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1974 PROCEEDINGS
Board of
REPRESENTATIVES
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
GARY A. LEE, Chairman
Ithaca, N Y
PHYLLIS B. HOWELL, Clerk
Lansing, N Y
1974 PROCEEDINGS
Board of
REPRESENTATIVES
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
GARY A LEE, Chairman
Ithaca, N Y
PHYLLIS B. HOWELL, Clerk
Lansing, N Y
IN MEMORY
GLENN A TURNER
TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO 274—RESOLUTION OF RESPECT—GLENN A TURNER
Moved by Mr Dates, Unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, Glenn A Turner, Airport Manager, died in a tragedy on the
30th day of November, 1974 and
WHEREAS, Glenn A Turner was Manager of the Tompkins County Airport
for more than sixteen years, and
WHEREAS, he had been involved in commercial aviation in Tompkins
County since 1951 having previously been employed by Robinson Airlines and
Mohawk Airlines, and
WHEREAS, he had served with the United States Air Force in the Second
World War as a B-24 nose gunner with the 15th Division in France, earning the
Air Medal and seven other decorations in fifteen missions, and
WHEREAS, during his years as manager, he was directly and indirectly
responsible for many improvements at the airport such as directional beam, con-
trol tower, instrument landing system, extensions of the runway and moderniza-
tion of the terminal building, and
WHEREAS, Glenn was greatly respected by his peers in the Airport Man-
agement business both in New York State and elsewhere, and
WHEREAS, he was dedicated to his career as Airport Manager as well as
his family and community, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its deep appreciation
and gratitude for the years of service that Glenn A Turner has given to the
County of Tompkins,
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its deep sympathy
to the family of Glenn A Turner,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board officially names the Terminal Building
presently located on said Airport and any sucressoi Terminal Building the
"Glenn A Turner Terminal" an official dedication date to be announced in
the future,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a certified copy to be forwarded to the family of Glenn A Turner
7op row, telt to tight — Erie J MiIlei, Jr , 1o«ns of Caroline, Danby , Donald J Culligan, District No 2, Cin of Ithaca, Louis R Webstei,
District No 3, City of Ithaca, Harry A Kerr, Towns of Enfield, Newfield, Claude W Holden, Town of Groton, Gary A Lee, Town of
Dryden, Bryant Robe), District No 5, City of Ithaca, Robert I Watios, Town of Dryden, Hugh S MacNeil, Town of Ithaca, Herbert W
Haight, Town of Ulysses, Robert I Williamson, County Attorney, Bottom row, left to 'tont — John C CRnes, District No 1, City of Ithaca,
Besei]y E Lis esa), Town of Ithaca, Kathryn Dimmick, Deputy Clerk, Phyllis B Howell, Clerk, Sandra L Babcock, Stenog apher, LeGrace
G Benson, District No 4, Cin- of Ithaca, Harris B Dates, Town of Lansing
State of New York
County of Tompkins
Board of Representatives
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 1974, contained in this volume is true
and correct
GARY A LEE,
Chazrman of Board of Representatzves
PHYLLIS B HOWELL,
Clerk of Board of Representatzves
January 7, 1974 3
ORGANIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974
Pursuant to Section 151 of the County Law and resolution no 347 adopted
by the Board of Representatives on December 17, 1973, the Board of Representa-
tives convened at its chambers in the Court House in the City of Ithaca, New
York, on Monday, January 7, 1974 at 7 30 p 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 No 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, 114 Bank Street, Newfield
Groton 9—Claude W Holden, R D 1, Groton
NE Ithaca Town 10—Robert L Bruce, 504 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca
SE Ithaca Town 11—Beverly E Livesay, 147 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca
W Ithaca Town 12—Hugh S MacNeil, 132 Glenside Road, Ithaca
Dryden 13—Gary A Lee, 940 Dryden Road, Ithaca
Dryden 14—Robert I Watios, 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
The Deputy County Clerk, Lucille Grinnell, administered the Oath of Office
to the board 0
At this time the Clerk announced that the first order of business was the
election of a temporary chairman and that nominations were open
Mr Dates placed the name of Hugh S MacNeil in nomination It was Moved
by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, and Carried, That nominations be closed
and the Clerk cast one ballot for Mr MacNeil as Temporary Chairman He took
the Chair
The next order of business was the election of a Permanent Chairman Mr
Kerr placed in nomination the name of Gary Lee Mr Bruce placed in nomination
the name of Donald Culligan It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Haight,
and Carried, That nominations be closed Hugh Hurlbut and John Murphy were
appointed as tellers and the ballots were passed The vote resulted Lee -8 Cul-
ligan -7 Mr Lee as declared chairman and he took the chair
Mr Lee said it was a privilege for him to accept this high honor He said he
will try to demonstrate positive, non-partisan leadership and conduct the office i
with the upmost of dignity, discipline, dedication, diplomacy and the leadership
which shall be dedicated to the analysis of the merits, issues before the board and
try to commit them to moving ahead to solutions in the best interests of all Tomp-
kins County citizens He said over sixty years of experience went with retiring
board members and he extended a warm welcome on behalf of the incumbents, to
the new members of this board He outlined some areas of which he thinks they
will be occupying more time such as tax stabilization, revenue structure, health
facilities as pertains to the hospital and as pertains to recommendations for pri-
mary care units, continued commitment to first rate public health department,
county water and sewer, implementation of federal and environmental pollution
act which is now in effect and is going to probably accelerate the necessity to
develop county water and sewer situations as the acquisition of permits become
more difficult, transportation—to continue upgrading the airport, Route 13,
Route 96, Octopus, Railroads, and suggestion by the Budget and Administration
Committee to explore the possibility of a county bus system, education, TC3 and
the continued commitment to vocational objectives, Library, Public Safety and
the upgrading of our law enforcement officers and their training, Under the
Corrections—the Half Way House and Work Release Program, for new ways and
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types of incarseration, Recreation—he thinks the county needs to look at pos-
sibilities of the formation of a recreation commission which would be made up
of all municipalities within Tompkins County, Consolidation of Services—sig-
nificant steps have been already made in a number of areas and he is sure they
can continue that commitment, agricultural protection in the agriculture districts
which has been under the leadership of Harry Kerr in the past four years, their
unqualified commitment to planning under the able leadership of Commissioner
Liguori, Bi -Centennial Commission He said there is no question of the need to
investigate continuously the combination of social and human services Also, the
economic growth of this county is extremely important In summary, a series of
changes and challenges will be with them during the next four years and he is
confident they will join him in resolving their continued commitment for progress
within this county A course of action founded upon three key words—unity,
leadership, accomplishments
The next order of business was the election of an acting chairman pursuant
to Local Law No 2, 1963 Mr Dates placed in nomination the name of Harry Kerr
Mr Webster placed in nomination the name of Donald Culligan Ballots were
passed and the vote resulted Kerr -8 Culligan -7 Mr Kerr was declared acting
chairman
The next order of business was the election of a deputy chairman, pursuant
to Local Law No 2, 1963 Mr Culligan placed in nomination the name of Robert
Bruce Mr Haight placed in nomination the name of Hugh S MacNeil It was
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr that nominations be closed Ballots
were passed and the vote resulted MacNeil -8 Bruce -7 Mr MacNeil was de-
clared deputy chairman
The next order of business was the election of interim successor, pursuant to
Local Law No 2, 1963 Mr Miller placed in nomination the name of Claude Holden
It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr and Carried that nominations
be closed and the clerk cast one ballot Mr Holden was declared interim suc-
cessor
The next order of business was the appointment of the clerk of the Board
Mr Dates placed in nomination the name of Phyllis B Howell It was Moved by
Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Webster and Carried, That the nominations be closed
and the Secretary cast one ballot Mrs Howell was declared clerk
The next order of business was the appointment of the deputy clerk Mr
Watros placed in nomination the name Kathryn Dimmick It was moved by Mr
Miller, seconded by Mr Webster and Carried, That nominations be closed and the
clerk cast one ballot Mrs Dimmick was declared deputy clerk
The next order of business was the appointment of a county attorney Mr
Holden placed in nomination the name of Robert I Williamson It was Moved by
Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Dates and Carried, That nominations be closed and
the Clerk cast one ballot Mr Williamson was declared county attorney
The next order of business was the appointment of jail physician Mr Mac-
Neil placed in nomination the name of John Maines It was Moved by Mr Dates,
seconded by Mr Holden and Carried that nominations be closed and the clerk
cast one ballot Mr Maines was declared jail physician
It was Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Holden and Carried That resolu-
tions not on the agenda pertaining to Correction of Labor Grade—Social Services,
Re -grading of Positions—Social Services, and Acceptance of Bid to Move the De-
Witt Historical Society from the Old Court House to Clinton House, be considered
RESOLUTION NO. 1—CORRECTION OF LABOR GRADE—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Webster and adopted
RESOLVED, That the position of Director of Administrative Services, com-
petitive class, labor grade XIII be placed in labor grade XIV, effective immedi-
ately
RESOLUTION NO. 2—RE-GRADING OF POSITIONS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Webster and adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the American Association of Industrial
Management, following a re-evaluation of the positions of Social Welfare Ex-
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aminer, Senior Social Welfare Examiner, Principal Social Welfare Examiner, and
Head Social Welfare Examiner, That these positions be placed in the following
labor grades, effective immediately
Social Welfare Examiner Labor Grade VIII (08-16)
Senior Social Welfare Examiner Labor Grade X (10-16)
Principal Social Welfare Examiner Labor Grade XI (11-23)
Head Social Welfare Examiner Labor Grade XIII (13-25)
RESOLUTION NO. 3—ACCEPTANCE OF BID TO MOVE THE DEWITT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM OLD COURT HOUSE
TO CLINTON HOUSE
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr, and adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has agreed to underwrite the cost of
moving the DeWitt Historical Society from the Old Court House to their new
quarters in the Clinton House, and
WHEREAS, bid announcements were duly advertised, and
WHEREAS, the low bidder for the moving of equipment, furnishings and
artifacts was George E Treyz, Inc in the amount of $2,215, and
WHEREAS, fifty per cent of the cost of moving is reimburseable from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under a
grant agreement, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the low bid by George E Treyz, Inc be and it is hereby
accepted, and that the Commissioner of Planning is authorized to consummate
the arrangements
Mr Bruce reported that the Planning Board has appointed a committee to
look into the possibility of a recreation commission and he is expecting a report
soon He also requested to bring up a motion at the next meeting to amend the
rules of the board to read that the second Monday meeting of the month shall
be convened at 10 a m and the fourth Monday meeting to convene at 7 30 p m
Mr Webster reported the first resident has moved into the new Half Way
House They are looking forward to more this month He said the Criminal Justice
Committee will meet at 3 30 p m on Wednesday They have been meeting regular-
ly for the past four months
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said the Hospital Construction Committee
appointed by Mr Graves has met several times and they are talking with people
in the architectural business
Mr MacNeil said the AABD Conversion to Social Security has taken place In
the rules and regulations of this changeover, any person who belongs in the
category of aged, disabled or bhnd is eligible for services in the Social Services
Department
Mr Lee said the Budget and Administration Committee has received a letter
from the Groton Child Development Center notifying them of an additional grant
of $15,000 from the Appalachia Regional Commission enabling them to sign a
construction contract and purchase land for their future child development
center They noted their appreciation of the interest of the committee and its
help in contacting Senator Smith, Assemblywoman Cook and Congressman Robi-
son
1 Mr Lee also said he is asking the County Administrator to schedule a series
of briefings by county department heads for the benefit of new board members
He also noted that strict enforcement of the rules of the board is an approach
which should be adhered to and asked for cooperation He stated it is felt that
the Executive Committee was not that fruitful, therefore, he would like the
board's consideration of endorsing the idea that all members of the board be on
the Executive Committee to be convened as a working session as Committee of
the Whole
He also reported that he has sent formal notification of his resignation as
Chairman of the Tompkins County Republican Committee
On Motion, meeting adjourned.
6 January 14, 1974
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present -14 Excused—Representative Miller -1
Members, and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the January 7th Organization Meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Received certificates of final state equalization rates for the Villages of
Dryden -69, Freeville-67, Groton -81, Cayuga Heights -67, Trumansburg-71,
pistol permits for the month of December totalled $72 00, Department of Trans-
portation sent copy of approved Consultant Agreement between Tompkins County
and Arnold Thompson Associates, Inc for Tompkins County Airport Master Plan
Study NYSDOT Project No 3902 00, Department of Transportation executed
agreement for Professional Services Ithaca -Cortland Economic Growth Center,
Area Study—D54850, P F 6421, PIN 3800 39121, New York State Public Service
Commission opinion and order directing statewide voltage reduction, notice of
public hearing re revisions in the zoning ordinance of the City of Ithaca, notice
of public hearing re amendments to the zoning ordinance of the Town of Ithaca,
Third Judicial Department of The State of New York advising the provision of at
least one uniformed officer at terms of Supreme and County Court and particular-
ly in criminal terms of County Court, New York State Executive Department
Office for the Aging acknowledging receipt of our letter of intent regarding the
establishment of a Tompkins County Office for the Aging, New York State Elec-
tric & Gas stating that at some time in the future additional electric transmission
lines will be needed in the Lake Ridge area in response to the formation of an
agricultural district in the northerly end of Tompkins County, Resolution from
the Tompkins County, Hospital Medical Staff unanimously expressing full confi-
dence in the ability and integrity of Hospital Administrator and the Board of
Managers, resolution from Cortland County re 1973-1974 payments to TC3 and
audit of capital expenditures of TC3, weekly construction reports of TC3, minutes
and resolutions of TC3 Board of Trustees re audit of capital expenditures claims
No 76 and 77, capital equipment, future use of Groton campus, and appreciation
of Cortland and Tompkins County boards, Mrs Marion Schickel, Adelbert Smith
and Mrs Florence Fitzgerald, minutes of County Planning Board of December 12
Under privilege of the floor, Mrs Pauline Darret spoke again relative to her
complaint regarding the New York State Human Rights Commission She re-
quested a reduction in her property taxes
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Holden said the Tompkins County Jury Commission met and Thomas
Griffin was reappointed Jury Commissioner for a four-year term At this time
Chairman Lee reappointed Mr Holden to the Jury Commission
Mr Bruce reported there is a vacancy on the Soil Conservation District Board
to replace Beach Stover who does not wish to be reappointed
Mr John Murphy, County Administrator, reported he attended on January 8,
1974 an Off Track Betting Information Meeting held in Oneida County and was
attended by 11 of the 14 counties which comprise Region 6 For purposes of Off -
Track Betting, New York State has been divided into seven regions Tompkins
County is included in Region 6 If sufficient interest is expressed, a steering com-
mittee will be formed in Region 6 with one member from each interested county
The purpose of the steering committee is to coordinate activities within the
Region, and to put together a proposal to enable each county legislative body to
decide if they wish to participate in the formation of the corporation In order
to analyze a county's potential as a member of the corporation, a feasibility study
would be required which can be performed by the county itself, an independent
CPA firm or Management Research firm, or Equipment Vendors (Control Data
Corporation or American Totalizer) An independent CPA firm or management
research firm was recommended, and if a county contracts for such a study they
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will of course be required to pay the fee involved No commitment was made at
the informal meeting of January 8 Chairman Lee referred this question to the
Budget and Administration Committee for study
County Attorney Williamson reported he has appointed Attorney Paul Tavelli
as his assistant and noted he has added additional duties to the part-time position
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce and Carried, That the fol-
lowing resolutions be added to the agenda Authorization to Pay Consultant—
Police Communication Systems, Amend Contract—EOC, Amendment of Rules
of the Board
RESOLUTION NO. 4—AUTHORIZATION TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO
MAKE PAYMENTS FOR 1974
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster and adopted
WHEREAS, this Board has approved the 1974 Budget and appropriated the
sums thereunder required for the operation of County Government for the year
1974, 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 di-
rected to pay out during 1974 from the various budgetary items monies to various
contracting agencies pursuant to contract and accounts, charges and claims of the
various agencies and departments of the county after audit by the County Ad-
inimstrator of duly certified bills for said expenditures
RESOLUTION NO. 5—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—WATER
—TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden and adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Tompkins -
Cortland Community College and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee,
That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized
to execute agreement for water with the Village of Dryden, copy of which is on
file with the Clerk of the Board,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon adoption of a
concurrent resolution by the Board of Supervisors of Cortland County,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to the Board of Trustees, the President, and to the Superintendent
of Buildings and Grounds of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College, to the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Cortland County and to the County Ad-
ministrator
RESOLUTION NO 6—SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION—EMERGENCY
BOILER WORK—COUNTY HOME
Moved by Mr Bruce, Seconded by Mr Holden and adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 148, dated May 29, 1973 authorized emergency
boiler replacement at the County Home with a total outside price of $25,000 based
upon estimates from Donohue -Halverson, and
WHEREAS, during the course of the work it was determined that the con-
dition of the stokers was far worse than suspected and could only be rebuilt as
they are no longer manufactured, an additional hot water heater had to be in-
stalled, more piping, valves and safety controls had to be replaced than antici-
pated, and the engineer's design cost was omitted in the original estimate, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works authorized extra work as the
need arose, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the sum of $12,300 be appropriated from Contingent Fund
(Code A-1990) to Capital Construction Account—County Home,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfers on his books, and authorized to pay bills to the
total amount of $37,900
1RESOLUTION NO. 7—AUDIT OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -14 Noes -0 Absent—
Miller-1 Resolution adopted
i WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
;Committee in the amount of $414,444 83 to be paid from the Capital Construction
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Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are Claim No 77—Con-
struction—$414,444 83
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved
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. 8—AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT—ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce Ayes -14 Noes -0 Absent—
Miller-1 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 225, dated August 27, 1973, and Resolution No
300, dated November 12, 1973, adopted by this board, the County indicated that
it would accept certain funds for out-of-school and in -school programs, and
WHEREAS, out-of-school program No 4395-36 is to be amended to add
$4,952 00 which is 3 5 per cent of the total original grant, and would allow for
seven new slots, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins County Economic Op-
portunity Corporation for the amendment of the in -school and out-of-school pro-
gram pursuant to the Agreement of the United States Department of Labor,
RESOLVED, further, That reimbursement by the County to the Economic
Opportunity Corporation will not exceed the monies received from the Federal
Government for the said program
RESOLUTION NO. 9—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSULTANT—TOMPKINS
COUNTY POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Absent—
Miller-1 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, Resolution No 161, dated June 11, 1973 authorized renovations to
the jail to accommodate the new Police Communications System and $16,400 was
allocated for such renovation including consultants design costs, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is directed to
pay the sum of $1,720 00 to Personius-Wadsworth-Molten for said design, the
amount being within said allocation
RESOLUTION NO. 10—AMENDMENT OF RULES OF THE BOARD
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes—Representatives Live -
say, Robey, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan -7 Noes—Dates, Haight,
Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Watros, Lee -7 Absent—Miller-1 Resolution Lost.
WHEREAS, a proposed amendment to Rule I of the Board was introduced
January 7, 1974, and
WHEREAS, said proposed change is that the second meeting of the month be
held at 7 30 in the evening, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Section 2 of Rule I of the Rules of the Board be amended
to provide that the second meeting of the month be held at 7 30 in the evening
Mr Bruce said the purpose of requesting evening meetings is to make the
board accessible to more people in the community in terms of those who attend
meetings and people who might be interested in serving as members of the board
Also, he said many board members have to make a sacrifice because they have
to take time off from work to attend meetings
Mr Holden spoke in favor of day meetings, Mr Culligan spoke in favor of
evening meetings, Mrs Livesay said although she prefers day meetings she
agrees with the points made, Mr Dates said the points were well taken but he
felt there should have been discussion on this before the election last year
RESOLUTION NO. 11—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Absent—
Miller-1 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
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General Fund $ 58,526 91
Encumbrances 33,835 56
Transfer of Funds 640 11
Airport 5,151 34
Highway 85,441 76
Dog Fund 358 00
Compensation Insurance 32 20
$183,785 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 Commissioner of Budget and Administration be and he
hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various
funds appropriated therefor
At this time Mr Kerr said each of the following persons he will be nominat-
ing have been contacted and agreed to serve on Library Board of Trustees
Mr Kerr placed in nomination the name of Elaine Lampman to fill the un-
expired term of John V Moynes on the Library Board of Trustees Said term ex-
pires December 31, 1974 Upon hearing no further nominations, Elaine Lampman
was declared a member of said board
Mr Kerr placed in nomination the name of Bert Scofield to serve on the
Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term Said term to expire December 31,
1978 Upon hearing no further nominations, Mr Scofield was declared a member
of said board
Mr Kerr placed in nomination the name of Arthur Mizener to serve on the
Library Board of Tiustees for a five-year term Said term to expire December 31,
1978 Upon hearing no further nominations, Mr Mizener was declared a member
of said board
The Chairman appointed Harris Dates to be representative to the Finger
Lakes Association
Upon hearing no objections, the Cnairman appointed William Agard, Robert
Carpenter, Glen Cline to the Bovine Tuberculosis and Animal Health Committee
for a one-year term which expires December 31, 1974
Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman appointed Harris Dates, Chairman,
John Clynes and himself as members of the Industrial Development Agency
The Chairman appointed Beverly Livesay and LeGrace Benson to the County
Extension Service for a one-year term which expires December 31, 1974
Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman appointed Everett Morgan to the
Multiple Residence Review Board for a three-year term which expires December
31, 1976
Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman appointed Ira Reed as Sportsmen's
Representative to the Wildhfe Management District Board for a two-year term
which expires December 31, 1975 End John Churey as the County Representative
for a two-year term which expires December 31, 1975
Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman appointed Claude Holden to the
District Forest Practice Board for a two-year term which expires December 31,
1975
1 The Chairman appointed Harry Kerr and Donald Culligan to the Hospital
Construction Committee
1 The following appointments to the Fire Advisory Board were approved
Delegates and Alternates to the Fire Advisory Board -1974
City of Ithaca (Ithaca Fire Dept )—(4) Home Phone
Deg William Sullivan
103 E Tompkins St , Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-0165
Alt Robert Cook
115 E York St , Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-0554
3 Deg Charles Tuckerman
310 W Green St , Ithaca, N Y 14850 (bus) 272-1234
Alt Charles Weaver
310 W Green St , Ithaca, N Y 14850 (bus) 272-1234
10 January 14, 1974
Deg James Sheehan
2282 Slaterville Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 539-7370
Alt John Harding
340 Nelson Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 272-1318
Deg W Lyle Neigh
321 S Titus Ave , Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-2434
Alt William Henry
307 W State St, Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-5053
Village of Cayuga Heights (Cay Hts Fire Dept )—(2)
Deg Ned Boice
513 Warren Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 257-0321
Alt Edward Collins
423 Etna Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 257-0930
Deg Richard Vorhis
106 Kay St , Ithaca, N Y 14850 257-2435
Alt Gary R Moravec
805 S Plain St, Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-1562
Town of Lansing (S Lansing, Ludlowville, N Lansing,
Lansingville, Lansing #5 Fire Companies)—(2)
Deg David L Beckley AC
R D #2, 248 Breed Rd , Locke, N Y 13092 497-0399 (315)
Alt Floyd Ophnger, Jr
233 Ludlowville Rd , Lansing, N Y 14882 533-7338
Deg Max Crozier
7 Peruville Rd , Lansing, N Y 14882 533-4044
Alt Frederick Steinhardt
233 Asbury Rd , Lansing, N Y 14882 273-8435
Town of Groton (Groton & McLean F D )—(2)
Deg Edward Smith
708 Elm St , Groton, N Y 13073 898-3567
Alt Louis Sovocool
105 Dewey Ave , Groton, N Y 13073 898-3145
Deg Clifford Hebdon
P 0 Box 12, McLean, N Y 13102 838-3431
Alt Harold Reese
14 McLean -Cortland Rd , McLean, N Y 13102 838-8266
Town of Dryden (Dryden, Freeville, & Varna Fire
Depts )—(3)
Deg Edward Bell
57 Mill St , Dryden, N Y 13503 844-8872
Alt Donald Hansen
South St Ext , Dryden, N Y 13053 844-5177
Deg Edward Murdock
728 Lansing-Peruville Rd , Groton, N Y 13073 898-4403
Alt Joseph Petersen
192 W Dryden Rd , R D #1, Freeville 13068 844-9396
Deg Paul Edwards
1686 Hanshaw Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 257-1752
Alt Harold Case
953 Dryden Rd , Ithaca, N Y 14850 273-0576
Town of Caroline (Brooktondale, Slaterville Sp ,
Speedsville Fire Depts )—(1)
Deg Silas E Ferguson
549 Valley Rd , Brooktondale, N Y 14817 539-7054
Alt David Moesch
Box 35, Slaterville Springs, N Y 14881 539-7665
Town of Danby (Danby, West Danby Fire Depts )—(1)
Deg Jack Baker
235 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, N Y 14850 272-9391
Alt William R Lehto
R D # 1, Newfield, N Y 14867 564-3581
January 14, 1974 11
Town of Newfield (Newfield F D )—(1)
Deg Ralph J Payne, Sr
2127 Elmira Rd , Newfield, N Y 14867
Alt Leon Porter
11 Pearl St , Newfield, N Y 14867
Town of Enfield (Enfield F D )—(1)
Deg Michael Carlisle
R D #2, Douglas Rd , Newfield, N Y 14867
Alt Larry Lanning
1567 Mecklenburg Rd , R D '#5, Ithaca 14850
Town of Ulysses (Trumansburg Fire Dept )—(2) ,
Deg Albert Moore
Box 306, Trumansburg, N Y 14886
Alt Donald Hendrix
Whig St , Trumansburg, N Y 14886
Deg James Mason
Searsburg Rd , Trumansburg, N Y 14886
Alt Allan Gorton
Box 101, Jacksonville, N Y 14854
Mr Lee made the following committee appointments
Administration
Robert L Bruce, Chairman
Harris B Dates
Donald J Culligan
Herry A Kerr
Louis R Webster
Hugh S MacNeil
Budget
Harris B Dates, Chairman
Robert L Bruce
Bryant Robey
Claude W Holden
Health
Donald J Culligan, Chairman
Harry A Kerr
Robert I Watros
John C Clynes
Bryant Robey
Intergovernmental Relations
Louis R Webster, Chairman
Robert I Watros
Erie J Miller, Jr
Beverly E Livesay
564-3575
564-7152
564-7852
272-7454
387-8072
387-9369
387-9048
387-6548
Personnel
Claude W Holden, Chairman
Hugh S MacNeil
John C Clynes
LeGrace G Benson
Planning & Public Works
Harry A Kerr, Chairman
Donald J Culligan
Robert L Bruce
Harris B Dates
Claude W Holden
Public Safety & Correction
Erie J Miller, Jr , Chairman
Herbert W Haight
Louis R Webster
LeGrace G Benson
Social Services
Hugh S MacNeil, Chairman
Louis R Webster
Herbert W Haight
Beverly E Livesay
Mr Lee urged regularly scheduled meetings by all committees and try to
do their homework before coming to the board meetings He also urged committee
chairmen to list their goals and objectives for their committees
Mr Kerr reported there will be a public hearing soon on a proposed Agri-
cultural District for the Town of Lansing He asked if the news media could make
public announcements of the hearings and urge people interested to look at
the map of the proposed district prior to hearing and submit any proposals,
changes, revisions, so only one hearing would be necessary
Mr Culligan reported the hospital administrator has received an extension
from the N Y S Department of Health until April 1 He also asked if the county
audit sheets could be available to the board before the meetings John Murphy,
County Administrator, said this could be done by cutting off the date for bills
Ito be received This was referred to the Administration Committee
12 January 14, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 12—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
ARTHUR GOLDER, JR.
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, Arthur Golder, Jr was elected in 1970 to the Board of Represen-
tatives of Tompkins County representing the Town of Ulysses, District No 16, and
WHEREAS, Arthur Golder, Jr served as Chairman of the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Public Safety and Correction, Per-
sonnel, Social and Health Services, and Health Committees, and
WHEREAS, the said Arthur Golder, Jr carried out his duties as Representa-
tive in a conscientious manner during his four years of service on the Board, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, That the members of this board express their deep
appreciation to the said Arthur Golder, Jr and extend to him best wishes for the
future
RESOLVED, further, That the clerk forward a copy of this resolution to
Arthur Golder, Jr
RESOLUTION NO 13—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—MARTHA TOLLES
Moved by Mr Kerr, Unanimously seconded an adopted
WHEREAS, Martha Tolles was appointed in May of 1973 to the Board of
Representatives representing the District No 7 of the City of Ithaca,
WHEREAS, she served as a member of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Public Safety and Correction Committees, and
WHEREAS, she served on the Special Committee of the Board on the City -
County Police Task Force,
WHEREAS, the said Martha Tolles carried out her duties as Representative in
a conscientious manner during her eight months of service on the Board of Rep-
resentatives, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, That the members of this Board express their
deep appreciation to the said Martha Tolles and wish her the best of health and
best wishes in the future,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy
of this resolution to Martha Tolles
RESOLUTION NO. 14—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
JAMES R. GRAVES
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, James R Graves' term of office as Chairman of the Board of
Representatives expired on December 31, 1973, and
WHEREAS, James R Graves was elected in 1956 to the Board of Supervisors
of Tompkins County representing the First Ward of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, James R Graves served as Chairman of the Board of Representa-
tives during the years 1972 and 1973, and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Board, the said James R Graves served as ex
officio member of all committees, and Chairman of the Executive Committee, and
WHEREAS, prior to becoming Chairman of the Board, he served as Chairman
of the Town Officers Accounts, Public Relations, Legislative, Public Welfare, Civil
Defense and Fire Protection and Planning and Public Works Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Civil Defense, County Officers Ac-
counts, Purchasing, Animal Health, Equalization, Finance, Highway, Health, Plan-
ning and Public Works and Budget and Administration Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served on special committees of the Board as Chairman of the
Administration Study Committee, Creation of Commission of Human Relations
and member of the Library Study and Library Committees and as Supervisor
Representative on Reapportionment Citizens' Committee, and
WHEREAS, as Chairman and as a member of the Board, the said James R
Graves took a great interest in all of the affairs of the County and throughout
his term of office served the citizens of Tompkins County by providing the
services requested and desired by them, and
WHEREAS, he gave unsparingly of his time attending to the duties of his
office, and
January 14, 1974 13
WHEREAS, his experience on the Board will be sorely missed, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, That this board records in its minutes its deep
appreciation of James R Graves and his eighteen continuous years on the board
and wish him the best of health and best wishes in the years to come,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the said James R Graves
RESOLUTION NO. 15—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
EDWARD P. ABBOTT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, Edward P Abbott was elected in 1958 to the Board of Supervisors
of Tompkins County representing the Fourth Ward of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, Edward P Abbott served as Chairman of the Courts and Correc-
tion, Planning and Public Relations, Civil Service and Salaries, and Personnel
Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Civil Defense and Fire Protection,
Civil Service and Salaries, Legislative, Public Welfare, Equalization, Finance,
Planning and Public Relations, Courts and Corrections, Social Services, Budget
and Administration and Planning and Public Works Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served as Chairman of Special Committees of the Board as
Supervisors' Representative and Chairman of the Cayuga Lake Basin Regional
Water Resources Planning and Development Board and Chairman of the Sales
Tax Committee and County Water Committee and served as a member of the
Administration Study Committee, Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Cor-
poration, County Water Committee and the Water and Sewer Committee and
Greater Ithaca Study Committee, and
WHEREAS, Edward P Abbott gave his utmost attention and consideration to
the citizens of Tompkins County and gave unsparingly of his time in the execution
of his duties as Supervisor and in carrying out his duties as Chairman and member
of numerous committees and special committees of the Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, That the members express their deep appreciation
to Edward P Abbott and his sixteen continuous years of service on the board
and wish him the best of health and best wishes in the future,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the said Edward P Abbott
RESOLUTION NO. 16—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION— JOHN MARCHAM
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, John Marcham was elected in 1968 to the Board of Representa-
tives of Tompkins County representing the Fifth Ward of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, he served as Chairman of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, Chairman of the Health Committee and Chairman of a Special Committee
on Human Rights, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Civil Defense and Fire Protection,
Elections, Legislative, Social Services, Personnel, County Council for Arts for
Youth, Extension Service, Planning and Pubhc Works and Water and Sewer Com-
mittees, and
WHEREAS, he served on Special Committees of the Board on the Administra-
tive Study Committee and Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation,
and
WHEREAS, he carried out his duties in a diligent and conscientious manner,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Board Unanimously records in its minutes its appreci-
ation of John Marcham for his six years of thorough and dedicated efforts on be-
half of the county and extend to him best wishes for the future, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy
of this resolution to John Marcham
14 January 14, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 17—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
MARION SCHICKEL
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded unanimously and adopted
WHEREAS, Marion Schickel was elected in 1970 to the Board of Representa-
tives of Tompkins County representing the Town of Dryden, District No 15, and
WHEREAS, Marion Schickel served as a member of the Budget and Ad-
ministration, Social and Health Services and Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, and
WHEREAS, she served on a special committee of the board—Extension
Service, and
WHEREAS, the said Marion Schickel performed her duties with diligence
during her four years of service, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously by this Board, That the members express their
deep appreciation to the said Marion Schickel and commend her for her con-
scientious effort on behalf of the County and wish her the best of health and
good wishes for the future, and
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to Marion Schickel
RESOLUTION NO. 18—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—
,MICHAEL J. LEARY
Moved by Mr Dates, unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, Michael J Leary was elected in 1964 to the Board of Supervisors
of Tompkins Cunty representing the Second Ward of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, Michael J Leary served as Chairman of the Physically Handi-
capped, Courts and Corrections, Buildings and Grounds, Public Safety and Cor-
rection and Social Services Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Animal Health and Conservation,
County Officers' Accounts, Education, Tax Sales, Equalization, Health, Legisla-
tive, Planning and Public Relations Committees, and
WHEREAS, he served on Special Committees of the Board Administrative
Study Committee, Grievance Board, Ithaca Festival, Board of Health, Extension
Service, City -County Police Task Force, and
WHEREAS, Michael J Leary gave untiring of his time in the execution of his
duties as Supervisor and Chairman and member of the numerous committees and
Special committees of the board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, by this board, That the members express their
deep appreciation to the said Michael J Leary for his ten years of continuous
service to the County of Tompkins and wish him the best of health and luck in
the years to come,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy
of this resolution to Michael J Leary
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 44 a m
January 28, 1974 15
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 13 Excused Representatives Bruce and Clynes-2
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the January 14th meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
State Social Security Agency requesting the Tompkins County Industrial De-
velopment Agency to participate in the Social Security agreement, N Y S Execu-
tive Department Office for the Aging acknowledging receipt of application for
program approval under the state -aided Recreation for the Elderly Law, copy of
memo to Howard Brentlinger, Director of the Library, from James V Buyoucos
regarding closing of library in storm conditions, Res No 290, December 31, 1971,
Copy of letter to Robert L Boothroyd from Francis A Kallfelz, President of Tomp-
kins County SPCA in regard to the insurance policy covering the shelter on
Hanshaw Road, Letter from Frank Albanese, Administrator of the Tompkins
County Assigned Counsel Plan, reminding the Board of his resignation as ad-
ministrator as of June 30, 1974, as previously announced in his letter of October
1, 1973 Letter from Howard W Robison, Congressman, stating that on December
28, 1973, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 was signed
into law by the President—a special Revenue Sharing Act for manpower pro-
grams, TC3 Board of Trustees enclosing their resolutions re Phase I—Capital
Equipment and approval of bids—capital equipment, minutes of Hospital Board of
Managers December 19, 1973, executed copy of amendment to agreement Neigh-
borhood Youth Corps, public notice from Department of Army re proposed
dredging and construction in Cayuga Inlet, notice from New York State Depart-
ment of Transportation acknowledging receipt of Resolution No 331 expressing
desire of county to exercise the preferential right of acquisition to any abandoned
Lehigh Valley Railroad right of way located within the county, Temporary Great-
er Finger Lakes Basin Commission re their draft legislation to create permanent
commission to assist in management of the Finger Lakes, letter from Robert M
Green re Town of Ithaca resolution December 11, 1972 granting tax stabilization
to Housing Project for the Elderly, letter from Thomas P Loftus, Counsel for
Department of Housing and Urban Development re tax abatement for housing
project on Ellis Hollow Road, annual report of Tompkins County Surrogate Fees
for 1973, TC3 weekly construction conference January 10, No 81 and Construc-
tion report for week ending January 4, NYS Department of Environmental Con-
servation acknowledging receipt of Resolution No 332 re endorsing the compre-
hensive water resources plan prepared by Cayuga Lake Basin Regional Water
Resources Planning Board, Cortland County Board of Supervisors' resolution—
audit of TC3 expenditures of Claim No 77, minutes of Southern Tier East Region-
al Planning and Development Board December 6 and 13 and agenda for January
17, letter to Chairman from Kathleen Gaffney, Health Commissioner, re State
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Dates, Administration, said the committee has not met but routine resolu-
tions will be presented this morning
Mr Culligan, Health, said they had a meeting and have two resolutions to
present The third Wednesday of the month will be their regular monthly meet-
ing date He said there are two vacancies on the Mental Health Board which they
hope to fill at the next meeting He said they met with department heads and he
and Mr Kerr will be liaison to the Hospital Construction Committee, Mr Robey—
Mental Health, Mr Watros—Health Department, Mr Clynes—Comprehensive
Health Planning Council
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations, made the following committee
assignments Mrs Livesay—Legislation, Human Rights, EOC, and Rules of the
Board, Mr Miller—Elections, Extension Service and Fire Advisory, Mr Watros—
TC3 Their regular committee meetings will be held on the second and fourth
Mondays at 9 a m
16 January 28, 1974
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, said the Agricultural District Advisory
Committee will meet February 4 at 8 p m to study the application for an agri-
cultural district in Lansing He said he and Mr Liguori met with the Ithaca Land-
marks Commission and discussed the demolition permit problem regarding
Boardman House He also reported the county now has an opportunity to thin
the county wood products and Mr Liguori is to proceed on this matter He also
reported the DeWitt Historical Society's move to the Clinton House is underway
There may be further costs regarding the move and he will present a resolution
for the next meeting
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said the committee will be meeting
the first and third Mondays at 7 p m
Mr Dates reported on the railroad meetings between the four counties of
Tompkins, Cayuga, Tioga and Cortland He would like the County Attorney to re-
search the legal possibilities of forming a transportation authority using these
four counties The Chairman referred this question to the County Attorney
Mr Webster reported the committee will be having a guest speaker from the
Public Defender System
John Murphy, County Administrator, reported that the new dates to handle
the audit procedure will be the second meeting of the month instead of the first
Audit sheets will be sent with the agenda to give the board members a chance
to review before the meeting
Mr Wilhamson, County Attorney, said the county was served with an action
from Mrs Betty Muka against Mi DeForest Heffron, President of the Ithaca
Teachers' Association and its affiliates with a motion in Cortland, February 6 In
the action she started against these people, she wants to proceed as a poor person
so she can get court expenses, etc paid The money would come from the County.
It would be the judge's decision after the motion is heard
Mr Lee said he is trying to keep a log of the activities involved with his
responsibility He said he had the privilege of meeting with the community college
and the new Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature to review some of the
areas in which the college is moving He said he also attended a dinner at the
Danby Pirate Club honoring the activities of youth
It was Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster, That resolutions per-
taining to the Fee Change—Tompkins County Hospital and Fee Change for Health
Department Nursing Division, be added to the agenda Carried
RESOLUTION NO. 19—CLERK TO PRINT ANNUAL REPORTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller and adopted
RESOLVED, 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
RESOLUTION NO 20—CORRECTION OF ERRORS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden and adopted
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board be authorized to correct any mani-
fest errors in the minutes, or in the reports of any committee
RESOLUTION NO. 21—AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -13 Noes -0 Absent -2
Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, this Board has heretofore and by resolution approved the 1973-
1974 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
January 28, 1974 17
college for the fiscal year 1973-1974 on the following dates in the following
amounts
January 1, 1974 $63,198 75
March 1, 1974 63,198 75
May 1, 1974 63,198 75
July 1, 1974 63,198 75
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon the adoption of
a similar resolution by the Board of Supervisors of Cortland County
RESOLUTION NO. 22—PAYMENT TO LIBRARIES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Absent -2.
Adopted
WHEREAS, the County, on or about January of 1970, entered into contracts
with the Southworth Library, Dryden, New Yolk, Goodyear Memorial Library,
Groton, New York, Newfield Library Association, Newfield, New York, and the
Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg, New York, 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, and
WHEREAS, it is the usual custom that certain monies be appropriated for
the libraries for the year 1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the following sum be appropriated to the following libraries
for 1974
Southworth Library, Dryden, New York $650 00
Goodyear Library, Groton, New York $650 00
Newfield Library Association, Newfield, N Y $650 00
Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg, N Y $650 00
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to the said libraries and the County Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 23—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey and adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance and Social
Services Committees, That the following transfer be and it hereby is approved
From Code 6103 —Aid to Blind, Aged and Disabled
To Code 6142 4—Emergency Aid for Adults $10,000 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is author-
ized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 24—APPORTIONMENT OF DOG MONIES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller and adopted
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 $14,024 36, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, 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
Amount Contributed Apportionment of
Cities and Towns including penalties seventy-five per cent
Contributing and costs of surplus
CAROLINE $ 1,655 00 $ 984 48
DANBY 1,433 00 852 43
DRYDEN 5,014 40 2,982 85
ENFIELD 1,20100 714 43
GROTON 2,397 00 1,425 87
ITHACA 3,457 00 2,056 42
LANSING 2,986 00 1,776 24
NEWFIELD 1,790 00 1,064 80
ULYSSES 2,46100 1,463 95
CITY OF ITHACA 1,18160 702 89
$23,567 00 $14.024 36
18 January 28, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 25—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
TIOGA COUNTY
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr and adopted
WHEREAS, Tioga County has requested that the County of Tompkins through
its Commissioner of Health renew the contract for services of the Tompkins
County Health Department in reviewing applications for physically handicapped
in Tioga County at a fee of $5 00 per application, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That the Chairman
of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized to execute a con-
tract with the County of Tioga providing the handicapped applications in Tioga
County,
RESOLVED, further, That the contract shall not be effective until executed
by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Tioga County after adoption of an
appropriate resolution approving said contract by said board,
RESOLVED, further, That said contract shall be effective for a one-year
period to expire December 31, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 26—APPROVAL OF FEE SCHEDULE—NURSING
DIVISION—HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr, and adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Health on January 8, 1974 voted
to raise nursing service fees to levels reflective of actual service costs, and
WHEREAS, said fee charges are effective as of December 1, 1973 to take
advantage of a "one-time catch-up period" for third party payments designated by
the Cost of Living Council, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County approves
the recommendations of the Tompkins County Board of Health that fees be
changed as follows
(adopted 1/8/74)
Old Fee Cost of Visit New Fee
Nursing Visit $11 00 $13 59 (1972) $15 00
Physical Therapy Visit 11 00 19 49 (1972) 20 00
Home Health Aide Service (contract
service from Family & Children's about
Service) 3 30/hr $4 00/hr 4 00/hr
RESOLUTION NO. 27—APPROVAL OF FEE SCHEDULE—TOMPKINS
COUNTY HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr A lengthy discussion followed
and a roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes -13 Noes -0 Absent -
2 Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers proposed a re-
vised fee schedule and adopted the same on January 21, 1974= and
WHEREAS, under a resolution adopted by the Tompkins County Board of
Representatives on October 1, 1973, the fee schedule must be submitted to the
Health Committee for action by the Board of Representatives, and
WHEREAS, the estimated effect of these changes is an increase of 7 15%
in hospital income, and
WHEREAS, the Health Committee in adopting the hospital budget for 1974
mandated that the hospital operate with a balanced budget for 1974, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives approves
the new fee schedule recommended by the Tompkins County Hospital Board of
Managers on January 21, 1974 to take effect February 1, 1974,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Hospital Board of Managers and the
Hospital Administration take steps to reduce expenses where possible
RESOLUTION NO. 28—CORRECTION OF ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENTS—
TOWN OF DRYDEN
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller and adopted
WHEREAS, this Board is informed that errors were made in the 1973 Assess-
ment Roll for the Town of Dryden due to an aged exemption and an agriculture
exemption having been omitted, now therefore be it
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January 28, 1974 19
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the following listed parcels be corrected as follows on the 1973 Assessment Roll
for the Town of Dryden
Tax Map Parcel No
13-15-7-1
3-39-1-12
Assessed
To
Claudine Neff
Correct the Roll and
of Tompkins $32 45
Dryden $10 96
Taggin Wagon Park,
Correct the Roll and
of Tompkins $32 02
Dryden $50 20
Erroneous
Valuation
$5,970
charge the County
and the Town of
Correct Assessed
Value
$2,985 00 .
Inc $24,000 $17,320 00
charge the County
and the Town of
RESOLUTION NO. 29—URGING THE SELECTION OF A NEW CORRIDOR FOR
ROUTE 13 FROM ITHACA TO CORTLAND AND
OPPOSING STATE DOT RECOMMENDATION THAT
THE EXISTING CORRIDOR BE USED
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden After discussion, it was Moved
by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates that the resolution be amended that the
county oppose the state's plan for the overpass of Triphammer Road and oppose
the existing plans There was some opposition to the two issues being united to-
gether in one reolution A roll call on the amendment resulted Ayes—Benson,
Culligan, Dates -3 Noes—Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Robey,
Watros, Webster, Lee -10 Absent -2 Amendment Lost It was Moved by Mrs
Benson, seconded by Mr Robey, That this resolution be tabled until the next meet-
ing Ayes -13 Noes -0 Absent -2 Motion to table Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 30—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 3-1974,
ACCEPTANCE OF BID TO MOVE THE DEWITT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM OLD COURT HOUSE TO
CLINTON HOUSE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller, and adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 3 adopted January 14, 1974, bids were accepted
for moving of furnishings and equipment owned by the DeWitt Historical Society,
and
WHEREAS, in addition, a bid in the amount of $260 00 per day for one van
and five men for an eight-hour day has been received to move artifacts under the
direction of the Society, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said bid award be amended to provide acceptance of a bid
from Geo E Treyz, Inc in the amount of $260 00 per day for five laborers and
one van to move artifacts from the old Court House to the Chnton House, not to
exceed a total of two days,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is
authorized to execute a contract with Geo E Treyz, Inc for the moving of said
furnishings and equipment in accordance with Resolution No 3 and this amend-
ment,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make payment to said contract in accordance with the terms of the
contract
RESOLUTION NO. 31—AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT BIDS—PROBATION
DEPARTMENT—INTENSIVE SUPERVISION UNIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster, and adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee,
That the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for
bids in accordance with specifications on file in his office for furnishings and
equipment for the Probation Department—Intensive Supervision Unit,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
further authorized to accept the lowest responsible bid on behalf of the County
and to complete said transaction on behalf of the County.
February 25, 1974 29
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present —13 Excused — Representatives Kerr and Miller — 2
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the February llth meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Notice of hearing on the proposed average values per acre of eligible land in
agricultural production in Tompkins County, February 26 at Cortland BOCES,
certified resolution from Tompkins -Cortland Community College Board of Trus-
tees regarding future use of the Groton Campus and requests Cortland and Tomp-
kins to jointly solicit bids for the sale of site in Groton and the Board of Trustees
be delegated the responsibility, approval of state aid for expenditures incurred
for rabies program, notice of NYS Board of Equalization and Assessment of nine
regional hearings throughout the state to enable farmers and other taxpayers
to review the 1974 tentative agricultural ceihng factors, County Officers Associ-
ation urging counties to make a special effort to contact State Legislators relative
to the highway aid monies that have been frozen since 1971, weekly TC3 Construc-
tion Conference Report No 85 — February 7, 1974, Southern Tier East Regional
Planning and Development Board Agenda, February 21 and minutes of January
18 meeting and preliminary application for Human Services Interface and Inte-
gration Element, Permission granted for Howard Stevenson, Commissioner of
Public Works to attend the American Road Builders Association Annual Con-
vention, Mardi 24-28, Ithaca Tire Company, Ronald Fey, regarding service repairs
on county cars, notice of public hearing March 6 in Albany for the purpose of
receiving data, views or arguments concerning the form to be prescribed by the
Commissioner of Health for the certified report of financial condition and trans-
action required to be filed by every general hospital, Draft memo of agreement
from Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board for the pur-
pose of coordination, evaluation and review of federally assisted programs and a
letter for the purpose of coordinating reviews of appalachian proposals, certified
resolution from TC3 Board of Trustees re adoption of curriculum — Food Service
Administration Program, certified resolution from Cortland County Legislature
for Audit of TC3 Capital Expenditure $560,830 79 Claim No 78, Annual Reports of
Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District 1973 and Sealer of Weights
and Measures for the first half of 1973, J. M. Roche, National Chairman, Commit-
tee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, re statement of Support of
the Guard and Reserve for Tompkins County, Invitation to attend a Service Sta-
tion Operators' Association of Southern New York, meeting in Elmira February
20 to discuss gasoline allocations for county areas, copy of letter from Roy Butner,
Executive Director, Southern Tier East to Henry Peyrlbrum, N Y S Department
of Transportation Planning Division re STE 74-4, PNRS 4946 DOT/Planning Pro-
gram, FY1974-75 Statewide,
William M Dauchy, Director, NYS Department of Transportation, official
order of the discontinuance of State Maintenance, State Highway 681, Town of
Ithaca and Town of Dryden, Tompkins County
William Bryant, County Executive of Oneida County, stating that only four
Counties out of the 14 county region have expressed interest in pursuing the
establishment of an Off -Track Betting Operation in the central region of New
York and advised he will take no further action in attempting to form a steering
Committee or any other efforts related to the formation of an Off -Track Betting
Operation for this region
1 Thomas G. Payne, Assessment Director, re new Section 470 to Real Property
Tax Law which provides a partial exemption for "telephone, telegraph central
office equipment, station equipment, station apparatus, connections and private
branch exchanges " He requests and recommends that the county board act im-
mediately to protect the county real property tax base from this and further
erosion
I Frank M. Miller, Department of Manpower Studies, Cornell University, stat -
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30 February 25, 1974
mg the county should be hearing from the representatives of the State Man-
power Planning Secretariat regarding the new role to be played by Tompkins
County and planning and supervising the expenditure of federally allocated man-
power funds Requested the Chairman appoint a committee to be advisor to the
board about the appropriate ways to use federal monies to aid in making local
hard to employ individuals more employable
Howard Robison, Congressman, regarding appropriations for the Internship
program of Labor Management Relations Service He said he has found collective
negotiations internship program to be meritorious and is a strong supporter and
assured he would seek funding for its continued operation
E. P. Abbott, Chairman, Cayuga Lakes Basin Board, submitting recommended
plan for water and related resources of the Cayuga Lake Basin The recommended
plan has been submitted to the Commissioner of Department of Environmental
Conservation and the Department will proceed with public hearings in the future
He also enclosed copies of the report "Interboard Plan for Greater Finger Lakes
— Oswego River Basin "
Minutes of Tompkins County Library Board of Trustees for January 29, final
hearings in Rail Restructuring scheduled for March 4, 5 and 11, resolution from
Suffolk County requesting Congress to vote against proposed bill affecting pledg-
ing requirements for public deposits, a letter enlisting similar support from
Tompkins County, executed copy of contract for Tompkins County to review ap-
plications for physically handicapped children in Tioga County
Under privilege of the floor, Mrs Betty Muka spoke requesting the board to
pay a bill of $270 00 for motion costs that the school district has made against
her in her fight to have the education law upheld Mr Lee told her the County
Attorney is acting upon her request Also, she mentioned a complaint she has
against the County Clerk whom she feels did not perform an official function in
regard to a default judgement she filed regarding a suit against the Ithaca Board
of Education She also said she is opposed to the District Attorney's request for
more money so he can add another person to the staff The chairman referred
the first request to the County Attorney and the complaint regarding the County
Clerk to the Public Safety Committee
Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, spoke under privilege of the floor
and reported on the status of Tompkins County Hospital negotiations with third
party payors and government agencies
Blue Cross—More data being prepared, especially regarding financial as-
pects of appeal Anticipate 1974 rates in March, retroactive to January 1, as will
appeal if granted Meeting this week with Vice -President of the Blue Cross to
discuss status of appeal
Medicaid—In recent conversation with Mr Rinaldi, he was told that De-
partment of Health Staff has been calculating 1974 per diem rates, therefore tob
busy to consider appeal He estimated action would be taken in late February,
early March Like Blue Cross, appeal if granted, would be retroactive to January
1, for 1974 rates
Exception under ESP—Request goes to New York State Health Department
for SAB action before going to COLC in Washington New York State Health
Department waiting for Tompkins County Hospital to advise them whether to
proceed The hospital has the option of continuing under Phase III or IV Impli-
cations of that decision not yet clear Hospital personnel to attend meeting on
options on February 25 Will decide after that meeting
Medicare—A per diem rate, retroactively adjusted to pay costs of providing
care for Medicare patients Therefore, current income not total income from that
class of patients
Chairman Lee requested monthly briefings on this matter
Howard Stevenson gave a brief report on the status of the Sanitary Landfill
fire on Caswell Road He said the fire started last June and they attempted to
smother it and thought it was out but it was burning underneath They now have
two dozers there completely turning things over and hosing down The citizens
of Dryden have been very unhappy with all the smoke He spoke with the landfill
operators on Friday and hopefully they can get the fire out this week
Mr Watros said he sympathizes with the Dryden citizens He said the smoke
February 25, 1974 31
has existed for many months indicating the fire was actually never extinguished
during the summer
Mrs Livesay questioned if anything had been done regarding recycling or
doing something with the trash Chairman Lee said there were some informal
exploratory discussions He referred this matter to the Planning and Public
Works Committee
Mr Stevenson also reported that within the last month DEC has taken over
the inspection of the landfill sites from the County Health Department There was
a problem at first which has now been solved
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration, reported Mr Murphy, County Administrator, is
requesting from department heads, a rather comprehensive outline organization
chart and their relation to the administration office and relationship to any ad-
visory comnuttees, etc and where they feel they fit in county government This
is part of the development of the County Code
Mr Culligan said he attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a very
important event will be coming to Ithaca on August 15-19, 1975 — the National
Junior Olympics He said the Health Committee met and a few reports given Mr
Putney attended and the committee asked him to go to the Hospital Board of
Managers' meetings re Blue Cross, Blue Shield payments He said the Tompkins
County Planning Board has created an Ad hoc Committee for the study of an
Office for the Aging Dan Carey and Frank Baldwin, representatives of that com-
mittee, had a proposal regarding the study and recommendations and there will
be further study He said he would like a joint meeting with the Planning and
Health Committees He also reported that Bonnie Howard gave a report on the
Health Maintenance Organization which is a federal program It may be a public
law by March She also told them about the health care center to be open by
June or July She also has a new position as administrator of these programs Mr
Culligan said there will be two appointments to the Mental Health Board later in
the meeting
' Mr Webster stated the committee met this morning and approved the posi-
tions at the Community College and will be having a recommendation for the
Personnel Committee They have a request which they will pass on to Mr Kerr
from the Environmental Management Council that they be moved from the Plan-
ning and Public Works Committee to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The basis of that request being they feel they have a great deal in common with
Mr Clines and the Extension Service He said the first meeting of the Town
Supervisors and Rural Representatives will be held March 27 He also said they
will have for the board's consideration at the next meeting a recommendation
for the sale of the Community College buildings
Mr Bruce said he thinks the kind of support the County Extension Service
could provide might be more appropriate than what the County Planning Office
can provide Primarily many of the things they are doing are essentially educa-
tional in nature The Extension Office has the appropriate mailing list, contacts
and expertise, etc they feel they need at the moment
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, reported they met last week and in regard
to the human services relations, the feeling was they should try it alone for one
year and see how it goes This is little change from last year on the Manpower
Study Mr Lee said he asked the Personnel Committee to file a letter of intent
by March 1 for the County to participate as a sole sponsor Mr Holden said they
discussed the goals for 1974 but since the full committee was not present, there
was nothing done
Mr Bruce, Planning and Public Works Committee, said Tompkins County be-
longs to the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board for
purposes of Appalachian region funding and other planning functions They have
had under study as a regional board for six months, studies for the viability of
the region itself as a concept The Broome, Tioga Group is threatening to with-
draw from the region and he wants the board to be warned that they may be
hearing from them about the study in the region or withdraw from it or seek
opportunities to participate in some other region He feels it is essential and to
the county's advantage to take part in these activities He noted the receipt of
the Soil Conservation Annual Report and said the $3,000 the Board expends for
32 February 25, 1974
them is most efficiently used However, they may be requesting additional fund-
ing because they have been gradually moving from a position of primarily servic-
ing farmers and landowners to providing services to umts of governments
Mr Webster, Pubhc Safety and Correction Committee, reported the commit-
tee met and considered request that Stuart Grinnell of the Probation Department
be given permission to attend graduate school at Syracuse University while stall
employed full time The committee approved the request pioviding he continue
to work for the county after he completes his study for at least two years They
also discussed the District Attorney's request to eliminate two part-time assist-
ants in favor of hiring one full-time The comnuttee is requesting to see in writing
the work load of the two present assistants before a decision is made One other
matter discussed was the procedure that they would like all resolutions presented
to the committee for approval before they are given to the County Attorney
Mr Lee said every Wednesday before a board meeting he, the County At-
torney, Clerk and County Administrator meet to go over all resolutions to come
before the board He said if a resolution doesn't have committee approval, it will
be delayed until the next meeting
Mr MacNeil, Social Services, stated the committee met last week and they
have one resolution to present regarding the creation of a Clerk in the Child Pro-
tection Agency He discussed the students participating in the Food Stamp Pro-
grams He said fourteen people came from Albany to look at the program for
screening of recipient children for health needs as Mrs Mahoney has the best
program in the State and they are taking hints from her and looking forward
to the way the State might handle the situation He said they are looking at a
statistical report and from March to December 1447 children had received this
kind of treatment from doctors in the community through her offices The latest
figure was an additional figure of 205 He spoke about the Child Adoption Agency
in our community and stated there are channels of communication all over the
State where children are registered for adoption and may be adopted in any area
in the State on an exchange basis Currently there are 2,000 children in the
State who are adoptable
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, reported
they are collecting comments from the architects and committee and as soon
as they get the go ahead they will get together with the County Attorney
Mr Webster, Criminal Justice Committee, reported the committee met with
a guest Sam Castehno, Chemung County Public Defender He said there is an-
other meeting scheduled for March 5 to commence writing the report He said
he and Sheriff Howard attended a meeting in Albany bringing together architects
and correctional administrators He said something they should be aware of is a
decision made in respect to tombs in New York City and also federal decisions
have been made in Mississippi with respect to the construction of detention
facilities and of differences in detention facilities as far as the future is con-
cerned
Mr Dates reported he attended the news media opening at New York State
Electric and Gas announcing they will be filing an affadavit to the Public Service
Commission He recommends they disband the committee to select a name as
this has been done It is going to take at least two years after the filing for the
hearings that will be held but hope to be on line in late 1979 for the new power
station to be known as Cayuga Station
Mr Lee reported an emergency meeting was convened on Saturday to try to
decide what to do about the gasoline allocation situation John Murphy reported
they compiled a list of gasoline stations in Tompkins County with their prime
suppliers and said the list must be in Albany today He said the County is al-
located 145,000 additional gallons
County Attorney Williamson reported there was no decision yet on the Muka
Case or the Boardman House case
It was Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Robey, That Resolution for the
Correction of the Assessment Roll in the Town of Groton, be added to the Agenda
for consideration at this meeting Motion Carried.
February 25, 1974 33
RESOLUTION NO. 47 —CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL —
TOWN OF ULYSSES
Moved by Mr Dates Seconded by Mr Brace Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, this Board is informed that ,xn error was made in the 1973 As-
sessment Roll for the Town of Ulysses, namely, Tax Map Number 9-18-4-171
assessed to Kenneth and Donna Whitaker, Garrett Rd , R D #3, Ithaca, New
York, in the amount of $230 00 is an erroneous assessment and should be ex-
punged, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the assessment on Tax Map Number 9-18-4-171 assessed to Kenneth and Donna
Whitaker in the amount of $230 00 be expunged from the 1973 Assessment Roll
for the Town of Ulysses and refund $9 24 to Kenneth and Donna Whitaker and
charge the County of Tompkins $ 93, the Town of Ulysses $1 25 and the Ithaca
School District $7 06
RESOLUTION NO. 48 — CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL —
TOWN OF GROTON
Moved by Mr Dates, Seconded by Mr Holden Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, this Board is informed that errors were made in the 1973 As-
sessment Roll for the Town of Groton, namely that the following parcels were
subject to extensive appropriation by the State of New York for reconstruction
of State Highway Route 222 and the portions of said parcels became exempt by
reason of Sections No 302 and 932 of the Real Property Tax Law and should
be expunged now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the portion appropriated by the State of New York of the following parcels be
expunged from the 1973 Assessment Roll for the Town of Groton
Assessed Poe) on
Tax Map Date of Former Value After Appropriated Charge
Parcel No Taking Owner Exemption by State of N Y Back To
4-1-16 (M 62) County
8-7-73 Edith Turney $ 2,945 97% or $2,855 $24 74
Town
$12 57
4-1-17 (M 63) County
8-21-73 Wm Higgens 160 6% or $10 $ 08
Town
$04
4-3-14 2 (M 63) County
8-21-73 Wm Higgens $19,210 97 5% or $18,740 $162 22
Town
$82 41
4-1-19 (M 63) County
8-21-73 Wm Higgens 230 52% or $120 $1 03
Town
$ 53
RESOLUTION NO. 49— AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS —
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay Resolution adopted Ayes —
13 Noes — 0 Absent — 2
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $560,830 79 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland College are
Claim No 78 — Construction Costs — $557,385 79
— Equipment — 3,445 00 $560,830 79
34 February 25, 1974
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
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. 50—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Culligan It was moved by Mrs Ben-
son, seconded by Mr Webster that an amendment be added to the resolution
stating that the Chairman of the Construction Committee render a monthly report
to the board on the progress of the schematic plans Amendment Adopted Mrs
Livesay asked if her understanding was correct that the Construction Committee
meetings with the architects will be open to all members of the Board of Rep-
resentatives and hospital Board of Managers She was assured they would A roll
call on the resolution with the amendment resulted Ayes —13 Noes — 0 Absent
— 2 Resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee,
That the following appropriations be and they hereby are approved
$132,500 00 — Hospital Capital Construction Account, $92,500 for Architects
— Fees through schematics and $40,000 for financial studies and
reports*
$ 2,66819 — Advance to Enable County to make tax abatement refund prior
to receipt of funds from federal and NYS Governments
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
*AMENDMENT The Chairman of the Construction Committee be asked to
render a monthly report to this board on the progress of the
schematic plans of Levatich•Miller•Hoffman
RESOLUTION NO. 51 — CREATION OF POSITION — CLERK —
SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr MacNeil, Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Social Services Com-
mittees, That one position of Clerk (03-02) competitive class, labor grade III, be
created effective immediately in the Social Services Department, no monies need
to be appropriated at this time
RESOLUTION NO. 52—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT—
SHERIFF — NYSPIN SYSTEM
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Dates Resolution Adopted Ayes —
13 Noes -0 Absent — 2
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Sheriff and the Public Safety and
Correction Committee, that the Sheriff be and he hereby is authorized to enter
into an agreement on behalf of the County with the New York State Police for
connection to the New York State -Wide Pohce Information Network, it being
understood that the first year's funding will be paid for by federal funds, and
that the total estimated cost in subsequent years to Tompkins Couny will be ap-
proximately $3,500 per year
RESOLUTION NO. 53—AUTHORIZATION CONTRACT WITH CITY OF ITHACA
AND FIRE DISPATCHERS
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Bruce Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, 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 Tompkins 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 to the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
February 25, 1974 35
RESOLUTION NO. 54—AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 198-1973—
TOMPKINS COUNTY POLICE COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Benson Rodney Salts explained
that Cornell Safety Division is licensed as an official police agency and to main-
tain proper coordination, he highly recommends they be included Resolution
adopted
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 198-1973, the Chairman of the Board was
authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the county with the
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for funding of the Tomp-
kins County Police Communication System, and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board did execute such a contract on August
13, 1973, and
WHEREAS, the said contract provides for certain budget reallocation with
prior approval of the New York State Division of Cnminal Justice Services, and
WHEREAS, a budget reallocation request has been submitted to the
NYSDCJS to allow the Cornell University Safety Division to participate in the
contract, and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has submitted a budget increase agree-
ment to the County for funding of equipment for the Cornell University Safety
Division, and
WHEREAS, the total additional amount to be funded in cash by the Federal
Government for equipment is to be $5,219, and
WHEREAS, the total amount to be contributed in cash by Cornell University
for equipment is to be $696, and
WHEREAS, In Kind Services in the total amount of $1,044 in accordance with
the budget adopted are added to such agreement making a total of $6,959, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Coordinator of the Tompkins County
Police Communication System, the Sheriff and the Public Safety Committee, That
said amendment be and the same hereby is approved and the Chairman of the
Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the said amendment on
behalf of the County,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is
authorized and directed to amend the County Budget as required
RESOLVED, further, That the Sheriff be and hereby is authorized and di-
rected to complete said transaction on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 55—RAILROAD FEASIBILITY STUDY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes —13 Noes — 0 Absent —
2 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, local legislative bodies and local industries, including those out-
side the County of Tompkins have expressed growing concern of the possibility
of discontinuance of railroad service to the South Central New York area, and
WHEREAS, discontinuance of railroad service to Tompkins County would
result in economic hardship including unemployment, and
WHEREAS, lack of rail service would do great harm to the educational
institutions and businesses dependent upon rail service for fuels and shipment of
goods and
WHEREAS, Tioga, Cayuga, Cortland Counties will join with Tompkins County
in a feasibility study for the continuance of rail service to the aforesaid four
counties and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Users Association will provide $1250 00
towards Tompkins County share of the proposed study, it being understood that
the counties of Tioga, Cayuga and Cortland will provide $2500 00 each towards the
$10,000 00 estimated total cost, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
this board loin with neighboring counties aforesaid in the Feasibility study for
continued rail services,
RESOLVED, further, That $1250 00 as Tompkins county share of said cost
36 February 25, 1974
be appropriated from the Contingent Fund Code 1990 to Code 5641 Railroad
Feasibility Study, and
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
directed to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 56—URGING RETENTION OF RAIL SERVICE—
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros and adopted
WHEREAS, the East Ithaca -Cortland Branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad is
essential to Tompkins and Cortland Counties since it is needed to ship materials
and products to the New York State Electric & Gas Plant in Etna, as well as for
the fuel needs of Cornell, the said Cornell University currently needing imports
of coal of between 15,000 and 16,000 tons per year, and
WHEREAS, Cornell University might use said rail service to import oil
for its heating needs if rail services were available, and
WHEREAS, many plants in the Cortland area need said rail service for ship-
ment of products such as Cortland Overhead Door, Brewer-Tichnor Corporation,
Cortland Paper Products, Acme Lumber, Beers and Warfield, Kellog Auto Supply
and Furniture, Inc , among others, and
WHEREAS, rail service to Tompkins County on the Ludlowville-Sayre branch
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad of fuel but also for the shipment of products
manufactured by the various companies located m Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Electric & Gas presently imports 800,000
tons of coal per year on the Ludlowville-Sayre Line, and
WHEREAS, when the new Cayuga Station is constructed it will increase nn -
ports of coal by two million tons per year, and
WHEREAS, Cargill, Inc shipped 272,000 tons of salt in the year 1973, on
said line and plans to increase shipment by 5% per year, and
WHEREAS, Morse Chain has indicated by the year 1978 it will increase ship-
ment of manufactured goods and scrap by 50%, and
WHEREAS, abandonment of any short line rail service to Tompkins County,
either the East Ithaca -Cortland and/or the Ludlowville-Sayre Line would result
in serious economic hardship and eventual unemployment in Tompkins County
and surrounding areas, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, by this Board that this Legislature goes on
record as opposing the discontinuance of any short line rail service to Tompkins
County
RESOLUTION NO 57 — REQUESTING LEGISLATION RE FORMATION OF
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY—TOMPKINS
COUNTY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Mr Haight objected because he
felt this would put the County into the railroad business Resolution adopted with
Representatives Haight and MacNeil dissenting
WHEREAS, railroads are a vital part in the economic life of the County
of Tompkins, and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the members of this board that all
avenues should be explored and all necessary legislation enacted in order to
retain rail service to this area, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
legislation be introduced in the State Legislature to provide and authorize
Tompkins County and/or other counties in the central New York area to form
a Transportation Authority, the purpose of which would be to enter into the
Shortline business if required in order to retain rail service to the area,
RESOLVED, further, That certified conies of this resolution be sent to
Assemblywoman Constance Cook, Senator William T Smith, Assemblyman Riford,
Senator Lombardi, County Administrator, County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO 58—AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT BICENTENNIAL
COMMITTEE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce and adopted
RESOLVED, upon request of the Chairman of the Board that the Chairman
February 25, 1974 37
be and hereby is authorized to appoint a Bicentennial Committee to consist of
ten members with one member from each township and the City of Ithaca, the
purpose of said committee being to address itself to possible appropriate activities
and functions that Tompkins County should involve itself in as we move towards
this significant and historical date
RESOLUTION NO. 59 — REQUEST FOR DOG QUARANTINE —COUNTY OF
TOMPKINS
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Dates Mrs Livesay spoke about the
loose dog situation and suggested some changes be made at the March Legislature
Mr Lee referred her request to the Public Safety and Correction Committee
Resolution Adopted
RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 115-a of the New York State Agriculture and
Markets Law, That this Board determines that the deer population in the County
of Tompkins is suffering severe depredation due to dogs pursuing and killing deer
and request the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Commissioner of
said department to issue an order for a twenty-four (24) hour dog quarantine in
the County of Tompkins excluding the City of Ithaca for the period commencing
February 25, 1974 to May 1, 1974,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies
of this resolution to the Department of Agriculture and Markets, State Campus
Building, Albany, New York, 12225 and to the Regional Wildlife Manager, Box
1169, Cortland, N Y 13045
RESOLUTION NO. 60—OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay and adopted
WHEREAS, the State Legislature in 1973 passed and the Governor signed
Chapter 1019 which added a new Section 470 providing a partial tax exemption
to certain telephone and telegraph equipment,
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins are
deeply concerned with the possible further ramification of such legislation,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the legislature should reconsider and repeal the aforesaid
legislation at this current session
RESOLUTION NO. 61 —ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes —13 Noes — 0 Ab-
sent — 2 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 57,510 72
Encumbrances 5 364 26
Airport 4,767 54
Highway 135,424 73
Transfer of Funds 745 74
Compensation Insurance 2,671 25
Dog Fund 2155
$205,670 59
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be and hereby are audited by this board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and
I RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds
appronriated therefor
Mr Culligan placed in nomination the names of James Kerrigan and Dr
David Hammond to serve on the Mental Health Board There was some discussion
on procedure of making appointments available for study before the meeting
Permission was given to waive the rules so these nominations could be presented
Upon hearing no further nominations, the Chairman declared the above persons
members of said board
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 30 p m
38 March 11, 1974
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
All members present — 15
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mrs Livesay asked to have her question at the February 25th meeting in
the record She asked if her understanding was correct that the Hospital Con-
struction Committee meetings with the architects will be open to all members of
the Board of Representatives and the Hospital Board of Managers She was
assured they would
She also asked for a clarification of the Human Services Relations subject
which Mr Holden reported on at the last meeting Mr Holden said it was regard-
ing the appointment of a Manpower Advisory Committee, wluch will be used in
an advisory capacity to the Personnel Committee with matters regarding Compre-
hensive Employment and Training Act
She also asked that her suggestion that changes be made at the March
Legislature pertaining to the loose dog situation, which was referred to the
Public Safety and Corrections Committee, be on the record
Mr Lee said James Kerrigan who was appointed a member of the Mental
Health Board at the February 25 meeting is an attorney not a doctor
The minutes of the February 25th meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Notice of public hearings on Cayuga Lake Basin, Eastern Oswego Basin and
Wa-Ont-Ya Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plans (Ithaca March 21);
weekly construction report No 87 from TC3, annual reports from County Ad-
ministrator, Tompkins County Sheriff, and the Tompkins County Public Library,
pistol permits totalled $92 00 for the month of February, minutes received from
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for January 22 TC3 Board
of Trustees for January 29, Hospital Board of Managers for January 21, Per-
sonnel Committee for February 19, Planning and Public Works Committee for
February 26, Health Committee for February 20, and Intergovernmental Rela-
tions Committee for February 25, resolutions from Dryden Town Board re County
Sanitary Landfill site and supporting the Board of Representatives on their Route
13 Corridor proposal, Cortland County re authorization for water and sewer con-
tract of TC3 and Village of Dryden joining and endorsing efforts of four -county
commission to preserve rail service, and authorizing $2,500 to study the possi-
bilities, Broome County requesting delay of implementation of proposed welfare
increase or to have legislature totally fund such increase to the end of the year,
Seneca County requesting repeal of Chapter 1019 providing partial tax exemption
to telephone and telegraph central office equipments, etc , Tioga County
authorizing feasibility study on economic impact of discontinuing rail service
of the four -county area, Southern Tier East Planning Projects re NYS Unified
Chaplaincy program of Correctional Services, Div of Criminal Justice Services
Comprehensive Planning for New York Law Enforcement Assistance, Ithaca
Soaring Club, Inc Club House and Hangar and Crash, Fire, Rescue and Security
Improvements, Interstate Commerce Commission notice of inclusion of Trenton,
New Jersey in hearing sites for rail restructuring program, Dept of Agriculture
and Markets copy of notice of dog quarantine to be published in Ithaca Journal,
NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation notice of eligibility Certification for
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for state fiscal year
1974-5, motion of NYSE&G for waiver of certain filing requirements of the rules
of procedure of the Public Service Commission and for late submittal of other
requirements, railroad ceilings for the 1974 assessment roll (tentative), Local
Government Program at Cornell announcement of traimng programs and booklet
on Language and Interpretation in public Employee Collective Bargaining
agreements
Mr Bruce asked for representation to attend the Cayuga Lake Basin Board
meeting March 21 Mr Lee referred request to Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee to designate someone to attend
March 11, 1974 39
Mr Lee told the board he has written a letter to the Cayuga Lake Basin
Board asking them for a date in the immediate future to appeal before this board
to give a detailed presentation Mr Bruce pointed out that he and Mr Kerr
attended a meeting last year, of which the whole board was invited, when the
Cayuga Lake Basin Board presented their findings in detail and they met with
the Planning Board It was pointed out there is a detailed report which each
board member received Mr Kerr recommended everyone review the report,
particularly future action with regard to an expanded board for the purpose of
development and .operation Mr Bruce said there was a resolution adopted last
year responding to the recommendations
Under privilege of the floor, Richard MacNeil, teacher of Natural Resources
Conservation at Cornell University, spoke about 'the proposal of the Pyramid
Corporation of Syracuse to build a shopping mall on Triphammer Road He is
concerned about the problems that might result Mr Dates suggested since the
County Board will have little input on what takes place, that he contact the
Town of Lansing Planning Board
Mr Dates referred to an article in the Ithaca Journal which stated 25 years
ago four pages of plans were presented to the City of Ithaca regarding how the
problem might be solved with the tuning fork, possible new bridge over the inlet
and rebuilding Route 96 He received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
stating the Chamber should start looking into the problem of the Octopus Mr
Dates feels the county should, through one of its committees, show leadership
and help solve this problem Mr Lee said Mr Kerr under the Planning and Public
Works Committee, is taking the initiative to set up a meeting with the State in
Albany to meet with the appropriate officials
Mr Culligan asked if the resolutions sent out with the agenda could be printed
on both sides to save paper
Mrs Benson said it would be helpful to know which committees are respon-
sible for resolutions listed on the agenda
Various committee chairmen reported as follows*
Mr Dates introduced Mr Roger Barton, President of the Tompkins County
Radio Club, who explained and gave a demonstration of the new repeater radio
facility installed on Connecticut Hill and expressed appreciation to the county for
their support He said there are 59 members, 39 of which are active amateurs
and licensed operators He feels this is one of the finest facilities in the country
Mr Miller said this group is a very enthusiastic voluntary group The whole
operation only cost the county about $1200
Mr Culligan said the Cooperative Extension Association has hired a Director
of the Nutritional Feeding Program They will begin to schedule interviews for
staff and the nutritional program for the elderly should get underway the latter
part of this month He also said Sandra Martin will replace Bonnie Howard as
Planning Associate for ALTHA He said the Committee met last week with the
Planning and Public Works Committee and discussed the Office of the Aging
proposal The committee went over basic rules of how to study this question
and what would be the best way to come forth with a recommendation of
whether or not an office be set up to represent the elderly citizens of the county
A group of four men and Mr Liguori will go to Broome County to confer with
Tom Parkhurst, Director of the Office of the Aging in Broome County The State
Executive Department Booklet entitled "Office Of the Aging" was reviewed
There will be a meeting on the 20th He would like the Planning and Public
Works Committee to be there to listen to more citizens on this project Mr
Culligan also stated he would like to see the question brought before the board
in April He reported the Veterans' Service Agency, under the direction of
Richard Cummings, obtains for veterans' and their families an amount each year
of $2,333,000, for compensation and pension purposes with an additional $907,000
for education benefits He also said, because of remodeling, Titus Towers is be-
hind schedule and food services might have to be contracted or moved to another
site The other site is the elementary school in Dryden The major problem is
transportation for the people who need this program
Mr Webster said they will be meeting March 13 at 7 p m He will be
nominating a person for the Human Rights Commission later in the meeting
40 March 11, 1974
Mr Holden, Personnel, said a Social Services' typist position has been ad-
vertised and he would like to present a resolution later in the meeting
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, reported regarding the request from
the Hinkley Foundation for county payment of a bill for repairs to the heating
system in the Boardman House The committee feels that work was done without
authorization by the county, therefore, the county feels no responsibility They
reviewed an application for the Industrial Development Agency and there will
be a resolution later in the meeting for grants to assist with water, sewer, fire
safety, etc There will be a resolution for an application to FAA and State Depart-
ment of Transportation for grant for improvement of crash, fire, rescue facilities
at the airport They reviewed the anticipated needs of the Master Plan for the
airport The committee endorsed the statement by the chairman in regard to
the Route 13 proposal, Department of Transportation March 26 has been set
for the public hearing on Agricultural District No 4 in the Town of Lansing He
said they discussed contracts for Sanitary Landfill and the Commissioner of Public
Works has been in contact with citizens in Dryden relative to the landfill smoke
and he believes it has been adequately settled They are continuing investigations
in the problems of solid waste Mr Liguori and Mr Stevenson spent time in
Syracuse to investigate how to handle it The committee reviewed the situation
with DeWitt Historical Society regarding rental in the Clinton House There will
be a resolution later in the meeting There was discussion on access roads at the
Industrial Park and some relocation of Warren Road The committee recommended
a County Office of Aging
Mr MacNeil, Social Services, said their next meeting will be held March 19
He congratulated Mr Miller and his Cornell wrestling team
Mr Webster, Criminal Justice Study Committee, reported they have con-
cluded the data -gathering part of the study However, to assure a report which
will accurately reflect the work that has gone into this study, they would like to
extend their report date to April 15 The Chairman, upon hearing no objections,
assured him it was all right
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, said the
agreement has been worked out with the architects and a resolution is on today's
agenda for action
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said there was a clerical error in the
county's amount of gasoline allocation which has now been corrected He also
reported the State Comptroller established a committee on the real property tax
law made up of representatives of counties, cities, villages, school districts, big
businesses such as telephone companies, New York State Electric and Gas, etc
The purpose is to review the entire property tax law which they feel has been
neglected There was a change last year enabling the county to bid in all the
property In his and the County Attorney's opinion, this is an improvement over
the old system They are looking at ways to revise it and are considering many
different changes For instance, re -levy of town and county taxes The Assessment
Director attended a meeting in Binghamton March 6 Primarily, he was exploring
the view from the assessment roll preparation angle There is another meeting
in Syracuse this week and they plan to have representation of the financial office
there
Mr Kerr said the idea of what is real property and what should be taxed
is one of the questions that will need investigating He said it will be well to keep
informed and possibly add input, particularly in this area He said he believes
a proposal is being written to establish a joint committee in the State Legislature
to address itself to these questions The chairman referred this matter to the
Budget and Finance Committee for careful monitoring, deliberation and recom-
mendation to the board
Mr Lee stated last year this board had a discussion relative to the Milliken
Station five million dollar investment of precipitators There was conflict be-
tween exemption granted for water facilities but not necessarily for air cleaning
facilities There is conflict in the State Law There is a bill now before the As-
sembly in the State Legislature which advocates what this board went on record
for doing last year, that is to try to establish a consistency in granting exemption
to corporations who invest in water abatement facilities or air facilities
March 11, 1974 41
Mr Miller was excused at 11 30 a m
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller and Adopted, That resolu-
tion pertaining to Recommendation for Impending Legislation Re Increase in
Social Service Grants, be withdrawn and a resolution for a typist in the Social
Services Department, be added to the agenda
RESOLUTION NO 62—CREATION OF POSITIONS — TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental and Personnel
Committees, That the positions of
Title Status Labor Grade
Groundkeeper Labor C
Laborer Labor F
Clerk Competitive A
Watchman Non -Competitive B
Mail Clerk Competitive A
Head Groundskeeper Competitive J
Receptionist Competitive B
be created effective immediately, said positions having been included in the
1973-1974 budget request
RESOLUTION NO. 63—CREATION OF POSITION — SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK
— TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
It was Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Intergovernmental
Relations Committees, That one position of Bookkeeping Machine Operator, labor
grade C, competitive class, be abolished and that one position of Senior Account
Clerk, labor grade E, competitive class, be created, effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO 64—CREATION OF POSITION — TYPIST — SOCIAL
SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, second by Mrs Benson Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Absent
— 1 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Social Services Com-
mittees, That one position of Typist (04-09) competitive class, labor grade IV
be created effective immediately, said position not having been budgeted in the
1974 budget but duly advertised
RESOLUTION NO. 65—ENDORSEMENT OF APPLICATION TO THE FARMERS
HOME ADMINISTRATION FOR GRANT FOR DEVELOP-
MENT OF INDUSTRIAL PARK
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, this board did establish the Tompkins County Industrial De-
velopment Agency by means of Resolution No 46-1971 and,
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Agency has identified a need for
a County Industrial Park and is proceeding with plans for the development of said
park, and
1 WHEREAS, in order to make said park possible, it is necessary to extend
public water and sewerage facilities and to provide a fire safety pond with
ancillary Dumn station facilities, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the cost of said facilities not become an
excessive burden to Lansing Town water and sewer taxpayers and to industries
which will be located in the park, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives hereby endorses the pro-
posal for an industrial park as being important to the economic well being of
the County by providing space for expansion of local industries and perhaps new
industries and to insure continued job opportunities, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives is hereby
authorized and directed to co -endorse applications by the Industrial Development
42 March 11, 1974
Agency to the Farmers Home Administration, the Appalachian Regional Com-
mission and other agencies which may have grants available to assist in the cost
of providing water and sewer facilities at the industrial park, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Industrial
Development Agency, the Farmers Home Administration, the Appalachian
Regional Commission, the Commissioner of Planning and others as may be ap-
propriate
RESOLUTION NO. 66—AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO FAA AND NEW YORK STATE DOT
FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CRASH, FIRE AND RESCUE
FACILITIES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce After a brief discussion, a roll
call resulted as follows Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Absent — 1 Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has advised that continued
certification for the Tompkins County Airport is dependent upon improvement
in the crash, fire and rescue capabilities at the airport, and the installation of
inadvertent entry fencing, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State DOT
have grant programs available in the amount of 75 per cent of the total and 75
per cent of the local share respectively, with a possibility of an additional 5 per
cent from the Appalachian Regional Commission, and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that the total cost including a new quick -
dash CFR truck, a three -bay CFR station with ancillary facilities, and inadvertent
entry fencing consisting of three strands of barbed wire, will cost $162,000, there-
for be it
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby directed to make
application to FAA and the State DOT and also to the Appalachian Regional
Commission for maximum grants available, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to FAA, New York
State DOT, the Airport Manager, Tompkins County Administrator, the Com-
missioner of Public Works, and the Commissioner of Planning
RESOLUTION NO. 67—AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE TO TOMPKINS-CORT-
LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE GROTON PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster A discussion followed and
it was explained that Smith Corona donated the property for cost of $165,000 The
State reimbursed half that in the amount of $82,500 The question was asked if
once the building is sold, does the state have to be reimbursed? The chairman
referred the question to the County Attorney to report at the next meeting Mr
Watros said in 1973 the Chairman of the TC3 Board of Trustees appointed a
special committee to explore the various uses the building could have They
contacted people who might be interested They concluded after considerable
investigation, the building could not be utilized The general interest in the
local community would be to put it back on the tax rolls They felt it best to try
to sell the building Resolution Adopted.
