.
MTotal number of meals served prisoners -26,530 Average cost per meal-$ 91
iscellaneous activities radio log transmissions -40,983; civil defense calls -
1l,098, visitors to prisoners -3,329; day book entries -409, jail physician's calls -
i07, summons served -2,732, executions served -599
Crime of Prisoners Detained at County Jail Number Admitted Sentenced to Jail
Felonies 198 3
Misdemeanors -offenses -violations 675 131
Traffic Violations 29 28
Miscellaneous 96 11
Totals
998 173
Automobile accidents investigated 1184.
298 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
(Submitted by Louis J Emmick, Sealer)
Standards of Working Apparatus—Weights
Avoirdupois Metric No. Apothecary No. Decimal No Avoirdupois
10 lb —1 500 gram -1 4 dram -1 3 —1 50 lb —9
5 lb —1 200 gram -2 2 dram -2 2 —1 25 lb —2
2 Ib —2 100 gram -1 1 dram -1 1 —1
1 lb —1 50 gram -1 '/2 dram -1 05 —1
8 oz —1 20 gram -2 1 s —2 02 —1
4 oz —1 10 gram -1 1/2 s —1 01 —1
2 oz —1 5 gram -1 10 gr —1 005-1
1 oz —1 2 gram -1 5 gr. —1 002-1
2 oz —1 1 gram -1 2 gr —2 001-1
'/4 oz —1 500 mg —1 1 gr —1
Iis oz —1 200 mg —2 5 gr —1
12 oz —2 100 mg —1 2 gr. —1
50 mg —1 .1 gr. —1
20 mg —2
10 mg —1
The equipment fisted above has been certified within five years Certificate No
NY Eagle 74-3814
Capacity measures—liquid Apparatus
5 gal —2 water Steel tapes -1
5 gal —2 gas Portable Balance -1
1/2 gal. —1
1 qt —1
1 pint -1
4/2 pint -1
1 gill —1
100 gal —1
The equipment fisted above has been certified within five years except 100 gal
Certificate Nos 74-2616-74-2325, 74-20, NY7519463, NY 76-4037
Summary of Test Made
Total Scales tested -1,030, percentage over -3, percentage shoat -6
Total measures tested -1,002; percentage over -5, percentage short -4.
Farm milk tanks—original calibrations -13, recahbrations-3, tanks in juris-
diction -250
Weights tested -509, percentage over -1, percentage short -1
Weighing and measurements Commodities Total packages weighed -9,868,
percentage over -2, percentage short -5 Total bulk commodities weighed -703,
percentage over -5, percentage short -7
General information There were 797 inspections (all types); Seventeen com-
plaints registered and all were investigated There were six gasoline complaints,
five grocery complaints, Received three requests for recalibrating Farm Milk
Tanks. Approximately 12% of tune is spent doing farm tanks
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 299
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
(Submitted by Susan Clarke, Director)
(detailed report on file with Clerk)
In 1976 the Office for the Aging accomplished the following
1 Provided assistance to 224 older households through its outreach efforts,
involving both short-term and long-range assistance in using personal and com-
munity resources and counseling.
2 Provided information and referral services by telephone to 1583 callers
3 Assisted in the development of a county -wide newsletter to older persons
under a subcontract with the Senior Citizens Council
4. Published and distributed 4000 Resource Directories for older persons.
5 Developed and distributed a Housing Directory for older persons.
6 Kept the press informed via monthly (sometimes more often) press re-
leases on matters impacting upon older persons, including tax exemptions, social
Iecurity benefit changes, food stamp availability and others.
1 7 Operated a limited shuttle and demand -responsive transportation system
through September 1976 when those services were transferred to the Gadabout
Project
8 Established an experimental escort service for older people (later dropped
due to problems encountered with its structure) under a subcontract with the
Ithaca Youth Bureau
9 Assisted in the planning and implementation of a variety of Older Ameri-
cans' Month Activities culminating in a "Senior Citizens' Day on the Commons"
which involved hundreds of older people
1 10 Provide on-site property tax exemption counseling for older persons in
every town and village in Tompkins County and at five locations in the City of
Ithaca.
11 Planned and implemented two hearing diagnostic clinics in cooperation
with Ewing Speech and Hearing Center, the Salvation Army and the Groton Com-
munity Health Complex
'
12 Prepared exhibits for the Tompkins County and Trumansburg Fairs dis-
tributing information on services and opportunities for older persons.
13. Distributed 253 Golden Park passes
14. Worked with the Tompkins County Public Library and the Finger Lakes
Library System to increase their holdings and activities in regard to a variety of
materials pertaining to the concerns of older people
15 Participated as a sponsoring agency of the "Women in Midlife Crisis"
Conference at Cornell University, including participation in a "Caring for Elderly
Parents" workshop
1 16 Coordinated the site location and supplemental equipment provision for
the Swine Flu innoculation program
17 Developed an information storage and retrieval system for materials that
will allow efficient use by staff for office purposes, the preparation of bibhog-
ra phies and other supportive materials for use by community agencies and groups
300 Tompkins County, New York
and which will make non -library collected materials available to the community
as required
18 Participated in the following planning and/or coordinating groups
a. Comprehensive Health Planning Council—Long Term Care and Pri-
mary Care committees
b Human Services Coalition—"B" Committee, Ad hoc committee on in-
formation and referral, ad hoc committee on manpower and training,
ad hoc committee on adult day care
c Senior Citizens Council—Health Committee, Housing Committee, Ex-
ecutive Committee upon request
d. Nutrition for the Elderly Project Council
e Gadabout advisory committee
f Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
g EOC Winterization Advisory Committee
h. Services Communication Advocacy Network (SCAN)
i Neighborhood Housing Services—Site Selection and Governmental Re-
lations Committee
j. RAMP (Repair and maintenance program) Steering Committee
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY SURROGATE
(Submitted by E R Carpenter, Chief Clerk Surrogate Court)
Report of Surrogate Court Fees for the year 1976 $21,476 50
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 301
ANNUAL REPORT
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
(Submitted by Anne Bodman, Investigator)
(detailed report on file with Clerk)
RESOURCES
As in the past, the Commission's efforts in these directions have been greatly
facilitated by support at both the state and local levels Representatives from the
Regional Office of the State Division of Human Rights were present at most meet-
ings and were always available for help and advice on specific complaints and
matters of policy Locally we particularly appreciate the support of Beverly Live -
say and Henry Theisen, our liaisons to the County Board of Representatives Store
Front and Cornell Legal Aid, among many other County groups, have been espe-
cially helpful in providing information and referrals
Financially, the Commission operates at a modest budget to support its pro-
grams, office, and half-time Investigator ($7,240 for 1976 and $7,441 allocated for
1977) Presentations to the Board of Representatives have demonstrated that the
County has received and will continue to receive good value from this investment
In the eyes of the Regional Office, the activity of the Tompkins County Commis-
sion is second only to that of the Commission of Syracuse and Onondaga County
which, despite its proximity to the Regional Office, has a staff of 15 persons and a
budget in excess of $150,000 Our neighbor, Chemung County, has three staff per-
sons, a smaller case load, and a budget of $23,000 (Figures from New York State
Division of Human Rights, Official Human Rights Agencies in New York State,
July 1975).
Our most valuable resource has always been the interest and activity of com-
munity members who share, with the volunteer Commissioners, concern and re-
sponsibility for the promotion of human rights As the rest of this report indi-
cates, community participation in these programs has continued to increase over
the past year.
ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission's ability to meet day to day problems in human rights has
steadily improved as the office and the role of the Investigator have become estab-
lished in the community Statistics collected by the State Division of Human
Rights over the past four years show that in the years 1973 and 1974, before the
employment of an Investigator, a total of 43 complaints were received from Tomp-
kins County residents In the years 1975 and through November 15, 1976, a total
of y73 complaints, nearly double, were received by the Regional Office Formal com-
plaints represent only part of the picture Over 367 specific inquiries have been
handled by our local office in the past two years without resorting to formal com-
plaints This illustrates that there is a difference between the role of the Regional
Office and the role of the local office The role of the Regional Office is to put out
fires The role of the local office is to prevent fires from starting and spreading
IIn 1976, as in previous years, employment problems remain the greatest con-
cern of individuals who call the Commission for help, and allegations of race and
sex discrimination continue to predominate In our judgment, the increasing num-
ber of these calls reflects a deepening awareness of rights as well as a reaction to
existing prejudice and economic adversity Discrimination is often difficult to
prove; on a statewide basis "probable cause" is determined in only about 20% of
complaints received Most presons who go on to file formal complaints are aware
of the delays and hardships they may have to face in defending their rights, and
they meet this situation with courage, hope, and perseverance. One role of the lo-
callofiice is to be available to the complainant during this period of investigation
by the Regional Office in order to help explain procedures and facilitate commum-
302 Tompkins County, New York
cation and feedback to the State Division We are fortunate that members of the
Regional Office have always been cooperative in working with us
Wherever possible, our office has increasingly tried to avoid formal complaints
and attendant delays or hard feelings by bringing issues up for discussion on a
local level. On occasion we have gone directly to businesses to discuss privately
various provisions of the Human Rights Law Additionally, the Investigator has
been available to act as ombudsman by answering or following-up a wide range of
questions and problems and by serving as a go-between for the interested parties
The Commission's objective in these instances is to benefit all sides by easing the
sharing of information and feelings It is a tribute to these efforts that businesses
and landlords are more and more frequently coming to the Commission on their
own initiative to ask for suggestions or to update themselves on how their current
policies, application procedures, etc , may be affected by the law
Throughout the year, the Commission continued to advertise its services in
the Ithaca Journal and hold monthly meetings open to the public. Volunteer Com-
missioners serving on committees have reported on topics concerning employment,
housing, education, and voting rights In a change from last year's emphasis on
formal presentations, the Commission has invested more time and energy into de-
veloping personal contacts in smaller, face to face groups. Members of the Com-
mission and/or the Investigator have been invited to participate at training ses-
sions conducted by the Board of Realtors, to meet with students and scholars at
Ithaca College and Cornell University, and to speak at church groups and before
radio, TV, and newspaper audiences on human rights issues Valuable contacts
have been established with several other agencies including the Office for the
Aging, American Civil Liberties Union, Challenge Industries, the Probation De-
partment, and Southside Center We have welcomed these opportunities to be
available personally in informal settings to listen, share information, and work
together to meet some of the human rights needs felt by Tompkins County resi-
dents
This foundation of experience should serve us well as we pursue our efforts
into 1977. On a Commission level, we recognize the need for an expanding outreach
and public relations program and for closer communications with other County
agencies and the Board of Representatives We have been working with the press
to develop more ways of bringing information to the public In order to represent
more of the County, we are recruiting new members from rural districts and plan
to hold some meetings in these areas Along with promoting our visibility and
accessibility in the community, the Commission will depend heavily on the contri-
butions of its volunteer members As individual Commissioners continue to develop
expertise and contacts in areas where they have particular interests, the Commis-
sion as a whole will become an increasingly useful resorce for our community
TABLES
Inquiries in Recent Years
Employ- Accommo- Total Formal
Year ment Housing dations Other Total Complaints
1974 50 11 4 13 78 8
1975 72 25 4 24 125 27
1976 158 35 30 92 315 42
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ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC
(Submitted by Philip G Johnson, President)
(detailed report on file with Clerk of Board)
It was very helpful experience for me to serve as your President and it is my
hope that it was also helpful to you and to the Council Certainly, any successes
were due to the ways that many of you helped to realize arrangements and activi-
ties You will continue to grow in numbers and influence by the same happy dedi-
cation to service
What were some accomplishments during 1976 7 It is difficult to report what
was realized in any one year because developments in the Council seem continuous
Some things that came into being in 1976 had been talked about for months or
Years but conditions were not favorable for a beginning For example, there could
be no subcontract with The Tompkins County Office for the Aging before there
Was an established and functioning office The expansion of our Senior Courier by
the addition of a Senior Circle was a 1975-76 development It did require some
Work to get ideas clarified and to prepare the necessary written documents Inter-
ested and competent people to carry the ideas into reality had to be enticed and
helped Thus the Senior Circle became an added service in 1976 It is now a sub-
contract that continues into 1977 when even greater progress can be made toward
reaching all senior citizens in Tompkins County with useful information and bits
of inspiration While many people helped, we are especially indebted to Ruth Pond
for her thoughtful efforts
One service previously managed by the Council saw a rebirth of vigor and
effectiveness in 1976 This was the Planning for Retirement Series which in 1975
received the sponsorship of Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, The Tomp-
kins County Office for the Aging, The Ithaca Personnel Association and our Coun-
cil A committee representing all the sponsors was established and a leader for
the series was found Professor Arthur Durfee with the committee developed an
excellent plan, and he managed the series in a masterful manner
mSeveral years ago, before I was very active in the Council, an attempt was
ade to operate a transportation service for the elderly In 1975 the Council voted
to share in support of a new transportation plan and pledged several hundred dol-
lars to help provide matching funds for an application to the State In the mean-
time, our Office for the Aging became a functioning reality and there was help
available for pushing the plan forward Now there is one Gadabout bus and an-
other is to become available soon
I
Many members of the Council and several who served in leadership roles on
committees were unclear about how the Council decided what to do and how opera-
tions were carried forward It was difficult to find out just who the leaders were,
who made decisions, what general policies had been established, and how to get
answers to troublesome questions Our corporate neighbor, The McGraw House,
had carried through the development of a manual to clarify such matters, so it
seemed proper for a similar development to take place in the Council. Several per-
sons were invited to make suggestions and to express ideas in written form The
Council had a number of documents that could be made a part of a manual, its
Articles of Incorporation, its By -Laws, its Personnel Policies and Procedures, a
listing of officers and Board members, a Directory of Units and its standing com-
mIttees A small group of interested persons considered what was available, made
appropriate revisions and wrote additional statements. A draft of a manual was
prepared, discussed and revised In due course an Operations Manual for The
Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council became a reahty through its adoption
byl the Board of Directors Now, by annual or more frequent revisions, there is a
useful guide to help officers, staff, members of the Board and committee chairper-
sons
hairper-
so 1 s While many persons helped with this development, it is appropriate to men-
304 Tompkins County, New York
tion Fred Morris who with the help of Miriam Culp produced our first Operations
Manual.
Two very active committees have faced many procedural questions concerning
the way the Council operates or should operate These two committees were the
Recreation Committee and the Bus Trip Committee There was a need to define
"Recreation" within the Council since the meaning at state levels had included al-
most all that the Council has tried to do over the years Recreation to officers and
members of the Board of Directors had a more limited meaning During prelimi-
nary discussions it became clear that the Council had not and did not exist for
"Recreation" alone Through more discussion, exchanges of written materials with
the Executive Committee, and then consideration by the Board of Directors, poli-
cies were developed in relation to recreation The same general confusion existed
with reference to bus trips Here some major questions were what trips were to
be taken, when were they to be scheduled, how were costs determined, what could
be stated about insurance, were tips appropriate, and who were to be considered
acceptable escorts 9 These and other questions were discussed, answers written
down, revised and finally brought to the Board of Directors for final revision and
adoption By this process, new materials became available for our Operations
Manual In the process it became possible to describe where policies would origi-
nate, how they developed, and where final decisions were made No policies are
fixed and firm for the distant future, but there are operating policies and these
can now be observed until they are changed by the same general process
One additional development which may become a major one, might be men-
tioned. This is our decision to seek support for a Retired Senior Volunteer Pro-
gram (RSVP) This was considered several years ago and given an unfavorable
vote by the Board In 1976 it was possible for officers and Board members to be-
come better informed about what this project might contribute to the Council and
to the elderly in Tompkins County After much discussion, it was given a favorable
vote by the Board An application was then developed and submitted The actual
realization and the operations are matters for 1977.
Many other concerns of the Council might be mentioned The maintenance of
our Center is the special concern of a House and Grounds Committee As Chair-
man, Roland G Fowler deserves special recognition because he has not only done
actual construction work around the Center but has also supervised important
maintenance jobs The management of our finances has also been and continues to
be a growing task Here we recognize the devoted, competent, and diligent services
of Van VanArsdale, Al Pearl and Al Fogelsanger along with the attention of Red
Fowler.
There were a number of special events worthy of note These were Senior
Citizens Day on the Commons, Fun Day at Ithaca College, and a special day at
TC -3 when their staff and facilities were supplemented by other key persons to
provide a very worthwhile and enjoyable day The funding of the lunch by Ithaca
banks was greatly appreciated by all who attended So many persons helped with
these special events that it is impossible to give appropriate recognition.
One may well wonder how the many activities of the Council can move along
as smoothly as they do There is but one answer The Council has an Executive Di-
rector who is very competent, genuinely dedicated and warm in dealing with all
our elderly, our staff, and our many supporting individuals and agencies
The Council has been well managed during 1976 There has been a sensitivity
to the many pressures for funds from our supporting agencies Through special
efforts to develop an increased number of contributing members, through the
continuing gifts from the Shop and Bazaar Committees, and through other gifts
and bequests, the Council has not only continued useful programs, but it has also
initiated new services and programs It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have
served as President of the Council during a major part of 1976
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 305
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(Submitted by Robert J Wagner)
Public assistance—"welfare"—is money and services given to needy families
and individuals who qualify for it under the Federal Social Security Act and the
New York State Social Services Law
DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
There are three direct assistance programs namely (1) Public Assistance
which is divided into ADG and HR (2) Medicaid and (3) Food Stamps
I PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PA)
Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) is financial assistance given to a family
with minor children without sufficient means of support because of the ab-
sence, death, or incapacity of a parent or the unemployment of the father
This is the largest direct assistance (cash) program administered by this
department. Home Relief (HR) is assistance for single individuals and
childless couples
The Public Assistance average monthly caseload in 1976 was
ADC
HR
TOTAL
749
423
1172
II. MEDICAID (MA)
Medical Assistance (MA) is a program that pays medical bills, in whole or
in part, of New York State residents who can not pay the cost of such
medical care In the program, money is not given to the eligible recipients
but rather the department pays for the needed medical care directly to the
provider of the medical service, 1 e , doctor, hospital, nursing home, drug
store, etc.
The Medicaid average monthly caseload in 1976 was
Reg MA
SSI
TOTAL
788
763
1551
NOTE • Out of a 4 6 million dollar appropriation for medical care, 70% or
3 2 million dollars were spent on hospital and nursing home care
alone.
III. FOOD STAMPS
The Food Stamp program is designed to increase the food purchasing
power for eligible individuals and families Depending on factors such as
income and size of family, it is determined that a family will be eligible for
a certain "bonus" amount of Food Stamps An eligible family can purchase,
at banks, food stamps that are worth more than was paid for them The
stamps are redeemable at any store that accepts food stamps
The food stamp program costs Tompkins County nothing since all costs are
borne by the Federal and State government. During 1976, the Food Stamp
program generated over $700,000 in new food purchasing power in Tomp-
kins County
The Food Stamp average monthly caseload in 1976 was 1329 cases.
306 Tompkins County, New York
SERVICE PROGRAMS
1976 marked the first full year in which community based planning deter-
mined how Title XX services were delivered in Tompkins County The community
planning group was comprised of representatives from private and public service
agencies, representatives from the public at large as well as actual users of the
services Title XX planning is an on-going process subject to frequent changes
and amendments
I ADULT AND FAMILY UNIT
Services single adults, families with children and without children Some
examples of services are emergency services, educational training, family
planning, health-related services, home delivered meals, homemaker/house-
keeper, home management, services to blind, assisting persons to remain
in community or return to the community from institutions, paternity and
support actions, etc.
II. CHILD WELFARE UNIT
Handles adoptions, foster care for children, counsels unmarried mothers,
provides home management counseling, parent education, conducts Family
Court-ordered custody investigations and private adoption studies, provides
services to families so foster care will not be needed, etc
III DAY CARE UNIT
Recruits and certifies Day Care Homes, approves placement of children in
these homes, arranges payment for Day Care if family is eligible for sub-
sidy, etc
IV CHILD PROTECTIVE UNIT
Investigates all complaints of child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment, pro-
vides and obtains necessary services on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis
COUNTY HOME
As a unit of the Tompkins County Department of Social Services, the Tomp-
kins County Home and Farm are maintained to provide a controlled environment
for persons who are unable to function in a private setting The Home is an ap-
proved Domicilary Care Facility under the Board of Social Welfare and one of two
or three in New York State which still operates its farm The farm is maintained
to provide food for the Home including therapy of those residents able to partici-
pate. The Home's location on Perry City Road just off Route 96, makes it ideal for
the person with a rural background or the urbanite who appreciates the peace and
tranquility of the countryside
The home provides food, shelter, special diets when necessary, assistance with
all activities of daily living and a therapeutic, recreational and diversionary ac-
tivity program for all residents Care and supervision are provided on a twenty-
four hour basis.
A total number of 20,075 days of resident care was given during 1976
FINANCIAL REPORT
Totals for 1976
APPROPRIATIONS $11,740,845 25
EXPENDITURES $11,032,519 67
REVENUES $ 7,862,461 47
LOCAL SHARE $ 3,170,058.20
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Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 307
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
(Submitted by Lajos Mezgar, Director)
(detailed report on file with Clerk of Board)
During 1976 we took a hard look at our activities and services based on facts
Instead of assumptions and wishful thinking.
With help from the Friends of the Library we conducted two statistical sur-
veys to learn about the people who are using our services and to know what kind
if library materials are actually used
We learned that about 3,000 persons come to the library every week and the
majority of the registered 27,685 borrowers is using the library twice a month or
more frequently Most of the people coming to the library did not come to borrow
Books only, but made use of our information services, used reference materials,
read newspapers or magazines, and brought in their children to use the children's
department
From the Library -Use Survey we learned that our total circulation may be
broken down as follows Fiction -36%, Nonfiction -57 5%, and non -print materials
such as phonograph records, audio cassettes and 16mm films account for 6 5%.
1 The most heavily used nonfiction books are Arts 9 62%, Applied Science
9;35%, Social Science 6 59%, History 5 95%, and Literature 3 07%.
Our year end statistics showed an increase of 3 5% in reference use The de-
mand for reference services increased steadily from 6,359 questions in 1970 to
14,048 in 1976, without any increase in our professional staff To cope with the
existing high demand for reference services we transferred one professional posi-
tion from the Children's Department to the Reference Department This step en-
abled us to continue with adequate reference services but resulted in a cut-back in
children's services We hope that the County Board of Representatives will soon
approve a new professional position to restore the children's service to its original
lel el.
The reorganization of the library's interior started with the relocation of the
circulation desk to provide adequate space to handle our over one-half million
circulation and over 12,000 reserves
The County Board of Representatives appropriated $15,535 00 from the Li-
brary Fund Balance to purchase shelving and other library furniture which will
enable us to open up 75% of the balcony space and to arrange our whole collection
inla more rational way for our users
I'd like to express my appreciation to Messrs Watros, Robey and Theisen of
the County Intergovernmental Relations Committee for their support of the h-
brary.
My special thanks to Library Board Chairman Mrs Alice Young for her de-
voted work during 1976.
The volunteer help provided by the Friends of the Tompkins County Public
Library has contributed significantly to our projects and alleviated our workload.
I would also like to express my appreciation to our hbrary staff for their
work and support during 1976.
308 Tompkins County, New York
1976 STATISTICS
CIRCULATION
Total circulation of library materials 517,597
Film circulation 2,379
Art Reproduction circulation 2,567
Audio materials (records, cassettes) circulation 30,619
Interlibrary loan to other libraries 6,784
Interlibrary loan from other libraries 2,036
MATERIALS OWNED
Tompkins County Public Library book holdings 83,577
Finger Lakes Library System (C B A) book holdings 70,796
Grand Total book holdings 154,373
Tompkins County Public Library total material holdings 113,065
Finger Lakes Library System (C B A ) total materials holdings 73,993
Grand Total materials holdings 187,058
Number of Art Reproductions 554
Number of current periodical subscriptions 310
Number of phonorecords and audio cassettes 8,877
SERVICES
Number of reference questions 14,048
Number of reserves filled 12,249
Number of registered borrowers 27,685
PERSONNEL IN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS
Librarians 9 1
Clerical and page staff 27 2
Total 36 3
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 309
ANNUAL REPORT
I TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(detailed report on file with Clerk)
Landowner accomplishments with district assistance from January 1, 1976 to
December 31, 1976 New District cooperators -23, number of different landowners
Worked with -402, total requests to district for technical assistance -639, number
of landowners applying a soil conservation practice -129; land management con-
servation plans prepared -43, number of old plans revised -31, inventories and
evaluations made on resource problems -143, number of units of governments as-
sisted -33, detailed inventories provided to units of government -13; critical area
seeded down with technical assistance -37 acres, animal waste holding areas con-
structed under SCS guidance -4, sod waterway constructed under SCS guidance -
3434 feet, diversion ditch built under SCS guidance -5687 feet, ponds constructed
under SCS guidance -6, open ditch constructed -5090 feet, tree planting -46
acres woodland improvement -50 acres, striperopping established under SCS
guidance -210 acres, tile drains installed under SCS guidance -108,291 feet,
housing subdivision reviewed by SCS staff -7
Highlights of 1976 The wet weather this year, plus the fact one cash crop
farmer in the county purchased a tile trenching machine, resulted in the highest
footage of underground drainage installed in the history of the Tompkins County
Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Work Plan, emphasis was put on re-
vising and developing conservation plans where they serve a useful purpose, in-
stalling animal waste holding areas and striperopping and diversion ditches Spe-
cial accomplishments in 1976 include.
1. The Drive -it -Yourself Conservation Tour was carried on for the second
year, and an exhibit was on display at the Tompkins County Fair Trees were sup-
plied to Groton Elementary School to interest primary children in conservation
2 Through the SCS Big Flats Plant Materials Program, seed was provided to
the Bolton Point Intermunicipal Waterworks Project to seed down a steep power -
line right of way to improve aesthetic and study and effect of these plants in re-
tarding the growth of woody vegetation SCS Section 216 Funds, turned over to
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, were used to stabilize a stream -
bank on Salmon Creek
1 3 The district sponsored a fish stocking program to obtain bass for local pond
owners A private fish hatchery supplied the fish
4. Working in cooperation with the Harvestore Company, 3 slurrystores of
adequate size to store manure over winter were installed on area farms The dis-
trict has studied the feasibility of utilizing minimum tillage and cover cropping
to ',control erosion on Tompkins County farms
` Outlook for 1977 The July 1976 storm resulted in accelerated streambank
erosion on portions of Six Mile Creek in the Town of Caroline and Cascadilla
Creek in the Town of Dryden In December, limited SCS Section 216 Funding for
stabilizing stream banks were approved for use in Tompkins County and it is an-
ticipated the work will be done next spring or summer
Financial Report Receipts—$12,282.04. Disbursements—$12,282 04.
310 Tompkins County, New York
SUMMARY
SCHEDULE OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
LEVIED BY COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS (LEGISLATORS) FOR 1977
ALL TOWNS AND CITY OF ITHACA
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
(Individual Schedules on file in Clerk's Office)
County Taxes and Assessments
General Tax (include court and stenographer tax) $5,295,134 00
(Add) Town and City Account
County Self -Insurance Plan 11,862 29
Chargebacks for
Election Expenses 13,569 74
Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 4,427 54
Excess from Current Year Tax Rate 1,475 69
Total $5,326,469 26
(Deduct) Sales Tax Credit to Reduce County Levy 1,592,000 00
Net County Tax Levy $3,734,469 26
(Add) Returned School Taxes 382,164 64
Interest and Penalties on Returned School Taxes 26,294 91
TOTAL—TO COUNTY TREASURER $4,142,928 81
Town Taxes General (town wide) $ 251,300 47
General (town outside village) 10,981 00
Highway, Item 1 533,368 00
Highway, Item 1A 62,334 00
Highway, Item 2 21,973 65
Highway, Item 3 355,230 64
Highway, Item 4 291,976 00
Total $1,527,163 76
Net Town Tax Levy $1,527,163 76
Special District Taxes
Fire 185,024 05
Fire Protection 289,881 12
Lighting 13,142 71
Sewer 269,733.25
Water 422,662 91
Dryden—Ringwood Crt. Rd 2,414 88
Total $1,182,858 92
TOTAL—TOWN AND SPECIAL DISTRICT TAXES
AND/OR CHARGES $2,710,022 68
Delinquent Assessments, Water and Other Charges 10,017 66
TOTAL—TO SUPERVISOR $2,720,040.34
TOTAL—ALL TAXES $6,862,969 15
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 311
REPORT OF CLERK TO COMPTROLLER
To the Comptroller of the State of New York and the Commissioner of Trans-
portation
The following is a Statement, Pursuant to Section 278 of the Highway Law
of the several towns in the County of Tompkins, and assessed valuations, and
amount of tax levied, for the repair and improvement of highways, by the County
Town of Caroline
$ 10,953,122 00
$ 49,290 00
0 00
Town of Danby
10,007,088 00
41,946 00 18,360.00
Town of Dryden
45,310,406 00
133,852 00 36,000 00
Town of Enfield
8,529,205 00
44,415 00 0.00
Town of Groton 10,811,027 00
24,842 25 7,974 00
Town of Ithaca 55,479,425 00
17,526 75 0.00
Town of Lansing 56,521,118 00
68,827 00 0 00
Town of Newfield 15,251,214 00
118,960 00 0 00
Town of Ulysses 14,097,007 00
33,709 00 0 00
1 TOTAL $226,959,612 00 $533,368 00 $62,334 00
I certify that the preceding statement is correct
PHYLLIS B HOWELL, Clerk
State of New York 1
County of Tompkins
Hugh S MacNeil being duly sworn, says that he is the Chairman or officer, desig-
nated by county law or charter, of the County Legislature of Tompkins County,
that he has read the preceding statement and knows the same to be true.
ss
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REPRESENTATIVES' ACCOUNTS
Table showing the amount of compensation audited and allowed by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins
County to the members thereof, with the items and nature of such compensation and the amount allowed for the dis-
tance traveled by members in attending the meetings of the board during the year 1976, including salary
Previous
Board Years Mileage
Meetings Encumbered &
Towns and City Representatives Attended Expenses Expenses Salary
Carohne/Danby Erie J Miller, Jr 26 $ 00 $ 00 $3,499 92
Dryden Robert I Watros 27 00 130 45 3,499 92
Dryden James E Kidney 23 00 182 84 3,499 92
Enfield/Newfield Harry A Kerr 14 00 132 60 2,624 94
James W Ray (replaced Kerr 10/1/76) 7 00 00 874 98
Groton Claude W Holden 22 492 71 63 50 3,499 92
Ithaca Henry Theisen 26 .00 00 3,499 92
Ithaca Beverly E Livesay 25 345 70 00 3,499 92
Ithaca Hugh S MacNeil, Chairman 28 00 405 10 6,999 96
Lansing Harris B Dates 24 40 31 561 29 3,499 92
Ulysses Herbert W Haight 23 69 39 198 38 3,499 92
City of Ithaca:
1st District John C Clynes 26 00 91 42 3,499 92
2nd District Donald J Culligan 27 11 31 284 37 3,499 92
3rd District Louis R Webster 24 00 00 3,499 92
4th District LeGrace G Benson 22 00 40 32 3,499 92
5th District Bryant Robey 27 00 00 3,499 92
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Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 313
To the Honorable Board of Representatives
Tompkins County
Ithaca, New York 14850
Gentlemen•
'expenditures, and balances in the various budgeted items, and the estimated and
actual income received
I am submitting herewith a report for the year 1976 showing appropriations,
John J. Murphy
County Administrator
314 Tompkins County, New York
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION
Appropriations
1010 -BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 Personal Services 56,000 00
300 Supplies 8,450 00
400 Other Expense 5,223 36
ACCOUNTS
Expenditures Balance
55,998 84 1 16
8,450 00
5,179 84 43 52
69,673 36
69,628 68
44 68
1040 -CLERK OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 Personal Services 29,367 00
300 Supplies 1,194 49
400 Other Expense 1,732 15
29,367 00
1,194 49
1,732 15
32,293 64
32,293 64
1111 -COUNTY COURT -COUNTY CLERK
120 Personal Services 31,064 00
420 Other Expense 500 00
31,063 86
453 24
14
46 76
31,564 00
31,517 10
46 90
1112 -COUNTY COURT -JUDGE JOHNSON
100 Personal Services 47,013 00
200 Equipment 390 49
300 Supplies 2,640 99
400 Other Expense 3,333 83
43,294 90
390 49
2,640 99
3,333 83
3,718 10
53,378 31
49,660 21 3,718 10
1113 -COUNTY COURT -JUDGE DEAN
100 Personal Services 47,438 00
310 Supplies 708 38
410 Other Expense 4,891 62
47,243 21
708 38
4,814 21
194 79
77 41
53,038 00
52,765 80
272 20
1135 -SUPREME COURT -COUNTY CLERK
110 Fees 21,852 67
300 Supplies 100 00
400 Other Expense 1,447 33
21,852 67
95 21
663 76
4 79
783 57
23,400 00
22,611 64
788 36
1136 -SUPREME COURT -JUDGE BRYANT
220 Equipment
320 Supplies
420 Other Expense
430 Payments to State
1,924 66
750 00
500 00
141,898 00
1,924 26
363 01
492 86
141,898 00
40
386 99
7 14
145,072 66
144,678 13
394 53
1140 -FAMILY COURT
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
54,581 00
287 50
1,824 20
6,779 83
54,367 25
287 50
1,824 20
6,775 83
213 75
4 00
63,472 53
63,254 78 217 75
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 315
1145 -SURROGATE COURT
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
' 300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
Appropriations
17,775 00
672 37
1,310 06
489 57
Expenditures Balance
17,774 72 28
672 37
1,310 06
351 60 137 97
20,247 00
20,108 75
138 25
1155 -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
14,890 00
100 00
400 00
800 00
14,889 26
351 53
718 43
74
100 00
48 47
81 57
16,190 00
15,959 22
230 78
`1160 -COURT LIBRARY
300 Supplies
4,058 78
4,058 78
4,058.78
4,058 78
1165 -DISTRICT ATTORNEY
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
80,516 00
690 75
3,342 18
21,238 53
77,109 87
594 40
3,342 18
21,238 53
3,40613
96 35
105,787 46
102,284 98 3,502 48
170 -LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS
110 Administrator Contract 4,000 00
120 Attorneys Fees 41,267 66
300 Supplies 100 00
400 Other Expense 3,125 24
4,000 00
41,219 66
100 00
3,125 24
48 00
48,492 90
48,444 90
48 00
1180 -JUSTICES & CONSTABLES
110 Fees 465 00
465 00
465 00
465 00
1185 -MEDICAL EXAMINER & CORONER