WHEREAS, the new Tompkins -Cortland Community College site in Dryden is
expected to be ready for occupancy during the year, 1974, and
WHEREAS, after moving to its new site, the current community college
location in Groton, New York, will no longer be needed by Tompkins -Cortland
Community College, and
WHEREAS, Smith -Corona has first refusal if they wish to repurchase the
property for the high price bid obtained after bidding, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That it is hereby determined by this Board that the real property owned
by the County of Tompkins and County of Cortland in Groton, New York, oc-
cupied by Tompkins -Cortland Community College is no longer needed for the
public use
RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins -Cortland Community College advertise
said premises for sale after due notice, subject, however, to the right of Smith -
Corona having the right of first refusal to repurchase said property at the high
bid,
March 11, 1974 43
RESOLVED, further, that final acceptance of the high bid and sale of said
property must be approved by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County
by two-thirds vote and by the County Legislature of Cortland County by two-
thirds vote,
RESOLVED, further, That said conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon passage of a
concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature
RESOLUTION NO. 68—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT —
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL ARCHITECTS
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr A discussion took place and
Mrs Benson questioned if the contract included a time limit of getting informa-
tion on schedule Mr Stevenson stated it did not The Committee and architects
to meet every two weeks to check the progress and they do not get paid until the
work is done Mr Culligan said a good job was done when negotiating the con-
tract A roll call was taken which resulted Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Absent — 1
Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, proposed contract with architects Levatich, Miller and Hoffman,
PC and Fred H Thomas Associates, PC has been prepared in accordance with the
resolution authorizing same adopted by the Board on the llth day of February,
1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Hospital Construction
Committees, That the chairman of the board be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to execute same on behalf of the County
Mr Armand Adams of the DeWitt Historical Society, loaned a photograph
of the Board of Supervisors taken in 1896
RESOLUTION NO. 69—AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT — DEWITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden After a brief discussion, a roll
call was taken Ayes — Representatives Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay, MacNeil (a model of the County Home was
recently donated to the Historical Society)), Robey, Watros, Webster, Lee — 14
Noes — 0 Absent — Miller — 1 Adopted.
WHEREAS, Resolution No 138 adopted in 1973 authorized the Chairman of
the Board to enter into an agreement for rental of space at the Clinton House
with Historic Clinton House, Inc for space for the DeWitt Historical Museum,
and
WHEREAS, Audit and Control has indicated that the contract for said space
may either be a direct lease with Historic Clinton House, Inc or a contract with
DeWitt Historical Society, which contract shall include the amount of rental to
be paid over by the society to Historic Clinton House, Inc , and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of Tompkins County has discussed both said
proposals at its recent meeting, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to execute on behalf of the County an agreement with the DeWitt
Historical Society of Tompkins County and include in said agreement a provision
to the effect that monies paid to the Society by the County include the amount
of rental to be paid by the Society to Historic Clinton House, Inc for space in
the Clinton House in accordance with Resolution No 138 adopted May 29, 1973,
it being understood that said rental shall not exceed $20,000 per annum over
the ten-year period of their lease
Mr Webster placed in nomination the name of James Marsh to fill a vacancy
on the Human Rights Commission Upon hearing no further nominations, the
chairman declared Mr Marsh a member of said commission
Mr Bruce mentioned he would like the board to consider the name of Patrick
Foltz to serve as County Historian
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 43 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present — 14 Excused — Representative Bruce — 1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the March llth meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Received minutes of Administration Committee for February 19 and March 5,
Library Board of Trustees for February 26, Personnel Committee for February 28,
Intergovernmental Relations Committee for March 13, and Southern Tier East for
February 21 and March 21, executed copy of the agreement between County of
Tompkins and Levatich, Miller, Hoffman and Fred H Thomas re hospital, weekly
construction report No 89 from TC3, annual report of Tompkins County Human
Rights Commission, annual report of the New York State Council on the Arts
1972-73, resolutions from Cortland County re authorization to dispose of TC3
Groton property and audit of capital expenditures, TC3 Board of Trustees resolu-
tion re policy on inter -bank transfer, resolution of Pioneer Unit of Tompkins
County Senior Citizens Council favoring preservation of Boardman House, U S
Dept of Labor amendment to agreement of 2MGBD ADM -6 Neighborhood Youth
Corps contract No 4395-36 Mod No 1, notice from James Pace, Chairman of Four -
County Rail Users, of meeting at Cortland, March 28, invitation to Ground -break-
ing for Groton Child Development Center on March 24, Southern Tier East pro-
grams for review re 53 Historic Restorations including Clinton House and Board-
man House, NYS Dept of Correctional Services consolidated equipment program,
Susquehanna River Basin Comm project to control water pollution and '701'
comprehensive planning program, NYS Dept of Labor notice of conference April
22-23, Binghamton to provide direction to manpower planners and prime sponsors
under recently enacted CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of
1973), "Disclosure of Interest" received from Representative John C Clynes as
president and stock -holder of Robinson & Carpenter, Inc , resolution from
Tompkins County Area Beautification Council recommending NYS Dept of Trans-
portation undertake a thorough landscaping program at Route 13 -Triphammer
Interchange and urges commercial landowners and tenants to accept responsibility
for landscaping and appearance of area, Public Service Commission sent amended
motion of NYSE&G Corp Cayuga Station—Article VIII, David R. Dunlop, Ex-
plorer Post, re Tompkins County Board of Representatives sponsoring an Ex-
plorer Post in government, Area Beautification Council of Tompkins County
notification that Mrs Elizabeth Mulholland is liaison between Beautification
Council and Bicentennial Committee, minutes of "Community Outreach", Feb-
ruary 28, Status Report—Finger Lakes Educational Activities, February 8 meet-
ing, boiler inspection report on equipment located at 121-132 E Buffalo Street
and Tompkins County Airport, minutes of Hospital Construction Committee held
March 21, minutes County Planning Board Meeting March 13, Thomas Payne,
Assessment Director, re tentative state equalization rates, travel requests from
Tompkins County Hospital for Leo L Smull M]crohiologist to attend a Medical
Technology Training Institute in Syracuse April 22-24, Robert McGovern, Bio-
chemist, to attend training Institute in Technology at Upstate Medina] Center in
Syracuse April 22-24, Eugene Arnold, Administrator to attend the Miadle At-
lantic Health Congress meeting in Atlantic City, N J May 21-23 and a Conference
on New Approaches to Hospital Financial Analysis in Washington D C March
26-27 Bonnie L Howard Assistant Administrator to attend the 27th National
Conference on Rural Health in Detroit April 25-26, Request for permission to
attend the NYS County Highway Superintendents at the County Officers' As-
sociation in Grossinger April 1-3
Mr Lee noted the Finger Lakes Association Dinner is tomorrow evening and
he urged board members to attend
Under privilege of the floor Eugene Arnold Hospital Administrator reported
on the statics of appeals waiver request and excention request on hospital rates.
1) Medicaid Appeal—No word—will call Albany regarding status of appeal
I
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this week, 2) Blue Cross Appeal—Denied Denial has been appealed to Commis-
sioner of Health, 3) Exception—No action, since Tompkins County Hospital will
come under Phase IV, permitting 7 5% increase in rates for inpatients without
exception, 4) Wavier—refers to waiver of Commissioner's rules regarding mini-
mum occupancy levels for various services (OB -60%, PEDS-70%, M -S-80%, LTC -
90%0), Waiver request denied for Pediatrics and OBS, because "not in public
interest" ALPHA advising New York State Health Department through Central
New York Regional Planning & Review Council on reasons why penalties should
not be enforced on all hospitals Currently penalty on Tompkins County Hospital
is $2 71 for all Medicaid days and $2 58 for all Blue Cross days Recommendation
to Board of Managers regarding bed reduction in early April To meet require-
ments, hospital needs to reduce Pediatrics by 8 beds (to 12) and OBS by 8 (to
29)'for a total complement of 195 The matter was referred to the Health Com-
mittee for a joint meeting with this board and the hospital Board of Managers
to decide what the next step is on this topic
Mr Alvin Knepper spoke to the Board regarding the Association of Retarded
Children He asked that the board understand that the ARC must be given sup-
port and encouragement so it can survive to continue its fight to work with the
retarded and parents and the community He mentioned there is a `Brief Organi-
zation Profile" of ARC which he distributed There is a need for community
residences called hostels to serve mentally retarded and develop mentally dis-
abled adults He said he served on the Residential Unit Committee of the Compre-
hensive Health Planning Council and drew up a functional program plan and
budget which he filed with the Clerk
Mr Robey said a draft proposal by the Residential Unit Committee will be
presented at the next Mental Health Board meeting
D Boardman Lee said it won't cost the taxpayers anything to set up The
State will buy the house, rehabilitate it but the sponsoring agency will have to
furnish it The annual operating cost would be paid one-half by the state and the
remainder by the county The actual cost to the county would be very slight
because it can be offset by earnings of people living in hostels and charges they
pay for room and board
Mrs Benson said the Grand Jury has great powers of subpoena and it is
because of this great power that it should be used judiciously and with caution
Mr Dates said Mr Payne and Mr Franklin were here to answer any ques-
tions relative to tentative state equalization Mr Lee said an important item for
the towns and supervisors is changing the equalization rates which means in-
creasing tax rates Mr Payne said the average change in full value county -wide
is 8 4% whereas some of the tax districts have increased more or less than
average change and therein lies the impact with respect to the apportionment
of the county tax levy The State Equalization Rates are used for apportionment
of central and city school district taxes between tax districts This particular rate
is a rate which is determined after input by various supervisors, town council-
men, reviewing of the appraised values of a sample group of properties from
each of the tax districts so they would have local input into this It is a very
thorough survey which the State Board is required to do It is based, in this
case, upon 1970 market value and 1969 assessed value
Mr Dates said the four -county area on railroads is meeting March 28 in
Cortland The Chamber of Commerce banquet is March 29—they are discussing
tourism for the summer, band day and a year from now will be the Junior
Olympics
1 Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said he Mr Liguori, and Mr Holden
visited Broome County to study the County office of Aging that was put into
effect last June There will be a luncheon meeting sometime this week with per-
sons who oppose this program He also said they toured the city -county complex
There will be a meeting with the Planning & Public Works Committee April 4
He said he would like to set up a program where the County Attorney would set
up a public hearing late in April for a change for an Office of the Aging to be
established in Tompkins County The total program would cost approximately
$42,000, about $9,000 to $10,000 to be county money He reported that the com-
mittee met with John Miller and Ruth DeWire regarding Communication Pro -
'gram for the Hi -Band System for ambulances This was spurred by a National
46 March 25, 1974
Grant put out by the Johnson Wax Foundation Tompkins County did not meet
the qualifications for the grant With twelve ambulances, approximately $30,000,
they believe this meets some of the criteria for revenue sharing They would
also like to have a fire and emergency line into the Town of Groton This will be
discussed later He also said Jane Nolan, Director of Meadow House, is resigning
but she described Meadow House problems He said he would like a meeting set
up to tour ARC, Challenge Industries and Meadow House in April
Mr Holden also mentioned the trip to the Broome County Office For the
Aging He said one problem is transportation for rural areas
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Comnuttee, said they met with the
Human Rights Commission, Mrs Fellows, Election Commissioner, and Glen Cline
of the Extension Service They discussed with Human Rights the question of their
proposed merger with EOC They will look into this further He said there will
be a resolution supporting a state legislature bill sponsored by Constance Cook
Also, names will be hsted for the appointment to public sector of the Economic
Opportunity Board He said March 27 at 8 p m there will be a meeting of the
rural representatives and town supervisors
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, stated his committee met and there will be
resolutions later He said Hugh Hurlbut reported on the status of the Compre-
hensive Employment Training Act and the fact that the Personnel Committee
will be advisory committee overseeing CETA activities for 1974 The advisory
committee met last Friday but the guidelines haven't been received They will
study and try to be ready when they receive the guidelines They went over
goals for 1974 They feel the health and retirement insurance should be trans-
ferred from the County Administrator's office to the Personnel Department
Mr Kerr, Planning & Public Works Committee, said they will meet March
26 at 4 30 p m He reported in the area of legislation, discussed the matter of tax-
able real estate To his knowledge the only legislation to be i eported out that
would modify assessments this year will be directly related to vineyards and
orchards and it freezes the assessed valuation for three years at 1972 level He
said there will be a public hearing on Agricultural District No 4 in the Town of
Lansing tomorrow evening
Mr Miller, Public Safety & Correction, said they are studying the Emergency
Medical System At their next meeting they will be answering some important
questions
Mr Webster said the Criminal Justice Committee is working and believe they
will be able to meet their deadline reporting date
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee said they met March 19 and dis-
cussed the feed grinder resolution which is still on the table They hope to make
a decision in the near future They reviewed four cases as to what the grant is to
recipients in the Social Services Department On January 1 there was a ten per
cent increase to recipients on home relief and ADC Governor Wilson has ad-
vocated a twelve per cent increase effective July 1 The committee is studying
this and should come up with a recommendation at the next meeting There are
also two other bills in the legislature they should be aware oc—bills sponsored
by Senator Smith under the direction of the Executive Director of Welfare Re-
form, in which the State on January 1, 1975 would take over the total payment
for PA and MA It would make the county totally responsible for the services
function at Social Services following adoption of Supplemental Income for Old
Age Disabled and blind people, January 1, re AABD They now get check from the
Social Security instead of Social Services The public assistance people have
changes of circumstance almost daily and the Committee will be reviewing this
He commended the Ithaca Journal editorial staff in reference to situation of
indictments
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported on the Hospital Construction
Committee They reviewed with architects a proposed planning schedule brought
up as a first draft Dr Rosenfeld's representatives will be here in April handhng
certain aspects and Dr Rosenfeld will be reviewing other aspects of the entire
hospital as now exists and as proposed He will be here to talk with some people,
review what his representatives do, and be back for the wrap-up They also dis-
cussed and recommended that a representative of the medical staff be appointed
to attend the meetings of the committee Under Adnunisration, he said he and Mr
March 25, 1974 47
Stevenson are exploring a Centrax telephone system in this facility including
all the area that can be served outside the hospital They will be receiving a pro-
posal from the Telephone Company on costs He also gave a schedule of meetings
of the Construction Committee—April 4, 18, May 9, 23, June 6, 20, July 3, 18
The County Attorney reported that there is still no decision on the Betty
Muka case or the Boardman House case
Mr Lee said he attended the ground -breaking of the Groton Day Care Center
It was Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr, and adopted that reso-
lution pertaining to the Legislation re Increase in Social Service Grants, be with-
drawn
RESOLUTION NO. 70—ABOLISH POSITION OF DENTAL DIRECTOR—
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culligan Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the part-time position of Dental Director in the Health Department be
abolished effective April 1, 1974, since the State of New York is cancelling the
contract under which the Dental Director worked
RESOLUTION NO. 71 — CREATION OF POSITION — DEPARTMENT OF
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Administration and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Senior Stenographer (09-14) competitive class, labor
grade IX, be created in the Department of County Administration, effective im-
mediately said position having been budgeted in the 1974 budget
RESOLVED, further, That the board directs the Commissioner of Personnel
to file with the New York State Civil Service Commission a request that the posi-
tion of Senior Stenographer in the County Administrator's office be other than
in the competitive class
It was Moved by Mr Dates, Seconded by Mr MacNeil, That the above resolu-
tion be reconsidered Motion Carried It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by
Mr MacNeil, That the resolution be amended to add another paragraph which
would read as follows Resolved, further, That the board directs the Commis-
sioner of Personnel to file with the New York State Civil Service Commission a
request that the position of senior stenographer in the County Administrator's
Office be other than in the competitive class Amendment Adopted. Resolution
as amended adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 72—AUDIT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes —14 Noes — 0 Ab-
sent — Bruce —1 Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, a list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, in the amount of $277,896 69, to be paid from the Capital Construction Ac-
count of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are Claim No 79—Construc-
tion Costs—$277,896 69,
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved
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. 73—OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That this Board opposes Senate Bill No 8457 and its companion bill As-
sembly Bill No A-10021 which would require that board of inspectors from every
election district meet for taking registration not earlier than 6th day, instead of
6th Saturday, or later than 4th day, instead of 4th Saturday, before each general
election, and which strikes out other provisions requiring at least one meeting
on Saturday and makes other changes
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RESOLUTION NO. 74—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and commit-
tees, That the following transfer of funds be and they hereby are authorized
Committee Department From To Amount
Budget & Finance Central Printing
& Mailing 1670 300 1670 410 $85 00
County Sealer 3630 400 3630 300 20 65
RESOLUTION NO. 75—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Mrs Livesay questioned the large
amount for petty cash listed under the District Attorney's expenses It was ex-
plained it was for investigations done by the District Attorney Mr Lee said the
figures are subject to review by any member of this board After discussion
about the breakdown of this bill on the audit sheet, Mr Lee referred the question
to the Administration Committee Ayes —14 Noes — 0 Absent — Bruce —1
Resolution adopte d
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 60,680 90
Encumbrances 1,556 01
County Self -Insurance 1,889 85
Airport 3,500 26
Highway 116,860 82
Dog Fund 101 45
Transfer of Funds 3,746 16
$188,335 45
be and hereby are audited by this board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Commissioner of Budget and Administration be and
hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claims so audited out the various
funds appropriated therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 76—RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION—ALVIN KNEPPER
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded Unanimously and Adopted
WHEREAS, Alvin Knepper was appointed a member of the Tompkins County
Economic Opportunity Corporation Board on April 3, 1972, and
WHEREAS, he served as Chairman and a member of the Human Rights Com-
mission during the years 1972 and 1973, and
WHEREAS, during 1973 and 1974, he was a member of the Head Start Com-
mittee, and
WHEREAS, he carried out his duties in a diligent and conscientious manner,
now therefore e it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, by this board, That the members express their
deep appreciation to the said Alvin Knepper for his thorough and dedicated
efforts on behalf of the County and wish him the best of health and good wishes
for the future,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the said Alvin Knepper
The appointment of a County Historian was withdrawn from the agenda until
Mr Bruce returns
Mr Lee appointed the following persons to the County Negotiating Commit-
tee for 1974 John Murphy, County Administrator, Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of
Personnel, John Clynes, Hugh S MacNeil and Claude Holden
Mr Lee announced there would be a meeting with the NYS Department of
Transportation in Albany April 2 pertinent to the Route 96 and Octopus
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 36 a m
April 8, 1974 49
REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present — 13 Excused — Representatives Benson and Culligan — 2
Members and guests participated the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The Minutes of the March 25th 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
Minutes of Intergovernmental Relations Committee for March 25, the joint
meeting of Health and Planning and Public Works Committees for March 3, the
Administration Comnuttee for March 19, the Personnel Committee for March 13,
Health Committee for March 20, Industrial Development Agency for March 22,
the Planning and Public Works Committee for March 26, the Tompkins -Cortland
Community College Board of Trustees for March 7, Human Services outreach
Communication Committee for March 27, Southern Tier East Resource Conserva-
tion and Development Project meeting for March 23 and a booklet A People's Ac-
tion Program, STERP&DB booklet on A-95 Review Process, for review from STE
on NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services 1974 Action Grant Application for
Statewide comprehensive Crime Control Planning, NYS Division of Historic
Preservation on Historical Survey Preservation Allocation Statewide, NYS De-
partment of Labor Comprehensive Manpower Services Statewide, NYS Educa-
tion Dept TV Instruction for Home -Bound Handicapped Children Statewide, NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation Comprehensive Water Resources
Planning Program, Ithaca Soaring Clubhouse and Hangar Tompkins County, and
NYS Office of Parks and Recreation 53 Historic Restorations Statewide, weekly
construction reports from TC3 foi March 8, 15, 22, 29, TC3 Happenings for March
28, Pistol Permits for the month of March totalled $143 00, Town of Ithaca public
hearing on proposal to re -zone property of LeGrand Chase and City of Ithaca
public hearing on three amendments to zoning ordinance, resolution from Cort-
land County re improvement and/or relocation of NYS Route 13, bond anticipation
note renewal—TC3—$1,623,616, Preliminary report of Planning Dept Flood Plain
Management Study; annual report of Tompkins County Airport, boiler inspection
reports for County Home and Farm and Court House and Jail, Central New York
Regional Medical Program request for letters of Intent for proposal due March
31, letter from Joseph Broderick, Office of Emergency Preparedness, re visit to
Tompkins County in the future, letter from Civil Service Employees Association
re Tompkins County employer and CSEA as collective bargaining agent for all
employees of Tompkins County, excluding elected officials, letter from Don
Adams, United States Brewers Association, Inc re opposing proposal of the
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council resolution on deposit on all
beer and soft drink containers, letter from T Walter Carlin, Chairman of
Easter Seal Committee, inviting Chairman Lee to be on WCIC TV, April 7 at 10 15
p m ; letter from Elmer Maki, president of Tompkins County Civil Service Em-
ployees Association re state-wide negotiations in process as a result of the new
Child Protective Act and Social Service employees who are on call 24 hours a
day, executed agreement of Cornell University and Cooperative Extension As-
sociation of Tompkins County, letter from Ralph Jordon, Executive Director of
Chamber of Commerce re ARBA matching grants for Bicentennial; minutes of
Library Board of Trustees for March 19, Hugh Hurlbut to Gary Lee re Civil
Defense Director; Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co By E Barrett Atwood, Jr , Man-
ager, proposal to develop a county -wide cost allocation plan and Social Services
Reimbursement claims, petitions of seven reasons for opposing Pyramid Shopping
Mall from Mrs James E Hixon, 723 E Shore Drive and David S Perry, 118 Up-
land Road
Under privilege of the floor, Nancy Bent spoke and presented a petition of
969 names coming from every part of the county as well as the City of Ithaca
Which were collected in the past eight days, opposing the construction of the
Pyramid Mall project.
50 April 8, 1974
Phyllis Maines spoke against the construction at this point She feels this
project should be held up as the proposal would fall within the boundaries of the
Lansing Village and said if the village is incorporated, it be given the final say
Gail McCall spoke and urged the board to take upon itself the responsibility
to represent citizens of the county who are not represented by the Town of
Lansing and felt there should be full information on land -use impact, affects on
soil, etc and there should be a thoughtful discussion of this matter
Dan Hoffman stated several reasons why he felt the Mall should not be built
However, he commended Mr Bruce and Mr Robey for trying to bring a major
issue before a county -wide forum
Lesly Lempert formally requested the board to petition the State of New York
to do a Soil Conservation Study at the site before Pyramid be allowed to build
Mrs Viola Miller, Town of Lansing Planning Board, explained they spent a
month working diligently on all questions raised on this matter Pyramid has an-
swered many questions She said the Soil Conservation has been studied
thoroughly A thorough traffic study was done She said the town zoning
ordinance provided for commercial development in that area This area was
never questioned at any time the ordinance was being written County impact is
being studied and economic studies were done She said the Lansing Planning
Board is meeting tonight on this matter
Supervisor Walter Schwan, Town of Ithaca, said he and Frank Liguori were
in Albany regarding county Sewer District No 1 Hopefully they will have a
special meeting this week to resolve that problem They raised a question about
the interceptor because it was in the project to receive federal funding which is
now a long gone proposition and would require the county to delete it or fund
it themselves The status of the units which will pay in this benefit district is
such they believe they can build the interceptor themselves with their own
money and still show the people in the benefit district a reduction in their first
year sewerage treatment cost This will be discussed further and a resolution
presented to this board on this proposition The Bolton Point Water System has
been acquired by the Town of Ithaca and will have concurrent bond resolutions
adopted by all the municipalities and hope they can bring this project to bid in
May He thinks this board should recognize that home rule in New York State is
jealously guarded Zoning is a function of Towns, Villages, and cities and while
the county has over review in some instances, it is not a county prerogative to
approve or disapprove He recommended that this resolution on the Pyramid Mall
be tabled
Alvin Knepper thanked the board for their resolution of appreciation to him
He read a letter of appreciation from the Economic Opportunity Corporation He
said he stands ready to serve the board and his neighbors in any capacity in the
future
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce reported on the progress of the administrative code Possibly
following their next meeting they may come to request allocation of staff time
so they can proceed with writing the code Something they will need to consider
is the question of intraboard communications and procedures He said they may
need to have a board meeting as a committee -of -the -whole to take up questions,
problems, particular needs of committees, etc
Mr Kerr, Health Committee, said they met to consider several items and
took no action He asked the board to review the data relative to the proposed
Office for the Aging There will be a recommendation at the next meeting
Mr Watros, Intergovernmental Relations, reported on the progress of TC3
construction Construction is progressing and is 98 5 per cent complete The build-
ing is occupied by the administration department as well as some other offices
The construction to date is within the budgeted amount and expect to have a com-
plete accounting at the next meeting There is a problem before the construction
committee The engineers in designing the water system for the campus made a
substantial error in that the system does not meet the fire -code requirements It
is presently before the engineers and architects to come back with a recommen-
dation The changes might exceed the budgeted amount They expect to reach
a settlement for additional costs incurred The question was asked if we take
partial acceptance of the building now before it is finished, does it create prob-
April 8, 1974 51
lems for taking total acceptance when the building is finished The County At-
torney said he has written to the President of the community college and has not
yet received a response Mr Murphy, County Administrator said he spoke with
the insurance carrier and the liability relative to the building itself and par-
ticularly the part that is occupied and it is covered under the present policy The
insurance company is satisfied
Mrs Livesay reported that the Town Supervisors and Rural Representatives
met March 27 and discussed four items and she felt the meeting was successful
They discussed the matter of recycling which City Alderman Nancy Meyer
presented It had to do, among other things, with the possibility of separation of
sohd waste and if this could be done at the county level or town level She
hopes the Planning and Public Works Committee will discuss this subject A
resolution was introduced and adopted by the group which stated the Rural
Representatives and Town Supervisors go on record as supporting efforts to
make the city of Ithaca the kind of city where people can live, worship and work
and the environment is clean, prosperious and attractive and which can be
claimed as the center of trade, finance, education and employment
Mr Webster noted he will be nominating persons to the Economic Oppor-
tunity Corporation later in the meeting
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, reported on the public hearing of the
Agricultural District No 4 in the Town of Lansing March 26 They received a re-
quest for additional territory in the proposed district and the matter will be
presented to the Environmental Conservation Commissioner for approval Be-
cause of additions to the district, another hearing must be held The committee
met and accepted bids for miscellaneous materials and supplies for the High-
way Department, discussed payment of partial architect fee for design of Build-
ing C, offer from White and Hague—was extended for 30 days, discussed the
location and improvements of the access roads of the Industrial Park and possible
relocation of part of Warren Road, listened to discussion of recommendations
for the returnable -container law for Tompkins County but took no action, Mr.
Turner reviewed the proposed development plans under the planning authority
they have at the airport for future development At the next committee meeting
they plan to review and carefully look into some of the projected facts and
figures on the question of airport development They reviewed the preliminary
report on the flood plain study, and made arrangements for a meeting in Albany
relative to the Octopus He, Mr Clynes, Mr Liguori, Mr Lee and four others
went to Albany Tuesday to meet at Assemblywoman Cook's Office with people
from the Department of Transportation to discuss progress on the Octopus He
stated, relative to further requirement in the environmental field on studies of
air -pollution, water -pollution, land -use management and noise -pollution, it is
estimated it will take an additional three to eighteen months to get clearance
for approval for location on the basis of the noise -abatement pollution -level study
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction Committee, said the committee is
meeting on a regular basis There are many items of consideration and he has
one resolution to present this morning
Mr Lee, Chairman, said he attended a meeting this morning with the State
Office of Disaster They are in the process of reviewing and updating plans
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, said there will be a committee
meeting tomorrow The legislative bill did pass which would give recipients in
the ADC and Home Relief Class a 12 per cent increase effective July 1974
would be an additional cost to the county, not budgeted, of approximately $58,500.
There is also proposed legislation to amend the executive law in relation to the
creation of Division of Finance and medical assistance to the Executive Depart-
ment This would mean public assistance and medical assistance payments would
come out of Albany and no longer out of local area The other bill is pertinent to
the Office for the Aging and Office of the Youth If this bill is passed, it would
in essence force consolidation of youth, old age and the Social Services Depart-
ment He said he hopes the committee will discuss this at their next meeting
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee said an organization meet-
ing was held March 18 Architects presented and outlined the project work plan
Meeting dates of twice each month were set up into July when the decisions by
the Board of Representatives, Board of Managers, and the public will be forth-
52 April 8, 1974
coming At the second meeting, April 4, they heard from the architects that
interviews with department heads have taken place, and this week interviews
with the professional staff will be held From all reports, the hospital staff are
impressed with these interviews and Dr Rosenfield's men are impressed with
the caliber of the hospital staff The architects are evaluating existing facilities
and familiarizing themselves with all applicable codes The first review of col-
lected material will come at the end of this month, and then the functional needs
and space program will be undertaken Mr Arnold has requested an extension
through the end of the year for submission of Part II to the State Health Depart-
ment—Phase PI being the county's plan for proceeding with construction He
also reported Dr Kilgore has joined the committee Mr Lee stated he has asked
the committee to submit written reports
Mr Dates reported on the March 28th meeting of the four -county Rail As-
sociation in Cortland There will be a 250 million dollar bond issue and they will
appraise this board and the community with what it will cover The goal of this
task force is to create a financial self-sustaining railroad system He said he and
Mr MacNeil attended a meeting of the Finger Lakes Association who compli-
mented this board for an active part taken financially and on the Board of Di-
rectors The Drum Corp International Competition will be in Ithaca in August
1974 and in 1975 there will be the Junior Olympics There have been several
special meetings of the Industrial Development Agency At their last meeting,
they adopted the necessary resolutions for the permanent bonding of the
Rothschild -Caldwell Project It is in the bonding attorney's office Mr Williamson
said the Industrial Development Agency is an independent agency enacted by
the State Legislature Mr Lee said at the time this resolution «as passed setting
up the agency it was the intent of the board to always keep its membership from
this board to insure it did not get out of hand Mr Bruce said he is in favor of
supporting the Rothschild -Caldwell Development but would like to be made aware
of what happens before it is in the newspaper
Mr Webster said the Criminal Justice Committee is having a public meet-
ing April 10 at 7 30 p m on the concept of having a full-time or part-time Dis-
trict Attorney He extended an invitation to all board members
John Murphy, County Administrator, reported relative to off-track betting
There is interest in the City of Syracuse but this county has had no contact with
any counties that were involved in the area This was referred to Budget and
Finance Committee to work with the County Adnunistrator
Robert Williamson, County Attorney, reported there is no decision yet on the
Muka motion or the Boardman House case He was requested to look into the
division of monies for the sale of the Groton TC3 building The first thing will
be to find out if Smith Corona wants to buy it back Money would go 50 per cent
to the State The other 50 per cent would go 1/3 to Cortland County and 2/3 to
Tompkins County There is an appeal pending on the question of whether the
county should pay indigent parties legal representation in a divorce case
Chairman Lee said he attended a four-hour marathon for Easter Seals and
also the Chamber of Commerce banquet He was also the guest of East Hill Fly-
ing Club for a banquet and meeting
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller That a resolution be
added to the agenda pertaining to authorizmg the chairman to execute an
addendum to agreement on flood control planning assistance program Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77— AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM TO
AGREEMENT — FLOOD RECOVERY PLANNING
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives hereby is
authorized and directed to execute the addendum to the agreement to Phase III
Flood Recovery Planning Assistance Program (Comptroller's Contract No D-54288)
extending the termination date to July 25, 1974
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RESOLUTION NO. 78—AWARD OF BID—HIGH PRESSURE BREATHING AIR
PACK FILLING SYSTEM— FIRE AND DISASTER
COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for High Pres-
sure Breathing Air Pack Filling (Compressor) System to be used by the Fire and
Disaster Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, M Sr J Associates is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
specifications in the amount of $8,600 00 for the following equipment
1—Automatic Air Pack Filling Equipment
(A) Air Compressor
(B) Purification System
(C) Mounting Chassis
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Budget and Administration Committees, That the aforesaid bid of M & J As-
sociates in the amount of $8,600 00 be and the same is hereby accepted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Fire and Disaster Co-
ordinator be and he hereby is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf
of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 79—COUNTY STUDY OF PROPOSED LANSING MALL
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Bruce A lengthy discussion took place
and Mr Robey said this is not a resolution opposing the mall, nor is it an anti -
development proposition He and Mr Bruce recognize fully that the Board of
Representatives has no direct legal authority However, major developments in
areas will affect us all He feels county government has an obligation to encourage
cooperation among various municipalities Mr Bruce spoke and agreed with Mr
Robey If they are to preserve the right of local municipalities, towns, villages
and etc to control their own zoning and development and recognizing the impact
developments of this sort have outside the jurisdictions involved, we must have
some means of communication and input so the broader interests can at least be
heard The County Planning Board was established to provide the kind of com-
munication and interaction, not to be binding on local jurisdictions but to provide
them as much input as possible Mr Webster said in their committee meeting,
they considered this question and voted to favor 3, with one abstention Mr Wes-
ley McDermott, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing, said he objects to this resolu-
tion Their town board has been working diligently to give consideration to the
proposal He wondered if this board would permit an encroachment upon local
duties and legal responsibilities and questions whether there is any authority by
this board to act upon it Mr Liguori said under the provisions of the General
Municipal Law, the County Planning Board does have a role in reviewing pro-
posals such as this Mr Dates said he is disappointed that this resolution is going
to be considered Mr Kerr said the county has no authority other than the excep-
tion Mr Liguori pointed out Mrs Livesay said she feels the resolution rather
than trying to encroach upon the rights of the town, as trying to preserve the
right to the town Mr Lee read a statement by Representative LeGrace Benson
who was unable to be here today She said citizens from both rural and urban
areas clearly recognize that what is done in one corner of the county can and
does affect all the rest She suggested that we enlarge the scope of the timely
resolution to include all large-scale residential commercial, industrial and
recreational projects The County Planning Board should report to the county
board on the economic, human and environmental costs and benefits of such
protects, and other official governing bodies should be encouraged to defer
final approval until such a report has been received and considered by the
county board Such rational planning would in no way abridge or denature local
decision making, but could enable it to be more informed and co-ordinated with
that of other units
WHEREAS, the shopping mall proposed for the Triphammer -Rt 13 area in
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the Town of Lansing will have an impact on other political subdivisions of the
County, including the Village of Cayuga Heights and the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Lansing mall will affect traffic patterns, the en-
vironment and the tax structure of several different political entities within the
county, and
'WHEREAS, while the Board of Representatives recognizes and has no desire
to encroach on the ultimate decision-making responsibility of the Town of Lan-
sing, it believes that the above considerations call for a county -wide input into
those decisions, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that (1) this Board respectfully request the appropriate official
bodies in the Town of Lansing to postpone final decisions affecting the future
of the proposed mall until its impact on the county as a whole can be studied,
and (2) that the County Planning Board provide a mechanism by which officials
from the various municipalities affected can jointly study the county -wide impact
of the proposed mall and report to this board through the Planning and Public
Works Committee as soon as possible
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, That this resolution be
tabled Ayes — Representatives Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Clynes,
Dates, Haight, and Lee — 9 Noes — Bruce, Livesay, Robey, Webster — 4 Ex-
cused -2 Motion to Table Adopted.
Mr Bruce attempted to introduce another resolution which asked that no
officer or agency of Tompkins County commit resources for the further de-
velopment of the proposed Pyramid Development until such time as the County
Planning Board can study the potential impact of that development It was Moved
by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Webster, That the resolution be placed on the
agenda Ayes — Bruce, Livesay, Robey, Webster — 4 Noes — Clynes, Dates,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Watros, Lee — 8 Excused — 2 Motion Lost.
Mr Lee said it was his understanding that the Town of Lansing Planning
Board, the Town of Lansing Civic Association, Town Board of Lansing and the
County Planning and Public Works Committee have been discussing Route 122
access point situation
Mr Webster placed in nomination the following names for reappointment to
the Economic Opportunity Corporation Ruth Blanchard, Donald Chatman, Will
Davie, Grace Evans, Hugh Hurlbut, Ethel Nichols, Leonard Miscall New appoint-
ment—Beverly Livesay
Upon hearing no further nominations, the chairman declared the above-
named persons members of the Economic Opportunity Corporation
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 45 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 22, 1974
The Charman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Excused — Representative Kerr — 1.
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the April 8th 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
Minutes of spring meeting of Finger Lakes Association for April 3, the Human
Service Outreach Communication Committee for April 3, joint meeting of the
Health and Planning and Public Works Committees for April 4, the Administration
Committee for April 9 and a fact sheet from the Federal Energy Office for
February 15 re emergency services, resolution from Inter -County Legislative
Bodies of Western NY requesting NYS to evaluate the overall real property tax
structure regarding exemptions, resolutions from TC3 Board of Trustees Audit
of Capital Expenditures Claim #80, Professional Salary Schedules 1974-75, Tui-
tion and Fee charges 1974-75, copy of letter and summary of emergency stream
restoration work performed by soil conservation service in Hurricane Agnes arca
of NYS, draft copy of proposed bill by Legislature which would create "Finger
Lakes Regulatory Board" and a copy of last meeting of Temporary Greater Finger
Lakes Basin Commission, US Department of Labor notice that Tompkins County's
request, though well presented, did not meet detailed criteria necessary for ap-
proval as Prime Sponsor under Section 102A (4) of the Comprehensive Employ-
ment Training Act of 1973, letter from Sal J Prezioso, Office for Local Govern-
ment re Intergovernmental Personnel Act 1975 Statewide Plan — outline for
letter of intent, resolution from TC3 re Capital Equipment, weekly construction
report No 93 for April 3, chairman of Cayuga County Environmental Management
Council requesting Tompkins County Environmental Management Council apply
for $25,000 in the municipal funds under Article VIII re study of application of
NYSE&G's fossil fuel facility — Cayuga Station, STE 74-18 PRNS 57400397 State-
wide '701' Comprehensive Planning Program; letter from Howard W Robison re
Regional Rail Reorganization Act — enacted January 2, 1974, Michael Whiteman,
Counsel to the Governor, enclosed Assembly Bill No 11103 re amending the com-
merce law that any county which is a member of Appalachian region as defined
in the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, NYSE&G response to
criticism of Public Service Commission re NYSE&G application for certificate of
environmental compatibility, minutes of Hospital Board of Managers for March
18, weekly construction report No 94, notice of public hearing on City of Ithaca
zoning ordinance on May 1 at 7 30 p m , Department of Transportation special re-
port on railroads publication, received executed DeWitt/Tompkins County agree-
ment for space at Clinton House, minutes of Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee April 30, Mrs Robert Boothroyd to Chairman re planting ceremony May 18;
Tioga County Legislature, Edward Hubbard, Chairman, re TC 3 extending services
to the adult population by offering services in several locations
Under privilege of the floor, Pauline Darrett said she feels the New York
State Human Rights Commission is used by the State Government to exploit
blacks and poor whites
Representative Miller said the Committee is concerned about the county
moving toward the direction of establishing an ordinance against throw -away
bottles and cans Mr Lee said this matter is under consideration by the Environ-
mental Management Council and the Planning and Public Works Committee has
this under consideration
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration, said he will not present the resolution today fol-
lowing up on the last meeting regarding the Pyramid Mall The resolution will
be submitted to the Planning and Public Works Committee He said he has a
distinct preference for working through committee when they can and maybe
they can spend more time looking at a pohcy to at least have some sort of screen-
ing device Mr. Lee said most townships have adopted a '701' Plan. Mr Bruce
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said the plan is on a five-year schedule and the county is 2-1/2 years into it and
are at a point where they need to develop priorities
Mr Dates noted that some villages are lowering or keeping their tax rates
He said the reason is they are now using the income from the sales tax He said
if anyone would hke a report on the income from the sales tax, the committee
will make it The Chairman requested the Budget and Finance Committee to
make that report
Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, reported in regard to the Status of
Appeals
Medicaid — He had a discussion with Mr Rmaldi with the Bureau of
Health Economics regarding this appeal He estimates action within the next 30
days by the Health Department However, since the Hospital Association of New
York State is instituting discussions with Health Department representatives on
an intensity of care factor in the rates, we may be receiving individual response.
He recommended another appeal based upon Tompkins County Hospital's group-
ing The groupings, based upon the patient days of service in 1972 establish a
ceiling for routine costs. Because there are so few municipal hospitals in New
York State, municipal hospitals are grouped with voluntary for this purpose In
our group of approximately 12 hospitals only 2 are municipal Therefore, the
$650,000 retirement payment estimated for 1974 ($13 per patient day) puts us in
excess of the ceiling Our current penalty is approximately $8 per day This appeal
is being formulated and he has sought consultation from the Hospital Association
of New York State
Blue Cross — Thursday this week, he is meeting with three members of the
Blue Cross staff to discuss the status of that appeal From a rather vague letter
received and conversations, he assumed that the appeal had been denied However,
they now lead him to believe that it may be up for reconsideration providing
other data are submitted Two bills are pending before the State Legislature and
Senate regarding hospital reimbursement Both of these bills deal with incorpora-
tion of out-patient losses in the inpatient reimbursement rate from Blue Cross and
Medicaid These bills are S-10032 and A-12056 However, it is their understanding
that both bills are written to benefit only voluntary hospitals He would like to
ask the board's support in seeking amendments to have these bills apply equally
to public hospitals such as Tompkins County Hospital.
Mr Bruce, Administration, said the question was referred to them relating
to the suggestion that county government consider the establishment of a Boy
Scout Troop under county sponsorship Having no visible interest among the
committee, he extended an invitation to the other members of the board Mr
Lee said Mr Jordon from the Chamber of Commerce and David Dunlop spoke
to him pertinent to the possibility of setting up an Explorer Post There would
be no board obligation other than being a sponsoring agency and the overall ob-
jective of Explorer Scouts is to get them more involved, for example, in govern-
mental activities He feels it is a reasonable request which would cost $25 for
sponsoring fee He thought the Administration Committee would want to look at
it and possibly put a resolution before the board Mr Bruce said the feeling of
the committee was they saw no particular advantage to the explorers or the county
for being sponsors
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said their committee met Wednesday and
went over various subjects relating to health They approved a resolution be
drawn up in the future for the purchase of an emergency telephone line to Ithaca
from Groton It would cost $92 00 per month He feels if this service saves one
life, it certainly will be well spent They received a request regarding the county-
wide communication system to ambulances They reserved any decision on the
purchase until they have more information They feel a recommendation should
be forthcoming from the Public Safety Committee It is his understanding this
would be funded by revenue sharing funds The committee heard Mr Jackson
Hall, Chairman of the Mental Health Services, and Marjorie Waldman who indi-
cated a few problems they have The key personnel would like to move to a down-
town location They do most of their business with contract agencies which are
mostly downtown This was referred to the Planning and Public Works Committee
The other item discussed was changing the Assistant Administrator from part-
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time to full-time They would also like another typist They referred this to the
Personnel Committee The proposal for an Office for the Aging m Tompkins
County was heavily discussed They came to the decision to bring it before the
public and ask for a resolution to be on the agenda today for authorization for a
public hearing to be held May 13 at 10 30 a m
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations, said the committee met this
morning Mr Watros distributed a TC3 Capital Fund Summary Financial Report
He said he will be nominating two persons to the Economic Opportunity Board
later in the meeting There are still two vacancies on the public sector
Mrs Livesay said the committee received a letter from Mayor Conley asking
for their attendance at a meeting with the City Transportation Committee, City
Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Supervisors from the Towns of Ithaca
and Lansing, Mr Haus from Cornell University, Mr Liguori and Mr Lee There
is a committee through the County Planning Department that is hearing reports
of Mr Arnim Meyburg who is doing a study They would like a committee ap-
pointed from public officials from each board in the county to discuss the possi-
bilities of how county -wide transportation would be set up The Mayor is going
to have another meeting This board will receive a letter asking for two people
to be selected to represent the board on the committee Mr Lee said there are a
number of groups working on this and he thought maybe they could be consoli-
dated into one group
Mr Holden, Personnel, reported they met April 10 and he will present three
resolutions this morning He said Mr Hurlbut brought them up-to-date on the
Comprehensive Employment Training Act He said in 1973 work was done on
creation or changing of positions procedure They felt the Committee should take
another look They feel this should now be referred to the Administration Com-
mittee and John Murphy for comment, then they will review it for any changes
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said his committee met There will
be a report two weeks from now on the District Attorney situation He said he at-
tended a banquet last Friday evening of the Radio Club It is a very enthusiastic
club and an important group with little cost to the county
Mr Webster said he and Mr Dates visited the Halfway House and things are
going nicely Before January 1975 a decision has to be made with respect to that
facility They will be coming back to this board with plans and descriptions of
their on-going evaluation
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, said the committee met April 9th
and decided to raise Resolution No 239 from the table which is for the purchase
of a grinder -mixer for the County Home They also listened to recommendations
by Mrs Helen Gallagher, A -Supervisor in Children's Division The construction of
the bridge between the Montgomery Ward Building and the existing Social
Services Department is well underway Howard Stevenson is going to conduct
a preliminary investigation regarding the fitness of the building on April 25
Their next meeting will be in May He said April 26 at the Central Fire Station,
Mrs Norma Wedlake, Executive Director of Commission for Revision of Social
Services Law, will be present at a meeting sponsored by the League of Women
Voters to discuss legislation which Senator Smith is sponsoring regarding the
State taking over all payments of MA and PA and the County taking over social
service functions of social services
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said the architects are still
working collecting data and hope to have preliminary report before the next
meeting
Mr Dates, Industrial Development Agency, said through Mr Kerr they had
a meeting with FHA and Mr Maynard Poray and they have fourteen documents
to sign asking for water extension and sewer extension, the fire safety pond at
the industrial development on Warren Road He will ask permission later in the
meeting to present a resolution on this matter
Mr Webster said the annual meeting of the Economic Opportunity Corpora-
tion will be April 23 The Criminal Justice Committee met at a public meeting
April 10 and they discussed the District Attorney's office April 17 they met in
Executive Session for further discussion April 24 there is a meeting and he hopes
there is consensus approval of what their recommendations will be, and hopes
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they will approve not only the draft of special report to the board but also the
draft of the general report He hopes to have the reports in the board's hands
before the first of May He said from the beginning it was the intention of the
committee to give their report to the Public Safety Committee before it was made
public However, somehow the report was made public
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported on the Centrix System which is
under consideration He and Howard Stevenson met with representatives from
the telephone company to investigate the possibility of a Centrix System to cover
the entire county mainly in the 272-273 and 274 area Also, he said they will start
on the foreclosure process for all properties for back taxes dating to 1970 All
persons have been notified by registered mail
The telephone system at the community college was discussed as to whether it
could be included in the Centrix System Mr Watros said the college has their
own equipment which they maintain Also discussed was the question of a toll-
free telephone line from Groton to Ithaca The chairman asked Mr Holden to
get an up -dated report on this matter and whether it can be appealed before
the Public Service Commission It was pointed out there is a free line from
Groton to the County Assessment Department and also a community college line.
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported there is a decision by Judge
Yesawich, in the case of Betty Muka against DeForrest Heffron, President of the
Ithaca Teachers Association, NYS United Teachers, National Education Associa-
tion, American Federation of Teachers, which dismissed the complaint He said
there has not been a decision yet in the Boardman House case He noted he has
appointed a second assistant, George Pfann, who will work with the Health De-
partment and Hospital
Mr Lee reported on an important meeting at the Board of Education under
the chairmanship of Mrs Ruth Pettengill who has worked conscientiously from
the Budget and Administration Committee's charge of a year ago trying to ad-
dress the human resources consolidation project He said he indicated to the group
that he is officially assigning that proposal in what they do in human resources
consolidation jointly to the Health Committee and Planning and Public Works
Commitee and County Administrator to report back to this board within a 90 -
day period He expressed appreciation to Ruth Pettengill on this topic He also
said he met with the Tompkins County Garden Club, Mrs Dorothy Boothroyd
and Mrs Roy Parks, Jr , who expressed interest in planting flowers around the
terminal building at the airport He referred this to Mr Dates who is liaison to
the airport to see what can be arranged
Mr Dates said he would like to ask permission to present resolutions not on
the agenda today pertaining to authorization for the chairman to contract to thin
county forest lands, appointments to the Industrial Development Agency and a
resolution relative to the airport Mr Bruce objected to the appointment of
Representatives Lee and Dates to the Industrial Development Agency as he felt
it was in contravention with the rules of the board It was Moved by Mr Miller,
seconded by Mr Culligan, That resolutions pertaining to the chairman's authoriza-
tion to contract to thin forest lands and the airport resolution, be considered at
this meeting Motion Carried. Mr Williamson explained they would like to sell
the bonds on the Rothschild development on or about May 1 and want these
appointments to the Industrial Development Agency filed with the Secretary
of State prior to the issuance of bonds — that is the reason for their bringing
this up today Mr Lee said the policy question about circulating resume for ap-
pointments is in the Administration Committee and is awaiting a recommendation
It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden, That the resolution of
appointment to the Industrial Development Agency be placed on the agenda and
considered at this meeting Motion Carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr. Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Ex-
cused — 1 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 50,233 72
Encumbrance 2,249 68
Transfer of Funds 881 02
Self -Insurance 4109
Dog Fund 26 85
Airport 6,581 73
Highway 121,959 69
$179,724 10
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. 81—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS — TOMPKINS-CORT-
LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Ex-
cused — 1 Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $247,882 37 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are Claim No 80 — Con-
struction Costs — $241,378 22, Equipment — $6,504 15, Total $247,882 37
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefore
It was Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Culligan, That Resolution No
239 — 1973 — Award of Bid — County Home, be lifted from the table Mr Bruce
questioned if the reasons it was tabled still pertain and if the committee had
obtained any further information to offer as to why the situation is now different
Mrs Livesay said they have researched this with the County Extension Service and
Cornell and whether it is sufficient volume or not — they are at a breakeven
point Mr Haight said they have done extensive research in regard to the equip-
ment and cost of operation and they feel it is the proper thing to do Mrs Livesay
said the question of continuing with the farm work was researched thoroughly and
it was the judgment of the committee last year that it was a good operation The
motion to lift from the table Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-1973—AWARD OF BID—COUNTY HOME
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Culligan, Ayes — Representatives
Livesay, Miller, Robey, Watros, Webster (With the same kind of reservation Mr
Bruce has Would like to assign this question further), Clynes, Culligan, Haight
— 8 Noes — Benson, Bruce, Dates, Holden (question the breakeven point), Lee,
MacNeil — 6 Excused — Kerr — 1 Resolution adopted.
' WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for one
grinder -mixer with corn-sheller attachment to be used at the County Farm and
Home, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca Ford Tractor Inc , 716 W Clinton Street, is the lowest
responsible bidder, meeting all specifications, with a net bid in the amount of
$3,585 73, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, That the
bid of Ithaca Ford Tractor, Inc , meeting all specifications, copy of which is on
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file with the Clerk of the Board, in the net amount of $3,585 73 be and the same
hereby is accepted,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Home and Farm Superintendent be
and he hereby is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the county
RESOLUTION NO. 82—COOK TO PROBATION ASSISTANT—PROBATION
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Cook (08-03), labor grade VIII, non-
competitive class, be abolished effective immediately and one position of Proba-
tion Assistant (06-14), labor grade VI, competitive class, be created effective
immediately for the duration of the Grant Award as specified in Resolution 317
dated November 26, 1973, said grant expiring on February 28, 1975
RESOLUTION NO 83—REGARDING OF POSITIONS—PROBATION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Personnel Com-
mittees, following a re-evaluation of the Probation Officer, Probation Officer II
and Probation Supervisor positions, That these positions be placed in the follow-
ing labor grades, effective immediately, based upon increased training and ex-
perience requirements promulgated by the State
Probation Officer Labor Grade XII (12-33)
Probation Officer II Labor Grade XIII (13-26)
Probation Supervisor Labor Grade XIV (14-12)
RESOLUTION NO. 84—COMPENSATION OF DIRECTOR, DAY CARE CENTER
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Holden, and adopted
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department (Meadow House) is without a full-
time Director, and
WHEREAS, the Health Committee has recommended that Susan Wright serve
as Director, Day Care Center (one-third time) until such time as a full-time Direc-
tor is employed by Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, as additional compensation, the Health and Personnel Commit-
tees recommend that Susan Wright receive an additional 869 53 per pay period
effective April 15, 1974, monies already in the budget, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That Susan Wright be hired as Director, Day Care Center (one-third time) at a
salary of $69 53 every pay period, effective April 15, 1974, and terminating the
date a full-time director, Day Care Center reports for work
RESOLUTION NO 85—PUBLIC HEARING — LOCAL LAW NO 1 — 1974
ESTABLISHING A COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Bruce Ayes — Representatives
Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Watros, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes Culli-
gan, Dates, Haight, Lee — 13 Noes — Mr Holden — 1 Excused — Mr Kerr — 1
Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That a public hear-
ing be held on establishing a County office for the Aging, in the Board of Repre-
sentatives' Room in the Tompkins County Court House on the 13th day of May,
1974 at 10 30 o'clock in the morning thereof,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is
directed to place a notice of said public hearing in the official newspapers of
Tompkins County
RESOLUTION NO. 86—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE OPTION
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes — Representatives Livesay,
Miller, Robey, Watros, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight,
April 22, 1974 61
Holden, Lee — 13 Noes — Mr MacNeil — 1 Excused — Mr Kerr — 1 Resolu-
tion adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That the County Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to notify Allegheny
Airlines, Inc that the County is exercising the option to purchase the hangar and
related facilities owned by Allegheny Airlines, Inc for the sum of $20,000 00
payable August 1, 1974.
RESOLUTION NO. 87—APPOINTMENTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY — REAFFIRMATION
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller, resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the reappointment of Gary A Lee and Harris B Dates
as members of the Industrial Development Agency to serve at the pleasure of
the Board and the appointment of Harris B Dates as Chairman of said Agency
as of January 14, 1974, be and the same hereby are confirmed.
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board file with the Secretary of
State a Certificate of Appointment of said members
RESOLUTION NO. 88—AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO
CONTRACT FOR THE THINNING OF COUNTY -OWNED
FOREST LANDS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller, resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins owns some 500 acres of forest land
located partly in the Town of Newfield and partly in the Town of Caroline, and
WHEREAS, sound management practice requires that said woodlands be
thinned, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Pubhc Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute
agreements with various individuals and companies as may be approved by the
Planning and Public Works Committee for the thinning of said trees in ac-
cordance with good management practices under the recommendation, guidance
and supervision of the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva-
tion, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said contracts shall be at least at the prevailing rates for
forest products as may recommend by the New York State Department of En-
vironmental Conservation
At this time Representative Bruce placed in nomination the name of Patrick
Foltz to serve as Tompkins County Historian Upon hearing no further nomina-
tions, the Chairman declared Mr Foltz County Historian
Mr Webster placed in nomination the names of Bruce Bard and Gary Hotahng
to serve on the Economic Opportunity Corporation for one-year terms Upon hear-
ing no further nominations, the chairman declared Mr Bard and Mr Hotaling
members of the Economic Opportunity Corporation
Mr Lee introduced Judith Horstman from the Ithaca Journal and Terry Lee
from the Post Standard
1 Mrs Livesay questioned the need of the Personnel Committee to have an ad-
journed meeting of the board regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act effective
May 1
It was Moved by Mr MacNeil, Seconded by Mr Miller, that this meeting be
adjourned to April 29 at 9 a m Motion Carried.
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Excused Representative Benson — 1
The minutes of the April 22 meeting were approved subject to correction
by the Clerk
Under privilege of the floor, Pauline Darrett again spoke to the Board re-
garding the Human Rights Commission
Joyce Finch, a member of the Building Council of the First Baptist Church,
said the discussions held between the county and the members of the Church
have been exploratory only for purposes of gathering information Other members
have been seeking aid from the state and private foundations for purposes of
renovation and restoration She wanted it clearly understood that they are still
in the process of gathering information and their decision has not been made
Dan Hoffman, Representative of the Cayuga Lake Coalition which is a local
group of Environmentally concerned citizens also known as the Coalition to Pre-
serve Cayuga Lake, said they believe the coal -powered generating plant will have
a significant affect on the environment of the surrounding area He said the New
York State Electric and Gas Corporation must by law make $25,000 available to
local and county governments who want to study the impact of the proposal At
this date they believe that since the impact of the plant will be county wide, that
the appropriate agency request such a study in Tompkins County They urge the
Board of Representatives to make a formal request for money from the New York
State Electric and Gas Corporation Research Fund
Mr Lee welcomed Ronald Space, Chairman of the Tompkins -Cortland Com-
munity College Board of Trustees, President Hushang Bahar and Thomas Murphy.
Ronald Space gave a state -of -the -college report to the board He spoke about
the area of extension of continuing education services to Tioga County He said
there appears to be outstanding support and continued interest in Tioga County
in the continuance of service by the college in their county There is a committee
further studying this and they will be coming back to the trustees with their
report and if they recommend continuation of service they will request a resolu-
tion from this board authorizing the college to continue services He also men-
tioned there has been some indication by Tioga County of interest in possibly
being a partner in sponsorship of the college Regarding the construction pro-
gress of the new campus, he said it was nearly complete Change orders came in
at about four per cent of the total construction cost, considerably under the
original contingency fund that was approved The Construction Committee has
worked very diligently on construction progress He said there were some change
orders necessitated by errors and omissions primarily in working drawings They
had discussions with the architects who agreed to not charge a fee when errors
occurred through the fault of the architect Mr Space also reported there has
been increased interest in terms of admissions to the college over last year Ad-
mission acceptances to date are up 87 per cent over last year
Mr Miller reported the situation in Caroline regarding septic tank pit
dumping has been settled He feels the county has to move faster on producing
dumping sites for this purpose
Mrs Livesay requested permission to attend the Supervisors' and County
Legislators' meeting June 9-12
The Clerk read the notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Office for the
Aging in Tompkins County and the hearing convened
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May 13, 1974 63
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
LOCAL LAW NO 1 — 1974
A local law of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, establishing a County
Office for the Aging
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins as
follows
Section 1 Title- Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Section 2 Purpose: In order to better provide for the needs of the elderly in
our community, the County of Tompkins hereby creates a Tompkins
County Office for the Aging
Section 3 Duties and Powers. The duties of said office shall be
1 Plan environmental and personal services to meet the needs of
the elderly population through the evaluation of services and the
identification of major problems affecting the elderly
2 Stimulate and review needed programs and services for the
elderly
3. Conduct research on the needs of the elderly in this community
and develop alternative means of meeting these needs
4 Cooperate with elderly citizens and organizations servicing or
representing the elderly to meet the needs of the elderly popu-
lation of the community
5 Provide information relative to programs and services for the
elderly in the community and sources of support for programs
and services
6 Encourage the cooperation of agencies servicing the elderly
7 Recommend to and cooperate with federal, state and local agencies
in the development of public policy toward the elderly
8 Contract with existing agencies or such new ones as they be ap-
propriate for new or increased services where federal, state or
local funding may be available
9 When and if indicated, undertake on an interim or contmtung
basis specific programs or services
Section 4 Advisory Committee: Within ninety days from the date of creation of
such an office, the County Board of Representatives will appoint an
advisory committee of nine (9) members to advise the administrative
officer of such office on all operations of such an office.
Initially, one-third of the membership will be appointed for one year,
one-third for two years and one-third for three years, thus permitting
the Board of Representatives in subsequent years to appoint one-third
of the membership on a yearly basis for three-year terms At least
half of the membership of the committee shall include actual or po-
tential consumers of services provided by the county for older persons,
with the remainder of the group to be broadly representative of major
public and private agencies and organizations in the county concerned
with the interests of older persons and other persons who are inter-
ested in or have demonstrated special interests in the special needs
of the elderly In the event of the death or resignation of any mem-
ber, his successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired period
of the term for which such member has been appointed The Board
of Representatives may appoint county officials to serve ex officio on
the committee
The chairman shall be elected from the membership of the committee
by the committee members to serve for a term of one year The chair-
man shall preside at all committee meetings and represent the com-
mittee
The vice chairman shall be elected from the membership of the com-
mittee by the committee members to serve for a term of one year
The vice chairman shall, in the absence of the chairman, act in his
place
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Section 5 Reports: The Tompkins County Office for the Aging shall make an
annual report to the County Board of Representatives concerning its
activities, in addition it shall make an interim report quarterly
Section 6 Staff. The Tompkins County Office for the Aging shall have a pro-
fessional and an auxiliary staff to fulfill the obligations as defined
in the section entitled "Duties and Powers".
The administrative officer of the office will be responsible to and
appointed by the Board of Representatives
The number and nature of such staff will be determined by the Board
of Representatives in consultation with the New York State Office
for the Aging
Section 7 Effective date: This local law shall be effective immediately.