100 Personal Services 10,942 00
300 Supplies 200 00
400 Other Expense 1,737 00
10,942 00
162 38
1,737 00
37 62
12,879 00
12,841 38
37 62
1190 -GRAND JURY
110 Fees & Expense 9,200 00
8,561 00 639 00
9,200 00
8,561 00 639 00
316 Tompkins County, New York
1230 -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
76,865 00
1,000 00
2,000 00
9,500 00
76,855 81 9 19
1,000 00
1,963 75 36 25
5,172 11 4,327 89
89,365 00
84,991 67 4,373 33
1310 -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
78,401 00
8,565 68
18,434 32
70,535 57 7,865 43
4,362 35 4,203 33
11,482 31 6,952 01
105,401.00 86,380 23 19,020 77
1355 -ASSESSMENT -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 47,579 00 47,578 52 48
200 Equipment 130 00 130 00
300 Supplies 2,000 00 1,880 88 119 12
400 Other Expense 9,370 00 3,568 34 5,801 66
59,079 00
53,157 '74 5,921 26
1356 -TAX MAP DIVISION
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
26,294 00
1,500 00
1,900 00
26,281 06 12 94
634 52 865 48
693 69 1,206 31
29,694 00
27,609 27 2,084 73
1357 -FIELD DIVISION
100 Personal Services 61,603 00 61,600 52 2.48
300 Supplies 100 00 35 60 64 40
400 Other Expense 9,000 00 2,305 64 6,694 36
70,703 00
63,941 76 6,76124
1358 -ACCOUNTING DIVISION
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
22,998 00
10,900 00
17,500 00
22,987 14 10 86
3,350 38 7,549 62
14,925 72 2,574 28
51,398 00
41,263 24 10,134 76
1362 -TAX ADVERTISING
400 Expense
5,500 00 4,314 27 1,185 73
5,500 00
4,314 27 1,185 '73
1364 -EXPENSES ON PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES
400 -Expense 1,500 00 239 42 1,260 58
1,500 00 239 42
1,260 58
1410 -COUNTY CLERK
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
72,917 00
700 00
2,508 77
22,253 04
68,096 24
700 00
2,508 77
22,063 44
4,820.76
189 60
98,378 81 93,368 45 5,010.36
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 317
Appropriations
1411 -DIVISION OF MOOR VEHICLES
100 Personal Services 62,934 00
200 Equipment 200 00
300 Supplies 440 44
400 Other Expense 2,597 75
Expenditures Balance
62,917 10
200.00
440.44
2,597 75
16.90
66,172 19
66,155 29
16 90
1420 -COUNTY ATTORNEY -LAW
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
36,992 00
633 71
249 99
36,992 00
633 71
249 99
37,875 70
37,875.70
1430 -PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 62,090 00
200 Equipment 2,909 66
300 Supplies 3,339 89
400 Other Expense 17,403 74
410 P E R B 1,000 00
59,283 58
2,909 66
3,339 89
17,403 74
897.35
2,806.42
102 65
86,743 29
83,834 22 2,909 07
1450 -BOARD OF ELECTIONS
100 Personal Services
i 200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
39,392 00
220 00
480 00
6,500 00
39,277.70 114 30
220 00
206 51 273.49
2,213 02 4,286 98
46,592 00
41,917 23 4,674 77
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
8,302 20
14,097.80
8,302 20
12,258.07
1,839.73
22,400 00
20,560 27
1,839 73
1490 -PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services
27,493 00
27,493 00
27,493 00
27,493 00
1620 -BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
100 Personal Services
55,381.00
54,976 27
404 73
300 Supplies
2,526 47
2,526 47
410 Lights
23,201 42
23,201 42
420 Heat
19,566 04
19,566 04
430 Telephone
55,419 96
47,987 75
7,432.21
440 Water
1,423 41
1,423 41
460 Painting
667.51
667 51
470 Ct House & Jail Repairs
9,905 14
9,905.14
480 Repairs -County Grounds
232 83
232 83
168,323 78
160,486 84
7,836 94
1640 -CENTRAL GARAGE
300 Supplies
17,000 00
7,161 56
9,838 44
17,000 00
7,161 56
9,838.44
318 Tompkins County, New York
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
1670 -CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
100 Personal Services 7,914 50
300 Supplies 17,809 50
320 Print Room Supplies 19,000 00
400 Mail Room Other Expense 850 00
410 Print Room Other Expense 1,300 00
7,914 50
11,088 63 6,720 87
17,047 22 1,952 78
732 84 117 16
1,223 37 76 63
46,874 00
38,006 56 8,867 44
SPECIAL ITEMS
1910 400 Unallocated Insurance
1920 400 Municipal Assoc Dues
1930 400 Judgements & Claims
1950 400 Taxes & Assess on
County Property
1960 400 Unpaid School Taxes
1980 400 Prov for Uncoll Taxes
1990 400 Contingent Fund
25,000 00
2,000 00
10,000 00
2,000 00
316,657 37
73,000 00
17 63
8,143 00
2,000 00
792 10
3 03
316,657 37
73,000 00
16,857 00
9,207 90
1,996 97
17 63
428,675 00 400,595 50 28,079 50
EDUCATION
2490 400 Community College
Tuition 100,000 00 49,413 87 50,586 13
2495 400 TC 3 Joint Tuition 471,473 00 471,473 00
2960 400 Handicapped Children 40,947 63 40,947 63
2981 400 County Ext Service 208,396 00 208,396 00
820,816 63 770,230 50 50,586 13
3110 -SHERIFF
100 Personal Services 393,950 00 393,893 23 56 77
200 Equipment 813 87 813 87
300 Supplies 52,211 97 52,211 79 18
400 Other Expense 22,491 33 22,491 33
410 Radio Service 4,764 07 4,764 07
474,231 24
474,174 29 56 95
3140 -PROBATION
100 Personal Services 185,619 00 179,575.96 6,043 04
200 Equipment 1,200 00 1,162 91 37 09
300 Supplies 4,599 59 4,599 59
400 Other Expense 17,151 10 17,145 76 5 34
208,569 69
202,484 22 6,085.47
3150 -JAIL
100 Personal Services 67,437 00 67,435 39 1 61
300 Supplies 28,000 00 27,744 21 255.79
400 Other Expense 8,479 73 8,479 '73
410 Elevator Contract 1,735 00 1,734 60 40
105,651 73
105,393 93 257.80
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 319
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
3410 -FIRE & DISASTER COORDINATOR
100 Personal Services 56,681 00
200 Equipment 23,262 00
210 Vol Radio Equipment 200 00
300 Supplies 5,378 64
400 Other Expense 17,273 89
56,596 88 84 12
23,254 17 7 83
200 00
5,378 64
17,273 89
102,795 53
102,503 58 291 95
3510 400 -CONTROL OF ANIMALS
27,053 00 27,053 00
27,053 00 27,053 00
3630 -COUNTY SEALER
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
9,754 00
1,056 00
225 00
1,125 00
9,754 00
934 44
10 36
953 26
121 56
214 64
171 74
12,160 00
11,652 06 507 94
4010 -PUBLIC HEALTH
100 Personal Services
110 Fees
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
'840 Compensation
1860 Health Insurance
398,232 00
54,246 87
1,500 00
36,993 13
45,850 00
47,593 00
24,200 00
2,500 00
10,700 00
377,478 34
53,020 25
1,469 75
36,596 34
42,395 43
45,542 64
21,027 36
2,076 23
10,570 85
20,753 66
1,226 62
30 25
396 79
3,454 57
2,050 36
3,172 64
423 77
129 15
621,815 00 590,177 19 31,637.31
4011-M A CONTRACT SERVICES
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
2,500 00
100 00
3,787 27
1,433 00
147 00
12 00
100 00
2,033 62
1,433 00
142 66
66 06
466 38
100 00
3,787 27
4 34
12 00
33 94
I
8,079.27
3,675 34 4,403 93
1012 4 Home Care Medicaid-
Medicare
4042 4 Rabies Control Dogs
4046 4 Handicapped Children
4048 4 Adult Polio
4070 4 TB Care & Treatment
110,229 73
4,000 00
49,800 00
700 00
3,000 00
104,729 81
2,166 20
49,161 79
616 95
2,076 26
5,499 92
1,833 80
638 21
83 05
923 74
S
167,729 73
158,751.01 8,978.72
320 Tompkins County, New York
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
6010 -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
500 Volunteer Services
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
968,563 00
1,730 00
58,500 00
163,036 25
1,450 00
124,867 00
65,000 00
8,704 00
38,658 00
942,162 50
1,531 56
58,277 69
163,034 73
1,402 03
124,866 53
64,875 99
7,734 97
38,657 04
26,400 50
198 44
222 31
1 53
47 97
47
124 01
969 03
.96
1,430,508.25 1,402,543 03 27,965 22
6030 -PUBLIC HOME
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
152,788 00
1,000 00
53,178 00
14,600 00
141,257 61 11,530 39
723 20 276 80
53,135 80 42 20
14,468 75 131 25
221,566.00 209,585 36 11,980 64
6070 -PURCHASE OF SERVICES
400 Expense
269,644 00 235,462 74 34,181 26
269,644.00 I 235,462 74 34,181 26
6090 -FARM
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
30,405 00
3,822 00
24,000 00
5,000 00
24,118 60
3,822 00
23,898 61
4,655 39
6,286 40
101 39
344.61
63,227 00
56,494 60 6,732.40
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
6101 Medical Assistance 4,628,360 00
6103 Aid to Aged, Etc 122,040 00
6109 Aid to Dependent Children 3,200,000 00
6119 Child Care 301,500 00
6123 Juvenile Delinquent Care 244,500 00
6129 State Training Schools 115,000 00
6140 Home Relief 1,135,000 00
6142 Emergency Aid to Adults 4,090.91
6148 Burials 15,909 09
4,487,197 53
122,040 00
2,932,753 64
209,636.73
242,948 18
74,027 30
1,103,571 34
4,090 91
15,378 00
141,162.47
267,246 36
91,863 27
1,551 82
40,972 70
31,428 66
531.09
9,766,400 00 9,191,643 63 574,756 37
Total Social Services
4080 -COMPREHENSIVE
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
11,751,345 25 11,095,729 36 655,615 89
HEALTH PLANNING
5,696 00 3,121 42 2,574 58
1,113 30 815 07 298 23
15,854 70 15,854 70
22,664.00
19,791 19 2,872 81
4220 4 -NARCOTIC ADDICTION CONTROL
345,592 00 66,379 96 279,212 04
345,592 00 66,379 96 279,212 04
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 321
4250 -ALCOHOLIC ADDICTION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
810 Cont Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Cont Health Insurance
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
17,483 00
1,040 00
349 00
2,388 00
2,200 00
1,020 00
100,00
400 00
10,593 67
128 09
2,136 89
637 08
6,889 33
1,040 00
220 91
251 11
2,200 00
382 92
100 00
400 00
24,980 00
13,495 73 11,484 27
4310 -MENTAL HEALTH
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Other Expense
400 Other Expense
410 Cert Med Indigents
420 Psychiatric Exams
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
297,807 00
1,100 00
5,000 00
70,000 00
200 00
2,500 00
27,564 64
14,800 00
1,547 86
7,204 50
274,009 58
826 10
4,845 75
69,674 07
70 00
1,105 00
27,425 68
14,390 84
1,547 86
7,204 50
23,797 42
273 90
154 25
325 93
130 00
1,395 00
138 96
409 16
427,724 00 401,099 38 26,624 62
4322 -CONTRACTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
1410 Special Children's Center 104,157 00
420 Mental Health Assoc 17,456 00
430 Family & Children's Service 26,577 00
' 440 Alcoholic Council 32,290 00
450 Challenge Industries 341,779 00
460 Youth Day Camp 7,996 00
470 Suicide Prevention 15,152 00
99,326 29
17,455 18
13,000 75
31,860 32
285,799 53
7,057 27
15,151 56
4,830 '71
82
13,576 25
429 68
55,979 47
938 73
44
545,407 00 469,650 90 75,756 10
4390 4 -PSYCHIATRIC EXPENSE
25,000,00
24,999 30
.70
25,000 00
24,999 30
70
6250-CETA
100 Personal Services 87,012 98
420 Title I 336,508 00
430 Title VI 8,500 00
460 Title II -Municipal Payments 122,654.00
87,012 98
336,213 13
8,494 44
122,654 00
294 87
5 56
554,674 98 554,374 55
300 43
CETA-TITLE VI
6256 100 CETA Title VI Salaries
400 Payments to Municipal
410 Fringe Benefits
6257 400 Spedy
128,542 62
222,701 40
401 00
116,822 00
128,542 62
222,701 40
401 00
116,822 00
468,467 02 468,467 02
6326 4-EOC RENT
6,370 00
5,839 32 530 68
6,370 00 5,839 32 530 68
322 Tompkins County, New York
Appi opi cations Expenditux es Balance
6380 -FED AID EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT
100 Peisonal Seivices 21,192 77 21,192 77
400 Othei Expense 2,249 28 2,249 28
23,442 05 23,442 05
6410 -PUBLICITY
400 Fingei Lakes Association
410 Chamber of Commeice
6,000 00 6,000 00
6,000 00 6,000 00
12,000 00 12,000 00
6510 -VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY
100 Peisonal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Othei Expense
410 Veteians Burials
17,838 00
250 00
800 00
2,000 00
5,000 00
2,182 88
5 38
295 49
15,655 12
250 00
794 62
1,704 51
5,000 00
25,888 00 2,483 75 23,404 25
7130 4 -FEDERAL RECREATION PROGRAM
7130 4 Fed Recreation Program 2,098 00 2,091 20 6 80
7320 430 Big Brother/Sister 15,100 00 14,668 17 431 83
7320 440 JYP Interim Families 3,102 00 2,881 04 220 96
7320 460 Narcotics Mainline 10,870 00 10,200 14 669 86
7320 470 4-H Clubs 7,142 00 4,731 27 2,410 73
7320 480 4-H Outdoor Recreation 4,225 00 4,224 65 35
42,537 00
38,796 47 3,740 53
7410 -LIBRARIES
400 Finger Lakes Library Assoc
410 Libraries in Towns
5,570 00 5,570 00
3,000 00 3,000 00
8,570 00 8,570 00
7510 4 -HISTORICAL SERV OTHER EXP
35,000 00 35,000 00
35,000 00 35,000 00
7550 -CELEBRATIONS
410 Veteran's Day
411 VA Monument
420 Bicentennial
1,200 00
3,000 00
5,000 00
400 00
1,953 00
5,000 00
800 00
1,047 00
9,200 00
7,353 00 1,847 00
7610 -OFFICE OF AGING
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
26,537 00
644 00
4,130 00
31,070 00
62,381 00
7612 400 -RETIRED SR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
605 00
26,535 50
207 35
3,604 94
20,838 10
1 50
436 65
525 06
10,231 90
51,185 89 11,195 11
605 00
605 00 605 00
7615 400 -NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY
10,000 00
7,708 96 2,291.04
10,000 00
7,708 96 2,291 04
7620 4 -ADULT RECREATION
10,000 00 10,000 00
10,000 00 10,000 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 323
8020 -PLANNING DEPARTMENT
100 Personal Services
300 Su_ hes
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
98,512 40 98,511 87
4,800 63 4
13
400 Other Expense
5,257
25
5,257
25
401 Forestry
1,225
00
653
61
571
39
109,794
88
109,223
36
571
52
8025 4 -JOINT PLANNING BOARD
2,200
00
1,900
00
300
00
2,200
00
1,900
00
300
00
8040 -HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
100 Personal Services
4,215
00
4,214
96
04
200 Equipment
200
00
33
14
166
86
300 Supphes
248
68
248
68
400 Other Expense
2,576
32
1,882
85
693
47
7,240
00
6,379
63
860
37
8160 -SANITARY LANDFILL
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
,400 Other Expense
32,065 00
80,000 00
10,636 31
149,128 44
30,686 96
79,992 00
10,636 31
149,128 44
1,378 04
8 00
271,829 75
270,443 71 1,386 04
8710 -NATURAL RESOURCES
410 Reforestation
420 Forest Fires
430 Boy Scouts of America
8720 4 -FISH & GAME CONTROL
850 00 850 00
850 00 850 00
8730 4 -SOIL CONSERVATION
1 5,000 00 5,000.00
1
5,000 00 5,000 00
8750 4 -AG & LIVESTOCK CONTROL & OTHER
1 1,515 00 1,463 29 51 71
1,515 00 1,463 29 51 71
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
9010 State Retirement 252,600 00 244,183 59 8,416 41
9030 Social Security 127,000 00 103,213 42 23,786 58
9040 Compensation 23,800 00 17,462 10 6,337 90
9060 Health Insurance 68,200 00 67,673 63 526 37
471,600 00 432,532 74 39,067 26
I
INTERFUND REVENUE TRANSFERS
9512 00 Public Library 410,665 00 410,665 00
9514 Airport Enterprise 38,248 00 38,248 00
9522 County Road 1,223,816 00 1,223,816 00
1,672,729 00 1,672,729 00
Sub Total A Fund
Total Social Services
Grand Total A Fund
9,900,542 91 9,185,740 53 714,802 38
11,751,345 25 11,095,729 36 655,615 89
21,651,888 16 20,281,469 89 1,370,418 27
324 Tompkins County, New York
3310 -TRAFFIC
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
COUNTY ROAD FUND
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
18,954 00
22,215 00
11,785 00
18,019 76 934 24
22,213 25 1 75
8,834 56 2,950 44
52,954 00
49,067 57 3,886 43
5010 -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
33,525 00
1,600 00
800 00
32,738 47
1,393 61
562 30
786 53
206 39
237 70
35,925 00
34,694 38 1,230 62
5110 -ROADS & BRIDGES
100 Personal Services 429,437 00 411,702 32 17,734 68
300 Supplies 537,210 00 537,206 62 3 38
400 Other Expense 368,783 00 368,780 32 2 68
410 Contracts County Bridges 194,460 00 194,460 00
810 Retirement 71,102 00 71,101 11 89
830 Social Security 32,000 00 29,261 53 2,738 47
840 Compensation 25,296 65 24,151 10 1,145 55
860 Health Insurrnce 20,353 35 20,353 35
1,678,642 00 1,657,016 35 21,625 65
5142 -SNOW REMOVAL COUNTY
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
37,000 00
64,715 00
193,716 42
32,957 59
64,713 09
193,716 42
4,042 41
1 91
295,431 42
291,387 10 4,044 32
5144 -SNOW REMOVAL STATE
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
15,000 00
29,965 00
48,038 58
7,892 70
29,962 63
34,693 53
7,107 30
2 37
13,345 05
93,003 58 72,548 86 20,454 72
Total County Road Fund 2,155,956 00 2,104,714 26 51,241.74
5130 -ROAD MACHINERY
100 Personal Services 86,909 00 79,591 80 7,317 20
200 Equipment 174,000 00 173,689 60 310 40
300 Supplies 116,423 41 109,346 31 7,077.10
400 Other Expense 72,505 00 72,504 04 96
810 Retirement 9,783 00 9,767 04 15.96
830 Social Security 5,200 00 4,747 82 452 18
840 Compensation 2,27159 2,27159
860 Health Insurance 3,470 00 3,365 30 104 70
Road Machinery Total 470,562 00 455,283 50 15,278 50
Grand Total Co Road & Machinery 2,626,518 00 2,559,997 76 66,520 24
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 325
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
2980 010 Day Care & Child Dev.
2981 Coop Ext Assoc. of
Tompkins Co
4322 450 Challenge Industries
4322 451 Groton Village Housing
Authority
9550 944 Old Courthouse
Renovations
9730 600 TC3 Bond Antic. Notes
Appropriations
4,500 00
9,000.00
1,634 00
6,350 00
62,792 00
148,616 00
Expenditures Balance
4,500 00
9,000.00
1,634.00
6,350 00
62,792.00
148,616.00
232,892 00 232,892 00
326 Tompkins County, New York
5610 -AIRPORT
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Appropriations Expenditures Balance
61,797 00
800 00
19,707 75
58,778 25
4,791 26
3,561 00
1,061 46
1,600 28
59,146 34
694 50
18,992 92
58,778 25
4,791 26
3,560 41
1,061 46
1,599 97
2,650 66
105 50
714 83
59
31
152,097 00
148,625 11 3,471 89
9550 -TRANSFER TO AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND
10,225 60 10,225 60
10,225 60
10,225 60
Total Airport
162,322 60
158,850 71 3,471 89
4510 -HOSPITAL
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
5,066,900 00
130,000 00
1,721,600 00
2,522,350 00
5,066,867 06 32 94
96,453 91 33,546.09
1,454,874 73 266,725 27
2,483,345 64 39,004.36
9,440,850.00 9,101,541 34 339,308.66
Total Hospital
9,440,850 00 9,101,541 34 339,308 66
Total Enterprise Fund
9,836,064 60 9,493,284 05 342,780 55
7410 -LIBRARY
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
341,811 00
16,176 48
52,924 94
61,407 83
42,414 41
21,096 00
1,221 39
8,237 29
324,555 02
16,176 48
52,900 98
61,407.83
42,414 41
19,837 48
1,221 39
8,237 29
17,255.98
23 96
1,258.52
545,829 34 526,750 88 18,538 46
Total Library
545,289 34 526,750 88 18,538 46
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 327
GENERAL FUND REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Unearned
Budget Receipts Balance
REAL PROPERTY ITEMS
1001 Real Property Taxes 3,565,955 54 3,565,955 54
1051 Gain fr. Sale of Tax Acq Prop 509 43 509 43cr
1060 Relevy of Returned Sch Txs 316,657 37 315,512 71 1,144 66
1081 Other Pay in Lieu of Txs 19,058 73 19,058 73cr
1090 Int & Penal on Rl Prop Txs 65,000 00 81,077 57 16,077 57cr
1110 Sales & Use Tax 3,300,000 00 3,578,545 43 278,545 43cr
1115 Non Prop Rx Reduce
Tax Levy 1,378,382 46 1,378,382 46
8,625,995 37 8,939,041 87 313,046 50cr
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
1215 Surrogate Fees
1230 Treasurer's Fees
1235 Redemption Expense
1250 Assessor's Fees & Tax Maps
1255 Clerk's Fees
17,500 00
18,500 00
1,000 00
1,500 00
136,000 00
20,955 25
29,564 96
5,389 25
2,216 87
147,189 03
3,455 25cr
11,064 96cr
4,389 25cr
716 87cr
11,189 03cr
174,500 00 205,315 36 30,815 36cr
PUBLIC SAFETY
1510 Sheriff Fees
1525 Prisoner Charges
24,600 00 26,149 34
5,000 00 3,923 00
1,549 34cr
1,077 00
29,600 00
30,072 34 472 34cr
HEALTH
1601 Pubhc Health Fees
1605 Chgs Care Handl Children
1610 Home Nursing Care
1620 Mental Health Fees
32,200 00
4,000 00
134,300 00
39,000 00
40,009 78
10,984 31
128,876 07
55,629 93
7,809 78cr
6,984 31cr
5,423 93
16,629 93cr
420 Mental Health Assoc
430 Family & Children's Sery
8,728 00
13,289 00
8,110 79
6,422.87
617 21
6,866 13
440 Alcoholism Council
16,145 00
15,589 85
555 15
450 Challenge ARC Workshop
101,420 00
79,901 95
21,518 05
460 Ithaca Youth Bureau
Day Camp
3,998 00
3,528 64
469 36
470 Suicide Prevention
7,576 00
7,250 57
325 43
412,735 00
395,098 24
17,636 76
1687 Donations -Swine Flu
174 48
174 48cr
174 48
174 48cr
1688 Donations -Rabies
1,615 00
1,615 OOcr
1,615 00
1,615 00cr
1689 Health Dept Other
714 85
714 85cr
714 85
714 85cr
328 Tompkins County, New York
Budget
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE & DEVELOPMENT
1801 Repay Medical Assistance 54,000 00
1803 Repay Aid to Aged, Etc
1809 Repay tiid to
Dependent Children 28,000 00
1811 Child Support Incentive Earn
1813 Husband Locating Fee
1819 Repay Child Care Foster Care 10,000 00
1823 Repay Juvenile Delinq Care 1,600 00
1830 Repay Adult Care Pub Inst 80,000 00
1840 Repay Home Relief 21,000 00
1842 Repay/Emergency
Aid Adults
1848 Repay Burials 500 00
1870 Repay Pur Sery Day Care
1890 Sale of Farm Products 14,000 00
Unearned
Receipts Balance
114,796 97 60,796 97cr
7,185 26 7,185 26cr
46,169 43 18,169 43c1
7,575 26 7,575 26cr
20 00 20 OOcr
16,585 24 6,585 24cr
7,447 20 5,847 20cr
83,774 29 3,774 29cr
21,669 06 669 06cr
287 99 287 99cr
426 47 73 53
1,881 12 1,881 12cr
21,380 99 7,380 99cr
209,100 00 329,199 28 120,099 28cr
CULTURE & RECREATION
2070 010 Private Agencies -4-H 5,684 00 2,796 56 2,887 44
2070 015 4-H Outdoor Recreation 2,112 33 2,112 33ci
2070 020 Cont Fr Pri Agencies -
Mainline 5,435 00 5,386 40 48 60
2070 030 Big Brother/Big Sister 7,550 00 4,874 89 2,675 11
2070 040 Interim Families 3,102 00 2,202 16 899 84
2215 Election Exp Other Govt. 9,000 00 10,782 26 1,782 26cr
2226 Sale of Supplies 40,000 00 37,399 38 2,600 62
70,771 00 65,553 98 5,217 02
PUBLIC SAFETY
2260 Police Sery Other Govt 14,869 14 14,869 14cr
14,869 14 14,869 14cr
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
2401 Interest & Earnings
2450 Commissions
250,000 00
289,392 48
118 41
39,392 48cr
118 41cr
250,000 00 289,510 89 39,510 89cr
LICENSES & PERMITS
2545 Licenses
1,200.00 1,499 00 299 00cr
1,200 00
1,499 00 299 00cr
FINES & FORFEITED BAIL
2610 Fines & Forfeited Bail
2,200 00 1,233 95 966 05
2,200 00
1,233 95 966 05
SALE OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
2652 Sale of Forest Products 512 40
2655 Minor Sales Other 17,000 00 8,680 59
2680 Insurance Recoveries 3,588 07
512 40cr
8,319 41
3,588 07cr
17,000 00 12,781 06 4,218 94
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 329
i
MISCELLANEOUS
2701 Refund Prior Yrs Expense
2702 Fire Dispatcher
2705 Gifts & Donations
2715 Proceeds Seized Unclaimed
Property
2770 010 Misc Reimbursements
020 Sal Reimb Janitor Library
030 Reimb Prob Telephone
040 Counsel Fees
050 Narcotic Addict. Control
in Kind
Budget
21,200 00
6,000 00
Unearned
Receipts Balance
10,331 92 10,331 92cr
22,200 03 1,000 03cr
502 94 502 94cr
139 21 139 21cr
8,592 58 8,592 58cr
7,991 60 1,991 60cr
5,392 70 5,392 70cr
376 01 376 Olcr
82,957 00 82,957 00
110,157 00 55,526 99 64,630 01
STATE AID
3001 Per Capita Rev Share 306,000 00 327,777 00 21,777 00cr
3015 Tax Abatement 2nd Year 1 43 1 43cr
3020 Judicial Salaries 35,650 00 34,429 00 1,221 00
3089 010 Planning Grant 26,062 00 26,062 00
020 Environmental Mangmt 6,09100 9,60317 3,512 17cr
090 State Aid Forestry 2,000 00 653 76 1,346 24
110 St Police Data Speed 2,762 99 2,762 99cr
3277 Educ Handicapped Children 12,500 00 18,044 12 5,544,12cr
3310 Probation Services 92,906 00 87,312 05 5,593 95
3311 Intensive Supervision Unit 604 00 604 00cr
3315 Navigation Law Enforcement 1,000 00 2,338 94 1,338 94cr
3317 Snowmobile Law Enforcement 3211 32 11cr
3401 Public Health Work 231,000 00 188,558 71 42,441.29
3402 MA Program Administration 2,873 00 3,332 17 459 17cr
13442 Rabies 2,000 00 995 46 1,004 54
13446 Care of Handicapped Children 21,000 00 19,304 53 1,695 47
3448 Adult Polio 250 00 293 48 43 48cr
3482 St Aid TB Care & Treatment 1,500 00 1,500 00
3486 Narcotic Addiction Control 255,482 00 180,929 74 74,552 26
3487 Narcotics -Mainline 5,435 00 5,123 03 311 97
3490 Mental Health 564,245 00 454,357 25 109,887 75
3491 Alcoholic Addiction Control 23,950 00 24,360 57 410 57cr
3601 Medical Assistance 1,200,000 00 1,247,307 39 47,307 39cr
3609 Aid to Dependent Children 800,000.00 689,402 76 110,597 24
3610 Social Services Admin 290,000 00 304,371 50 14,371 50cr
3611 Food Stamps 35,000 00 58,198.00 23,198 00cr
3613 Home Relief 567,000 00 551,706 64 15,293 36
3619 Child Foster Care 129,000 00 95,446 47 33,553 53
3623 Juvenile Delinquents 82,000 00 110,039 50 28,039 50cr
3630 Adult Care Inst 13,000 00 92,143 18 79,143 18cr
3642 Emergency Aid Adults 1,888 68 1,888 68cr
3648 Burials 2,500 00 7,135.25 4,635 25cr
3670 Services for Recipients 90,000 00 85,057 30 4,942 70
3710 Veterans Service Agency 4,500 00 2,520 12 1,979 88
3801 Recreation for Elderly 4,144 00 3,538 00 606 00
3803 Programs for Aging 63,308 00 32,285 44 31,022.56
3820 010 Youth Programs -Sheriff 5,220 00 6,850.78 1,630 78cr
020 Youth Programs -4-H 5,683 00 3,450 75 2,232 25
025 4-H Summer Camp 2,263 39 2,263 39cr
030 Youth Pro .Big Brother/
Big Sister 7,550 00 8,696 57 1,146 57cr
4,888,849 40 4,689,177 23 250,644 47
330 Tompkins County, New York
FEDERAL AID
4089 030 Police Comm System
4089 040 Airport Master Plan
4089 050 Office of Aging
4089 060 Airport Fencing
Budget
1,273 00
Unearned
Receipts Balance
1,273 00
2,297 00 2,297 00cr
850 00 850 00cr
4,563 94 4,563 94cr
1,273 00 7,710 94 6,437 94cr
4601 Medical Assistance 2,122,000 00 2,054,764 16 67,235 84
4609 Aid to Dependent Children 1,536,000 00 1,351,476 86 184,523 14
4610 Social Services Admin. 607,000 00 768,113 53 161,113 53cr
4611 Food Stamps 40,000 00 67,382 00 27,382 00cr
4670 Services for Recipients 48,000 00 56,413 24 8,413 24cr
4730 CETA 627,560 00 10 75cr 627,570 75
4730 420 CETA Title I 380,161 57 380,161 57cr
430 CETA Title VI 435,016 97 435,016 97cr
4731 CETA Title II 278,760 00 133,169 03 145,590 97
4737 CETA Spedy 116,822 00 116,822 00
4741 2,098 00 2,084 00 14 00
4780 EEA Labor Manpower 22,183 05 30,718 00 8,534 95cr
4781 CETA Spedy Title III 116,822 00 116,822 00cr
5,400,423 05 5,396,110 61 4,312 44
Grand Total A Fund Revenues 20,193,803 42 20,435,205 21 241,401 79cr
COUNTY ROAD REVENUES
2302 Snow Removal Other Govts. 111,000 00 60,013 66 50,986 34
2401 Interest 2,500 00 1,554.23 945 77
2680 Insurance Recoveries 131 39 131 39cr
2770 Other Unclassified Revs. 92,000 00 92,164 94 164 94cr
2810 Tr Fr General Fund 1,223,816 00 1,223,816 00
3503 State Aid Motor Fuel Tax 500,000 00 495,004 96 4,995 04
3504 St Aid Mtr Veh Lic Fees 110,000 00 124,027 58 14,027 58cr
2,039,316 00 1,996,712 76 42,603.24
ROAD MACHINERY REVENUES
2401 Interest
2416 Rent Equip Other Govts.
2655 Minor Sales Other
2680 Insurance Recoveries
2770 Other Unclassified Rev.
2822 Tsf Fr County Road Fund
20,000 00
396,353 00
1,082 25
1,039 72
218 70
1,063 07
239 49
379,606 55
1,082 25cr
18,960 28
218 70cr
1,063 07cr
239 49cr
16,746 45
416,353 00 383,249 78 33,103 22
Grand Total County Road &
Highway Machinery Revenues 2,455,669 00 2,379,962 54 75,706 46
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 331
ENTERPRISE REVENUE ACCOUNTS
AIRPORT
1770 Landing Fees
1774 Concessions
2401 Interest
2410 Rentals
2770 Other Unclassified Revs
2810 Contribution Fr Gen Fund
Budget
26,000 00
20,000 00
36,572 00
10,225 60
38,248 00
Unearned
Receipts Balance
40,014 83 14 014 83cr
33,824 50 13,824 50cr
2,180 62 2,180 62cr
27,246 87 9 325 13
70,840 70 60,615 lOcr
38,248 00
131,045 60 212,355 52 81,309 92cr
HOSPITAL
1592 Employee Subsistence
1635 In Patients
1636 Patients Family Medicine
2228 Copying Records
2401 Interest
2410 Rental of Real Property
2655 Minor Sales
2705 Gifts & Donations
4430 Fed Grant Appalachia
187,000 00
8,788,450 00
150,000 00
1,700 00
82,700 00
15,000 00
60,000 00
156,000 00
200,575 54
8,232,476 57
174,710 48
2,220 48
32,972 62
91,288 20
21,746 61
35,170 69
241,680 26
13 575 54cr
555,973 43
24,710 48cr
520 48cr
32,972 62cr
8,588 20cr
6,746 61cr
24,829 31
85,680 26cr
9,440,850 00 9,032,841 45 408,008 55
LIBRARY
2082 Fines 20,000 00 20,547 40 547 40cr
2360 Charges for Services 11,600 00 16,481 99 4,881 99cr
2401 Interest 400 00 41 00 359 00
2410 Rental of Real Property 13,100 00 13,051 00 49 00
2650 Sale of Scrap & Excess Matls 850 00 825 14 24 86
2690 Other Comp for Loss 700 00 981.03 281 03cr
2755 Endow & Tr Fund Income 2,200 00 3,566 89 1,366 89cr
' 2760 Library System Grant 22,160 00 22,717 00 557 00cr
2770 Other Unclassified Revs. 650 00 3,665 65 3,015 65cr
2810 Transfer Fr Gen Fund 410,665 00 410,665 00
I 3840 State Aid for Libraries 23,593 00 25,133 99 1,540 99cr
505,918 00 517,676 09 11,758.09cr
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
2401 Interest
4001 Fed Aid Gen
Revenue Sharing
38,486 93 38,486 93cr
650,211 00 650,211 00cr
688,697 93 688,697 93cr
Grand Total Revenues
Enterprise Funds 32,727,286 02 33,266,738.74 539,452.72cr
I
332 Tompkins County, New York
TOWN OF CAROLINE
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
1
Townwide
Source
Real Property Tax Items
Departmental Income
Use of Money and Property
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeitures
Interfund Revenues
State Aid
Total Estimated Revenues
Function
I
$ , 300 00
900 00
500 00
850 00
2,200 00
4,750 00
42,000 00
$46,750 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
I
General Government Support
Public Safety
Health
Ti ansportation
Culture - Recreation
Home and Community Services
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Debt Service—Principal
Debt Service—Interest
Total Appropriations
Townwide
$33,850 00
600 00
5,500 00
16,000 00
700 00
750 00
$56,400.00
13,920 00
3,087 50
1,466.79
$74,874 29
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATEDi REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing
Interest and Earnings
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
Purchase Highway Equipment
Brooktondale Youth
Slaterville Youth
Speedsville Youth
Caroline Senior Citizens
$14,979 00
200 00
$15,179 00
$25,272 90
881.10
1,500 00
1,075.00
1,000 00
Total Functions $29,729 00
Source
Charges to Other
Governments
Use of Money and
Property
State Aid
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 333
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and
Improve-
ments Bridges Machinery
Total Estimated
Revenues
Function f
General Repairs
Improvements
Bridges
Machinery
Snow Removal
Employee Benefits
Total
Appropriations
I
f
Snow and
Miscel-
laneous
$ 1,100 00
$ 1,200 00 $ 24 00 $ 3,200 00 350.00
5,400 00
$ 6,600 00 $ 24 00 $ 3,200 00 $ 1,450 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
$42,000 00
19,900 00
$2,000 00
$33,500 00
$15,600 00
7,490 00 360 00 4,590.00 4,230.00
$69,390 00 $2,360 00 $38,090 00 $19,830 00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Code Fund
A General
1 Highway
DR Repairs and
I Improvements
DB Bridges
DM Machinery
DS Snow and Misc
CF Federal Revenue Sharing
S Special Districts
Brooktondale Fire
Slaterville Fire
Caroline Fire Protection
Brooktondale Light
Slaterville Light
Speedsville Light
Improve-
ment
Program
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
ations Revenues Balance By Tax
$ 74,874 29 $46,750 00 $ 8,000 00 $ 20,124 29
69,390 00
2,360 00
38,090 00
19,830 00
29,729 00
14,040.00
10,178 04
5,500 00
1,750 00
1,068 12
550 00
6,600 00
24 00
3,200 00
1,450 00
15,179 00
2,950 00
13,500 00
4,200 00
8,726 00
14,550 00
49,290 00
2,336 00
30,690 00
9,654 00
11,090 00
10,178 04
2188 5,47812
5 34 1,744 66
5 85 1,062 27
5 56 544 44
Totals $267,359 45 $76,153 00 $49,014 63 $142,191 82
334 Tompkins County, New York
Excess—Benefit Districts $ 0.00
Delinquent Charges 0 00
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $142,191 82
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $140,316 05
Compensation Insurance 302 93
Election Expenses 71110
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 95,437 95 $ 45,892 13
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 0.00
Excess 36 61
Returned School Taxes 9,506 31
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $ 55,435 05
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $197,626 87
TAX RATES
County 4 572
Town I 10 235
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Brooktondale Fire (1F1) 2 033
Slaterville Fire (1F2) 2 906
Caroline Fire (1F3) 2.342
Brooktondale Light (1L1) 1 048
Slaterville Light (1L2) 989
Speedsville Light (1L3) 2 207
Source
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 335
TOWN OF DANBY
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Townwide
Real Property Tax Items
Departmental Income
Use of Money and Property
Licenses and Peimits
Fames and Forfeitures
State Aid
$ 500 00
500 00
1,000 00
800 00
2,000 00
33,600 00
Total Estimated Revenues $38,400 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Government Support
Public Safety
Transportation
Culture -Recreation
Home and Community Services
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Debt Service—Principal
Debt Service—Interest
Townwide
$42,085 00
850 00
13,526 00
4,940 00
6,175 00
$67,575 00
6,232 00
5,000 00
2,650 00
Total Appropriations $81,457.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Unexpended Balance
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
$19,192 00
$19,192 00
$19,192 00
Total Functions $19,192 00
336 Tompkins County, New York
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and Snow and Improve-
Improve- Miscel- ment
Source ments Bridges Machinery laneous Program
Charges to Other
Governments $ 7,500 00
Use of Money and
Property $ 1,000 00
Interfund Revenues 16,500 00
State Aid $ 5,454 00 $12,640 00
Total Estimated
Revenues
Function
$ 5,454 00
1
$17,500 00 $ 7,500 00 $12,640.00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
General Repairs
Bridges
Machinery
Snow Removal
Improvement Program
Expenditures
Employee Benefits
Debt Service Principal
Interest
$51,400 00
$1,500 00
$21,000 00
5,470.00
1,231 00
$18,500 00
12,504 00
$31,000 00
Total
Appropriations $51,400 00 $1,500 00 , $27,701 00 $31,004 00 $31,000.00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
Code Fund ations Revenues Balance By Tax
A General $ 81,457 00 $38,400 00 $15,000.00 $ 28,057 00
Highway
DR Repairs and
Improvements 51,400 00 5,454 00 4,000 00 41,946 00
DB Bridges 1,500 00 1,500 00
DM Machinery 27,701 00 17,500 00 2,000 00 8,201 00
DS Snow and Misc 31,004 00 7,500 00 3,000 00 20,504.00
DE Improvement Program 31,000 00 12,640 00 18,360 00
CF Federal Revenue Sharing 19,192 00 19,192 00
S Special Districts
Fiie District 36,609 12 36,609 12
West Danby Water Dist 18,749 00 10,800 00 1,000 00 6,949 00
Totals $298,612 12 $92,294 00 $45,692 00 $160,626 12
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Excess—Benefit Districts $ 0 00
Delinquent Charges 2,907 05
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $163,533 17
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $136,702 52
Compensation Insurance 294 18
Election Expenses 542 70
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 80,572 82 $ 56,966 58
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 372 35
Excess 46 06
Returned School Taxes 10,645 93
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $ 68,030 92
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $231,564 09
TAX RATES
County 6 128
Town 11 699
I
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Danby Fire (2F1) 3 574
West Danby Water (2W1) 9 070
338 Tompkins County, New! York
TOWN OF DRYDEN
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Source
Real Property Tax Items
Departmental Income
Use of Money and Property
Licenses and Peimits
Fines and Forfeitures
State Aid
Total Estimated Revenues
Townwide
$ 1,500 00
1 1,000 00
5,000 00
2,400 00
14,000 00
79,000 00
$102,900 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Government Support
Public Safety
Health
Transportation
Culture -Recreation
Home and Community Services
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Interfund Transfers
Debt Service -Principal
Townwide
1$ 87,376 00
3,300 00
15,000 00
27,900 00
10,250 00
$143,826 00
17,000 00
55,000 00
5,000 00
Total Appropriations , $220,826 00
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and
Improve -
Source ments Bridges Machinery
Charges to Other
Governments
Interfund Revenues $ 50,000 00
State Aid 9,000 00
Town
Outside Villages
$ 2,000 00
2,500 00
34,000 00
$38,500 00
Town
Outside Villages
$ 1,000 00
11,600 00
$12,600 00
3,675 00
50,000 00
$66,275.00
Snow and
Miscel-
laneous
$ 5,000 00 $ 3,000.00
8,000.00 47,000 00
Total Estimated
Revenues $ 59,000 00 $13,000 00 $ 50,000 00
Improve-
ment
Program
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 339
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs $137,000 00
Improvements 5,000 00
Bridges $4,500 00
Machinery $90,000 00
Miscellaneous $ 22,000 00
Snow Removal 83,000 00
Services for Other
1 Governments 4,500.00
Improvement Program
1 Expenditures
Employee Benefits 50,852.00 18,300 00
$36,000.00
Total
Appropriations $192,852.00 $4,500 00 $90,000 00 $127,800 00 $36,000 00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
Code Fund ations Revenues Balance By Tax
A General $220,826 00 $102,900 00 $ 73,700.00 $ 44,226 00
B General Outside
Village 66,275 00 38,500.00 27,775.00
Highway
DR Repairs and
1 Improvements 192,852 00 59,000 00 133,852 00
DB Bridges 4,500 00 4,500 00
DM *Machinery 90,000 00 13,000 00 77,000 00
DS *Snow and Misc. 127,800 00 50,000 00 77,800 00
DE Improvement Program 36,000 00 36,000.00
S Special Districts
Varna Light 1,626 00 1,626.00
Etna Light 1,307.00 1,307 00
Water # 1 18,000 00 18,000 00
Dryden Fire Protection 73,200 00 1,800 00 71,400 00
Sewer #1 2,700 00 1,776 00 924 00
Sewer #2 26,100 00 4,000 00 22,100 00
Improve Ringwood Court 2,414 88 2,414 88
McLean Fire 4,493 00 4,493 00
Totals $868,093.88 $265,200 00 $107,251 00 $495,642 88
*Village is not exempt from Machinery and Snow and Miscellaneous Taxes
340 Tompkins County, New, York
Excess—Benefit Districts
Delinquent Charges
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy
$104,535 18 $685,096 61
1231 38 1,515 57
310 16 2,032 46
0 00 311,603 43
$ 26 85
0 00
$495,669 73
$105,076 62 $377,041 21 $482,117 83
Plus Special Grade Cross Levy—LVRR 1,046 24
Excess 57.69
Returned School Taxes 126,727 64
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $609,949 40
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $1,105,619 13
TAX RATES
Dryden Village
County 15 340
Town 3 901
Freeville Village
County 8 400
Town 3 901
Dryden Outside
County 8 400
Town 7 784
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Dryden Fire Protection
McLean Fire (3F2)
Etna Light (3L1)
Varna Light (3L3)
Ringwood Court Rd Imp
Sapsucker Rd Sewer
Varna Sewer
Varna Water
1 654
3 684
1 339
1 290
78/front foot
42 00/unit
75 00/unit
3 613/1,000
063/front foot
40 30/unit
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 341
TOWN OF ENFIELD
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Source Townwide
Real Property Tax Items $ 200 00
Departmental Income 500 00
Use of Money and Property 400 00
Licenses and Permits 800 00
Fines and Forfeitures 1,000 00
Miscellaneous 2,200 00
State Aid 37,000 00
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE
Function
General Government Support
Public Safety
Transportation
Culture -Recreation
Home and Community Services
1
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Total Appropriations
$42,100 00
OF APPROPRIATIONS
Townwide
$30,700 00
525 00
10,900 00
6,000.00
750 00
$48,875 00
3,300.00
$52,175 00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing
Interest and Earnings
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
Item I Highway
Total Appropriations
$13,000 00
250 00
$13,250 00
$13,000 00
$13,000.00
342 Tompkins County, New York
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and Snow and Improve-
Improve- Miscel- ment
Source ments Bridges Machinery laneous Program
Charges to Other
Goveinments $ 2,500 00
Use of Money and
Pioperty $ 800 00 $ 3,500 00
State Aid 3,285 00
Total Estimated
Revenues
$ 4,085 00 $ 3,500 00 $ 2,500 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs $24,250.00
Improvements 26,500 00
Machinery $13,000 00
Miscellaneous $ 300 00
Snow Removal 8,600 00
Services for Other
Governments 5,400 00
Employee Benefits 7,850 00 3,375.00
Debt Service
Principal 10,494.80
Interest 549 48
Total
Appropriations $58,600.00 $24,044 28 $17,675.00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
Code Fund ations Revenues Balance By Tax
A General $ 52,175 00 $42,100.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,075.00
Highway
DR Repairs and
Improvements 58,600 00 4,085 00 10,100 00 44,415 00
DM Machinery 24,044 28 3,500 00 2,000 00 18,544.28
DS Snow and Misc 17,675 00 2,500 00 100 00 15,075.00
CF Federal Revenue Sharing 13,250 00 13,250 00
S Special Districts
Enfield Fire Protection 16,000 00` 16,000 00
Totals $181,744 28 $65,435.00 $14,200.00 $102,109 28
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Excess—Benefit Districts $ 0 00
Delinquent Charges 0.00
, TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $102,109.28
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $119,070 71
Compensation Insurance 246 90
Election Expenses 231.09
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 76,320 26 $ 43,228 44
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 0 00
Excess 113.85
Returned School Taxes 11,665 14
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $ 55,007.43
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $157,116 71
TAX RATES.