Mr Dan Carey spoke in favor of the establishment of the office He praised
the county Senior Citizens Council but said many more services were needed
that could only be supplied with more funding and staff
Mr Stan Hayes, representatives of the Non -Profit Action for Older Persons
in Broome County. Mrs Helen Vandervort, Susan Clark, Mr Baldwin, Charles
Brodhead, President of Ithacare, Rev Ralph Williamson, and Philip Johnson
all spoke in favor of establishing an Office for the Aging
Mr D B Harrington representing the Dryden Senior Citizens, urged the
board to refect the establishment of this office
The public hearing was declared closed at 11 55 a m
The Clerk noted the meeting scheduled for April 29 was cancelled
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action 1
Letter from President Bahar, TC3, regarding Tioga County included as possi-
ble sponsor, copy of letter from Tioga County Chamber of Commerce to Ronald
Space requesting TC3 to continue its adult education services in Tioga County
during 1974-1975, Letter from Edward J McCarthy re CETA enclosing copy of
Federal Regulations of 3/19/74 on Rules and Regulations of CETA; report of
District Attorney Sullivan to the Criminal Justice Study Committee on April 22,
1974, copy of letter to Ronald Space from Harold E Newcomb, Regent Sixth
Judicial District re continuation of courses TC3 in Tioga County for the coming
year, received executed agreement re County of Tompkins and City of Ithaca for
County Fire Dispatchers, letter from William A Hicks, Region 7 Headquarters,
NYS Environmental Conservation Department re funding limit, Donald Slattery,
Chairman of Intergovernmental Relations for Common Council requesting an
opportunity to discuss a joint effort to provide storage for abandoned automobiles;
copy of letter to Jack Miller from Albert Moore, Chief of Trumansburg Fire
Department, stating recent inspections of the County Home, copy of letter from
Frank D Slater, Jr , District Principal, to Ronald Space to support continued
extension of services in Tioga County, letter from Leslie Hughes, Special Events
Administrator at Ithaca College re 1976 Bicentennial Committee, Senator Martin
S Auer, Subcommittee Chairman of NYS Senator rel public hearing on Energy
Crisis, Older Persons' Regional Office re progress report and work plan projec-
tion, South Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project
annual meeting and executive board meeting on April 22, material from US De-
partment of Labor, Edward Aponte, re new Federal, Minimum Wage Law and
modifications to agreements; copy of letter from William Weitzel to Robert
Williamson re notice of Finger Lakes Library System to renew rental space, letter
from Unique New York re competition offering grants to New Yorkers of all
ages, notice to Supervisors and County Legislators' Association to meet June 9-12
at Edgewood, Alexandria Bay, report of meeting at Albany on April 2, 1974
re Ithaca "Octopus", Copy of letter from Nicholas Marchase, District Principal,
to Ronald Space re support of programs of TC3 to ladult population of Tioga
County, Copy of letter from Hushang Bahar to Elhs, Rowlands, Director, Com-
munity College Facilities Planning, SUNY re sale suggestion of Groton Campus;
STE: 74-25, PNRS Tompkins County Agricultural and Horticultural Society —
Development of Fairgrounds — Tompkins County, STE 74-27, PNRS 5221 N E
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New York Emergency Medical Services System/Statewide, STE 74-28, PNRS:
5234 Erie County BOCES #1/ Disseminating Adoption of Exemplory Programs
in NYS Schools, Bill No 8619 from Constance Cook re an act to amend the real
property tax law, in relation to tax exemption for air pollution control facilities,
Copy of letter from Constance Cook to Ronald Space re continuation of extension
program to Tioga County, Copy of letter to Ronald Space from Michael F Garry,
Superintendent of Schools re TC3 continuing expansion of educational services
to Tioga County, letter from J A Bitonti (IBM) to Mr Space to continue to pro-
vide educational services to Tioga County, TC3 weekly construction report of
April 26, letter and report from William S Coleman, Personnel Director of Jef-
ferson County re questionnaire on management, copy of letter from Howard
Robison to Hugh Hurlbut re breakdown of DOL program allocations to Tompkins
County, 1973, letter from Carol Sisler of Historic Ithaca asking individuals to
walk in the Heritage Hike, 1973 Annual Report of Tompkins County Office of
Fire and Disaster, licenses and pistol permits for April, certificate of final rail-
road ceiling, letter from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company re preparing a
Consolidated County -Wide Cost Allocation Plan and Department of Social Services
reimbursement claim, NYS Executive Department, Division for Youth re Social
Security Reimbursement Program, Titles IV -A and XVI, memorandum from
Richard Cominsky, Third Judicial Department, re 1975 Judicial Budget Requests,
copy of letter from Hushang Bahar to Dr Bruce Dearing, Vice Chancellor for
Academy, SUNY re Tioga County extension service by TC3, notice from Rhea
Eckel Clark, NYS Executive Department, Office for the Aging, re May is "Senior
Citizens' Month", enclosed Governor's proclamation of Senior Citizens' Month,
executed agreement with Walter C Stamberger re thinning of forest lands in the
Town of Newfield, executed agreement with Mark Haag and Philip M White Jr
re roof on Boardman House, memo from Frank Liguori to Municipal officials,
property owners and businesses in Triphammer Intersection re meeting at Holiday
Inn, letter signed by eight people re non -returnable beverage containers, STE
74-30, PNRS 5271 NYS Department of Correctional Services, "Keep New York
State Clean" brochure re 1974 awards program, notice from NYS Department of
Public Service Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment that
application by NYSE&G for Cayuga Station is not acceptable for docketing, letter
from NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs, Office of Emergency Prepared-
ness re civil preparedness program recommendations in Tompkins County, weekly
construction conference reports Nos 95, 96 and 100, minutes from Health Commit-
tee for April 17, TC3 Board of Trustees for April 4 and 5 meetings, County Plan-
ning Board of April 10, Personnel Committee for April 10, Public Safety and
Corrections Committee for April 29, Planning and Public Works Committee for
April 30, resolutions from TC3 re capital equipment, certificates of final state
equalization rates for the Town of Caroline - 70, Danby - 60, Dryden - 57,
Enfield - 62, Groton - 78, Ithaca - 62, Lansing - 69, Newfield - 70, and
Ulysses - 61, minutes of Human Services Outreach Communication Committee
for April 24, minutes of CETA and Personnel for April 18, STE agenda for May
16, minutes of April 4 and list of approved projects for the d'strict, request by
Jefferson County that Tompkins County postpone June 10 board meeting so mem-
bers may attend Supervisors' and County Legislators' meeting June 9-12, Bruce
Payne, Supervisor, Town of Ulysses, brought in resolution of Ulysses recommend-
ing the Board consider the acquisition of radio equipment to implement the pro-
gram using county revenue sharing funds to defray the cost of equipment, weekly
construction report No 102 from TC3 John Miller, Fire and Disaster Coordinator,
re' form a county committee to study universal telephone system and included
Public Service Commission ruling of December 1973 for institution by January
1, !1978, and re up-to-date Emergency Plans and continuity of County Govern-
ment, League of Women Voters to Board re endorsement of Tompkins County
Environmental Management Council's call for Board of Representatives to apply
for an environmental impact study grant concerning the proposed Cayuga Sta-
tion, Resolution Claim No 81, audit of Capital Construction of TC3 from Cortland
County, SUNY State Education Department's annual report July 1, 1972 - June
30, 1973, copy of letter from Richard F Stevens, Coordinator Emergency Health
Services, to James Miller re recommendation not to include amateur radio opera-
66 May 13; 1974
tors club in the purchase of high -band radios for ambulances, District Attorney
Sullivan to Board of Representatives re memo of May 5, 1974 — Full -Time District
Attorney and copies of four letters in support of this Social Services appropria-
tions and balances in March 1974
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said he didn't feel the problem about
circulating resumes for potential appointments is an administrative problem
He feels the rules of the board are clear on this
Mr Dates said the Budget Committee has started deliberations on the policy
procedures to put to this board on revenue sharing He asked recommendation to
the Chairman of each committee to start preparing input into the revenue sharing
policy procedures program
Mr Culligan said his Health Committee will meet May 15 at 7 30 p m
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations, said the Board of Elections would
like to know if anyone on the board would want a special registration day They
would like to know so they can arrange for additional help to cover it He said
he would like a report relative to the progress of the Manpower Training Program
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, said they met and have resolutions to pre-
sent later in the meeting He said Miss Bonnie Howard discussed the Satellite ar-
rangement of Primary Care Centers Also, he, John Murphy and Representative
Haight met regarding the Sheriff's salary He said the Personnel Commissioner
will be requesting temporary help in this negotiating year and also a change of
position
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, said they met April 30 and discussed
several items — Greater Finger Lakes Commission proposal for flood water and
water regulation within the Finger Lakes Basin There was no action, heard
a request for more space for the Commissioner of Mental Health, discussed fund-
ing for the study of proposed Cayuga Station by NYSE&G and there are two
resolutions on the agenda this morning, had a report on the thinning of county -
owned forest lands Mr Stanberger from the Town of Newfield is working in the
plantation under the supervision of Carl Haisher of the Department of Environ-
mental Conservation, proposed container deposit law which is still under con-
sideration, He said the recent volunteer clean up was, a nice gesture and a futile
one They heard a report on the proposal of three -county Resource Recovery Solid
Waste Study Proposal They will have a resolution later, will have a resolution
for appointments to the Route 13 Corridor Task Force, discussed old court house
plans and proposals, discussed offer and ideas proposed relative to the handling
of county -owned property and possibility of acquiring further property, specifical-
ly the First Baptist Church Property He requested a committee meeting of the
whole to review the background and facts regarding this proposal, He noted there
will be a resolution for the Proposed Agricultural District No 4
Mr Holden reported they discussed allocation of state money coming back
to the county last year
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said this week the commit-
tee will have their preliminary functional program Starting the week of May
27th, Dr Rosenfeld and his team will be re -interviewing hospital and medical
staff with goal of having final functional program completed by June 10 The
architects are trying to hit the NYS Department of Health September 1 deadline
for submission of Part II
Mr Webster said the total report of the Criminal Justice Study Committee
will be in the board's hands the second meeting in' June
The Chairman declared a Committee of the Whole at 12 15 p m to discuss
the background of proposals for land acquisition Mr Kerr spoke in regard to
Judge Yesawich's decision that the county must apply to the City Historic Land-
marks Commission for demolition of Boardman House 1 He feels they have to abide
by certain procedures and there will be a resolution:today authorizing a request
to the City Historic Landmarks Commission for a demolition permit It is his
recommendation that the county appeal the decision l He also reported there has
been discussions that the Baptist Church property may be available in the future.
There have been discussions of the possibility of outright purchasing of bare land
owned by the Church or arrangement of a trade of land between the County and
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the First Baptist Church He pointed out in their preliminary discussions with
the Church no prices, costs or swap values have been discussed He also spoke
about -the restoration project at the Old Court House He said that the recent
estimate is approximately $520,000
The Committee of the Whole was adjourned and the regular meeting con-
vened at 12 39 p m
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, met May 9 The Social Services
Department has been notified by the State that the fees have been increased
25 per cent effective April 1, 1974, fees regarding Medicaid, physicians, surgeons,
radiologists, etc Regarding revenue sharing, he mentioned he and Donald Culligan
were appointed to bring to the board a report of the agencies in the community
They will have a proposal at the next meeting
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction Committee, said a recommendation
from the Criminal Justice Committee regarding the Office of the District Attorney
was received and the committee voted to approve that recommendation They did
not set a salary There will be a recommendation at the next meeting They dis-
cussed the Emergency Medical System and a resolution will be presented later
in this meeting He said Mr Haight has been investigating the dog area and there
may be a resolution at the next meeting on the idea of tatooing dogs and certi-
ficates of innoculation for rabies before licensing
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported they will be starting on the
1975 budgeting process in the near future and relative to revenue sharing, they
will be coming in with recommendations and requests for revenue sharing funds
They will have a report at the next meeting on total revenue sharing dollars
received, the appropriations as they are now formulating and the expenditures
to date
Paul Tavelli, Assistant County Attorney, reported that Judge Yesawich's
decision on Boardman House was made and they are looking at various alterna-
tives Also, he will be in Albany to argue whether the county would have to pay
attorney fees for indigents in various divorce cases
Chairman Lee attended an April 26 meeting with the Triphammer Business-
men's Association with Mr Mobbs of the Public Works Department, Mr Liguori,
County Planning Commissioner, and Town of Lansing officials They continue
to work ahead on the access problems April 30 there was a meeting regarding
explanatory discussions for Health Maintenance Organization He attended meet-
ings of the Town of Caroline officials regarding the septic tank dumping prob-
lem, attended a meeting with the Town of Lansing officials pertinent to the
NYSE&G Plant and making application on a joint basis There is a resolution
on the agenda today He expressed appreciation to the people involved in Opera-
tion Clean Sweep He also noted this week is Hospital Week
RESOLUTION NO 89—AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
RADIOS — EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Dates A lengthy discussion followed
and a roll call resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives MacNeil, Miller,
Watros, Webster, Bruce (on the assumption the legal problems will be worked
out), Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay and Lee — 13
Noes — Robey — 1 Excused — Benson — 1 Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, the New York State Bureau of Emergency Health Services has
established a master outline to create a hospital to hospital, hospital to ambulance
communications system utilizing high -band radio frequencies, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County Hospital (with the financial assistance of the
hospital auxiliary and the Central New York Regional Medical Program) has
recently purchased the first portion of the system By mid-July the hospital's
multi -frequency base station is expected to be operational, and
WHEREAS, this base station, however, will not be fully effective until the
ambulances of Tompkins County are similarly equipped with high -band equipment,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the Fire and Disaster Coordinator be and he hereby is authorized to
advertise for bids for 9 Multi -frequency Mobile Radios,
68 May 13, 1974
RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County will own and license the equip-
ment through the office of the Fire and Disaster Coordinator,
RESOLVED, further, That equipment installation will include initial cost
only and recurring maintenance will be absorbed by the participating ambulance
services Should a new or replacement ambulance be purchased, requiring trans-
fer of radios, the ambulance service will absorb the cost of transfer
RESOLUTION NO. 90—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS — TOMPKINS
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COIJLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Ex-
cused — 1 Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $223,030 03 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community Collegeare
Claim No 81 — Construction Costs $214,560 79
Capital Equipment 1
(three automobiles) 8,469 24 $223,030 03
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefor
RESOLUTION NO. 91—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 — 1974
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Webster A brief discussion followed
and it was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller, That this resolution be
tabled Ayes — Representatives MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Watros, Dates, Haight,
Holden, Kerr, Livesay, Lee — 10 Noes — Bruce, Clyi es, Culligan, Webster — 4
Excused — Benson — 1 Motion to Table adopted.
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 1 — 1974 relating to establishing a County Office for the Aging,
and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on May 13, 1974, at 10 30 o'clock in
the morning thereof, to discuss said proposed Local Law, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That said Local Law No 1 — 1974, be and the same hereby is
adopted,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is
authorized and directed to publish a true copy of said local law in the official
newspapers of the County, for two successive weeks, l 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 Comptrollerand three certified copies
with the Secretary of State
RESOLUTION NO. 92—TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL FAMILY MEDICINE
PROGRAM — ESTABLISH 1974 BUDGET
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr A ;discussion took place Ayes
— 14 Noes — 0 Excused — 1
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives endorsed the sub-
mission of a grant application to the Appalachian Regional Commission to fund
two primary medical care centers on a demonstration basis, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Hospital was subsequently awarded $211,624
of Appalachian Regional Commission Funds to fund such a demonstration project,
and
WHEREAS, the remainder of the projected budget will be funded through
patient revenue generated from the operation of the program, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Budget Committees, That
the following budget be established for 1974
May 13, 1974 69
Hospital Enterprise Revenue:
C-1636 Income from Patients — Family Medicine Program
C-4089 Federal Aid — Appalachian Regional Commission
$140,000
211,624
$351,624
Hospital Enterprise Appropriation:
4510 100 Personal Services $125,080
200 Equipment 34,302
300 Supplies 27,900
400 Contractual & Other Expenses 164,342
$351,624
Mr Robey submitted the following report relative to mortgage tax monies
received and the allocation thereof for the period of October 1, 1973 through
March 31, 1974
Mortgage Tax Report
Caroline $ 2,85176
Danby 2,353 35
Dryden 15,015 12
Enfield 1,978 33
Groton 3,678 62
Ithaca — City 20 387 15
Ithaca — Town 14,776 40
Lansing 22,179 66
Newfield 2,777 33
Ulysses 4,22511
$90,222 83
Your committee finds that of the amount of $15,015 12 to which the Town
of Dryden is entitled, there should be paid to the incorporated Village of Dryden
the sum of $1,000 73 and to the incorporated Village of Freeville the sum of
$251 85, of the amount of $3,678 62 to which the Town of Groton is entitled there
should be paid to the incorporated Village of Groton the sum of $818 54, of the
amount of $14,776 40 to which the Town of Ithaca is entitled there should be paid
to the incorporated Village of Cayuga Heights the sum of $2,487 30, and of the
amount of $4,225 11 to which the Town of Ulysses is entitled there should be paid
to the incorporated Village of Trumansburg the sum of $644 40 Your committee ,
therefore recommends the adoption of a resolution to be presented later in the
meeting
Harris B Dates, Chairman
Robert L Bruce
Bryant Robey
Claude W Holden
RESOLUTION NO. 93—APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Holden, and adopted.
1 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, 1973 through March 31, 1974, 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 distribu-
tion thereof to the several tax districts of the County in accordance with said
report.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND —
MEDICAL EXAMINER AND FIRE COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes 14 Noes — 0 Excused — 1
Resolution adopted.
RESOLVED on recommendation of the Health and Budget and Finance
Committees, That the sum of $1450 00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund
(Code A-1990) to
Medical Examiner A-1185 —
100 Personal Services $600
200 Equipment 350
400 Contractual & Other
Expenses 500 $1,450 00
RESOLVED, further, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction
and Budget and Finance Committees, that the sum of $426 11 be appropriated
from the Contingent Fund (Code A-1990) to Fire and Disaster Coordinator
A-3410 210 — Equipment (Volunteer Emergency Radio) — $426 11
RESOLUTION NO. 95—AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO CITY HISTORIC
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR A
DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Clynes It was Moved by Mr Bruce,
seconded by Mr Webster, That this resolution be Tabled until such time as
questions are resolved Ayes — Representatives Robey, Webster, Bruce, Culligan,
Livesay — 5 Noes — MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Clynes, Dates, Haight, Holden,
Kerr, Lee — 9 Excused — Benson — 1 Motion to Table Lost. A lengthy discus-
sion took place Professor Jacobs spoke in favor of retaining the architectural
and cultural heritage on DeWitt Park A roll call resulted as follows on the resolu-
tion Ayes — MacNeil, Watros, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr and Lee — 7 Noes
— Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Livesay, Miller, Robey and Webster — 7 Excused
— Benson — 1 Resolution Lost.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the County should comply with the
historic rules and zoning of the City of Ithaca in the management of its property
which lies within the boundaries of the City of Ithaca, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Tompkins County apply to the Ithaca Historic Landmarks
Preservation Commission for a permit to demolish the Boardman building,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to
make such application
RESOLUTION NO. 96—A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 868 OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK PLEDGING PROTECTION TO THE HOLDERS OF
1974 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND
(ROTHSCHILD BROTHERS FACILITY), TO BE ISSUED
BY THE TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law of the
State of New York and Chapter 535 of the Laws of 1971 of the State of New York
(herein collectively called the "Act"), the Board of Representatives of Tompkins
County, New York (the "Board of Representatives"), has heretofore duly appointed
the Chairman and members of the Tompkins County Industrial Development
Agency (the "Agency") and has duly caused to be filed in the Office of the Secre-
tary of State of the State of New York the certificates required by Section 856
of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has been advised by the Agency
that the Agency proposes to issue, subsequent to the adoption of this resolution,
its 1974 Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Rothschild Brothers Facility) in
the principal amount of $2,500,000, and
May 13, 1974 71
WHEREAS, Section 870 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New
York specifically provides that neither such Bond nor any other obligation of the
Agency shall be a debt of Tompkins County, New York, the county for whose
benefit the Agency was established, nor shall Tompkins County, New York, be
liable thereon, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 868 of the General Municipal Law of the
State of New York, the Board of Representatives desires to pledge to and agree
with the purchasers and holder of such Bond that Tompkins County, New York,
will not limit or alter the rights and remedies of the holders of such Bond, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County, New York,
as follows
Section 1. In order to induce and encourage the purchase and marketabihty
of the 1974 Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Rothschild Brothers Facility)
(the "Bond"), to be issued by the Tompkins County Industrial Development
Agency, Tompkins County, New York, acting through its duly elected and acting
Board of Representatives as the county for whose benefit the Agency was
established, does hereby, pursuant to the authorization set forth in Section 868 of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, pledge to and agree with
the holders of the Bond when, as and if issued by the Agency, That Tompkins
County, New York, will not limit or alter the rights vested in the Agency pur-
suant to the Act to acquire, hold, lease and maintain the Facility (as defined in
a certain Lease Agreement by and between the Agency and Rothschild Brothers),
to establish and collect rentals, fees and other charges, to grant a security interest
in the Facility and to fulfill the terms of any agreements made by the Agency
with the holders of such Bond, nor in any way impair the rights and remedies of
the holders of such Bond until such Bond, together with interest thereon, with
interest on any unpaid installments of interest and all costs and expenses in
connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the holders of such
Bond, are fully met and discharged
Section 2. This Resolution shall be deemed to be made for the benefit of
the holders, from time to time, of such Bond and shall constitute a contract be-
tween Tompkins County, New York, and the holders of such Bond.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 97—CREATION TEMPORARY POSITIONS—COUNTY
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culligan, 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 120 calendar days at the Tompkins County
Hospital, monies having been included in the 1974 budget
24 Hospital Aides (03-05)
4 Hospital Orderlies (04-04)
1 Ward Clerk (04-10)
'7 Food Service Helpers (02-02)
1 Cook (08-03)
1 Food Service Supervisor (10-05)
5 Clerks (03-02)
2 Cleaners (03-01)
2 Laboratory Helpers (03-06)
1 Typist (04-09)
Labor Class
Labor Class
Non-competitive class
Labor Class
Non-competitive class
Competitive Class
Competitive Class
Labor Class
Labor Class
Competitive Class
Labor Grade
HI
IV
IV
II
VIII
X
m
Ill
III
IV
RESOLUTION NO. 98—CREATION OF POSITIONS—COUNTY HOSPITAL
(FAMILY MEDICINE PROGRAM)
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
72 May 13, 1974
That the following positions be created, effective immediately, in the Hospital
Family Medicine Program, said program having been duly advertised
3 Physician's Associates (15-13) Compensitive class Labor Grade XV
3 Licensed Practical Nurses (06-05) Non-competitive class Labor Grade VI
3 Typists (04-09) Competitive class Labor Grade IV
1 Xray Technician (09-16) Competitive class Labor Grade IX
1 Laboratory Technician (0908) Competitive class Labor Grade IX
RESOLVED, further, That funds will be provided by the Appalachia Region
Commission Grant and patient revenue
RESOLUTION NO. 99—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—COUNTY
HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Food Service Supervisor (10-05), competitive class, labor
grade X be abolished, and one position of Cashier (06-03), competitive class, labor
grade VI, be created effective June 10, 1974, monies having been included in the
1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 100—CREATION OF POSITION—HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr MacNeil, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Registered Professional Nurse (11-17), labor grade XI, be
abolished and one position of Public Health Nurse (12-21), competitive class,
labor grade XII, be created effective immediately, said position having been
budgeted in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO 101—CREATION OF POSITION (CORRECTION)—JURY
COMMISSION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr MacNeil, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Personnel Committees, That Resolution 143, dated June 23, 1969, be corrected
by creation of a Typist Position (04-09), competitive class, labor grade IV, retro-
active to that date
RESOLUTION NO. 102—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—BUDGET AND
ADMINISTRATION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Administration and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Account Clerk -Stenographer (06-01), labor grade VI,
be abolished and one position of Account Clerk -Typist (05-01), competitive class,
labor grade V, be created, effective immediately, said position having been bud-
geted in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 103—ADOPTING A MODIFIED PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT NO. 4, TOWN OF LANSING
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, adopted.
WHEREAS, a petition has been duly prepared, filed and received for the
formation of an Agricultural District located in the northerly portion of the Town
of Lansing, hereinafter referred to as Agricultural District No 4, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in accordance with the provisions of
Article 25 AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York on
March 26, 1974, at the Town Hall in the Town of Lansing, and
WHEREAS, at this public hearing all interested parties were given an op-
portunity to be heard in relation to the proposed district, and certain excluded
farmland holders asked to be included therein, and
WHEREAS, the evidence presented at the hearing clearly indicated favorable
acceptance of the Agricultural District proposal, including favorable comments
by representatives of the Lansing Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the best interests of the County of Tompkins will be served by
preserving these viable agricultural lands in the Town of Lansing, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the district map dated December 1973 as presented at the
public hearing be modified by the addition of farmland owned by Viola Christof-
ferson, Faye and Sarah McKane, Nina and Patrick McAndrews, and F Ferns in
the aggregate amount of 125 99 acres, and be it further
May 13, 1974 73
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, the Agricultural Districting Advisory Committee, the Commissioner of
Planning, and the County Cooperative Extension Agent, That the proposed Agri-
cultural District No 4 as now modified to include a total of 25,292 75 acres as
shown on the revised plan dated April 1974, is hereby adopted, and be it
RESOLVED, That certified copies of this resolution and other documents as
required by Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law be forwarded by
the Commissioner of Planning to the New York State Agricultural Resources
Commission and the Commissioner of the New York State Department of En-
vironmental Conservation
RESOLUTION NO. 104—DECLARATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN
HEARING PROCEDURES IN RELATION TO THE
PROPOSED CAYUGA STATION POWER GENERATING
PLANT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted.
WHEREAS, the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation has filed
application with the New York State Public Service Commission under the
provisions of Article VIII of the Public Service Law in relation to the proposed
siting of a major steam electric generating facility, known as Cayuga Station, and
WHEREAS, the social, economic and physical impacts of the proposal on the
community must be considered by local governments so that they may deal with
these aspects within the best interests of the people, therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the County of Tompkins hereby expresses its intent to participate
fully in the hearings on the proposed Cayuga Station as provided by the provisions
of Article VIII..
RESOLUTION NO. 105—DECLARATION OF INTENT TO APPLY TO THE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR FUNDING TO
DEFRAY COSTS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE
HEARING PROCEDURES IN RELATION TO THE
PROPOSED CAYUGA STATION POWER GENERATING
PLANT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr It was Moved by Mr Bruce,
seconded by Mr Robey, That the fourth Whereas and the first Resolved be de-
leted and in the third Resolved delete the words referring to the Town of
Lansing This would separate the county action from the Town of Lansing until
such time as there is a concrete proposal There was further discussion and a
vote on the amendment resulted Ayes — Representatives Robey, Bruce — 2.
Noes — Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller,
Watros, Webster, Lee — 12 Excused — Benson — 1 Motion Lost The roll call
on the resolution resulted Ayes — Representatives MacNeil, Miller, Robey,
Watros, Webster, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay,
Lee — 14 Excused — Benson — 1 Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation has filed ap-
plication with the New York State Public Service Commission under the provi-
sions of Article VIII of the Public Service Law in relation to the proposed siting
of a major steam electric generating facility, known as Cayuga Station, and
1 WHEREAS, the social, economic and physical impacts of the proposal on
the community must be considered by local governments so that they may deal
with these within the best interest of the people, and
1 WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Public Service Law provides for the establish-
ment of a fund to defray expenses incurred by municipalities during the course
of participation in the siting procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, within which the proposed plant is located,
and the County of Tompkins do desire to proceed jointly in evaluating these
social, economic, and physical impacts of the proposal, and
WHEREAS, this Board has expressed its desire to participate in the hearing
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procedures on the proposed Cayuga Station (Resolution No 104), now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the County of Tompkins does express its desire to co-
operate with the Town of Lansing and to apply jointly to the Public Service
Commission to receive funding to defray costs for participation in these hearings,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Public Service Commission be petitioned to waive the
Rules of Procedure, Subchapter E Section 70 25 to allow an extension of time
requirements to permit the proper filing of an application for funds under
Article VIII, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon approval of the application for funding by the Public
Service Commission, the County of Tompkins and the Town of Lansing jointly
appoint a steering committee to arrange for such activities as may be appropriate
and to submit a report to the County Board of Representatives and the Lansing
Town Board
RESOLUTION NO. 106—APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS, ROUTE 13 CORRIDOR
RESTUDY
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted.
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has declared its hope that the New
York State Department of Transportation will reconsider its recommendations on
a corridor selection for Route 13 from Warren Road to the City of Cortland, and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Raymond Schuler of the New York State Depart-
ment of Transportation has agreed to restudy the alternative proposals and has
suggested that Advisory Committees be appointed in the County of Tompkins
and the County of Cortland to assist in this restudy with the understanding that
the Advisory Committees will meet jointly as appropriate, and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Schuler has asked that a list of nominees be sub-
mitted to him so that he may select from among the list of nominees the mem-
bers to serve on the Advisory Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the following areas shall be represented and their nominees for-
warded to Commissioner Schuler for consideration
City of Ithaca—Edward Conley
Town of Ithaca Supervisor—Walter Schwan
Town of Ithaca Board—Noel Desch
Village of Cayuga Heights Trustee—Shailer Philbrick
Town of Lansing Supervisor—Wesley McDermott
Town of Dryden Supervisor—Charles McCord
Village of Dryden Mayor—Robert Watros
Town of Groton Supervisor—Hicks B Dow
Village of Groton Mayor—Frank Slatterly
Chairman—Board of Representatives—Gary A Lee
Agricultural District—Martin Beck
Environmental Management Council—Richard B Hemmings
and be it further,
RESOLVED, That the Commissioner of Planning and the Commissioner of
Public Works are hereby directed to meet with and assist the Advisory Commit-
tee as may be appropriate, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Commissioner
Raymond Schuler, New York State Department of Transportation, Constance
Cook, State Assemblywoman, William Smith, State Senator, the nominees listed
above, the Commissioner of Planning, the Commissioner of Public Works, the
County Administrator, County Attorney and the County of Cortland
RESOLUTION NO. 107—AUTHORIZING TOMPKINS COUNTY TO MAKE JOINT
APPLICATION WITH CORTLAND AND CAYUGA
COUNTIES TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR SOLID
WASTE RECOVERY STUDY
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted with Representative
Webster casting a dissenting vote Mr Lee complimented Planning Commissioner
Liguori and the Committee on this project
May 13, 1974 75
WHEREAS, Article 27, Title I of the Environmental Conservation Law of the
State of New York, provides and authorizes Tompkins, Cortland, and Cayuga
Counties to act jointly to apply to and contract with the State of New York's Com-
missioner of Environmenal Conservation for state aid for a resource recovery
study, and
WHEREAS, the Counties of Tompkins, Cayuga and Cortland do desire to
make joint application for this type of study, and
WHEREAS, said Article 27 makes possible a 100 per cent grant to municipali-
ties to finance the cost of a comprehensive study and report for the present and
future treatment, disposal and recovery of solid waste in the municipalities, and
WHEREAS, none of the counties will be financially encumbered for payment
of study expenses, nor will the counties, acting jointly, be bound by any study
recommendations which may be contrary to sound judgment and not in the best
interest of the counties, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the Counties of
Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga to join together to apply for said comprehensive
resource recovery study, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislature of Tompkins County joins with the Legisla-
ture of Cayuga and Cortland Counties to apply to and contract with the said
Commissioner of Environmental Conservation for a resource recovery study, and
RESOLVED, further, That there be established a steering committee for said
study to administer the study and to consist of four members of each county, and
a chairman shall be elected by the committee, and
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives is hereby
authorized and directed to co -endorse the application for said study with the
Counties of Cayuga and Cortland, and
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board of Representatives be, and he
hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to appoint four persons to act for,
and on behalf of the County of Tompkins jointly with four members to be ap-
pointed by the Chairman of the Legislature of the Counties of Cayuga and Cort-
land, and
RESOLVED, That the steering committee shall represent the County of
Tompkins Board of Representatives for the purpose of assisting the New York
State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation in administering the solid
waste study, in keeping the Tompkins County Board of Representatives informed,
and
RESOLVED, further, That such steering committee, through its designee shall
be authorized and empowered to make an application to the State Commissioner
of Environmental Conservation for a State grant to finance a comprehensive study
and report concerning the present and future resource recovery treatment and
disposal of refuse, and to execute a contract, and any modifications of same, for
the making of such study and report, such contract to be with the State Com-
missioner of Environmental Conservation, and the engineers selected by him, and
RESOLVED, further, That if such joint application should be approved by the
New York State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation that Tompkins
County fiscal officer shall act for and on behalf of the Counties of Cayuga and
Cortland to receive payments from the State and to make payments to the engi-
neer for work authorized in the making of such comprehensive study and report,
rand
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Counties of Cayuga and
Cortland, Commissioner of Planning and Commissioner of Public Works
At this time the Chairman appointed Robert Walpole to replace Edward
Snuth as a delegate and Gary Miller to replace Louis Sovocool as alternate dele-
gate on the Fire Advisory Board Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman de-
clared the above-named persons appointed _
The Chairman appointed the following people as liaison group to meet with
76 May 28, 1974
representatives of the Baptist Church Harry Kerr, Bryant Robey, Harris Dates,
John Murphy and Howard Stevenson
Under unfinished business, the chairman spoke pertinent to Judge Yesawich's
decision that the county must apply to the City Historic Landmarks Commission
for a demolition permit for Boardman House There is a 30 day time period to
register an intent to make an appeal The appeal can be withdrawn at any point
May 30 is the deadline in which action must be taken or advice given as to whether
or not they wish the County Attorney to register those formal legal papers It was
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Dates, That the county file an appeal
A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives
MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Webster, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Lee — 9 Noes
— Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Livesay, Robey — 5 Excused — 1 Motion adopted.
Mr Culligan suggested when there are five Mondays in a month that per-
haps the board could meet on the last Monday of the month
On motion, meeting adjourned at 2 20 p m
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present 14 Excused Representative Bruce (arrived 11 00) — 1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the May 13th meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Telegram called in re NYS Manpower Planning Secretariat will hold meeting
May 20, letter Emergency Medical Services System, Vol II, copy of letter from
NYSE&G to the Public Service Commissioner re Cayuga Station, STE 74-32
PNRS 57500070, NYS Department of Transportation 1974-1975 Transit Planning
Program Statewide, letter from Ithaca Garden Club asking Board to adopt deposit
on containers in Tompkins County and copy of letter to Dr Richard Fischer to
support this attempt, resolution from the Town Board of Lansing re declaration
of intent to participate in hearing procedures in relation to Cayuga Station;
resolutions from TC3 Board of Trustees re Phase I capital equipment and also
termination with thanks to I L Decker, Clerk -of -the -Works at TC3, weekly con-
struction report No 103/104 and construction conference No 98 and 99 for TC3,
copy of letter from Public Service Commission re Case 800002 NYSE&G Cayuga
Station that County Attorney will be advised of further filing for a certificate
by the company, executed lease agreement between County of Tompkins and
Jason Fane for Social Services space, John Miller, Fire and Disaster Coordinator,
re Natural Disaster Plan; letter and sample resolution from Helen Vandervort
which would enable Tompkins County to be of greater service to its growing
number of elderly, letter and booklets from the Office of Energy Conservation re
proposal for decreasing illumination of Highways, memo from Thomas Payne,
Director of Assessment announcing hours and rates for the Local Advisory Boards
of Assessment Review for all Towns in the County, and request for representatives
for the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden, letter from Sykes, Galloway and D,keman re
Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (Rothschild Brothers financing)
also certificates re membership of the Tompkins County Industrial Development
Agency, minutes of the Administration Committee for May 7, Budget Committee
for May 13, the Temporary Greater Finger Lakes Basin Commission for April 19,
Personnel Committee for May 2 and 10 and of the Human Services Outreach
Communication, Board of Trustees April 23 and Health Committee for May 15,
letter from Donald Culligan to Chairman recommending the establishment of a
special committee to study Boardman House situation, minutes of Temporary
Greater Finger Lakes Basin Commission for April 4, letter from T J Gilligan,
May 28, 1974 77
Coordinator Civil Preparedness Extension Program re flood program, letter from
District Attorney Sullivan and copy of letter from A Robert Blakey re part-time/
full-time District Attorney, letter from U S Department of Justice re New Citizen
Imtiative Program, minutes of the Hospital Board of Managers April 15, South
Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project May 22 and
monthly report for May, travel request for a public health nurse to attend a
course June 16-17 at Hartwick College, Oneonta, executed agreement for sewage
disposal between the Village of Dryden and TC3, certified resolution from Cort-
land County Legislature regarding state aid for Resource Recovery Study and
certified resolution for audit of Capital Expenditures for TC3, copy of letter to
W P Allen, Jr , NYSE&G in Binghamton, from Joseph Swidler, NYS Dept of
Public Service re application of NYSE&G for certificate of environmental com-
patibility and public need for the Cayuga Station He still concludes application
did not contain the minimum informational requirements specified by the statute,
letter from Frank Liguori re a proposal presented to the County Planning Board
for the designation of a corridor along Fall Creek from Cayuga Lake to its source
at Lake Como as a "recreational river" under the State Department of Environ-
mental Conservation "Wild Scenic and Recreational Rivers Program " The Plan-
ning Board passed resolution expressing desire to work with the Board of Repre-
sentatives to further study the proposal
Under privilege of the floor, Rachel Aldrich spoke in favor of the establish-
ment of an Office for the Aging in Tompkins County
Chairman Lee spoke relative to Representative Culligan's request for a special
committee to be appointed to consider the Boardman House matter He said
pursuant to the Rules of the Board — Rule 15, a special committee or standing
committee can be voted upon at any meeting by majority vote It is then the
responsibility of the chairman to appoint the committee
Mr Morris Garmise, member of the Hospital Board of Managers, reported
that a site has been chosen for the second Primary Care Unit It is to be located
at the Mini -mall off Triphammer Road in the Town of Lansing It will be ready
for use in August It is a temporary situation to be evaluated at the end of the
year He also said Mr Arnold, Hospital Administrator, is in Albany at a meeting
to discuss the status of appeals
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said the committee met and listened to ex-
planation of principals of the Health Maintenance Organization Mrs Ruth Day-
hoff, ALPHA representative of this county, is going to study this Kathleen
Gaffney, Commissioner of Health, explained a position of engineer in the Health
Department needs upgrading She will write a new job description Mr Culligan
attended a Board of Managers' meeting at the hospital The hospital is now
operating a C-1 Wing at the hospital for long-term care patients The State has
said if the county continues to operate it, big improvements will have to be made.
Therefore, the wing is going to be closed and the patients moved to private long-
term care centers The committee meeting will be held June 19
' Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, reported they met
this morning and their discussion centered around the possibility of a County
Youth Agency
Mrs Livesay reported on the Rural Representatives and Town Supervisors'
meeting that was held on May 22 Richard Desrocher from the New York State
Division of Youth was the speaker He answered questions and explained what the
Division of Youth is and how Tompkins County is not taking advantage of state
monies available for youth services Their next meeting is October 23
1 Mr Clynes stated a problem appears to be the accessibility of Ithacare site
for the elderly nutrition program These people are dedicated and are looking
for another site in the downtown Ithaca area They have instituted an Outreach
Program for personnel interviews in the rural areas
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, said they met last Thursday and went over
the Comprehensive Employment Training Act proposal Mr Hurlbut, Personnel
Commissioner, said the Fair Labor Standards Act went into effect May 1 There
will be a statewide conference for all municipalities June 17 to answer questions
78 May 28, 1974
and get some guidelines He also explained the objectives of the Comprehensive
Employment Training Act Program
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, said the Environmental
Management Council had a meeting and the Chairman, Robert Miller, is resign-
ing and they recommend the appointment of Robert Earle to replace him This
will be brought up for consideration at the next meeting He said the container
legislation is a current matter before the committee
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said the committee met and con-
sidered the District Attorney salary, also at the Chairman's request, they have
been considering sponsoring an Explorer Scout unit here for the purpose of
studying local government They asked the County Attorney to check on the
legality
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee said he has also been meeting with
Mrs Pettengill regarding the county's position on Social Services agencies The
group is making excellent progress There is a legislative bill on Governor Wil-
son's desk, if signed it would mandate that Family Services Division would be
separated from the Welfare Division
Mr Stevenson and Mr Murphy, members of the Hospital Construction Com-
mittee, gave a progress report Mr Murphy spoke about a financial feasibility
study The money has been appropriated and they need the approval of the
board There will be a resolution at the next meeting for the approval of hiring
a firm The chairman referred this matter to the Budget and Finance Committee
and Health Committee for a report on June 10
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reported relative to the joint meeting of
the Budget and Finance and Administration Committees Mrs Pettengill reviewed
the work they have done regarding human services Mr Bruce and Mrs Pettengill
are working on a form for all applicants for revenue sharing funds
Mr Lee reported he attended a meeting May 15 with Price -Waterhouse and
Company representatives to review the Price -Waterhouse study Also, a meeting
with Mrs McLellen to review pending matters before that committee
It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mi Dates, That Resolution No 91
— Local Law No 1 — Office of the Aging, which was laid on the table at the
last meeting, be lifted from the table Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 108—MANDATORY RABIES VACCINATION OF DOGS AND
LICENSING
Moved by Mr Haight, second by Mr Miller and adopted
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Correction Committee has had discussions
concerning the requirement of proof of rabies vaccination prior to licensing of
dogs, and
WHEREAS, your committee has ascertained that all surrounding counties
have adopted the requirement that proof of rabies vaccination be given before
licenses are issued, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That effective immediately, proof of rabies vaccination must be shown
prior to licenses being issued,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board send certified copies of this
resolution to all licensing agencies in Tompkins County
RESOLUTION NO 109—PAYMENT OF SALARY—TOMPKINS COUNTY
SHERIFF
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes — 15 Noes — 0
Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the Sheriff of Tompkins County be paid at the annual salary of
$18,500 00 for the three-year term commencing January 1, 1975
RESOLUTION NO 110—ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS—COUNTY-OWNED
PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Kerr and adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for the
sale of a parcel owned by the County and acquired by Tax Deed or Foreclosure,
and
May 28, 1974 79
WHEREAS, Francis H and Elena Sovocool were the highest bidders for
Parcel #34-1-21, Town of Groton, formerly assessed to Delores N Hamilton, with
a bid of $3,100 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the aforesaid bid be and the same hereby is accepted and the Chairman of the
Board of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized to execute Quit Claim
Deed to said bidders
RESOLUTION NO. 111—ACCEPTANCE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION ON OFFICE OF DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster After a lengthy discussion,
it was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller, That an amendment be
added to the resolution that the District Attorney's salary be made at the annual
rate of Labor Grade 22 After further discussion Mr. Webster withdrew his amend-
ment and Mr. Miller withdrew the resolution.
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Committee has over the past several months
made indepth study of the office of the District Attorney including its overall
work load and staff needs, and
WHEREAS, the Study Committee held a public hearing to obtain the opinions
of interested segments of the Tompkins County citizenry, and
WHEREAS, after said study and public hearing, the committee has submitted
a recommendation to this board that the said office of the District Attorney re-
main as a full-time position, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of said special citizens and Public Safety
and Correction Committees, That the office of the District Attorney be and the
same hereby is retained as a full-time position
Permission was given for a resolution to be presented at this meeting per-
taining to Salary for District Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 112—SALARY—DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller Mr Webster felt that poten-
tial candidates for the post which is up for election this year should know as
soon as possible what the salary will be After discussion it was Moved by Mr
Culligan, that the resolution be tabled to the June 10th meeting for further
study Ayes — Representatives Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Holden,
Kerr, MacNeil, Robey, Watros, Lee — 11 Noes — Haight, Livesay, Miller, Webster
— 4 Motion to table Carried.
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That the District Attorney's salary, beginning January 1, 1975, be at the
annual rate of $30,000
RESOLUTION NO. 113—AWARD OF BID—TRANSMITTERS-RECEIVERS—FIRE
AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes — Representatives Miller,
Watros, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay,
Lee —12 Noes — Clynes, MacNeil, Robey — 3 Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for Mobile
High Bank Transmitters -Receivers, and
, WHEREAS, Motorola, Inc of Jordan, N Y , is the lowest responsible bidder
for nine (9) Mobile High Band Transmitters -Receivers in accordance with speci-
fications on file in his office with a bid of $26,136 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That the bid of Motorola, Inc as above stated be and it hereby is accepted
and that the funds be appropriated from revenue sharing funds and the Fire
Coordinator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to complete said trans-
action on behalf of the County
Chairman Lee requested the Public Safety Committee to report on the ques-
tion of whether practice outside of the full-time position of District Attorney
will be allowed and whether there can be connection with a law firm
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RESOLUTION NO. 114—AWARD OF BID—FURNITURE—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Resolution
adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has advertised for bids for furniture
for the lobby at the Tompkins County Airport in accordance with specifications
filed in their office, and
WHEREAS, Babe Shulman's of Ithaca, New York, was the lowest responsible
bidder with a bid m the amount of $2,650 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, and Budget and Finance Committee, That the bid of Babe Shulman in the
amount of $2,650 00 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. 115—CREATION OF POSITION—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Clerk (03-02), labor grade III, competitive class, be
created effective immediately on a temporary basis for the period of June 1
through August 31, 1974, monies having been provided in the 1974 budget request
RESOLUTION NO. 91—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1-1974 (tabled at the
last meeting)
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller A lengthy discussion followed
and it was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller, that the resolution be
tabled to the first meeting in July Ayes — Representatives Miller, Watros, Dates,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Lee — 8 Noes — Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan,
Livesay, Robey, Webster — 7 Motion to table adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 116—CREATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Receptionist -Typist, competitive class,
labor grade B, be created at the Tompkins -Cortland Community College, effective
immediately, said position having been included in the 1974 budget request.
RESOLUTION NO. 117—CREATION OF POSITION—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson, adopted
Resolved, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees, That
two positions of Food Service Helper (02-02), labor grade II, labor class, be
abolished, and two positions of Salad/Dessert Worker (06-16), labor grade VI, non-
competitive class (pending approval by State Civil Service Commission), be
created effective immediately, monies having been provided in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO 118—CREATION OF POSITION—PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That one posi-
tion of Stenographer (05-09), labor grade V, competitive class, be created effective
immediately, money available in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 119—CREATION OF POSITION—PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That one posi-
tion of Typist (04-09), labor grade IV, competitive class, be created effective im-
mediately on a temporary basis, not to exceed four months,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $1740 00 be appropriated from the Con-
tingent Fund to Account No 1430 100 to cover this temporary employment
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RESOLUTION NO. 120—AWARD OF BID—PURCHASE OF COAL FOR COUNTY
HOME
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Kerr and 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 and Budget
and Finance Committe, That the bid of Spencer Co -Operative Society Inc of
Spencer, New York, for the sale of 200 tons (more or less) of rice coal at $36 50
per ton for use at the County Home during the 1974-1975 heating season be and
the same hereby is awarded according to the bid and specifications thereof, it
being understood that approximately 75 tons are to be delivered during the month
of June, 1974, (50 tons into the Bin and at least 25 tons for stock pile) and the
rest to be delivered as requested by the Superintendent of the County Home,
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. 121—CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL—TOWN OF
DANBY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller and adopted
WHEREAS, this board is informed that an error was made in the 1973 As-
sessment Roll for the Town of Danby, namely, Parcel No 2-2-1-2212, assessed to
James D Block in the amount of $8,810 consisting of a dwelling and 15 69 acres
was omitted from the Assessment Roll for 1973 as taxable property for the cur-
rent year, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget Committee, That Parcel No
2-2-1-22 12 assessed to James D Block in the amount of $8,810 be added to the
1974 Assessment Roll for the Town of Danby and the following taxes to be added
to the 1974 Tax Roll County $23 49, Town $90 04, Fire $33 48
RESOLUTION NO. 122—SPECIAL COMMITTEE—BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Miller, that the board establish a
special committee to study the entire Boardman House situation and Chairman
Lee to appoint the committee After discussion it was Moved by Mr. Bruce,
seconded by Mrs Benson, that this resolution be tabled until the June 10th meet-
ing Motion, to table adopted with Representatives Culligan and Miller casting
dissenting votes
Chairman Lee said if the Planning and Public Works Committee can't
solve the Boardman issue at their next meeting, if necessary he will appoint
John C Clynes, Robert Watros and Herbert Haight to a committee for study
There was discussion on the letter from the ABC Sandblasting Company re-
garding Boardman House and it was decided copies of the letter would be sent
to board members
The County Attorney reported he has prepared a Notice of Appeal pursuant
to the board's instruction and he said he would like to wait to see what develops
before he has a record of appeal printed
RESOLUTION NO. 123—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden After a brief discussion, a roll
call resulted Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 47,463 79
Encumbrances 2,556 35
County Self -Insurance 103 28
Dog Fund 78 95
Airport Fund 1,620 47
Highway 144,025 51
$195,848 35
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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
Upon hearing no objections, the chairman appointed the following people
representatives to the Local Boards of Assessment Review and read the schedule
for all the towns in the county
Caroline - Danby — Erie J Miller, Jr
Dryden — Robert Watros
Enfield - Newfield — Harry Kerr
Groton — Claude Holden
Ithaca — Robert Bruce
Lansing — Harris Dates
Ulysses — Herbert Haight
The chairman stated Mr Holden and Mr Clynes were appointed to the
Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) There may be another person later
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 59 p m
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 13 Excused Representatives Livesay and MacNeil — 2
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the May 28th meeting were approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Minutes of County Planning Board of May 8, joint Budget and Administration
Committees for May 21, of the Budget Committee for May 21, and of the Planning
and Public Works Committee for May 31, letter from the Public Service Com-
mission re acknowledging intent of Tompkins County to participate in the pro-
ceeding on the application of NYSE&G Corporation, copy of letter from Peat,
-Marwick, Mitchell & Company re revenue sharing funds not being allocated to
otherwise reimburseable areas, STE 74-37, PNRS 5750009 DEC/air pollution con-
trol Maintenance/Statewide, STE 74-37, PNRS 5339 NYS Department of Labor/
Title II Public Employment Program Statewide, copy of letter to Lansing Town
Board from ECO, "Economic Consultants Organization, Inc " requesting the
proposed study of the economic and social impacts of Cayuga Station, copy of
letter from NYSE&G Corp to the Public Service Commission re NYSE&G filing
on or about July 1, 1974, more extensive air quality data and analyses as supple-
ment to the application and assuming these were adequate, would permit docket-
ing after review and proceeding without extended adjournments, resolutions from
Cortland County re State Aid for Resource Recovery Study and from the Lansing
Town Board re Intent to apply to the Public Service Commission for Funding to
defray costs of participation in the hearing procedures in relation to proposed
Cayuga Station, District Attorney Sullivan requesting permission to attend NYS
District Attorney's Association at Lake George on June 6, 1974, letter of gratitude
from Area Beautification Council for Chairman Lee's participating in tree planting
ceremony on May 18 letter from NYS Department of Labor requesting name and
address of official who will be responsible for the operation of Title II — CETA
Program in Tompkins County, travel request from Tompkins County Hospital for
Constance Swainbank, Sr Nurse to Rochester June 12 and 13, notice of public
hearing in City of Ithaca re proposed amendment to zoning ordinance, notice
of Finger Lakes Association Orientation Workshop June 20th at Penn Yan, letter
from Patricia Ostrander urging investigation of offers for Boardman House be-
fore demolition, letter from Constance Saltonstall and Victoria Romanoff urging
support of the proposal for a special committee to review and recommend not
only their findings but with full participation and input from residents and tax-
payers interested in the survival of Boardman House, letter from Floyd E Morter,
I
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Sr supporting Office for the Aging, Chairman Lee signed U S Department of
Labor, Manpower Administration Grant supplement agreement (Section V-36-2-
0018) to extend completion date, copy of letter from Chairman of the Library
Board of Trustees to State Representative of CSEA re management and operation
of Tompkins County Library, letter from ALPHA and copy of 1974 Ambulatory
Care Directory, letter from County Officers' Association of NYS re OEO Grant
from NACo as part of a services integration project Primary objective is to im-
prove the system of delivering human services, weekly construction report from
TC3 for week ending May 24, minutes of TC3 Board of Trustees for special meet-
ing of May 16 STE Board's Five -Year Investment Plan, travel request for four
nurses at hospital to attend Rochester Academy of Medicine, June 13, minutes
of Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency, April 29, 1974, Travel re-
quest from Glenn Turner to attend eight one -day meetings at Allentown, Pa ,
prior to next Snow Symposium in April 1975, Historic Ithaca President Courtney
Crawford recommending County Historian Patrick Foltz as candidate for position
of chairman or executive secretary of a coordinating committee for the Nation's
Bicentennial, pisol permits for month of May totalled $161 00, minutes of Library
Board of Trustees for May 28, 1974
Letter from Finger Lakes Association requesting Tompkins County designate
by resolution that they are the agency authorized to make apphcation and receive
grants under the New York State Tourism Promotion Act, notice of confirming
order from Public Service Commission in the proceeding of the rates and charges
of Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Corporation, notice of Labor Law Inspection
finding for Avella Construction Company at TC3, STE 7440, PNRS 57500082
NYS Office for the Aging/Model Project Program/Statewide, notice of Statewide
seminar discussion on the impact of new Federal wage and hour law on local
governments in NYS to be held June 17 at 10 00 a m at Ramada Inn, Ithaca,
received copy of the order of the State Comptroller granting application of the
Board of Representatives of Tompkins County for permission to establish Sewer
District No 1, copy of petition to Constance Cook from homeowners and busi-
nesses requesting information to be supphed to the Lansing Town Supervisor re
Cayuga Lake level, and executed copy of agreement between Jason Fane, Social
Services and Tompkins County re Social Services space
Under privilege of the floor, David Mark, representing the Tompkins County
Bail Fund, spoke regarding the salary of the District Attorney position They sug-
gest that the District Attorney be allowed to maintain an outside non -criminal
practice
The Clerk read letters received from Ms Patricia Ostrander, Ms Constance
Saltonstall and Ms Victoria Romanoff relative to the Boardman House issue
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said they met jointly with the Person-
nel Committee and were brought up-to-date on development of county policies
with respect to the Fair Labor Standards Act
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, reported they met and discussed revenue
sharing They have an allocation form that will be ready July 1 with guidehnes
for filling out application forms for inside county departments as well as any
other agencies in Tompkins County that want to avail themselves of these applica-
tions The forms are to be back to them by September 1 for deliberations by the
Budget Committee and then they will be presented to the full board
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said he will present resolutions later Also,
there will be a meeting June 19th at 7 30 p m
Mr Culligan, Personnel Committee, said there will be a resolution later in
the meeting
, Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, said they met May 31 and covered
several items They reviewed progress on the proposed project at the Old Court
House They continue to meet with the architects and will have a recommendation
shortly They reviewed progress on Building C and plans for renovations There
was no action taken at this time The purchase of furniture at the airport has
been completed, had a discussion on the proposed road around the circumference
of the City of Ithaca They have a planning project going with that and will have
some plans and recommendations not only on the plan but also on possible
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methods of financing some of it, discussed the request for office space by the
Mental Health Department, reviewed Tri -County Solid Waste Study which is pro-
gressing This will be done entirely with state funds He reported on the progress
of the thinning of County Reforestation Lands Two or three other parties are
interested in further thinning work in the reforestation land The problem on the
Boardman House was reviewed and was agreed by the committee to meet and
re -hear any and all proposals The first meeting will be held this evening at 8 00
p m He said he will present some resolutions later in the meeting
Chairman Lee mentioned the ballpark -budget process has started He asked
the new board members to familarize themselves with the plans on the outer -loop
proposals Mr Bruce pointed out the purpose of the road is not to bypass Ithaca
but provide access from one portion of the community to another
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Corrections, noted he will have resolutions to
present later in the meeting At the next board meeting, David Curtiss, Chairman
of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, will be here to speak and to answer
any questions He reported the committee considered the proposed returnable
bottle legislation because of public safety and unanimously wishes to promote the
legislation and recommended the Planning and Public Works Committee or the
whole board move forward on this issue
Mr Murphy, Hospital Construction Committee, reported they met Thursday
and received the staffing summary for the functional plan and asked the archi-
tects to give them the staffing plan The architects will have second interviews
with staff next week They also discussed the financial feasibility study There
is a resolution on the agenda today
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said he met jointly with the Administra-
tion and Budget and Finance Committees to discuss the fifth entitlement period
planned -use report The items were reviewed and details of what would be pro-
posed will be in the clerk's office The Fair Labor Standards Act has been re-
viewed several times Guidelines have been established They are meeting with
department heads to review how they must comply Regarding Off -Track Betting,
Onondaga County is considering pursuing it They will have an informational
meeting next week in Syracuse inviting other counties to attend There will be
someone from his office attending There are no commitments made
•Robert Williamson, County Attorney, reported the appeal relative to Judge
Yesawich's decision on Boardman House has been filed Also, receiving the appeal
from the attorney representing the Miller's on the condemnation case at the air-
port There was a complaint served on Tompkins -Cortland Community College
by Mr O'Malley who owns the vehicle used to recruit students and alleges the
vehicle to be damaged
Chairman Lee said the Department of Audit and Control gave the go-ahead
with Sewer District No 1 and urged the Planning and Public Works Committee
and Mr Liguori to immediately begin exploration to see if arrangements can be
made for the development of receiving septic tank material Mr Kerr said it has
been studied and there are funds to go into this project
RESOLUTION NO 124—ACCEPTANCE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION ON OFFICE OF DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight After a discussion a roll call
resulted Ayes Robey, Watros, Webster, Bruce, Clynes, Dates, Haight, Kerr,
Miller, Lee — 10 Noes Benson, Culligan, Holden — 3 Excused — 2 Adopted
WHEREAS the Criminal Justice Committee has over the past several months
made a study of the full-time District Attorney's position in Tompkins County,
and
WHERFAS the Study Committee held a public hearing to obtain the opinions
of interested segments of the Tompkins County citizenry, and
WHEREAS, after said study and public hearing, the committee has submitted
a recommendation to this board and that the said office of the District Attorney
remain as a full-time position, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of said Study Committee and the Public
Safety and Corrections Committee, That the office of the District Attorney be
and the same hereby is retained as a full-time position and that the District At-
June 10, 1974 85
torney give full time to his duties and shall not engage in the practice of law
or be associated with any law firm or engage in any other profession or business
which would interfere with the performance of his duties as District Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 125—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT —
TOMPKINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' COUNCIL,
INC.
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes — 13 Noes — 0 Excused
- 2 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Health Committee, That the Chair-
man of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract with the
Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council, Inc for recreation for the elderly
project for the year 1974 which will provide a total payment of $9,500 of which
a portion shall be reimbursed by the State of New York
RESOLUTION NO 126—AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY —
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION
Moved by Mr Culhgan, seconded by Mr Miller, Adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has previously appropriated $40,000
for a Financial Feasibility Study at the Tompkins County Hospital, and
WHEREAS, the Hospital Construction Committee is currently interviewing
firms to conduct said study, and
WHEREAS, it is desired to complete the study as soon as possible, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized
to execute a contract for said Financial Feasibility Study as recommended by the
Hospital Construction Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 127—REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION OF,
JUNE 10, 1974, OF THE COUNTY OF TOMPKINS,
STATE OF NEW YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000
HOSPITAL OPERATING COSTS
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Robey A lengthy discussion followed
and a roll call vote resulted as follows Ayes Representatives Robey (hope we
don't have to do this again next year), Watros (feelings the same), Webster, Ben-
son (with reservation), Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight (on condition some-
thing will be done about it), Holden, Kerr, Miller, Lee — 13 Noes — 0 Excused
— 2 Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, this 10th day of June, 1974, by the Board of Representa-
tives of the County of Tompkins, New York, as follows
Section 1 That, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New
York, said County of Tompkins in anticipation of the collection of specific
revenues other than real estate taxes or assessments, to wit, revenue received for
services rendered for patient care at the Tompkins County Hospital, to become
due and payable during the current fiscal year ending December 31, 1974, shall
issue and sell a revenue anticipation note, or notes, in the amount not to exceed
One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) to mature not later than
the 16th day of June, 1975
Section 2 That the amount of the uncollected revenue aforesaid, to wit,
monies due for services rendered for the care of patients at the Tompkins County
Hospital, against which the said note is authorized is as of May 31, 1974, the
sum of Two Million Four Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty -
Five and 72/100 Dollars ($2,439,235 72) and that there are no other outstanding
revenue anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the receipt of such revenue
i Section 3 That, except as herein prescribed, said note shall be of the dates,
terms, form contents, and price of payment, and at the rate of interest as may
be determined by the County Administrator consistent, however, with the pro-
visions of the said Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and shall be
executed in the name of the County of Tompkins by the County Administrator
and the seal of the County shall be attached thereto
Section 4 That, the said note shall be sold at private sale by the County
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Administrator, at a price of not less than par value and accrued interest, if any;
and upon a due execution and sale of said note, the same shall be delivered to the
purchaser upon the payment by him to the County Administrator of Tompkins
County of the purchase price in cash, and the receipt by such County Administra-
tor shall be a full acquittance to such purchaser who shall not be obligated to see
to the application of the purchase money
Section 5 Said note shall contain the clause that it may be redeemed on any
date prior to maturity by mailing written notice to the purchaser of said note and
interest shall cease to be paid thereon after the date of redemption
Section 6 The full faith and credit of the County of Tompkins is hereby
pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on said note when due
Section 7 This resolution shall take effect immediately
I, Phyllis B Howell, the duly appointed Clerk of the Board of Representatives
of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, do hereby certify that the fore-
going is a true and exact copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of
Representatives of the County of Tompkins on the 10th day of June, 1974, and
that said resolution has not been repealed or amended and is still in full force
and effect
I do hereby further Certify that this indebtedness together with all other
monies borrowed on bonds or revenue anticipation notes, or otherwise, does not
exceed the debt limit legally authorized for said County under the statutes of the
State of New York,
I further Certify that Gary A Lee is the duly appointed Chairman of the
Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins, and is still acting as such
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of
June, 1974 Robert I Williamson, Notary
RESOLUTION NO. 128—CREATION OF POSITION—PROBATION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller, Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Probation Assistant (06-14), competi-
tive class, labor grade VI, be created effective immediately, said position to be
used for back-up purposes only, to cover time off for vacations, illness, etc of
employees at the Intensive Supervision Facility, monies for said position having
been included in the State -Federal grant
RESOLUTION NO. 129—FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Dates, adopted
RESOLVED, That the County of Tompkins hereby designates the Finger
Lakes Association, Inc with offices in Penn Yan, New York, as the agency
authorized to make application and receive grants under the New York State
Tourist Promotion Act
RESOLUTION NO. 130—APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN, ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller, adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council has
recommended the appointment of Robert Earle as Chairman of the Council, be
it therefore
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That Robert Earle be and he hereby is appointed Chairman of the En-
vironmental Management Council effective on this date and continuing until
December 31, 1975, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of the resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary
of the Environmental Management Council, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, and the Commissioner of Planning
RESOLUTION NO. 131—EXPRESSION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO
ROBERT S. MILLER, RETIRING CHAIRMAN, ENVIRON-
MENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Moved by Mr Kerr, unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, Robert S Miller has served as Chairman of the Environmental
Management Council since its inception for a period of about two and one-half
years, and
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WHEREAS, Mr Miller has given freely of his time to provide leadership in
the achievement of the highest possible environmental quality for Tompkins
County, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives expresses
its thanks and appreciation to Robert Miller as the retiring Chairman, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Mr Miller
RESOLUTION NO. 132—URGING STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT
APPROPRIATE LAW TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF
REUSEABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce It was Moved by Mr Clynes,
seconded by Mrs Benson, That another paragraph be added to this resolution as
follows "WHEREAS, this board recognizes the hardship such legislation may
place on the small businessman and urges every consideration be made in this
regard " Motion to amend adopted. Resolution as amended was adopted.
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council has
sponsored a study and public education on the problems associated with non-
returnable beverage containers, and
WHEREAS, maximum benefit from legislation which would encourage the
use of returnable beverage containers can best be achieved by national and state
legislation, and
WHEREAS, The Tompkins County Environmental Management Council did
adopt a resolution at their May 30, 1974 meeting requesting that the Board of
Representatives urge the adoption of Stae legislation to encourage the use of
returnable beverage containers in New York State, and
WHEREAS, this board recognizes the hardship such legislation may place
on the small businessman and urges every consideration be made in this regard,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That this board hereby petitions the Legislature of the State of New York
to diligently pursue the matter of legislation which would encourage the use of
returnable beverage containers for the benefit of the people of the State of New
York, and be it
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Gover-
nor of the State of New York, Malcolm Wilson, Assemblywoman Constance Cook,
State Senator William T Smith, the Secretary of the County Environmental Man-
agement Council, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Con-
servation, and the County Commissioner of Planning
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller, That Resolution No
112 — Fixing Salary — District Attorney, be lifted from the table Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 112—FIXING SALARY OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Bruce A lengthy discussion followed
and a roll call resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives Robey, Watros, Web-
ster, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Kerr, Miller, Lee — 11 Noes —
Benson, Holden — 2 Excused — 2 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, that the salary of the District Attorney for the three-year term
to commence January 1, 1975, shall be either of the following contingent upon
whether or not Assembly Bill No 11925 is signed into law
1 If Assembly Bill No 11925 is signed into law, the salary, for the three-year
term, of the District Attorney, said term commencing January 1, 1975, shall be
fixed for the entire three years at minimum salary as set in the grade in which
the County Judges are classified as of January 1, 1975
2 If the aforesaid bill is not signed into law, the salary of the District At-
torney shall be fixed at $30,000 00 per annum, for the entire three-year term,
commencing January 1, 1975
Chairman Lee suggested consideration be given that the July meeting be
held on the 15th instead of the 8th
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 30 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1974
The chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present All Members present -15
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the June 10th 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 from W P Allen Jr , NYSE&G, to Gary Lee suggesting our retaining
the materials served on us to await the supplemental filing in July, Letter from
Neal L Moylan, NYS Department of Commerce, to Gary Lee re Assembly 8876-B
(Chapter 457, L 1974) which is entitled "New York State Tourist Promotion Act"
STE minutes of May 16, resolutions from TC3 re appreciation to Park Displays,
adoption of curriculum clerical studies, appreciation to Avella Construction Com-
pany for the gift of an American Flag, and on June 6 a resolution re supplemental
annuity program (TIAA-CREF at no cost to the institution), Resolution from
Otsego County urging adoption of proposed legislation of NYS Legislature pro-
hibiting sale of non -reusable '9everage containers, STE 74-42, PNRS 57500088
NYS Dept of Mental Hygiene/Employee and Industrial Alcoholism Program/
Statewide, STE: 74-41, PNRS 5700089 Office for Local Governmental/State
Agency Assistance/Statewide, STE 74-43, PNRS 5417 Food Research and Action
Center/Public Interest Law Firm/Statewide, Resolution of Delaware County re
designation of Chenango County as "employer" for Appalachian Development
District (To take effect upon agreement of the other eight counties in the district),
weekly construction report No 100 from TC3, minutes of joint Administration
and Personnel Committees for June 4, minutes of joint Budget and Administration
Committees for June 10, weekly construction report No 102 from TC3, resolution
from Village Board of Freeville supporting the returnable bottle law to help
eliminate roadside litter, County Officers' Association sent pamphlet on "How
the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to State and Local Government Employees",
minutes of Personnel Committee meeting for June 12, minutes of Special Planning
and Public Works Committee meeting for Jure 10, request for seminar approval
for Election Commissioners at Bolton Landing July 7-10, copy of "Plan for Af-
firmative Action for Tompkins County" from Commissioner of Personnel (and
letter of transnuttal to Joseph Watkins), copies of STE Regional Planning and
Development Board's 1974-1979 five-year investment plan, notice of claim against
Tompkins County received in the natter of the death of Katherine M Wood and
personal injuries and suffering of Loraine Wood, March 20, 1974, 7 p m at inter-
section of Elm Street Extension and Salt Road in the Town of Groton, alleges in-
adequate traffic signs), resolution of Tompkins County Board of Health requesting
the County design and provide a septic tank pumping disposal facility and pro-
vide a public operated and monitored land disposal site until a facility is oper-
ational, letter from Department of Labor (Edward Hale, Director, and summary
of NYS grant application for Prime Sponsorship under Title I of the CETA of
1973 and summer program for economically disadvantaged youth, giving locations
of availability of copies of the applications from June 11 to July 11, an Order
establishing a County Sewer District in the County of Tompkins, New York, to be
known as County Sewer District No 1 for a portion of the Towns of Lansing,
Dryden, and Ithaca, and the Village of Cayuga Heights for the purpose of treat-
ment and disposal of sewage, copy of the point application for a State Grant under
provisions of Article 27, Title I Environmental Conservation Law, to finance cost
of comprehensive study and report for collection, treatment, and disposal of refuse
by Counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins Notice from NYS Public Service
Commission and Dept of Environmental Conservation of a hearing July 30 at
Binghamton upon the application of NYSE&G Corp Vestal Parkway East, for an
exception from the sulfur requirements of 6 NYCRR226 for fuel which may be
burned at four electric generating stations (Goudey, Greenidge, Jennison and
Milliken) and which would permit burning non -conforming coal at the four
stations; minutes of Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees for June
4, 1974, weekly construction report No 103 from TC3, Letter from Hospital Af-
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fihates, Inc (Robert P Albrecht, Vice -President) to Gary A Lee re possible
long-term contract management of hospital leaving ownership with county,
arrange for purchase or lease, letter from Constance Cook to Gary Lee that she is
setting up meeting between Department of Transportation officials and citizens
to discuss regulation of water levels in Oswego Basin to be held at Lansing
School, letter from Department of Transportation acknowledging receipt of
Resolution No 106 and will send letters of appointment as soon as Cortland
County nominees are received, letter from Finger Lakes Association Inc
acknowledging our resolution of June 10 designating the Association as the agency
to make application and receive grants under NYS Tourist Promotion Act, resolu-
tion from Cortland County on Audit of Capital Expenditures TC3, letter from
Raymond Schuler, Department of Transportation re establishment of the Federal
Rural Highway Public Transportation Demonstration Program (Sec 147 of the
Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1973) and attached draft program guidelines, tele-
gram to chairman from Edward W Aponte, Assistant Regional Director for Man-
power, US Dept of Labor, NY, NY advising that Congress has allocated increases
in original manpower grant
' Mr Lee noted he had a telephone call from Hospital Affihates in Memphis
which generates the letter he referred to the Health Committee pertinent to the
potentiality of talking to them about a management contract with the hospital
Under privilege of the floor, Mrs Ruth Dayhoff, new representative of
ALTHA, was introduced to.the board
Professor David Curtiss, Chairman of th3 Criminal Justice Advisory Planning
Committee, reported pertinent to the Criminal Justice studies of the past year
The committee was established by this board May 14, 1973 and directed to study
generally the requirements of the county s criminal justice system and to make
recommendations designed to help meet these needs Mr Roger Sovocool was
designated vice-chairman and L Richard Webster was designated representative
from this board The following persons were selected to serve on the committee
Nancy Atkins, Charles W Brodhead, Sharon Garrett, Robert L Howard,
James Johnston, Kenneth C Johnson, Helen Morse, Anthony Schultz, Hanna
Sonnabend, William P Sullivan, Jr , Leo L Teeter, Donald Tompkins, Harlin
McEwen
The committee was divided into subcommittees Subcommittee II was chaired
by Harlin McEwen and was made responsible for studying new and alternative
methods of law enforcement and rehabilitation Subcommittee I was chaired by
Roger Sovocool and given responsibility for study of delay in the court system
and for an evaluation of current methods of providing legal representation to
indigent persons within the county He submitted the completed report to the
board for their careful considerations of the recommendations
Chairman Lee thanked Mr Curtiss, Mr Sovocool and Mr McEwen on behalf
of the board for the long hours they put into this report He said the Public Safety
and Corrections Committee will be reviewing carefully the 15 recommendations
and report back later so the appropriate action can be taken
Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, reported on the financial progress
status of the hospital He said there was a substantial decrease in the number
of patient days in a two-year period The retirement expense is excessive
Dr Allyn Ley brought the board up-to-date on the Health Maintenance
Organization in this area
1 "I have been having some discussion within the last few weeks with Don
Culligan and other members of the Health Committee in regard to the develop-
ment of a Health Maintenance Organization in this community I think it really
came about in part because the University for which I think I speak in this
respect, is interested in this kind of development and we feel that if this is done
in conjunction with the community it would be a lot more appropriate and bene-
ficial to both the university and the community Because these conversations may
lead to action which I hope eventually would get to this board, Mr Culligan has
asked me to come here today to describe the background material on what HMO
is and perhaps facets of HMO considerations and to briefly answer any questions
that may arise We are distributing a handout prepared by the State Office of
Comprehensive Health Planning Organization which describes on the first page
essentially what an HMO is all about The second page makes reference to cur-
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rent legislation which was passed in December of last year The next two pages
refer to procedures and requirements with regard to submission of application
for a feasibility study to the Department of HEW The last page has been pre-
pared by the Group Health Association of America which describes form, more or
less the same thing as the first page with somewhat different viewpoint I would
like to run quickly through this whole sheath of material in order to run through
what an HMO is, perhaps some of the advantages and disadvantages, point of view
of consumers, point of view of providers, principally physicians, but also other
providers as well HMO is a current catch -word phrase for what I think used to
be called, until two or three years ago, prepaid group practice At you see they
don't really differ substantially from a Health Maintenance Organization The
principle of a Health Maintenance Organization by federal legislation now but
following logically from development of practices in other areas Payment would
be on a monthly charge and voluntary enrollment No one is forced to this kind
of a system A prospective consumer should have freedom of choice to adopt this
kind of program for him and his family or to stick with traditional service prac-
tice of traditional methods in the community As stated here, what this means
basically is if you are subscriber to HMO that you pay a periodic fee on a pre-
sumably monthly basis and in exchange for this you get a more or less full range
of services from out-patient visits to the office or facilities whatever it might be
including x-ray, laboratory work, including also preventative services—immuniza-
tions, periodic health reviews, includes also as part of the package the more
traditional kind of Blue Cross coverage -Blue Cross, for example, for inpatient
care and certain other features such as for which may or may not be written in
regard to mental health care, dental care, perhaps certain other services What
we are really talking about is a prepaid system that will take care of most health
needs This isn't necessarily totally comprehensive, it is prohibitively expensive
to provide complete dental care for example, to provide complete insurance
against mental illness which is beyond a certain number of days per year, things
not usually included One of the advantages of this kind of system is, depends on
how it is set up and I might touch on that for a moment Such systems have been
set up in a variety of different ways By providers themselves, by industrial out-
fits, or municipal groups sponsored the original health insurance plan of NYC
Mayor LaGuardia sponsored it, the city was much concerned with it as the city
did not run the thing and it was turned over to another agency In other com-
munities there are consumer operated cooperatives, consumer operated health
plans which the representation on the board as it should be in most of these
arrangements, representation on the board which substantially from consumers
so here is opportunity for consumer to make a decision about what kind of cover-
age should be provided for example, to decision that affect the comprehensiveness,
the way service is provided and I think up to the point of directly affecting pro-
fessional decisions, consumer input can be very helpful in providing a most satis-
factory and helpfl kind of service at reasonable cost I think as you go over
these points we have listed here on the first page, I think most of these have been
covered by my remarks so far We have an integrated system more or less of
total health care organized for the patient Care is available, would hope, with a
fair amount of accessibility Certainly things like preventative measures as listed
here make an important part of the services provided The organization assumes
a risk for the care of patients It is to the advantage of the organization to keep
the patient well and minimize illness Not to make it difficult to get into the
medical care system so hopefully things will be picked up early rather than
later for more serious and also more extensive hospitalization would be minimum
Mentioned the possibilities of opportunities for input from the consumers into
policy decisions One thing we did not mention was the increased opportunity to
utilize from non MD personnel to provide appropriate kinds of services to keep
the physicians doing what they do best The people who are less highly skilled,
less highly trained, handle things that have been handled by physicians in other
circumstances Finally, there is a system that potentially offers a better financial
base so new equipment may be purchased for joint used by the whole group
rather than by a limited number of single or a limited number of physicians
operating by themselves I don't know if you are interested in how the physician
looks at this, physicians look at it differently, it is depending on the physicians
June 24, 1974 91
involved, but I think this does have some affect on the service itself There are
advantages to the physician It has regular office hours Unquestionably, an ad-
vantage I think much more important is the availability, ready availability, to
health consultation, ready availability to laboratory, x-ray Time off for educa-
tional leaves fits into regular office hours, also the support from clerical people
and other non MD people in the system should enable the physician to concen-
trate on the problems he handles best There are disadvantages This isn't for
everybody The physician or the perspective patient, the consumer, some people
don't want to be locked into a system How effective the' system is, undoubtedly
cuts down on the freedom of the patient Freedom of choice of a physician if
you sign up for this sort of thing there is some limitation on the physicians avail-
able for the care Physicians also traditionally are independent, many of them
like to work by themselves I think there is a question whether this is less per-
sonal from the point of view of both the physician and the patient These are the
general principles of the Health Maintenance Organization, advantages, disad-
vantages I would urge all of you to glance at this handout we have Strongly
sponsored by the federal government at the moment The HMO Act provides for
financial support in three phases for development of such a program in a com-
munity first for feasibility study which we are talking about now to study in
depth to determine whether or not such an organization is a feasible development
in this community for example This kind of feasibility study is exploration,
determination to both satisfy the community organization and satisfy the grant-
ing agency In this case this is a potentially useful and productive kind of organi-
zation Beyond that, once that has been accomplished and determined we will go to
the phase, the set of grants for the planning and things that go into developing
this kind of complicated organization Finally in the last phase—money that can
be made available through the federal government to get the thing started This
is about what I have to say It is for information More will be heard of this
Mr William Downing gave a progress report on the continuing studies of
the restoration of the Old Court House The proposal would be to remove existing
floors of the building and replace the old wood structure with a structural steel
frame and concrete floor They believe this would create a 100 -year building
and estimates a new proposed budget of $500,000 He also said he feels historical
preservation is important to the community
Mr MacNeil reported he and Mrs Livesay attended the Supervisors' and
County Legislators meeting in Jefferson County and said Mrs Livesay is on the
Program Committee They heard discussions on flood insurance program, HUD
has defined 1600 communities, 1300 of which would be or have a possibility to be
covered by flood insurance, Governor Wilson vetoed the bill for family services,
establishment of local responsibility for Office for Aging, talk about recent de-
velopment of field of drug abuse prevention, also on recent legislation affecting
volunteer ambulance service, David Call gave a talk on more effective par-
ticipation or partnership between the extension service and NYS and local
government, services available to towns and counties for farm and home ad-
ministration
Mrs Livesay asked if anyone has any ideas for a program for the Super-
visors' and County Legislators Association meeting to let her know and she asked
for permission to attend that meeting in September She said at the meeting in
Jefferson County they heard a talk about what grants are available to towns and
counties and feel this is an area to be looked into
, Mr MacNeil, said he, Mr Culligan, Mr Robey, Mrs Livesay attended a meet-
ing on June 13 with Mrs Pettengill regarding human services at which time a
job description was presented for a coordinator and a financial sheet The fund-
ing was asked 1/8 city, 1/4 schools, 1/8 United Way and 1/2 County This office,
if developed would be totally independent of any arm of government or concern in
our community
Mr Lee said he asked the Social Services and Health Committees to have a
recommendation to the board of what posture will be taken pertinent to the
consolidation of human services
Mr Bruce, Administration, said the committee met June 18 and was devoted
to discussion of the need for county policy with respect to staff leaves, etc He
said some action will be forthcoming Also, work on the development of the
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Administrative Code continues to progress and they will be asking for a com-
mittee -of -the -whole on this
Mr Dates, Budget, said they will be handing out a guide on revenue sharing
this morning for the board's consideration and recommendations for the July 15
meeting They would like to hand out July 15 to all department heads so they
can be returned during August They will be meeting with the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee on the Tompkins -Cortland Community College budget
Mr Culligan, Health, reported they met with Dr Ley and Ruth Dayhoff
regarding Health Maintenance Organization, met with the Mental Health people
and approved thi ee positions It looks like they will have a second psychiatrist
which they have been without for about seven years Their next meeting will be
held July 10
Robert Watros reported the Board of Health has been working on a problem
for some time of disposing of sewer septic tank waste and at their last meeting
they adopted a resolution recommending the board of Representatives to act
immediately on designating and providing a septic tank pumping disposal facility
and that the board provide a public operated and monitored land disposal site
until a treatment facility is operational and Mr Watros asked the board to move
forward with the establishment of some kind of temporary facility until a per-
manent one is completed
Chairman Lee said the Planning and Public Works Committee and Frank
Liguori have this under consideration
Mr Webster said Tompkins -Cortland Community College has instituted a
Clerical Studies Program It is a one year program Also, the committee is con-
tinuing preliminary discussions of a county youth bureau
Mr Kerr added that the annual report of the DeWitt Historical Society was
received
Mr Holden said he attended a meeting of the GIAC Also, the Personnel
Committee discussed staff leave of absence They will be working on this perhaps
with the Administration Committee He mentioned CETA has $10,000 for edu-
cational programs which could be changed but would have to go back to the
state Regarding Mental Health positions, this is going to the board without com-
mittee approval Regarding the PEP Program, have $26,600 more to spend Under
the summer program—$7,500 more and would mean about 12 more jobs The
total summer—about 170 jobs
Chairman Lee stated he has written a memo to the Personnel Committee
instructing them to immediately begin draft and consultation with the Administra-
tion Committee on a policy for leave of absence, hopefully to be presented to
this board at a future date
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, reported on the special meetings held
to consider the offers in hand on the Boardman House property and have a
resolution to discuss later in the meeting Also, there will be a resolution re-
garding the Old Court House and a resolution in regard to air-conditioning in
Building C
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said they discussed policy of leave
of absence and they decided to pass it on to the Personnel Committee A meeting
regarding bottle legislation will be held July 15 with Chamber of Commerce, and
others
Mr MacNeil reported the department of Social Services is now located
totally downtown The Food Stamp Program locally has been audited by the
State He explained that 60% of the people who are on public assistance avail
themselves of food stamps and only 25% who would be eligible that are not public
assistance avail themselves The difficulty arises because people have to put up
so much money a month in order to get perhaps $15 worth of additional food
stamp dollars The committee instructed the Commissioner of Social Services to
look into this matter
Mr Murphy, Hospital Construction Committee, said they met Wednesday
with Neil Fogle, a representative of Dr Rosenfeld He has summarized their
recommendations as far as functional planning and space considerations are con-
cerned at the hospital They are now in the process of reviewing some differences
between what they feel is appropriate and what some department heads feel
appropriate and he does not anticipate very many great differences of opinion
June 24, 1974 93
So far Mr Fogle feels they have met with success in coming up with a figure that
is close to the one they anticipated They have also prepared basic figures from
the functional planning study to cover several different options which they are
considering They will submit all details necessary to complete the financial
feasibility study They feel they have a good set up now as far as staffing patterns
for two of the options which they felt they would probably put out for pricing
by the public accounting firms who are bidding They expect three proposals
from three different firms and hopefully they will be able to get a time schedule
and adopt one of the proposals to get the financial feasibility going
Mr Dates, Industrial Development Agency, said Thursday there will be a
meeting to sign the final papers on the Rothschild -Caldwell Project He also
mentioned the four -county rail bill has been passed and this enables the four
counties to continue operating and set up a vehicle with less red tape in case
any railroads are disbanded until something can be formed to keep them going
Mr Bruce spoke regarding the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and
Development Board and said the board is not happy with the way they are oper-
ating and don't feel they are getting as much for their money, and are concerned
with the structure and kind of services The Budget Committee met and were
presented with proposal of Broome-Tioga Counties This will be considered and
discussed further
RESOLUTION NO. 133—AUTHORIZING ARCHITECT TO PROCEED WITH
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT PHASE FOR THE PRESERVATION
OF THE OLD COURT HOUSE
Moved by Mr. Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce After a brief discussion the resolu-
tion was adopted Ayes -14 Excused -1 Noes -0
WHEREAS, Architect William Downing has determined that there has been
considerable deterioration of the structural support for floors in the Old Court
House and that in order to insure a building with a long, useful life, it is ap-
propriate to remove said wooden floors and to replace them with reinforced
concrete floors with new structural steel supports, and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that these improvements will increase the
cost of preservation of the Old Court House from about $350,000 to a sum not
to exceed $500,000, but that the useful life of said building will be extended
many years by these improvements and will also allow for improvement of the
basement area, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That Architect William Dowmng is hereby authorized to proceed with
the design, development and construction document phase, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Planning and Public Works Committee is authorized
to refine the program for use of said building and shall report any changes there-
to to this board
RESOLUTION NO. 134—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TENTATIVE
1 OPERATING BUDGET 1974-1975
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That a public hearing be held on a Tentative Operating Budget for the
Tompkins -Cortland Community College for the fiscal year September 1, 1974 thru
August 31, 1975, in the Board of Representatives' room in the Tompkins County
;Court House on the 15th day of July, 1974, at 9 30 o'clock in the mormng thereof
RESOLUTION NO. 135—AUDIT OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT—
TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
' Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -14 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $276,514 28 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College is Construction—$276,-
51428,
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RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same hereby are audited
and approved
RESOLVED, further, That the County Adm.imstrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor '
RESOLUTION NO. 136—CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL—TOWN OF
GROTON
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden, adopted
WHEREAS, this board is informed that errors were made in the 1973 Assess-
ment Roll for the Town of Groton, namely that three properties were appropri-
ated in total by the New York State Department of Transportation on August 7,
1973, for highway purposes (i e Route 222) and pursuant to Section 404 "cease
to be taxable as of the date of appropriation", now therefore be it t
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the following parcels be completely expunged from the said roll with charge
backs as shown
Assessed Charge Back
Tax Map Number Record Owner Value County - Town - Fire - Ambulance
15-4-3-14 32 Lyon (Baker) 60 $ 52 $ 26 $ 0 $ 0
15-4-3-14 46 Lyon (Baker) 50 43 22 0 0
5-19-1-11 O'Dell 3,070 1 04 22 69 3 53 77
RESOLUTION NO. 137—CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL—CITY
OF ITHACA
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted
WHEREAS, this board is informed that errors were made in the 1974 Assess-
ment Roll for the City of Ithaca in that errors were made in identifying parcels
in deeds, parcels were erroneously assessed in the exempt portion of the roll and
a parcel of land was erroneously assessed in the taxable portion of the roll, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the following listed parcels be corrected as follows in the 1974 Assessment Roll
for the City of Ithaca
1 Tax Map Parcel No 10-63-5-2, 412 College Avenue charged to Cornell University
was erroneously assessed in the exempt portion of the roll, same should have been
assessed in the taxable portion of the roll as follows land $30,240, land and
buildings $165,650 , exemption $66,250 , total assessed portion $99,400
2 Tax Map Parcel No 10-79-3-1, 225 South Fulton Street, assessed to Tompkins
County Extension Service Inc was erroneously assessed in the exempt portion of
the roll, whereas same should have been assessed in the taxable portion of said
roll at land $18,800 , land and buildings $164,200 , exemption $147,800 , total tax-
able portion $16,400
3 Tax Map Parcel No 10-46-3-19, 515 N Tioga Street, assessed to J Richard
Agard et al, was erroneously assessed in the taxable portion of said roll, same
having been purchased on land contract by Group Homes of Tompkins County,
prior to March 1, 1974, same should have been assessed in the exempt portion of
said roll at land $1,350 , land and buildings $13,500 , exemption $13,500 , total
taxable portion $0
4 Tax Map Parcel No 10-59-3-4, 615 W Court Street assessed to Jack and Susan
Ciaschi was erroneously assessed at land $800 , land and buildings $7,450 , an
aged exemption having been omitted, in the amount of $3,725 , total assessment
$3,725
RESOLVED, further, That the changes above total an increase in the assess-
ment in the City of Ithaca of $98,575
RESOLVED, further, That Tax Map No 10-63-11-6 erroneously charged to
Mark T and Krystyna Garvey be charged to Jason H Fane,
RESOLVED, further, That Tax Map No 10-63-11-5 erroneously charged to
Jason H Fane be charged to Mark T and Krystyna Garvey
RESOLUTION NO. 138—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr MacNeil, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee That the
following transfer of funds be and the same hereby are approved
June 24, 1974 95
From Aid to Aged Blind and Disabled Code 6103
To State Training Schools Code 6129—$1,629 91
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 139—APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS FROM CAPITAL
ACCOUNTS
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That Personius, Wadsworth, Molter, Consulting Engineers of Horseheads,
New York, be paid on invoice $489 50 from Court House Capital Account, for
Court House temperature -control design and $234 00 from Airport Capital Ac-
count for report and estimate of electrical work in hangar buildings
RESOLUTION NO. 140—CREATION OF POSITIONS—COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Administration and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Assistant to the Commissioner of Budget and Ad-
ministration (18-07), competitive class, labor grade XVIII, be abolished, and one
position of Deputy County Administrator (Administration) and one position of
Deputy County Administrator (Finance), (18-10 and 18-09 respectively), labor
grade XVIII, competitive class, be created effective immediately, monies having
been included in the 1974 budget request
RESOLUTION NO. 141—CREATION OF POSITION—MENTAL HEALTH
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Robey, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee and without the
approval of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Administrative As-
sistant (half time) be reclassified to Administrative Assistant (08-12), competitive
class, labor grade VIII, on a full-time basis, effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 142—CREATION OF POSITION—MENTAL HEALTH
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted with Mr MacNeil
casting a dissenting vote
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, and without the
approval of the Personnel Committee, That one position of Account Clerk -
Stenographer (06-01), competitive class, labor grade VI, be abolished and one
position of Administrative Assistant (08-12), competitive class, labor grade VIII,
be created effective immediately, monies having been provided in the 1974
budget request
RESOLUTION NO. 143—CREATION OF POSITION—MENTAL HEALTH
(Stenographer)
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culligan There was discussion on
whether the position should be advertised and it was Moved by Mr Dates, sec-
onded by Mr Miller, That this resolution be tabled to the July 15th meeting or
until we comply to board's policy Motion to table adopted with Mr Robey cast-
ing a dissenting vote
RESOLUTION NO 144—RENEWAL OF SNOW AND ICE AGREEMENT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller, adopted with Mr Dates casting
a dissenting vote
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Comnussioner of Public Works and
the Planning and Public Works Committee, That the Agreement authorized by
Resolution No 230, dated September 10, 1973, between the People of the State
of New York acting by and through the Commissioner of Transportation of the
State of New York and the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County, pur-
suant to Section 12 of the Highway Law and relative to work of snow and ice
control on state highways in Tompkins County, be and the same hereby is ex-
tended for an additional period of one year (1976-1977)
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is directed
to forward three certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Trans-
portation
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RESOLUTION NO. 145—AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL WINDOW AIR-
CONDITIONING UNITS IN BUILDING C
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden It was Moved by Mr Kerr,
seconded by Mr Miller, That this resolution be amended to change of the amount
of $3500 to $8500 Motion to amend adopted. A roll call on the resolution as
amended resulted—Ayes-15 Noes -0 Resolution adopted. j
WHEREAS, architectural planning on Building C is in a "hold" situation
pending a reevaluation of certain matters relating to the Court House office
complex, and
WHEREAS, the building is poorly insulated resulting in extreme temperatures
and difficult working conditions during the summer months and the occupants
of said building have again complained about the necessity of passing another
summer under these conditions, be it therefore
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to proceed
with the purchase of 18 window air-conditioning units under State Contract
prices,
RESOLVED, further That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to
prepare plans and specifications for purpose of bidding for the needed electrical
service and installation of said air -conditioners,
RESOLVED, That said $8500 00 shall be appropriated from the Building C
Renovation Fund, Federal Revenue Sharing Account F9550 942, which was bud-
geted to include the air-conditioning
RESOLUTION NO. 146—DESIGNATION OF "EMPLOYER"—APPALACHIAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
WHEREAS, Article 5-G, Section 119-0 (2h) of the General Municipal Law
authorizes participating counties, operating a cooperative municipal activity, to
enter into an agreement providing for the fiscal officer of one county to have
custody of monies made available to the Regional Planning and Development
Board of the Appalachian Development District and for the audit of claims by
the auditing official or body of the county of which he is the fiscal officer, and
WHEREAS, said agreement may also provide that one of the participating
counties may be designated as "employer" for the purpose of providing social
security coverage for planning board personnel, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Tompkins County agrees that Chenango County Treasurer
have custody omoneys of the Regional Planning and Development Board, and
audit of claims shall be conducted in the same manner as all other audits of
Chenango County claims and the Treasurer shall be authorized to make the
necessary Social Security payments as stated above, and
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect upon agreement of
the other seven counties in the district namely, Broome, Chenango, Cortland,
Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Tioga
RESOLUTION NO 147—RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION—CRIMINAL
JUSTICE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller, Unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives created the
Criminal Justice Advisory Planning Committee in May of 1973, and
WHEREAS, the Report of the Criminal Justice Advisory Planning Committee
was delivered to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives on June 24,
1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Representatives extends
sincere appreciation to W David Curtiss for chairing the work of the Criminal
Justice Advisory Planning Committee, for the countless hours spent in plan-
ning, coordinating and guiding the work of the committee and for this outstand-
ing contribution to Tompkins County, to Roger Sovocool and Harlin McEwen for
their diligent efforts in chairing the sub -committees and to all the comnuttee
members for their many hours
the report would not have been
Nancy Atkins
Charles W Brodhead
Sharon Garrett
Robert L Howard
James Johnston
Kenneth C Johnson
June 24, 1974 97
of deliberation and without whose contribution
possible.
Helen Morse
Anthony Schultz
Hanna Sonnabend
William P Sullivan, Jr
Leo L Teeter
Donald Tompkins
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to all the
above-mentioned citizens, Dale R Corson, President of Cornell University, and
Roger C Cramton, Dean of Cornell Law School.
RESOLUTION NO. 148—RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION—GAIL GORDON
AND PAUL SANSOUCY
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Miller, unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives created the
Criminal Justice Advisory Planning Committee in May of 1973, and
WHEREAS, Gail H Gordon and Paul Sansoucy, third -year students at Cor-
nell Law School, provided invaluable staff support to the committee in that they
attended each full committee and sub -committee meeting from September of 1973
through June of 1974 and held countless conferences with Chairman Curtiss and
sub -committee Chairmen Sovocool and McEwen, and
WHEREAS, their efforts and diligence in providing research assistance to the
committee exemplifies the importance and value of Cornell University student
contribution to the Tompkins County Community, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, That this
resolution is an expression of sincere appreciation to Gail Gordon and Paul
Sansoucy for their truly outstanding work for the Criminal Justice Study Comnut-
tee of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives,
RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Gail
Gordon, Paul Sansoucy, Dale R Carson, President, Cornell University, Roger C
Cramton, Dean, Cornell University Law School, and W David Curtiss, Cornell
Law School
RESOLUTION NO. 149—ORDER ESTABLISHING COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
NO. 1
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr After a brief discussion, the
resolution was adopted
STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
An Order Establishing a County Sewer District in the County
of Tompkins, New York, to be known as County Sewer District
No 1 for a portion of the Towns of Lansing, Dryden and Ithaca,
and the Village of Cayuga Heights for the purpose of treatment
and disposal of sewage
i
, WHEREAS, the State Comptroller has made an order, in duphcate, dated May
31, 1974, granting permission for the establishment of Tompkins County Sewer
District No 1, one copy of which has been duly filed in the office of the Clerk
of the Board of Representatives, and
CoWHEREAS, it is now desired to adopt an order pursuant to Section 258 of the
unty Law establishing said Tompkins County Sewer District No 1, NOW
THEREFORE,
ToIT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Board of Representatives of the County of
mpkins, New York, as follows
' Section 1 A county Sewer District in the County of Tompkins, New York, to
be designated and known as Tompkins County Sewer District No 1, is hereby
established in accordance with the aforesaid order of the State Comptroller Said
District shall comprise the area in said County consisting of a portion of the
Towns of Lansing, Dryden and Ithaca, and the Village of Cayuga Heights, more
particularly bounded and described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part
hereof
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Section 2 The Clerk of this Board of Representatives is hereby authorized
and directed to cause a certified copy of this order to be recorded in the Office
of the Clerk of the County of Tompkins, New York, in accordance with the pro-
visions of Section 259 of the County Law
Section 3 This order shall take effect immediately
All members present (15) voting aye June 24, 1974 1
1
BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED
TOMPKINS COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1
All that tract or parcel of land situate m Tompkins County, New York, being
all of the Village of Cayuga Heights and part of the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and
Lansing in said County and being more particularly bounded and described as
follows.
Beginning at a point on the northerly boundary of the City of Ithaca at its
intersection with the easterly shoreline of Cayuga Lake, running thence in a
general northerly direction, along said shoreline, a distance of about 4300 feet
to its intersection with the southerly boundary of the Town of Lansing, thence
easterly along said southerly boundary of the Town of Lansing, a distance of
about 380 feet to its intersection with the westerly boundary of Parcel 41 in
Block 2 as shown on Tax Map No 48 of the Town of Lansing, revised to May 1,
1971, thence northerly along said westerly boundary and along the westerly
boundary of Parcel 40 in Block 2 and Parcel 39 1 in Block 2 as shown on said Tax
Map No 48, a distance of about 506 feet to its intersection with the southerly
boundary of Parcel 34 in Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, thence
westerly along said southerly boundary, a distance of about 181 feet to its inter-
section with the easterly boundary of New York State Route 34, said point being
the southwesterly corner of said Parcel 34, thence northerly along said easterly
highway boundary, a distance of about 43 feet to its intersection with a northerly
boundary of said Parcel 34, said point being situate on the southerly boundary of
Parcel 28 in Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, thence easterly along said
boundary, a distance of about 110 feet to its intersection with a westerly boundary
of said Parcel 34, said point being the southeasterly corner of Parcel 28, thence
northerly along said westerly boundary of Parcel 34 and along a westerly
boundary of Parcel 35 in Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, a distance of
about 355 feet to its intersection with the southerly boundary of Parcel 25 1 in
Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, thence easterly along said southerly
boundary, a distance of about 77 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Parcel
251, thence northerly along the easterly boundary of said Parcel 25 1, a distance
of about 100 feet to its intersection with the southerly boundary of Parcel 20 in
Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, said point being the northeasterly
corner of the aforementioned Parcel 251, thence westerly along the southerly
boundary of said Parcel 20, distance of about 110 feet to the southwesterly corner
of said Parcel 20, thence northerly along a westerly boundary of said Parcel 20, a
distance of about 357 feet to its intersection with the southerly boundary of
Parcel 21 in Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, said point being a north-
westerly corner of said Parcel 20, thence easterly along the southerly boundary of
said Parcel 21, a distance of about 90 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Par-
cel 21, thence northerly along the easterly boundary of said Parcel 21, a distance
of about 68 feet to its intersection with the southerly boundary of Parcel 19 in
Block 2 as shown on said Tax Map No 48, said point being the northeasterly corner
of said Parcel 21, thence westerly along the southerly boundary of said Parcel 19,
a distance of about 240 feet to its intersection with the easterly boundary of New
York State Route 34, said point being the southwesterly corner of Parcel 19,
thence in a general northerly direction along said easterly highway boundary, a
distance of about 4540 feet to its intersection with the southerly boundary of
Parcel 10 2 in Block 1 as shown on Tax Map No 43 of the Town of Lansing, re-
vised to May 1, 1971, thence easterly along said southerly boundary and along
the southerly boundary of Parcel 13 in Block 1, as shown on said Tax Map No 43,
a distance of about 600 feet to its intersection with the westerly boundary of New
York State Route 34A, said point being the southeasterly corner of said Parcel 13,
thence easterly, a distance of about 55 feet to a point on the easterly boundary of
June 24, 1974 99
said highway, said point being the northwesterly corner of Parcel 27 m Block 1,
as shown on said Tax Map No 43, said point also being a southwesterly corner of
Parcel 17 12 in Block 1, as shown on said Tax Map No 43, thence easterly along
the most southerly boundary of said Parcel 17 12, a distance of about 1948 feet to
the southeasterly corner of said Parcel 17 12, thence northerly along the easterly
boundary of said Parcel 17 12, a distance of about 1380 feet to the southwesterly
corner of Parcel 23 in Block 1, as shown on said Tax Map No 43, thence easterly
along the southerly boundary of said parcel 23, a distance of about 580 feet to
the southeasterly corner of said Parcel 23, thence northerly along the easterly
boundary of said Parcel 23 and its northerly prolongation, a distance of about
628 feet to its intersection with the centerline of County Route 192 (Burdick Hill
Road), thence easterly along the centerline of said County Route 192 (Burdick
Hill Road), a distance of about 2560 feet to its intersection with the centerline
of North Triphammer Road, thence northerly along said centerline of North Trip-
hammer Road, a distance of about 50 feet to intersection with the westerly pro-
longation of the southerly boundary of Parcel 35 in Block 1 as shown on Tax
Map No 44, of the Town of Lansing, revised to May 1, 1970, thence easterly along
the southerly boundary of said Parcel 35, along the most southerly boundary of
Parcel 33 in Block 1 as shown on said Tax Map No 44 and its easterly prolongation,
a distance of about 4,000 feet to its intersection with the Southwesterly boundary
of Parcel 2 as shown on a map titled "Property Map, Clear Zone Approach Area,
Northwest End of Runway, Showing Proposed Land Acquisition", made by Thomas
G Miller, P E and L S , dated June 1967 and filed in Tompkins County Clerk's
Office January 16, 1968 in Map Book E-4 at Page 10, thence southeasterly along
the southwesterly boundary of Parcel 2 and Parcel 1A of said map and its south-
easterly prolongation, a distance of about 2450 feet to its intersection with the
centerline of County Route 121 (Warren Road), thence in a general northerly
direction along said centerline, a distance of about 1040 feet to its intersection
with the centerline of Snyder Road thence in a general easterly direction along
said centerline of Snyder Road, a distance of about 4475 feet to its intersection
with the easterly boundary of the Town of Lansing, thence southerly along said
Town Line, a distance of about 575 feet to its intersection with the centerline
of Etna Road (also known as Ellis Road) in the Town of Dryden, thence south-
easterly along the centerline of Etna Road, a distance of about 2150 feet to its
intersection with the westerly boundary of lands conveyed in a deed to Cornell
University by Fred Hurd and Dora E Hurd, dated April 14, 1958 and recorded
in Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 405 of Deeds at page 81, thence
southerly along said westerly boundary, a distance of about 1800 feet to a point
in the lot line between Lot 31 of the Town of Dryden on the north and Lot 41
of said Town on the south, thence easterly along said lot line, a distance of about
858 feet to its intersection with the easterly boundary of lands conveyed in a
deed to Cornell University by Fred A Rogalsky, dated January 21, 1947 and
recorded in Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 323 of Deeds at page 70,
thence southerly along said easterly boundary and along the easterly boundary
of the first parcel of land described in a deed to Cornell University from Fred
A Rogalsky, dated July 26, 1946 and recorded in Tompkins County Clerk's Office
in Book 323 of Deeds at Page 121, a distance of about 2434 feet to a point in the
northerly boundary of lands conveyed in a deed to Rocco Lucente by Arthur
Gordon Danks & Bernice S Danks dated January 8, 1959 and recorded in Tomp-
kins County Clerk's Office in Book 413 of Deeds at Page 495, thence easterly
along said northerly boundary, a distance of about 450 feet to the northeasterly
corner of said lands conveyed to Rocco Lucente in the last mentioned deed, thence
southerly along the easterly boundary of said lands, a distance of about 1429
feet to the southeasterly corner thereof, thence westerly along the various courses
comprising the southerly boundary of said lands conveyed to Rocco Lucente in the
last mentioned deed and along the southerly boundary of lands of Cornell Uni-
versity, a distance of about 1830 feet to the northeasterly corner of lands conveyed
in a deed to Cornell University by Victor Lange and Frances Olrich Lange, dated
June 20, 1955 and recorded in Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 378 of
Deeds at Page 449, thence southerly along the easterly boundary of said lands
conveyed to Cornell University in the last mentioned deed and its southerly pro-
longation, a distance of about 1410 feet to a point in the southerly line of the
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aforementioned Lot 41 of the Town of Dryden, thence westerly along said lot
line, a distance of about 380 feet to the northeasterly corner of lands conveyed
in a deed to George L Bailey and Elizabeth G Bailey by Jennie Poole, dated
November 22, 1944 and recorded in Tompkins County Clerk's Office November
22, 1944 m Book 273 of Deeds at Page 211, thence southerly parallel with the
westerly line of Lot 51 of the Town of Dryden, a distance of about 1040 feet to a
point in the centerline of Hanshaw Road (C R 109), thence southwesterly along
the centerline of Hanshaw Road, a distance of about 1000 feet to its intersection
with the Town Line between the Town of Dryden on the east and the Town of
Ithaca on the west, thence southerly along said town line, a distance of about
3750 feet to a southeasterly corner of lands conveyed in a deed to the People of the
State of New York by George F Warren and Mary W Warren, dated March 7,
1931 and recorded in Tompkins County Clerk's Office March 21, 1931 in Book 225
of Deeds at Page 268, thence along the southerly boundary of said lands con-
veyed to The People of the State of New York in the last mentioned deed, the
following 9 courses and distances
(1) Westerly, a distance of about 563 feet to an angle point,
(2) Westerly, a distance of about 1268 feet to an angle point,
(3) Westerly, a distance of about 510 feet to an angle roint,
(4) Northerly, a distance of about 777 feet to an angle point,
(5) Westerly, a distance of about 393 feet to an angle point,
(6) Northerly, a distance of about 225 feet to an angle point situate in the
southerly boundary of a road,
(7) Southwesterly, a distance of about 198 feet to a point in the centerline of
said road,
(8) Southwesterly along the centerline of the last mentioned road, a distance of
about 305 feet to a point,
(9) Westerly, continuing along the centerline of said last mentioned road, a
distance of about 1782 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Warren
Road,
thence northerly along the centerline of Warren Road, a distance of about 2250
feet to its intersection with the easterly prolongation of the southerly boundary
of a parcel of land conveyed in a deed to David L Ferguson and wife by Roger
R Delain and wife, dated August 5, 1957 and recorded in Tompkins County
Clerk's Office in Book 399 of Deeds at Page 114, thence westerly along said south-
erly boundary and its westerly prolongation, a distance of about 2400 feet to a
point in the easterly boundary of the Village of Cayuga Heights, thence southerly
along village boundary, a distance of about 2900 feet to the southeasterly corner of
said Village of Cayuga Heights, thence westerly along the southerly boundary of
said Village of Cayuga Heights, a distance of about 4900 feet to a southwesterly
corner of said Village, thence northerly along' the westerly boundary of the Vil-
lage of Cayuga Heights, a distance of about 2500 feet to an angle point in said Vil-
lage boundary, thence westerly along a southerly boundary of said Village of
Cayuga Heights, a distance of about 1100 feet to a point in the centerline of East
Shore Drive (New York Route 34), thence northwesterly along said centerline of
East Shore Drive, a distance of about 30 feet to its intersection with the center-
line of West Remington Road, said centerline also being a westerly boundary of
the Village of Cayuga Heights, thence northeasterly and northerly along said
centerline, as it winds and turns, a distancepf about 1800 feet to an angle point in
said Village boundary, thence westerly along a southerly boundary of said village,
its westerly prolongation, and along the northerly boundary of the City of Ithaca,
a distance of about 650 feet to the point of beginning
RESOLUTION NO. 150—AUTHORIZING PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS FOR
LEASE OF BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Culligan Mr Kerr said this resolution
was adopted at the committee meeting although he and Mr Holden did not sup-
port it It was Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Miller, That the resolution be
amended to read, and the Committee De%elopment of Contract sale or lease docu-
June 24, 1974 101
ments for consideration by the board at the July 15th or subsequent meetings of
the board Amendment Carried. After further discussion the resolution as amended
was adopted Ayes—Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight,
Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Lee -12 Noes—Holden, Kerr, Watros-3
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee has received and re-
viewed written proposals for the preservation of Boardman House, and
WHEREAS, at this time the lease arrangements appear to be within the best
interest of the county, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Planning and Public Works Committee be authorized
to continue negotiations with interested parties for the lease of the building and
the committee development of a contract, sale or lease documents for consider-
ation by the board at the July 15th or subsequent meetings of the board, using the
criteria of June 25, 1973 as a guide
RESOLUTION NO. 151—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 55,529 56
Encumbrance 1,137 14
Printing Transfers 4,506 66
County Self Insuiance 2,955 20
Dog Fund 89 50
Airport 1,946 13
Highway 115,215 41
$181,379 60
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Commissioner of Budget and Administration be and he
hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various
funds appropriated therefor
Mr Webster placed in nomination the name of Mrs Lois Williams to replace
Beverly Martin on the Library Board of Trustees The term expires December 31,
1976 Upon hearing no further nominations, the chairman declared Lois Williams
appointed
Chairman Lee stated he has asked the Clerk to obtain vacation schedules for
the summer Also, there is a need to replenish the flower fund He has written to
each committee chairman regarding items still in committee and said he would
like to have a committee -of -the whole to review the items in each standing com-
mittee
On motion, meeting adjourned at 1 10 p m and an executive session of the
board followed
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PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 15, 1974 — 9:30 A.M.
Chairman Lee opened the public hearing on the tentative operating budget
for Tompkins -Cortland Community College at 9 30 a m with the Pledge of Al-
legiance to the Flag
The chairman requested members and guests to remain standing for a few
moments of silence in memory of Frank Taylor of Cortland County Supervisors
who was instrumental in the founding of Tompkins -Cortland Community College
The clerk of the board read the notice of public hearing as it appeared in the
official newspapers of the county
Mr Thomas Murphy of Tompkins -Cortland Community College presented the
tentative budget for 1974-1975 in the amount of $2,248,562 00
Mr Dates asked how grants appeared in the budget for a clear understanding
Mr Thomas Murphy said grants were in the equipment line in the capital
budget
Mr Lee remarked that the significant jump in the budget resulted from going
from the old campus to the new Dryden site He also questioned a traffic light
that might run as high as $40,000 to $50,000
Mr Space said he was not aware of it and said they were hopeful of a passing
lane
Mr Lee closed the public hearing at 9 46 a m
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 15, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present — 14 Excused — Representative Holden — 1
The minutes of the June 24 meeting of the board were approved as presented
The clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Telegram from Department of Labor re congress allocated increases in
original manpower grants, funds must be jointly executed before June 30, 1974
or returned to Treasury, copy of letter from D Robert Masucci, of Dept of Labor,
thanking Hugh Hurlbut for excellent effort and cooperation extended in re-
computing the program costs under Title II and Summer of 74, letter and classi-
fication list received from New York State Office of Court Administration as re-
sult of review of Tompkins County court positions, letter from League of Women
Voters requesting additional voter registration dates in mid-August to accom-
modate college students, letter from Tompkins County Mental Health Association
concerned about decision not to move Commissioner of Mental Health downtown,
received acceptance by Tompkins County of improvements made by Jason Fane
at 101-103 S Cayuga Street and 101-107 E State Street for rental to Social Services
Department, Mrs Nancy Bent presented approximately 40 additional names to add
to the petition of April 8, 1974, urging their governments to oppose any more
regional shopping centers and in particular the Pyramid Mall, notice of Public
Hearing at Village of Groton July 15 at 8 00 p m re zoning law, memorandum to
Department Heads from Hugh Hurlbut re federal funds available to create tem-
porary positions for a period of six to eight months, resolution from Town of
Lansing re appointment of James Showacre as second member in County Sewer
Commission, STE 74-36, PNRS 5339 NYS Department of Labor/Title II Public
Employment Program/Statewide, STE 74-37, PNRS 57500079 DEC/Air Pollution
Control Maintenance/Statewide, letter from NYS Division of Military and Naval
Affairs, Office of Emergency Preparedness, stating that the Natural Disaster Plan
for Tompkins County does not replace the Basic Emergency Act and included
comments of the plan, letter of resignation received from Leo L Teeter, Director
of Probation, letter from Constance Cook's Office re resolution of June 10 re-
usable beverage containers, NYS Executive Department, Office of Planning
July 15, 1974 103
Services re Project No CPA -NY -02-00-1038, new termination date of December 31,
1974, letter from Frank Albanese, Assigned Counsel Plan Administrator agreeing
to remain for an additional 30 days to August 1, 1974, STE NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation/Pure Waters Program, 1974-75 Statewide; STE. NYS
Department of Health/EMS Systems Planning Grant/Statewide, STE NYS Divi-
sion for Youth/Equal Employment Opportunities/Statewide; STE NYS Office
for the Aging/Model Project Programs/Statewide, STE NYS Office for Local
Government/State Agency Assistance/Statewide, STE NYS Department of Mental
Hygiene/Employee and Industrial Alcoholism Program/Statwide, payment authori-
zation from FHA for Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency in amount
of $102,500, memorandum on report of meeting by State Board of Equalization
and Assessment re new law concerning correction of errors on assesment and tax
rolls, U S Department of Labor sent copy of amendment to the agreement of 2
MGBD ADM -6 Public Employment Program Contract No EEA -36-2-0018 Mod#5;
South Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project sent
council minutes of June 26, a supplement to the Development plan, monthly report
dated June 26, and the annual narrative report, copy of letter from Jacksonville
Community Association re consideration of request for a nominal season fee to
Taughannock Falls State Park for residents of the Town of Ulysses, letter from
the Industrial Commissioner of the Department of Labor inviting the Chairman
to serve as ex -officio, non-voting member of a Balance of State Manpower Planning
Council charges with the responsibility of submitting to the Governor recommen-
dations regarding program plans and basic goals, policies and procedures, Pistol
permits for the month of June totaled $106 00, resolution from TC3 Board of
Trustees re Adoption of the 1974-75 Operating Budget, Memorandum from Hugh
Hurlbut re telegram sent to Honorable Howard Robison re CETA approval; U S
Department of Labor sent copy of amendment to the agreement of 2MGBD ADM -6
Public Employment Program Grant No EEA -36-2-0018 MOD # 16, letter from
Dorothy Bentley requesting information re county medical and dental scholar-
ships letter from Edward W Aponte, Department of Labor re amendment to
agreement of 2 MGBD ADM -6 Neighborhood Youth Corps contract No 4395-36
MOB# 3, notice of tentative railroad ceilings for Towns of Danby, Dryden, Groton,
Ithaca, Lansing, and Newfield, letter from J A Carrigg, NYSEG re meeting at
Milhken Station, July 13, at 2 00 p m , letter from Richard Comiskey, Third Judi-
cial Department re budget review with Edward Herlihy on July 11, 1974 at 2 00
p m , T G Payne, Director of Assessment sent copy of the Act for correction of
errors on assessment and tax rolls, letter from Constance Cook concerning the
appointment of members for the Route 13 Corridor Restudy hoping that this might
help iron out differences between the county and state, letter from Kathleen A
Gaffney, M D , urging the Board to consider HMO in Tompkins County and to
utilize local and federal resources to begin an HMO Feasibility Study, copy of
memorandum from Rodney S Soltis, Senior Planner, Southern Tier East Regional
Planning Board, requesting for extension of Contract C-51136, minutes of Planning
and Public Works Committee executive session for June 17, of the Administration
Committee for June 18 and Budget Committee for June 24, of the Planning and
Public Works Committee for June 25, of the Board of Trustees — TC3 for June 6,
for the joint Budget and Intergovernmental Relations Committee for June 26,
for the County Sewer Agency meeting of June 27 and of the Health Committee
meeting of June 19 and the weekly construction Report #104 from TC3, minutes
of Boardman House Committee July 8, memorandum from Office for Local Gov-
ernment re Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974, notice of public hearing at Geneva
July 19 at 10 00 a m to discuss assessed valuation of trees, vines and other plants
for commercial agricultural production, letter and invitation from Constance
Cook re Octopus Consensus Committee, letter from Neal L Moylan, NYS Depart-
ment of Commerce acknowledging our resolution designating Finger Lakes Asso-
ciation as agency under terms of State Tourist Promotion Act, invitation to sub-
mit entries to County Officers Association's Achievement Award Program before
September 1, 1974, Training notice re "Proving Your Case at a Hearing" received
from NYS Department of Civil Service, Resolutions from Cortland County re
Audit of Community College Capital Expenditures, Adopting Budget of TC3 for
1974-75, and Authorizing County Administrator for Tompkins County to act as
104 July 15, 1974
Agent for Cortland County in Contracting Study Concerning Preservation of Rail
Service for Counties of Cayuga, Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga, letter from NYS
Department of Commerce, Neal L Moylan, re Tompkins County's eligibility under
the NYS Job Incentive Board, list of rural population and per -capita income for
NYS Counties and leaflet, "At Your Service" and a copy of the Summer Recrea-
tion Program filed with Manpower Planning Secretariat NYS Department of
Labor on July 11, 1974
Mr Kerr invited board members to attend the public hearing with him in
Geneva on assessed valuation of commercial agricultural production on July 19
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Haight commented on the monthly meeting
of NYSEG held at Milliken Station and advised other members to familiarize
themselves with the operation
Mr MacNeil thanked Mrs Ruth Pettingill for the report of the Ad Hoc Com-
mittee of the Social Planning Council and said he felt it was a favorable step
in the right direction He also reported that the Judicial Conference had brought
up the matter of the salaries of the County Judges which m turn effect the salary
of the District Attorney He read a proposed resolution which he said we might
want to adopt
WHEREAS, the laws of 1974, in effect July 1, 1974, mandated an increase in
salary to the County Judges in the amount of $6,000 per annum, payable only by
the State Aid, and
WHEREAS, the prorated increase in salary to the County Judges as of July
1, 1974 is $3,000 for the balance of the year 1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we could pay their salaries
He felt that since Judicial Conference is doing the salary negotiations for the
County Judges, we should remove County Judges from the county grid next year,
and all elected officials be excluded from the county contract and salaries set
prior to the election He recommended salaries of the County Judges and District
Attorney at $42,026 for next year
Mr Dates announced a meeting to be held July 24 at 8 00 p m at the Lansing
High School auditorium on the lake level with State officials
Mr Eugene Arnold reported no changes this month but there was to be an
across-the-board adjustment for all hospitals retroactive September 1 to January
1 to account for greater inflation in goods and non -supply expenses The Com-
missioner of Health is now trying to implement the new law to award voluntary
hospitals up to one-half in operating loss in out-patient service An exception
may be made after looking at the pattern of subsidized hospitals
Mr Lee asked that all board members have the Ernst and Ernst report, and
also asked if by the end of this month we may be down to a 90 -day delay in
billing9 Mr Arnold suspected not, but would assess in this week
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, reported on the revenue sharing fund applica-
tion forms and requested that applications be back in Mr Murphy's office by
August 31 He asked that respective boards pass on these before being returned
to Mr Murphy
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said the format differs from some
used but they wanted to insure enough information for the committees and also
that they had gone through the necessary planning steps so that they are ready
to carry out whatever program they are proposing
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, noted they had met with Mrs Pettingill on
the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Human Services coordinating The Health
and Social Services Committees will meet July 31 at 7 30 p m to develop an
appropriate position by mid-August for the county legislature As soon as these
two committees have met we meet with the Administration Committee and Mrs
Pettingill The Health Committee approved the proposed position of an Alcoholic
Coordinator, and Sr Pubhc Health Engineer from labor grade 18 to 19 They
again listened to more concerning Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and
hope to be able to recommend to the board by the August meeting whether or
not to go for a feasibility study supported by 90% Federal Government and
10% money and services of this county They also heard Mr Peter Goodman of
the American Lung Association of Central New York, Inc on the rights of
non-smokers The Lung Assoc recommends no smoking in public buildings and
July 15, 1974 105
we decided to turn this over to Mr Murphy and the Administration Committee
It was decided to talk to the Board of Managers about a letter from Hospital
Affiliates about the possibility of building a hospital
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they would have
an appointment for the Library Board of Trustees and resolutions on the TC3
budget, and tractor for the County Farm
Mr MacNeil for the Personnel Committee noted that if the fudges go off
the grid, the District Attorney's salary is equal to the judges' salaries, the
District Attorney is then elected for January 1, 1975 salary of $42,026 also, unless
this board feels that the District Attorney should become a part-time distr]ct at-
torney The Committee reclassified a position of stenographer at TC3, authority to
execute a contract with EOC for a summer program, permission for Mr Hurlbut
to attend County Officers Assoc in the fall, position of Alcoholic Coordinator,
appointment of Probation Director We also discussed the Office for the Aging
as a county position, $3002 for a summer recreation program, and to lift from the
table a stenographer position tabled at the last meeting regarding the Mental
Health move downtown and the Sr Public Health Engineer salary being reclassi-
fied from 18 to 19 We discussed leave without pay and educational reimburse-
ment, but do not have a recommendation of policy at this time for the Ad-
ministration Committee
Mr MacNeil said the new facility for Social Services on Green Street on the
fourth floor is now functioning and they held an open -house on Friday from 1 00
to400pm
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, reported on a meeting of
last Tuesday to review bids for Highway Department, reviewed a feasibility
study for what is known as the cross-town road The Baptist Church does not ex-
pect to have any suggestions about their property until the first of September
We have some contracts for renewal at the airport and we are reviewing those
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, reported that the Chair-
man would have an announcement later concerning the Director of Probation He
invited the Board to a meeting this afternoon on bottle legislation
Mr Stevenson, Hospital Construction Committee, said he would not report at
this time
Mrs Livesay noted the Extension Service is in the middle of their budget
problems
Mr Haight said the Soil Conservation is progressing very well
Mr Murphy said off-track betting was discussed in Onondaga strictly by con-
trol data It was only a question and answer program The State of New York has
made it legal for the City of Schenectady computer to handle all off-track betting
They are presently handling the western section
County Attorney Williamson reported on the Muka case Within the next
month he expects to dispose of the TC3 case involving damage
Chairman Lee reported that Tioga, Cayuga, Cortland Counties have asked
Tompkins County to the depository for the $10,000 feasibility study pertinent to
the railroad problem — $2,500 from each of the four counties The bill did pass
the legislature so we now have the authority to establish a transportation authority
With the four -member group or individually if we ever had to go to that The
county attorneys will work out the language for an agreement with Mr Walter
Rich and Associates of Cooperstown Tompkins County will be the overseeing
agent and in the near future it probably will be announced that Mr Pace who has
been the chairman of the four -county group will be transferred and someone
l from Tompkins County will probably assume the chairmanship
RESOLUTION NO. 152—ADOPTING BUDGET OF TOMPKINS-CORTLAND COM -
1 MUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Ex-
cused — 1 Adopted
WHEREAS, a Tentative Operating Budget for the Tompkins -Cortland Com-
munity College for the fiscal year September 1, 1974 thru August 31, 1975, has
been presented to the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins
pursuant to the County Law and Section 6304 of the Education Law, and
106 July 15, 1974
WHEREAS, same has been reviewed by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee of the Board of Representatives and approved by said committee, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said proposed Community College
budget on the 15th day of July, 1974, 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 $2,248,562 00
be and the same hereby is approved and adopted subject to the approval of the
salary schedule at a later date,
RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County
include in the Tompkins County Budget for the year 1975, an amount to be
determined pursuant to the approved plan for said college in effect as of
September 1, 1974, as the share of Tompkins County in the said operating budget
of $2,248,562 00 and that the amount when determined be raised by taxation in the
County of Tompkins in the fiscal year 1974
RESOLUTION NO 153—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes — 13 Noes — 0
Excused — 2 (Holden and Miller) Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $49,205 66 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 83 — Construction Costs — $49,205 66
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amount be and the same hereby is audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claim out of the funds provided therefore
RESOLUTION NO. 154—AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID — BOARD OF
ELECTIONS
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Elections are to advertise for bids in ac-
cordance with certain specifications for the printing of the 1974 Primary Election
supplies, and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that said bid be awarded as soon as possible in
order that the Election Commissioners can properly conduct the election, and
WHEREAS, said bids will be received prior to the next meeting of the Board
of Representatives, namely August 12, 1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That this Board hereby authorizes said committee to award the bid for
the election supplies to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications
RESOLUTION NO 155—PUBLIC HEARING — LOCAL LAW NO 2 — 1974 TO
PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL SECTION TO THE
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE IN THE TOMPKINS COUN-
TY CHARTER AND CODE
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted with Mr Kerr, Mr
Watros, and Mr Haight casting dissenting votes
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That a public hearing on Local Law No 2 — 1974 for the County of Tomp-
kins relating to the leasing of county owned property no longer needed for public
use with or without bid be held on the 12th day of August 1974, in the Board
of Representatives rooms in the Court House, Ithaca, New York, at 9 30 o'clock in
the morning thereof,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board be and she hereby is
directed to place a notice of said public hearing in the official newspapers of
Tompkins County
July 15, 1974 107
RESOLUTION NO. 156 -DISPOSITION OF OLD RECORDS -HEALTH DEPART-
MENT
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
RESOLVED, by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County that Kath-
leen A Gaffney, M D , Commissioner of Health be, and hereby is authorized to
dispose of record item numbers 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28 thru 31, 33, 39,
48, 50, 51, 55 thru 58, 65 thru 70, 72, 74 thru 90, 110, 112, 114, 116, 117, 123, 125,
126, 135, 138, 139, 141 thru 143, 146, 147, 150 thru 168, 170, 172 thru 177, 180 thru
186, 188 thru 209, 215, 217, 220, 226, 227, 229, 230, 232, 240 thru 245, 247 thru 249,
251 thru 256, 260 thru 270, 272 thru 297, 302, 303, 310 thru 313, 315 thru 322, 324,
334 thru 339, 341 thru 346, 348 thru 361, 363, 366, 368 thru 370, 374 thru 378, 380,
382, 385 thru 387, 394, 397 thru 399, 404 thru 407, 409 thru 413 and 416, on Rec-
ords Retention and Disposition List No 3-H-1 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 Kathleen A Gaffney, M D
RESOLUTION NO. 157 -TRANSFER OF FUNDS - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Watros and adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and
the Budget and Finance Committees, That the following transfer of funds be and
they hereby are authorized
From D3310 400
To D3310 300 $10000
From D5110 810
To D5010 400 $ 600
RESOLUTION NO. 158 -AMENDMENTS TO 1974 BUDGET
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes - 13 Noes - 0 Excused
- 2 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the 1974 Budget be amended as follows
REVENUE ACCOUNT A-4830 Recreation
Program -Disadvantaged $ 3,004
APPROPRIATION
ACCOUNT A-7130 Federal Recrea-
tion Program -Disadvantaged
REVENUE ACCOUNT A-1610 Public Health
Home Nursing
Charges
APPROPRIATION
ACCOUNT A-4012 Public Health -
Home Care
$ 3,004
$50,000
$50,000
RESOLUTION NO. 159 -CREATION OF POSITION - TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Webster and 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 Stenographer, competitive class, labor grade C,
be created effective immediately, monies having been provided in the 1974 budget
request
RESOLUTION NO. 160 -AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE CONTRACT - E.0 C. -
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mrs Livesay, adopted
WHEREAS, Federal funds have been provided under Title III, Section 304 (a)
of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 for summer fobs, said
programs to be operated by the E 0 C under contract with the County of Tomp-
kins, and
WHEREAS, copies of the proposed contract have been reviewed by the E 0 C .
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July 15, 1974
the County Attorney, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, the County Ad-
ministrator, and the Commissioner of Personnel, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That said con-
tract be and the same hereby is approved and the Chairman of the Board of Repre-
sentatives be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute same on behalf
of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 161—CREATION OF POSITION — MENTAL HEALTH
Moved by Mr Clynes, seconded by Mrs Benson It was moved by Mr Dates
seconded by Mr MacNeil that this resolution be tabled A roll call to table
resolution resulted as follows Ayes — 4 Noes — 9 Excused — 2 Motion to
table lost. Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Alcohol Program Coordinator (13-27), labor grade XIII, com-
petitive class, be created effective immediately, said position having been duly
advertised
RESOLUTION NO. 162—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION — HEALTH DE-
PARTMENT
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mrs Benson Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the position of Senior Public Health Engineer (18-04), labor grade XVIII,
competitive class, be regraded to labor grade XIX, (19-11) effective immediately,
monies available in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 163—AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE CONTRACT — SUMMER
RECREATION PROGRAM
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mrs Benson, and adopted
WHEREAS, Federal funds have been provided under the Comprehensive Em-
ployment Training Act for a Summer '74 Recreation Program for the period
commencing July 22, 1974, and ending August 16, 1974, said program to be
operated by the Southside Community Center under contract with the County of
Tompkins, and
WHEREAS, Federal gwdelines have not been received to permit the County
Attorney and Commissioner of Personnel to draw up such contract, now therefore
be it,
RESOLVED, as presented to the Personnel Committee, That when such guide-
lines are received, the County Attorney and Commissioner of Personnel be and
hereby are authorized to draw up such contract and the Chairman of the Board
of Representatives be and he hereby is authorized to execute such contract on
behalf of the County of Tompkins
RESOLUTION NO. 164—AWARD OF BIDS — AUTOMOBILES — HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight, adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Pubhc Works has advertised for bids in
accordance with specifications filed at his office for two new 1974 automobiles
and
WHEREAS, Erie J Miller, Inc of Ithaca, New York was the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all specifications with a net bid of $5,455 00 including trade-in
of two 1970 Plymouths and one 1972 Ford, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee that the bid of Erie J Miller, Inc be and the same hereby is accepted and
the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to complete said
purchase on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 165—AWARD OF BID — COUNTY FARM — TRACTOR
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mrs Livesay, adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for a
tractor for use at the County Farm, and
July 15, 1974 109
WHEREAS, bids were requested with trade-in on a used tractor and baler,
and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder is Dryden Implement, Inc with
a bid in the gross amount of $8,395 00 for one John Deere Tractor, less an
allowance for one used tractor and one used baler in the amount of $1,200 00
making a net bid of $7,195 00,
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee and the
Commissioner of Social Services, that the bid of Dryden Implement, Inc in the
net amount of $7,195 00 be and the same hereby is accepted and the Superin-
tendent of the County Farm be and he hereby is authorized to complete said
itransaction on behalf of the County
'RESOLUTION NO. 166—AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
\ YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT APPLICATION
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mrs Benson, adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board of Representatives be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to execute for the year 1974-1975, a Youth Service
Project Application to the State of New York for state aid in the amount of
$7,826 00 for a fiscal year ending September 23, 1975
RESOLUTION NO. 167—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Roll call on the resolution re-
sulted as follows Ayes — 13 Noes — 0 Excused — 2 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
GENERAL FUND 36,263 12
ENCUMBRANCES 6,279 00
PRINTING TRANSFERS 5,409 15
AIRPORT 672 80
HIGHWAY 118,774 97
TOTAL AUDIT 167,399 04
be and hereby are audited by tlus 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 Webster placed in nomination the name of Mrs Martie W Young to
replace Mrs James Liggett on the Library Board of Trustees The term expires
December 31, 1975 Upon hearing no further nominations, the chairman declared
Mrs Martie Young appointed
Under unfinished business, Mr Bruce moved to lift from the table Resolution
No 91 of May 28, Local Law No 1 of 1974, Office for the Aging Seconded by Mr
Robey Motion adopted Discussion followed concerning the recent report of the
'Ad Hoc Committee of the Social Planning Council and feelings of local Sr
;Citizens' groups Mr Bruce said he saw nothing new in the report and urged
voting and adopting the resolution for Local Law No 1 Ayes — 13 Noes — 3.
i(Haight, Kerr, Watros) Excused — 1 (Holden) Resolution Adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 1 — 1974 relating to establishing a County Office for the Aging,
and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on May 13, 1974, at 10 30 o'clock in
the morning thereof discussion was held on the proposed Local Law, now therefore
be it
t RESOLVED, That said Local Law No 1 — 1974, be and the same hereby is
!adopted
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board of Representatives be and
she hereby is authorized and directed to publish a true copy of said local law in
110 August 12, 1974
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 three certified
copies with the Secretary of State
Mr Lee assigned the implementation of this Local Law to the Social Services
and Planning Committees to be taken up with the Sr Citizens' Council Within 90
days the Board is to appoint an advisory committee to assist this office
Mr Lee assigned the question of the District Attorney's salary and the
County Judges being a part of the county grid to the Committees of Personnel,
Public Safety and Correction and Budget and Finance
Chairman Lee announced that after consultation with the Personnel Com-
mittee, the Public Safety Committee and the County Administrator in light of the
unfortunate resignation but happy promotion of Mr Teeter, pursuant to Section
256 of the Executive Law stating that the Chairman is empowered to appoint the
Director of Probation, he was pleased to report to the Board that Mr Stuart
Grinnell will accept the appointment of Director of Probation Mr Lee wished
him well
Chairman Lee announced that Mr Sam Woodside has accepted the Chairman-
ship of the official Tompkins County Bicentennial Committee He will be formu-
lating a budget and will be advising me and other individuals in bringing up that
commission at full strength to ten Mr Lee said he is eminently qualified and is
the father of the 4th of July celebration at Schoelkopf Field and he does this
with enthusiasm He feels sure everyone will be delighted with his willingness
to take on this responsibility All activities within the county should flow through
this comnussion
Meeting adjourned at 12 26 p m
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1974
The Clerk called the meeting to order at 9 30 a m
Present — 11 Absent — 1 (MacNeil — Arrived 9 40 a m) Excused — Lee,
Culligan, Robey — 3
The Clerk announced the first order of business was the election of a tem-
porary chairman as Chairman Lee was excused Mr Haight placed the name of
Harry Kerr in nomination Upon hearing no further nominations, nominations
were closed and Mr Kerr was declared temporary chairman and he took the chair
The public hearing was opened and the clerk read the notice as it was pub-
lished in the official newspapers
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
LOCAL LAW NO 2 — 1974
ADDITIONAL SECTION TO THE MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE
IN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE
A local law to provide for a Miscellaneous Article in the Tompkins County
Charter and Code
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County, New
York, as follows
Section 1 Section 22 02 County Historical Notwithstanding the provisions of
County Law Section 215, if the Board of Representatives deems it expedient or
necessary in order to provide property for the preservation and/or restoration
of historic buildings, owned by the County of Tompkins, the County may lease
same for a term not to exceed thirty years with individuals or corporations with or
without bid
Section 2 This local law is subject to permissive referendum
August 12, 1974 111
Mrs Carol Sister spoke in support of the Local Law and urged the board to
adopt it
Mr Bruce pointed out this does not refer specifically to the Boardman House,
it refers to any county property He urged adoption of the local law
The question was asked when the Boardman House property had been de-
clared surplus by the county Mr Bruce referred to Resolution No 242 adopted
at the October 30, 1972 meeting
The hearing was closed at 9.43 a m.
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 1973 — 10 a.m.
The Temporary Chairman, Mr Kerr, called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The minutes of the July 15th 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 David R Dunlop, Exploring Committee of Louis A Fuertes
Council, Inc opinion of State Comptroller's Office of Boy Scouts of America, NYS
Executive Department Office for the Aging Recreation Protects for the Elderly
re changes to the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1987, facts
about revenue sharing and free admission to state parks for persons age 65 and
over, STE minutes of June 20, A-95 reviews June 22 to July 18 and project re-
view committee of July 11, 1974, letter from Finger Lakes Association, Conrad
Tunney, acknowledging check for membership of the Board members and clerk
in the Finger Lakes Association, letter from Floyd E Morter sending his compli-
ments on establishing an Office for the Aging, minutes of joint Budget and Inter-
governmental Relations Committee for July 15, 1974, memorandum from Robert
Bruce, Administration Committee, to all chairmen of boards related to Tompkins
County Government re developing an administrative code for Tompkins County,
copy of letter from Carol Killian urging the board to pass its own deposit law,
received the 1974 appropriations of the Department of Social Services, minutes
of the Board of Managers meeting May 20 and June 17, June 10; minutes of Per-
sonnel Committee for July 3, letter from Howard Munson, Board of Trustees,
Public Broadcasting of Central New York, asking for grants for Tompkins County
for financial support, memorandum from Hugh Hurlbut, Personnel Commissioner,
re Veterans' Day for Tompkins County employees will be observed November 11,
1974 instead of the fourth Monday in October, memorandum from Hugh Hurlbut
re appointment of Advisory Committee on Office for the Aging, resolution from
Chautauqua County Legislature requesting suit against oil companies, letter
from Commissioner Raymond Shuler, DOT, re public "Listening Posts" on Transit
Operating Assistance and material detailing this legislative mandate, letter from
Elmer Maki, President of Tompkins County CSEA re setting dates to meet with
negotiating committee, letter from John M Comerford, Regional Administrator,
Finger Lakes State Park and Recreation Commission re Taughannock Falls State
Park, copy of letter to Glenn Cline, Extension Coordinator, from John Murphy,
re office space for Office for the Aging, copy of memorandum to Robert William-
son from John Murphy re Groff Associates — housing for elderly, copy of letter
from Jacob Javits to Dr Holhs Ingraham, Commissioner of NYS Health Depart-
ment re approved apphcation of the Department of Health for a Public Health
Service Grant for ambulatory care planning for Cortland and Tompkins Counties,
copy of letter to Robert Williamson from Gilbert Harwood, Associate Attorney of
the State of New York, re they received copy of Local Law No 1 on July 16, 1974,
STE 74-54, PNRS 5594 Northeast Citizens Union/Technical Assistance and Train-
ing to Community Based Organizations in the Area of Community Development/
Statewide, STE 74-51, PNRS 5587 NYS Commission of Correctional Facilities/
Statewide, minutes of County Planning Board meeting on June 12, public notice
from Samuel R Madison, Secretary, Public Service Commission re Case 26674 —
Iroquois Telephone Corporation (rates, charges, rules and regulations, and also the
112 August 12, 1974
session of the Commission of July 16, STE 74-53, PNRS 5591 NYS Dept of Cor-
rectional Services/Intensive Counseling Service Program/Statewide, resolution
from Board of Supervisors of Putnam County for four-year terms established for
their county legislators, town supervisors, and town clerks, minutes of the Board
of Trustees TC3 for July 2, letter informing that there are four additional mem-
bers of the Octopus Committee letter from Samuel H Hays, Project Director of
the Graduate School of Public Affairs, re a brief account of the progress the
executive development project has achieved during the last twelve months, re-
quest for refund of membership at Newman Golf Course from Bernard Golden -
burg, New York City, letter from Merle Holden urging the Board to pass a de-
posit law on cans and bottles, copy of the "Flood Plain Management Study" from
Frank Liguori, South Central New York Resource Conservation and Development
Project monthly report July 1974 also the executive board meeting of July 24,
notice of public hearing re Case FE32 Fuel exception application of NYSE&G
Corp on September 10, resolution from Putnam County re restoring 16% of
revenues to counties, letter from Wendell Hulcher, Government and Industry
Liaison for Interstate Commerce Commission re Rail Service Planning Office
Workshop, August 21 in NYC, minutes of the Library Board of Trustees July 2,
list of Tompkins County Environmental Management Council members, statement
of interest of proposed projects in review — NYS Dept of Mental Hygiene, NYS
Statistical Analyses Center and Uniform Crime Reporting/Statewide and NYS
Drug Abuse Control/Inspection Coverage of Methadone Treatment/Statewide,
and CETA Title III Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youth/
Statewide, letter from Joyce Cima re Town -Gown Dinner on September 9, letter
to Chairman Lee from J Milovicz enclosing speech she gave at the Lansing High
School at the Lake Level meeting, memorandum from the NYS Department of
Labor, Special Manpower Programs Section to all NYS counties extending the
NYS Employment Act I under Section 5 to March 31, 1975, letter from the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation, Neil M Gingold, Regional Attorney,
relative to work done by the County Highway Department in Cayuga Inlet just
below Newfield Station bridge causing debris to fall into the pool underneath
the bridge, letter and information from State University of New York at Albany,
Graduate School of Public Affairs re first course for 74-75 program, September
8-11 and nominations be sent by August 23 for course in Employee Relations
Management, letter from Arthur Levitt, State Comptroller re receipt of resolution
establishing Sewer District No 1 of June 24, 1974, received 101 newspaper clip-
pings from Tompkins County citizens supporting the bottle legislation for five -
cent deposit on all bottles, letter from John Comerford, Finger Lakes Park and
Recreation Commission, re meeting on Thursday, August 8 to discuss state park
entrance fees for Taughannock Falls park, letter from NYS Dept of Health,
Regional Office, approval to items in Budget submitted with "Application for
State Aid" for laboratory dated February 1, 1974 and letter approving Public
Health work submitted in Budget with "Application for State Aid" for 1974, copy
of letter to Samuel Madison, Secretary of the Public Service Commission from
Roderick Schutt of Huber, Magill, Lawrence and Farrell also motion of NYSE&G
Corporation for waiver of certain filing requirements and for late submittal of
other requirements applicable to its application filed July 3, 1974, and also copies
of Thomas Morton's testimony re Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and
Public Need to construct a generating unit in Lansing, minutes of Tompkins
County Industrial Development Agency meeting July 19 and a resolution per-
taining to Revenue Bond financing for NCR Corporation, minutes of Public Safety
and Correction Committee meeting of August 1, NYS Dept of Transportation
Report on Railroads, letter from John M Comerford, Finger Lakes Park Com-
mission, re Ithaca Trail, acquisition of land necessary for park development, open
space preservation, trailway development or public access to major waterways;
resolutions from TC3 Board of Trustees — Phase I, Capital Equipment 1973-75,
passed 8/1/74 and 7/2/74 and Food Service Bid Award to Custom Foods passed
June 20, STE notice to local agencies of Proposed Project in Review — Proposed
Agricultural District Town of Lansing, Delaware River Basin Commission/Water
Pollution Control in Delaware River Basin/ Statewide, and NYS Environmental
Facilities Corp /Municipalities Waste Water Treatment Systems/Statewide, NYS
August 12, 1974 113
Office for Local Government July 18 re Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 (P L.
93-259), and new Freedom of Information Law, Testimony of Paul V Morgan,
Thomas R Morton, Paul E Wilkins — NYS before the NYS Board on Electric
Generation Siting and the Environment — Application of NYSE&G to NYS Board
on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment for a certificate of environ-
mental compatibility and public need to construct one fossil -fuel fired electrical
generating unit in Town of Lansing, second quarterly report for 1974 from John
J Murphy, County Administrator, Hushang Behar, President of TC3 enclosing
copy of his testimony at the Costegan hearings regarding community college law,
letter from Dr Kathleen Gaffney pertinent to Ad hoc Steering Committee recom-
mendations for establishment of an HMO Feasibility Study Advisory Committee;
NYS Office for the Aging memo re film library, letter to clerk from NYS Board
of Social Welfare enclosing copy of letter to Robert Wagner, Tompkins County
Commissioner of Social Services re corrective action required at the Tompkins
County Home, notice of NYS Public Service Commission Proceeding re rates,
Iroquois Telephone Corporation
Under privilege of the floor, Mr Alvin Knepper spoke to the board and
asked if the chairman would send a memorandum to all departments to include
on the list of those persons not to be discriminated against under the Human
Rights Law the aged, creed, physically, and mentally handicapped He also said
in the development of any new public structures within Tompkins County, pro-
visions should be made that the mentally and physically handicapped are not
discriminated against and should have access to the buildings and enioy activities
as everyone else Mr Kerr said this would be considered He pointed out that
the County Library has provisions for the handicapped
Mrs Betty Muka requested the board add two additional assistants to the
District Attorney's staff She also spoke about the law suits she has had She
alleges there is corruption in the judicial process and in the law enforcement in
Tompkins County specifically those in the City of Ithaca The board listened to an
alleged tape recording of a case where she appeared before Judge Barrett Chair-
man Kerr referred this matter to the Public Safety and Correction Committee
Also under privilege of the floor, Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator re-
ported on the status of negotiations with the NYS Health Department The current
situation is specific appeals given to them have not been acted upon They are
hopeful it will be in the appeal board late in August However, there is to be
across-the-board adjustments based upon the increased cost of living which has
been estimated in the area of $3 00 per patient day for Medicaid and Blue Cross.