County
Town
5 070
10 100
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Fire Protection (4F1) 1 820
344 Tompkins County, New York
TOWN OF GROTON
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Town
Source Townwide Outside Villages
Real Property Tax Items $ 1,400 00
Departmental Income 950 00 $ '700 00
Use of Money and Property 528 82
Licenses and Permits 1,400 00
Fines and Forfeitures 2,000 00
Sales of Property and Compensation for Loss 200 00
Miscellaneous 900 00
State Aid 43,425 00 1,300.00
Total Estimated Revenues
$50,803.82 $2,000 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Town
Function Townwide Outside Villages
General Government Support $58,675 00
Public Safety 50 00
Health 50 00
Transportation 300.00
Economic Assistance and Opportunity 200 00
Culture -Recreation 1,700 00 $2,600 00
Home and Community Services 300 00 6,150 00
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Total Appropriations
$61,275 00
8,375 00
$8,750 00
456 00
$69,650 00 $9,206 00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
$28,484 00
$28,484 00
Function
Contractual $19,500 00
Senior Citizens 250 00
Child Care Center 1,250.00
Highway Superintendent Salary 12,500 00
Human Service 250 00
Dog Warden 225 00
Total Functions $33,975.00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 345
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and Snow and Improve-
Improve- Miscel- ment
Source ments Bridges Machinery laneous Program
Use of Money and
Property $21,674 64
Miscellaneous $ 7,000 00
State Aid 27,307 75 8,226 00
Total Estimated
Revenues
$34,307 75 $8,000 00 $21,674 64 $8,226 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs
Bridges
Machinery
Miscellaneous
Snow Removal
Improvement Program
Expenditures
Employee Benefits
$54,000 00
$14,700 00
$74,700 00
$ 6,500 00
18,750 00
5,150 00 936 00 9,200.00 10,785 00
$16,200 00
Total
Appropriations $59,150 00 $15,636 00 $83,900 00 $36,035.00 $16,200 00
Code Fund
A
B
DR
DB
DM
DS
DE
CF
S
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
ations Revenues Balance By Tax
General $ 69,650 00 $ 50,803 82 $ 18,846 18
General Outside
Village 9,206.00 2,000 00 7,206.00
Highway
Repairs and
Improvements 59,150,00 34,307 75 24,842 25
Bridges 15,636 00 8,000 00 $ 683 35 6,952 65
*M ichinery 83,900 00 21,674 64 62,225 36
*Sr ow and Misc 36,035.00 36,035.00
Improvement Program 16,200 00 8,226 00 7,974 00
Federal Revenue Sharing 33,975 00 34,111 80
Special Districts
Per Light 535 08 3 18 534 53
McLean Light 995 04 5 51 993 66
Groton Fire 12,700 00398 56
Amt�ulance 6,675 00 } 19,375 00 { 23 98 18,996 05
rotals $309,682 12 $125,012 21 $1,114 58 $184,605 68
Village 1: exempt from Machinery and Snow and Miscellaneous Taxes
346 Tompkins County, New York
Fire Protection District
Excess—Benefit Districts
Delinquent Charges
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $101,920 09 $134,803 40
Compensation Insurance 219 30 289 88
Election Expenses 412 49 545 22
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 0 00 104,206 51
$ 10,561.00
0 00
0 00
$195,166.68
$102,551 88 $ 31,431 99 $133,983 87
Plus. Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 491 01
Excess 59 95
Returned School Taxes 68,220.55
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $202,764.38
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $397,931.06
TAX RATES:
Inside. County 12 561
Town 6 540
Outside. County 2.912
Town 10.240
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS.
Fire Protection (5F1) 2.450
McLean Fire (5F2) 3 014
McLean Light (5L1) 1.080
Peruville Light (5L2) 1.510
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 347
TOWN OF ITHACA
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Source
Real Property Tax Items
Departmental Income
Use of Money and Property
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeitures
State Aid
Total Estimated Revenues
Town
Townwide Outside Villages
$ 1,700 00
500 00 $ 26,900.00
4,000 00
1,200 00
12,000 00
115,000 00 91,000 00
$134,400 00 $117,900.00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Town
Function Townwide Outside Villages
General Government Support $162,204 00 $15,000 00
Public Safety 2,200 00
Transportation 28,700.00
Culture -Recreation 28,780 00
Home and Community Services 21,825 00
j Total Functions $221,884 00 $36,825.00
Employee Benefits 28,033.00 596 00
Total Appropriations
$249,917 00 $37,421 00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Re` enue Sharing
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
$91,108 00
$91,108 00
$91,108.00
Total Functions $91,108.00
348 Tompkins County, New York
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and Snow and Improve-
Improve- Miscel- ment
Source ments Bridges Machinery laneous Program
Charges to Other
Governments $ 4,500 00
Use of Money and
Property $ 1,000 00 $ 1,500 00 1,400 00
Miscellaneous 300 00
Interfund Revenues 80,000 00 15,479 00
State Aid 2,720 25
Total Estimated
Revenues $ 83,720 25 $17,279 00 $ 5,900 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs $ 56,912.00
Improvements 40,453 00
Machinery $44,308 00
Miscellaneous $16,625 00
Snow Removal 44,221 00
Employee Benefits 11,882 00 8,106 00
Total
Appropriations $109,247 00 $44,308 00 $68,952.00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
Code Fund ations Revenues Balance By Tax
A General $249,917 00 $134,400 00 $115,517 00
B General Outside
Village 37,421 00 117,900 00 $15,000 00
(-95,479 00 transfer)
Highway
DR Repairs and
Improvements 109,247 00 83,720 25 8,000.00 17,526 75
DM 'Machinery 44,308 00 17,279 00 5,000 00 22,029 00
DS *Snow and Misc 68,952 00 5,900 00 5,000.00 58,052.00
CF Federal Revenue Sharing 91,108 00 91,108 00
S Special Districts
Forest Home Lighting 770 00 150 00 620 00
Glenside Lighting 300 00 120 00 180 00
Renwick Heights Lght 415 00 60 00 355 00
Eastwood Commons Lght 715 00 130 00 585 00
Fire Protection 159,500 00 3,000 00 3,000 00 153,500 00
Totals $762,653,00 $357,958 25 $36,330 00 $368,364 75
*Village is exempt from Machinery and Snow and Miscellaneous Taxes
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 349
Benefit Basis Charges
Excess—Benefit Districts
Delinquent Charges
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax
Compem ation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sates Tax to Reduce County Levy
$333,243 36 $714,746 22
763 57 1,637 58
689 18 1,478 04
470,039 48
$428,518 32
0 00
6,301 14
$803,184 21
$334,696 11 $247,822 36 $582,518.4'7
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
580 89
Excess 185.15
Repurned School Taxes 0 00
TOTAL 'CO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $583,284 51
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $1,386,468.72
TAX RATES
Inside County 12 812
Town 1 416
! Outside • County 4 424
1 Town 3.175
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Fire Protection (6F1) 2 '700
iForest Home Light (6L1) 417
Glenside dight (6L2) 571
Renwick Heights Light (6L3) 395
lEastwood Commons Light (6L4) 1 168
Ithaca Sewer 50 00/umt or .01/1,000
Ithaca Water 48 00/unit or 02/1,000
350 Tompkins County, New York
TOWN OF LANSING
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Town
Source Townwide Outside Villages
Real Property Tax Items $ 1,000 00
Non -Property Tax Items 1,500 00
Departmental Income 26,000.00 $ 100 00
Use of Money and Property 4,000 00
Licenses and Permits 2,000 00
Fines and Forfeitures 8,500 00
Miscellaneous 9,400 00
Interfund Revenues 240.00
State Aid 68,000 00
Federal Aid 18,424 00
Total Estimated Revenues
$120,640 00 $18,524 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Town
Function Townwide Outside Villages
General Government Support $ 98,563 00
Public Safety 4,500 00
Transportation 27,284 00
Culture -Recreation 52,355.00
Home and Community Services 2,500 00 6,100 00
Total Functions $185,202 00 $ 6,100 00
Employee Benefits 29,325 00 1,475 00
Interfund Transfers 20,000.00 10,949.00
Debt Service—Principal 10,000 00
Debt Service—Interest 7,950 00
Total Appropriations
$252,477 00 $18,524.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing $32,000.00
Interest and Earnings 1,000 00
Total Estimated Revenues $33,000.00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
Transportation—Streets and Roads $ 3,000.00
Recreation and Parks 18,000 00
Social Services for Aged 2,000.00
Town Hall Improvements 10,000 00
Total Functions $33,000.00
1
1
I Source
Charges to Other
Governments
Use of Money and
Property
Miscellaneous
Interfund Revenues
State Aid
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 351
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and
Improve-
ments Bridges Machinery
Total Estimated
Revenues
Function
Geneial Repairs
Improvements
Bridges
Machinery
Miscellaneous
Snow Removal
Employee Benefits
$ 1,200 00
10,949.00
6,170 00
Snow and
Miscel-
laneous
$15,000 00
$ 14,000 00 2,000 00
2,500 00
$ 18,319 00 $ 16,500 00 $17,000 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
$ 68,000 00
57,000 00
$7,000 00
$ 92,000.00
$ 8,000 00
56,250.00
12,146 00 935 00 8,451 00 11,656 00
Total
Appropriations $137,146 00 $7,935 00 $100,451.00 $75,906 00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
I
Code
A
B
1
DR
DB
DM
DS
CF
iS
Appropri-
Fund ations
General $252,477 00
General Outside
Village 18,524 00 18,524 00
Highway •
Repairs and
Improvements 137,146 00 18,319 00
Bridges 7,935 00
*Machinery 100,451 00 16,500 00
*Snow and Misc. 75,906 00 17,000 00
Federal Revenue Sharing 33,000 00 33,000 00
Special Districts.
Lansing Fire District
McKinney's Water Dist
Ludlowville Light Dist
Lansing Water Dist #1
Lansing Water Dist #2
Lansing Sewer Dist #2
Main and Operation
Lansing Water Dist. #2 9,040 00 9,040 00
Less
Less Estimated
Estimated Fund
Revenues Balance
$120,640.00 $131,837 00
50,000 00
25,000 00
25,000.00
Improve-
ment
Program
Amount To
Be Raised
By Tax
68,827 00
7,935 00
58,951.00
33,906.00
103,657.84
439 61
490.15
148,297 83
4,089.94
42,800.61
Totals $469,394.98
*Village is not exempt from Machinery and Snow and Miscellaneous Taxes.
352 Tompkins County, New York
Excess—Benefit Distiicts $ 0 00
Delinquent Chaiges 809 47
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $470,204 45
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $1,129,682 46
Compensation Insuiance 2,414 80
Election Expenses 1,434 99
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 224,745 86 $908,786 39
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 893 92
Excess 204 38
Returned School Taxes 81,714 09
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $991,598 78
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $1,461,803 23
TAX RATES
Inside County 11 057
Town 1 226
Outside County 11 057
Town 2 444
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Fire Protection (7F1) 1 250
Ludlowville Light (7L1) 916
McKinney Water (7W1) 1 105
Lansing Sewer 1 92/1,000
18 73/unit
Lansing Water 1 2 05/1,000
45 35/unit
Lansing Water 2 1 91/1,000
8 83/umt
I
Source
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 353
TOWN OF NEWFIELD
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Townwide
Real Property Tax Items
Departmental Income
Use of Money and Property
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeitures
Miscellaneous
State Aid
$ 600 00
500 00
3,500 00
1,000 00
7,000 00
2,000 00
60,500 00
Total Estimated Revenues $75,100 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function Townwide
General Government Support $ 42,480 00
Public Safety 2,500 00
Transportation 22,150 00
Culture -Recreation 8,275 00
Home and Community Services 650 00
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Interfund Transfers
$ 76,055 00
18,300 00
100,000 00
Total Appropriations $194,355 00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing
Total Estimated Revenues
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
Highway Equipment
Building Fund
Furniture and Equipment
$ 6,393 00
$ 6,393 00
$14,659 54
25,000 00
2,787 00
Total Functions $42,446 54
354 Tompkins County, New York
Source
Charges to Other
Govei nments
State Aid
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and
Improve-
ments Bridges Machinery
Total Estimated
Revenues
$ 6,700 00
Snow and Improve-
Miscel- ment
laneous Program
$ 4,000 00
$2,736 00
$ 6,700 00 $ 4,000 00 $2,736 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs
Improvements
Bridges
Machinery
Miscellaneous
Snow Removal
Services for Other
Governments
Improvement Program
Expenditures
Employee Benefits
Total
Appropriations
Code
A
DR
DB
DM
DS
DE
CF
S
$ 90,600 00
28,060 00
19,000 00
$5,000 00
$56,000 00
120 00 300 00
$ 5,500 00
24,200 00
4,000 00
7,500 00
$5,900 00
940 00
$137,660 00 $5,120 00 $56,300 00 $41,200 00 $6,840 00
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Fund
General
Highway
Repairs and
Improvements
Bridges
*Machinery
'"Snow and Misc
Improvement Program
Federal Revenue Sharing
Special Districts
Newfield Fire
Newfield Lighting
Newfield Water
Appropri-
ations
Less
Estimated
Revenues
Less
Estimated
Fund
Balance
$194,355 00 $ 75,100 00 $119,255 00
Amount To
Be Raised
By Tax
137,660 00 6,700 00 12,000 00 $118,960 00
5,120 00 5,120 00
56,300 00 56,300 00
41,200 00 4,000 00 12,000 00 25,200 00
6,840 00 2,736 00 4,104 00
42,446 54 6,393 00 36,053 54
19,000 00
3,400 00
42,150 00
300 00
15,200 00 6,700 00
19,000 00
3,100 00
20,250 00
Totals $548,471 54 $110,129 00 $195,532 54 $242,810 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 355
Excess—Benefit Districts $ 0 00
Delinquent Charges 0 00
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $242,810 00
i
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $175,772 60
Compensation Insurance 396 93
Election Expenses 480 09
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 127,576 77 $ 49,072 85
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 356.42
Excess 108 79
Returned School Taxes 34,211 34
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $ 83,749 40
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $326,559 40
TAX RATES
County 3 261
Town 13 144
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Fire Protection (8F1) 1 218
Newfield Light (8L1) 1 096
Newfield Water (8W1) 3 127
356 Tompkins County, New York
TOWN OF ULYSSES
GENERAL FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
(EXCEPT REAL PROPERTY TAXES)
Town
Source Townwide Outside Villages
Real Property Tax Items $ 500 00
Non -Property Tax Items 70 00 $ 350 00
Departmental Income 600 00
Use of Money and Property 1,900 00
Licenses and Permits 1,750 00
Miscellaneous 3,000 00
Interfund Revenues 7,820 00
State Aid 59,500 00
Federal Aid 67,320 00
Total Estimated Revenues
$142,460 00 $ 350 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Town
Function Townwide Outside Villages
General Government Support $49,750 00
Public Safety 300 00
Health 225 00
Transportation 16,050 00
Economic Assistance and Opportunity 400 00
Culture -Recreation 6,150 00
Home and Community Services 100 00 $5,500 00
Total Functions
Employee Benefits
Interfund Transfers
Total Appropriations
$72,975 00
11,700 00
10,000 00
$5,500 00
225 00
$94,675 00 $5,825.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Source
Federal Revenue Sharing
Interest and Earnings
$24,000 00
750 00
Total Estimated Revenues $24,750 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
Highway $19,750 00
Finance and Administration 5,000 00
Total Functions $24,750 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 357
HIGHWAY FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES
Repairs
and Snow and Improve-
Improve- Miscel- ment
Source ments Bridges Machinery laneous Program
Charges to Other
1 Governments $12,000 00
Use of Money and
1 Property $ 600 00 500 00
Miscellaneous
State Aid
Total Estimated
Revenues
$10,000 00
16,691 00
$26,691 00 $ 600 00 $12,500 00
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS
Function
General Repairs $32,000 00
Improvements and
1 Safety and Hazards 48,600 00
Bridges $3,500 00
Machinery $35,200 00
Miscellaneous $11,500 00
Snow Removal 10,000 00
Services for Other
Goveinments 10,000 00
Employee Benefits 4,800 00 250 00 1,015 00 5,750 00
Total
Appropriations $85,400 00 $3,750 00 $36,215 00 $37,250 00
Code
A
B
iR
DB
DM
DS
CF
S
SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGET
Less
Less Estimated Amount To
Appropri- Estimated Fund Be Raised
Fund ations Revenues Balance By Tax
General $ 94,675 00 $ 67,320 00, $10,900 00 $ 16,455 00
General Outside
Village 5,825 00 350 00 1,700 00 3,775 00
Highway
Repairs and
Improvements 85,400 00 26,691 00 25,000 00 33,709 00
Bridges 3,750 00 3,500 00 250 00
`Machinery 36,215 00 600 00 14,325 00 21,290 00
*Snow and Misc 37,250 00 12,500 00 9,000 00 15,750 00
Federal Revenue Sharing 24,750 00 24,750 00
Special Districts
Fire Protection 13,942 00 13,942.00
Totals $301,807 00 $132,211 00 $64,425 00 $105,171 00
*Village is exempt from Machinery and Snow and Miscellaneous Taxes
358 Tompkins County, New York
Excess—Benefit Districts $ 0.00
Delinquent Charges 0 00
TOTAL TO BE PAID TOWN SUPERVISOR $105,171 00
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $85,419 65 $200,062 78
Compensation Insurance 189 81 444 59
Election Expenses 287 26 672 83
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 0 00 101,496 92
Special Grade CrossingLev $85,896 72 $ 99,683 28 $185,580 00
Plus S
p y—LVRR 0 00
Excess 46 48
Returned School Taxes 65,759.55
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $251,386 03
TOTAL LEVY—COUNTY AND TOWN $356,557 03
TAX RATES
Inside County 14 273
Town 2 672
Outside County 7 073
Town 5 331
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Fire Protection (9F1) .961
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 359
CITY OF ITHACA
To be paid the County Administrator
County General and Highway Tax $1,233,762 37
Compensation Insurance 2,914 97
Election Expense 3,74213
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy 0.00 $1,240,419.47
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR 686 71
Excess 616.73
Returned School Taxes 0.00
TOTAL TO BE PAID COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR $1,241,722 91
TAX RATE 11.80
1
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STATEMENT OF TOWN ACCOUNTS
Year ending December 31, 1976
CAROLINE
Balance Balance
Jan 1 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
Geneial $24,149 51 $ 72,622 56 $ 73,925 40 $ 22,846 67
Federal Revenue Sharing 12,934 29 14,999 91 11,710 23 16,223 97
Highway
Repair & Impiovement 10,097 63 61,377 53 48,544 33 22,930 83
Bridges 1,661 16 469 87 1,661 16 469 87
Machinery 7,092 38 38,737 35 34,519 53 11,310 20
Snow & Miscellaneous 13,626 78 9,201 43 13,389 40 9,438 81
Disaster 0 74,500 00 38,383 14 36,116 86
Special Districts
Brooktondale Youth Rec 803 39 1,191 48 1,868 01 126 86
Slaterville Youth Rec 560 72 1,080 70 1,508 71 132 71
Slaterville Youth Sery 244 38 519 72 764 10 0
Speedsville Youth Rec 189 27 526 58 380 94 380 94
Brooktondale Youth Sery 0 632 87 606 12 26 75
Brooktondale Light 5 34 1,465 10 1,361 25 109 19
Slaterville Light 5 85 1,064 22 990 00 80 07
Speedsville Light 5 56 441 34 425 89 21 01
Caroline Fire Protection 21 88 2,900 00 2,900 00 21 88
Other Funds
Capital 790 51 11,523 23 12,142 69 171 05
Reserve -Highway Equip 21,460 83 18,894 64 0 40,355 47
Trust & Agency 2,737 06 40,094 31 39,202 07 3,629 30
Total All Funds $96,386 54 $352,242 84 $284,282 97 $164,346 41
DANBY
Balance
Jan 1
Balance
Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide $ 38,879 58 $ 84,118 74 $ 75,406 72 $ 47,591 60
Federal Revenue Sharing 16,360 78 14,277 07 10,377 02 20,260 83
Repair and Improvement 224 65 56,804 03 48,535 56 8,493.12
Bridges 2,674 56 0 270 00 2,404 56
Machinery 20,710 66 10,630 47 24,652 50 6,688 63
Snow and Miscellaneous 14,677 19 25,483 30 12,939 58 27,220 91
Improvement Program 3,391 85 16,470 00 6,249 15 13,612 70
Special Districts
West Danby Water Dist 5,794 69 18,103 59 17,049 69 6,848 59
Fire District -5 36 35,569 78 35,564 42 0
Other Funds t
Capital 29,988 24 53,080 53 80,697.30 2,37147
Trust and Agency 1,003 19 5,708 77 5,725 '78 986 18
Total All Funds $133,700 03 $320,246 28 $317,467 72 $136,478 59
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 361
DRYDEN
Balance Balance
Jan 1 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide
General -Outside Village
Federal Revenue Sharing
Repair & Improvement
Bridges
Machinery
Snow & Miscellaneous
Improvement Program
Special Districts
Fire Protection Dist
Varna Lighting Dist.