The rates could be from $2 00 to $5 00 to become effective September 1 He had
a discussion with Mr Pfann and are preparing to take legal action in regard to
the pension The next step will be filing against the Commissioner to recover
that loss
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said he has written to the chairmen
of each of various committees, advisory groups, etc which work between this
board and various agencies of county government to ask for their suggestions and
comments on needed administrative procedures, etc to make relationship more
effective
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, said he would like to thank Mrs Ruth Pettingil
who is taking an active part in explaining revenue sharing to the interested
Human Service agencies
Mr Clynes reported for the Health Committee He said they received a
staffing request from the hospital and feels they will be hearing from the Per-
sonnel Committee on that They received a staff recommendation that the feasi-
bility study of HMO be handled through a Citizens' Advisory Committee rather
than staffed directly to the Health Committee At their suggestion, Dr Gaffney
Wrote to Chairman Lee and he responded to her that he would refer this to
the Health Committee for a possible resolution
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, said there will be resolutions presented
later in the meeting regarding positions at the community college He will re-
quest later in the meeting that one resolution pertaining to an agreement at South-
side Center be withdrawn from the agenda He said Personnel is advertising for
position of Biochemist
114 August 12, 1974
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said in reference to the mandate
from the state on judges' salaries, there seems to be a lot of confusion They
requested the County Attorney write the State for clarification There has been
a lot of discussion on the District Attorney position because of the mandate to
make the salary comparative to the judges They discussed and recommend that
the board reconsider suggesting that the position of District Attorney be changed
back to part time Also, Assistant District Attorney Seale Tuttle is leaving and
the District Attorney would like to have a new assistant begin work possibly next
week to work with him and learn the job Sheriff Howard spoke to them about
insurance for errors and omissions and false arrest It was recommended that
the Administration Committee study this The County Bar Association appointed
Robert Stolp as Administrator of the County Assigned Counsel Plan to replace
Frank Albanese who resigned However, he feels it needs approval of the board
Richard Murdock, County Drug Coordinator, gave them a fine report He said
he held a meeting July 15th concerning bottle legislation in Tompkins County
Since then he has contacted other counties to ascertain if there is any interest
He mentioned that there is a folder on file with letters and clippings from
Tompkins County citizens in support of having bottle legislation here in Tompkins
County
Mr MacNeil said he attended a gravel pit operators' meeting held July 25
It might appear that indications are small operators are going to be out of business
in the near future if no amendments are made to a law passed as of June 15
There was a point meeting of the Social and Health Seivices Committees and
proposed resolution for the delivery of human services in Tompkins County to be
presented later in the meeting Also, pertinent to Social Services, the NYS De-
partment of Social Services has reacted favorably to a series of draft proposals
recently submitted by the department to handle day care operations in Tompkins
County There is a possibility of subsidized and non -subsidized children being
cared for in the state family day care homes Another suggestion is the County
Social Services Department could be the sole licensing agent for all day care
homes They have been informed by the New York State Social Services Depart-
ment that we must have an informational and referral system in operation by
October 15 They are presently in the process of looking into the requirements of
such a program They have taken preliminary steps to explore the possibility of
a local department of Social Services providing some money toward the operation
of a senior citizens' center as well as through other agencies They met with the
Department of Social Services, Division of Youth, Office of Aging, Social Security
and Mental Health re what ramifications information referrals center in a co-
ordinator's office might have There was a generally enthusiastic attitude on the
parts of the heads of all those divisions, or their representatives, in this particular
case He received a pre -retirement form for older people Older people need to
be needed and they need work
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations, took action with respect to per-
sonnel matters at TC3 and there will be resoltions presented by the Personnel
Committee later in the meeting They met with Mr Cutia and Mr Desrochers
from the New York State Division of Youth Mrs Livesay reported they met to
discuss the proposal they requested of Mr Cutia of possible model for the county -
city youth bureau She requested input from the board members on their feelings
She also spoke about the New York State Division of Youth funds that are avail-
able that the county is ehgible to receive but are not receiving Either the pro-
grams are not being run or the programs that are being run don't know the tie in
they have with the Division of Youth Funds available have been tripled By 1977
the county is going to have to have a comprehensive plan in order to receive
the funds It appears now that the requirements are going to be that we must have
a County Youth Bureau at that time in order to receive $4 50 per youth that will
be available
Mr Watros spoke about the problem regarding the opening of the new TC3
building Before the first floor can be occupied, there must be a certificate of
substantial completion by the local architect There has been a considerable
amount of money withheld by TC3 to the principal architect because of omissions
and errors Consequently, the principal architect is not paid, the local firm either,
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and they are withholding the certificate However, the college program is not
in jeopardy because they have the second floor They are hopeful the problem
can be overcome soon and look forward to the opening in September
Mr Miller said the Sheriff's Department had an official dedication of the
new county radio system It is one of the most modern in the state
Mr Dates reported on the four -county railroad committee There will be a
resolution later in the meeting There is a technical workshop being held in New
York City by the Interstate Commerce Commission Mr Wallace Rogers, Director
of General Services from Cornell University, is going to attend The Industrial
Development Agency met to receive and act upon an application from NCR which
they passed on to the bonding attorneys but at this time they do not know if they
are going to use this method of financing He explained that there is a difference
between the Sewer Agency and Sewer Commission The Agency was established
ten years ago and after gathering of data and facts, a Sewer Commission was
formed After discussion, he said he will arrange for the Sewer Agency and Sewer
Commission to report at the next board meeting in September He said perhaps
the board might want to have more people from this board on the commission
Mrs Livesay requested any study of the HMO feasibility include providing
this service to every county resident She also said she would like to have the
position of District Attorney to be full time at $30,000 and instead of just asking
for a clarification would like to have this pursued more aggressively with the
State
The County Attorney spoke about the lawsuit against the Board on County
Sewer District No 1 The thrust of their argument is they claim boundaries were
arbitrarily drawn but the written history and minutes would indicate and show
that the boundaries as this board approved and presented at the public hearing.
in January or February, 1972 as they existed in the Town of Lansing were
established then He said there was no petition to form a village until June 13,
1972 He said if any changes from the original county sewer district formation
were made, they would have to be approved by the board and go before a public
hearing and go to the Department of Audit and Control for their approval They
plan to hold a public hearing anyway to update it because it has been 1% years
since they submitted it and Lansing has changed that sewer rate because of addi-
tional 800 units is decreasing by about 12 points
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee reported
on their August 7th meeting with representatives from E D Rosenfeld Associates,
Levatich, Miller, Hoffman, Fred Thomas Associates, and Price Waterhouse to re-
view progress to date and set guidelines for future reports Their agenda also
included a review of written questions raised by committee members and those
actively involved in the hospital operation Questions centered on the report
from the architectural firms (Levatich, Miller, and Hoffman, and Fred Thomas
Associates) and the functional plan developed by their consultant firm (E D
Rosenfeld Associates) The plan provides an in-depth, detailed functional space
program for a Tompkins County Hospital To better implement these needs several
alternative proposals were outlined The alternatives ranged from minor replace-
ment to major renovation These were compared to a totally new structure A
study of the area and its hospital needs protects for 1980, a 208 -bed medical/
surgical/obstetrical/pediatric hospital plus 15 beds for short-term psyciatric
care A total of 223 beds This figure is 129 beds less than the 1969 recommenda-
tion of the New York State Department of Health Rosenfeld Associates reasons
are
1 1 The admission rate per 1,000 population in the primary and secondary
service would be 133 admissions per 1,000 population, rather than the current
national rate of 148 admissions per 1,000 population.
2 A newly developed hospital would capture approximately 85% of the
admissions generated in the primary and secondary service area
3 The new Tompkins County Hospital patients would have an average length
of stay of 7 days per admission, instead of the present 5.7 average length of stay
per admission. This is because the patients presently staying in the hospital for
a short period of time would be treated on an ambulatory basis and consequently
the average length of stay of all remaining patients would increase This group
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of patients is represented by the 15 admissions per 1,000 population deleted from
this count as noted under (1).
Although costs are only tentative pending further details (including a finan-
cial feasibility study by Price Waterhouse) the architectural firms indicate that
remodeling or renovation to meet both the needs of the community and the
minimum standards set by the State may approximate 2/3 of the cost for a new
building, at the present location and utilizing existing service facilities
The Committee accepted the functional plan and authorized Price Water-
house to compare two of the options for financial feasibility Occupancy will be
based on 75% to 85%
Mr MacNeil said he does not have a report on Ad hoc Committee of the
Social Planning Council yet because they need more facts and information and
would like a joint meeting perhaps in September
It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Holden, That the resolution
pertaining to Southside Center be withdrawn from the agenda Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NO. 168—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE RELEASE—
SEYMOUR PROPERTY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden, and adopted
WHEREAS, Richard and Catherine Seymour, as security to the County of
Tompkins for the faithful performance of the contract between Seymour and the
County of Tompkins relating to landfill operation, gave the County a collateral
mortgage on their real estate in Seneca County, and
WHEREAS, Seymour has requested the release of a three -acre parcel from
said premises for the construction of a house for a relative, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning Commissioner and the
Planning and Public Works Committee, That the County of Tompkins release
from said collateral mortgage to Seymour the said three -acre parcel of land,
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be/and he hereby is
authorized to execute said release on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO. 169—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE EASEMENT — NEW
YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION —
GAS PIPE -LINE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, That
the Commissioner be and he hereby is authorized to execute an easement to the
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for an easement on county property
adjacent to Warren Road
RESOLUTION NO. 170—CREATION OF POSITIONS — TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That the following positions be created effective im-
mediately, said positions having been included in the 1974-75 budget request for
the Tompkins -Cortland Community College
1 Senior Typist, Competitive class, Labor grade D
1 Typist (part time), Non-competitive class, Labor grade B
1 Typist, Competitive class, Labor Grade B
1 Clerk, Competitive class, Labor grade A
1 Audio -Visual Aide (part-time), Non-competitive class, Labor grade A
1 Account Clerk -Typist, Competitive class, Labor grade C
8 Cleaner, Labor class, Labor grade A
1 Groundskeeper, Labor class, Labor grade C
2 Watchman, Non-competitive class, Labor grade B
1 Senior Account Clerk, Competitive class, Labor grade E
1 Senior Typist, Competitive class, Labor grade D
RESOLUTION NO. 171—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Clerk, competitive class, labor grade
August 12, 1974 117
A, be reclassified to Office Machine Operator, competitive class, Labor grade C,
effective immediately, monies available in the 1974-75 Budget request
RESOLUTION NO. 172—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and Per-
sonnel Committees, That one position of Stenographer, competitive class, labor
grade C, be reclassified to Senior Typist, competitive class, labor grade D, effec-
tive immediately, monies available in the 1974-75 budget request
RESOLUTION NO 173—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller, and adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Head Janitor, competitive class, labor
grade J, be reclassified to Head Custodian, competitive class, labor grade G, ef-
fective immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 174—FUNDING FOR INTERIM STUDY ON HUMAN
SERVICES RESOURCES
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Webster Mrs Benson read an amend-
ment which was incorporated into the original resolution under No 1 — a -h A
roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives Benson,
Bruce, Clynes, Dates, Haight, Holden, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Webster,
Kerr — 12 Noes — 0 Excused — Culligan, Lee and Robey — 3 Resolution
adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Social Services Commit-
tees, that this Board approves the proposed major funding of a Human Services
Organization to provide continued staffing for a period of three months, com-
mencing August 15, 1974 through November 15, 1974, at a cost not to exceed
$4,500 00 to be shared by the following agencies and that funding for this interim
plan be based on the following formula 50% County, 25% School, 12/% City,
12/% United Way,
RESOLVED, further, that such staff time, augmented by considerable volun-
teer time that has been available for the past 1/ years, be used to undertake two
projects
1 The completion of the feasibility study needed to present a formal proposal
for the creation of a Human Services body to include among other points informa-
tion on the following
a What type(s) of coordination and/or cooperation are seen to be desirable,
b What is the best organizational structure to insure the desired cooperation
and coordination and what will be the membership of such a structure,
c How and to what extent will agency or departmental autonomy and diversity
be guaranteed and maintained,
d How newly emerging organizations concerned with some aspect of human
services will relate to the coordinating person of "body",
e What the responsibility of the separate agencies and the coordinating per-
son or body will be to the public, especially the client -public, and what procedures
should be followed to insure continued public visibility and accountability,
f What means shall be available by which the public can communicate its
will to the agencies and/or coordinating person or body,
g What the relationship of the cooperating units and/or coordinating per-
son or body should be with regard to municipal, county, state, federal and private
funding sources,
h What shall be the relationship of unassociated human services groups to
funding sources, e g "revenue sharing" funds, the disposition of which are
subject to decision by the county board
2 The develpment in cooperation with the agencies concerned of a centralized
information and referral service
RESOLVED, further, that an interim executive committee, including County
representation, be formalized to complete the above assignments,
RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $2,250 00 be appropriated from the
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Contingent Fund to Social Services Administration Account No 6010 400 Con-
tractual and other expenses,
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 175—AWARD OF BID — ELECTION SUPPLIES
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Bruce, and adopted
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has duly advertised for bids for primary
election supplies for the 1974 primary election, and
WHEREAS, Arnold Printing Company of 416 East State Street, Ithaca, New
York, is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid in
the amount of $1,276 95, 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 $1,276 95 for primary election supplies for 1974 be
and the same hereby is accepted and the Commissioners of Elections be and they
are hereby authorized to complete the said transactions on behalf of the county
RESOLUTION NO. 176—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Bruce It was agreed to include into
the original resolution that payment be made upon receipt of a certificate of sub-
stantial completion as required The County Attorney recommended the division
of this resolution into separate resolutions concerning audit of capital construction
costs and revenue anticipation note provision Ayes — 12 Noes — 0 Excused — 3
Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $525,989 54 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are Claim No 84 — Con-
struction Costs — $525,989 54,
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amount be and the same hereby audited and
approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefore
upon receipt of a certificate of substantial completion as required
RESOLUTION NO. 176A—REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION OF
AUGUST 12, 1974, OF THE COUNTY OF TOMPKINS,
STATE OF NEW YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000
Ayes — 12 Noes — 0 Excused — 3 Resolution adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, this 12th day of August, 1974, by the Board of Representa-
tives of the County of Tompkins, New York, as follows
Section 1 That, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York,
said County of Tompkins in anticipation of the collection of specific revenues
other than real estate taxes or assessments, to wit revenue received from Dormi-
tory Authority of the State of New York to become due and payable the current
fiscal year ending December 31, 1974, shall issue and sell a revenue anticipation
note, or notes, in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000) to mature not later than the llth day of August, 1975
Section 2 That the amount of the uncollected revenue aforesa!d, to wit,
revenue to be received from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
against which the said note is authorized is as of August 12, 1974, the sum of Six
Hundred Seventy -Six Thousand Dollars ($676,000) and that there are not other
outstanding revenue anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the receipt of
such revenue
Section 3 That, except as herein prescribed, said note shall be of the dates,
terms, form contents, and price of payment, and at a rate of interest as may be
determined by the County Administrator consistent, however, with the provisions
of the said Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and shall be executed
in the name of the County of Tompkins by the County Administrator and the seal
of the County shall be attached thereto
Section 4 That, the said note shall be sold at private sale by the County
Administrator, at a price of not less than par value and accrued interest, if any;
August 12, 1974 119
and upon a due execution and sale of said note, the same shall be delivered to
the purchaser upon the payment by him to the County Administrator of Tompkins
County of the purchase price in cash, and the receipt by such County Administra-
tor shall be a full acquittance to such purchaser who shall not be obligated to see
the application of the purchase money
Section 5 Said note shall contain the clause that it may be redeemed on any
date prior to maturity by mailing written notice to the purchaser of said note
and interest shall cease to be paid thereon after the date of redemption
Section 6 The full faith and credit of the County of Tompkins is hereby
pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on said note when due
Section 7 This resolution shall take effect immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 177—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and Bud-
get and Finance Committees, That the following transfer be and it hereby is
approved
From County Road Fund — D-5110-810 — Retirement — $2,000
To Traffic Control — D-3310-300 — Supphes, Materials — $2,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 178—AMENDMENTS TO 1974 BUDGET
' Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes — 12 Noes — 0 Excused
— 3 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the 1974 Budget be amended as follows
General Fund
Culture and Recreation 2226 — Sale of Supplies (increase revenue $12,000)
Increase appropriations to
A-1670 — Central Printing & Mailing
A-1670-300 Supphes & Materials—Central Supply $6,000
A-1670-320 Supplies & Materials—Print Room $6,000
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said amendments to the 1974 Budget
RESOLUTION NO 179—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND —
PRINTING & SUPPLY
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes — 12 Noes — 0 Ex-
cused — 3 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee,
that the following appropriation from the Contingent Fund (A-1990) be and hereby
is approved
To A-1670 — Central Printing & Supply
A-1670-200 — Equipment — Print Room $170
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 180—CORRECTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL — TOWN OF
LANSING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster, and adopted
WHEREAS this Board is informed that an error was made in the 1973 As-
sessment Roll for the Town of Lansing, Tax Map Parcel No 7-45-1-53 3 assessed
to the County of Tompkins is a parcel of land upon which the control tower at
the County Airport is located and is leased to the Federal Government, and
' WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Federal Government is exempt
from water and sewer benefit charges, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has by resolution dated July 16, 1974, copy
of which is attached, expunged such charges in the amount of $247 77, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, that
water and sewer charges in the amount of $247 77 be expunged and Tax Map
Parcel No 7-45-1-53 3 be placed in the wholly exempt portion of the 1973 Assess-
ment Roll for the Town of Lansing and charge back the sum of $247 77 to the Town
of Lansing
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RESOLUTION NO. 181—ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 — 1974 — AMEND-
MENT TO TOMPKINS COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Webster, and a roll call vote was taken
which resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Dates,
Haight, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Webster — 9 Noes — Holden, Kerr, Watros — 3
Excused — Culligan, Lee, Robey — 3 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
Local Law No 2 — 1974 to provide for a Miscellaneous Article in the Tompkins
County Charter and Code, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 12th day of August, 1974, at
9 30 o'clock in the morning thereof, discussion was had on said Miscellaneous
Article in the Tompkins County Charter and Code, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, that said Local Law No 2 — 1974, be and the same hereby is adopted sub-
ject to permissive referendum pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Home Rule
Law,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board of Representatives be and
she hereby is authorized and directed to publish in the designated official news-
papers the Local Law in its entirety once each week for two consecutive weeks
within ten days of said adoption, and further, file one certified copy in the
office of the County Clerk, one certified copy in the Office of the State Comptrol-
ler, and three certified copies in the office of the Secretary of State within five
days after the expiration of time for the filing of a petition requesting a referen-
dum on said Local Law, which pursuant to law is sixty days from the date of
adoption
RESOLUTION NO. 182—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT — RAIL-
ROADS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Watros, and a roll call was taken which
resulted as follows Ayes — Representatives Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Dates,
Holden, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Webster, Kerr — 11 Noes — Haight
— 1 Excused — Culligan, Lee, Robey — 3 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget Committee, That the Chair-
man of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a con-
tract with Walter Rich Associates for the Railroad Feasibility Study on behalf of
the counties of Tompkins, Cortland, Cayuga and Tioga,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward copies of the con-
tract to each county, it being understood that the contract price shall not exceed
$10,000 00 and that each county shall be responsible for a sum up to $2,500 00
RESOLVED, further, That Resolution No 55 be amended to read $2,500 00
instead of $1,250 00
RESOLUTION NO. 183—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes — 12 Noes — 0 Excused
— 3 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 54,527 65
Encumbrances 21 00
Printing Transfers 2 084 31
Compensation Insurance 1,931 13
Airport 3 065 58
Highway 127,544 04
Total $189,173 71
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
On motion, meeting adjourned at 11 59 a m
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 15
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the August 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 from League of Women Voters Environmental Quality Committee
Chairman, Linda Humphrey re support of beverage container deposit legislation
on a county level as a preliminary to legislation at the state level in New York
State, letter from Anthony J Shultz, Town of Caroline Justice, re computation of
District Attorney salary to not include any personal service increments that have
been granted to county judges, to transfer such a component he feels is illegal,
letter from John F McManus opposing "bottle law" unless it has a result of com-
prehensive professional study, Status Reports of Central New York Regional Medi-
cal Program, pistol permits for July 1974 totalled $51 00, STE A-95 reviews for
August 1-15 and minutes of August 1 board meeting, STE RP&DB legal opinion
regarding Chenango County as board employer, project reviews for 74-63 NYS
Division of Criminal Justice Bureau for Municipal Police training film library,
and 74-64 Danby purchase of new fire truck, copy of letter from Joseph M Powers,
DOT, to Frank Liguori re Triphammer Road interchange analysis, IBM notice ef-
fective July 1 that service calls are $23 per hour but on service agreements it is
$9 20, an additional inspection is now $9 20, Committee on Pubhc Access to
Records sent copy of Freedom of Information Law effective September 1, 1974,
Tompkins County Anti -Shoplifting Association request that Chairman declare
September Anti -Shoplifting month in Tompkins County, STE RP&DB prosect re-
views for NYS Department of Correctional Services/Photography Vocational Train-
ing program II and NYS Plan for programs on Aging, letter from Lois and Richard
King urging 5c deposit on beer and soft drink containers, State of New York
Public Service Commission proceeding on motion of the Commission as to the
rates, charges, rules, and regulations of Western Counties Telephone Corporation
and also the Iroquois Telephone Corporation, State of New York Municipal Bond
Bank Agency sent amendment of the State Legislature of this law, minutes of the
Budget Committee for August 12, 1974, Certificates of final railroad ceilings,
resolution from Cortland County re audit of TC3 capital expenditures, letter and
proposed contract from Tompkins County funeral directors re services to the
indigent in Tompkins County, minutes from Health Committee for July 10, letter
from Caroline Town Board appointing Mrs Eunice Weber as a member of Tomp-
kins County Bicentennial Committee, letter from Robert Multer of Yates County
Legislature to Erie J Miller, Jr requesting information on deposit bottle ordi-
nance, letter from Supervisors and County Legislators' Association advising that
comptrollers' opinion states association dues could be paid from public funds,
executed agreement County of Tompkins and EOC for 1974 summer programs,
resolution from Putnam County urging the State to pay 50% of school taxes
or work out a formula with different rates for homeowners and businesses,
executed grant supplemental agreement EEA of 1971 No 36-2-0018 Mod No 17,
executed agreement County of Tompkins and Southside Community Center
rS C C " for CETA for the 1974 summer recreation program, resignation of Stuart
Grinnell, Director of Probation effective September 6, 1974 so he may attend
graduate school, "Octopus" Committee listing from Office of Constance Cook, copy
of letter of commendation from Hushang Bahar to Hugh Hurlbut for excellent
cooperation and never ending assistance in preparing for opening of new campus,
latter from Center for the Arts at Ithaca re possibility of a local arts council,
copy of letter from NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs to John Miller re
final audit of applicants under Disaster OEP 338 DR, minutes of Planning and
Public Works Committee for August 21, NYS Dept of Transportation news re-
lease of the Task Force appointed for Route 13, Interim General Guidelines on
Public Access to Records, letter from Department of Agriculture and Markets re
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rabies vaccination for dog licensing resolution and said Commissioner of Health
had not issued an order, letter from Finger Lakes Association, Inc re 1975 budget
request of $7,536 on matching funds participation, copy of letter from Director
of Laboratories of Tompkins County Hospital to Hugh Hurlbut re biochemist posi-
tion, notice from District Attorney Sullivan of appointment of William A Lange,
Jr , to position of Assistant District Attorney, Chairman Lee executed Sub -Grant
agreement CETA of 1973 No 36-5026-10 and letter from Village of Cayuga Heights
placing name of Gordon B Wheeler on County Sewer District No 1 Commission
to replace Rane F Randolph, agreement from US Dept of Labor Manpower Ad-
ministration, Office of the Assistant Regional Director, re 2 MGBD ADM -6 Public
Employment Program Grant No EEA -36-2-0018 Mod No 17, minutes of Planning
and Public Works Committee for August 27, minutes of August 1 of TC3 Board
of Trustees, resolution from Delaware County re amendment to Res No 92 —
Designation of Chenango County as Employer for Appalachian Development
District, clippings regarding bottle legislation, letter from John Douglass, Jr ,
Livingston County Board of Supervisors regarding contracting with Livingston
County for the Clinic at Mount Morris, notice of Public Hearing, September 20,
New York City, regarding State and local government borrowing through small
denomination tax exempt bond sales directly to individuals, copy of a letter from
Environmental Conservation regarding Lansing Agricultural District No 4 Certi-
fication and notice to hold public hearing within 60 days, Blue Cross of Central
New York 1973 comparative financial and statistical schedules from E G Arnold,
Hospital Administrator, pistol permits for the month of September totalled $104,
agenda for the County Planning Board for September 11, 1974, letter from James
R O'Mara, Cortland County Legislature, regarding proposed Department of
Planning in Cortland, copy of letter sent to Robert Wagner, Commissioner of
Social Services, re compliance operating certificate for the Tompkins County
Home 1) Rule 20 2 (b)(7) Two means of egress spaced and marked for each floor
and access ability not through bedroom or bathroom 2) Rule 20 2 (b) (14) bath-
rooms and kitchens shall not be used as passageways, resolution from Catta-
raugus County urging New York to undertake taxation reform
Chairman Lee declared September as Anti -Shoplifting Month and September
8 as National Cancer Day in Tompkins County
Mr Richard Edelman spoke under privilege of the floor He stated he was
formerly employed at the Social Services Department as a Senior Social Welfare
Examiner He said earlier this year the District Attorney spoke about a possible
investigation into the Social Services Department to look for administrative ir-
regularities, so far nothing has materialized He suggested the board consider
the possibility of making their own investigation as to why no action has been
taken on an indictment by the Grand Jury of the Welfare Rights Organization
Leader, Mrs Walrad The Chairman referred this matter to the Social Services
Committee for a report back at the next board meeting
Representative Robey spoke in favor of meetings being completely open
The Chairman referred the question to the Administration Committee Mr Bruce
requested that the Hospital Construction Committee meetings be open
County Attorney Williamson introduced the Honorable Louis Lefkowitz, New
York State Attorney General, who briefly spoke to the board He spoke about
the new law regarding freedom of information He favors greater awareness,
participation and public attendance at meetings
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said requests were sent out early this
summer to departments and agencies of County Government to ascertain if they
have any particular difficulties in relationship with the County Adnunistrator's
office or Board of Representatives, etc , so they can draw up appropriate pro-
cedures and guidelines
Mr Dates, Budget and Finance Committee, said they will soon be starting
budget review and will have the schedule of meetings posted They have a list of
organizations interested in revenue sharing Applications are being reproduced
and will be available
Mr Lee reminded them that the revenue sharing statute expires next year
and assigned the Budget and Finance Committee the task of drafting cor-
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respondence to incumbent congressional people and congressional people to be,
as he feels will probably want to go on record as continuing the program
Donald Culligan, Health Committee, said they are creating a Citizens' Study
Group on the financing of health care in Tompkins County They will meet Sep-
tember 12 at 7 30 p m They will be preparing dates for the committee to go over
budgets He said Hospital Affiliates, Inc from Tennessee would like to discuss
hospital management and someone from that company will be here that evening
He also stated the National Junior Olympics will be held here in Tompkins County
August 8-12, 1975
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said the committee
met this morning and reviewed some budgets and will be meeting September 19
for more review
Mr Watros reported relative to Tompkins -Cortland Community College The
certificate of substantial completion has been signed by Mr Hoffman, repre-
sentative of the architects, and the community college is fully occupied There
have been no bids on the old facility in Groton TC3 has been exploring possi-
bility of installing a mini -computer at the campus and a special committee repre-
senting the county has finally concluded the mini -computer is possibly the best
route to go for the necessary services that are required for academic and ad-
ministrative needs It has gone to bid and they expect them to come in within
sixty days October 5th is open house at the new facility May 3 is the date for the
official dedication
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said the certificate of substantial comple-
tion says the work is substantially completed and they can move in
Mrs Livesay said the Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting
Wednesday at 4 00 p m with Robert Cutia, City Youth Bureau and Mr Desrochers
from the NYS Division of Youth to further discuss the joint city -county youth
bureau situation The Mayor has called a meeting with people from each munici-
pality including members of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee to dis-
cuss the transportation study She reminded the board that she is on the program
committee of the Supervisors' and County Legislators' Association and if anyone
has any suggestions, they are welcome
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, said resolutions pertaining to Approval
of Provisions and Procedures for Tompkins County Public Employment Relations
Board and Authorization to pay moving expenses for Senior Public Health En-
gineer, will be presented later in the meeting
Mr Culligan requested an executive meeting of the Personnel and Health
Committees immediately following this meeting
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they covered many
items including review of the airport contract, the installation of the Instrument
Landing System is complete and ready for flight testing The relocation of the
tower on Mount Pleasant is complete They are awaiting CAA certification to
change relocation of broadcasting activities and immediately afterwards the
present tower is going to come down He said Mr Bruce's committee regarding
Boardman House has met and he will report on that The flood insurance pro-
gram was reviewed It is up to the individual townships and villages to pass the
necessary resolutions in order for those communities to be included in the bene-
fits of the flood insurance program He reported on the Triphammer Road, Rt
13 overpass, approved the printing of the report on the proposed cross town road
There will be a resolution later in the meeting setting up a date for a public
hearing and discussion of the report Reported on the Solid Waste Study that is
underway, also, continuing studies on the sewerage problem and also corre-
spondence from DEC approving the Agricultural District No 4 in the Town of
Lansing There will be a resolution later in the meeting Report from the Southern
Tier East which is developing some projects of benefit to Tompkins County area
Their next meeting is September 24 at 4 30 p m
Mr Bruce spoke relative to the crosstown road proposals Copies of the re-
port will be available at the County Planning Office, Library, and probably Ithaca
Town He said this has been under discussion for four years and a matter of open
record Pertinent to the Boardman House situation, he said following the offer
received from the Town of Ithaca to purchase the building there were meetings
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held and the general sentiment was to proceed with the lease offer from ABC
Sandblasting Company if it were still valid The company has given them as-
surance they are still interested and they have been asked to confirm it in
writing Before the Town of Ithaca offer runs out September 30th, they will take
action on one of those offers
Walter Schwan, Chairman of the County Sewer District, said there is a dif-
ficult problem because there is a legal lawsuit in the court and until it is settled
it will be difficult to get bonding funds Regarding the septic tank sludge prob-
lem, Peter Dobbins was contacted for an estimate on how much sludge the new
plant would handle on a daily basis in terms of quantity and what modifications
need to be made in order to handle it They are hoping for a report in a month
The Department of Environmental Conservation came through with a grant for
the O'Brien and Gere Study to update the 1965 Comprehensive Sewer Plan in
the county Along with that will go a comprehensive evaluation of the City of
Ithaca Treatment Plant There was an agreement that any areas studied required
on city plant, DEC would not fund, they would fund themselves They should
have a report by spring
Mr Webster stated Mr Stuart Grinnell who was appointed Director of the
Probation Department in July, has made the decision to resign and continue his
graduate education Mr Wilson has agreed to serve as supervising probation of-
ficer until they are able to recruit a director from outside the department There
is no one in the department with the qualifications needed for the position
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said most of the committee's time
has been spent on discussion of the District Attorney office and at the next
meeting resolutions will be presented They met with people from Common
Council on abandoned cars in Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca Regarding
bottle legislation, a meeting will be held in Onondaga County with other interested
counties on September 20
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, said Mr Mike Martin is working as
an interim individual for interim study on human resources services They have
met many times regarding the Office for the Aging He mentioned all the people
who were invited to attend a meeting on the 19th to discuss how the office should
be implemented It was the consensus that the Implementation Committee should
be selected from the group and Mike Martin was recommended to be chairman
Susan Clark, Mr Freeborn, Mr Johnson, Douglas Hewitt, Dan Carey, Mrs Rachel
Aldridge are on the committee The Social Services Committee is meeting tomor-
row at 8 30 a m He mentioned the statement of Richard Edelman this morning
and said anyone who has been indicted is in the hands of the court not the Board
of Representatives He feels this case is being adjudicated in a most efficient and
proper manner
Mr Dates spoke regarding railroads and said the Governor announced the
release of $800,000 for updating and rehabilitation of railroads He will bring
more information to this board on how this will be dispensed They are trying to
set up a meeting with the Users and Legislators and DOT and will report back
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, pointed out
that the committee is not making any decisions, they are just collecting data to
present to the Board of Representatives for a decision It was again considered
that their meetings be open and they decided that they remain closed He said at
the last meeting the architects illustrated the net and gross areas from the func-
tional plan Mr Murphy discussed the financial feasibility study with Price Water-
house Company They settled on several projections The time frame is approxi-
mately mid-October There were questions relating to construction cost figures on
the financial feasibility study He said there have been estimates but they are
not firm
Mr Lee stated when the open meetings issue came up again he asked Mr
Stevenson to again discuss it with the Hospital Construction Committee and they
reaffirmed their position that they wanted their meetings to remain closed There
was a lengthy general discussion regarding open meetings
Mr Haight reported relative to the Soil Conservation District They have
completed 16 ponds and have 8 more to do, completed 500 feet of diversion ditch,
14,958 feet of tile drainage has been installed They still have 3600 ft of diversion
September 9, 1974 125
ditch, 7,000 ft of waterway and 500,000 ft of tile drainage to install plus two
animal waste holding facilities
Mr Murphy announced revenue sharing requests will be ready tomorrow
Mr Robert Williamson, County Attorney, said there is still an appeal pending
by the Miller's on the condemnation case on the northwest end of runway which
he will move to dismiss if he doesn't receive the record of appeal The subcon-
tractor controversy with Touchette is still pending Also, there is a case involving
damage done to the rented bus used for the January registration drive He also
said all opposing affidavits involving the County Sewer District No 1 have been
filed
Chairman Lee spoke regarding the new "Freedom of Information" law It is
his understanding the policy pertinent to that law is under deliberation and are
awaiting guidelines and he will announce it as soon as it is available
It was moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr, That the resolution per-
taining to amendment of Resolution No 176, be withdrawn from the agenda at
this meeting Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO 184—CREATION OF CITIZENS STUDY GROUP ON THE
FINANCING AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr, and adopted
WHEREAS, interest in the means of securing and paying for medical care
has been expressed by members of the community, including Tompkins County
Comprehensive Health Planning Council, and
WHEREAS, federal and state legislation has recently been enacted to support
the planning and development of new systems for the delivery of health care, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That the Tompkins
County Board of Representatives create a Citizens Study Group of approximately
twenty members, to be appointed by the Chairman upon recommendation of the
Health Committee, which will relate to and receive staff assistance from the
Tompkins County Comprehensive Health Planning Council,
RESOLVED, further, That members of this group represent the broad inter-
ests of residents, organizations, and institutions of Tompkins County, including
those of the health professions,
RESOLVED, further, That the task of this Citizens Study Group be the ex-
ploration of organizational methods of delivering and financing health care, in-
cluding the examination of various forms of prepaid delivery systems, and taking
into consideration
a) The identification of the potential components of such delivery systems,
i e , physicians, dentists, and other personnel, facilities and institutions,
b) The determination of potential users of such delivery systems—individuals,
organizations and groups,
c) The assessment of potential sources of short and long-range financing
RESOLVED, further, That after completing this task, the Citizens Study Group
come to a decision of whether or not to embark on a detailed study of prepaid
health care systems that might be feasible for Tompkins County
RESOLUTION NO 185—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY MOVING EXPENSES —
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes — 15 Noes — 0
Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the moving expenses of the Senior Public Health Engineer, the amount not
to exceed one month's salary, be and they hereby are authorized to be paid, with
the following stipulation, that if the appointee should voluntarily leave employ-
ment in Tompkins County within one year from the date of appointment, he
would reimburse the County for such expense
126 September 9, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 186—APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF PROVISIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC EM-
PLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
WHEREAS, Section 212 of the Civil Service Law allows local municipalities
to establish their own Public Employment Relations Board, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors by Resolution 320, dated December 22,
1969, established the Tompkins County Public Employment Relations Board,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That Tompkins
County's provisions and procedures be and hereby are amended to be substan-
tially equivalent to the State of New York Public Employment Relations Board's
Rules and Procedures, a copy of which amendments are on file with the Clerk of
the Board and the Chairman of the Tompkins County Public Employment Rela-
tions Board,
RESOLVED, further, That the Commissioner of Personnel be and he hereby
is authorized and directed to execute and file said amendments in accordance
with the Civil Service Law
RESOLUTION NO. 187—ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN RE-
LATION TO MODIFIED BOUNDARIES OF THE PRO-
POSED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 4, LANSING
TOWN
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Dates, adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation of the State
of New York has declared that the proposed Agricultural District #4 in the
Town of Lansing adopted and approved by this Board by resolution # 103 on May
13, 1974, is eligible for districting, and
WHEREAS, the plan of the proposed District was modified as a result of the
Pubhc Hearing held on May 26, 1974, and
WHEREAS, Section 303 of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that the
county hold a second Public Hearing if a plan is so modified, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Board will hold a Public Hearing at the first regular
meeting of October at 9 30 a m to allow public statements in relation to the modi-
fied plan, be it further
RESOLVED, That the notice of the Public Hearing be published and an-
nounced in accordance with the law
RESOLUTION NO 188—AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO COVER
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF A MALSR FACILITY TO SERVE RUNWAY 32 AT
THE COUNTY AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to install a
Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway Alignment Indicator
Lights (MALSR) to serve runway 32 at the Tompkins County Airport at no ex-
pense to the County, and
WHEREAS, the MALSR will be installed on property owned by the County of
Tompkins, and on property for which a grant on an easement with rights to install
such lights, markers or other devices has been secured from Cornell University,
and
WHEREAS, the MALSR will operate in conjunction with the instrument land-
ing system to improve safety at the Airport, be it therefore
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to cover the
installation, operation and maintenance of the MALSR facility
RESOLUTION NO. 189—REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Benson It was Moved by Mr Dates,
seconded by Mr Kerr, That the resolution be amended to say that such legislation
September 9, 1974 127
continue to provide to the county the full state aid allowed to all counties Motion
to amend adopted with Mr Miller casting a dissenting vote A roll call was taken
on the resolution as amended Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Adopted
i EsOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, that the Judiciary Law, Section 183-a be amended to allow counties under
100,000 population designating the District Attorney as a full-time position, pur-
suant to subdivision 8 of Section 700 of the County Law, to compensate the District
Attorney of such counties in an amount that the Legislative Body of the County
may provide by local law,
RESOLVED, further, That such legislation continue to provide to said county
the maximum state aid allowed to all counties,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies
of this resolution to Governor Malcolm Wilson, Assemblywoman Constance Cook
and Senator William T Smith
RESOLUTION NO. 190—APPOINTMENT OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster, adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction Com-
mittee and the Fire and Disaster Coordinator, That Michael Marshall of 740
Lansingville Road, Lansing, New York, be appointed Radio Communications Of-
ficer for Tompkins County without pay, to serve at the pleasure of the Board,
whose duties will be to coordinate the Radio Amateur Group and users in Tomp-
kins County under the control and jurisdiction of the Fire and Disaster Coordina-
tor during times of disaster and emergency
RESOLUTION NO. 191—FAVORING RETENTION OF JUSTICE COURT SYSTEM
IN NEW YORK STATE
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight After discussion it was Moved
by Mrs Livesay, seconded by Mrs Benson, to table until the next meeting Ayes —
Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Livesay, Robey, Webster — 6 Noes — Culligan, Dates,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Lee — 9 Motion to table LOST
A roll call on the resolution resulted Ayes — Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight,
Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Webster, Lee — 11 Noes — Bruce, Livesay
— 2 Abstain — Benson, Robey — 2 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, that the Tompkins County Board of Representatives goes on record favor-
ing retention of that portion of the Judicial Reform Bill dealing with the Justice
Court System in New York State for the following reasons
1 Town Justices are trained and competent to handle the matters over
which they have jurisdiction
2 The Justice Court has proven an excellent forum in handling the internal
problems of the town
3 The Justice Court System has proven to be far less expensive to operate
and administer than alternate District Court System
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to Governor Malcolm Wilson, Assemblywoman Constance E Cook
and Senator William T Smith
RESOLUTION NO. 192—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT —
S.P.C.A.
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes — 14 Noes — Representa-
tive Culligan — 1 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 Pubhc Safety and Correction Committee has recommended
the continuation of said contract for the year, 1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of said Public 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, 1974, and the
County Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to prepare said contract
128 September 9, 1974
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 the same as previously submitted, $48,995 00 to be raised as follows.
$16,000 SPCA
21,149 Tompkins County
11,846 City of Ithaca
$48,995
RESOLVED, further, That the contract is subject to the approval of the City
of Ithaca, SPCA and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to the City Clerk of Ithaca, County Administrator, Tompkins County
United Fund and the SPCA
a,
RESOLUTION NO. 193—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance and Social
Services Committees, That the following transfer be and it hereby is approved:
From 6142 4 — Emergency Aid to Adults
To 6010 84 — Compensation Insurance — $1,159
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO 194—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND —
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Adopted.
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and commit-
tees, that the following appropriations from the Contingent Fund (Code A-1990)
be and they hereby are approved
Social Services (Farm) Code 6090 300 — $3,000
Personnel Code 1430 400 — $3,000
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 195—AWARD OF BID — ELECTION SUPPLIES
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Elections have duly advertised for bids in
accordance with certain specifications filed in their office for printing of the
November, 1974, general election supphes, and
WHEREAS, Arnold Printing Corporation of Ithaca, New York, is the lowest
responsible bidder meeting said specifications with a bid in the amount of
$6,512 80, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, That the bid of Arnold Pranting 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 Chairman Lee appointed the following persons to serve on the
Tompkins County Bicentennial Commission
Caroline — Mrs Clayton Weber
Danby — Gould Colman
Dryden — Sarto Schickel
Enfield — Daniel and Kathryn Marvin
Newfield — Mrs Robin Anderson
Groton — George Totman
Lansing —Candy Ferris
Ulysses — Nancy Dean
Mr Lee said he will call a committee -of -the -whole for September 23 at
9 00 a m for the Hospital Construction Committee to give a presentation
He said the October Board meetings will be held on the regular meeting dates
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 50 p m.
September 23, 1974 129
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974
1 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
I Present 14 Representatives Excused (Representative Webster — 1)
1 Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Letter from Raymond Schuler, DOT, re formation of a Task Force to evalu-
ate Route 13 from Ithaca to Cortland and list of the final appointment of members
contingent upon their agreeing to participate, notice of public hearing by Public
Service Commission, September 19 at the Cortland Court House, as to rates,
charges and service of the Western Counties Telephone Corporation, resolution
from Lansing Town Board appointing Candy Ferris to the Tompkins County
Bicentennial Committee, letter from James Carrigg, NYSEG, announcing meeting
September 13 and Lloyd Kelly will give current status report, received fully
executed copy of the Extension for Tompkins County MRD Implementation Grant
Award C-51136 from July 14, 1974 to October 14, 1974 from Division of Criminal
Justice Services, clippings re bottle legislation, received feasibility study for the
cross-town road, copy of a letter from Richard Murdock, Drug Programming Co-
ordinator re Jail Program Advisory Committee and included minutes December
14, 1972 to July 10, 1974, copy of letter from Walter Connolly, President, Finger
Lakes Library System, requesting an appropriation of $5,300 to aid in financing
bookmobile service for 1975, copy of letter from E G Arnold to Hollis S
Ingraham, M D , Commissioner of Health, re assistance of Appeals of Tompkins
County Hospital, letters from Sandra Lippman and Rosemary Adams favoring
legislation requiring deposit on containers in Tompkins County, request from
TC3 to proclaim Saturday, October 5, 1974 urging citizens to visit their community
college, received Tompkins County Jail Inspection Report from Commissioner of
Corrections, appointment of Elizabeth Mulholland to represent City of Ithaca on
County Bicentennial Committee, resolution of Cortland County re TC3 Audit of
Community College capital expenditures claim 85, notice of Four County Com-
mittee for preservation of essential services to be held at Holiday Inn, October
10 at 10 00 a m , executed agreement County of Tompkins, acting on behalf of
Counties of Cayuga, Cortland, and Tioga, and Delaware Otsego Corporation for
railroad feasibility study, Department of Labor sent notice and materials for
October 15-16 meeting in Rochester re CETA and State Manpower Services Coun-
cil and Manpower Planning Council, minutes of Hospital Board of Managers for
July 15 and August 5, 1974, STE Planning & Development Board Agenda for
September 19, Board minutes for August 15 and September 5, 1974, copy of letter
of Carol Lamm, Peace and Social Action Committee to Erie J Miller, Jr , re
hiring of a -ail coordinator, letter from League of Women Voters, that they plan
to have a Go -See -Trip to Tompkins County Board of Representatives' meeting
on September 23, copy of letter to James O'Mara, Cortland County, from Frank
Liguori re response to his inquiry of our County Planning structure, letter from
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation re preparation of Agricultural
District Maps, nomination form from NYS Office for Local Government, re a
"Frank Moore Local Government Achievement Award" which the winning muni-
cipality may award to a student planning a career in municipal government, and
minutes of the Library Board of Trustees for August 27, NYS Dept of Health
approval of application for vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies in amount
of $1,386 34, Resolution memorializing NYS Legislature to repeal NYS Sales
Tax with respect to certain utility bills, letter from Constance E Cook acknowl-
edging this board's request for legislation allowing counties with population
under 100,000 with full-time District Attorney to set compensation and the board's
resolution favoring retention of Justice Court System in NYS, letter from NYS
Dept of Taxation and Finance of court and stenographers' expenses in the amount
of $144,836 57, STE Regional Planning & Development Board annual fiscal reports
(both for counties 1/1/73 to 12/31/73 and also for federal fiscal year 7/1/73 to
6/30/74), STE Annual Program Activity Report (July 1973 to June 1974), minutes
of County Planning Board for September 11, 1974; minutes of Hospital Board
130 September 23, 1974
of Managers for August 19, 1974, copies of memo from NYS Planning & Develop-
ment Clearinghouse re project notifications under new UMTA Programs (Urban
Mass Transportation Act) and draft environmental statement, STE project in
review re Division of Probation/Regional Demonstration/Mutual Objectives Pro-
bation Program), STE NY University Training & Technical Assistance to Head
Start Personnel in Region II, STE Office for the Aging/State Plan for Programs
on Aging, STE, NYS Commission of Investigation/Bureau for Municipal Police/
Division of Criminal Justice Service Training Course in the Collection and
Analysis of Criminal Intelligence Information for more effective use agamst
organized crime, Dept. of Labor, Board of Standards and Appeals, public hearing
draft No 1 of proposed Industrial Code Part 53 relating to construction excavation
and demolition operations at or near underground facilities (Syracuse, October
9), STE booklet of growth areas Southern Tier East Region, volume 1, population
The Chairman introduced Mrs Marjorie Bird and noted there were other
persons also present from the League of Women Voters
Mrs Marjorie Bird representing the League of Women Voters spoke under
privilege of the floor They have prepared a seating sheet with a short biography
of board members, also a sheet with general information
Mr Alvin Knepper spoke under privilege of the floor regarding the Associa-
tion of Retarded Children and their desire to sponsor a hostel The Mental Health
Board was selected to sponsor the hostel He was very unhappy about the alleged
unfair rejection of the Association of Retarded Children from the sponsorship of a
hostel
Mr D Boardman Lee, President of the Association of Retarded Children, said
a hostel is a boarding home for retarded persons They put in an application
about two years ago when Sampson State School was closed because these people
were sent back to their local community and a need arose for a facility to take
care of them These hostels are under the NYS Department of Mental Hygiene
The State picks up whatever excess cost there is and there is no cost to the
taxpayer The residents pay a large part of the expense He said they feel there is
still a need for a separate facility that would take care of mentally retarded
persons
The Chairman instructed the Health Committee to explore with the Mental
Health Board the possibility of designation of a second hostel
Mr Eugene Arnold, Administrator of the Hospital, mentioned a letter he
wrote to Dr Hollis Ingraham, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health,
which was a last attempt to make some movement on the appeals they filed
December 1973 They are considering suit if necessary He received a letter from
the State Hospital Association announcing the impact of the recent Supreme
Court decision of the Cost of Living Council versus State Health Department
guidelines He thinks there might be a lump sum settlement of roughly $40,000
to $50,000 for the hospital
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said their next meeting will be Septem-
ber 30 at 7 30 p m They are still looking for responses from the various boards
and advisory committees that work with our departments and programs He
feels when this board appoints a group such as the Mental Health Board, they
delegate authority to them to make decisions
Mr Dates, Budget and Finance, said the revenue sharing requests are moving
along He has a list of all organizations that have filled out applications They are
going to hand them out to the chairmen of the committees to review
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said their next meetings to review budgets
are October 2 and 9 at 7 30 p m At their last meeting they listened to problems
at the hospital relative to employing people and raising labor grades Hospital
Affiliates, Inc attended their meeting regarding the possibility of hospital man-
agement They will be turning this over to the Board of Managers He also re-
ported that the second family medical center opened at the Triphammer Mall He
commended Mrs Bonnie Howell for an excellent job and said it is a great move
forward for the citizens of the community
Mr Watros, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met on the
19th with the various departments to review budgets.
September 23, 1974 131
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, met on the llth and have resolutions to
present later in the meeting
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works, reported on the renegotiations of the
airport contract with the fixed -base operator for rental figures for the remaining
11 years of the existing 20 year contract The final revised terms of the agree-
ment were written to the fixed -base operator and there seems to be a difference
of opinion
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction, said they met on the 17th They
recommend the appointment of Robert Stolp as Administrator of the Assigned
Counsel Plan which is to be considered later in the meeting They will be review-
ing budgets October 1 He said the Personnel Department has advertised for a
new director of the Probation Department to replace Stuart Grinnell who re-
signed They discussed recommendation by the Criminal Justice Committee for
a position in the jail with special skills to help the prisoners, not just a regular
jailer The Sheriff agreed and if the committee meets his request for three new
additional deputies, one would be for the jail They also are discussing the District
Attorney salary for 1975 He hopes for a recommendation at the next meeting
He will present a resolution later in the meeting re petty cash for the District
Attorney He also said he and Mrs Benson attended a meeting for central
New York counties' representatives regarding bottle legislation last Friday
Mr MacNeil, Social Services, met September 10 He said he will ask for per-
mission to change one principal examiner to caseworker position, discussed child
abuse cases and case load and Mr Wagner indicated that perhaps they could use
some more positions That matter was laid on the table for further discussion
They discussed increase in burial rates and asked the Commissioner to continue
the study of the problem He mentioned the medicaid costs have increased 50%
faster than the rest of the consumer price index He said on October 13th a group
of the ad hoc committee for the implementation of the Office for the Aging will
meet He asked if members have anyone they wish to have serve on the advisory
committee for the Office of the Aging, please let him know At the next meeting
he hopes to present 13 names for the advisory committee On the 18th he met
with the interim executive committee for the delivery of human services and
discussed presentation of a plan to the various funding agencies They should be
in process of presenting a plan probably October 14 He met with John Murphy
and was presented with a report from Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell, cost analyses
for indirect studies On the 16th there was a meeting of the advisory committee
for Social Services Mrs McLellen presented a program that the Planned Parent-
hood is using in Tompkins County and gave them some nbiectives of the program
to let them know what services they are performing and to indicate they felt the
program has grown to the point where they need some expansion On October 30,
the Social Services Committee will meet to discuss the requested revenue sharing
funds
Mr Williamson, County Attorney spoke relative to the Industrial Develop-
ment Agency NCR is moving forward with their apnhcation for bonds for the
construction of an addition to their plant on South Hill There will be a meeting
this week to take steps towards acquisition of that property prior to the time of
construction Their bonds won't be issued until approximately the first of the
year
Mr Lee mentioned a meeting held for training for applicators of pesticides
Mr Haight, Soil Conservation District Board, said so far this year 17,465 ft
of tile drainage, 1 676 ft of diversion ditch and 20 ponds have been built w'th the
potential of 25 to be finished by the end of the year, 1,550 ft, of sod waterway
has been completed Preliminary design for the Trumansburg School drainage
project has been completed and the Town of Ulysses completed the work on
stabilizing the bank on Brook Road He mentioned two persons who want to have
new diversion ditches to replace ditches that were built in 1937 and 1953 It
gives an idea of the life span of conservation practices
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, said there
will be an open meeting on the 26th at 7 30 p m to review their progress to date.
Mr Dates spoke regarding the railroads and said a meeting will be held
132 September 23, 1974
October 10 by the Four County Committee on the essential services for the
preservation of these railroads
Mr Bruce reported on the status of the Boardman House situation There
is a letter from the Town of Ithaca making a purchase offer for the house and
the other is a tentative draft of a memorandum of understanding between the
committee and ABC Sandblasting Co , Inc They have had a number of offers, none
of which fully meet the criteria adopted by this board The two that were closely
interesting to them were those of the Town of Ithaca and the ABC Sandblasting
Co , Inc ABC Sandblasting Co has been asked to confirm their offer in writing
but have received nothing yet It is the unanimous recommendation of the sub-
committee that the ABC offer be accepted if they receive a concrete offer from
them
Mr Holden reported on a transit meeting he and Mrs Livesay attended at
the Common Council Chambers Mrs Livesay said it was a meeting of elected
public officials The study is on how to provide transportation in a rural county
It is being done by a professor at Cornell and is a federally funded study The
purpose of possibly another committee is to get together public officials to work
out political ramifications of how something like this can be instituted Mr Lee
requested that Professor Meyburg be invited to the Planning and Public Works
Committee meeting for a briefing to look at this whole problem
Mr Holden also said he attended a GIAC meeting He admires their en-
thusiasm for wanting to do something with that building
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said there was no new action since his
last report There is a possibility of an action at the airport regarding the
fixed -base operator Concerning the District Attorney's salary, Section 183A of
the Judiciary Law as amended, says when they designate the full-time District
Attorney and the county is between 40,000 - 100,000 they must pay the District
Attorney the same salary as the County Judge receives A bill passed June 15, 1974,
and signed by the Governor gave the county judges a mandated $6,000 per year
raise His opinion is that it is a mandate However, he was requested to write to
the State Comptroller to see if the raise was in fact mandated He did but has
not heard anything yet
It was Moved by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr MacNeil, and Carried, that
a resolution entitled Creation of Position — Caseworker — Social Services, not
on the agenda, be considered at this meeting
RESOLUTION NO 196—CREATION OF POSITION — TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson, adopted
RESOLVED, on the unanimous recommendation of the Intergovernmental
and Personnel Committees, That one position of Typist, labor grade B, competitive
class, be created in the Admissions and Counseling Office, effective immediately,
monies having been included in the 1974 budget request
RESOLUTION NO 197—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Watros, adopted
RESOLVED, on the unanimous recommendation of the Intergovernmental
Relations and Personnel Committees, That three positions in the Word Processing
Center, TC -3 be reclassified as follows
Typist, labor grade B, competitive class, TO Senior Typist, labor grade D,
competitive class,
Clerk (part-time), labor grade A, competitive class, TO Office Machine Opera-
tor, competitive class, labor grade C,
Typist, labor grade B, competitive class, TO Senior Typist, labor grade D,
.competitive class
It was Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Culligan, to place two resolutions
on the agenda, one which would permit them to react to the committees recom-
mendation to negotiate the ABC offer and if the board doesn't accept it, then
they would like to have a chance to consider the Town of Ithaca offer A voice
vote was taken and Mr Holden, Mr Kerr, Mr Watros and Mr Haight, cast dis-
September 23, 1974 133
senting votes, therefore, the Motion Lost as it only takes one dissenting vote
to defeat the motion
RESOLUTION NO. 198—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—PROBATION
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr MacNeil, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That one
position of Probation Officer (12-33), competitive class, labor grade XII, be re-
classified to Probation Officer Trainee (11-24), competitive class, labor grade XI
for the period of September 23, 1974, through December 12, 1974, said position
to revert to the title of Probation Officer as of December 13, 1975
RESOLUTION NO. 199—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION — COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
Moved by Mr Holden, second by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That one
position of Senior Stenographer (09-14), competitive class, be abolished and one
position of Secretary to the County Administrator (09-22), exempt class with no
resulting change in labor grade, be created effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO 200—REGRADING OF POSITIONS—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That the positions of Biochemist and Microbiologist, presently allocated to Labor
Grade XVII, be regraded to Labor Grade XVIII, and renumbered (18-11) and (18-
12) respectively, effective immediately
RESOLUTION NO. 201—AUTHORIZATION TO PAY MOVING EXPENSES
SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIST
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce After a lengthy discussion
regarding policy, it was referred to the Personnel and Administration Commit-
tee to review policy and report back It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr
Miller, That this resolution be Tabled A roll call vote was taken which resulted
as follows Ayes — Representatives Haight, Kerr, Miller, Watros — 4 Noes —
Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Holden, Lee, Livesay, MacNeil, Robey —
10 Excused — 1 Motion to Table Lost A roll call was taken on the resolution
as follows Ayes — Culligan, Dates, Holden, MacNeil, Robey, Lee — 6 Noes —
Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Haight, Kerr, Livesay, Miller, Watros — 8 Excused — 1
RESOLUTION LOST
RESOLVED, on split recommendation of the Personnel Committee, and recom-
mendation of the Health Committee, That the moving expenses of the Super-
vising Psychiatrist, the amount not to exceed one month's salary, be and they
hereby are authorized to be paid, with the following stipulation, that if the ap-
pointee should voluntarily leave employment with Tompkins County within one
year from the date of appointment, he/she would reimburse the County for such
expense
RESOLUTION NO. 202—CREATION OF POSITIONS—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Health Committees,
That the following positions be created in the Medical Records office at the
hospital, effective immediately, the position of Patient Care Evaluation Officer
havmg been duly advertised and the positions of Clerk (full-time) and Typist
(part-time) having been included in the 1974 budget request
' Patient Care Evaluation Officer, Labor Grade VII (07-16), competitive class
i Clerk, Labor Grade III (03-02), competitive class
I Typist (part-time), labor grade IV (04-09), competitive class
RESOLUTION NO. 203—CREATION OF POSITION — HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1 Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Culhgan, adopted
1 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
that one position of half-time Typist (04-09), competitive class, Labor Grade IV,
be created effective immediately.
134 September 23, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 204—CREATION OF POSITION — CASEWORKER — SOCIAL
SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel and Social Services Com-
mittees, that one position of Principal Social Welfare Examiner (11-23) labor grade
XI be abolished and that one position of Case Worker (11-02) labor grade XI be
created, effective immediately, monies having been allocated in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 205—PETTY CASH FUND — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, that
a revolving petty cash fund in the amount of $100 00 be established for the County
Administrator's office pursuant to Section 371 of the County Law
RESOLUTION NO 206—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—BUDGET AND FINANCE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee,
that the following transfer be and it hereby is approved
From A-1310 Director of Finance 100 Personal Services — $15,000
To A-1230 County Administrator 100 Personal Services — $15,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is au-
thorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 207—REQUEST GRANT ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP A
GUIDE TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES IN THE EVALU-
ATION OF SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE AS A RE-
SULT OF DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Dates Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Excused
— 1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, in order to provide for a planning study
contributing to an overall program for its future community development, de-
sires to participate in the Federal -State Comprehensive Planning and Manage-
ment 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 State Office of Planning Services, under authority
of Article 26 of the New York State Executive Law, is the official State planning
agency designated 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 the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins
hereby requests the New York State Office of Planning Services to provide
planning assistance under authority of Article 26 of the New York State Execu-
tive Law, with such financial assistance as may be provided by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, under authority of Section 701 of
the Housing Act of 1954, as amended Such planning assistance is more particu-
larly described in the project apphcation as a report to assist planners, Boards,
developers and others in the control, design evaluation of surface water runoff
as a result of development
RESOLVED, That if the aforesaid application is approved and accepted by
both the Director of the New York State Office of Planning Services and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, the County shall enter into a
formal agreement with the New York State Office of Planning Services to under-
take the project described in the approved application and to pay to the State of
New York its share of the estimated total cost of the said project, together with
such other terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to
carry out the said project,
RESOLVED, further, That the County of Tompkins hereby agrees to have
available, in the year the project is to be completed, the sum of two thousand
dollars ($2,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary to contribute a sum not
to exceed twelve and one half per centum (12 5%) of the total cost of said project,
to be paid to the State of New York, on condition that the above-mentioned appli-
cation is approved by both the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and the Director of the New York State Office of Planning Services
September 23, 1974 135
RESOLVED, further, That the County of Tompkins shall assume the costs
of operating and maintaining its own planning board or commission including such
services as clerical personnel, office space, equipment, materials, communication
and travel, as such costs cannot be charged to the Comprehensive Planning and
Management Assistance Program
RESOLVED, further, That it is understood that current planning services
may not be charged to the Comprehensive Planning and Management Assistance
Program
RESOLVED, further, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is author-
ized and empowered to execute in the name of the County of Tompkins all neces-
sary applications, contracts and agreements to implement and carry out the
purposes specified in this resolution, including subcontract with Consulting En-
gineer R J Martin of Vestal, New York
RESOLVED, further, That the 1974 budget be amended as follows -
General Fund
Revenue — A-3089 050 State Aid — Flood & Erosion Control $14,000
Appropriation — A-8745 — Flood & Erosion Control $14,000
RESOLVED, further, That $2,000 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund
A-1990 to A-8745 Flood & Erosion Control
RESOLUTION NO. 208—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS — TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr Bruce Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Excused
— 1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $63,271 34 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are.
Construction Cost — $63,095 14
Printing — 24 50
Equipment — 15170
$63,271 34
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claims out of the funds provided therefor
At this time Mr Miller presented the resolution pertaining to Creation of
Prosecution Fund — Reduction of Petty Cash — District Attorney. Questions
arose and it was Moved by Mr Culligan, Seconded by Mr Robey that this resolu-
tion be tabled Motion to table adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 209—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Mr Clynes questioned a bill
for the defense of an Indigent Defendant After discussion, Mr Lee asked the
Public Safety and Correction Committee to invite Robert Stolp to give a briefing
on the procedures so the criteria can be fully understood by this board It was
decided to adopt the audit with the exception of Mr Clynes and Mr Culligan's
questioned bill which will be checked into Ayes — 14. Noes — 0 Excused — 1.
Resolution adopted.
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund — $ 61,832 63
Encumbrances 17181
Compensation Ins 11130
Printing Transfers 4,553 62
Airport 5,627 43
Highway Dept 137,669 98
Total $209,966 77
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
136 October 14, 1974
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
At this time Mr Lee appointed Peter Francese from the Town of Ithaca and
Elizabeth Mulholland from the City of Ithaca to serve on the Tompkins County
Bicentennial Committee
The next order of business was the consideration of the appointment of
Robert Stolp as Administrator of the Assigned Counsel Plan He was recommended
by the Bar Association and the Public Safety and Correction Committee After
discussion on procedure of appointments, it was laid on the table
Mr Robey asked the status of appointments for the feasibility study to look
into whether to go into the Health Maintenance Organization Mr Lee said the
resolution indicates the Health Committee is to submit nominations or a list to
chairman for appointment They will be endorsed by the Health Committee
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 43 p m
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1974 — 9:30 A.M.
The Clerk read the notice of public hearing on Agricultural District No 4
— Town of Lansing, which was published in the official newspapers
Representative Kerr conducted the hearing and asked if anyone had questions
Mr Casper Fenner spoke in favor of the district
Mr Dates said the purpose of holding another hearing in Lansing is because
of request of 3 more landowners to include their farm land
There were no further statements and Mr Kerr closed the hearing at 9 37
a m
I
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1974
The chairman called the meeting to order at 10 a m
Present 15
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the September 23rd board 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 Douglas R Kingsley Associates, Inc , re labor negotiations, copy
of letter from Edward Ingraham, Airport Manager of LaGuardia, to Glenn Turner
in appreciation for the successful conference in Ithaca last year, NYS Department
of Labor request for enrollment data for all programs under CETA by October 2,
1974, letter from Yates County Legislature re information on establishing Agri-
cultural Districts, copy of letter from Donald Wilson, Probation Director In -
Charge to Mr George Grode, Crime Control Coordinator re request for extension
to continue operations, letter from Herbert Smith, Executive Director, County
Officers' Association of the State of New York, re notice of public hearings on the
new law regulating excavations near underground facilities and excerpts from
the law and proposed rules of State Board of Standards and Appeals, letter from
T N Hurd, secretary to Governor acknowledging copies of Resolution Numbers
189 and 191 adopted by the Board on September 9, letter from Howard Robison
re Housing and Community Development Act signed into law August 22, letter
from Senator William T Smith re receiving copies of Resolution No 189 and 191
passed by the board on September 9, letter from Larry Bowman, Chairman of the
Tompkins County Anti-Shophfting Association to ask how to obtain permission
in putting Anti-shofthfting bumper stickers on all county -owned vehicles, note
October 14, 1974 137
from Rodney Soltis, Regional Coordinator Southern Tier East Regional Planning
Board re views on Tompkins County Police Radio System Opening, annual report
Fire Safety Advisory Board of the State of NY Office for Local Government,
letter from John Wynne, Director of Personnel re classification of all non -judicial
Official positions in the Unified Court System, Public notice from Board on Elec-
tric Siting and the Environment re application of NYSE&G Corporation for a
certificate of environment compatibility and public need to construct an 850 mw
coal -fueled electric generating unit at a site in the Town of Lansing, public
hearing, February 6, 1975 in Auburn, minutes of Personnel Committee for Sep-
tember 11, 1974, minutes of Planning and Public Works committee for September
24, notice of public hearing October 10 in Cortland re the future of freight service
on the Owego to Moravia and Cortland to East Ithaca hnes of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad, monthly report of South Central NY Resource Conservation and De-
velopment Council for September, STE Board minutes, September, STE project
review NYS Office of Parks and Recreation/Boat Safety Program, memo from
NYS Committee on Public Access to Records re Freedom of Information Law,
Department of Labor re 2MGBD ADM -6 Neighborhood Youth Corporation I/S
Contract No 4395-36 Mod No 3, Board of Trustees minutes for September 5,
minutes of Health Committee for September 12, minutes of Budget Committee for
September 23, Department of Labor re impact of Recreation and Transportation
Support funds on disadvantaged youth, Tompkins County Hospital weekly review;
quarterly report from the County Administrator showing appropriations, ex-
penditures, and balances in the various budgeted items, and the estimated and
actual income received, and a copy of a letter from Elsie Boyd Wolverton, Coun-
ty Clerk, to Governor Malcolm Wilson stating her intention to retire November 1,
1974, Letter from W Lyle Neigh re Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board study
of the Fire and Disaster Coordinator position, pistol permits for the month of
September totalled $113, notice from the NYS Office of Court Administration
that Veterans' Day will be November 11, executed copy of agreement between
County of Tompkins and Federal Aviation Administration re MALSR R/W 32 —
Contract No DOT-FA75EA-7810, "Special Report on Railroads" brochure from
DOT, STE Planning & Development Board's 1974-1975 project package, Depart-
ment of Social Services appropriation balances for August 1974, report of the
study made by Lansing citizens of characteristics, needs and interests of Lansing
older citizens, minutes of District No 3 Forest Practice Association Board meet-
ing of October 2, copies of Tompkins County Board of Health resolution permitting
Kim Whetzel to operate the Caroline site for septic tank pumping disposal and
an attached copy of a petition in opposition to the site, letter from Miss Sharon
Rift suggesting possible lane markings to facilitate traffic movement at the
Octopus, minutes of County Planning Board for October 9, letter from Jean
Szabadi, Cooperative Extension Agent, thanking Chairman for proclaiming
National 4-H Week, letter from Leonard J Snow in support of the resolution
placing District Attorney's salary at approximately $32,000, still urging that the
position be full-time or essentially so, and recommended a minimum of ten years
general practice, three years criminal practice, endorsement of a Bar Association
as "well qualified" and fair majority of police as acceptable for the position
Mr Michael J Leary spoke under privilege of the floor He is concerned
about the problems that confront this board regarding Boardman House He is
opposed to keeping the house as he feels the land is needed for a new county
building
Mrs Betty Muka spoke under privilege of the floor She also feels the
county has a need for the land that Boardman House is on Regarding the District
Attorney's office, she feels the commumty is in dire need of increased District
Attorney services
Mr Alvin Knepper thanked the board for their courtesy at the last meeting
and Mr Culligan for his prompt action regarding sponsorship of an ARC hostel
The offices of Mental Health Board and ARC are getting together to hopefully
work out something
Mr Lee introduced Robert Stolp, the nominee for administrator of the As-
signed Counsel Plan Mr Lee asked Mr Stolp, if appointed, to submit a written
138 October 14, 1974
memo outlining the procedures being utilized to ascertain indigency of individuals
before the bills are paid
Mr MacNeil commended James R Graves, retired member and former chair-
man of the Board of Representatives, and expressed thanks to him for everything
he has contributed to Tompkins County
Mr Miller informed the board there is a bill being considered m Albany
which would require licensing of county well drillers and possibly there will be
a resolution at the next meeting opposing it He also reported on the bottle
legislation issue He said Monroe County is having a public hearing October 29th
and other counties are working on it
Mr Lee conveyed thanks to Bud Garrity from WHCU Radio Station for his
fine service to the board
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, said they met and considered the
possibihty of liability insurance for the Sheriff's Office They are recommending
it to the Budget Committee The development of the administrative manual is
progressing They are reviewing the procedure for introduction of resolutions. They
are also considering the structure for a county procedure or policy implementing
the Freedom of Information Law He feels this law is being well implemented
in the county at present However, there is one point of debate which has to do
with the effective role of the standing committees of the board as to whether or
not they are subject to the requirements of the information law or whether it is
only the board as a whole They are looking at draft policies which would extend
the law to the committees
Mr Dates, Budget and Finance, complimented the chairmen of committees
for their work on budgets The committee will start meeting next week to review
the budgets
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said they had three meetings relative to
budgets Thursday they will meet regarding revenue sharing requests He said
the Personnel Committee is studying the entire procedure of moving expenses
and until they make a report, the Health Committee felt they couldn't take ang
action He said Dr Robert Broad has accepted chairmanship of the Special
Citizens' Group to look at delivery of health services
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said the committee
will meet tonight to give further consideration to revenue sharing requests Mrs
Livesay noted there will be a meeting of the Supervisors and Rural Representa-
tives, October 23
Mr Hurlbut, Personnel Commissioner, reported on the Manpower Programs
in the county They have two present programs going One of the summer pro-
grams was for the economically disadvantaged youths who were too young to
work The other program was conducted through EOC which provided employ-
ment for 170 youths They are presently funding what used to be known as out-
of-school program, now being funded under CETA There are two programs under
CETA which have not gotten underway yet beeause,they do not have final guide-
lines from the State One is Scholarship Program at TC3 and the other on-the-
job training to be run in conjunction with NYS Employment Office
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, said they met and reviewed budgets
The moving expenses policy was discussed and regarding the biochemist, they
were unanimous in not going along with this now They are working on the policy
They are concerned about the Judicial Conference classification study The
classification was sent in without giving a chance of appeal to employees
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they met September
24th to review budgets They have a proposal from the Department of Design
and Environmental analyses at Cornell University that wants to do landscape
design and landscaping work at the approach and building at the airport The
only cost to the county would be for materials The Old Court House project was
reviewed and is going on pursuant to resolution authorizing expenditure of up
to $500,000 for the project There has been discussion as to whether the present
approved plans for the departments to be housed there are the most desirable
He feels before work proceeds further the board should review the decision and
plans Regarding the feasibility study of septic tank sludge and the Cayuga Heights
October 14, 1974 139
Treatment Plant, study was authorized and is going ahead and will help, hope-
fully, to answer at least part of the problem of disposal of septic tank sludge in
Tompkins County They reviewed bids and plans for the fire pond at the Industrial
Park As soon as firm bids can be provided, they will know more about an esti-
mated cost of the fire pond They felt the original estimates of approximately
$35,000 plus or minus was quite excessive They have a resolution on the agenda
for authorizing expenditure of funds to assist the relocation of Economic Oppor-
tunity Corporation from the Old Court House to GIAC They authorized the ap-
plication for surface water run-off study and they have a report that it has been
approved by the State office of Planning Services and is underway A communica-
tion was received on the proposed HUD guidelines and regulations in regard to
public law 93-383 which is housing and community development act and Mr
Liguori reviewed it extensively so the necessary information is on file
Mr MacNeil spoke regarding the septic tank sludge situation in the county
It was his understanding in December 1971, the Cayuga Heights Treatment Plant
had in its plans a facility for handling pumpers Also, he understood the city
agreed that if the county would help contribute to city, to facilitate pumpers
going into the city treatment plant He complained of the slowness and unco-
operative attitudes
Mr Bruce, Chairman of the Subcommittee for Boardman House, reviewed
the status of the Boardman House situation He said a special meeting was called
for September 30, however, the Town of Ithaca withdrew their offer and the
meeting was cancelled At that time a letter was received from Mr George
Maurer of the ABC Sandblasting Company verifying the original conditions re-
garding leasing Boardman House and reiterated they concur with conditions
They are currently looking into references of the company and the matter is
proceeding The county attorney was asked to meet with the company's attorneys
to see if they could work out a draft agreement, however, it was not possible for
them to get together A resolution rescinding Resolution No 309 authorizing
demolition of Boardman House, will be necessary if they are to approve a lease
agreement It will not be necessary until such time as they have an agreement for
this board to deal with Consequently, he proposed to withdraw the resolution
only until such time as they have a concrete proposal to bring to this board
Mr Lee, as a member of the County Sewer District and representing the
Town of Dryden, said Teetor-Dobbins Engineering firm is designing for the tanks,
the parking lot will have space for the honey wagon turnaround The question
is how many gallons can that plant handle per day and should have that in the
next several weeks so hopefully some of this can be transferred to that plant
Mr Miller said he has been told by the Planning Department and Health
Department that people in this case, the Town of Caroline, would be relieved of
their situation by next July or August
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction Committee, said they met several
tunes to review budgets They recommend Robert Stolp to be appointed as ad-
ministrator of the Assigned Counsel Plan
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, said the committee met to review
budgets and reflects some increases mainly due to mandated increases from the
state in areas of ADC and Home Relief and Medicaid The Office of the Aging
Adhoc Committee is recommending nine people to be the advisory group to the
Director of the Office of the Aging On the 28th the board will appoint people
to serve on the committee He has a report, which was distributed to board mem-
bers, of the Human Services Coalition It is a preliminary proposal and at the
November 12th meeting this board will vote, following the initial vote made in
August regarding funding of this human services coalition He briefly reviewed
the report Mr Lee asked board members to submit in writing their comments
to this proposal
Mrs Benson said the Nutrition for the Elderly Program is now serving 70
people and going well A site in Groton is serving 64 people Another program
is the out -of -sights program which is for youngsters Sixteen sites were chosen
and the Extension Service was able to serve about 700 young people during that
program
140 October 14, 1974
Mr Culligan reported on the County Officers' Association Conference that
he attended in Kiamesha Lake at the Concord Hotel
Mr Dates said there are meetings scheduled regarding the Finger Lakes
Association and the Chamber of Commerce He attended a four -county rail public
hearing in Cortland
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, reported there is a case coming up in
Supreme Court involving the Sheriff He said the purchase of insurance for the
Sheriff would cover this type of case m the future He hasn't received the brief
on County Sewer District No 1 He did receive the brief on the Lansing part of the
case and is working on a reply brief far that The Hayes Case (fixed base operator)
at the airport was scheduled for tomorrow but an adjournment was requested
by Attorney John Barney to Friday at 2 00 p m
Mr Lee said pertinent to the matter of the airport, there are documents
available for any board member to read He attended the railroad meeting in
Cortland He also conducted a tour with young people through the Court House
It was Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Bruce, that the resolution to
rescind Resolution 309 (1973) be withdrawn from the agenda at this time Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 210—SUPPORT OF RAIL PRESERVATION BOND ACT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Culligan Adopted
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New York has proposed a $250
million Rail Preservation Bond Act to be presented to the voters at the November
General Elections, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the rail program will generate more than
28,000 man-years of employment and pump $4 5 billion mto New York State's
economy over the program's six-year life, and
WHEREAS, the Governor's program consists of a $30 million immediate
action plan and the $250 million Essential Rail Preservation Bond Act, and
WHEREAS, these funds together with federal and other funding will make
restoration of the efficiency and competitive position of the New York State
Railroads a statewide program from which all citizens will derive equal and
substantial benefits, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, Unanimously, by this Board that it supports the $250 million
Essential Railroad Bond Act and urges citizens to vote Yes on this proposal at
the November elections 1
RESOLUTION NO. 211—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS — HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and Per-
sonnel Committees, That the positions of Automotive Partsman (12-02), labor
grade XII, competitive class, and Automotive Shop Foreman (14-02), labor grade
XIV, competitive class, be reclassified to Automotive Mechanic (12-01), labor grade
XII, non-competitive class, and Equipment Service Manager (14-13), labor grade
XIV, competitive class, respectively, monies having been provided in the 1974
budget
RESOLUTION NO. 212—AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SEPTIC TANK SLUDGE AT
THE CAYUGA HEIGHTS SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Bruce, Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Adopted
WHEREAS, this Board recognizes the need for improved methods for the
disposal of septic tank sludge, and
WHEREAS, the County Sewer Agency thru state funding has engaged en-
gineers to carry out an updating of the county -wide Comprehensive Sewerage
Studies, including a Study of the needs and opportunities for improved disposal
of septic tank sludge, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights sewage treatment plant cur-
rently under construction and enlargement and soon to be operated by County
Sewer District No 1, offers an immediate opportunity for the disposal of septic
tank sludge, therefore be it
October 14, 1974 141
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Sewer Commission of County Sewer
District No 1, the Planning and Public Works Committee and the County Sewer
Agency, that engineers Teetor and Dobbins be engaged to prepare a preliminary
engineering report on the feasibility of utilizing the Cayuga Heights treatment
facility for the disposal of septic tank sludge, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to enter
into a contractual agreement with Teetor-Dobbins, PC, Consulting Engineers, for
the performance of said Study at a cost not to exceed $2,800, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator is authorized to expend a sum
not to exceed $2,800 for said purpose from revenue sharing fund No F-9550 960,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Sewer District No 1 Commission is hereby
authorized and directed to serve as the agents of the County in relation to said
Study and to make recommendations to this Board as a result of said Study
RESOLUTION NO. 213—APPROVAL AND CREATION OF AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT NO. 4, TOWN OF LANSING
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Dates, adopted
WHEREAS, this Board did approve, by means of Resolution No 103 on May
13, 1974, the Agricultural District No 4 in the Town of Lansing as modified after
the public hearing of March 26, 1974, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, State of New
York, has now declared that the Agricultural District No 4 is eligible for dis-
tricting under the Agriculture and Markets Law, State of New York, and
WHEREAS, a second public hearing has now been held on October 14, 1974,
at which time there were no objections to the modified District boundaries, there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, That said Agricultural District No 4, as described on the map
of said District, dated December 1973 and revised April 1974, is hereby approved
and created upon adoption of this resolution, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the following
The New York State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the County
Clerk of the County of Tompkins, the Director of Assessment, the Commissioner
of Planning, the Agricultural Districting Advisory Committee, and the Lansing
Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 214—AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ASSIST
IN THE RELOCATION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
CORPORATION FROM THE OLD COURT HOUSE TO
GIAC
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes — 15 Noes — 0, adopted
WHEREAS, the agreement between the US Department of HUD and the
County of Tompkins in relation to restoration grant for the Old Court House in-
cludes a $6,000 grant to assist in the relocation of occupants of the building, in-
cluding the Economic Opportunity Corporation, and
WHEREAS, that move has now been completed and statements have been
received from the Economic Opportunity Corporation identifying eligible costs,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, that the County reimburse to the Economic Opportunity Corporation
documented eligible expenses incurred in the relocation to include the following:
Expenses Amount
Dean of Ithaca for Moving $ 417 50
Challenge Industries for engraved signs to be used at the new location 97 50
Seneca Printing for new envelopes and letterhead paper with
address change 23 45
Norton Electric for special wiring for reinstallation of xerox
machine at GIAC 196 76
Xerox Corporation for relocation and installing xerox machine at GIAC 16150
New York Telephone Company for installation of telephones at GIAC 548 96
142 October 14, 1974
Mammoth Mart for curtains, rods, and hooks for windows at GIAC
United Rent All for rent of moving carts
Dassance Electric for installation of outlets at GIAC
105 43
45 00
358 32
Total $1,954 42
the total amount not to exceed $1,954 42, and be it further
RESOLVED, That application be submitted to the Department of HUD re-
questing reimbursement for 50% of the expenditures, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator is authorized to' expend a sum
not to exceed $1,954 42 for the aforesaid purpose from County Buildings Capital
Construction account H-890
RESOLUTION NO. 215—RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 112
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight A lengthy discussion followed
Ayes — 15 Noes — 0 Adopted.