Etna Lighting Dist
McLean Lighting Dist
Water Dist #1
Sewer Dist #1
Sewer Dist. #2
Other Funds •
Capital
Special Assessments
Reserve
Trust & Agency
$132,043 49
37,657 59
52,734 65
25,159 58
5,262.59
48,385 50
47,756 64
0
1,249 50
446 33
156 77
36 24
5,648 57
4,114 43
22,598 59
0
886 10
2,269 62
11,203 16
$181,183 48
57,202 21
59,119 20
213,660 82
4,954 00
115,550 94
116,440 51
37,328 44
70,193 99
1,671 40
1,336 06
29 76
22,586 80
1,095 40
24,434 68
58,973.75
2,593 96
128 65
88,902 10
$203,645 42 $109,581 55
48,921 94 45,937 86
39,189 36 72,664 49
212,713 85 26,106 55
1,687 30 8,529 29
106,859 59 57,076 85
144,559 12 19,638 03
37,328 44 0
66,940 61 4,502 88
1,387 50 730 23
1,175 97 316 86
66 00 0
21,685.80 6,549 57
2,183 68 3,026 15
24,212 56 22,820 71
63,417 73 5,556 02
2,451 25 1,028 81
0 2,398 27
87,438 43 12,666 83
Total All Funds
$397,609 35 $1,057,386 15 $1,055,864 55 $399,130 95
ENFIELD
1
I
Balance Balance
Jan 1 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General
Federal Revenue Sharing
Highway Funds:
I Repair & Improvement
Machinery
Snow & Miscellaneous
Spec. Dist -Fire Protection
Trust and Agency
$17,903 09
5,619 00
$ 52,005 34
12,841 87
14,096 11 48,801 65
3,686 97 20,078 68
9,416 13 21,442 78
0 12,600 00
1,231 85 15,398 58
$ 46,447 22 $23,461 21
12,103.87 6,357.00
45,702 47 17,195 29
18,805 48 4,960 17
16,567 29 14,291 62
12,500 00 0
15,358 47 1,271 96
Total All Funds $51,953 15 $183,068.90 $167,484 80 $67,537 25
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GROTON
Balance Balance
Jan 1 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide $17,351 16 $ 77,834 23 $ 81,815 41 $13,369.98
General -Outside Village 434 33 10,158 35 6,590 99 4,001 69
Federal Revenue Sharing 6,617 52 42,882 78 43,957 99 5,542 31
Repair and Improvement 2,792 09 60,207.51 56,056 41 6,943 79
Bridges 683 35 0 0 683 35
Machinery 23,190 17 135,716 55 133,756 89 25,149 83
Snow and Miscellaneous 5,974.02 27,315 00 33,699 41 589 61
Improvement Program 9,369 00 0 9,369 00 0
Special Districts
Peru Light 3 13 538 38 579.62 -38 11
McLean Light 5 51 994 89 1,077 88 -77 48
Fire Protection District 398 56 18,340 38 18,990 00 -251 06
Ambulance 23 98 8,850 00 8,850 00 23 98
Other Funds
Trust and Agency 2,078 98 29,304 98 28,924 23 2,459 73
Total All Funds $68,922 40 $412,143.05 $423,667 83 $58,397 62
ITHACA
Balance Balance
Jan. 1 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide $147,151 15 $225,764.14 $372,410 32 $ 504 97
General -Outside Village 73,509 68 149,943 17 136,518 89 86,933 96
Fed. Revenue Sharing 170,185 53 98,764 06 73,473.73 195,475 86
Repair and Improvement 31,778 36 86,382 29 109,783 55 8,377 10
Bridges 379 67 0 0 379 67
Machinery 14,934 16 46,480 04 21,141 85 40,272 35
Snow and Miscellaneous 42,391 85 60,586 03 83,546 47 19,431 41
Water Fund 573 80 541,766 88 547,159.99 -4,819 31
Sewer Fund 139,185 35 1,972,280.45 2,099,895 32 11,570 48
Joint Activity (Construc-
tion Water Supply) 4,552,145 41 7,087,422.73 8,390,130.98 3,249,437 16
Capital Reserve -Machine 5,736 73 0 0 5,736 73
Special District.
Fire Protection 1,886 98 159,615 80 156,150 00 5,352.78
Glenside Lighting 179 45 160.00 253 95 85.50
Forest Home Lighting 82 06 690 00 642 67 129 39
Renwick Hgts Lighting 104 20 340 00 348 95 95 25
Eastwood Commons 0 330 00 719 62 -389.62
Joint Activity-(Oper
& Maint Act.) 0 1,490,585.37 1,266,649 04 224,036 33
Other Funds
Parks and Recreation 0 135,241 41 244 96 134,996 45
Trust and Agency 600 00 147,616 60 147,516 60 700.00
Total All Funds $5,180,824 38 $12,203,968 97 $13,406,486 89 $3,978,306 46
I
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 363
LANSING
Balance
Jan. 1
Balance
Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide $140,224 98 $313,874 90 $239,123 63 $214,976 25
General -Outside Village 0 18,659 00 15,242 50 3,416 50
Federal Revenue Sharing 70,774 62 35,941 28 6,754 47 99,961 43
Repairs and Improvements 73,041 14 96,668 93 120,339 89 49,370 18
Machinery 15,675 19 96,582 49 85,124 84 27,132 84
Snow and Miscellaneous 32,745 23 96,101 92 65,669 44 63,177 71
Special Districts
Ludlowville Light 1 13 484 79 490 00 -4 08
Catherwood Light 0 1,028 06 1,028 06 0
McKinney Water 89 509 24 509.24 89
Lansing Water #1 14,412.14 0 14,412 14 0
Lansing Water #2 9,641 55 28,046 43 24,843 89 12,844 09
Lansing Sewer #1 30,344 89 0 30,344 89 0
Lansing Sewer #2 7,893 53 0 7,893 53 0
Other Funds
Capital -Water #1 0 224,619 79 151,560 88 73,058 91
Capital -Sewer #1 0 38,360 23 37,179.46 1,180 77
Capital -Sewer #2 0 103,520 35 84,050 95 19,469 40
Capital Reserve -
Hwy Equip 31,725 34 12,025 11 0 43,750.45
Reserve Repair Fund 0 50,000 00 0 50,000 00
Trust and Agency 4,007 39 108,606 61 108,338 99 4,275 01
Total All Funds $430,488 02 $1,225,029 13 $992,906 80 $662,610 35
NEWFIELD
Balance
Jan 1
Balance
Receipts Disbursements Dec 31
General -Town Wide $108,261 54 $116,907 87 $196,775.21 $ 28,394 20
Federal Revenue Sharing 10,484 11 27,048 40 0 37,532 51
Repair & Improvement 11,380 23 104,156 81 98,469 83 17,067 21
Biidges 6,090 91 3,118 00 2,278.00 6,930 91
Machinery 22,348 59 32,467 57 43,696 15 11,120 01
Snow & Miscellaneous 8,908 97 41,591 08 38,338 86 12,161 19
Improvement Program 8,509.85 14,040 00 10,000 40 12,549 45
Special Districts
Lighting (1) 303 91 3,100.00 3,100.00 303 91
Water (1) 16,874 93 35,342 50 34,181 33 18,036 10
Fire (1) 1 24 12,498 76 12,500 00 0
Other Funds •
Capital 0 100,000 00 15,358 30 84,641 70
Water Bond Fund 2,110 12 0 0 2,110.12
Trust and Agency 10 00 49,281 29 49,262.58 28.71
Total All Funds $195,284 40 $539,552 28 $503,960 66 $230,876 02
364 Tompkins County, New York
ULYSSES
Balance
Jan. 1
Balance
Receipts Disbursements Dec. 31
General—Town Wide $40,702 04 $ 85,976 21 $ 88,200 04 $ 38,478 21
General—Outside Village 1,203 44 4,625 00 3,789 11 2,039 33
Federal Revenue Sharing 15,708 60 25,617.26 20,175 17 21,150 69
Repair & Improvement 1,232 87 46,355 06 46,918.41 669 52
Bridges 4,827 41 1,720 00 25 00 6,522.41
Machinery 4,807 45 19,081 73 19,094 73 4,794 45
Snow & Miscellaneous 28,340 46 33,112 55 29,498 43 31,954.58
Fire Protection 0 13,492.00 13,492 00 0
Other Funds
Trust and Agency
1,507 73 17,307 00 16,899 86 1,914 87
Total All Funds $98,330 00 $247,286.81 $238,092 75 $107,524 06
INDEX
A
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND MANUAL
Reports 27,35,60
Resolution of intent—separation of charter and code element, R254 171
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
Appointment—agricultural district advisory committee 76
Public hearing—District No 5—Town of Danby 57
Resolutions
Authorization for public hearing—District No 5—Town of Danby, R80 55
Creaton of District No 5—Town of Danby, R94 64
AIRPORT
Advertising contract 98
Airport day 13,27,35,92,138,149
Airport lounge 12
Allegheny airlines
Contract 106
Cutback air service 22,25
Expanded service 156
Public hearing 98
Retroactive adjustment/payments 54,106
Amended application ADAP Systems 106
Annual report 276
Auto mechanic position (CETA) 42
Avis car rental 53
Bronze plaque (Glenn A Turner) 107,149
Budget 53,202-203,233
Contracts 57,123
Crash, fire, rescue equipment/building 13,77,123,124
Development of 66
Disposal of obsolete equipment 92
East Hill flying club 42,69
Emergency call 12
, Expansion roundtrip flights to Washington 75
I Grant offer project 145
I Limousine service 77,92
Local Law No 2 (rules, regulating parking of vehicles and traffic) 53,58,62
Local Law No 6 (adopting rules, regulations and fee schedule) 255,259,262
I Paid parking
1 Air terminal parking 21
APCOA (lift from Table) 10,60
Chamber of Commerce 43,51,59
i Committee reports 60,77,85
1 Concept 85
Contract 180
Meeting 92
Objection to 76,91
Proposals (Challenge & Wilkinson) 53
I Proposal for operation (Murbro Parking) 156
Public hearing 108,120,121
Resolution
Approval of contract, R193 121,248,249-250
Endorsement for further negotiation, R149 94
Preapplication—federal assistance 59
Report 20,25
Resolutions
APCOA Services, Inc (paid parking) R149 94
Acceptance of bids
Airconditioning—terminal, R121 80
I
1
1
I
1
1
Fire and crash equipment, R205 132
Roofs, R217 142-143
Security fencing, R216 142
VASI, R215 142
Acceptance of grant offers
FAA improvements, R218 143
NYS DOT improvements (VASI and fencing) R222 149-150
Appropriation from contingent fund, R332 269
Appropriation from revenue account, R224 150-151
Appropriation of funds—airport fund balance, R84 56
Approval of
Airport parking contract, R193 121,248,249-250
Concept for paid parking, R148 94
Disposal of government supplies, R306 (snowblower) 255-256
Authorization to
Engage consultant for terminal improvements, R239
(Bagnardi and Miller) 158-159
Engage consultant and proceed with design for airport
improvements, R179 (Bagnardi and Miller) 116
Execute amendment to agreement—East Hill Flying Club, R99 69
Execute contracts
Allegheny airlines, R46, R161 36,102-103
APCOA (LOST) R86 61
FAA—centerfield wind tower, R162 103
Supplemental engineering agreement (TG Miller) R51 38,41
Terminal advertising, R160 102
Award of bid, 1 ton cab chassis, R335 270
Creation of position, R155 (maintenance worker) 93,96
Dedication of Glenn A Turner Terminal Building, R176 111
Funding plan—improvements, R223 150
Local Law No 2, R82, R90 56,58,62
Local Law No 6, R305 255,259,262
Transfer of funds, R331 267
Withdrawal of resolution re terminal contract 93
Visual approach slope indicator 123
ALCOHOLISM
Budget 224
Sobering up station 6
Treatment 146
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contracts 100,106,108
Death cases 5
Resolution
Authorization to execute contract—Emergency Medical
Communication Services, R185 118
APPOINTMENTS
Assessment review board 19,21
CETA advisory cominittee 97
Criminal justice board 92,139,144,155
Community College Board of Trustees 97,106
County water agency 5
Cowper, committee to work with 139
Economic opportunity corp. 57
Election Commission (Boothroyd) 271
Environmental Management Council 19,24,75,133,165,162,176
Fire Advisory 24,271
Fish and wildlife management 40,57
Health, Board of 156,162,270
Hospital, Board of Managers, R26 19-20,271
Human rights commission 51,57,271
Industrial development agency, R20 16,21
Intergovernmental Relations Study Committee 133
2
Judicial review committee 249
Keeper of Newfield Covered Bridge 31
Library board of trustees 165,176,190
Local advisory board of assessment review 31
Manpower planning council 67
Mental health board 31,57,75,83,271
Multiple residence review board 31
Office for aging advisory committee 51,190
Procedures for appointments 57
Representative, District No 8 (Enfield/Newfield) 145-146
Resource conservation development board 19
Self insurance plan administrator, R5 9
Social Services Committee 83
Soil conservation district 31
Southern tier east regional planning and development board 46
APPROPRIATIONS
Airport fund balance, R84 56
Contingent fund
Authorization to transfer from general fund to hospital
construction account, R74 49
Narcotic addiction control, R62 44
Probation department, R105 71
RSVP program, R203 130-131
Social Services, R28 23
Various department, R177, R332 112,268-269
Library Fund Balance, R157 97,105
Revenue Account, R224 (Airport) 150-151
ASSESSMENT
Appointments
Budget
Equalization rates
Final
Table
Tentative
Report, Tompkins County Story
Resolutions
Apportionment of general and highway levies, R285
Apportionment of taxes, R286
Approving completed tax rolls, R297
Authorization to execute agreement—NYS Equalization and
Assessment, R36
Award of Bid, programmable data entry/intelligent terminal
system, R125
Consolidation of taxes, charges, penalties, R106
Correction if assessment rolls/Town of Ithaca, R214
Correction of clerical errors on tax rolls, R21
Establish county equalization rates, R255
Printing of tax rates, R288
Regular and supplemental report of footings of assessment
roll, R278
Returned school taxes, R271
Special grade crossing levy, R259
Tax levy, R287
Transfer of funds, R331
Summary schedule of real property taxes
Tax Exemption•
Ellis Hollow Apartments
Town of Ithaca property (Seneca Street)
Town of Danby resolution protesting practice of assessing
property without contacting owner
ASSIGNED COUNSEL PLAN
Budget
3
19,21,31
194,213-214
21,67,146
245
26,178
181
243-244
246
252
28
81
71
141-142
16
171
246
186-189
184
173
246
267,268
310
178
178-179
146
211
22
Family court cases 7,22
Progi am
Resolution
Appiopriation from contingent fund, R332 269
Authorization to execute contract, R15 14
Transfer of funds, R331 266
Situation 27
ATHLETIC FIELD—SCHOOL 13
AUDIT
Resolutions 18,30,50,65,83,96,105,120,144,161,190,270
Print audit statements—Towns, R327 266
B
BIDS
Acceptance of
Airconditioning (airport terminal) R121 80
Airport improvements, R218 (CFR, fencing, VASI) 143
County owned property, R107 71-72
Fire and crash equipment, R205 132
Roof, airport, R217 142-143
Security fencing, R216 142
VASI, R215 142
Advertise for
Radios and receivers, R245 160
Truck (Fire coordinator) R246 161
Award of
Bridge, Town of Caroline, R181 117
Coal, County home, R221 149
Election supplies, R49, R172, R210 38,110,140
Electronic data processing (Penta-Amation Enterprises) R290 250
Finish hardware (Hospital) R298 252-253
Highway bridge deck, R53 39
Highway bridge materials, R8 9
Hospital construction, R194 121
Hospital, radiology department, R249A 167
Insurance, Carey -McKinney, R291 250
Library (furniture) R209 140
Old courthouse
Amend resolution 50, R79 55
Chairs, R50 38
Seating, tables, lecturn, witness stand, R52 38
One ton cab chassis/with dump, R335 270
Proceedings 1977, R292 251
Programmable data entry intelligent terminal system,
assessment department, R125 81
Radio (fire coordinator) R38 29
Recorder (fire coordinator) R39 29,22,27
Sheriff's cars, R40, R151 29,95,22,27
Rejection of •
County owned property, R136 88
BICENTENNIAL
Application approved 52
Board research 67
Committee chairman 5,14
Dedication, Old Courthouse 133-137
Opposition to NYS bicentennial sticker 86
Recognized as official bicentennial community 76,84
Report 272-275
BOARDMAN HOUSE (see COUNTY BUILDINGS)
BONDS
Bond market 4
4
Pen used to sign hospital bonds 138
Rating 139
Resolution
Establish reserve for bonded debt, R333 269
BOYCE-THOMPSON (biological and medical research institute—Cornell) 86,93
BUDGET
Budget 193-242
Process 35
Resolutions
Adjustments
Budget, R334 269-270
CETA, R137 88-89
CETA III, Summer Recreation and Transportation
Program, R152 95
SPEDY, R126 81
Adoption oamended 1977 budget, R280 191-192
Appropriations
For conduct of county government, R284 243
From contingent fund, R332 268-269
Authorization to encumber funds, R330 266
Public hearing, R257 172,191
Transfer of funds, R331 266-268
Town budgets, R272 184,185,179,332,359
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION
Disposition of records, R56 40
Reclassification of positions, R230 153
C
CSEA 4,11,13,14,32,52,67,87,99
CAYUGA STATION 34,41,84,85,92,123,124,138,145,156,163,179,260
CENTRAL PRINTING AND SUPPLY
Budget 219
Increase postage account, R30 23
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Adhoc committee 92
Appointments 139,144,155
Diversified program 7
Progress 7
Report 92,139
CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES
1 Invitation to visit 49
Local matching funds 261
Possible merger with Meadow House 77,84,124,138,139
1 Request advance money 53
' Resolution
Authorization to pay, R91 59,62
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 9,92,255
CITY OF ITHACA 10,18,23
CLAIMS
1 Muka, Betty 7,22,41,43,52,54,68,86,99,100,123,124,125,149,156,260,261
1 Norris, Edna (flood damage) 146
New York State Electric and Gas Corp (replacement of
of pole and streetlight) 246
Poysa, Eva and Vaine (flood damage) 146
COMMENDATION AND RESPECT
Appreciation—Dr Ralph Low 6,11
Board of Managers, Hospital, R42 31
Cummings, Richard, R32 24
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 40
5
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointments—Board of Trustees 85,91,97,106
Budget 14,22,77,78,86,92,106,107,109,241
Capital chargebacks 34
Close out total cost 60
Financial situation 25
Joint capital account to sponsor's capital account 247
Legislation to raise tuition 27,66
Letter re negotiations 5
Meeting with Broome County representatives 107
Process of finalizing cost of 68
Resolutions
Abolish typist position, create receptionist, R112 '73
Additional state aid, R277 186
Adoption amended budget, R33 26
Adoption of operating budget, R170 107-108
Approval, employees contract, R27 22
Audit, capital construction costs 46,82-83,89-90,96,141
Authorization from TC3 joint capital account to sponsors
capital account, R142 89
Authorizing payments, R11 10
Capital chargebacks, R87 61
Creation of positions, R111, R163, R235, R189 73,103,154-155,119,100
Providing for consolidation, details, sale of hospital
and Community College bonds R196 127-129
Reclassification of positions
Typist, R321 264
Principal library clerk, R322 265
Stores Clerk, R323 265