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, that Resolution No 112 adopted by this board June 10, 1974, fixing the
salary of the District Attorney, be rescinded in its entirety
RESOLUTION NO. 216—RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 1971 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 124 OF 1974
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Haight Ayes — Culligan, Dates, Haight,
Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Watros, Benson — 10 Noes — Bruce, Clynes,
Livesay, Webster, Lee — 5 Adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee That Resolution No 96 of April 26, 1971 — Creation of Full -Time Position
of the District Attorney and Resolution No 124 of June 10, 1974 — Acceptance of
Criminal Justice Committee recommendation on Office of District Attorney Reten-
tion at Full -Time be rescinded
RESOLUTION NO. 217—FIXING SALARY OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Culligan It was Moved by Mr Dates,
seconded by Mr MacNeil, to amend the resolution by deleting that the position
be 96% of his time and add that the District Attorney be made a part-time position
and receive an annual salary the sum of $30,000 After a lengthy discussion, a roll
call resulted as follows Ayes—Dates, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Watros — 5 Noes—
Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Haight, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Webster, Lee —
10 Motion to amend Lost. A roll was taken on the original resolution as presented
Ayes — Culligan, Haight, Holden, Kerr, MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Watros, Benson,
Bruce — 10 Noes — Clynes, Dates, Webster, Livesay, Lee — 5 Resolution
adopted.
WHEREAS, your committee has made extensive study and has had many
meetings concerning the salary of the District Attorney for the three-year term
commencing January 1, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the study by the Criminal Justice Committee recommended a
minimum salary for the office of District Attorney as a full time position at
$30,000 00 for the three-year term aforesaid, and
WHEREAS, the $30,000 00 salary has always been a recommendation of this
committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, that the office of the District Attorney be made a part-time position m
which position the District Attorney shall give 96% of lus time to the duties of
the office and receive as an annual salary for the three-year term commencing
January 1, 1975, the sum of $30,000 00
RESOLUTION NO. 218—CREATION OF PROSECUTION FUND — REDUCTION
OF PETTY CASH — DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Miller, Seconded by Mr Haight After discussion, a motion
was made by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Dates, to amend the resolution to sub-
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statute County Judges instead of the Board or his designees Motion Lost. After
more discussion, it was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mrs Livesay, That
the resolution be tabled to the next meeting Motion to Table adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, and request of the District Attorney, That a Prosecution Fund in the
amount of $4,500 be established for the District Attorney in accordance with
Section 705 of the County Law,
RESOLVED, further, that orders for payment from said fund shall be
countersigned by the Chairman of the Board of Representatives or his designee,
RESOLVED, further, that the Petty Cash Fund for the District Attorney shall
be reduced to $500
RESOLUTION NO. 219—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 $15,455 83 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Construction Cost — $14,146 43, Advertising $1,309 40
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
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 220—PROPOSED LEASE — BOARDMAN HOUSE
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Culligan A brief discussion followed
and a roll call vote was taken Ayes — Representatives Culligan, Dates, Livesay,
MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Lee — 11 Noes — Haight,
Holden, Kerr, Watros — 4 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the Planning and Public Works Committee has had numerous
meetings and discussions concerning the disposition of Boardman House, and
WHEREAS, a majority of said committee recommends that said Boardman
House be leased for a period not to exceed thirty years to ABC Sandblasting
Company of Syracuse, New York, under certain terms and conditions, now there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the majority of the Planning and Public
Works Committee, that the County Attorney and the Commissioner of Planning
negotiate a proposed lease with the said ABC Sandblasting Company of Syracuse,
New York, said lease to be subject to final approval of this board
At this time it was moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Dates, That Robert
Stolp be appointed as Administrator of the Tompkins County Assigned Counsel
Plan Motion adopted.
On motion, meeting adjourned at 1 15 p m
144 October 28, 1974
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Excused—Representative Clynes-1
Members and guests participated m the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of the October 14th 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 ARC revenue sharing request from D Boardman Lee, letter from
Ruth Dayhoff, Planning Associate, Tompkins County Comprehensive Health
Planning Council, with draft letter to be sent to potential members of Study
Group for health care delivery, invitation from Groton Child Development Center
inviting Chairman Lee to the dedication ceremony and open house at the Center,
letter from Kathleen Gaffney, M D , Health Commissioner, re certification of
dog rabies vaccination effective October 10, 1974, copy of letter to Richard Com-
stock, Board of Managers of the Hospital from John C Clynes regarding hospital
billings, Special Report on Railroads from the NYS Department of Transportation,
minutes of Budget Committee for October 14 and 16, 1974, memorandum from
Department of Labor re work sites under Title I CETA, Howard Robison sent
notice that coal shortages occur to contact county fuel and energy coordinator
and/or NYS Emergency Fuel Office, resolution of Tompkins County Management
Council supporting 1974 Rail Preservation Bond Act, letter from James Pace,
Four County Committee for Preservation of Essential Rail Services, reporting
on the public hearing held October 10, Arnold Fisher, NYS Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, sent material on recent laws affecting dismantlers, operation of
hazard vehicles and abandoned vehicles, notice of public hearing on City of Ithaca
redrafted zoning ordinance, letter from Division of Military and Naval Affairs,
Arnold W Grushky, requesting a meeting to discuss implementing civil defense
and disaster organization in Tompkins County, letter from Facilities Development
Corporation, William R Morris, Director of Planning & Operations, re services
for design and construction of correctional facilities, letter from Mary Anne
Gilmore lodging a complaint against rude treatment received in calling the
Board of Elections for information, Finger Lakes Association re NYS Promotion
Act, Copy of Balance of State application package for Title I, II, III -A, CETA,
addendum to guidelines for Agricultural district, STERP&D Board annual re-
port of the Board for 1973-1975, letter from International Brotherhood of Painters
and Allied Trades protesting Tompkins County Hospital consideration of discon-
tinuation of contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, letter from Rachael Aldrich
concerned with possibility of Tompkins County Hospital dropping its Blue Cross/
Blue Shield Contract, letter of resignation from Ronald Cotanch from the Hos-
pital Board of Managers due to recuperating from an accident in July, 1974
Mr Kerr said he was sorry to hear that Mr Ronald Cotanch was resigning
from the Hospital Board of Managers as he was an extremely interested and help-
ful member He spoke in regard to the two letters received regarding Blue Cross
at the hospital He said the question being investigated is, shall the patients at
the hospital pay their full bill or shall it be allocated to all the taxpayers
in the county The Board of Managers at a future date wall come to this board
with a recommendation for possible other arrangements with third party payers
and patients of the hospital
Mr Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, reported on the Blue Cross
problem at the hospital He also said he has not heard anything since September
on the status of the appeal to the NYS Health Department
Mr Lee said within the next two weeks he will call a working session of the
board as a committee -of -the -whole pertinent to the hospital
Mr Alvin Knepper spoke about the Affirmative Action Program to hire
the handicapped
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Bruce, Administration Committee, reported their next meeting will be
Thursday at 7 30 p m They are going to be working on procedures for bringing
motions before the board He questioned the purpose and function of having a
October 28, 1974 145
meeting Wednesdays before board meetings to go over resolutions as it has no
basis under the rules Mr Lee stated the meeting is not of a committee It con-
sists of the County Attorney, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board and hun-
self The purpose is to insure that resolutions that come in on Mondays at 5 00
p m have been cleared by the appropriate committees and the activities of this
board go as smoothly as possible Mr Bruce said he was not informed until after
the fact that the Boardman House resolution was removed from the agenda of
this meeting Mrs Howell said she was not aware that it was to be on the agenda
Mrs Livesay mentioned that according to the Rules of the Board, the Execu-
tive Committee was supposed to meet once a month Mr Lee stated as those meet-
ings were not that productive, were discontinued
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, said they have been meeting and approximate-
ly 80 per cent of the budgets have been completed They will hold a public in-
formational budget meeting November 11 and would like to hold the public hear-
ing November 25 They will have a decision as soon as possible so recipients of
revenue sharing will be able to make a logical projection of their budgets
Mr Culhgan, Health Committee, said they reviewed budgets, also items of
revenue sharing He said he is hopeful the public will be informed by November
25 if there is going to be a raise in the hospital rates for service
Mr Lee announced that Dr Broad has accepted chairmanship of the Health
Delivery System Study They are scheduled to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met on the
14th to go over revenue sharing requests They are reviewing a constituents
complaint of ill treatment received from a county employee They will meet
Wednesday evening to further review revenue sharing requests
Mrs Livesay reported on the meeting held last week of Town Supervisors
and Rural Representatives They heard a brief report on the progress of the
human services coordinator given by Edward Witko The main program was on
watershed managment The assistant conservationist for watershed at the Syra-
cuse office spoke about upland water management There was also discussion
of the flood plain zoning management and insurance program Town Boards must
pass a resolution on zoning for their flood plain areas If they don't, the Depart-
ment of Environmental Conservation does it for them There was a report on the
meeting with Bob Cutia and Richard Desrocher regarding a county -wide youth
bureau In order to have the money reimbursed for the maximum amount in this
county, the county must go into a comprehensive plan on youth services before
April 1, 1977
Mr Robey said he feels the Personnel Committee should reconsider the pay-
ment of moving expenses for the Biochemist Mr Lee asked the committee to take
another look at this matter
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, said the committee will
meet Tuesday, October 29 at 4 30
Mr Bruce said in regard to Boardman House, copies of the draft contract
were sent to the ABC Sandblasting Company but have not yet received a response
He also said the Cornell students have a class project involving the Boardman
House and will have an open showing October 29
1 Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction Committee, reviewed all budgets
with the exception of one that needs more review He has received the requested
report from the Assigned Counsel Administrator which the commitee will study
and copies will be distributed to board members There will be a report by that
committee
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said there were meetings regarding the
Chartair rental problem at the airport That matter is adjourned to November 12.
They settled the law suit regarding the Sheriff's Department The law suit re
TC3 and O'Malley's is scheduled for city court He just received the memorandum
of law on behalf of the petitioner in County Sewer No 1 and will respond as
soon as possible
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee, said the social services function of
Social Services is setting up their own information referral system now He
receives administrative letters that come out of Mr Levine's office informing of
changes The Social Services under Medicare has changed their rate to the hos-
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pital and it is up 25% over last year There was an adjustment in fuel bills effec-
tive October 1 and he questioned why Tioga County should be 12% higher in
fuel allotments than Tompkins County He said the County Home is going out
of the ice cream business and cammng of beans due to a request by the Health
Department In the future, beans will have to be frozen They also discussed the
work of handicapped people at the Home and are awaiting a report from the
County Attorney and Commissioner of Personnel to determine how to handle this
They discussed and referred to the Personnel Committee a change from Food
Service Helper to Assistant Cook and one position of farm laborer to maintenance
man Personnel has reviewed the work relief coordinator position and was re-
ferred to the Personnel Committee They discussed the group homes and are now
going to be run by Family and Children's Service, and Mrs Waldman is negotiat-
ing with Mr Wagner Mr Wagner is continuing to negotiate with undertakers for
a fair and equitable cost for burials He said under the Human Services Coalition
they should all receive a statement of summary—should be voting on this next
meeting re implementation The State Department is passing down a new system
of prescreening for health needs for indigent children There will be appointments
to the Advisory Committee for the Office for the Aging later in the meeting
There was discussion re nonsecured foster homes for children who might be
awaiting court action There are a number of counties around Tompkins County,
in addition to Tompkins, who do not have any place to place a child while
awaiting court action
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, said they went over budgets and would
like the committees to submit the revenue sharing requests as soon as possible
Mr Lee said he and Mr Holden represented the county at the Groton Day
Care Center last Sunday and suggested everyone stop by to see it
It was Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Bruce, that the resolution regard-
ing the award of bid for automobiles, be withdrawn Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 221—APPROPRIATIONS—HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1
Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, that the appropriations fisted below be and they hereby are authorized
From Highway Machinery Fund Balance
To Highway Machinery E-5130 300 Supplies & Materials $20,000
From County Road Fund Balance
To Maintenance—Roads & Bridges E-5110 300 Supplies & Materials $40,000
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 222—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1
Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and commit-
tees, that the following transfers of funds be and they hereby are approved
From Highway Code E-5130 200 to E-5130 400—$7,500
D-3310 400 to D-3310 300—$2,000
D-5110 410 to D-5110 810—$2,289 86
From Library Code 7410 830 to 7410 840—$317 91
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 223—APPROPRIATIONS—COUNTY AIRPORT AND
COUNTY JAIL
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr After discussion, a roll call vote
was taken Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Com-
mittee, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to expend
the following amounts from the accounts listed below.
$1,471 52 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds F9550931 for a new boiler at
the airport
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$3,267 47 from the County Building Capital Construction Account for emer-
gency repairs to the elevator at the jail
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 224—AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 57-1973—
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE DEED
(DORMITORY AUTHORITY)
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Culligan, adopted
WHEREAS, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York has requested
a revision of the deed to the Authority to include parking area surrounding the
Tompkins -Cortland College Building, and
WHEREAS, the County previously gave a deed pending completion of a sur-
vey approved by the State, and
WHEREAS, the State has now received an up-to-date accurate survey satis-
factory to the Dormitory Authority, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Resolution No 57-1973, authorizing the execution of a
deed to the Dormitory Authority be amended to authorize execution of a deed in
accordance with the newly completed survey to the Authority,
RESOLVED, furher, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Rela-
tions Committee, That Resolution No 57-1973, be amended to authorize the
Chairman of the Board to execute a deed in accordance with the corrected sur-
vey to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution is contingent upon passage of a con-
current resolution by the County of Cortland
RESOLUTION NO. 225—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1.
Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 52,037 80
Encumbrance 2,051 23
Printing Transfers 2,10126
Comp Insurance 62 39
Airport 1,488 52
Highway 169,181 90
$226,923 10
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 MacNeil placed in nomination the names of the following persons to
serve on the Advisory Committee for the Office for the Aging
Ralph L Williamson
Philip G Johnson
Sylvia Wahl
Caroline Norton
Beth Northrup
James L Gibbs
Ronald G Fowler
Herbert K Ensworth,
Fred Morris
Upon hearing no further nominations, the above-named persons were ap-
pointed to said committee.
Mr Culligan noted they will be looking for someone to replace Ronald
Cotanch on the Board of Managers at the Hospital
On motion, meeting adjourned
M. D.
148 November 11, 1974
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 13 Excused—Representatives Dates, Bruce -2
The members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The minutes of October 28th 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
Minutes of Library Board of Trustees for September 24, copy of a letter from
Judge Bruce Dean to Erie J Miller, Jr , re $6,000 salary increase for County
Judges directed by State of New York for 1974, copy of letter from Judge Bruce
Dean to Howard Stevenson re poor lighting in first floor courtroom, pamphlet
from Department of Transportation re Special Report on Railroads for October,
copy of a letter from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers re opposition to Tompkins County Hospital canceling its contract with
Blue Cross, Attorney General Reports for May -September, minutes of the Execu-
tive Board of South Central New York Resource Conservation and Development
Project for October 30 and report for October, minutes of the Planning & Public
Works Committee meeting for October 29, memorandum to all county department
heads from Personnel Commissioner re revision of Civil Service Rules for Tomp-
kins County, letter from Stewart C Boschwitz, Examiner of NYS Public Service
Commission re Case 80002—NYS Corporation—Cayuga Generating Station, letter
from L Robert Allen, Supervisors, State Revenues and Receivables from the NYS
Department of Audit and Control re Public Service Cases 7689, 4697, 5357, 6645,
5356—Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, licenses and amendments totaling $83 00
issued by Judge Johnson's Office for the period October 1-31, notice from NYS
Department of Public Service Board Electric Generating Siting and the Environ-
ment, advising that the application by NISE&G Corporation for a certificate of
environmental compatibility and public need for the Cayuga Station has been
accepted for docketing, letter from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency re a permit program for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System, resolution from Board of Trustees of TC3 re Capital Equipment resolu-
tion numbers 9 and 12, letter from Department of Transportation, Raymond T
Schuler re appreciation for the board's support for the Rail Preservation Bond
Act of 1974 and letter from Lyle Raymond, Extension Associate, Cooperative
Extension re Finger Lakes Informational meeting November 21, STE 6057 re
Tompkins County Dental Health Service -6058 re Tompkins County Child Service
Package -6043 Early Childhood Training Program for Handicapped Children of
Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga Counties, Assemblywoman Constance Cook acknow-
ledged receipt of Resolution 210 in support of Rail Preservation Bond Act, Book
of Public Response to the Secretary of Transportation's Rail Services Report
Chairman Lee read a letter he wrote to the Clerk of the Board regarding the
Boardman House resolution and read her response assuring that no resolution was
received and was not included on the agenda
Jon Levy spoke under privilege of the floor regarding World Plan Week
in Tompkins County
Mr Culligan introduced Mr George Maurer, a representative of ABC Sand-
blasting Company, who apologized for the delay He said they have received the
draft contract which they are reviewing and they will be in touch soon
Col Richard Comstock, President of the Hospital Board of Managers, men-
tioned that they have made appeals to the NYS Department of Health for a
waiver of some of the penalties they have placed us under as far as grouping is
concerned He asked the Board of Representatives to take action and ask the
State Legislators to urge the NYS Health Department to answer the request for
waivers that have been submitted previously
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Holden, a member of the Budget Committee, reminded everyone about the
information meeting on the budget tonight at 7 p m He said he would like to
have the rules of the board waived to allow the Footings of the Assessment Rolls
November 11, 1974 149
and the Establishment of the Equalization Rates to be presented at this meeting
Mr Culligan, Health Committee, said their next meeting will be held No-
vember 20 at 7 30 p in They hope to recommend an appointment to the Board
of Managers He also said on November 21 there will be a meeting in Mount
Morris Tuberculosis Hospital of 15 counties who utilize the facility The hospital
is going to close
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met this
morning and reviewed the TC3 Budget They acted on a library request for a
consultant and there will be a resolution later in the meeting
Mr Watros reported relative to the revised TC3 Budget The enrollment has
exceeded the budgeted tentative figure Two hundred twenty-five additional stu-
dents have enrolled which is going to require a budget increase He asked the
County Attorney to report on the litigation procedures with Caudill, Rowlett and
Scott
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said he will be meeting next week with
a representative from the State Dormitory Authority and Philip Donohue re
omissions or claims relative to the community college construction
Mr Holden read a letter to the board regarding CETA vocational program
funds
Mr Kerr, Chairman of the Planning & Public Works Committee, said the
committee met last week and covered many items—reorganization of the Southern
Tier East Planning and Development Board—resolutions pertaining to this will
be withdrawn from the agenda today, bids for the safety pond for the Industrial
Development Park—in order to get a firm figure, they will need to advertise
for bids, the work on the thinning of trees in the county is proceeding, there is
a traffic problem at the Judd Falls—Elks Hollow Road intersection and Mr
Stevenson will have recommendations at the next committee meeting November
26
Mr Glenn Turner, Airport Manager, reported the installation of ILS and
other lighting is almost complete and the ILS is in operation at the present time
There was a meeting this morning and have in writing an offer for the sale of land
on which the present Baptist Church now stands This will be considered at their
next meeting to hopefully come up with a recommendation at the first meeting
in December
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said the committee
will be reviewing the report submitted by the Assigned Counsel Administrator
this week
Mr MacNeil said he would like a public hearing November 25 on the estab-
lishment of the Office for the Aging acceptance of the Area Plan The complete
area plan will be available Wednesday to study They held the first meeting of
the Advisory Committee for the Office for the Aging The next meeting will be
November 22 He said it has been indicated in a preliminary way that SSI has
been so successful in converting the AABD over to Social Security perhaps all
income maintenance might go that way and become federal If it does, the county
will be left with the service organization of social services
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, reminded the board of the public infor-
mational meeting tonight on the budget The official public hearing will be held
November 25
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said Mr Tavelli, his assistant, is handling
the Chartair matter and is still negotiating
Mr Haight reported on dog licensing—it is necessary to have a certificate of
rabies vaccination before a license is issued
Mrs Benson noted there is a meeting tonight of the Cooperative Extension
Service
The County Attorney said Mr Bruce called him and asked him to withdraw
the two resolutions regarding Boardman House from the agenda as they do not
have all the information on the finances of ABC Sandblasting Co or the final
draft of the contract
150 November 11, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 226—AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused -
2 Resolution adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget Committee, that the sum of
$1,132,500 00 be appropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Balance to the
following budget items
F9730 600 Tompkins -Cortland Community College
Bond Anticipation Notes $400,000
F9730 700 Hospital Revenue Anticipation Note $600,000
F9550 910 Hospital Construction $132,500
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
It was Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Webster, that resolutions pertain-
ing to the Boardman House and Southern Tier East Planning & Development
Board, be withdrawn from this agenda Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 227—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 1975
PROPOSED BUDGET
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Robey, adopted
RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the proposed budget be held November
25, 1974, in the Court House at 7 30 p m for the purpose of hearing all persons
interested therein who desire to be heard, and the Clerk is hereby directed to
cause a notice of public hearing to be published in the official newspaper of the
county in the manner required by Section 359 of the County Law
Mr Holden submitted the following report relative to mortgage tax monies
received and the allocation thereof for the period April 1, 1974 -September 30,
1974•
MORTGAGE TAX REPORT
Carohne $ 2,825 07
Danby 4,088 45
Dryden 26,216 97
Enfield 3,206 60
Groton 6,909 40
Ithaca—City 69,726 21
Ithaca—Town 26,350 90
Lansing 54,720 82
Newfield 5,800 27
Ulysses 7,899 58
$207,744 27
Your committee finds that of the amount of $26,216 99 to which the Town of
Dryden is entitled, there should be paid to the incorporated Village of Dryden
the sum of $1,747 31 and to the incorporated Village of Freeville the sum of
$439 73, of the amount of $6,909 40 to which the Town of Groton is entitled there
should be paid to the incorporated Village of Groton the sum of $1,537 44, of the
amount of $26,350 90 to which the Town of Ithaca is entitled there should be paid
to the incorporated village of Cayuga Heights the sum of $4,435 60, and of the
amount of $7,899 58 to which the Town of Ulysses is entitled there should be paid
to the incorporated village of Trumansburg the sum of $1,131 94
Your committee therefore recommends the adoption of a resolution to be
presented later in the meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 228—APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -
3 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of the mortgage tax report showing the
amount to be credited to each tax district of the county of the money collected
for the period April 1, 1974 -September 30, 1974, now therefore be it
November 11, 1974 151
RESOLVED, That the report of the Budget Committee 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 distracts of the county in accordance
with said report
At 10 55 a m the meeting was adjourned and board members attended the
Veterans' Day Services at DeWitt Park
The meeting reconvened at 11 40 a m
RESOLUTION NO. 229—WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BUDGET AND
APPORTIONMENT—MUTUAL SELF-INSURANCE PLAN
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused -
2 Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the Budget and Finance Committee estimates that the sum of
$40,000 00 will be required during the year 1975 for the payment of compensation
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 mu-
nicipalities in 1975 the total sum of $40,000 00 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 par-
ticipating municipal corporations, as follows
(Based on 1973 Assessment)
Assessed State Full or True
Value Rate Value Apportionment
Caroline $ 9,376,814 79 $ 11,869,385 $ 427 36
Danby 8,174,470 88 12,021,279 432 83
Dryden 45,478,943 64 71,060,848 2,558 56
Enfield 6,986,994 73 9,571,225 344 61
Groton 17,518,460 81 21,627,728 778 71
Ithaca Town 74,740,356 67 111,552,770 4,016 47
Lansing 71,505,809 73 97,953,163 3,526 82
Newfield 13,449,899 79 17,025,189 612 99
Ulysses 18,616,016 69 26,979,733 97141
Ithaca City 101,637,947 69 147,301,372 5,303 61
Dryden Village 6,062,163 64 9,472,129 34105
Freeville Village 1,508,694 64 2,357,334 84 88
Groton Village 7,796,208 81 9,624,948 346 55
Cayuga Heights 25,162,008 67 37,555,236 1,35218
County 367,485,708 70 524,979,582 18,901 97
Total $775,500,489 $1,110,951,921 $40,000 00
RESOLVED, further, That the county's share of such apportionment being
the sum of $18,901 97 be included on 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 transnut 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 Ad-
ministrator
RESOLUTION NO. 230—APPROVAL OF HUMAN SERVICES COALITION
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Culligan It was Moved by Mrs Ben-
son, that m Items 14-18, "or designee" be added No second was received It was
Moved by Mrs Benson, seconded by Mr Robey, to expand membership to include
152 November 11, 1974
Chairman of Human Services Committee of the City of Ithaca (Total of 31)
Amendment Carried
Mrs Pettengill reviewed and explained the background of this matter After
a lengthy discussion, a roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes—
Representatives Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Robey, Watros, Webster, Benson, Clynes,
Culligan, Lee -10 Noes—Haight, Holden, Kerr -3 Excused -2 Resolution
adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Health and Social Services Com-
mittees, that this Board approves the proposed funding of a Human Services
Coalition to provide continued staffing for a period of thirteen and one-half
months, commencing November 15, 1974 through December 31, 1975, at a cost
not to exceed $37,760 00 for one year and that funding for the organization shall
be $42,480 00 for thirteen and one-half months based on the following formula
50% to be paid by the County, 25% by the School, 121/z% by the City of Ithaca
and 12'2% United Way,
RESOLVED, further, that it is the intention of the Coalition to approach the
towns within the County of Tompkins requesting a contribution from them of the
City of Ithaca's share
RESOLVED, further, that the Governing Board of the Human Services
Coalition shall be composed of thirty-one active members and shall be as desig-
nated below
1 Chairman of the County Board of Representatives
Board of Representatives Human Services Committee Chairmen
2 Social Services Committee Chairman
3 Health Committee Chairman
4 Mayor, City of Ithaca
5 Health Department, designated from Health Committee by Committee
Chairman
6 Mental Health, designated from Health Committee by Committee Chair-
man
7 Hospital, designated from Health Committee by Committee Chairman
8 Extension, Intergovernmental Relations Committee by Committee Chair-
man
9 Extension, Intergovernmental Relations Committee by Committee Chair-
man
10 Chairman of the Ithaca Board of Education
11 Chairman of the BOCES Board
12 Chairman of the United Way
13 Chairman of the Social Planning Council
14 Social Services Commissioner
15 Health Department Commissioner
16 Mental Health Commissioner
17. Hospital Administrator
18 Extension Director
19 Comprehensive Health Planning Director
20 County Administrator—ex officio
21 Youth Bureau Director
22 City Comptroller—ex officio
23 Ithaca Schools Superintendent
24 Central Schools representative
25 BOCES Superintendent
26 Executive Director United Way
27 Chairman of the Planners Committee
28 Chairman of the At Large Committee
29 Two other persons—one from the Planners and one from the At Large
Committees
30 Chairman of Human Services Committee of the City of Ithaca
RESOLVED, further, that all coalition funders recognize and accept a com-
mitment on their part to submit all new requests for funds in the form of human
service program or project proposals involving more than a single agency or
group for evaluation and recommendation by the Coalition
November 11, 1974 153
RESOLVED, further, that the Coalition shall undergo an intensive structural
and procedural evaluation at the end of each year of its operation After the first
year of operation, the Coalition shall be evaluated according to how well it has
met its established goals
RESOLVED, further, that _the sum of $2,400 00 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund to Social Services Administration Account No 6010 400 Con-
tractual and other expenses, to pay for the County's share from November 15,
1974 through December 31, 1974,
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
It was Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller, that the rules of the
Board be waived to allow the resolutions pertaining to establishing Equalization
Rates and Adoption of Footings of Assessment Rolls, to be considered at this
meeting Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 231—ESTABLISHING COUNTY EQUALIZATION RATES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr After discussion, resolution was
adopted
WHEREAS, the State Board of Equalization and Assessment has established
Advisory Equalization Rates for 1974 Assessment Rolls based on State Equaliza-
tion Rates estabhshed for rolls completed in 1973 adjusted for changes m level
of assessment of 1974 Assessment Rolls, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 804 of the Real Property Tax Law, the
ratio or percentage which the assessed value of the property in each district
bears to its full value is hereby established as follows
Towns of Caroline —70
Danby —60
Dryden —57
Enfield —62
Groton —78
Ithaca —62
Lansing —69
Newfield —70
Ulysses —61
City of Ithaca —65
RESOLUTION NO. 232—ADOPTION OF REGULAR AND SUPPLEMENTAL
REPORTS ON FOOTINGS OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -
3 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the regular and supplemental reports of the Budget Com-
mittee 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 1974
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOOTING
OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS
1974
FOR COUNTY PURPOSE ONLY
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
6,056,074
279,703
6,335,777
203,68d
Freeville Vill
1,433,529
76,698
1,510,227
56,655
Total—Inside Corp
7,489,603
356,401
7,846,004
260,335
Outside Corp
_39,108,488
670,574
39,779,062
468,000
Totals
46,598,091
1,026,975
47,625,066
728,335
GROTON—Groton Village
7,736,606
240,462
7,977,068
196,360
Outside Corp
9,867,795
239,686
10,107,481
367,060
Totals
17,604,401
480,148
18,084,549
563,420
ITHACA—Cayuga Heights
24,626,828
807,137
25,433,965
250,975
Outside Corp
51,077,218
1,216,045
52,293,263
683,310
Totals
75,704,046
2,023,182
77,727,228
934,285
ULYSSES—Trumansburg
5,591,510
263,770
5,855,280
146,720
Outside Corp.
13,215,428
294,882
13,510,310
445,740
Totals
18,806,938
558,652
19,365,590
592,460
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOOTING OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Prepared in 1974 For County Purpose Only
To the Board of Representatives 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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Town of Caroline 34,747
1,669,640
9,007,930
207,525
371,261
Town of Danby 33,286
1,160,650
7,587,370
185,325
149,746
Town of Dryden 58,286
6,307,890
36,745,570
728,335
1,026,975
Town of Enfield 22,207
1,311,890
7,610,430
765,680
129,062
Town of Groton 30,725
2,633,930
16,523,670
563,420
480,148
Town of Ithaca 16,293
14,556,540
73,103,130
934,285
2,023,182
Town of Lansing 37,789
8,816,400
42,792,970
523,910
631,909
Town of Newfield 36,997
1,609,600
11,428,240
194,800
301,227
Town of Ulysses 19,818
4,182,130
18,594,350
592,460
558,652
City of Ithaca 2,940
17,420,490
96,808,300
1,845,450
4,059,108
TOTALS 293,088
$59,669,160
$320,201,960
$6,541,190
$9,731,270
521,611
1,034,069
10,580,856
439,073
1,644,151
3,535,201
33,606,882
2,654,802
805,048
4,258,042
$59,079,735
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Subject to Special
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(Total Col 3-5-6)
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Real Property and
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HIGHWAY TAXES
(Col 7 less Col 4)
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Property Within
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Subject to
GENERAL and
HIGHWAY TAXES
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Town of Caroline
Town of Danby
9,900,802
8,771,185
9,693,277
8,585,860
9,693,277
8,585,860
1,752,670
936,500
Town of Dryden
48,353,401
47,625,066
7,846,004
39,779,062
13,654,200
Town of Enfield
8,178,565
7,412,885
7,412,885
632,440
Town of Groton
18,647,969
18,084,549
7,977,068
10,107,481
3,670,980
Town of Ithaca
78,661,513
77,727,228
25,433,965
52,293,263
75,004,290
Town of Lansing
77,031,761
76,507,851
76,507,851
4,855,490
Town of Newfield
14,384,269
14,189,469
14,189,469
2,256,475
Town of Ulysses
19,958,050
19,365,590
5,855,280
13,510,310
6,040,140
City of Ithaca
105,125,450
103,280,000
103,280,000
152,291,810
TOTALS
$389,012,965
$382,471,775
$47,112,317
$335,359,458
$261.094.995
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11,653,472
9,707,685
62,007,601
8,811,005
22,318,949
153,665,803
81,887,251
16,640,744
25,998,190
257,417,260
$650,107,960
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RESOLUTION NO. 233—AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN CONSULTANT—
LIBRARY
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Haight Discussion followed and a
roll call vote resulted as follows Ayes—Representatives Haight, Livesay, MacNeil,
Miller, Watros, Webster, Benson, Culligan -8 Noes—Clynes, Holden, Kerr, Lee -
4 Excused -3 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations Com-
mittee, that the sum of $3,800 00 be appropriated from the Library Fund Balance
to L7410 400 to provide monies for the purpose of hiring a consultant to study
the effectiveness of providing library services and also examine operation and
management of the library with emphasis on the effectiveness of coordinating
of personnel resources,
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 234—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -
3 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and commit-
tees, that the following transfers of funds be and they hereby are approved
From Airport B-5610 400 to B-5610 200 —$267 79
From Probation A-3140 200 to A-3140 300 —$400 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 235—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -12 Noes -0 Excused -
3 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and commit-
tees, that the following appropriations from the Contingent Fund (Code A1990)
be and they hereby are approved
Health —Code A-4042—$3,000 00
Probation—Code A-3140-400—$2,000 00
Personnel—Code A-1430-400—$3,000 00
RESOLVED, further, That the County Admmastrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 236—AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING—OFFICE
FOR THE AGING—AREA PLAN
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, That a public hearing to consider the Area Plan—Office for the
Aging be held November 25, 1974 at 9 30 a m in the Board Chambers of the
Court House, Ithaca, New York
Upon the request of Mr Miller, an Executive Session of the Board was held
at this time
The meeting reconvened and it was Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr
Webster, and adopted, that Resolution No 218—Creation of Prosecution Fund—
Reduction of Petty Cash—District Attorney, be lifted from the table
RESOLUTION NO 218—CREATION OF PROSECUTION FUND—REDUCTION OF
PETTY CASH—DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes—Representatives
Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay, MacNeil, Miller, Watros, Webster, Clynes, Culligan,
Lee -11 Noes—Benson-1 Excused -3 Adopted Mr Lee designated the County
Admimstrator and Deputy to act on behalf of carrying out this resolution
158 November 18, 1974
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, and request of the District Attorney, That a Prosecution Fund in the
amount of $4,500 to be established for the District Attorney in accordance with
Section 705 of the County Law,
RESOLVED, further, That orders for payment from said fund shall be
countersigned by the Chairman of the Board of Representatives or his designee,
RESOLVED, further, that the Petty Cash Fund for the District Attorney
shall be reduced to $500
On motion, meeting adjourned
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1974
To Phyllis B Howell, Clerk
Board of Representatives
Court House,
Ithaca, New York
I hereby request you to call a special meeting of the Board of Representatives
of Tompkins County, New York, to be held in the Representatives' Chambers of
the Court House, Ithaca, New York on Monday, November 18, 1974 at 8 30 a m
for the Hospital Construction Committee to give its report and recommendations
to the Board of Representatives
Gary A. Lee, Chairman
Board of Representatives
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8 30 a m
Present 10 Absent Representatives Benson, Haight, Livesay, MacNeil (all
arrived) -4
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
Mr Culligan, Chairman of the Health Committee, said the Hospital Construc-
tion Committee has made their final recommendation
Mr Stevenson, Chairman of the Hospital Construction Committee, presented
their final recommendation that Option C (new building at $22 6 million and use
of approximately 30,000 square feet of existing buildings) be adopted
Mr Larry Hoffman, architect, reviewed Option C
A lengthy discussion followed Mr Kerr noted there is an informational
meeting in Newfield November 20 It was decided to hold informational meetings
on Option C in three various locations in the county The dates and places to be
decided later by the Health Committee
The Chairman asked for a summary of Option C (See summary submitted
Nov 22, 1974)
MEMORANDUM
TO Health Committee, Board of Representatives
FROM Hospital Construction Committee
DATE November 22, 1974
Any attempt to summarize the past studies of Tompkins County's health
needs, with particular emphasis centered on the Tompkins County Hospital's
adequacy to meet these needs is, to say the least, a ponderous undertaking Yet
some type of "broad brush" summary is necessary to properly evaluate the most
recent report of the Hospital Construction Committee.
November 18, 1974 159
To date eight similar investigations have been conducted by highly qualified
concerns In addition the New York State Health Department and the New York
Bureau of Facilities Construction have been consulted Concurrently hospital
certification standards have grown increasingly stringent Costs reported in the
studies have ranged from a low of $13,000,000 (for renovation and additional
construction) to a high of from $25,000,000 to $31,000,000 depending on the course
slated Bed numbers ranged from a low of 215 to a high of 383
One year ago the Tompkins County Board of Representatives asked for an
additional study that would put all past studies in proper perspective with respect
to the health needs of the County, (1) that would meet current certification
standards, (2) increase the efficiencies of operation, and (3) if possible, meet the
limitations of Resolutions 299 and 303 of 1973
Thus, because of the magnitude of the investigation, the Hospital Construc-
tion Committee engaged the services of two local architectural firms (x) who,
in turn, engaged a firm of hospital and health services consultants (y) to assist
them As the study progressed, the report of the New York Bureau of Facilities
Construction of 1971 was constantly reviewed Certification standards could not
be fully met unless unrealistic and exorbitant renovation was undertaken
(x)—Levatich, Miller, and Hoffman
Fred Thomas Associates
(y)—E D Rosenfeld Associates (New York City)
It, therefore, appeared highly desirable to study a number of alternative
options that ranged from fractional renovation to a complete new structure The
current report differs from its predecessors in that instead of specifying building
design as such, its emphasis is on hospital functions and their interrelationships
Once the principles or functions have been clearly delineated for Tompkins
County—then—and only then can one properly evaluate actual construction
Thus, the voluminous functional plan documents space needs, interrelation-
ships of space, and staffing patterns Then the architects estimated construction
costs (including escalations for the possible effects of inflation) Since a fi-
nancial feasibility study is required by New York State with a Phase 2 appli-
cation, such a study was made by Price Waterhouse & Co
Concisely outlined, the Construction Committee drew its conclusions from
the following sources
(1) Past need studies,
(2) The verification of need and projected bed requirements presented by
E D Rosenfeld Associates,
(3) The functional plan implications of that need,
(4) The architectural implications, as outlined by the architects, of imple-
menting the functional plan, and
(5) The financial implications, as outlined by Price Waterhouse & Co of
implementing the functional plan, including staffing
The financial implications of operating the facility at projected occupancy levels
of 75% and 85% were tested
An analysis of each hospital department was made Their physical require-
ments, staff, present and future status were investigated to determine whether
the facilities were satisfactory for their designated function
Need for new facilities appears in two broad areas
The first is core facilities; i e surgical suite, Radiology, Laboratories, and
Rehabilitation medicine Modern medical practice, current technology and the
requirements of advanced equipment dictate relocation The physical constraints
of existing building perimeters and floor to floor heights make it impractical to
utilize the existing buildings for these functions
The second is patient care areas, i e inpatient rooms and their required
ancillary facilities Here the need for a new facility is not so obvious However,
160 November 18, 1974
some patient rooms are too small to perform certain necessary emergency pro-
cedures and the same physical constraints referred to above seriously impede
efficiency The patient care units could be renovated to eliminate the substandard
size spaces, to satisfy the numerous New York Health Department mandates and
code requirements, and to provide a more advanced level of health care How-
ever, the physical effect of such a renovation involves additional nursing stations
and a decrease in the number of beds per unit Accordingly, more staff is re-
quired to care for fewer patients and inefficiencies brought about by physical
constraints are compounded The need for new patient care units may not be as
critical as for core facilities, but the advantages in terms of both health care
delivery and operating efficiency is clear
Options B-1, B-2 and B-4, at total project costs between $16 7 million and
$18 5 million have several inherent problems in common First, they all require
substantial interruption of services in their implementation The result is loss
of revenues and reduced levels of health services during the construction phase
Second, the resulting hospital will remain inefficient in terms of the quantity of
staff required for successful operation Third, the facility would remain, to vary-
ing degrees, outdated in terms of patient care Fourth and most important, the
physical constraints of the existing building and the available locations for con-
nection to a new core make it impractical to generate the functional relationships
called for in the space program In defense of these options, they all utilize the
existing power plant, utility lines and parking as well as nearly all of existing
attractive buildings
The "new building" options (A at $22 5 million, C at $20 6 million and D)
all solve the inherent problems of the 'B' Options They all provide for the
efficient, high level of medical care which Tompkins County needs Additionally,
the Financial Feasibility Report indicates that a new hospital would operate
without subsidy long before a renovated one Option 'D' has the additional ad-
vantage of possibly being located near the population center of the County The
cost of this single advantage, however, appears excessive Site acquisition, site
development and utilities, roads, parking, and a central heating and air-con-
ditioning facility will cost approximately 4 million dollars In addition, the delay
would result in a cost escalation estimated at ten percent per year The resultant
facility could cost up to six million dollars more than Option A (assuming a
suitable site could be found) and would provide the same level of service as a
building on the present site
Option C requires the use of approximately 30,000 sq ft of an existing
building The areas programmed to be in such renovated space are administra-
tion, Educational Resource Center, Community Services, and portions of General
Services The location of these spaces within an existing structure would in no
appreciable way affect the level of medical service the total facility could pro-
vide The advantages of Option A over Option C do not seem to justify the esti-
mated two million dollar additional expense
The impact of Option 'C' on the cost of hospital services is as follows
The additional costs due to capital improvement would raise per day costs
approximately 20% in 1979 This increase would occur over those caused by in-
flation This impact would reduce to about 12% by 1987 and eventually to about
3% in 1998
Since the operation of this hospital would be without a deficit, no subsidy
would be required for operation However, the deficit generated in getting into
the new facility would have to be paid by the community at large The cost to the
taxpayers of the community would be approximately $1 50 per $1,000 of assessed
valuation for five years Approximately 20% of this additional tax would be to
offset the deficit already existing By contrast, the 'B' Options would require a
continuous tax subsidy to make up for operational deficits in addition to the
subsidy for construction and renovation
In our opinion, Option 'C' offers the best value to the people of Tompkins
November 18, 1974 161
County by providing a facility which can provide for excellence in health service
at the lowest reasonable cost
In summary, the Hospital Construction Committee by presenting a complete
Functional Plan tailored to the health needs of the community, specifies its
choice of the options presented, and documents the Financial Feasibility of its
recommendations for the consideration by Tompkins County Board of Represen-
tatives The recommendation of this committee is predicated on the understand-
ing that the Tompkins County Hospital's Board of Managers and adnunistration,
having reviewed the entire report, finds the staffing patterns and space alloca-
tions as projected fundamentally sound, feasible, and attainable It is hopeful
that this presentation has answered questions that may have arisen during the
Committee deliberations However, should germane questions still exist we are
here to answer them
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TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
COST PROJECTIONS
Year
Principal $/In -Pat $/Out -Pat.
Patient & Interest In -Patient Out -Patient Day Day
Days $ % $ % $ Amort Amort,
1979 61,050 2,028,000 80 1,622,400 20 405,600 26 60 1,110
1982 61,050 1,885,000 78 1,470,300 22 414,700 2410 1,135
1987 61,050 1,647,000 76 1,251,700 24 395,300 20 50 1,085
1992 61,050 1,408,000 74 1,041,900 26 366,100 1710 1,005
1997 61,050 1,107,000 72 797,000 28 310,000 13 :0 850
2002 61,050 889,000 70 622,300 30 266,700 10 20 730
2006 61,050 714,000 68 485,500 32 228,500 800 630
ASSUMPTIONS -
1) 75% occupancy -61,050 patient days
2) Essentially same birth rate continues
3) No significant change in surgical techniques are adopted
4) Significant indrease in out-patient services in next 30 years
'Amortization
1,200,000 @ 6%=% 20 years
19,448,000 @ 6%=% 30 years
20,648,000 Total
Principal Payments $733,800 to $670,600
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On motion, meeting adjourned at 9 42 a m
TOMPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL
COST PROJECTIONS
Population Patient Principal $/In -Pat $/Out -Pat.
of Service Days/ Patient & Interest In -Patient Out -Patient Day Day
Year Area Thousand Days $ % $ % $ Amort Amort.
1979 59,800 975 58,300 2,028,000 80 1,622,400 20 405,600 27 80 1,110
1982 61,050 950 58,000 1,885,000 78 1,470,300 22 414,700 25 40 1,135
1987 63,100 950 59,950 1,647,000 76 1,251,700 24 395,300 2090 1,085
1992 65,300 900 58,770 1,408,000 74 1,041,900 26 366,100 17 70 1,005
1997 67,500 900 60,750 1,107,000 72 797,000 28 310,000 1310 850
2002 69,850 850 59,400 889,000 70 622,300 30 266,700 10 50 730
2006 72,200 850 61,400 714,000 68 485,500 32 228,500 7 90 630
ASSUMPTIONS -
1) 1977 Population of Service Area approximately 59,000
2) 1000 bed days/population in 1977
3) Adequate medical staff will be attracted and retained
4) Service area growth of approximately 7%/decade '
5) Use of hospital beds and days will decrease to 850/thousand in 2002
6) Essentially same birth rate continues
7) No significant change in surgical techniques are adopted
8) Significant increase in out-patient services in next 30 years
*Amortization
1,200,000 @ 61/2% 20 years
19,448,000 @ 6%2% 30 years
20,648,000 Total
Principal Payments $733,800 to $670,600
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PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 25, 1974
AREA PLAN—OFFICE FOR THE AGING
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9 30 a m. and the Clerk read
the notice of Pubhc Hearing which was published in the official newspapers
Chairman Lee turned the hearing over to Mr MacNeil who explained five
minor changes that were made in the plan
Mr. Philip Johnson, representing the Advisory Committee who reviewed the
plan, said the members are strongly in support of the area plan as submitted to
the Board of Representatives November 15th and as amended
Mrs. Helen Vandervort expressed appreciation to members of the board, Hugh
MacNeil and Mike Martin.
Sylvia Wahl said the members of the Advisory Council wish to express their
appreciation to Susan Clark, Mike Martin, and members of the voluntary ad hoc
committee
Mr Baldwin expressed thanks for all the time spent and feels we should all
be proud of the plan
Mrs Livesay endorsed Mrs Wahl's thanks to the volunteer help for all their
time and efforts She asked for a clarification of Item 11 and 13 on the direct
provision of service and on the nutrition program
Mr. Bruce extended thanks to Mrs Vandervort, Dan Carey, Ernest Cole, Mr
Johnson and everyone else involved.
Mr. MacNeil also thanked Rev Williamson who conducted a survey in the
Town of Lansing which included every senior citizen
The public hearing was closed at 9 47 a m
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Excused—Representative Dates -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes of the November llth meeting were approved subject to cor-
rection by the clerk
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filmg
and/or referred to the proper committee for action.
STE A-95 reviews for October 14 to November 14, The weekly review from
Tompkins County Hospital, letter of thanks from Tompkins County Veterans' Day
Committee from Chairman Lee for his participation in Veterans' Day celebration;
final list of equalization rates from State Board of Equalization and Assessment;
copy of the order of Tompkins County PERE Docket No S-0011; "Sense of the
Body Resolution in Support of Beverage Container Deposit Legislation" from
Cornell Umversity Senate, copy of Town of Caroline 1975 Budget, Bonded and
Temporary Indebtedness from Town of Dryden, letter from Helen Vandervort
Legislative Committee of Tompkins County Senior Citizens re 65 years and older
qualification for real property tax deductions, resolution from Cortland County
re Audit of TC3 Capital Expenditures—Claim 87, memorandum from T G Payne
re notice to taxpayers—levy and collection of taxes, summary of Tompkins County
Sewer Agency meeting of October 31, copy of letter from Andy T Ritchie to
Hospital administrator re bilking matters at hospital; discovery rules proposed by
Public Service Comnussion staff for use m Case 80002 NYSE&G Cayuga Station,
recommendations of Medical Board of Tompkins County for Option "C", minutes
of library Board of Trustees for October 22, Social Services Appropriations for
September, 1974, Hospital weekly review for November 18; "Program Update"
November 25, 1974 165
from Cooperative Extension, regulations and resolutions re Public Access to
Records; notice of claim on behalf of Phyllis Gold against Tompkins County
Hospital and Tompkins County; request from Newfield News to be given due
consideration when County Board selects official newspapers for 1975, copies
of acknowledgement of Public Service Commission of Daniel Hoffman and James
Schmidt petitioning for late intervention in the proceeding of NYSE&G - Cayuga
Generating Station; proposed amendment to the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 from Office of Local Government; South Central New York Resource
Conservation and Development Project Executive Board minutes of November 20,
letter from Kenneth H Myers, President of Citizens Savings Bank, in support of
"Option C" for Tompkins County Hospital, "Report of the Office of Public Coun-
sel" from Rail Services Planning Office, minutes of Hospital Board of Managers
for October 21
Under privilege of the floor, Mrs Eunice Weber from the Town of Caroline
spoke to the Board regarding the septic tank sludge dumping pit in the Town of
Caroline Citizens have expressed concern throughout the township She requested
a date be set for a meeting to correct this situation
Dr Kathleen Gaffney, Health Commissioner, said the situation has been
continuing since late spring The Health Department and Board of Health have
met with the people in Caroline An environmental conservation permit was
issued without a local review but through extensive work and legal counsel,
it was found there is no basis at this point for them to move for a removal
of that permit At the present time odors are not a grounds for local health
department actions She said there is a study underway to see if the Cayuga
Heights Sewage Treatment Plant can handle extra sludge She said she would
ask the Board of Health to set up another meeting with Caroline residents
Mr Miller said he received sheets with signatures of Caroline residents
who are upset about this situation He said Mr Liguori, County Planning Com-
missioner, feels within two or three months they should have more information
on the Cayuga Heights situation and information as to whether the dumping in
Caroline could be transferred to the plant sooner than expected
Mr Bruce, Chairman of the Administration Committee and a member of the
Budget Committee, said he will be setting meetings for the remainder of the
year With respect to the budget, he reminded that the Budget Committee has
declined to take action re any proposed new positions in the 1975 budget.
This does not mean they have disapproved new positions because positions are
not established simply by putting them in the budget After proposed positions
go through proper procedures and are established, then money will be appropri-
ated He also reported that they decided to separate the revenue sharing
proposals from the budget About 20 proposals for revenue sharing were referred
to standing committees and they have received back committee recommendations
for 13 and are waiting for final committee action They are going to hold the
revenue sharing open until final action has been taken on all the revenue sharing
proposals
Mr Culligan, Health Committee Chairman, reported they met Friday He
said November 26 at 7 30 p m at Boynton Jr High School there will be an
informational meeting regarding the hospital and December 4th at Dryden
High School The Committee gave Dr Gaffney permission to sign two contracts
with Blue Cross on some work the Health Department does They are considering
name for vacancy on the Board of Managers of the Hospital There will be two
more vacancies in December.
Mr Clynes reported that a group of college students are going to put on a
Thanksgiving Dinner at Titus Towers He said the Nutrition Program has ap-
proval on state funding
Mr Culligan expressed concern over a bill for taxi service to Syracuse
for handicapped children He felt perhaps there is another less expensive method
County Attorney Williamson and the Personnel Commissioner, Mr Hurlbut,
explained this matter was looked into and this seemed to be the most feasible
and less expensive type of service.
166 November 25, 1974
Chairman Lee said Dr Hart has volunteered to give tours of the hospital
facility
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee Chairman, said the
committee met this morning and will meet again December 5th at 7 30 p m
Mrs Livesay mentioned there are two vacancies on the Human Rights
Commission and she will lay two names to be considered on the table and hope-
fully appoint them at the next meeting - Mrs Martha Tolles and Mrs Tommie
Fish She attended meetings regarding a county youth bureau A committee
was appointed to work with her to form an ad hoc committee A meeting is
tentatively set for January 15 The Municipal Officers Association will be meeting
December 18 There has been an attempt to have the town boards participate in
the Human Services Coalition by having them take up by population the towns
share of what the city is designated to put in as their share of the coordinator's
budget
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, said they met November
13 They have resolutions on the agenda for labor grade changes and reclassifi-
cations They were asked to review the moving expenses policy They had a
meeting and revised it and hopefully can consider this in two weeks They also
went into salary adjustments for the County Clerk and Probation Director
They will be withdrawing a resolution from today's agenda re TC3 positions
Mr Robey requested that the matter of policy of moving expenses be
on the next agenda
Mr Kerr, Chairman of the Planning and Public Works Committee, said the
committee discussed proposals coming up in the future for action on county -
owned land The next committee meeting will be held tomorrow at 4 30 p m
Mr Miller, Chairman of the Public Safety and Correction Committee, said
they met November 18 and discussed several items Later in the meeting they
will be suggesting amendments to the budget The Committee met with Mr
Robert Stolp, Administrator of the Assigned Counsel Plan, to go over the
memorandum submitted The committee also discussed salaries of county fudges
but nothing was decided He mentioned an item concerning interdepartmental
cooperation and he is checking into that matter He will present a resolution
later in the meeting re opposition to legislation relative to licensing of water -
well drillers which he is supporting He will also be nominating someone to
serve on the Fire Advisory Board later in the meeting
Mr Lee feels the County Attorney should be instructed to outline criteria
or policy in detail re payment of indigent defendant bills After discussion,
the chairman asked the county attorney to work with Mr Stolp on the criteria
Mr Holden mentioned he attended a meeting of GIAC They are trying to
work something out with Southside Center They would like to expand their
programs
Mrs Benson said the Cooperative Extension had an annual meeting last
week They have an expanded nutrition program and it has been successful
in educating people
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, said there is nothing new since the
last meeting He said copies of the proposed contract with Mall Airways were
mailed out He said he has not received the financial information on ABC
Sandblasting Company nor the proposed contract
It was moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr and Carried that two
resolutions pertaining to the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Develop-
ment Board be withdrawn and considered at the next meeting, STE Board is in
the process of reorganizing, also, two resolutions pertaining to Boardman House
and one for reclassification of positions - TC3
RESOLUTION NO. 237—ADOPTION OF AREA PLAN—
OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Robey, adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law to
consider the Area Plan - Office for the Aging, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 25th day of November, 1974,
November 25, 1974 167
at 9 30 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 Health Committee, that said Area
Plan - Office for the Aging be and the same hereby is adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 238—CREATION OF POSITION—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Assistant Cook (05-11), labor grade V, non-competitive class,
be created effective immediately, said position having been duly advertised
RESOLUTION NO. 239—CREATION OF POSITION—HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Personnel Committees,
That one position of Hospital Maintenance Foreman (13-23), labor grade XIII,
competitive class, be abolished, and one position of Refrigeration and Air-
conditioning Mechanic (11-25), labor grade XI, non-competitive class (pending
approval by State Civil Service Commission), be created, effective immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 240—SALARY ADJUSTMENT—COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE'
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -
1 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That Lucille
Grinnell, Deputy Clerk, be paid at the County Clerk's salary for the period from
November 1, 1974, to the date a new County Clerk is appointed, monies available
in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO 241—SALARY ADJUSTMENT—ACTING PROBATION
DIRECTOR
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Ayes -14 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Personnel Committees, That Donald Wilson, as Acting Probation Director, be
paid at the rate of two-thirds of the Probation Director salary, labor grade XVI,
Step A, and one-third of his present salary, labor grade XIV, Step C, for the
period from September 9, 1974, until the date a new Probation Director reports
for work, monies available in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO 242—CREATION OF POSITION—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Farm Laborer (01-01), labor grade I, labor class,
be abolished and one position of Maintenance Man (07-06), Labor grade VII, non-
competitive class, be created effective immediately, monies available in the 1974
Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 243—RECLASSIFICATION AND REGRADING OF POSITION
—SOCIAL SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Livesay, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That the position of Coordinator—Work Relief (05-14), Labor grade V,
competitive class, be reclassified to Welfare Employment Representative (09-23),
Labor grade IX, competitive class, effective immediately, monies available in
the 1974 Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 244—OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Holden After discussion, it was
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Watros, That the resolution be tabled
Motion to table adopted with representatives Culligan and Miller casting dissent-
ing votes
i RESOLVED, That this Board opposes Senator Bill No 7432 and its com-
panion bill Assembly Bill No A-8710 which would require licensing of well
drillers and pump installation men in the State of New York, on the grounds set
168 November 25, 1974
forth in letter of Supervisor Harold B Payton of the Town of Caroline copy
of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board and will be forwarded to the
respective legislators representing Tompkins County
RESOLUTION NO. 245—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Watros, seconded by Mr. Holden Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused
—1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $2,064 65 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are Claim No 87—Con-
struction Costs—$2,064 65
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
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. 246—RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION—SOCIAL
SERVICES
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Bruce, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services and Personnel Com-
mittees, That one position of Food Service Helper (02-02), Labor grade II, labor
class, be reclassified to Assistant Cook (05-11), Labor grade V, non-competitive
class, effective immediately, monies available in the 1974 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 247—APPORTIONMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Watros Ayes -14 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the report of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee
relative to the report of the Commissioners of Elections pertaining to the elec-
tion expenses for the year 1974 be accepted and that the amount therein men-
tioned be levied upon and collected from the taxable property of Tompkins
County and the several towns and city therein.
RESOLUTION NO. 248—RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION—ITHACA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM
Moved by Mr Culligan, unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, the Ithaca College Football Team has just concluded its regular
season undefeated with nine victories and no losses,
WHEREAS, the Lambert Bowl was awarded to Ithaca for the best small
college football team in the east,
WHEREAS, more than thirty new records were set by the 1974 team,
WHEREAS, many Tompkins County young men and others from Central New
York State are members of this team,
RESOLVED, on motion of Representative Donald J Culligan and seconded
unanimously by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, that this board
commends the outstanding achievement of the Ithaca College Football Team
whose record was inspirational to the students and faculty of the school and also
the entire community,
RESOLVED, that the outstanding performance of the team is a tribute to
the attitude and commitment of the members of the team,
RESOLVED, further, that this Board commends the Head Coach of the Ithaca
College Football Team, Jim Butterfield, and each member of his fine staff for a
task well done,
RESOLVED, further, that this Board on behalf of the entire community ex-
presses to each individual member of the team best wishes for success in all
their future endeavors,
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies
of this resolution to Coach James Butterfield and the Director of Athletics
at Ithaca College, Charles Kerr.
November 25, 1974 169
RESOLUTION NO. 249—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—COUNTY LIBRARY
Moved by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr. Robey, adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Library and
the Budget and Finance Committee, that the following transfer of funds be
and they hereby are approved:
From 7410 830 to 7410 810 Retirement $550 00
7410 840 Compensation 100 00
7410 860 Health Ins 80 00
7410 400 to 7410 200 Equipment 375 50
RESOLVED, further, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfers on his books
RESOLUTION NO. 250—INCREASE OF POSTAGE METER ACCOUNT—PRINT
AND SUPPLY
Moved by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -13 Noes -0 Excused -2
Adopted.
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the Postage Meter Account be increased by $500 00 to a total of $1,500 00,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized to make said transfer on his books.
RESOLUTION NO. 251—SPECIAL GRADE CROSSING LEVY—LEHIGH VALLEY
RAILROAD COMPANY
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted
WHEREAS, the State of New York is entitled to certain monies in the
amount of $4,662 57 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
WHEREAS, said cases are designated as Public Service Case -Nos. 7689, 4697,
5357, 6645, and 5356 (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
according to procedures outlined by the Department of Audit and Control and
apportioned 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
Admuustrator 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 'Committee and the Director
of Assessments, That the sum of $4,662 57 due the State of New York by the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company arising out of the elimination of railroad
crossings in the Towns of Newfield and Ithaca and City of Ithaca as listed
below
PSC 5357 Town of Newfield $ 212 63
PSC 6645 Town of Ithaca 44314
PSC 5356 Town of Ithaca 2,759 31
PSC 7689 City of Ithaca 1,089 70
PSC 4697 Town of Newfield 157 79
$4,662 57
be apportioned against the real property owned by the railroad within the County
of Tompkins, a summary of which is set forth below, the particularization being
on file with the Clerk of the Board and Director of Assessments,
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 Charge,
RESOLVED, further, That the amounts due the state will be paid only if
and when collected,
170 November 25, 1974
RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Assessments be and hereby is
authorized and directed to add the said amounts to the several tax rolls and
tax warrants of the Tax Districts as shown m the above summary
RESOLUTION NO. 252—ON AUDIT.
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mrs Benson After discussion about As-
signed Counsel bills, a roll call resulted—Ayes--14 Noes -0 Excused -1
Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins charge-
able to
General Fund $ 62,327 40
Encumbrance 527 56
Dog Fund 2,062 00
Airport 2,307 30
Highway 66,937 07
$134,161 33
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 Miller placed in nomination the name of Assistant Chief P Kennedy
Reeves to replace Chief Charles Weaver as an alternate member of the Fire
Advisory Board to take effect January 13, 1975 Upon hearing no further nomi-
nations, Mr Reeves was appointed
Mrs Livesay laid the names of Mrs Martha Tolles and Mrs Tomnue Fish
on the table, to fill vacancies on the Human Rights Commission
Chairman Lee announced pursuant to Resolution No 105 passed by this ,
board which authorized us to enter into a cooperative venture with the Town
of Lansing to make application regarding Cayuga Station, he appointed the Plan-
ning and Public Works Committee, Mr Haight, Frank Liguori, and Robert Earle
is to designate an individual to represent the Environmental Management Council
He and Supervisor McDermott are writing a letter to the Chairman of Seneca
and Cayuga Counties asking them to designate their individual The Town of
Lansing is designating three from their town board
Mr Miller spoke about the importance of the septic tank sludge dumping
in Caroline and asked that the County Attorney set up a meeting He feels it is
a county problem
'Chairman Lee asked the Board to reserve the evening of December 2, Friday,
December 6th at 7 30 p m and, if necessary, December 7th, for working sessions
of the board re the hospital question Members expressed the fact that they feel
all meetings should be open
Mr Haight reported that in 1973 1,050 dogs were vaccinated and in 1974-
3,251
The meeting was adjourned at 12 06 p m to' 7 30 p m this evening
PUBLIC HEARING
TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET -1975
NOVEMBER 25, 1974
Chairman Lee opened the public hearing on the 1975 Tompkins County
Budget at 7 30 p m
The Clerk read the notice of public hearing as it was published in the
official newspapers
The Chairman turned the meeting over to Robert Bruce, Chairman of the
November 25, 1974 171
Budget Committee, who asked the County Administrator, John Murphy, to
present the budget
The public hearing was closed at 7 45 p m.
ADJOURNED MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 1974
The Chairman called the adjourned meeting to order at 7 55 p.m.
Present 14 Excused—Representative Dates -1
RESOLUTION NO. 253—ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden It was Moved by Mr Miller,
seconded by Mr. Webster, That the amount of the Assigned Counsel Budget Code
A-1170 110 be increased from $4,000 to $5,200 Discussion followed and Mr Miller
stated it was recommended unanimously by the Public Safety and Corrections
Committee A roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes—Kerr, Livesay,
Miller, Webster, Benson, Haight -6 Noes—Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Holden,
MacNeil, Robey, Watros, Lee -8 Excused -1 Motion to Amend LOST After ,a
lengthy question and answer period, a roll call was taken on the original resolu-
tion. Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1. Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for the year 1975 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 be and hereby is adopted subject to correction of manifest errors
by the Clerk of the Board and Budget Officer, as the Budget of Tompkins County
for the year 1975.
172 November 25, 1974
TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET -1975
FORM D
SUMMARY OF BUDGET—ALL FUNDS
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF ALL FUNDS
AS SHOWN IN SCHEDULE A
(Excluding Inter -Fund Items)
LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES, APPROPRIATJ D
CASH SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATED
RESERVES OF ALL FUNDS
$27,116,604
Estimated Revenues (Excluding Inter -Fund
Items) shown in Schedule I $21,968,971
Appropriated Fund Balance.
General Fund 1,000,000
TOTAL REAL ESTATE TAX LEVY
22,968,971
$ 4,147,633
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
Accounts prefixed by "D" represent the County Road Fund
Accounts prefixed by "E" represent the Road Machinery Fund
Accounts prefixed by "L" represent the Library Fund
GENERAL FUND
1975
Actual Budget Budget 1975
1973 1974 Estimate Adopted
REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS
1053—Unneeded Reserve for Delinquent Taxes .. $ 26,041 $ 10,000 $ 31,300 $ 31,300
1051—Gain from Sales of Tax Acquired Property . .. 3,504 0 0 0
1060—Relevy of Returned School Taxes . . _ _ 218,734 250,000 260,000 260,000
1061—Returned School Taxes Collected Prior
to Relevy - . Property
0 5,000 0 0
1090—Interest & Penalties on Real Property Taxes . 35,335 30,000 35,000 35,000
TOTAL—REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS . $ 283,614 $ 295,000 $ 326,300 $ 326,300
NON -PROPERTY TAXES
1110—Sales and Use Tax $ 2,856,403 $ 2,800,000 $ 3,100,000 $ 3,100,000
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GENERAL FUND
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
1215 -Surrogate Fees .. _ .. _ ..._. .. $ 19,577 $ 15,000 $ 17,000 $ 17,000
1230 -Treasurer Fees _ . . 18,896 18,000 18,000 18,000
1235 -Charges for Tax Advertising and
Redemption Expenses _. 1,583 1,000 1,000 1,000
1250 -Assessors Fees and Tax Maps ..._ . 1,676 1,500 1,500 1,500
1255 -Clerk Fees . . ...... .._ .. _.... 148,314 148,000 145,000 145,000
TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL INCOME . $ 190,046 $ 183,500 $ 182,500 $ 182,500
PUBLIC SAFETY
1510 -Sheriff Fees$ 25,991 $ 19,000 $ 35,500 $ 35,500
1525 -Prisoner Charges _ 5,360 3,500 4,925 4,925
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY .. $ 31,351 $ 22,500 $ 40,425 $
HEALTH
1601 -Public Health Fees$ 36,784 $ 27,000 $ 37,600 $ 37,600
1605 -Charges for Care of Handicapped Children .... 4,095 3,750 3,000 3,000
1610 -Home Nursing Charges 18,915 64,000 92,400 92,400
1620 -Mental Health Fees .. ... 55,614 39,000 54,500 54,500
1625 -Mental Health Contribution -Private Agency
410 -Special Children's Center .. . _ $ 31,514 $ 37,857 $ 43,710 $ 43,710
420 -Mental Health Association 1,976 7,263 7,989 7,989
430 -Family & Children's Service . 757 1,600 10,208 10,208
440 -Alcoholism Council 9,620 9,807 15,350 15,350
450 -Challenge -ARC Workshop . . 45,087 75,500 93,500 93,500
460 -Ithaca Youth Bureau Day Camp 2,275 3,475 4,800 4,800
470 -Suicide Prevention 4,997 5,900 6,800 6,800
40,425
TOTAL HEALTH . $ 211,634
$ 275,152
$ 369,857 $ 369,857
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1975
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Estimate
1975
Adopted
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
1801 -Repayments of Medical Assistance
1803 -Repayments of Aid to Aged, Blind and
Disabled
1809 -Repayments of Aid to Dependent Children . .
1819 -Repayments of Child Care (Foster Care)
1823 -Repayments of Juvenile Delinquent Care .
1829 -Repayment of State Training Schools
1830 -Repayments of Adult Care, Public Institutions .
1840 -Repayments of Home Relief .
1848 -Repayments of Burials - ... •
1870 -Repayments of Purchase of Services & Day Care
1890 -Sale of Farm Products- --
1894 -Food Stamps Refunded by Individuals
TOTAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
AND DEVELOPMENT
CULTURE AND RECREATION
2115 -Planning Department .-
2215 -Election Expenses, Other Governments
2226 -Sale of Supplies
TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION
PUBLIC SAFETY
2260 -Police Services for Other Governments
(Trumansburg) .._ ....
2260 1 -Police Communications System
(Other Governments)
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
$ 43,611
5,000
22,673
8,692
3,007
92
98,254
1,453
500
3,268
16,170
208
GENERAL FUND
$ 38,000
0
21,500
7,800
3,000
0
110,000
1,400
800
4,700
10,000
0
$ 30,000 $ 30,000
O 0
25,000
12,000
2,000
25,000
12,000
2,000
O 0
105,000
1,000
500
2,800
11,000
105,000
1,000
500
2,800
11,000
O 0
$ 202,928 $ 197,200 $ 189,300
$ 49 $ 0 $ 0
8,698 7,000 7,000
20,244 25,000 30,000
$ 189,300
$ 0
7,000
30,000
$ 28,991 $ 32,000 $ 37,000 $ 37,000
$ 16,135
8,025
$ 16,000
0
$ 0 $ 0
0
0
$ 24,160 $ 16,000 $ 0 $ 0
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USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
2401 -Interest and Earnings . $ 376,255 $ 200,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000
2450 -Commissions .. 45 0 0 0
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY $ 376,300 $ 200,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000
LICENSES AND PERMITS
2545 -Licenses _ $ 1,198 $ 1,100 $ 1,100 $ 1,100
FINES AND FORFEITURES
2610 -Fines and Forfeited Bail $ 1,721 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000
SALE OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
2655 -Minor Sales, Other . _ . . ... .. _ .. $ 12,233 $ 15,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
2680 -Insurance Recoveries . .. 409 0 0 0
TOTAL -SALE OF PROPERTY &
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS . $ 12,642 $ 15,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
MISCELLANEOUS
2701 -Refunds of Prior Years Expenses $ 57,097 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
2702 -Fire Dispatchers 14,035 19,000 21,203 21,203
2705 -Gifts and Donations 637 0 0 0
2770 -Other Unclassified Revenues
010 -Miscellaneous Reimbursements 2,084 0 360 360
020 -Salary Reimbursements -Janitors from
Library .. . . _ ........ 0 6,000 6,000 6,000
030 -Telephone Reimbursement -Probation .. 2,273 1,600 1,600 1,600
040 -Counsel Fees . . 657 0 0 0
050 -Narcotic Addiction Control -In -Kind ....... 0 161,238 66,182 66,182
060 -Public Employment Program -In -Kind. 0 14,216 0 0
080 -Railroad Feasibility Study .... _ _ 0 7,500 0 0
TOTAL -MISCELLANEOUS $ 76,783 $ 209,554 $ 95,345 $ 95,345
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GENERAL FUND
STATE AID• $ 250,000 $ 270,000 $ 270,000
3001 -Per Capita (Revenue Sharing) . _ $ 57 6 250,6000 21 000 23,650 23,650
3020 -State Aid for Judicial Salaries >
3089 -State Aid, Other (Specify) . _ . - •. -
010 -Planning Grant . _ _ _ ... .. _.. . -. - 1,467 8,000 20,000 20,000
020 -Environmental Management Council . . 0 8,000 10,000 10,0000
030 -Economic Liability Study 0 15,000 0
050 -Airport Master Plan . _ 0 14,000 0 0
.060 -Landfill . . • --- 0 0 0 0
070 -Flood Plain Study 0 0 0 0
3277 -Education of Handicapped Children 5,342 9,000 10,000 10,000
3310 -Probation Services .. 70,204 79,025 83,020 83,020
3311 -Probation Services -Intensive
Supervision Unit - 1,754 53,947 32,762 32,762
3315 -Navigation Law Enforcement . - 2,566 6,000 6,000 6,0000
3317 -Snowmobile Law Enforcement .. 0 0 0
3401 -Public Health Work . . 279,727 218,500 253,554 253,554
3402 -MA Program Administration . 0 0 21,753 21,753
3442 -Rabies . . .. 703 800 1,200 1,200
3446 -Care of Handicapped Children 19,664 10,250 16,000 16,000
3486 -Narcotic Addiction Control 122,588 257,883 225,344 225,344
3490 -Mental Health - 252,413 389,500 442,240 442,240
3491 -Alcoholic Addiction Control $ 0 $ 0 $ 7,400 $ 7,400
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GENERAL FUND
3601 -Medical Assistance $ 784,466 $ 816,920 $ 965,900 $ 965,900
3603 -Aid to Aged, Blind and Disabled 128,016 55,000 0 0
3609 -Aid to Dependent Children .. 435,210 520,000 544,200 544,200
3610 -Social Services Administration . 188,430 276,036 298,722 298,722
3611 -Food Stamps _ _ .... _ 20,337 20,000 19,686 19,686
3613 -Home Relief 410,727 440,000 551,500 551,500
3619 -Child Care (Foster Care) 84,725 85,500 110,000 110,000
3623 -Juvenile Delinquents 74,081 65,500 36,500 36,500
3630 -Adult Care, Public Institutions 34,560 33,000 53,426 53,426
3640 -Emergency Aid, Adults 0 0 5,000 5,000
3648-Burials1,632 2,800 2,000 2,000
3670 -Services for Recipients 77,406 57,600 70,107 70,107
3710 -Veterans Service Agencies 5,250 5,000 4,500 4,500
3801 -Recreation for Elderly 4,008 2,000 4,000 4,000
3803 -Programs for the Aging 0 0 41,770 41,770
3820 -Sheriff -Division for Youth _ ... .. 7,436 6,965 7,000 7,000
3952 -Reforestation _ _ . 0 2,000 0 0
TOTAL -STATE AID
$ 3,281,050 $ 3,684,726
$ 4,137,234 $ 4,137,234
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GENERAL FUND
FEDERAL AID
4089—Other.
010—Planning Grant—U S Department
Housing and Urban Development .. $ 0 $ 19,000 $ 0 $ 0
030—Police Communication System . 173,750 0 0 0
040—Airport Master Plan . 3,471 0 0 0
4289—Education . .. . . ... 0 0 0 0
4486—Drug Abuse . _ 0 0 0 0
4601—Medical Assistance . _ .. 1,360,623 1,445,320 1,708,900 1,708,900
4603—Aid to Aged, Blind & Disabled 209,932 0 0 0
4609—Aid to Dependent Children .. 879,220 920,000 1,088,580 1,088,580
4610—Social Services Administration 585,001 419,166 619,598 619,598
4611—Food Stamps . .. 10,799 10,000 16,954 16,954
4615—AABD Conversion .._ . 726 0 0 0
4670—Services for Recipients . .. . 70,949 115,200 124,036 124,036
4730—CETA Training & Employment Program .. 0 0 0 0
4780—Public Employment Program
(Labor Manpower) 54,586 120,318 218,510 218,510
4781—Probation ....... 10,200 0 0 0
4830—Federal Recreation Program 0 3,004 0 0
TOTAL—FEDERAL AID ..
TOTAL REVENUES—GENERAL FUND ..
$ 3,359,257 $ 3,052,008 $ 3,776,578 $ 3,776,578
$10,938,078 $10,971,740 $12,532,639 $12,532,639
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ENTERPRISE REVENUES
HOSPITAL:
C -1592 -Employees Subsistence . $ 182,595 $ 200,000 $ 187,000 $ 187,000
C -1635 -In -Patients 6,319,840 7,666,250 7,925,573 7,925,573
C -1636 -Patients Family Medicine 0 140,000 180,000 180,000
C -2228 -Copying Records . 1,964 1,700 1,700 1,700
C -2401 -Interest .. 18,600 0 0 0
C -2410 -Rental of Real Property 88,335 79,700 60,400 60,400
C -2655 -Minor Sales _ 10,789 7,000 7,000 7,000
C -2705 --Gifts & Donations 8,784 30,000 30,000 30,000
C -2770 -Not Otherwise Classified (Salary Ref) 449 0 0 0
C -4430 -Federal Grant -Appalachia Regional
Commission . . . . _ _ 0 211,624 151,000 151,000
TOTAL -HOSPITAL REVENUES $ 6,631,356 $ 8,336,274 $ 8,542,673 $ 8,542,673
AIRPORT:
B -1770 -Airport Landing Fees $ 12,605 $ 12,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
B -1774 -Airport Concession . .. 25,922 15,900 14,450 14,450
B -2401 -Interest .... . ... . . . _ . 1,382 0 0 0
B -2410 -Rentals 20,700 28,716 41,616 41,616
B -2701 --Ref of Prior Yr Exp . 1,337 0 0 0
B -2770 -Other Unclassified Revenues 5,309 1,800 0 0
TOTAL -AIRPORT REVENUES $ 67,255 $ 58,416 $ 82,066 $ 82,066
B -2810 -Contributions from General Fund $ 65,440 $ 39,918 $ 22,141 $ 22,141
TOTAL -AIRPORT REVENUES (Including
Interfund Revenues) _ $ 132,695 $ 98,334 $ 104,207 $ 104,207
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING•
Transfer from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund $ 0 $ 863,136
TOTAL -FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING $ 0 $ 863,136
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COUNTY ROAD FUND REVENUES
D-2302—Snow Removal Services, Other Governments $ 85,212 $ 100,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000
D-2401—Interest .. .. ... • . . $ 1,079 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
D-2770—Other Unclassified Revenues $ 109,526 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
STATE AID
D-3503—Motor Fuel Tax . .. $ 498,821 $ 530,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
D-3504—Motor Vehicle License Fees 110,804 100,000 110,000 110,000
TOTAL—STATE AID $ 609,625 $ 630,000 $ 610,000 $ 610,000
TOTAL REVENUES—COUNTY ROAD FUND
(Excluding Inter -Fund) . .. $ 805,442 $ 730,000 $ 720,000 $ 720,000
INTERFUND REVENUES•
D-2810—Transfer from General Fund $ 801,521 $ 978,233 $ 1,096,740 $ 1,096,740
TOTAL REVENUES—COUNTY ROAD FUND
(Including Inter -Fund) . .... $ 1,606,963 $ 1,708,233 $ 1,816,740 $ 1,816,740
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ROAD MACHINERY REVENUES
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY.
E-2401—Interest ...._.._......_. _. .. _ $ 1,811 0 0 0
E-2416—Rental of Equipment, Other Governments .... $ 15,288 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
TOTAL—USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY . $ 17,099 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
SALES OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION
FOR LOSS•
E-2650—Sales of Scrap & Excess Materials . $ 35 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
E-2655—Minor Sales, Other . ... . 103 0 0 0
E-2680—Insurance Recoveries .... .. 24 0 0 0
TOTAL—SALES OF PROPERTY
& COMPENSATION FOR LOSS
$ 162 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
MISCELLANEOUS
E-2770—Other Unclassified Revenues—Refunds . . $ 655 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
TOTAL REVENUES—ROAD MACHINERY FUND
(Excluding Inter -Fund) $ 17,916 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
INTERFUND REVENUES
E-2822—Transfer from County Road Fund $ 266,891 $ 367,282 $ 438,450 $ 438,450
TOTAL REVENUES—ROAD MACHINERY FUND
(Including Inter -Fund) ... .... ._.... . - ..... $ 284,807 $ 367,282 $ 438,450 $ 438,450
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1975
Budget
Estimate
1975
Adopted
CULTURE AND RECREATION -LIBRARY.
L -2082 -Fines ... _ ... ...... .
L -2360 -Charges for Services ........ . . .. ...
TOTAL -CULTURE AND RECREATION
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY:
L -2401 -Interest . ..... ... . _ . ... ..
L -2410 -Rental of Real Property . .. _......... ...
TOTAL -USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY .
SALES OF PROPERTY & OTHER
COMPENSA'T'ION FOR LOSS
L -2650 -Sales of Scrap & Excess Materials
L -2690 -Other Compensation for Loss . . ........ . .
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 .
$ 17,013
10,481
LIBRARY REVENUES
$ 15,900
10,450
$ 17,000
10,500
$ 17,000
10,500
$ 27,494 $ 26,350
$ 188 $ 500
13,057 13,025
$ 27,500 $ 27,500
$ 200
13,050
$ 200
13,050
$ 13,245 $ 13,525 $ 13,250 $ 13,250
$ 586 $ 650 $ 600 $ 600
784 500 700 700
$ 1,370 $ 1,150 $ 1,300 $ 1,300
$ 2,955
19,915
742
$ 3,500
19,490
500
$ 3,400
21,850
700
$ 3,400
21,850
700
$ 23,612 $ 23,490 $ 25,950 $ 25,950
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LIBRARY REVENUES (Continued)
STATE AID•
L -3840 -State Aid for Libraries . .. $ 19,740 $ 19,740 $ 23,593 $ 23,593
FEDERAL AID
L -4840 ---Federal Aid for Libraries .. ... 15,102 15,000 0 0
TOTAL -LIBRARY REVENUES (Excluding
Inter -Fund) .. .. . _ . _ . ... .. _ $ 100,563 $ 99,255 $ 91,593 $ 91,593
INTERFUND REVENUES
L -2810 -Transfer from General Fund .. . . $ 297,498 $ 342,750 $ 369,440 $ 369,440
TOTAL -LIBRARY REVENUES (Including
Inter -Fund) .... _. .. .. _ $ 398,061 $ 442,005 $ 461,033 $ 461,033
GRAND TOTAL -ESTIMATED REVENUES
OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE ... . _ $19,905,669 $22,787,004 $23,895,742 $23,895,742
LESS INTER -FUND ITEMS
General Fund Appropriations for:
Airport . .. ..... _ . .. . .... $ 65,440 $ 39,918 $ 22,141 $ 22,141
County Road Fund .._ . .. _ 801,521 978,233 1,096,740 1,096,740
Library 297,498 342,750 369,440 369,440
Appropriations for Road Machinery Fund . 0 367,282 438,450 438,450
TOTAL -INTER -FUND ITEMS . $ 1,164,459 $ 1,728,183 $ 1,926,771 $ 1,926,771
GRAND TOTAL -ALL FUNDS (Excluding
Inter -Fund Items, etc ) . . .... $18,741,210 $21,058,821 $21,968,971 $21,968,971
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1973 ataons Request dation dation 1975
LEGISLATION
A -1010 -BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 -Personal Services .. $ 51,325 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ 56,006 $ 56,000 $ 56,000 z
200 -Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies .. . .. .. 9,862 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 m
400 -Contractual Expenses 4,228 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 F
P
TOTAL ---BOARD OF Pi
REPRESENTATIVES 65,415 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 VI
A -1040 -CLERK OF BOARD OF 70.
REPRESENTATIVES v
100 -Personal Services . 18,657 25,867 25,807 25,807 25,807 25,807 A
200 -Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0
.300 -Supplies 1,033 900 900 900 900 900
400 -Contractual Expenses 2,142 1,100 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
TOTAL -CLERK OF BOARD OF
REPRESENTATIVES 21,832 27,867 28,007 28,007 28,007 28,007
TOTAL -LEGISLATION . . _ $ 87,247 $ 97,867 $ 98,007 $ 98,007 $ 98,007 $ 98,007
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1973 atlons Request dation dation 1975
JUDICIAL
A -1110 -COUNTY COURT Z
0
100 -Personal Services $ 67,226 $ 77,692 $ 71,976 $ 71,976 $ 71,976 $ 71,976
110 -Special Judge 291 0 850 850 850 850 3
120 -Jurors (Trial & Grand) 22,100 26,000 30,200 30,200 36,000 36,000 g-
200 -Equipment -Judge Johnson 0 333- 333 333 0 0 '
210 -Equipment -Judge Dean . .. 0 487 937 937 450 450
300 -Supplies & Materials -Johnson . 505 600 750 750 600 600 '
310 -Supplies & Materials -Dean 396 600 600 600 600 600 �p
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
(Judge Johnson) _ 4,792 4,950 5,700 4,950 4,9504,950 4'
410 -Contractual & Other Expenses
(Judge Dean) ........ .. 4,171 4,950 9,443 8,950 8,950 8,950
420 -Contractual & Other Expenses
(County Clerk) . 767 815 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
TOTAL -COUNTY COURT . $ 100,248 $ 116,427 $ 121,789 $ 120,546 $ 125,376 $ 125,376
Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation ecnmmen-
dation
Adopted
1975
A -1135 --SUPREME COURT
.110—Fees for Services—(Jurors, Court
Attendants, Stenographers) .. .
220—Equipment—Judge Bryant ... _..
300—Supplies & Materials—County Clerk .
310—Supplies & Materials—Judge Simpson
320—Supplies & Materials—Judge Bryant ..
400—Contractual & Other Expenses
(County Clerk)
410—Contractual & Other Expenses .
(Judge Simpson) . ....... ... . .
420—Contractual & Other Expenses
(Judge Bryant) .. .... .
430—Payments to State—Supreme
Court Expense ...
TOTAL—SUPREME COURT
$ 19,074 $ 18,500
408 90
47 100
96 0
390 500
677 1,000
158 0
254 300
93,299 94,753
JUDICIAL
$ 22,800
40
100
0
1,000
$ 22,800
40
100
0
750
1,500 1,500
0 0
500 500
144,837 144,837
$ 26,000
40
100
0
750
1,500
0
500
144,837
$ 26,000
40
100
0
750
Z
0
0
3
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co
N
$n
1,500 v
0 A
500
144,837
$ 114,403 $ 115,243 $ 170,777 $ 170,527 $ 173,727 $ 173,727
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A -1140 -FAMILY COURT
100 -Personal Services .
200 -Equipment
300 -Supplies & Materials .
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .
$
JUDICIAL
42,098 $ 48,764 $ 48,578 48,578 $ 42,904 $ 42,904
163 250 250 250 0 0 Z
679 1,000 1,000 1,000 800 800 o
3,582 6,500 11,454 9,454 9,454 9,454 W
TOTAL -FAMILY COURT 46,522 56,514 61,282 59,282 53,158 53,158 m
A -1145 -SURROGATE COURT N
100 -Personal Services . 14,947 15,920 15,210 15,210 15,210 15,210 U'
200 -Equipment .. ..... 0 0 535 535 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials . . . ... 1,421 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 V
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 0 S00 500 500 500 500 't"
$
TOTAL -SURROGATE COURT 16,368 16,920 17,245 17,245 16,710 16,710
A -1155 -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS
100 -Personal Services . . 12,048 12,817 12,817 12,817 12,817 12,817
300 -Supplies & Materials . 349 400 700 700 400 400
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ... .. ....... 469 800 1,200 1,200 800 800
TOTAL -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS $ 12,866 $ 14,017 $ 14,717 $ 14,717 $ 14,017 $ 14,017
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Expended Appropra- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
JUDICIAL
A -1160 -COURT LIBRARY
300 -Supplies & Materials $ 4,080 $ 3,400 $ 3,400 $ 3,400 $ 3,400 $ 3,400
TOTAL -COURT LIBRARY 4,080 _ 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 Z
A -1165 -DISTRICT ATTORNEY c
100 -Personal Services 60,239 64,354 107,011 64,354 64,354 64,354
200 -Equipment _ _ 915 1,400 9,130 600 600 600 3
300 -Supplies & Materials.. 6,872 5,100 7,300 5,600 5,600 5,600
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses _ 22,942 22,500 50,300 25,000 25,000 25,000 N
TOTAL -DISTRICT ATTORNEY 90,968 93,354 173,741 95,554 95,554 95,554
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,--(5A-1170-LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS
110 -Administrator Contract .. 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,0004,000 A
120 -Fees of Attorneys 27,823 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,025 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
TOTAL -LEGAL DEFENSE OF
INDIGENTS .. .. 34,848 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
A -1180 -JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES
110 -Justices and Constables Fees 380 350 350 350 350 350
TOTAL -JUSTICES AND
CONSTABLES $ 380 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 $ 350
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A -1185 -MEDICAL EXAMINERS & CORONERS
100 -Personal Services . . .... $ 10,144 $ 9,600 $ 9,272 $ 9,272 $ 9,272 $ 9,272
200 -Equipment . _ .. ....... 350 350 350 350 350
300 -Supplies & Materials . .. _.. 0 0 200 200 200 200
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .... 0 1,000 500 500 500 500
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& CORONERS . 10,144 10,950 10,322 10,322 10,322 10,322 0
A -1190 -GRAND JURY (Supreme Court & cp
County Court) a
110 -Fees & Expenses -Grand Jurors 7,701 10,000 10,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 i
TOTAL -GRAND JURY 7,701 10,000 10,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 tg
TOTAL -JUDICIAL 438,528 473,175 619,623 537,943 540,614 540,614 0
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A -1230 -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR A
.100 -Personal Services . . ... 0 67,842 67,873 67,873 67,873 67,873
.200 -Equipment 0 2,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
300 -Supplies & Materials . 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
TOTAL -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 0 74,342 72,873 72,873 72,873 72,873
A -1310 -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
100 -Personal Services .. .. 77,920 76,588 76,271 76,271 76,271 76,271
200 -Equipment .7,242 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
300 -Supplies & Materials .. 7,518 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . . .. 17,985 19,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE $ 110,665 $ 106,588 $ 106,771 $ 106,771 $ 106,771 $ 106,771
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A -1355 -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT
13 55 -ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services .. $ 41,342
200 -Equipment . . . _ . .. 0
300 -Supplies & Materials ....... ... 5,267
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 2,017
TOTAL -ADMINISTRATION
$ 44,045 $ 44,045
0 0
1,200 1,350
3,100 3,375
$
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44,045 $ 44,045 $ 44,045 <
0 0 0 3
1,000 1,000 1,000 0-
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48,626 48,345 48,770 48,420 48,420 48,420 ;71
1356 -TAX MAP DIVISION 70
100 -Personal Services 20,142 21,752 20,920 20,920 20,920 20,920 A
200 -Equipment . .. 485 75 0 0 0 0
.300 -Supplies & Materials .._ .... 1,671 1,200 1,350 800 800 800
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 628 2,150 2,225 1,900 1,900 1,900
.410 -Tax Maps (For Resale) .. ... 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL -TAX MAP DIVISION $ 22,926 $ 25,177
$ 24,495
$ 23,620
$ 23,620
$ 23,620
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A -1355 -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT
(Continued)
1357 -FIELD DIVISION
100 -Personal Services $ 51,979 $ 55,738 $ 54,643 $ 54,643 $ 54,643 $ 54,643 ,
300 -Supplies & Materials 27 100 100 100 100 100 m
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,120 3,200 4,500 3,200 3,200 3,200 j
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TOTAL -FIELD DIVISION 55,126 59,038 59,243 57,943 57,943 57,943
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1358 -ACCOUNTING DIVISION c.ri
100 -Personal Services __22,623 20,725 20,725 20,725 20,725 20,725 1.
200 -Equipment_ 920 0 0 0 0 0 '0
300 -Supplies & Materials 149 5,550 6,5006,500 6,500 6,500 A
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 18,370 14,582 15,747 15,747 15,747 15,747
TOTAL -ACCOUNTING DIVISION .. 42,062 40,857 42,972 42,972 42,972 42,972
TOTAL -ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT 168,740 173,417 175,480 172,955 172,955 172,955
A -1362 -TAX ADVERTISING & EXPENSES 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
A -1364 --EXPENSES ON PROPERTY
ACQUIRED FOR TAXES $ 855 $ 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 $ 56,828 $ 62,929 $ 64,244 $ 64,244 $ 64,244 $ 64,244 Z
200 -Equipment . 375 3,150 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 <
300 -Supplies & Materials 2,459 2,500 3,000 3,000 2,500 2,500 (4
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 25,760 21,500 18,150 18,150 18,150 18,150 m
TOTAL -COUNTY CLERK 85,422 90,079 86,444 86,444 85,944 85,944 N
1411 -DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
100 -Personal Services 51,987 58,018 55,327 55,327 55,327 55,327.0
200 -Equipment 76 250 0 0 0 0 v
300 -Supplies & Materials 228 400 300 300 300 300 A
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 3,979 2,400 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
TOTAL -DIVISION OF MOTOR
VEHICLES .. . 56,270 61,068 57,927 57,927 57,927 57,927
TOTAL -COUNTY CLERK
(Except Courts) $ 141,692 $ 151,147 $ 144,371 $ 144,371 $ 143,871 $ 143,871
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A -1420 -COUNTY ATTORNEY -LAW
100 -Personal Services $ 21,502 $ 34,048 $ 33,390 $ 33,390
300 -Supplies & Materials _ . _ .. 354 325 325 325
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 166 325 325 325
TOTAL -COUNTY ATTORNEY -LAW 22,022 34,698 34,040 34,040 34,040 34,040
A -1430 --PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services 36,817 44,898 49,194 49,194 49,194 49,194
200 -Equipment - . _ . . . 0 600 1,100 1,100 700 700
300 -Supplies & Materials 2,418 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
400 -Contractual & Other Supplies 11,392 7,100 7,100 7,100 7,100 7,100
410-P E R B 57 250 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
$
33,390 $ 33,390
325 325
325 325
TOTAL -PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION $ 50,684 $ 55,248 $ 60,794 $ 60,794 $ 60,394 $ 60,394 v'
A -1450 -BOARD OF ELECTIONS70.
1450 -ADMINISTRATION AV.
100 -Personal Services $ 30,030 $ 32,652 $ 33,652 $ 33,652 $ 33,652 $ 33,652
200 -Equipment. 0 1,100 330 330 330 330
300 -Supplies & Materials . ._ 312 300 400 400 400 400
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .. 4,193 4,300 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION . . . 34,535 38,352 39,182 39,182 39,182 39,182
1451 -ELECTIONS
300 -Supplies & Materials 671 900 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 12,620 16,400 17,600 17,600 17,600 17,600
TOTAL ELECTIONS . .. 13,291 17,300 18,700 18,700- 18,700 18,700
TOTAL -BOARD OF ELECTIONS $ 47,826 $ 55,652 $ 57,882 $ 57,882 $ 57,882 $ 57,882
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A -1490 -PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
.100 -Personal Services . .. 23,506 $ 25,074 $ 25,074 $ 25,074 $ 25,074 $ 25,074
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 co
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TOTAL -PUBLIC WORKS �°
ADMINISTRATION 23,506 25,074 30,074 30,074 25,074 25,074 ..
A -1620 -BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
.100 -Personal Services _ 45,175 48,656 47,502 47,502 47,502 PI
47,502
200 -Equipment _ 2,533 0 0 0 0 0-
300 -Supplies & Materials . 2,184 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
410 -Lights 12,198 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 V
420 -Heat 11,299 14,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 j'
430 -Telephone 23,512 24,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
440 -Water 1,472 1,500 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
460 -Painting .. 265 1,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
470 -Court House & Jail Repairs 12,980 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
480 -Repairs -County Grounds 137 300 300 300 300 300
TOTAL -BUILDINGS & GROUNDS $ 111,755 $ 119,956 $ 127,502 $ 127,502 $ 127,502 $ 127,502
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1973 atlons Request dation dation 1975
A -1640 -CENTRAL GARAGE
300 -Supplies & Materials $ 13,503 $ 15,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
TOTAL -CENTRAL GARAGE 13,503 15,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
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A -1670 -CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING m
100 -Personal Services.. . 6,964 6,789 6,574 6,574 6,574 6,574
200 -Equipment -Print Room . 0 170 0 0 0 0 tt.n
300 -Supplies & Materials -Central Supply 11,904 15,415 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000
310 -Supplies & Materials -Mail Room 0 50 50 50 50 50 .0
320 -Supplies & Materials -Print Room 7,037 13,500 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 yV,
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses -
(Mail Room) . ._ . . ._ 757 750 800 800 800 800
410 -Contractual & Other Expenses -
(Print Room) 1,863 2,085 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
TOTAL -CENTRAL PRINTING
& MAILING . $ 28,525 $ 38,759 $ 39,424 $ 39,424 $ 39,424 $ 39,424
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1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
SPECIAL ITEMS
A -1910 --Unallocated Insurance $ 18,107 $ 20,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
A -1920 -Municipal Association Dues 1,500 1,500 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 0
A -1930 -Judgements and Claims . .. . Property
... 4,421 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 m
A -1950 -Taxes and Assessments on County Property 64 3,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 3
A -1951 -Tax Abatement ... ... 0 2,669 0 0 0 0
A -1960 -Unpaid School Taxes ... 218,734 250,000 260,000 260,000 260,000 260,000 17
A -1980 -Provision for Uncollected Taxes .. 30,000 30,000 51,300 51,300 51,300 51,300 N
A -1990 -Contingent Fund _ . 0 36,745 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 "i
TOTAL -SPECIAL ITEMS 272,826 363,914 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 v
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A -2490 -Community College Tuition .. 114,649 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
A -2495 -Joint Community College Tuition (TC -3) _ 136,067 252,795 389,140 389,140 389,140 389,140
A -2960 -Education of Handicapped Children . 9,500 18,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
A -2981 -County Extension Service . 163,889 170,000 209,920 197,500 197,500 197,500
TOTAL -EDUCATION . . . $ 424,105 $ 540,795 $ 719,060 $ 706,640 $ 706,640 $ 706,640
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A -3110 -SHERIFF
100 -Personal Services 288,647 $ 327,267 $ 346,398 $ 346,398 $ 323,505 $ 323,505
200 -Equipment . _ 24,290 25,000 30,000 30,000 28,500 28,500
300 -Supplies & Materials . 28,597 25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
.400 -Contractual & Other Expenses _.. ........ 7,779 8,500 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
410 -Radio Service Contract 3,090 4,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
TOTAL -SHERIFF .. 352,403 389,767 423,398 423,398 399,005 399,005 z
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100 -Personal Services 128,510 145,493 161,249 161,249 144,943 144,943 B
200 -Equipment . 829 560 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
300 -Supplies & Materials .. _ .. 3,457 4,000 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 7,933 8,000 11,300 11,300 10,500 10,500 t
TOTAL -PROBATION .. .... 140,729 158,053 183,149 183,149 166,043 166,043 0
A -3145 -INTENSIVE SUPERVISION UNIT A
(Halfway House)
100 -Personal Services 655 21,460 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000
200 -Equipment ................... . 500 7,920 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
300 -Supplies & Materials .... 0 0 0 0 0 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ........ ...... 3,615 18,796 9,980 9,980 9,980 9,980
810 -Retirement .... _.. 619 3,405 2,720 2,720 2,720 2,720
830 -Social Security 210 1,154 960 960 960 960
840 -Compensation .. ........ ........ .... ..... ... 74 404 100 100 100 100
860 -Health Insurance ............ _.._................... 147 808 702 702 702 702
TOTAL -INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
UNIT
$ 5,820 $ 53,947 $ 32,762 $ 32,762 $ 32,762 $ 32,762
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1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
A -3150 -JAIL
100 -Personal Services .. $ 32,661 $ 60,189 $ 58,171 $ 58,171 $ 58,171 $ 58,171
300 -Supplies & Materials . 20,986 20,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 8,425 9,000 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500
140 -Elevator Contract .. . . ... ... ... 1,310 1,411 1,533 1,533 1,533 1,533
TOTAL -JAIL . . . ... 63,382 90,600 98,204 98,204 98,204 98,204 0
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A -3410 -FIRE & DISASTER COORDINATOR 3
100 -Personal Services ..... . 35,977 46,493 46,909 46,909 46,909 46,909 cr
200 -Equipment _ 25,409 15,917 19,828 10,244 9,794 9,794
210 -Vol Radio Program 0 426 0 0 0 0 ►�
300 -Supplies & Materials . 2,748 4,050 4,475 4,475 4,475 4,475 �"
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 12,914 14,000 16,945 16,945 16,945 16,945 0
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TOTAL -FIRE & DISASTER A'
COORDINATOR 77,048 80,886 88,157 78,573 78,123 78,123
A -3510 -CONTROL OF ANIMALS
19,528 21,149 25,053 25,053 25,053 25,053
A -3630 -COUNTY SEALER
100 -Personal Services . ... 9,351 8,522 8,209 8,209 8,209 8,209
.200 -Equipment . ... .. ...... 0 0 600 600 600 600
300 -Supplies & Materials ..... . _ . 72 I10 90 90 90 90
.400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . . 723 580 1,000 1,0,00 1,000 1,000
TOTAL -COUNTY SEALER .. ...... .... $ 10,146 $ 9,212 $ 9,899 $ 9,899 $ 9,899 $ 9,899
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A -4010 -PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
100 -Personal Services . $ 314,556 $ 342,847 $ 355,707 $ 355,707 $ 346,167 $ 346,167
110 -Fees -Other Services _ 42,134 47,000 55,600 55,600 55,600 55,600
200 -Equipment . 12,200 12,700 17,200 17,200 17,200 17,200
300 -Supplies & Materials . . ._ 20,479 22,000 33,500 33,500 30,000 30,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 30,590 35,470 38,500 38,500 38,500 38,500
810 -Retirement 37,220 48,250 43,500 43,500 43,500 43,500 0
830 -Social Security .. . . 16,875 18,530 21,800 21,800 21,800 21,800 <
840 -Workmen's Compensation . 982 2,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 3
860 -Health Insurance ... 5,954 6,200 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 g
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TOTAL -PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT . 480,990 535,497 574,807 574,807 561,767 561,767 w
A -4011 -CONTRACT SERVICES MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM .11.
100 -Personal Services. 12,000 13,500 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
.300 -Supplies & Materials ... 9 0 600 600 600 600
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 0 300 0 0 0 0
810 -Retirement . 2,044 2,300 2,510 2,510 2,510 2,510
830 -Social Security ... ... . . 537 790 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
840 -Compensation Insurance . 63 100 100 100 100 100
860 -Health Insurance . _ . 562 700 450 450 450 450
TOTAL -CONTRACT SERVICES
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS . _ . _ . ... $ 15,215 $ 17,690 $ 24,860 $ 24,860
$ 24,860 $ 24,860
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Continued) .
A -4012 -HOME CARE (Medicaid, Medicare) . $ 5,240 $ 57,000 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 80,000
A -4042 -RABIES CONTROL (Dogs) 1,406 1,600 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
A -4046 -PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
CHILDREN . ..... ...... 20.000 33,000 35.000 35,000 33,000 33,000
A -4 -048 -ADULT POLIO 0 0 500 500 500 500
A -4070 -TUBERCULOSIS CARE & TREATMENT 0 0 6,040 6,040 6,040 6,040
TOTAL . 26,646 91,600 123,940 123,940 121,940 121,940
TOTAL -PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT . . . 522,851 644,787 723,607 723,607 708,567 708,567 c
A -4080 -COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING m
100 -Personal Services _ 0 6,149 5,557 5,557 5,557 5,557 0-
200 -Equipment 0 0 300 300 150 150 St
300 -Supplies & Materials 0 1,020 1,620 1,620 1,320 1,320 N
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses . 0 12,240 14,320 13,720 12,900 12,900 .P'
TOTAL -COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ro
PLANNING . . .. 18,000 19,409 21,797 21,197 19,927 19,927 A
A -4220 -NARCOTIC ADDICTION CONTROL
YOUTHFUL DRUG ABUSE .. . . 172,262 424,881 298,679 298,679 298,679 298,679
A -4250 -ALCOHOLIC ADDICTION CONTROL
100 -Personal Services. 59 0 5,650 5,650 5,650 5,650
300 -Supplies & Materials . .... ........... 300 0 50 50 50 50
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ... ...... 6,782 0 300 300 300 300
810 -Retirement 0 0 730 730 730 730
830 -Social Security .. 342 0 330 330 330 330
840 -Workmen's Compensation . ... ... . 0 0 20 20 20 20
860 -Health Insurance _.._. 0 0 320 320 320 320
TOTAL -ALCOHOLIC ADDICTION
CONTROL ... . ..... . .. $ 7,483 $ 0 $ 7,400 $ 7,400 $ 7,400 $ 7,400 p
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100 -Personal Services .. $ 213,961 $ 271,094 $ 292,344 $ 283,064 $ 273,784 $ 273,784
200 -Equipment _. _ ..... ..............._. ..... 1,276 658 4,441 4,441 3,536 3,536
300 -Supplies & Materials ...._ .... .. ..... 5,359 4,050 4,8504,850 4,080 4,080
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ........_... .. 32,287 38,200 58,150 58,150 53,600 53,600
410 -Certification -Medical Indigents .............. 0 0 200 200 200 200
.420 -Psychiatric Exams ... _ . ... ....... 1,471 - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
810 -Retirement .. 16,304 25,200 24,515 24,515 24,515 24,515
830 -Social Security _.12,017 12,250 13,250 13,250 13,250 13,250 Z
840 -Compensation Insurance ...............905 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 t)
.860 -Health Insurance . . 4,064 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 3
TOTAL -MENTAL HEALTHtr
ADMINISTRATION . 287,644 357,952 404,250 394,970 379,465 379,465
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SERVICES
410 -Special Children's Center ...... _.... 79,832 75,714 93,620 93,620 89,706 89,706 V
420 -Mental Health Association 4,000 14,526 15,978 15,978 15,978 15,978 A
430 -Family & Children's Service - ..... . 3,200 3,200 20,417 20,417 20,417 20,417
440 -Alcoholic Council _. ....... 18,450 19,615 30,700 30,700 30,700 30,700
450 -Challenge -ARC Workshop _.. ........ 218,076 278,246 323,544 323,544 323,544 323,544
460 -Day Camp Youth .... _.... 5,000 6,950 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600
470 -Suicide Prevention 10,250 11,800 13,600 13,600 13,600 13,600
TOTAL -CONTRACTED MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES .. ... .. 338,808 410,051 507,459 507,459 503,545 503,545
A -4390 -PSYCHIATRIC EXPENSE . . .. ... . 1,842 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
TOTAL -MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ... 628,294 774,003 917,709 908,429 889,010 889,010
A -5641 -RAILROAD FEASIBILITY STUDY ... $ 0 $ 10,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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A -6010 -SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
100 -Personal Services . . .. .... ............ $ 635,577 $ 710,115 $ 791,199 $ 791,199 $ 791,199 $ 791,199
200 -Equipment . 7,000 4,050 6,492 6,492 5,565 5,565
300 -Supplies & Materials 34,000 30,000 41,421 410-21 41,421 41,421 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ... . ... 82,069 89,250 132,768 132,768 132,768 132,768 it
500 -Staff Development Volunteer Services .. 1,058 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,500 1,500 3
810 -Retirement . .. . 57,432 82,600 85,387 85,387 85,387 85,387 g
.830 -Social Security ... . . .. 43,096 53,100 61,000 61,000 61,000 61,000 -I
840 -Compensation Insurance 3,628 6,159 6,820 6,820 6,820 6,820
860 -Health Insurance 19,000 21,300 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES v
ADMINISTRATION .. 882,860 998,574 1,151,087 1,151,087 1,149,660 1,149,660 A
A -6030 -PUBLIC HOME
100 -Personal Services 108,626 135,564 120,352 120,352 120,352 120,352
200 -Equipment 3,202 4,500 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
300 -Supplies & Materials . 49,991 70,000 70,000 70,000 65,000 65,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 9,023 13,000 19,500 19,500 17,500 17,500
TOTAL -PUBLIC HOME . . $ 170,842 $ 223,064 $ 218,852 $ 218,852 $ 211,852 $ 211,852
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A -6070 ---PURCHASES OF SERVICES -
RECIPIENTS
100 -Personal Services 24,902 $ 44,171 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses _ 221,029 240,000 269,644 269,644 269,644 269,644
TOTAL -PURCHASES OF SERVICES -
RECIPIENTS 245,931 284,171 269,644269,644 269,644 269,644
A -6090 -FARM Z
100 -Personal Services 17,935 23,718 24,899 24,899 24,899 24,899 <
200 -Equipment 6,230 11,350 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920
300 -Supplies & Materials 13,000 19,054 15,594 15,594 15,594 15,594 Cr
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 4,000 7,850 8,860 8,860 8,860 at
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TOTAL -FARM 41,165 61,968 51,273 51,273 51,273 51,273
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS Zo
A -6101 -MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 2,924,000 3,142,000 3,715,000 3,715,000 3,715,000 3,715,00044-
A -6103 -AID TO AGED, BLIND & DISABLED . 475,000 98,370 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000
A -6109 -AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN . 1,873,999 2,000,000 2,432,000 2,432,000 2,432,000 2,432,000
A -6119 -CHILD CARE 177,000 169,000 232,000 232,000 232,000 232,000
A -6123 -JUVENILE DELINQUENT CARE 149,399 165,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
A -6129 -STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS 25,569 51,630 114,000 114,000 114,000 114,000
A -6140 --HOME RELIEF 812,310 950,000 1,103,000 1,103,000 1,103,000 1,103,000
A -6142 -EMERGENCY AID TO ADULTS . 0 8,841 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
A -6148 -BURIALS 8,000 10,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES
PROGRAMS 6,445,277 6,594,8417,782,000 7,782,000 7,782,000 7,782,000
TOTAL -SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT .
.$
7,786,075 $ 8,162,618 $ 9,472,856 $ 9,472,856 $ 9,464,429 $ 9,464,429
1975 Budget
1974 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
A -6326 -ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
CORPORATION . ..... ....... . $ 2,188 $ 5,000 $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370 $ 6,370
A -6380 -FEDERAL AID EMERGENCY
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 0 0 13,299 13,299 13 299 13,299
i00 -Personal Services . ..... ...... .....
.400 -Contractual & Others . . .......................... 0 0 205,211 205,211 205,211 205,211
TOTAL -FEDERAL AID EMERGENCY
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 50,920 134,534 218,510 218,510 218,510 218,510 Z
o
A -6410 -PUBLICITY
400 -Finger Lakes Association 3,000 5,000 7,536 5,000 5,000 5,000 0
410 -Chamber of Commerce . .. 4,000 5,000 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 a
TOTAL -Publicity 7,000 10,000 20,036 17,500 17,500 17,500 N
to
A -6510 -VETERANS' SERVICE AGENCY
100 -Personal Services . . _ ....... 15,430 16,434 16,434 16427832054005, 16,434 16,434 .p
200 -Equipment . 0 194 200 0 0 A
.300 -Supplies & Materials . . 260 400 750 400 400
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 1,286 1,500 1,825 1, 1,825 • 1,825
.410 -Veterans' Burials . .. . 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
TOTAL -VETERANS' SERVICE
AGENCY _ .... .. ..... 16,976 23,528 24,209 24,209 23,659 23,659
A -7130 -FEDERAL RECREATION PROGRAM .... 0 3,004 0 0 0 0
A -7410 -LIBRARY
400 -FINGER LAKES LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION ... ... - . ....._.. . 4,500 5,000 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
410 -LIBRARIES IN TOWNS OF DRYDEN,
GROTON, NEWFIELD, ULYSSES ...... 2,600 2,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
TOTAL -LIBRARY ........__..._.....__.. $ 7,100 $ 7,600 $ 8,300 $ 8,300 $ 8,300 $ 8,300 q
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1974 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
A -7510 -HISTORICAL SERVICES
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .. . . ..... $ 20,000 $ 31,600 $ 35,600 $ 35,600 $ 35,600 $ 35,600
TOTAL -HISTORICAL SERVICES 20,000 31,600 35,600 35,600 35,600 35,600 z
A -7550 -CELEBRATIONS o
410 -Veterans Day . . . 1,344 800 800 800 800 800 3
.420 -Bicentennial . . .. 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 g
TOTAL -CELEBRATIONS 1,344 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,800 N
A -7610 --OFFICE OF THE AGING 0 0 47,804 47,804 47,804 47,804 cry
A -7620 -ADULT RECREATION 8,015 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 A
A -8020 -PLANNING DEPARTMENT
100 -Personal Services .. .... _ 77,635 89,948 100,156 100,156 88,131 88,131
200 -Equipment .. 200 500 3,350 3,350 300 300
300 -Supplies & Materials 3,893 3,500 4,000 4,000 3,500 3,500
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 3,927 6,000 6,000 6,000 4,000 4,000
TOTAL -PLANNING DEPARTMENT 85,655 99,948 113,506 113,506 95,931 95,931
A -8025 -JOINT PLANNING BOARD . .. $ 1,563 $ 2,000 $ 3,200 $ 3,200 $ 3,200 $ 3,200
1975 Budget
1974 Depart- Committee Committee
Expenders Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
A -8040 -HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Z
100 -Personal Services $ 0 $ 2,480 $ 3,589 $ 3,589 $ 3,589 $ 3,589 <
200 -Equipment . 0 0 500 0 0 0 3
300 -Supplies & Materials.. 25 225 180 180 180 180 0-
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses 748 1,224 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410
N
TOTAL -HUMAN RIGHTS "'
COMMISSION 773 3,929 5,679 5,179 5,179 5,179
.0
A -8160 -SANITARY LANDFILL v
100 -Personal Services 24,997 26,572 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 A
200 -Equipment ... ... 60,292 0 0 0 0 0
300 -Supplies & Materials ...... . .. 6,500 5,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .. .. 166,984 125,200 139,100 139,100 139,100 139,100
TOTAL -SANITARY LANDFILL . $ 258,773 $ 156,772 $ 175,100 $ 175,100 $ 175,100 $ 175,100
Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1975
A-8710—FORESTRY
.410—Reforestation .. ......
420—Forest Fires ......
430—Boy Scouts of America
TOTAL—FORESTRY
A-8720—FISH AND GAME (Sportsmen's Club)
400—Contractual & Other Expenses ... .
A-8730—CONSERVATION
400—Soil Conservation District ..
A-8750—AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK
(Bangs & Bovine Tuberculosis)
400—Contractual & Other (Secretary PT) . . .
0 $ 4,000
0 200
0 300
NATURAL RESOURCES
$ 4,000
200
300
$ 4,000
200
300
$
4,000
200
300
0 $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
$ 850 $ 850 $ 1,600 $ 1,600 $
$ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
$ 1,348 $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ 1,370
z
$ 4,000 <
200 3
300 c-
o
$ 4,500 $ 4,500 N
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1,600 $ 1,600 V
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Expended
1973
1974
Approprt-
attons
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1975
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • - $
A -9010 -STATE RETIREMENT .
A -9030 -SOCIAL SECURITY . .. ..........
A -9040 -WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
A -9060 -HOSPITAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE .
TOTAL -EMPLOYEE'S BENEFITS .
INTERFUND TRANSFERS •
A -9512 -PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND .
A -9514 -AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND . .
A -9522 -COUNTY ROAD FUND .....
140,846
63,226
28,000
37,500
$ 190,000
80,000
35,000
41,000
$ 197,380
94,000
22,000
48,000
$ 197,380
94,000
22,000
48,000
$
$
269,572 $ 346,000 $ 361,380
297,498
65,440
801,521
$ 342,750
39,918
978,233
$ 403,206
22,941
1,152,290
$ 197,380
94,000
22,000
48,000
$ 197,380
94,000 Z
- 22,000 _<
48,000 3
$ 361,380 $ 361,380 $ 361,380 m
N
$ 403,206 $ 369,440 $ 369,440 U
22,941 22,141 22,141 O
1,152,290 1,096,740 1,096,740 A
TOTAL-INTERFUND TRANSFERS .. $ 1,164,459
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUND•
A-9550 910 -HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION ......... $
A-9550 910 -COUNTY HOME _.._..-......
$ 1,360,901 $ 1,578,437 $ 1,578,437 $ 1,488,321 $ 1,488,321
0 $ 132,500 $
20,000 12,300
0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
0 0 0 0
TOTAL -TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL
FUND ... . $
20,000 $ 144,800 $ 0 $
0 $ 0 $ 0
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1975 Budget
1974 Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
DEBT SERVICE
A-9710 6—SERIAL BONDS—Airport 17,400 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Z
— Hospital 42,600 0 0 0 0 0 0
e
A-9710 7—INTEREST ON SERIAL 3
BONDS —Airport 235 0 0 0 0 0 Q-
-Hospital 575 0 0 0 0 0
A-9730 6—BOND ANTICIPATION a
PI
NOTES —Community College 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 ....
.0
A-9730 7—INTEREST ON BOND v
ANTICIPATION NOTES A
—Community College 99,904 100,000 0 0 0 0
— Hospital 0 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
TOTAL—DEBT SERVICE $ 360,714 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
GRAND TOTAL—GENERAL FUND $14,031,750 $15,626,080 $17,996,972 $17,877,847 $17,680,272 $17,680,272
Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1975
C -4510 -HOSPITAL FUND
100 -Personal Services
200 -Equipment ... .
300 -Supplies & Materials . .
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
TOTAL -HOSPITAL FUND
B -5610 -AIRPORT FUND
100 -Personal Services
200 -Equipment . .
300 -Supplies & Materials .
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
810 -Retirement . .
830 -Social Security ..
840 -Compensation .
870 -Health Insurance . . .
TOTAL -AIRPORT FUND
. $ 4,502,526
99,907
1,157,479
1,626,098
$ 4,872,280
134,302
1,302,600
2,027,092
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
$ 4,515,130
130,000
1,509,600
2,390,250
$ 4,515,130
130,000
1,509,600
2,390,250
$ 4,512,823
130,000
1,509,600
2,390,250
$
7,386,010
33,183
13,361
6,481
26,095
4,274
1,847
500
495
$ 8,336,274 $ 8,544,980 $ 8,544,980
$ 51,884
1,200
7,600
28,000
5,600
2,475
700
875
$ 48,192
800
11,600
34,200
5,535
2,900
700
1,080
$ 48,192
800
11,600
34,200
5,535
2,900
700
1,080
$ 8,542,673
$ 48,192
0
11,600
34,200
5,535
2,900
700
1,080
$ 4,512,823 Z
130,000 <
1,509,600 3
2,390,250 c
$ 8,542,673 N
$
to
48,192 0
0 A
11,600
34,200
5,535
2,900
700
1,080
$ 86,236 $ 98,334 $ 105,007 $ 105,007 $ 104,207 $ 104,207
Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1975
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 -Supplies & Materials ...... ...... .......... .
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ..._ ........_ ..
410 -Contracts -County Bridges . .. ......... .
810 -Retirement . _ ... . _ _ ... .... _.. .
830 -Social Security ..... .
840 -Compensation -.........
860 -Health Insurance
TOTAL -MAINTENANCE -ROADS
& BRIDGES .....
16,203 $
2,017
20,000
17,114
13,000
21,000
COUNTY ROAD FUND
$
17,114
10,000
25,000
$ 17,114
10,000
25,000
$ 17,114 $
10,000
25,000
17,114
10,000
25,000
$
38,220 $ 51,114
29,039 $
1,179
667
30,712
1,300
1,200
$ 52,114 $ 52,114
$ 30,712 $
1,300
1,000
$
30,712 $
1,300
1,000
N_
N
52,114 $ 52,114 C
cs
B
30,712 $
1,300
1,000
30,712
1,300
1,000
30,885 $ 33,212
378,470
306,863
291,215
212,922
51,176
24,484
20,000
13,010
$ 395,807
320,000
356,500
100,000
55,200
27,900
21,000
12,500
$ 33,012 $ 33,012 $ 33,012 $ 33,012
$ 386,000
350,000
473,600
100,000
68,064
29,500
20,000
15,000
$ 386,000
350,000
473,600
100,000
68,064
29,500
20,000
15,000
$ 386,000 $ 386,000
350,000 350,000
418,050 418,050
100,000 100,000
68,064 68,064
29,500 29,500
20,000 20,000
15,000 15,000
$ 1,298,140 $ 1,288,907 $ 1,442,164 $ 1,442,164 $ 1,386,614 $ 1,386,614
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Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adopted
1975
D -5142 -SNOW REMOVAL -COUNTY
100 -Personal Services ..... _... ._ ... _ . - $
.300 -Supplies & Materials _.. _ ........_ ....
.400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .... .... _... .
14,864
41,150
89,231
COUNTY ROAD
$ 25,000
46,000
164,000
$ 25,000
46,000
164,000
FUND (Continued)
$ 25,000
46,000
164,000
$ 25,000
46,000
164,000
$ 25,000
46,000
164,000
TOTAL -SNOW REMOVAL -COUNTY $
D 5144 -SNOW REMOVAL -STATE
100 -Personal Services . .. _. ...... _,._ .. $
300 -Supplies & Materials .... . . ._ ..__.
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses ....._.._......_ ..
145,245 $ 235,000 $ 235,000
4,088
19,985
20,094
$ 15,000
20,000
65,000
$ 15,000
20,000
75,000
$ 235,000 $ 235,000 $ 235,000
$ 15,000
20,000
75,000
$
15,000
20,000
75,000
$ 15,000
20,000
75,000
TOTAL -SNOW REMOVAL -STATE .. $
TOTAL -COUNTY ROAD FUND.
44,167 $ 100,000
$ 1,708,233
.. $ 1,556,657
E -5130 -HIGHWAY MACHINERY
.100 -Personal Servcies . _...._ ..
200 -Equipment . - -- _ _ .._. ... ........ .. .
300 -Supplies & Materials ...... . ..... . .
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses .......... _.... .
810 -Retirement .- . ... . ...... ....... .
.830 -Social Security .... .. .
840 -Compensation
860 -Health Insurance
72,195
77,661
80,037
54,976
10,261
4,166
1,426
2,512
$ 81,782
121,000
90,000
53,000
12,000
4,800
2,000
2,700
$
$ 1,872,290
110,000
$ 110,000 $ 110,000
$ 1,872,290 $ 1,816,740
ROAD MACHINERY FUND
$ 80,800
210,000
126,000
54,100
12,950
5,000
2,000
2,700
$ 80,800
210,000
126,000
54,100
12,950
5,000
2,000
2,700
$ 80,800
160,000
126,000
49,000
12,950
5,000
2,000
2,700
Z
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o
3
o -
o
$ 110,000 tJ
1,816,740
;0
v
A
$
$ 80,800
160,000
126,000
49,000
12,950
5,000
2,000
2,700
TOTAL -HIGHWAY MACHINERY ... $ 303,234 $ 367,282 $ 493,550
TOTAL -HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT . . . . $ 1,859,891 $ 2,075,515 $ 2,365,840
$ 493,550 $ 438,450 $ 438,450
$ 2,365,840 $ 2,255,190 $ 2,255,190
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Expended
1973
1974
Appropri-
ations
1975
Depart-
mental
Request
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Budget
Committee
Recommen-
dation
Adapted
1975
L -7410 -COUNTY LIBRARY
100 -Personal Services .
200 -Equipment
300 -Supplies & Materials
400 -Contractual & Other Expenses
810 -Retirement
830 -Social Security
840 -Compensation .
860 -Health Insurance .. ._ _ ..
TOTAL -COUNTY LIBRARY
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND•
F-2981 -County Extension Service-ENAP .
F-1310 400 -Director of Finance -EDP Systems
Consultation . _ ........ . .
F -3410410 -Fire Disaster -Transmitter . ... . _ _
F-4510 400 -Hospital -Clinic Program _...... .....
F-9550 931 -Airport . . . _. _..... _.._.._.
F-9550 942 -Building "C" Renovation .._ ... _ _
F-9550 943 -"new" Court House Renovation .
F-9550 951 -County Highway Development ...
F-9550 952 -Industrial Park Road Program .
F-9550 960 -Septic Waste Disposal .
F-9730 600 -TC -3 Bond Anticipation Notes _ .. .
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
$ 259,818 $ 293,135 $
3,148 7,569
50,090 51,751
46,615 50,530
14,720 20,900
13,497 17,160
403 700
4,654 5,000
323,686 $ 323,686 $ 293,446 $ 293,446
4,181 4,181 3,655 3,655
48,684 48,684 48,684 48,684
56,820 56,820 53,820 53,820
38,328 38,328 38,328 38,328 Z
17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000 o
600 600 600 600
5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 3
tT
$ 392,945 $ 446,745 $ 494,799 $ 494,799 $ 461,033 $ 461,033
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0 $ 10,000 V
A
0 40,000 See Appendix "A" for a listing of 1975
26,136 Federal Revenue Sharing Requests cur -
0 60,000 rently under consideration by appropriate
0 32,000 committees of the Board of Representa-
0 170.000 tives Since Revenue Sharing Funds can be
0 100,000 appropriated at any regular meeting of the
0 25,000 Board of Representatives and since such
0 50,000 appropriations will have no effect on the
0 150,000 1975 tax rates, they will be added at a
0 200,000 later date as a supplement to this Budget
TOTAL -FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND . $ 0 $ 863,136
1975 Budget
1974. Depart- Committee Committee
Expended Appropri- mental Recommen- Recommen- Adopted
1973 ations Request dation dation 1975
GRAND TOTAL—ALL APPROPRIATIONS—
ALL FUNDS . . $23,756,832 $27,446,084 $29,507,598 $29,388,473 $29,043,375 $29,04-3,375
LESS INTER -FUND ITEMS.
General Fund Appropriations for.
Airport . $ 65,440 $ 39,918 $ 22,941 $ 22,941 $ 22,141 $ 22,141
County Road Fund . 801,521 978,233 1,152,290 1,152,290 1,096,740 1,096,740
Library . 297,498 342,750 403,206 403,206 369,440 369,440
Appropriations for Road Machinery Fund . 303,234 367,282 493,550 493,550 438,450 438,450
TOTAL—INTER-FUND ITEMS . $ 1,467,693 $ 1,728,183 $ 2,071,987 $ 2,071,987 $ 1,926,771 $ 1,926,771
GRAND TOTAL—ALL FUNDS
(Excluding Inter -Fund Items, etc )
*A Does not include
Federal Revenue Sharing
Appropriation
,$22,289,139 $25,717,901 $27,435,611 *A $27,316,486 °A $27,116,604 *A $27,116,604 *A
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FORM I
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AT END OF
PRESENT FISCAL YEAR
1974
County Road
General Road Machinery
Fund Fund Airport Fund
ESTIMATED FUND
BALANCE AT END
OF PRESENT FISCAL
YEAR AFTER DEDUCTING
ESTIMATED ENCUMBRANCES $3,400,000 $100,000 $60,000 $50,000
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
APPROPRIATED BY BOARD
TO REDUCE TAX LEVY $1,000,000 0 0 0
November 25, 1974 217
Appendix 1
STATEMENT OF RESERVE FUNDS AS OF
November 25, 1974
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
(General Municipal Law, Sec. 6-C)
REPAIR RESERVE FUND
(General Municipal Law, Sec 6-D)
NONE
218 November 25, 1974
STATEMENT OF DEBT AS OF
NOVEMBER 25, 1974
Purpose
Date of
Issue Rate Amount
BONDS OUTSTANDING 0
NOTES OUTSTANDING—
Tompkins-Cortland
Community College 9/5/74 7 65% $1,423,616
Hospital 6/14/74 5 80% $1,200,000
1975 FEDERAL REVENUE REQUEST
APPENDIX "A"
GROUP
REQUESTOR AMOUNT
1 Voluntary Action Center Mrs Jan Zahler $ 7,531
2 Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation Charles Herndon 30,000
3 Ithaca Speech Clinic T Walter Carlin, Ph D 19,000
4 Learning Web Dave Connor 2,000
5 Volunteer Counseling Committee Hazel Brill Brampton 15,000
6 Meadow House Thomas Jackson 12,836
7 New York State Association for Retarded Children D Boardman Lee 20,505
8 Groton Public Library Kenneth R Miller 10,000
9 Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County Glenn W Cline 10,000
10 I A C C. Day Care Center Gay A Dobson 4,750
11 Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County E1.izabeth S McLellan 3,290
12. The Groton Child Development Center Barbara B Clark 2,000
13 Storefront -140 W. State Street Becky Fowler 8,920
14 Day Care and Child Development June Rogers 27,285
15 Business/Industry/Educational Council Tom Bennett 5,000
16 Tompkins County Agricultural & Horticultural Society Glenn L Hubbell 10,000
17 Center for the Arts at Ithaca Thomas Niederkorn 12,700
18 Alcoholism Council Sheldon Bradshaw 3,010
19 Challenge Industries John Gilroy 7,700
20 Family and Children's Service James Johnston 5,105
TOTAL $216,632
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240 November 25, 1974
Mr. Bruce, Member of the Budget Committee, reported relative to the budgets
of the several towns and the City of the County.
To the Board of Representatives
County of Tompkins, New York
Your committee on Budget reports that the following tabulated statements
show the appropriations that will be necessary to meet the expenditures of the
several towns of the county and the City of Ithaca for the ensuing fiscal year,
as set forth in the following budgets:
RESOLUTION NO. 254—TOWN BUDGETS
Moved by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -14. Noes -0. Excused -1.
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 this board and
the laws of the State of New York and in accordance with the foregoing report
and recommendation of the Budget 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 therem named.
November 25, 1974 221
TOWN OF CAROLINE
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
. Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Administrator
Returned School Tax
TOTAL
$96,689 64
427 36
48410 $ 97,601 10
$ 82,742 55
$ 000
$ 14,858 55
$ 6,691 48
$ 21,550 03
To be paid the Town Supervisor
General $11,148 91
Highway
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 45,825 00
Bridges (Item II) 0 00
Machinery (Item III) 29,555 00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 14,730 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 0 00 $101,258 91
Special Districts
Brooktondale Fire $ 9,090 00
Caroline Fire Protection 2,900 00
Slaterville Fire 10,307 '76
Brooktondale Light 1,468 66
Slaterville Light 1,06812
Speedsville Light 445 05 $ 25,279 59
Total to be paid Supervisor $126,538 50
TOTAL BUDGET $148,088 53
TAX RATES.
County $ 1 534
Town r 10128
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Brooktondale Fire (1F1) $ 1 731
Slaterville Fire (1F2) 3 189
Caroline Fire (1F3) 1 622
Brooktondale Light (1L1) 886
Slaterville Light (1L2) 976
Speedsville Light (1L3) 1 860
222 November 25, 1974
TOWN OF DANBY
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy
Plus. Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Administrator
Returned School Tax
Total
$99,917 12
432 83
324 84 $100,674.79
$ 69,947 59
$ 394 64
$ 31,12184
$ 8,879 54
$ 40,001 38
To be paid the Town Supervisor.
General $18,620 00
Highway:
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 31,546 00
Bridges (Item II) 1,500 00
Machinery (Item III) . 6,322 00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 15,515 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 21,600 00 $ 95,103 00
Returned Water $ 1,435.65
Special Districts:
Danby Fire 34,961 76
West Danby Water 6,250 00 $ 41,211 76
Total to be paid Supervisor $137,750 41
TOTAL BUDGET $177,751 79
TAX RATES:
County $ 3 580
Town . 10 845
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Danby Fire (2F1)
West Danby Water (2W1)
. $ 3 882
8 400
November 25, 1974 223
TOWN OF DRYDEN
To be paid the County Administrator.
Dryden Vi11 Dryden Outside
Inside and Freeville
County General
and Highway Tax $77,612 62 $505,789 61
Compensation Insurance 340 38 2,21818
Election Expenses 277 97 1,811.46
Less Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy 0 00 270,560 06
Total $78,230 97 $239,259 19 $317,490 16
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR $ 1,102 62
Total to be Paid to County Administrator $318,592 78
Returned School Tax $ 79,535 11
TOTAL
$398,127 89
To be paid the Town Supervisor
General $ 29,794 00
General—Outside Village 0 00
Highway
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 117,213 00
Bridges (Item 10 4,500 00
Machinery (Item III) 79,000 00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 61,737 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 36,000 00 $328,244 00
Delinquent Charges $ 48 60
Special Districts
Fire Protection 53,704 00
Etna Light 1,204 00
McLean Light 76 00
Varna Light 1,559 00
Varna Water 13,679 32
Sapsucker Rd Sewer 924 00
Varna Sewer 22,499 75
Ringwood Ct Rd 3,475 51 $ 97,121 58
Total to be paid Supervisor $425,414 18
TOTAL BUDGET $823,542 07
TAX RATES.
Dryden Village: Dryden Outside
Inside County $12 349 and Freeville. County
Town 3.670 Outside: Town
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS•
Fire Protection $1 330
Etna Light 1.339
McLean Light 2 160
Varna Light 1.290
$5 796
7.514
224 November 25, 1974
TOWN OF ENFIELD
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to Reduce County Levy
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Admuustrator
Returned School Tax
TOTAL
$83,483 94
344 61
159 38 $ 83,987 93
$ 66,203 76
$ 000
$ 17,784 17
$ 8,903 07
$ 26,687 24
To be paid the Town Supervisor
General 5,350 00
Highway.
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 39,423 00
Bridges (Item II) 0 00
Machinery (Item III) 18,59526
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 11,550 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 000 $ 74,918 26
Special District $ 12,500 00
Total to be paid Supervisor $ 87,418 26
TOTAL BUDGET $114,105 50
TAX RATES:
County $ 2 400
Town 10 112
TAX RATE FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT:
Fire Protection (4F1) $1 530
November 25, 1974
TOWN OF GROTON
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General
and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy
Total
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Admuustrator
Returned School Tax
TOTAL
225
Inside Outside
$71,401 $90,48
9 5 0 64
28100 356 04
000 90,26138
$72,034 00 $ 1,010 52 $ 73,044 52
$ 569 48
$ 73,614 00
$ 65,642 53
$139,256 53
To be paid the Town Supervisor
General $26,368 50
General—Outside Village 3,90000
Highway
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 26,786 75
Bridges (Item II) 0 00
Machinery (Item III) 58,562 00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 23,592 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) . 2,619 00 $141,828 25
Special Districts
Peruville Light 619 86
McLean Light . 1,036 32
Fire Protection . 16,320 00
Ambulance 3,000 00 $ 20,976 18
Total to be paid Supervisor ` $162,804 43
TOTAL BUDGET $302,060 96
TAX RATES.
Inside County $9 031 Outside County $ .101
Town , 6 020 Town 9 330
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Fire Protection (5F1) $1 560
McLean Light (5L1) . 1 210
Peruville Light 1 880
Ambulance .290
226 November 25, 1974
TOWN OF ITHACA
To be paid the County Administrator.
County General
and Highway Tax $286,437 40 $588,926 92
Compensation Insurance 1,314 27 $ 2,702 20
Election Expenses 480 88 988 67
Less• Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy 0 00 404,214 10
Total $288,232 55 $188,403 69 $ 476,636 24
Plus. Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR $ 556 38
Total to be Paid to County Administrator $ 477,192.62
Returned School Tax $ 0 00
TOTAL $ 477,192 62
Inside Outside
To be paid the Town Supervisor:
General , $ 28,840 00
General—Outside Village 0 00
Highway.
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 3,466 00
Bridges (Item II) 000
Machinery (Item III) 32,181.00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 46,817 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 000 $ 111,304 00
Delinquent Charges $ 4,686 92
Special Districts
Fire Protection $154,025 00
Forest Home Light 650 00
Glenside Light 100.00
Renwick Hgts Light 385 00
Ithaca Water 105,284.74
Ithaca Sewer . 199,189 58 $ 459,634 32
, Total to be paid Supervisor $ 575,625 24
TOTAL BUDGET $1,052,817.86
TAX RATES
Inside: County $11 334 Outside: County $3 604
Town .374 1 Town 1966
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Fire Protection (6F1) $2 906
Forest Home Light (6L1) .456
Glenside Light 316
Renwick Hgts Light . .440
Ithaca Water
Ithaca Sewer
November 25, 1974 227
TOWN OF LANSING
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General
and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less: Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Admuustrator
Returned School Tax
TOTAL
To be paid the Town Supervisor.
General
Highway:
Repairs and Improvements (Item I)
Bridges (Item II)
Machinery (Item III)
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV)
Improvement Program (Item IA)
Dehnquent Charges
Special Districts:
Fire Protection
McKinney Water Dist
Ludlowville Light
Catherwood Light
Water Dist #1
Water Dist. #2
Sewer Dist. #1
Sewer Dist. #2
Total to be paid Supervisor
TOTAL BUDGET
TAX RATES:
County
Town
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Fire Protection (7F1)
Ludlowville Light (7L1)
McKinney Water (7W1)
$77219.78
3 526 82
96187 $ 778,708.47
$ 195,018.32
$ 1,081.67
$ 584,77182
$ 74,105.78
$ 658,877.60
$ 89,974 84
. 106,283 00
8,800.00
63,100 00
48,550 53
0 00 $ 316,708.37
$ 53,074 57
65,463 64
385 38
. 484 50
. 846.97
139,121.73
3,574 08
9,122 05
54,309 04
$7 630
. 4.143
$ .850
1 130
1 102
$ 273,307.39
$ 643,090 33
$1,301,967 93
228 November 25, 1974
TOWN OF NEWFIELD
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General
and Highway Tax
Compensation Insurance
Election Expenses
Less Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR
Total to be Paid to County Administrator
Returned School Tax
TOTAL
To be paid the Town Supervisor:
General
Highway
Repairs and Improvements (Item I)
Bridges (Item II)
Machinery (Item III)
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV)
Improvement Program (Item IA)
Special Districts
Fire Protection
Newfield Light
Newfield Water
It
$141,538 78
612 99
324 83
$142,476 60
$110,348 78
$ 349 32
$ 32,477 14
$ 23,020 93
$ 55,498 07
16,415 00
102,946 50
1,120 00
26,450 00
• 23,950 00
17,820 00 $188,701 50
Total to be Paid Supervisor
TOTAL BUDGET
TAX RATES
County $ 2 266
Town 13 256
TAX RATES FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Fire Protection (8F1) $ .691
Newfield Light (8L1) 1 290
Newfield Water (8W1) 3 838
$ 10,000 00
3,180 00
20,850 00 $ 34,030 00
$222,731 50
$278,229 57
November 25, 1974 229
TOWN OF ULYSSES
To be paid the County Administrator
Inside Outside
County General
and Highway Tax $67,023 21 $154,647 47
Compensation Insurance 303 26 66815
Election Expenses 255 23 588 91
Less Sales Tax to
Reduce County Levy 953 52 89,085 92
Total 66,628 18 66,818 61 $133,446 79
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR $ 0 00
Total to be Paid to County Admuustrator $133,446 79
Returned School Tax 51,112 92
TOTAL $184,559 71
To be paid the Town Supervisor
General 9,990 00
General—Outside Village 4,475 00
Highway
Repairs and Improvements (Item I) 31,457 00
Bridges (Item II) 558 00
Machinery (Item III) 20,443 00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item IV) 21,633 00
Improvement Program (Item IA) 0 00 $ 88,556 00
Special Districts
Fire Protection $ 13,942 00
Total to be paid Supervisor $102,498 00
TOTAL BUDGET $287,057 71
TAX RATES
Inside County $11 381 Outside County $4 947
Town 2 720 Town 5 383
TAX RATE FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT•
' Fire Protection $ 999
230
November 25, 1974
CITY OF ITHACA
To be paid the County Administrator:
County General and Highway Tax , $1,109,456 36
Compensation 5,303 61
Election Expense 2,705 79
Less Amount Due City $ 0 00
Plus Special Grade Crossing Levy—LVRR $ 608 46
Total to be Paid to County Administrator $1,118,074 22
TOTAL $1,118,074 22
TAX RATES
County $10 820
RESOLUTION NO. 255—APPROPRIATION FOR CONDUCT OF COUNTY
GOVERNMENT
Moved by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr Holden. Adopted.
WHEREAS, this board by Resolution No 253 dated November 25, 1974, has
adopted a budget for the conduct of county government for the fiscal year 1975,
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 pur-
poses specified, effective January 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 256—ADOPTION APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES
Moved by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr Miller. Ayes -14 Noes -0. Excused -1
Adopted
RESOLVED, That the report of the Committee on Budget be accepted and
adopted and that the several amounts therein listed for state tax, county tax for
general welfare and health purposes, enterprise fund tax and county highway tax
for the year 1975 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. 257—TAX LEVY
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Miller. Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1.
Adopted
RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,147,633.00 required to meet the expenses
and cost of county government in Tompkins County for the fiscal year 1975 as
set forth in the budget be assessed against, levied upon, and collected from the
taxable property of the nine towns and the city liable therefor.