Switchboard operator, R141, R324 89,265
Superintendent of buildings and grounds, R320 264
Rules, regulations re driveways, parking, R63 45
Supporting legislation re tuition ceiling and students
share operating budget, R64 45
Tuition Vietnamese students, R88 61
Resolutions from Cortland County 5,25,34,41,51,66,91,106,123,156
Resolutions from TC3 Board of Trustees 20,25,41,51,106
Utilization of facility policy 6
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACT
Advance planning for funds 26
Appointment, CETA Advisory Committee 78
Audit 92
Budget 227
Consultant, possibility of 21
Eligibility requirements 106
Filing date 247
Funding 75,84,85,109,247,260
Minimum wage requirements 164
Monies 68
On-the-job training 106
Political activities 138
Positions 35,42,53
Program 42,67
Resolutions
Budget adjustments
CETA, R137 88
SPEDY, R126 81
Title III, Summer Recreation, R152 95
Creation of position, Probation, R58 40
Regrading of position, Law Clerk, R138 88-89
Secretary, Environmental Management Council 77,84
Title I 92,100,124,145
Title II 76,146,260
6
Title III 156
Title VI 34,164
CONGRESSMAN McHUGH 14,27
CONTRACTS
APCOA, R86 (LOST) 10,11,61
Allegheny Airlines, R46, R161 36,102-103,106
Airport improvements, R222 149-150,164,145
Airport, supplemental engineering, R51 38
Boardman House, R159, R171 101-102,110,145
Chamber of Commerce, R7, R303 9,255
Cornell, R116, R108 72,73,78
City of Ithaca lease, R10 10,18
Comprehensive Planning and Assistance Project 123
Community College joint capital account, sponsors
capital account, R312 258
Employees contract, R43 32,33
Extension, R67, R118, R127 46,79,81,82
Episcopal Church (Human Rights Commission) R76 50
East Hill Flying Club, Amendment, R99 69
Equipment Planning and interior design consultant (hospital) R102 70
Emergency Medical Communication Services, R185 118
Electronic Data Processing (Penta-Amation Enterprises) R290 250
Finger Lakes Association, R6, R304 9,255
Fire Dispatchers, R31 23,24
Fiscal Advisors, Inc (financing hospital) R114 74
Fire Protection specialist, R274 185
FAA—centerfield wind tower, R162 103
Finish hardware, R298 252-253
Hospital, additional work (Levatich, Miller, Hoffman PC and
Fred Thomas, PC) R13 12
Hospital, Seneca Balancing 179
Indigent defender Administrator, R15 14
Keeper of Bridge, R54 39
Libraries, Town, R66 46
Mayper (insurance) R166 104,123
New York State Equalization and Assessment (real property
informational system) R36 28
Office for Aging, Area Development Plan, R117 78,79
Office for Aging, Space, R19 16
Peat, Marwick and Mitchell, R311 257-258
Removal of barn material, R135 (Dryden) 83
i Revenue sharing, R37 28,29
SPCA, R29
,92
Senior Citizens, R308 23,3 256
Swine Flu, R182 117
1 Summer work study program, Cornell University, R108 72,73
i Terminal advertising, R102 (Jorgenson & Kandt) 102,123
COST ALLOCATION PLAN 51
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 Annual report 34,313-331
Budget 212-213
Letter commending 123
Report
Resolutions 52,106
Authorization to make payments, R3 8
Authorization to sign drafts, R328 266
Authorization to encumber funds, R330 266
Establish reserve for bonded debt, R333 269
Seminar, re bonding 53
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Budget 216
Cost—Muka cases 68
7
Resolutions
Appropriation from contingent, R332 268
Transfer of funds, R331 267
COUNTY BUILDINGS
BOARDMAN HOUSE
Agreement 140
Budget 196
Discussion of 53,59
Historic Ithaca 41,51
Mayor Conley 55
Planetarium 52
Resolutions
Approval of lease, R171 110
Authorization to execute lease, R159 101-102
Rescission of resolutions 309-73 and 140-75, R158 101
Resolution to renovate for purpose of grouping planning
functions of County, City and Town, R78 (failure
to rescind 309-73 prevented action on) 54-55
Sense of board on sale or lease of, R93 63
Resolution regarding 41,101
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Appropriation from contingent fund, R332 268
Budget 218-219
Parking, courthouse 246
Transfer of funds, R331 267
OLD COURTHOUSE
Bid, chair 53
Board meeting 67,120
Carpeting 91
Curb, patching 77
Dedication 133-137
Furnishing 27
Ithaca Bicentennial Committee, open house 84,98
Meeting, September 13 100
Name of renovated 77,124,138
Resolutions
Amend resolution 50 (award of bid—chairs) R79 55
Audit of construction costs 9,39,62,69,87,103-104,111,129,253
Authorization to pay costs, R200 129-130
Authorization to purchase lockers, benches, sheriffs, R35 28
Award of bid, chairs, R50 38
Award of bid, seating, tables, lecturn, witness stand, R52 38
Change orders, R174, R300 111,253-254
Curb patching, R122 80
Covenant to preserve Old Courthouse as historic
landmark, R237 158
Designation of Old Courthouse as additional location
of court of record, R180 116
Restored courtroom 107
Speech, Armand Adams 133-137
Use, of July 4 92
COUNTY CLERK
Annual report 281-282
Budget 194,215
Resolutions
Request for legislation—change terms—District Attorney,
County Clerk, Sheriff, R115 74-75
Transfer of funds, R331 267,268
Space, abstract company 125
Term 42,68,84
COUNTY FLAG 53
8
COUNTY HOME
Budget 226-227
Change resolution 190 156
Position 53
Report 41
Resolution
Award of Bid—manure spreader, R191 119
Award of Bid—Purchase coal, R221 149
Reclassification of positions, R190, R325 119,265,156
Superintendent 99,107
COUNTY SEALER 145,222,298
COURT
Backlog 6
Budget 208-211
Court of record 116
Judge 248,249,261,262
Reform 123
Resolution
Appropriation from Contingent fund, R123, R332 80,268-269
Regrading of position, R138 88-89
Transfer of funds, R331 266-268
State take over 109,149,247
System 109
D
DEPOSITORIES, BANK 157,159-160
DEWITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY (see HISTORICAL)
DEWITT PARK 67,106,107,108,178
DISTRICT ATTORNEY 42,53,68,74-75,84,99,211,212,266,268
DOGS
Leash Law (Groton) 178
Quarantine 34,145,164,260
Resolution
Apportionment dog monies, R22 17
Authorization to execute agreement, SPCA, R29 23,27,30
Authorization to request dog quarantine, R273 185
Dog enumerator audit, R296 252
Local Law No 1 (Authorization for SPCA to seize
and impound dogs) R48 37,33-34,41
Local Law No 5 (redemption fees dogs)
R295, R315 251-252,261,262-263
SPCA
Committee to study 23
Contract 14,92,100
Establish changes 27
Inaction 12
Report 59
Service 98
DRUG COORDINATOR 22,34,42,44,98
E
EASEMENTS 129
EAST ITHACA CORRIDOR 21
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 156,164,179
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION 21,54,57,228,263
ELECTIONS
Appointment, Election Commissioner 271
Budget 196,217
9
Canvass of votes 179,283-292
Case, pending 157,166
Necessaiy funds 247
Report, apportionment of election expenses 282
Resolutions
Appoitionment of election expenses, R269 184
Award of bid, supplies, R49, R179, R210 38,110,140
Transfer of funds, R331 267
Resolution, other county 84
Supplies 35
ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING 249,250
EMERGENCY MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 118
EMPLOYEES
Budget 232
Conti act 4,5,11
County -wide policy 43
Hiring above minimum—possibility of 53
Meeting 14,52
Negotiations 5,13,67
Resolutions
Approval of 1977-78 county civil service employees'
contract, R313 262
Imposition of settlement 1976 contract, R43 31,32
Transfer of funds, R331 267
Unfair labor practice charge 86,157 181,249
ENVIRONMENTAL
Conservation
Beverage container 164,179
Cleaning streams, emergency situations 109
Creek bed, Caroline 247
Impact statement 6,21,25,98
Public hearing notice 91
Quality review act 21,26
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Annual report 20,294-295
Appointments 19,24,75,133,144,155,162,176
CETA funding, secretary 76,77,84
Chairman of 247
Concorde 20
Freshwater wetlands protection law 123,124,164
Minutes 91,99
Previous chairman 7
Resignations 124,125,156
EQUALIZATION RATES
Certification of 21,67,146
Notice of tentative 26,146,178
Resolution
Establish county equalization rates, R255 171
Table 245
EXTENSION SERVICE
Agi eement 51
Annual report 277-280
Constitution and by laws 51
National 4-H week 138
Resolutions
Authorization to execute agreement, R67 46
Authorization to execute agreement, 4-H, R127 81-82
Authorization to execute agreement, Office for the
Aging, R19, R118 16,79
Transfer of funds, R331 267
10
F
FAMILY COURT
Amendment to Family Court Act
Budget
Correspondence, Family Court Bills
Efficiency
Judge
Judicial law—impact on employees
Problem
Resolutions
Creation of position, R128 (typist)
Creation of position, R139 (typist)
Transfer of funds, R227
Resolution Rockland County
FAMILY MEDICINE PROGRAM
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION
FIRE
Annual report
Appointments
Bids, recorders, radio equipment
Budget
Committee meeting
Advisory Board
Funding, Equipment programs
McLean Fire District
Prevention academy
Resolutions
1 Approval by-laws, Fire Advisory Board, R14
1 Authorization to
Advertise for bids, radios, R245
Advertise for bid, truck, R246
Execute agreement, fire protection specialist, R274
Execute agreement, City of Ithaca, dispatchers, R31
Purchase transmitters, receivers, R260
Purchase truck, R261
Award of bid
Radios, R38
Recorder, R39
Creation of position, Dispatcher, R231
Reclassification of position, typist, R232
Regrading of position, fire coordinator, R317
Resolution in support of establishment of national academy
for fire prevention and control in Southern
Tier Region, R70
Standardization of communication equipment maintenance—
additional departments, R57
Survey and study by state fire and emergency service
Upgrading fire and disaster coordinator position
FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
FLOOD
Claims
Cleaning streams, emergency situations
, Declaration of disaster area
Disaster relief program
July 11
Resolution
Request to declare—Tompkins County disaster area, R167
FORESTRY
Program
Resolutions
Authorization to retain consulting forester, R147
11
84
210
85,86
109
248,249,261
125,149
22
82
89,96,86
151-152
84
43,74
9,11,106,255
293
19,24,271
22,27
222
85
109
7
107,123
41
14
160
161
185
23
173-174
174
29
29
153
154
263
47
40
125
35,68
40,57
146
109
107
138
99,106
104
66,67,84,124-125
93
Authorizing participation in NYS DEC county
forestry program, R101
Establishing budget, R119
FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION LAW
FUEL COORDINATOR
G
GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES BOARD
GROTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
H
HEALTH
Biggs building
Board of health
Budget
Clinic
Complaint, certification, septic system
Comprehensive health planning
Family services
Health services alliance
Health systems agency
Measles innoculation
Medical assistance contract—termination
Medical services
Motion—Stevenson
Resolutions
Approving concept of the Health Services Agency (HSA)
Program in Tompkins County, R146
Authorization to execute contract, swine flu, R182
Creation of position, R188
Participation in Health Services Alliances, R83
Transfer of funds, R183, R331
State aid, public health
Swine flu
HIGHWAY
Budget
Cuts in aid
Donovan Plan
Facility, Town of Ithaca
Hearing, Work week
Highway workers
Landfill bids
Resolutions
Appropriation from contingent funds, R332
Approval of appropriation from maintenance of county
roads and bridges, R302
Award of bids, bridge materials, R8
Bridge, Town of Caroline, R181
Standardization, communication equipment, maintenance, R57
Snow and ice agreement, R168
Transfer of funds, R331
Urging NYS Legislature to authorize funding, R17
Route 13
Route 96
Situation
Urging NYS Legislature to authorize funding, R17
HISTORICAL
HOSPITAL
Appointment, executive committee to work with Cowper
Assembly bill A10948
69-70
79
123,124,164,174,177
13,53
247
12,265
108
25,162,270
194-195,273-224
4,8,13,21,25,26,27
124
106
27
54,68,77,85,86,92,99-100,124,248,261
6,27,35,42,52,59, 68,99,107,123,124
60,76
21
42
54
93
117
119
56
117,267
260
76,108,117,138,146,164
203,218,234-236
21
13
106
68
109
166
12
269
254-255
9
117
40
104-105
267-268
15
21
21,25,31,35,51
7,25
15
6,107,229,247
139
84
Bids 69,86,93,108,120,138
Biochemist, salary 124
Blue cross 67
Board of Managers
Accrual accounting system 77
Appointments 19-20,271
Appreciation 31
Bids, relocation of existing utilities 26
Board of Representatives on 248
Family medicine centers 43
First draft—hospital facts 123
Governance Committee 180
Introduction 19
Lease of space 92
Letter 19
Minutes 92
Oath of office 22
Officer 19,27
Opposing state legislation 42
Recommendation, voting members 5
Resignations 20
Selection 6
Vacancy 180
Budget 201,233,241
Certificate of insurance—General Arborist 59
Clinic, Cornell 4,8,13,21,25,26 27,43
Construction committee 4,60,68,122,125,139,178,248,261-262
Contract—General Arborist 52
Contract—Seneca Balancing 179
Cowper, Inc 75
Family medicine center 43
Finance 7,12,13,27,60,156,157,180
Fiscal services 43
Groundbreaking 52,59
Governance of 92,180
Hardware 181,247
Laboratory 25,52,67,178,247
Legislation 60
Low occupancy 20
Medicaid reimbursement/programs 108,138
Meeting, reimbursement structure of vendor 54
National hospital week 67
New hospital 34
Obsolete equipment 60
Occupancy rates 59,92,108
Preliminary site work 43,59,86
Progress, architects 7,43,60
Psychiatric care unit 138
Radiographic equipment 76
Resolutions
Abolish position dietician and create position of Diet
Technician, R81 55
Accept proposal—Ernst & Ernst (accrual accounting
system) R124 81
Acceptance of bids—preliminary site work, R61 44
Appreciation, Board of Managers, R42 31
Approval of bids, hospital construction, R194 121
Authorization to
Additional work, hospital construction
(TG Miller) R202 130
Additional work, Levatich Miller Hoffman and
Fred Thomas, R13, R226 12,151
Amend agreement—Fiscal Advisors, Inc , R114 74
13
Engage accounts, Haskins & Sells, R238 158
Execute agreement—equipment planning and interior
design consultant, R102 70
Pay for additional work, hospital construction, R75 50
Pay moving expenses, director of fiscal services, R60 44
Pay Price Waterhouse and Co , R69 47
Proceed with work drawings, architect,
administration offices, R251 168,183
Transfer monies general fund to hospital
construction account, R74 49
Authorize issuance of serial bonds, R195 126-127
Audit of construction costs 56,70-71,87-88,95,103,110,130,
141,160,168,185-186,254
Award of bid, radiology department, R249A 167
Change orders, hospital construction (Donohue -
Halverson and Madison Electric) R250 167
Change orders, preliminary sitework, R103, R133 70,87
Create new position and abolish previous position, R59 43
Create temporary positions, R109 73
Creation of Position
Medical Equipment Technician, R129 82
X-ray technician, R140 89
Disposal of obsolete equipment, R97 65
Disposition of surplus equipment, R243 160
Instruction to award bid, finish hardware, R298 252-253
Opposition to legislation, R98 66
Providing for consolidation, details, sale of hospital
and Community College bonds, R196 127-129
Realignment of positions, Family Medicine Center, R113 74
Transfer of funds, R331 267
Revised cost estimates 25
Smoking policy 67
Statistics 106
Support of construction 12,13
Utilization 13,42
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Annual report 301-302
Appointments 51,57,271
Budget 181,230
Complaint, Pauline Darrett ' 12,52,59,247
Hearing 54
Resolutions
Episcopal Church, R76 50
Transfer of funds, R331 267
HUMAN SERVICES 26,125,139,145,248
I
INDIGENT DEFENDANT (see ASSIGNED COUNSEL)
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 16,21,35,146,162,179-180
INSURANCE
Consultant 99,139
Coverage 249
Mayper service 100,123
Resolutions
Appointment, self insurance plan administrator, R5 9
Authorization to execute contract—Mayper, R166 104
Workmen's Compensation budget and apportionment—
mutual self insurance plan, R253 168-169
Unemployment 123
INTENSIVE SUPERVISION FACILITY 59
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS STUDY COMMITTEE 53,68,120,133,248
14
J
JAIL
Attempted jail break 77
Budget 194,222
Cuts in budget 260
Minutes, jail advisory committee 98-99
Opposing new minimum standards 138,157
Population of 6
Proposed changes in minimum standards 27,34,51
Psychiatric counseling 5,41
Repair 166
Resolutions
Objecting to proposed changes in minimum standards, R47 37
Raising reimbursement rate of felony inmates, R264 175
Schuyler County contract, boarding of prisoners 41
Smoking regulations 86
JUDGES (SEE COUNTY COURT)
JURY COMMISSION 210
K
KEEPER OF COVERED BRIDGE (NEWFIELD) 31,39,76
L
LEGISLATION
Amend family court act 84
Bottle legislation 146
Change terms, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk 42
Chessie System 75
Election Law 92
1 Marijuana decriminalization 52
One primary day 260
Open meetings law 260
' Opposing legislation, real property taxes 92
i Opposing legislation permitting negotiable order of
withdrawal to savings bonds 51
Proposed legislation, freshwater wetlands 124
Proposed legislation, weights and measures program 145
' Public works employment act 27
Resolutions.
Change terms, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, R115 74-75
Continuation of federal revenue sharing funds, R73 49
Opposition to legislation, R98 66
Railroads, R71 48,77
t Raise reimbursement rates, jail, R264 175
Tuition ceiling and students share operating budget, R64 45
Welfare reform, R204 131
LIBRARY
Annual report 307-308
Appointments, Board of Trustees 165,176,190
Appropriation library fund balance 100
Areas of authority 109
Autonomy, Board of Trustees 92,157,261
Brentlinger, Howard 1' 157,175
Budget 205-206,229,237
Damaged book 34
Director, salary 35,53
Fire protection system 125
Grade increase, library assistant 35
Lights 262
Minutes 92
15
Personnel policy
Problems
Renovation
Resolutions
Appropriation from contingent fund, R332
Appropriation from library fund balance, R157 (TABLED
Authorization to execute contracts, town libraries, R66
Award of bids, furniture, R209
Creation of position, R92
Reclassification of position, R45
Replacement of lighting fixtures, R120
Transfer of funds, R331
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, CORNELL
LOCAL LAWS
Number 1:
SPCA public hearing
Adoption, R48 -'
Received by state
Number 2
Rules, regulating parking of vehicles and traffic,
airport, R82 (public hearing)
Adoption, R90
Number 3
Amend charter, mental health (public hearing)
Adoption, R241
Number 4
Freshwater wetlands (public hearing)
Adoption, R268
Number 5
Establish redemption fees for unlicensed dogs
(pubhc hearing)
Adoption, R315
Number 6
Adopting rules, regulations and fee schedule, airport
(public hearing)
Resolution withdrawn
MEDICAL EXAMINER
MEDICAL SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH
Acting director, Clinic
Board
Appointments
Commendation
Member
Minutes
Nominations
Resignations
Vacancy
Budget
Clinic
Complaint
Drug coordinator
Emergency coverage
Funds, 620
Furniture
Illegal action, Higgins
Insurance for travel
Local Law No 3, amend charter
M
16
a
6
22
100
269
97,105
46
140
63
36
79,80
268
84,87,90-91,123
33-34
37
41
56,58,51
62
146-148
159
174
183-184
251-252,259,261
262-263
255,259
262
5,21,212
42
148,157
31,42,59,75,271
108
35
91,98
27,57
22,27,107,108
148
194,225
34,165
26
22,34,42,98
92,124,180
109
59
107
109
146,156
Meadow House
Acceptance of report, merger
Committee to study merger
Final report, merger
Lease
Merger with Challenge
Organization of
Resignation, director
New director
Policy of commitments
Positions
Reorganization of
Resignation (Batt)
Resignation (Hamlish)
Resolutions
Additional pay (Batt) R207 (LOST)
Additional pay (Collings) R206
Adoption of Local Law No 3, amend charter, R241
Creation of position, R187
Emergency after hours coverage, R289
Reclassification of positions, Commissioner of Mental
Health to Chief Psychiatrist and create position
of Director of Mental Health Services, R208
Reimbursement of Supervising psychiatrist social worker
(appointing Acting Director of Mental Health
Clinic) R240
Transfer of funds, R213, 11331
Upgrading, Director of Mental Health
Weekend and evening coverage
MINE AND LAND RECLAMATION LAW
MORTGAGE TAX
I Explanation of
Report
Resolutions
Apportionment of, R95, R256
MOVING EXPENSES
Policy
Resolutions
Adoption of policy, R229
Amendment, R319
Director of Fiscal Services, R60
1
139
77
124,138
34,35,60,77
77,84,124
22
6,22,27
99,132
42
109
22,52,59,68.76
146,156
124
132
132
159
118
249
140
159
141,267
132,165
157,178-179,248
13,21
166
60,64,65
60,65,172
109,164
152-153
264
44
MUKA, BETTY 7,22,41,43,52,54,68 86,99,100,123,124,125,149,156,260,261
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE REVIEW BOARD 31
I
N
NEWSPAPERS 4,87,110,263
NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY PROGRAM (see OFFICE FOR AGING)
0
OFF TRACK BETTING
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
ACTION funds
Advisory Committee
Annual report
Appointments
Area Plan
Budget
Contract, transportation
Division of continuing education
17
21
85
164,165,190
299-300
51
157,163,243
229
12
148
Increase in funding 260
Nutiition for elderly 5,21,27,42,68,85,140,157,163,167,179,243
Resolutions
Adoption of budget—Nuttrtron for Elderly, R282
Agreement—Extension (rent) R118
Approval application, R236
Approval of RSVP—appropriation from contingent fun
Area Plan, R117, R247, R281
Authorization to execute agreement (space) R19
Create position (Coordinator of Services) R283 (LOST
Execute contract senior citizens, R308
Public hearing—Area Plan, R247
Public hearing—Nutrition for Elderly, R248
Transfer of funds, R184
Resolution re transportation commission
State aid, recreation for elderly
Senior citizens
Subcontract
Withdrawal of resolution budget adjustment
OLD COURTHOUSE (see COUNTY BUILDINGS)
OSWEGO RIVER BASIN STUDY
P
PERSONNEL
Budget
CETA (see CETA)
Department of Labor reports
Discertionary time off, on call child abuse
Emergency jobs program extension act
Employees contract
Hiring above minimum
Labor management committee
Labor management relations
Management survey report
Manpower planning council
Moving expense policy
Negotiations
Opposition to upgrading of personnel commissioner position
Outside employment CTO, DTO
Positions
Public works employment act/bill
Reclassification of positions and salary grade
Reorganization
Resolutions
Adoption of moving expense policy, R229
Amend resolution 229 of 1976 (moving expense policy)
Amend resolution 284 of 1971 (policy of hiring
relatives) R233
Authorization to participate in work study program
Cornell University, R108, R234
Change of grade, creation of positions, abolish
positions—personnel department, R186
Review of personnel department
Study—personnel department
Timekeeping method
Unfair labor practice charge
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
PISTOL PERMITS
PLANNING
Budget
Comprehensive planning studies Phase V
243
79
155
d, R203 130-131
161,163,243
16
243,247,248
256
161,163
161,163
117
41
34
67,125,303-304
59
93
59
216
26,107
139
246
4,5,11
53
120
34,100,107
85
67,76,84
44,109,152-153,164,264
87,165
107
53
108,109
27,34,106,124
76
100
18
152-153
R319 264
154,264
72-73,154
118
109
75
106
86,157,181,249
107,145,246
12,51,67,106,107,145,179,247
230
106,164
i
Department report 13
East Hill Corridor 21
Federal funds, comprehensive planning and management 123,247
Joint planning committee 13
Minutes 92,98
Owego Creek 179
Public works and economic development act of 1965 156,164,179
Public works capital development program 164
Resolutions
Appropriation from contingent fund, R332 268,269
Authorization to request designation as a redevelopment
area, R307 256
County participation in comprehensive planning and
assistance program, R144 90
Transfer of funds, R331 267,268
Tri county solid waste report, R18 15,260
Selective community settlement goal concept 41
Transportation commission 41,113,116
PROBATION
Additional personnel 53,157
Budget 221
Building partitions 68,71
Objection to state take over 246
Resolutions
Appropriation from contingent fund, R105, R332 71,268,269
Creation of position, CETA, R58 40
Transfer of funds, R331 267
p Services, State control 164
PROCEEDINGS 21,184
PROCLAMATIONS 21,67,258
PUBLIC HEARINGS
j Advertising, airport
p Agricultural District 5/Town
Allegheny airlines, airport
1 APCOA, paid parking, airport
Area plan, R247
I Budget, amended (1977), R280
I Budget, proposed (1977), R257
CSEA, R1
Community College Budget
98
of Danby 55,57
98
121
161,163,243
191-192
172,191
4,11
107
1 Local Law No 1, SPCA 33,34
Local Law No 2, adopt rules, regulating parking of vehicles
and traffic, airport, R82
Local Law No 3, Charter amendment, mental health
Local Law No 4, Freshwater wetlands
Local Law No 5, redemption fees dogs
Local Law No. 6, rules and regulations, airport
Town of Dryden, land subdivision
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT
PYRAMID MALL
RADIO EQUIPMENT
RAILROADS
Abandonment, Lehigh Valley
Chessie system
Commuter rail service
Conrail
Federal Register standards
Hearing
R
19
56,58
146-148
174,177,183-184
251-252,259,262
(withdrawn) 255,259,262
52
27,34,106,124,138,145,163
249
13,29,118
107,270
75
34,98
92
67
85,86
Legislation
Preliminary NYS Rail Plan annual update
Public service cases
Resolutions
Preferential acquisition rights of abandoned Lehigh Valley, R247
Request for legislation, R71
Special grade crossing levy, R259
Resolution county officers' conference REPORTS Annual Airport Bicentennial County Administrator County Clerk Election expenses Environmental management council Extension Fire and disaster coordinator Human Rights Commission Library Office for the aging Sealer of weights and measures Senior citizens Sheriff Social services Soil and water conservation Surrogate Veterans' agency General Canvass of votes, 1976 election Clerk to comptroller Industrial Development Agency Regular and supplemental reports on footings of assessment roll 59,77 106 164 260 48 173 53 25,276 260,272-275 34,313-331 281-282 282 20,294-295 277-280 293 301-302 307-308 299-300 298 303-304 25,296-297 305-306 309 300 25 179,283-292 311 179-180 187-189 Report of Budget and administration committee for apportion- ment of general and highway levies, R285 243-244 Social Services statistical report 12,51,52,67,84,99,123,146,179,247 Special franchise report 170 Statement of Town Accounts, 360-364 Summary of real property taxes 310 "Tompkins County Story" 181 Representatives' accounts 312 REPRESENTATIVES Accounts Appointments Budget Chairman Clerk to comptroller Committees Executive session Factfinders report Historical research Introduction, Ray to replace Kerr, District No 8 Meeting, Old Courthouse Member, Social Services Committee Minutes, approval of New York State Association of Counties meeting Procedure of appointments Proceedings Representative Kerr Representative Miller Resignation, District No 8, Enfield/Newfield (Kerr) 20 312 3,4,145-146,148 207 7,8,83,138,146,157 311 4,7,14,22 19,26,31,51,108 3,4 67 138 67,120 83 5,12,20,25, 34,41,51,58,66 20,53,106 57 21 144-145 67,83 124,133 Resolutions Amendment of rules, R197 129 Authorization to advertise for bids, proceedings, R270 184 Award of bid, 1977 proceedings, R292 251 Clerk, correction of errors and print annual reports, R4 8 Contingent fund, R228 152 Date of organization meeting, R329 266 Imposition of settlement, 1976 employees' contract, R43 32 Print audit statements, towns, R327 266 Transfer of funds, R227, R331 151-152,266 Supervisors' and County Legislators' conference 13,99,100 Supervisors served since 1817 145 RESPECT Resolutions Brentlinger, Howard, R265 175 Stevenson, S Harvey, R266 175-176 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD 19 REVENUE SHARING Application forms 60 Budget 242 Direct deposit, electronic funds transfer 76 Extension 76,92 Human Services Coahtion recommendation 164 Letters 52 Meeting 60 I Payments 164 i Recommendations 181 I Resolutions Appropriation from, R294, R316 251,263 Authorization to execute contract, R37 28 Authorization to execute contract Day Care and Child Development, R326 265-266 Encouraging passage of federal legislation, Federal Revenue Sharing, R154 93,96 Request for legislation continuation of Federal Revenue Sharing fund, R73 49 Transfer of fund, R293 251 South Hill Child Care Center S4 ROUTE 13 21,78,98,123 ROUTE 96 21,25,31,35,51,98,108,123 RULES OF BOARD 109,129,164-165 1 1 S SPCA Complaints 12,25 1 Contract 14,92,100 Local Law No 1 33-34,37,41 Report 59 Resolutions Authorization to execute agreement, R29 23,27,30 Service 98 I Study 24 SALES TAX Amount owed to towns 27,246 Assembly bill 12 Meeting re distribution 93 Protest assessment without contacting owners --146 I Report sales tax adjustments 22,60,86,100 Request sales tax monies Towns of Ithaca and Groton 246,260 Share of monies received by city 52 21 Tax seminar in Rochester 164 Town of Dryden rescind their resolution re sales tax 156 SANITARY LANDFILL 166,230 SENIOR CITIZENS (see OFFICE FOR THE AGING) SEPTIC TANK SLUDGE 107,124,164,261 SEWER 25,27,51,53,77,106,156 SHERIFF Annual report 25,296-297 Attempted jail break 77 Budget 194,196,221 Car bids 22,27 Change term 42,53,68,84 Commendation, deputy 14 Position 35 Resolutions Amendment of Resolution No 40—award of bid—cars, R151 95 Appropriation from contingent fund, R332 269 Award of bid, car, R40 29 Creation of positions, R44 35,36 Request for legislation, change terms, District Attorney, County Clerk, Sheriff, R115 74-75 Standardization of communication equipment, R57 40 Transfer of funds, R331 267-268 SOCIAL SERVICES Annual report 106,305-306 Annual social services program plan 99,164 Budget 52,226-227 Child protective unit caseload, status of 98 Consultant work 52 Contract consultant—Cornell 59,68 County home 41 County officers' convention 53 Distribution—public assistance appropriation 6 Funding 123 Information Referral System 110,146 Legislation 13 Local programs 25 Management report 25 Medicaid prescriptions 165 Minutes 92 Monthly report 12,51,52,67,84,99,123,179,247 On call child abuse section case 22,109 Resolutions Abolish position, Director of Social Services and create position, administrative assistant, R110 73,83 Appropriation from contingent fund, R28 23 Authorization to execute agreement—Cornell, R116 78 Authorization to execute lease (space)—City of Ithaca, R10 10,18 Creation of positions, R16, R314 14,262 Disposition of records, R275 185 Relative to SSI and MA benefits, R23 17 Request for legislation—welfare reform, R204 131 Transfer of funds, R331 267,268 Social welfare examiners positions 14 Updated cost allocation plan 51 Welfare reform 5,20,21,59,67,91,106,123,124,125,138,145,164,179,246-247 SOIL CONSERVATION 27,31,231,309 SOUTHERN TIER EAST 7,46,91,124,178,181,247 SPECIAL FRANCHISE REPORT 169-170 STATE AID 197-200,203,257-258,260 22 STATEMENT OF TOWN ACCOUNTS 360-364 STENOGRAPHERS EXPENSES 124 STREAM PROTECTION LAW 99,109 SUPERVISORS' AND COUNTY LEGISLATORS' ASSOCIATION 21,99,100 SUPREME COURT 80,172-173,209 SURROGATE COURT Annual report 300 Budget 194,210 Judge 248,249,261 1 Transfer of funds 266 SWINE FLU 76,108,117,138,146,164 1 T TAX Resolutions I Acceptance of bids, county -owned property, R107 71,72 Adoption of apportionment of taxes, R286 246 Approving completed tax rolls, R297 252 Consolidation of taxes, charges, penalties, R106 71 Printing tax rates, R288 246 Returned school tax, R271 184 Schedule of real property taxes 310 Tax levy, R287 246 TELEPHONE (CENTREX SYSTEM) 75,84,99,107 THINNING TREES (see FORESTRY) TOWING POLICY 42 TRANSFER OF FUNDS Resolutions General fund to hospital construction, R74 49 Office for the aging, R184 117 1 Mental health department, R213 141 Public health department, R183 117 Supreme court, R258 172-173 Various departments, R227 151-152 1TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 35,41,52,53,60,113,163-164 TRAVEL REQUEST 27 TRI COUNTY SOLID WASTE 15,52,92,109,124,139 V ,VETERANS Appointment, director 18 Annual report 25 i Budget 228 Combination with state office 11,21 Commendation, director 12,21,24 Complaint, disposition of records 20 Employment of Vietnam veterans 21 Memorial, DeWitt Park 178 Number of flags, Memorial Day 84 Resolutions Abolishment of county office and appointment of director, R24 18 Support of 12,25 WATER AGENCY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION W 23 5 168-169 Y YOUTH Ad hoc youth committee Audit report/Neighborhood Youth Corps Budget Final report, establishment of county -wide youth bureau Funding Meeting Resolutions Authorization to execute contracts—Division for Youth Projects, R310 Authorization to execute youth service project application, R309 Establishment of county youth bureau, R267 (Tabled) Public hearing, county youth bureau, R262 Restoration of funding, Division for Youth, R72 Summary of final meeting Summer youth recreation program Youth Bureau, establishment of 24 6,42,59,85,148 84 228 156,157 59,99,165-166 109 257 256-257 181-183 174,177-178 49 164 91,139-140 165-166,181-183,247