COUNTY EQUALIZATION TABLE -1974 ASSESSED VALUE FOR 1975 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 9,693,277 70 13,847,539 96,689 64 82,742 55 13,947 09 1 439 48410 427 36 14,858 55 1 534
Danby 8,585,860 60 14,309,767 99,917 12 69,947 59 29,969 53 3 491 324 84 432 83 30,727 20 3 580
Out 41,289,289 72,437,349 505,789 61 270,560 06 235,229 55 5 698 1,81146 2,218 18 239,259 19 5 796
Dryden -In 6,335,777 11,115,398 77,612 62 0 77,612 62 12 250 277 97 340 38 78,230 97 12 349 Z
Total 47,625,066 57 83,552,747 583,402 23 270,560 06 312,842 17 2,089 43 2,558 56 317,49016 c
Enfield 7,412,885 62 11,956,266 83,483 94 66,203 76 17,280 18 2 332 159 38 344 61 17,78417 2 400 W
Out 10,107,481 12,958,309 90,480 64 90,261 38 219 26 022 356 04 435 22 1,010 52 101 3
Groton -In 7,977,068 10,227,010 71,4 m09 51 0 71,409 51 8 952 281 00 343 49 72,03400 9 031
Total 18,084,549 78 23,185,319 161,890 15 90,261 38 71,628 77 637 04 778 71 73,044 52to
Out 52,293,263 84,343,973 588,926 92 404,21410 184,712 82 3 533 988 67 2,702 20 188,403 69 3 604
Ithaca -In 25,433,965 41,022,524 286,43740 0 286,43740 11263 48088 1,31427 288,23255 11334
Town Total 77,727,228 62 125,366,497 875,364 32 404,214 10 471,150 22 1,469 55 4,016 47 476,636 24 `0
Lansing 76,507,851 69 110,880,943 774,219 78 195,018 32 579,20146 7 571 961 87 3,526 82 583,690 15 7 630
Newfield 14,189,469 70 20,270,670 141,538 78 110,348 78 31,190 00 2 199 324 83 612 99 32,127 82 2 266
Out 13,510,310 22,148,049 154,647 47 89,085 92 65,561 55 4 853 588 91 668 15 66,818 61 4 947
Ulysses -In 5,855,280 9,598,820 67,023 21 953 52 66,069 69 11 284 255 23 303 26 66,628 18 11 381
Total 19,365,590 61 31,746,869 221,670 68 90,03944 131,63124 84414 97141 133,446 79
Ithaca -City 103,280,000 65 158,892,307 1,109,456 36 0 1,109,456 36 10 743 2,705 79 5,303 61 1,117,465 76 10 821
TOTAL 382,471,775 594,008,924 4,147,633 00 1,379,355 98 2,768,297 02 10,000 97 18,973 37 2,797,271 36
1975 Estimated Direct Sales Tax Payments To Villages. 43,963 18 Dryden
62,315 59 Groton
92,352 17 Cayuga Heights
53,198 40 Trumansburg
Total Villages 251,829 34
Total Towns and Villages 1,631,165 32
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
1975 1974
6 98244224 6 94278752
10 84428518 9 95573412
7 23791193 6 600565
w
232 December 9, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 258—REPORT OF BUDGET COMMITTEE FOR
APPORTIONMENT OF GENERAL AND HIGHWAY
LEVIES
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1
Adopted
RESOLVED, That the report of the Budget 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 1975
On motion, meeting adjourned at 9 08 p m to December 2 at 7 30 p m
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1974
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 10 00 a m meeting of November 25th 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
Resolution and position paper of Hospital Board of Managers unanimously
supporting Option C, copy of a letter and report from the President of the
Hospital Board of Managers to Chairman of the Health Committee re advantages
and disadvantages of Blue Cross participation, copy of Hospital Construction
Committee's summary to the Health Committee, NYS Office Planning and De-
velopment Clearinghouse protect reviews re Office of Court Administration/ -
Analysis of Family Court Structure, letter from East Ithaca Town Association
thanking Frank Liguori for presentation on crosstown road and that of 50 mem-
bers present, 3/4 disapproved, remainder abstained and there were no votes
expressing approval, Case 80002 - NYS Electric and Gas Corporation - Cayuga
Station re application of NYSE&G for a certificate of environmental compat-
ibility and public need to construct an 850 mw coal -fueled electric generating unit
at a site in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, prehearing conference set
for December 13, letter from Robert Broad, M D ; Chairman, Citizens' Study
Group re has not progressed on an answer as to the need of a feasibility Study
for a prepaid health care system; letter from Elizabeth McLellan, Chairman,
Tompkins County Comprehensive Health Planning Council re they recommend
Option C and believe a decision by the board should be as soon as possible,
also attached recommendation from the TCCHPC'S executive committee, letter
from Howard J Nichols, Supervisor, Town of Stamford, Delaware Couny, re
Environmental Conservation Law, that no person, etc, shall change, modify
or disturb the course, channel or bed of any stream, he is opposed to such
action, enclosed resolution passed by Delaware Supervisor, literature pertaining
to such; copy of letter from Edward Huber, Attorney to Stewart Boschwitz,
Presiding Examiner, Public Service Commission, re proposed Rules of Discover for
Case 80002 - Cayuga Station, minutes of TC3 Board of Trustees meeting November
7th, letter from Russell E Train, Administrator, United States Environmental Pro-
tection Agency re asking assistance and support to participate in conference for
environmental manpower development, letter from Stewart C Boschwitz, Exam-
iner, Pubhc Service Commission to Michael Wolfson, Cornell University re Case
80002 - Cayuga Station, minutes of County Planning Board for November 13;
request for Proclamation for SOS (Stamp Out Starvation) Day, for December 11
December 9, 1974 233
for Tompkins County, minutes of Personnel Committee for November 13, copy
of letter from Stewart Boschwitz of Public Service Commission to Andrews,
Pusateri, Brandt, Shoemaker, Higgins and Robertson re Town of Somerset being
accorded full -party status in Case 80002 - NYSE&G Corporation - Cayuga Station,
copy of letter from Department of Transportation to Ms Bischoff of Lansing
Civic Association re final design plans including consolidation of driveways, and
a letter from Joseph M Powers, Regional Director, Region 3 re Task Force to
Evaluate improvement of Route 13 Ithaca to Cortland, Tompkins and Cortland
Counties, P I N 3057 08
Under privilege of the floor, Barbara Stewart from Cooperative Extension,
spoke to the board re the Nutrition for the Elderly Program She introduced
Lydia Darling who operated the program this year
Mrs Darling reported the activities of the program She said next year
they hope to contact more elderly persons in the county especially m the rural
areas They hope to bring at least 20 per cent of these people into the program
Chairman Lee extended thanks on behalf of the Board for a well-run
program
Mr Edward Conley, Mayor of the City of Ithaca, spoke under privilege
of the floor pertinent to the problems to be faced by the county He spoke about
some of the projects of the City of Ithaca He also spoke about intergovernmental
cooperation He requested the Board ask the County Planning Department to
make some strong recommendations of proposed land use controls He feels
an economic study of the county should be done that would show retail needs
Mr Lee said the county has a 701 Study underway with the professionals
pertinent to many of the objectives that the Mayor mentioned
Mr Liguori, Planning Commissioner, said relative to land use control, they
are currently developing and have prepared some alternative settlement patterns
for the county which he feels is the first step in bringing some order to the land
use settlement pattern In connection with the economic evaluation, they have
done a detailed economic base study which includes the total county It is not
oriented though for retail trade but it does address itself to the human resource
needs, employment, tax structure, etc
Mrs Holman commended the Board of Representatives, Hospital Construction
Committee and the Health Committee for the careful attention they have given
to the hospital issue Speaking on behalf of the special Hospital Study Committee
of the American Association of University Women, recommended the adoption
of Option C for the County
Mr Ken Vineburg, architect, feels the decision about the hospital is going
to have an effect on land use He would like to see the hospital built on East Hill
Mr Alvin Knepper spoke about the importance of economic studies in the
county and feels it is important that the Board of Representatives take an interest
Mr Culligan said he feels the merchants are going to have to have good
merchandise, good prices and good selection He also expressed concern about
the traffic problem downtown Mayor Conley said as soon as the second parking
garage is finished the city will be taking all street parking off and direct them-
selves to traffic movement
Mr Ralph Jordon of the Chamber of Commerce supported Option C regard-
ing the hospital and urged the board to adopt it
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, said at the next board meeting the committee
will make a recommendation to this board on revenue sharmg funds Later in
'the meeting, Mr Payne the County Assessment Director, will bring the board
up-to-date on the Senior Citizens' property tax exemption From the budget
standpoint whatever the voting is this morning, there will be a hospital financing
and the committee is starting to set up meetings to discuss that
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met Decem-
ber 5 and also this morning They have some appointments to make later in
,the meeting They met with Thomas Neiderkorn and Robert Boothroyd represent-
ing the Center of the Arts and considered their revenue sharing request for
winterizing to make the facility available to all of Tompkins County through-
out the year and $2500 for operating expenses They passed on the winterizing
234 December 9, 1974
request but did not approve the operating request The request for County
Extension for the Nutrition for the Elderly was approved this morning for
$5854 That will come to the board at the next meeting in the form of a resolu-
tion to come from the Contingent Fund The committee also met with members
of the Gay Center and considered a request made by representatives of the
group that the Board of Representatives provide equal protection to these people
in employment, education, housing and other areas They referred the request
to the County Attorney to see if there are any conflicts m existing law They
also had several discussions with respect to the question that Mayor Conley
brought before the board this morning and are not prepared at this time to offer
any solution but intend to pursue the question and hopefully have a report or
recommendation for the final meeting in December The Committee will be
nominating at the next meeting Mrs Viola Boothroyd to be reappointed Demo-
cratic Election Commissioner
Mr Holden, Personnel Committee, asked for any written expressions on
the moving expenses policy
Mr Kerr, Planning and Public Works Committee, said they met last week
They discussed the Fall Creek Recreational River Designation It seems now
is the time for county committees and the Board to assume a responsibility in
leadership in this instance It was decided sometime after the first of the year it
would be appropriate for the Committee to hold a series of meetings for the
public and other interested citizens to determine total public interest in a pro-
posed project and come up with a recommendation
They also discussed the problem of traffic at the intersection of Judd Falls
Road and Ellis Hollow Road Mr Stevenson has some suggestions which they
may be able to put into effect next year on the relocation of at least a segment
of one of those roads to alleviate the situation They are recommending payment
of the engineering fee to the engineer who developed the study on the proposed
cross-town road They discussed allocation of space in the proposed renovation
of the old court house—the committee plans meetings in the rest of the year and
this will be reviewed and hopefully have a final recommendation for those plans
They discussed a proposed contract with a commuter airlines for service between
Ithaca, Binghamton and Albany and will present a resolution later Regarding
the position of Keeper of the Covered Bridge in Newfield, he said the term
of Mr and Mrs Musser expires December 31 and the committee is taking appli-
cations from citizens of Newfield for appointment to the position Mr Kerr said
he and Mr Liguori prepared a letter to all city, village, town and county officers
again reviewing the terms of the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and point-
ing out the need for action by each village and town throughout the county
Mr Bruce said he will be making a motion to withdraw the resolution
on the Boardman House, later in the meeting
Mr Miller, Public Safety and Correction Committee, said they have not
met formally since the last meeting but there will be three resolutions presented
this morning
Mr Webster reported that they considered the two hat system be reinstated
so representatives can serve as representatives and 'town supervisors. Approxi-
mately five years ago the State Legislature changed it so people were not allowed
to wear two hats The State has now passed enabling legislation where at local
option you may serve in both roles They propose at the final meeting of the year,
a resolution for the board to act upon.
Mr MacNeil said the committee met November 25 The Office for the Aging
Area Plan is before the State and are awaiting approval in writing When the
approval is received a director will be hired in Labor Grade 13 He said he will
be withdrawing until the next meeting the resolution -Articles of Incorporation _
Human Services Coalition He distributed to the board some revisions The
committee also discussed many items, mainly the change of labor to do some of
the work in the County Home itself without hiring outside help They still
have under consideration the bean situation The County Home is getting ready
for its annual Christmas Party He said they found themselves paying approx-
imately $20,000 a month direct payment from the county without having reim-
bursement of ADC rent checks Mr Wagner was instructed that this be put in
December 9, 1974 235
at 10% hnut so they do not lose the money He said they are about ready to
settle with the undertakers regarding the amount paid for burials New York
State has revised from $500 to $1000 the amount an indigent person can keep
in escrow for possible burial On a statewide basis in the ADC category, there
are approximately 15 8% of the people receiving money who are ineligible
He said 31% received overpayment, and 12 6% received underpayment In our
own Social Services Department, the Income Maintenance Department is at a
point where ineligibles are 1 7%, overpayments are none and underpayments
are in the 1% category Regarding the hospital, the NYS Department of Health
in its recommendation for reimbursement rates to hospitals has now got the
Tompkins County Hospital up to $109 03 which was the actual cost plus in 1973
He also reported that Caroline Norton has resigned from the Advisory Committee
for the Office for the Aging and he placed on the table the name of Mrs Irene
Hegney He said people have been interviewed for Human Services Coordinator
position and he believes someone has been hired
Mr Dates mentioned regarding the Four County Area on Railroads, he will
be able to make a report in January The State is now conducting feasibility
studies to save railroads He asked Frank Liguori to bring the board up-to-date
on the County Sewer Agency
Mr Frank Liguori reported the County Sewer Agency is progressing with
development of updating comprehensive sewer plants in the county with primary
discussions at the moment on the City of Ithaca Plant and potential areas tri-
butary to it and cooperation m managing that plant
The County Attorney reported they were successful in the County Sewer
case On the TC3 dispute, there will be a meeting in Albany with the Dormitory
Authority and the architects Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott, as well as some of his
staff
Chairman Lee introduced Mr Robert King who is the acting Airport Manager
since the death of Glenn A Turner
Mr Bruce said a counter offer was received from the ABC Sandblasting
Company which was not acceptable The subcommittee unanimously refused the
proposal and directed the County Attorney to notify them The requested
financial statement has not yet been received It was Moved by Mr Miller,
seconded by Mr Kerr, that the resolution on the agenda be withdrawn at this
time, also the resolution pertaining to moving expense policy Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION NO 259—RESISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 303-1973-HOSPI-
TAL
03-1973-HOSPI-
TAL CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATION AND ADDITION
Moved by Mr Culhgan, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes - 15 Noes - 0 Resolution
adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Health Committee, that Resolu-
tion No 303 adopted by the Board of Representatives on the 19th day of November
1973, voting to renovate and for the construction of an addition not to exceed
three million dollars ($3,000,000) be and it hereby is rescinded
RESOLUTION NO. 260—APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION - HOSPITAL
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Kerr It was Moved by Mr Haight,
seconded by Mr Culligan, That the resolution be amended as follows
"Resolved, that the Federal Revenue Sharing monies as needed shall be
used to pay any deficit in the operation and maintenance of the hospital with
the exception of the monies needed to fulfill requests for funds that are approved
and that are presently pending before the Budget Committee for the fiscal
year 1975, it being the intent that present uncommitted revenue sharing monies
and future revenue monies received shall be used as needed for the payment
of the deficit, if any, in the operation and maintenance of the hospital "
After a lengthy discussion, Mr Culhgan withdrew his second Mr Holden
then seconded the amendment A roll call vote was taken on the amendment and
resulted as follows Ayes - MacNeil, Watros, Haight, Holden, Lee - 5. Noes -
Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Kerr, Livesay, Miller, Robey, Webster -
10 Amendment Lost. A roll call was taken on the resolution which resulted as
follows Ayes - Kerr (This is an historic moment in Tompkins County I should
236 December 9, 1974
like to read a quote of some 200 years old by one by the name of Voltaire who
said, "The public health is the foundation upon which rests the happiness of the
people and the welfare of the nation The care of public health is the first duty
of the statesman" I would only hope that history would look upon us as a group
of statesmen this morning), Livesay, MacNeil (extend sincere congratulations to
the Construction Committee), Miller (faith in Health and Construction Commit-
tee), Robey (cast an aye vote in respect to Mr Marcham for having really laid the
ground work), Watros, Webster, Benson, Bruce, Clynes, Culligan, Dates, Haight,
Lee - 14 Noes - Holden - 1 Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, the Hospital Construction Committee has had numerous meetings
concerning the present hospital and the needs of the community for hospital
facilities in the future, and
WHEREAS, said committee has recommended that a new hospital of approx-
imately 223 beds be constructed as outlined in the i plans submitted by Levatich,
Miller, Hoffman and Fred Thomas, dated June, 1974, entitled and known as
"Option C" and which plans include utilization of 35,000 sq ft in the existing
building for administrative purposes and 205,000 sq ft of new construction, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has held numerous public meet-
ings on all of the proposals submitted by Levatich, Miller, Hoffman, Fred Thomas
and E D Rosenfeld Associates, Inc , now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That this Board
hereby approves the construction of a new hospital of approximately 223 beds
to be constructed as outlined in the document, "Tompkins County Hospital
Functional Plan, Space Program, provided by E D Rosenfeld Associates, Inc
designated as `Option C' recommended by the Hospital Construction Committee
on November 18, 1974, which program will utilize 35,000 sq ft of the existing
° building and new construction of 205,000 sq ft ,
RESOLVED, further, That financing be accomplished as determined by
bond resolution to be subsequently adopted by ,this board, reference being
made to the "Financial Projections For Proposed 1Construction and Renovation
Programs" as prepared by Price Waterhouse & Company,
RESOLVED, further, that it is the intent of this board that the Tompkins
County Hospital through careful administration and good management become
financially self sustaining,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board reaffirms approval of the Corridor
Route No 96 which insures improved and better access to the Tompkins County
Hospital site and this Board urges said overpass and improved corridor route
as a No 1 priority for construction,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board in cooperation with the Board of
Managers take necessary action to comply with all requirements for submission
not later than December 31, 1974, of Part II of the Application for construction
under approval granted on August 15, 1969, entitled "CNY-147 by the New York
State Health Department",
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies
of this resolution to the New York State Department of Transportation in
Syracuse and Albany, to Governor Wilson and Governor -elect Carey, Assembly-
woman Cook and Assemblyman -elect Lee, Senator Smith and the New York State
Health Department
RESOLUTION NO 261—SOUTHERN TIER EAST LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Miller,' A discussion took place and
a roll call was taken which resulted as follows Ayes - 15, Noes - 0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Appalachian
Regional Development Act of 1965 (the "Act") to provide assistance in carrying
out planning and development activities to meet the needs of the citizens of the
Appalachian region and to more fully develop such region, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 122 dated May 13, 1968, the County of Tomp-
kins authorized the participation of such county in an Appalachian Area Advisory
Council for the Southern Tier East Appalachian counties, and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the said resolution, such advisory
December 9, 1974 237
council adopted certain by-laws, which, among other things established the council
as the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board and pro-
vided for internal organization, meetings and officers of the said Board, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Tompkins to cooperate with
the other constituent counties of the said Appalachian Area Advisory Council
in providing a more effective mechanism for carrying out the purposes of such
council and the Act and any and all State legislation consistent therewith, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Tompkins desires to participate in the
implementation of an eight -county local development district, to be known as
the Southern Tier East Local Development District, for all the purposes set
forth in the Act, State legislation consistent therewith, and any by-laws and
regulations heretofore or hereafter promulgated pursuant thereto, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to such object the County of Tompkins hereby
agrees to enter into an agreement with the counties of Broome, Chenango,
Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Tioga, a copy of which agreement
is attached hereto, and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute such
agreement on behalf of the County of Tompkins, which agreement shall be in
furtherance of the purposes set forth in this resolution
RESOLUTION NO 262—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION — HUMAN SERVICES COALITION
OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, INC.
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Bruce, That the resolution be
tabled until the next meeting Motion to table adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 263—REQUEST FOR DOG QUARANTINE
—COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Miller It was Moved by Mr Culligan,
seconded by Mr MacNeil, that the resolution be amended to exclude the Town of
Ithaca After discussion, a roll call vote was taken Ayes - - MacNeil, Clynes,
Culligan, Lee - 4 Noes - Benson, Bruce, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr, Livesay,
Miller, Robey, Watros, Webster - 11 Amendment Lost. The resolution was adopted
with representatives Culligan and MacNeil casting dissenting votes
WHEREAS, the County has been advised by the New York State Conservation
Department that there is evidence of increasing deer harassment and mortahty
caused by dogs in Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Department feels that this situation will
worsen between now and spring, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 115a of the New York State Agriculture and
Markets Law, That this Board deternunes that the deer population in the County
of Tompkins is suffering severe depredation due to dogs pursuing and killing
deer, and request the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Commis-
sioner of said department to issue an order for a twenty-four hour dog quarantine
in the County of Tompkins excluding the City of Ithaca for the period commenc-
ing December 9, 1974 to May 1, 1975
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of
this resolution to the Department of Agriculture and Markets, State Campus
Building, Albany, New York, 12225 and to the Regional Wildlife Manager, P. 0
Box 1169, Cortland, New York 13045
RESOLUTION NO. 264—NIGHT QUARANTINE ON DOGS IN TOMPKINS
COUNTY
' Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr MacNeil Resolution was adopted
with Representative Clynes casting a dissenting vote
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections
Committee, That the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets of the State of
New York, be requested to order a night quarantine on dogs in Tompkins County
from April 1, 1975 to March 31, 1977, pursuant to Section 115 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law, and the Clerk of the Board of Representatives is hereby
238 December 9, 1974
directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Helen M Kehrer,
Principal Clerk, Dog Licensing, Department of Agriculture and Markets, State
Campus, Albany
RESOLUTION NO. 265—AWARD OF BID—COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL INC.
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Benson Mr Miller, Fire and Disaster
Coordmator, explained the system to the board Resolution adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids for a Tone
Panel for use by the Fire and Disaster Coordinator, at Central Fire Control, and
WHEREAS, Communications Control Centers, Inc , Hempstead, Maryland, is
the only responsible bidder for said panel with a bid of $5,000 00, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Fire and Disaster
Coordinator, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Safety and Cor-
rections Committee, That the bid for said panel be awarded to Communications
Control Center as stated above, 100 per cent payment to be made upon com-
pletion of contract and approval by the Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO. 266—DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT OF
LOCAL LAW NO. 2-1966—TAX EXEMPTION FOR
ELDERLY
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Robey A brief discussion followed and
the resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Budget and Finance Committee has reviewed Local Law No
2 adopted on September 26, 1966, and subsequently amended by Resolution No
42 adopted February 8, 1971, concerning the 50% partial tax exemption of real
property owned by certain persons with limited income 65 years of age or older,
and
WHEREAS, there has been a recent amendment passed by the State Legisla-
ture and signed by the Governor that authorizes the County to mcrease the maxi-
mum income limitation, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, That
the Director of Assessment be directed to contact the several tax districts m the
County and to jointly negotiate as uniform an income limitation for this purpose
as possible, and a public hearing be held by this board as soon as possible m
1975 to consider a proposed amendment to Local Law No 2-1966 to increase
the income limitation and further amending said Local Law No 2-1966 conform
with other recent legislation
RESOLUTION NO. 267—DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING—MALL AIRWAYS, INC.
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Miller, adopted
WHEREAS, Mall Airways, Inc of Selkirk, New York, has requested a contract
with the County of Tompkins for the providing of air service to and from the
Tompkins County Airport, and
WHEREAS, a proposed contract has been distributed to the members of the
Board of Representatives, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit-
tee, That a public hearing be held on said proposed contract on the 23rd day of
December, 1974, at 9 30 o'clock m the morning thereof in the Board of Represen-
tatives' room, Court House, Ithaca, New York
RESOLUTION NO. 268—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
HEALTH DEPARTMENT—GROTON CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Holden, adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health Committee, That the Chairman
of the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute an agreement between
the Groton Child Development Center, Inc and the Tompkins County Health De-
partment for floor space to be used for Public Health Nursmg, copy of which is
on file with the Clerk of the Board
December 9, 1974 239
RESOLUTION NO 269—PRINTING OF TAX RATES
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Bruce, 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
RESOLUTION NO. 270—PRINT AUDIT STATEMENTS—TOWNS
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Kerr, adopted
RESOLVED, That the Clerk be directed to print audit statements of the
several towns of the County in the proceedings of the board
RESOLUTION NO. 271—APPROVING COMPLETED TAX ROLLS AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF WARRANTS
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -15 Noes -0 Resolution
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
extended upon the rolls in the several amounts extended against such parcel
of property 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 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. 272—PRINTING OF BONDED AND TEMPORARY
INDEBTEDNESS
Moved by Mr Bruce, seconded by Mr Robey, adopted
WHEREAS, statements of the bonded and temporary indebtedness of the
county and of the several towns, villages and school districts have been filed with
the Clerk of the Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the same be printed in the 1974 Proceedings
RESOLUTION NO. 273—PURCHASE OF VEHICLES—VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Ayes -15 Noes -0 Adopted
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has duly advertised for bids with
certain specifications for use by the Sheriff and Health Departments, and
WHEREAS, Erie J Miller, Inc Ithaca, N Y , is the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all specifications for five (5) 1975 marked patrol vehicles to be used by
the Sheriff's Department with a Gross bid of $22,601 25, including air con-
ditioning, and
WHEREAS, Zikakis Chevrolet, Inc , Ithaca, N Y is the lowest responsible
bidder for one (1) unmarked vehicle to be used by the Sheriff's Department with
a gross bid of $3,979 29, including air conditioning, and
WHEREAS, bids have been received for the sale of five (5) used Sheriff's
vehicles for the total amount of $3,200 00 to Dobbins Auto Parts, Inc , of Adams,
N Y , and
WHEREAS, Zikakis Chevrolet, Inc , of Ithaca, N Y is the lowest responsible
bidder for two (2) 1975 vehicles to be used by the Health Department with a gross
bid of $6,321 60, taking into consideration a total trade-in allowance of $500 00 on
one used vehicle bearing license number 17807, making a net bid of $5,821 60, and
240 December 9, 1974
WHEREAS, Cayuga Ford, Inc , Ithaca, N Y is the lowest responsible bidder
for one (1) 1975 vehicle to be used by the Health Department with a gross bid of
$3,166 00, taking into consideration a total trade-in allowance of $575 00 on one
used vehicle bearing license number 17808, making a net bid of $2,591 00, and
WHEREAS, Ray Stafford Chevrolet, Dryden, N Y , is the lowest responsible
bidder for two (2) 1975 vehicles to be used by the Health Department with a
gross bid of $6,578 00, taking into consideration a total trade-in allowance of
$1,900 00 on two used vehicles bearing license numbers 17806 and 17815, making
a net bid of $4,678 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, that
the aforementioned bids as set forth above be and the same hereby are accepted,
and the department heads be and they hereby are authorized to complete said
transactions on behalf of the County
At this time Mr Webster placed in nomination the names of Mrs Tommie
Fish to replace Mrs Esther Dotson who resigned and Mrs Martha Tolles to re-
place Edith Edgerton who resigned Upon hearing no further nominations the
above-named persons were appointed to fill unexpired terms on the Human Rights
Commission .
Mr Webster placed in nomination to serve on the Library Board of Trustees
the name of Mrs Donald Cahill to replace Mrs George Butts for a five-year term
which expires December 31, 1979 and the name of Mr Garth Jackson to replace
Mrs Louis Szabadi for a five-year term which expires December 31, 1979 He also
placed in nomination the name of Mrs Ronald Lampman to succeed herself for a
five-year term which expires December 31, 1979 Upon hearing no further nomi-
nations, the Chairman declared the above-named persons members of the Library
Board of Trustees
Mr Kerr read a letter received from Howard .1 Nichols, Supervisor of Dela-
ware County, regarding the Stream Protection Law 'and some problems there He
feels this matter should be studied He plans to present this situation to the
Planning and Public Works Committee to see if they Ican recommend some kind
of action There will be a committee meeting at 4 00 p m tomorrow to discuss
several things having to do with proposed land acquisition for Tompkins County
He said the Baptist Church has applied for demolition permit It is the intent
of the members of the committee that no action be, taken on any proposals until
they have determined the outcome of this application'
Chairman Lee said there will be a picture taken of the Board members next
meeting He also announced the 1974 Proceedings will be dedicated to Mr Glenn
Turner who died November 30 He said there will lbe Three Executive Sessions
of this board held on December 16, 17 and 18 to discuss personnel matters in the
county
RESOLUTION NO. 274—RESOLUTION OF RESPECT—GLENN A TURNER
Moved by Mr Dates, Unanimously seconded and adopted
WHEREAS, Glenn A Turner, Airport Manager, died in a tragedy on the
30th day of November, 1974 and
WHEREAS, Glenn A Turner was Manager of the Tompkins County Airport
for more than sixteen years, and
WHEREAS, he had been involved in commercial aviation in Tompkins
County since 1951 having previously been employed by Robinson Airlines and
Mohawk Airlines, and
WHEREAS, he had served with the United States Air Force in the Second
World War as a B-24 nose gunner with the 15th Division in France, earning the
Air Medal and seven other decorations in fifteen missions, and
WHEREAS, during his years as manager, he was directly and indirectly
responsible for many improvements at the airport such as directional beam, con-
trol tower, instrument landing system, extensions of the runway and moderniza-
tion of the terminal building, and
December 23, 1974 241
WHEREAS, Glenn was greatly respected by his peers in the Airport Man-
agement business both in New York State and elsewhere, and
WHEREAS, he was dedicated to his career as Airport Manager as well as
his family and community, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its deep appreciation
and gratitude for the years of service that Glenn A Turner has given to the
County of Tompkins,
RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, That this Board expresses its deep sympathy
to the family of Glenn A Turner,
RESOLVED, further, That this Board officially names the Terminal Building
presently located on said Airport and any successor Terminal Building the
"Glenn A Turner Terminal" an official dedication date to be announced in
the future,
RESOLVED, further, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a certified copy to be forwarded to the family of Glenn A Turner
On motion, meeting adjourned at 12 29 p m
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 23, 1974
The Chairman called the public hearing on Mall Airways, Inc to order
at 9 30 a m
Present 12 Arrived—Representative Robey-1 Absent—Representatives
Bruce and Culligan -2
The Clerk read the notice of pubhc hearing which was published in the
official newspapers
Upon hearing no objections, the Chairman closed the public hearing at
936 a m
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 23, 1974
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m
Present 14 Excused—Representative Bruce -1
Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Upon hearing no objections, the chairman declared the minutes of the
December 9th meeting approved
The Clerk noted the following correspondence had been received for filing
and/or referred to the proper committee for action
Copy of letter from A VanTienhoven to Frank Liguori re South Hill Civic
Association resolution recognizing the need for a 96B -Route 13 connection with
the reservation that the railroad embankment be retained as a "buffer" to
protect Buttermilk State Park and nearby residences, and agreed that a
Coddington Road-Slaterville Road connection did not seem desirable, letter
from Father Glogowski, Tompkins County Chapter of American Red Cross, re
update of its plans for assisting disaster victims, Department of Audit and
Control reference guide No 8 re Processing of Claims for Payment, TC3 Board
resolution for Computer Bid Award (Varian Date Machines for $72,120),
State of New York Public Service Commission re NYS Electric and Gas Corpora-
tion's amendments to motion for waiver and late submitted, Hospital Weekly
Review for December 9, Interstate Commerce Commission sent memorandum to
persons interested in the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, notice
of Public Hearing to discuss potential environmental impacts of proposed
village secondary waste water treatment facilities in Villages of Groton on
January 6, 1975, Mr Lee executed original and copy of Grant Supplement
242 December 23, 1974
Agreement EEA of 1971 - 36-2-0018 Mod # 18 extending completion date from
March 31, 1975 to June 30, 1975, resolution from Cortland County re TC3 Audit
of Capital expenditures, Claim No 88, Huber Magill Lawrence and Farrell re
Case # 80002, Cayuga Station filing and copies of four letters for information
and use m the proceedings. letter from Treman, Clynes, and Barrett that Vincent
Giordano has contracted to sell Heights Restaurant Ito Robert I Wilkinson and
pursuant to the terms of the lease, request approval conditioned upon the
approval by State Liquor Authority, State of New York Emergency Fuel Office
re County and City Fuel Coordinators in working with State Emergency Fuel
Office; Order to Shaw Cause - In the Matter of the Arbitration Between the
Tompkins County Chapter of Civil Service Employees Association, Inc and the
County of Tompkins, resolution of the Board of Directors of the Tompkins County
Hospital Auxiliary in Support of "Option C", memorandum from Stanley Dickin-
son, Principal, C W Robinson and Co , Inc , Management Consultants re ideas
on new coalition, minutes of the Library Board of Trustees meeting November
26, 1974, letter from Department of Agriculture & Markets acknowledging our
Board resolution and stating that their composite opinion is that the intent of
Section 115-a of Agriculture and Markets Law is for emergency measurets and
only when snow and weather conditions dictate the need for restrictions of the
movement of dogs Department of Environmental Conservation field check re-
veals an emergency situation does not exist at the present time If an emergency
develops at a later date it is suggested we write or telephone, letter from Ruth
Pettengill thanking the Board of Representatives for help in establishing and
funding the Human Services Coalition, copy of a letter from Dr Kathleen Gaffney
to Dr John Scott of Apalachian re Tompkins County's terminating the processmg
of the Tioga County Physically Handicapped Children's Program applications
STE reviews of Red Cross Transportation for Elderly, Handicapped and Economic
Opportunity Corporation/Head Start Program, letter from NYS Office of Court
Administration reviews of 1975 budget requests of County, Family and Surrogate
Courts, STE agenda for Dec 19 and minutes of Board meeting, copy of Coopera-
tive Extension Annual Narrative Report July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974, copy of
Joint statement on applicants motion for waivers and Ilate submittals re NYSE&G
- Cayuga Station, notice of public hearings, Office of Court Administration on
proposed adoption of new rule, notice of Tentative State Equalization Rate for
Villages of Dryden -63, Freeville-59, Groton -79, Cayuga Heights -64, Tru-
mansburg-62, minutes of Tompkins County Library for November 26, copy of a
letter from Frank Liguori to Cortland, re Ithaca -Cortland Economic Growth
Center Study, Rt 13 Corridor, minutes of Planning' and Public Works Committee
for November 26 and December 10 and County Planning Board for December
11, executed copy of Close-out agreement Manpower Adm #4307-36, Agri-
culture and Markets acknowledged Board resolution requesting continuation
of night dog quarantine, copy of letter Public Service Commission to Edward
Hoffman re NYSE&G - Cayuga Station, T. N. Hurd, Executive Chamber, ack-
nowledged our Resolution No 260 - proposed construction of a new Tompkins
County Hospital, TC3 Board of Trustees resolution re Phase I - Capital Equipment
Cortland resolution authorizing payments for TC3 operating budget 1974-1975,
Copy of Mr Lee's resignation to Lucille Grinnell, County Clerk
Under privilege of the floor, Isadora Becker spoke to the board regarding
Boardman House She has a plan for its full use for Tompkins County residents
for nonpolitical use She will try to raise funds for restoration fee
Mrs Pauline Darrett alleged that Rev David Evans was allocated money
to have private Human Rights Commission meetings in the church She was
assured this would be looked into
Ms Carol Sisler spoke to the board regarding Boardman House She sug-
gested a letter be sent to the State to hold funds aside until a final decision is
made on the building There is a clause in the Ithaca Landmarks Commission
Ordinance which says the Commission may ask for an easement of city taxes
on historic buildings threatened by demolition because they cannot be maintained
because of economic reasons She asked if they can get the City of Ithaca to
forgive taxes on the building, will the county consider forgiving county taxes -
they would then make a proposal to the school board
December 23, 1974 243
Mr Malcolm Freeborn spoke about the Office for the Aging He asked
the County to think about the long-range future and see that the Office for
the Aging is a rendezvous for older people and let them create things they
think are necessary to spend the money
Mr Kerr presented Mrs Marie Musser and her husband Grant with a
Certificate for being Keepers of the Covered Bridge in Newfield She thanked
the board for the honor of serving in this important task
At this time Chairman Lee introduced Mr James Kidney who was appointed
to replace him as representative of the Town of Dryden
Mr Ronald Space, Chairman of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College
Board of Trustees, gave a report on the need of amending their budget for
1974-1975 There is an increase in student enrollment of 25 per cent They are
not asking for increased funds from either county but it does mandate the two
counties to approve amended budget so they can get additional state aid montes
Mr Eugene Arnold, Hospital Administrator, reported on the hospital
situation He thanked the board for their decision on the hospital He said the
Blue Cross adjustment has not yet been received They expect a lump sum
payment at the end of January 1975 They are still awaiting the decision on
the appeal which has been pending for over a year Chairman Lee thanked
Mr Arnold for coming in each month and bringing the board up-to-date
Various committee chairmen reported as follows
Mr Dates, in answer to Mrs Darrett's question, said there is money in
the Human Rights Commission's budget for a position There is a committee
that is searching for an investigator for the Commission Mr Webster was
instructed to write a letter to Mrs Darrett informing her of the facts
Mr Dates, Budget Committee, listed all the agencies requesting revenue
sharing funds who were rejected He said this is the first year in handling
revenue sharing and requests should be turned over to the New York State
Department of Audit and Control before going to the committees, which they
did not do this year Mr Murphy said the Department of Audit and Control was
set up as the agency to audit revenue sharing action They suggested a wntten
request be sent with whatever data is available They sent in six items to them
for an opinion and a ruling
Mr Culligan said there are approximately 14,000 dogs in Tompkins County
The Health Department gives free rabies shots to all dogs
Mr Clynes reported a new Nutrition Program for the Elderly is opening
in Ulysses two days per week and Groton is the next target site
Mr Webster, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, said they met this
morning regarding TC3 There will be appointments made later on in the
meeting
Mrs Livesay said the Human Rights Commission is looking for an inves-
tigator They are having a public meeting on January 28th on the rights of the
handicapped They are having several programs on Martin Luther King She said
it has been several months since they have had a public meeting She said she
discussed with them that she feels the regular commission meetings should be
made public where ordinary business is conducted She asked if they could post
their meeting dates on the bulletin board here She was assured they could
She said the Economic Opportunity Corporation has had problems with their
head start budget They have continued with the same amounts, and expenses of
running that program have gone up The Federal Government has not increased
the money for it They are facing having to cut the program 'which would mean
cutting out a location someplace They are appealing at various levels She said
she and Mr Miller attended a meeting of the Municipal Officers' Association and
Sheriff Howard and his deputies were part of the program discussing various
aspects of law enforcement Tony Schultz, who is going to be the new president
of the organization, discussed Justice Courts A wish was expressed for more
county board members to attend
Mr Holden, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, said they met December
12th and have resolutions creating some positions The moving expense policy -
it is in the hands of the County Attorney on how it is to be handled Regarding
a resolution pertinent to a TC3 position, they did go along with one full-time
244 December 23, 1974
The part-time to a full-time position should go back to the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee
Mr Kerr, Chairman of Planning and Public Works Committee, said there
was a meeting here December 10th and reported that the Ithaca Garden Club
proposes a job of landscaping at the airport at practically no expense to the
county The plan is being developed and reviewed with Mr Liguori and Mr
Stevenson The county equipment is available to help them with this project
They reviewed with the subcommittee the problem of Boardman House Regard-
ing the Old Court House, the plan was reviewed somewhat in light of additional
proposals and the possibility of Baptist Church land becoming available changes
the outlook It is the recommendation of the Committee that this board, as a
committee -of -the -whole, review the proposals and determine what should be
done The committee also reviewed the safety pond at the Industrial Park,
highway bid for supplies, Mr Stevenson reported on a plan to alleviate traffic
problem on Judd Falls Road, reviewed letter received from the Supervisor frorn
Delaware County regarding Section 429A Stream Protection Law and drafted
a reply The problem of the maintenance of roads in a new villege - It
is the policy of the county that the county does not work on any roads inside a
village limit Maintenance will continue in the new Village of Lansing until
organization of the village They had additional applications for work in the
county plantations
Mr Miller, Chairman of Public Safety and Corrections Committee, said
the committee met with Robert Howard to discuss intergovernmental problems
which have now been settled They discussed the additional deputy request
again He said the Village of Trumansburg has decided not to contract with
the county for police protection and are establishing their own department
Another situation to consider in 1975 is life safety standards for fire regulations
in Tompkins County They also discussed Judges' salaries again and there is a
resolution on the agenda today
Mr MacNeil, Social Services Committee Chairman, thanked IVIrs Musser
for her efforts regarding the Covered Bridge in Newfield The Committee met
on the 16th and Mr Wagner informed them he is bringing into line exceeding
10 per cent payment on the vouchers and hopes to make it within 8 per cent
limit in the future Also discussed other matters at that time They approved
the revenue sharing money for Day Care Centers In regards to the Office for
the Aging, they received State approval for the Area Plan There will be a
resolution creating a position of Director of the Office for the Aging They
received communication from the State Department regarding Mr Armand
Adam's request for approval of Articles of Incorporation and there will be a
resolution for that
Mr Lee told the board that Mr Pat Hamill, Assistant County Administrator,
had been taken to the hospital Friday
Mr Dates stated that the Four -County Railroad Committee is going to
reorganize and Mr Leech will be here the first of the year with a report
Regarding the Industrial Development Agency and the Tompkins County Area
Development Agency, Mr Long will make a full report to this board in January
They met with Morse Chain and everything is progressing and expect to move
into their new building in July with 400 employees Also, they are going to
select an engineer to develop a slope in services and submit his credentials
to the State for the Warren Road project The State has a budget of 1 2 million
dollars for reconstruction of Warren Road and will follow through on that
Mr Murphy, County Administrator, is working out transfers and appropria-
tions required for the end of the year and will have a complete listing of the
items
Mr Williamson, County Attorney, stated the TC3 case was heard in City
Court regarding the damage to the bus rented to TC3 from Mr O'Malley to
recruit students The case was settled at $475 00 They have a pending case
which involves one of the welfare employees Action was brought by petition
to try to force the county to go to arbitration which involves alleged out -of -title
work It will be heard December 30th before Judge 'Bryant He said he received
December 23, 1974 245
a letter from the ABC Sandblasting Company regarding the board's refusal
of their counter offer They are still interested in the restoration and hope a
solution can be reached
Mr Kerr said all negotiations have gone to the subcommittee and nothing
has been brought to the Planning and Public Works Committee of the Board
Mr Williamson said, regarding the Chartair situation, they argued the Motion
before Judge Dean The motion was to dismiss the action on the grounds the
increases were not reasonable The matter was adjourned so a Bill of Particulars
could be prepared The County instituted the suit when the increased rental
was not paid
It was moved by Mr Culligan, seconded by Mr Dates, and Carried, That
Resolution No 309 - Application for Demolishing Boardman House, be with-
drawn and the resolution pertaining to Organization Meeting, be added
It was Moved By Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Webster, That the rules of
the Board be waived so the resolution for the payment of moving expenses
could be presented at this meeting After a lengthy discussion, Dr Batt told
the board she has received no other reimbursement from any source A roll
call was taken on the motion as follows Ayes—Livesay, MacNeil, iVisller, Robey,
Webster,, Benson, Culligan, Dates, Haight -9 Noes—Clynes, Hoiden, Kerr,
Watros, Lee -5 Motion to waive the rules LOST (a two-tlurds vote is needed)
RESOLUTION NO. 262—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION—HUMAN SERVICES COALITION OF
TOMPKINS COUNTY, INC.
Moved by Mr MacNeil, seconded by Mr Webster, adopted (Tabled at the
December 9, 1974 meeting)
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins by resolution previously approved the
Human Services Coalition for Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Social Services has indicated the need
of a corporate entity to receive public funds for the Human Services Coalition
activities, and
WHEREAS, this Board has been presented with a proposed Certificate of
Incorporation of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Inc a
Not -for Profit Corporation, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Social Services Committee, that the
said proposed Certificate of Incorporation of the Human Services Coalition
of Tompkins County, Inc be and same hereby is approved and the Chairman of
the Board be and he hereby is authorized to execute said certificate on behalf
of the County of Tompkins
RESOLUTION NO. 276—AFFIRMANCE OF REMOVAL OF COUNTY JUDGES
FROM CONTRACT BETWEEN TOMPKINS COUNTY
AND CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION,
INC.
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, under the present agreement between the Tompkins County
Board of Representatives and the Civil Service Employees' Association, Inc ,
effective January 1, 1973, it was recognized by both parties that the contract
excludes elected officials, and
WHEREAS, under the contract presently proposed for the calendar year,
1975, the parties again reiterate that the County Judges, as well as other elected
officials, are not covered by the agreement between the County of Tompkins
and the Civil Service Employees' Association, Inc or any successor union, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, That this Board reaffirms that the County Judges as well as all other
elected officials, have not been and are not covered by the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Tompkins and the Civil Service Employees'
Association, Inc
246 December 23, 1974
RESOLUTION NO 277—FIXING OF SALARIES—COUNTY JUDGES
Moved by Mr Miller, seconded by Mrs Benson Discussion followed and
it was Moved by Mr Haight, seconded by Mr Webster, that the resolution be
amended as follows Resolved, further, that effective July 1, 1974 through
December 31, 1974, Judge Johnson shall be paid at the rate of $42,029 per
annum and Judge Dean shall be paid at the rate of $39,623 per annum, and
change the wording where it says "shall receive an annual salary of not less
than $36,000 (shall be effective January 1, 1975) and "Whereas, state aid m
the amount of $17,825 per annum shall be granted for each Judge commencing
(July 1, 1974) " Further discussion took place and a roll call vote was taken
Ayes—Livesay, Robey, Watros, Webster, Culligan, Dates, Haight, Holden, Kerr,
Lee -10 Noes—Benson, Clynes, MacNeil, Miller -4 Excused -1 Motion to
amend adopted. A roll call on the resolution as amended resulted as follows
Ayes—Livesay, MacNeil, Robey, Watros, Webster, Clyne, Culligan, Dates,
Haight, Holden, Kerr, Lee -12 Noes—Benson, Miller -2 Excused -1 Resolution
as amended adopted.
WHEREAS, the Judges of the County Court, (Surrogate Court and Family
Court are not covered by the agreement between the County of Tompkins and
the Civil Service Employees' Association, Inc , and
WHEREAS, the current salaries of the County,Judges are covered by Local
Law No 2, adopted by this Board February 13, 1973, effective for the calendar
years, 1973 and 1974, and
WHEREAS, by Chapter 992 of the Laws of 1974, each Judge of the County
Court, Surrogate Court and Family Court, outside 'the City of New York, shall
receive an annual salary of not less than $36,000 shall be effective January 1,
1975 together with such additional compensation as the County may provide, and
WHEREAS, state aid in the amount of $17,825 per annum shall be granted for
each Judge commencing July 1, 1974, and
WHEREAS, the current salary of the highest paid County Judge is $36,029,
WHEREAS, each County Judge was authorized to receive as additional com-
pensation, effective July 1, 1974, an increase at the rate of $6,000 per annum,
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Corrections Committee has had numerous
discussions and conferences concerning the salary of the Judges of the County
Court, Surrogate Court and Family Court, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that effective July 1, 1974 - December 31, 1974 Judge Johnson
shall be paid at the rate of $42,029 per annum and Judge Dean shall be paid at
the rate of $39,623 per annum,
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Corrections Com-
mittee, that the salary of the two County Court, Surrogate Court and Family
Court Judges of Tompkins County be fixed at $42,029 effective January 1, 1975,
RESOLVED, further, that there shall be no further increase to said salaries
except by resolution of this board
RESOLUTION NO 278—RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
CHARTER AND CODE - QUALIFICATIONS OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Holden A brief discussion took
place and a roll call was taken Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Relations ,and Public Safety and Cor-
rections Committees have recommended that Section 2 03 of the Tompkins County
Charter and Code be amended to provide that mayors of cities or villages,
supervisors of towns or members of legislative bodies of cities, towns, counties
who reside in the County shall be eligible to be elected as members of the county
legislature and that county legislators shall also be eligible to be elected to the
aforesaid elected positions unless otherwise prohibited by law, and
WHEREAS, said amendment shall be by local law in accordance with the
Municipal Home Rule Law, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and
December 23, 1974 247
directed to prepare said local law for submission at a public hearing to be
held by this Board on the 27th day of January 1975 at 9 30 o'clock m the
forenoon of said day in the Board of Representatives Room, Court House,
Ithaca, New York,
RESOLVED, further, that the Clerk shall give five days notice of said public
hearing to the official newspapers of the county
RESOLUTION NO 279—AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS—TOMPKINS-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mx Watros, seconded by Mr Webster It was Moved by Mr
Watros, seconded by Mr Webster, That the resolution be amended to read
"Resolved, further, That monies due T H Green under this audit be placed
in a savings account in the name of County of Tompkins for the benefit of
T H Green to be released by the County upon the approval of the payment
of this bill by the Construction Committee A roll call vote was taken on the
amendment and resulted as follows Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1 Amend-
ment adopted. A roll call vote on the resolution including the amendment
resulted as follows Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1 Resolution as Amended
Adopted.
WHEREAS, the list of claims audited by the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee in the amount of $98,579 80 to be paid from the Capital Construction
Account of the Tompkins -Cortland Community College are
Claim No 88—Capital Construction T H Green Electric Co $81,829 00
Avella Construction Co 16,750 80
$98,579 80
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid amounts be and the same are hereby audited
and approved,
RESOLVED, further, That the monies due T H Green under this audit be
placed in a savings account in the name of the County of Tompkins for the
benefit of T H Green to be released by the County upon the approval of the
payment of this bill by the Construction Committee,
RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay said claim of Avella Construction Company,
Inc out of the funds provided therefor and said claim of T H Green Electric
Co , Inc upon the approval of the payment of said bill by the Construction
Committee Tompkins -Cortland Community College
RESOLUTION NO. 280—DESIGNATION 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 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, N Y and Rural News, Dryden, New York
RESOLUTION NO 281—AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DRAFTS—
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Dates Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Budget Committee, That the
County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign all drafts
of the County of Tompkins
RESOLUTION NO 282—RETURNED SCHOOL TAXES
Moved by Mr Robey, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -13 Noes -0 Ex-
cused -2 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and he
hereby is authorized and directed to add to the respective 1975 tax and 1974
assessment rolls the amount of the uncollected school taxesreturned by the
248 December 23, 1974
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 on 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 re -assessed 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 283—TRANSFER OF FUNDS—VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and com-
mittees, that the following transfers of funds be and they hereby are approved
Account From To Amount
Highway D-5110 410 D-5110 300 $27,406 86
D-5110 400 D-5110,300 318 02
E-5130 810 E-5130 300 116 20
E-5130 840 E-5130 300 526 47
E-5130 400 E-5130 300 1,182 90
County Attorney A-1420 3 A-1420 4 15 00
Board of Reps 1010 400 1010 300 356 25
Clerk of Board 1040 400 1040 300 145 17
County Court 1110 400 1110 120 658 30
1110 400 1110 300 46 56
1110 400 1110 310 477 57
1110 400 1110 410 582 58
Supreme Court 1135 320 1135 420 105 00
Family Court 1140 200 1140 300 118 06
Surrogate Court 1145 400 1145 300 75 32
District Attorney 1164 400 1165 300 63 28
County Administrator 1230 400 1230 200 229 92
Assess Dept 1355 400 1355 100 1 36
1358 400 1358 300 643 53
1358 400 1358 100 1 01
Personnel 1430 200 1430 400 153 60
1430 300 1430 400 274 72
Bldgs & Grounds 1620 420 1620 430 1,872 14
1620 470 1620 430 2,284 88
1620 470 1620 480 304 26
Central Printing 1670 300 1670 320 1,012 52
Sheriff 3110 410 3110 400 948 33
Probation 3140 200 3140 300 56 52
Jail 3150 400 4150 300 1,199 64
3150 410 3150 300 40
Fire and Disaster 3410 200 3410 210 29 85
3410 200 3410 300 4 69
3410 400 3410 300 15 91
Public Health 4010 200 4010 300 1,498 51
4010 400 4010 300 1,292 45
4010 830 4010 860 733 48
Mental Health 4310 200 4310 400 47 82
4310 300 4310 400 394 95
4310 420 4310 400 669 79
4310 420 4310 840 245 21
4310 810 4310 840 228 43
December 23, 1974 249
Comprehensive Health
Planning 4080 300 4080 100 61 72
Planning 8020 400 8020 200 $ 317 27
8020 400 8020 300 15174
Emp Benefits 9040 9060 2,004 54
9040 9030 2,90172
Highway Traffic 3310 300 3310 100 26 68
Highway 5010 300 5110 300 49 67
5010 400 5110 300 233 67
5110 410 5110 300 27,441 54
5110 400 5110 860 97 66
5110 840 5110 860 1,679 78
5130 200 5130 300 341 00
5130 400 5130 300 1,494 98
5130 840 5130 300 33 47
5110 400 5110 410 34 68
Airport 5610 400 5610 300 496 33
5610 400 5610 860 142 14
5610 400 5610 830 27 00
Hospital 4510 100 4510 400 54,000 00
4510 400 4510 300 15,000 00
Library 7410 830 7410 810 173 89
7410 830 7410 860 98 09
Social Services 6140 6010 200 61
6140 300 8,339 92
6140 400 8,883 61
6140 830 7,400 00
6140 840 1,826 35
6140 860 3,02200
6140 6070 400 15,637 95
6140 6090 100 3,086 95
6140 6090 300 3,674 12
6140 6090 400 570 42
6140 6119 000 36,814 67
6030 300 6119 000 10,796 64
6010 500 6109 51 81
6010 810 6109 372 69
6030 200 6109 1,462 43
6030 300 6109 2,200 00
6140 6109 7,274 06
6030 400 6109 1,750 41
6090 200 6109 2,088 02
6103 6109 94,750 52
6123 6109 100,057 89
6142 6109 8,666 00
6148 6109 435 53
Emp. Benefits 9040 9060 3,44515
Assessment 1357 400 1358 400 878 95
RESOLUTION NO. 284—AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT—
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS AND MALL AIRWAYS, INC.
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Haight Adopted
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held after notice required by law on
proposed Agreement between the County of Tompkins and Mall Airways, Inc and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held on the 23rd day of December, 1974,
at 9 30 o'clock in the morning thereof, no one appeared in opposition to said
proposed agreement, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works Commit -
the That the Chairman of the Board be and he hereby is authorized and directed
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the County.
250 December 23, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 285—APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND—
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Holden Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -
1 Adopted
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the various departments and com-
mittees, that the following appropriations be and they hereby are approved
Department To Amount
Surrogate 1145 300 $ 676 94
Court Library 1160 300 111 48
County Attorney 1420 300 40 88
1420 400 20 43
Personnel 1430 400 250 64
Public Works Adm 1490 100 ' 32
Central Garage 1640 300 5,905 00
Sheriff 3110 300 17,92.5 69
3110 400 2,157 51
Jail 3150 300 ; 2,792 51
Fire & Disaster 3410 300 50 36
County Sealer 3630 300 296 67
" 3630 400 195 64
Public Health 4012 2,46816
Psychiatric Expense 4390 1,047 00
CETA 6210 200 1,309 73
" 6210 430 102 46
EOC 6326 2,746 28
Em Emp Frog 6380 100 38,867 57
Sanitary Landfill 8160 100 1,064 03
8160 300 6,220 43
" " 8160 400 12,649 28
Social Services 6103 90,659 58
" 6010100 24,947 09
" 21 6090 100 725 94
" 6109 65,572 06
6101 257,898 34
6140 7,274 06
District Attorney 1165 400, 227 52
$544,203 60
From Contingent Fund $158,095 70
From General Fund Balance $386,107 90
Total $544,203 60
RESOLUTION NO. 286—RESOLUTION TO SELECT ENGINEER TO DESIGN
FIRE SUPPLY WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM AT
THE INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr Adopted
WHEREAS, plans for the fire safety pond in the Airport clear zone for
use by the Industrial Park have now been approved by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, and '
WHEREAS, it is now appropriate to design the fire water conveyance
system to the Industrial Park site together with the pumps and appurtenance,
and
WHEREAS, funding is available through the Farmers Home Administration
and the Appalachia Regional Commission for approximately sixty percent
(60%) of the cost of said fire system, and
WHEREAS, the Morse Chain Company understands that they too must
participate in a portion of the cost of the fire system, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Industrial Development Agency is hereby authorized
December 23, 1974 251
to retain consulting engineer Thomas G Miller to prepare preliminary plans
to convey said water system to the Industrial Park site for review of the
Board, the Industrial Development Agency and the Morse Chain Company, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that upon approval of the preliminary plans the engineers will
be authorized to prepare detailed plans and construction documents for bidding
m 1975
RESOLUTION NO. 287—AWARD OF BIDS—MACHINERY—HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr MacNeil Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -
1 Adopted
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works had advertised for bids in
accordance with specifications filed in his office on the following equipment.
1 Maternal Spreader, 1 Front End Loader, 1 Snow Blower, 1 3/4 Ton Pickup
Truck, 2 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks, 1 Mowing Tractor,
WHEREAS, the following were the lowest responsible bidders meeting all
specifications as follows
Hanna & Hamilton, Inc , Bath, New York, with a net bid of $3,295 00, there
being no trade-in, for one material spreader
C C 0 Construction Equipment, Inc , Syracuse, New York, with a gross bid
of $70,352 00 for one 3 -cubic yard front-end loader with blower attachment with
a $23,875 trade-in allowance for a 1964 Euclid Loader and 1958 Sno Go leaving
a net bid of $46,477 00 for a new Trojan Shovel and Snow Blower combination
Cayuga Ford, Inc , Ithaca, New York with a gross bid of $4,529 34 for one
new Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup truck with a $375 00 trade-in allowance for a 1968
Ford Pickup leaving a net bid of $4,154 35 for one Ford Pickup Truck
Cayuga Ford, Inc , Ithaca, New York with a gross bid of $6,807 38 for two
new Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks with a $525 00 trade-in allowance for two 1968
Pickups leaving a net bid of $6,282 38 for two Ford Pickup Trucks
S C Hansen, Inc , Horseheads, New York with a gross bid of $16,252 00
for one extension mowing tractor with a $2,412 00 trade-in allowance for a
1960 Case Mower Tractor leaving a net bid of $13,840 for one new extension
mowing tractor
OPTIONS
$870 35 to Hanna and Hamilton, Inc for automatic Photo -Electric spreading
Control Attachment
$355 00 to S C Hansen, Inc for ROPS canopy with roof and seat belts
installed
$1980 00 to C C 0 Equipment, Inc for 20 5 x 25-12 ply tires
Bids for snow blower are rejected
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works
Committee, that the aforementioned low bids and options be and the same hereby
and accepted and the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed
to complete said purchase on behalf of the County
RESOLUTION NO 288—AWARD OF BID—RUNWAY JET BROOM—AIRPORT
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Robey Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1
Adopted
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has advertised for bids in accordance
with specifications on file with the Clerk of the Board, and
WHEREAS, Charles J Blackwell, Inc , 401 Eleanor Street, Horseheads,
New York, is the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with
a bid of $35,793 00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Planning and Public Works
Committee, that the aforementioned bid be and the same hereby is accepted
and the Airport Manager is authorized and directed to complete said purchase
on behalf of the County
252 December 23, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 289 --CREATION OF POSITION—TOMPKINS-CORTLAND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Intergovernmental Relations and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Stenographer, labor grade C,
competitive class, be created effective immediately, said position having been
included in the 1975 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 290—CREATION OF POSITION -OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mrs Benson Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Personnel Committee, That one
position of Director, Office for the Aging (13-28), labor grade XIII, competitive
class, be created effective immediately, monies available m the 1975 budget
RESOLUTION NO. 291—SALARY ADJUSTMENT -ACTING AIRPORT
MANAGER
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning and Public Works and
Personnel Committees, That Robert King, as acting Airport Manager, be paid
at the rate of one-third of the Airport Manager's salary (labor grade XV,
minimum step, $11,123) and two-thirds of his present salary as Airport Main-
tenance Man (labor grade IX, step B, $7,710) effective December 1, 1974,
until such time as a new Airport Manager reports for work, monies available
in the 1974 and 1975 budget requests 1
RESOLUTION NO. 292—CREATION OF POSITION—PROBATION
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Webster Adopted
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Correction and
Personnel Committees, That one position of Probation Officer Trainee (11-24),
labor grade XI, competitive class, be created for !a period not exceeding two
years, effective December 16, 1974, monies having been included m the 1974
and 1975 budgets, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the position of Probation Officer be and the same hereby
is abolished
RESOLUTION NO. 293—APPROVAL OF 1975 COUNTY CSEA CONTRACT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes After discussion the
resolution was withdrawn until later in the meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 294—ON AUDIT
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Kerr A question was raised as to
why the District Attorney has such a high bill for wrecker service It was
explained that it was for two cars taken by the Sheriff's Department concern-
ing drug problems last April and impounded as evidence for the District
Attorney It was Moved by Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Dates, to delete this
item from the audit until the next regular meeting to find out what services
the county is paying for Motion adopted A roll call on the resolution resulted
as follows Ayes -14 Noes -0 Excused -1 Adopted
RESOLVED, That the list of claims against the County of Tompkins
chargeable to
General Fund $62,331 69
Encumbrances 2,908 07
Printing Transfers 5,205 27
Compensation 1,507 65
Dog Fund 3,184 50
Airport 2,502 08
Highway 66,865 75
$144,505 01
be and hereby are audited by this Board at the above amounts approved by the
various committees, and be it further
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December 23, 1974 253
RESOLVED, That the County Administrator be and he hereby as authorized
and directed to pay said claims so audited out of the various funds appropriated
therefor
At this time the chairman declared a recess Business resumed at 1 27 p m
Mr Webster placed in nomination the name of Mrs Viola Boothroyd for re-
appointment as Democratic Election Commissioner Upon hearing no further
nominations, the chairman declared Mrs Boothroyd Election Commissioner
i Mr Webster placed in nomination the names of Martha Tolles and Rev.
David Evans to be reappointed to the Human Rights Commission for a three-
year term effective January 1, 1975 and expiring December 31, 1977 He also
placed in nomination the name of Steven Leigh to replace Margaret Franklin for
a'three-year term Said term becomes effective January 1, 1975 and expires Decem-
ber 31, 1977 He placed in nomination the name of Herbert Warren to replace
James Marsh for a three-year term Said term becomes effective January 1, 1975
and expires December 31, 1977 Upon hearing no further nominations, the chair-
man declared the above-named persons members of the Human Rights Commis-
sion
Mr MacNeil placed the name of Irene Hegney to replace Mrs Caroline
Norton, who resigned, on the Advisory Committee for the Office for the Aging
Upon hearing no further nominations, the chairman declared Mrs Hegney a mem-
ber of said committee
Mr Kerr stated applications are being taken for appointment to the position
of Keeper of the Covered Bridge in Newfield
RESOLUTION NO. 293—APPROVAL OF 1975 COUNTY — CSEA CONTRACT
Moved by Mr Holden, seconded by Mr Clynes The chairman recessed the
meeting and an executive session took place to discuss the contract The regular
meeting was called back to order and a roll call vote was taken on the resolution
Ayes — 14 Noes — 0 Excused — 1 Adopted.
WHEREAS, the Negotiating Committees for the County and the Civil Service
Employees' Association have reached agreement on all items except one for the
1975 wage and benefit contract, and
WHEREAS, said contract includes all employees except elected officials, and
WHEREAS, both committees have agreed to submit one unagreed-upon item
to fact-finding, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Negotiating Committee of the County
of Tompkins, as follows
1 That this Board hereby approves the proposed contract agreed upon by the
County Negotiating Committee and the Civil Service Employees' Association
Negotiating Committee, a copy of which agreed-upon terms are filed with the
Clerk of the Board of Representatives,
2 That this Board has submitted to fact-finding, in accordance with the
PERB Rules and Procedures, one issue relating to on-call time in the Child
Protective Section of the Department of Social Services,
3 That this Board will act on the fact -finder's report prior to the end of the
1974 calendar year, 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, 1975, and
I RESOLVED, further, That commencing January 1, 1975 and continuing
throughout the year 1975, in the event the Civil Service Employees' Association
does not approve said contract in total prior to January 1, 1975, the County shall
continue to abide by the terms of the 1974 contract,
RESOLVED, further, That the fact -finders (Robert Rabin) report dated Decem-
ber 23, 1974, is hereby approved,
I RESOLVED, further, That the entire proposed agreement for 1975 is ap-
proved subject to approval of same by CSEA, prior to January 1, 1975,
254 December 23, 1974
RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies
of this resolution to the County Administrator, County Attorney, Commissioner
of Personnel, and James Julian, Elmer Maki, and Ralph Ballweg of the Civil
Service Employees', Association
Mr Dates said they would hke to select an engineer to develop a slope of
services and submit credentials to the State He asked that the Planning and
Public Works Committee and the Industrial Development Agency go through
with the formality and bring it back to the board The Industrial Development
Agency and Planning and Public Works Committee received the support of the
Board of Representatives to proceed
RESOLUTION NO 295—DATE OF ORGANIZING MEETING
Moved by Mr Dates, seconded by Mr Miller Adopted
RESOLVED, That in accordance with Section 151 of the County Law, the
Organization Meeting of the Board of Representatives shall be held at 10 00 a m
January 6, 1975, in the Representatives' Chambers of the Court House, Ithaca,
New York
Chairman Lee said he felt the past year has been a successful one and he
noted all the many items that have been accomplished
Mr Culhgan read an informal resolution wishing everyone a happy holiday
On motion, meeting adjourned
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 255
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY DRUG COORDINATOR
(Submitted by Richard Murdock)
Since October of 1971, the Office of the Drug Programming Coordinator has
endeavored to influence the development of community drug abuse program-
ming The proliferation of separate program entities has been checked, and a
communications network has been set up between the existing agencies which
has enhanced service delivery and developed a sense of cohesiveness and mutual
effort At the same time, the level of volunteer contribution has increased, in-
cluding professional skills
The Office has managed and accounted for the expenditures of public funds,
evaluated the programming effort, and provided technical assistance to the state
and federally funded programs m the community The office has not been limited
to contract management issues only, but through the Drug Steermg Committee,
it carrys out the functions of the planning, policy formulation, and evaluation of
both the individual programs and the collective programming effort Through
the Drug Steering Committee, a group of laymen and professionals, other com-
munity resources have been mobilized For example, BOCES has developed a
program of supportive drug education services to each of the school districts in
the County at the urgmg of the committee, and with the guidance of the
Coordinator
The Office of the Coordinator is part of the Family and Children's Service,
and has access to their supportive services, et g clerical, counseling, and ad-
ministrative, as needed
Crisis, treatment, and rehabilitation programs are presently operating at an
apparently adequate level to the needs of the County There are alternatives
available for ambulatory care, residential treatment, and crisis intervention
These "drug agencies" make up the core of our programming effort, working
directly with drug related problems
The community effort to deal with drug abuse will not be effective until all
human service agencies and institutions are doing their part There remains an
all too prevalent attitude in the county that drug problems belong to drug
agencies However, drug abuse problems are basically symptoms of human
problems
256 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT
Submitted by Robert H King, Acting Manager
The major accomplishments during 1974 include Precision instrument
markings on runway 14/32, relocation of WHCU tower, commissioning of the
Instrument Landing System and start of the Medium Approach Lighting System —
Rail
Despite the fuel crisis and schedule cutback, Allegheny and general aviation
showed some gains
Terminal renovations of new ceiling tiles, modular seating umts, and rug
runners, plus painting improved our looks
Overall a progressive year was had, but the community experienced a great
loss with the tragic death of Glenn A Turner, our manager
Allegheny Airlines actual departures were 1,956 with a total of 91,038 pas-
sengers There were 89 cancellations There were 57,973 lbs of airmail, 48,992
lbs air express and 521,505 lbs air freight
Chartair, Inc employs eight full-time and six part-time employees During
1974, fifteen students enrolled in various phases of flight training, and two
instrument and multi -engine certificates were issued Chartair owns five aircraft
One Navajo is also operated under agreement with their owners Chartair flew
in excess of 2,050 hours, of which 350 were student Major cities of travel include
Syracuse, Albany, New York City, Rochester, Elmira, Buffalo, Binghamton, Boston
and Washington, D C They had a total of 546 departures and 2,617 passengers
Control Tower — 36,618 represents true count of movements per the F A A
Air Traffic Control Tower during operation hours Total of 19,499 Itinerant and
17,119 Local November 7, 1974 marked increase from 8 to 12 hours operation
East Hill Flying Club — Active membership — 102, Operations — 5898
Flight Test Results — Private Pilot — 111 which includes 11 ROTC, Commercial
— 12
Ithaca Limousine Report — Total of 8933 passengers Out of town trips — 57
Record of Snowfall — 73 7 inches
Income — $129,883 54
Expenses — $87,170 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 257
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK
(Submitted by Lucille Grinnell, County Clerk)
The year 1974 was a year of various changes in the County Clerk's Office
Foremost was the retirement of the County Clerk, Elsie Boyd Wolverton Her
retirement became effective on November 1, 1974, and on December 4, 1974,
Governor Wilson appointed Lucille Grinnell, Deputy County Clerk for eight years,
to succeed Mrs Wolverton for the term expiring December 31, 1975
Revenues also changed and for the first time showed a decrease m funds
retained by the County for services rendered in the County Clerk's Recording
and Motor Vehicle Offices Funds retained decreased by approximately 4 5%
over 1973 This decrease was caused by a 7% drop in real property recordings,
fewer Uniform Commercial Code fihngs, less Conservation licenses sold and a
decrease in miscellaneous services performed, including less Motor Vehicle fees
retained This undoubtedly reflects the economic situation of our country for the
past year Revenues collected by various services rendered by the County Clerk's
Office for 1974 are as follows
Deeds $11,363 25
Mortgages 11,370 50
Recording other documents 9,893 25
Judgments 682 00
Sales Tax 8,322 25
Certifications 814 50
UCC Filings 11,873 75
Notary Fees 346 50
Passports 3,881 00
Naturalization 1,415 00
Conservation Licenses 2,482 47
Motor Vehicle, Fees 61,143 00
Miscellaneous 18,164 28
$141,751 75
The following is an accounting of funds collected by the Recording Office
and remitted to appropriate State and Federal Agencies
Sales Tax $184,037 30
Mortgage Tax (retained by
County and apportioned
to City and Towns) 502,500 51
Conservation Licenses 72,861 00
Naturalization 1,415 00
Revenue Stamp Tax 38,456 30
$799,270 11
In the Motor Vehicle Office approximately 34,542 transactions were pro-
cessed Gross fees collected totalled $1,251,190 25 of which $61,143 00 were re-
tained as our fees, and the balance deposited to the account of the New York
State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Summary of Fees RhPordiig Office $ 80,60875
Motor Vehicle Office 61,143 00
Total Fees remitted to
County Administrator
for 1974
$141,751 75
258 Tompkins County, New York
The County Clerk is also responsible for the issuance of hunting and fishing
licenses to the various City and Town Clerks within the County All monthly
reports and fees collected are turned over to the County Clerk who then remits
to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Total Sales
of hunting and fishing licenses by City, Town and County Clerks for 1974
amounted to $72,861 00 of which $18,974 00 represents sales by the County
Clerk's Office alone
The Court schedule has continued to be quite busy with trial and special
terms scheduled every month of the year Special terms are held on specified
dates every month for both Supreme and County Courts and the trial terms are
alternated between Supreme and County Courts with terms scheduled each
month of the year
Efforts are being made by the County Clerk's Association to have our New
York State Legislature enact a bill to raise the fees charged for services
rendered by County Clerk's Offices The statutory fees have not been increased
since 1962 although operating expenses have increased tremendously over the past
decade Such increases would help our offices to once again become self-
supporting rather than being an additional burden to the local taxpayers
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ANNUAL SYNOPSIS REPORT
YEAR 1974
Tompkins County Veteran's Service Agency
(Submitted by Richard F Cummings, Director)
Tompkins County, according to the Veteran's Administration census, has
a population of 76,879 including approximately 10,451 veterans, of whom 370
are World War I, 4,873 are World War II, 1,678 are Korean, 3,530 are post -Korean
and Viet Nam G I Bill
A total number of contacts (personal, letter, and telephone) during the year
amounted to 6,415, of which 2,651 were personal, 1,893 inbound letters, 1,871
inbound telephone calls The preponderence of contacts with the veterans, and
the remainder of the contacts were primarily with families of veterans and service-
men A total of 8,873 counseling services were rendered during the year
A total of 34 meetings and events were attended by the Director during the
year At all meetings and events, the director either represented the Tompkins
County Veteran's Service Agency, or the veterans of Tompkins County The total
number of services rendered to the veterans and their families was 6,415
On January 8, 1975 the Tompkins County Veteran's Service Agency received
a letter from the Veteran's Administration Regional Office in Buffalo, New York
showing the new population figures of veterans in Tompkins County, the popu-
lation figure is 10,451 The following facts were shown in the letter that for the
current 12 month period expenditures by the Federal Government to Tompkins
County veterans are receiving $2,390,691 00 for compensation and pension bene-
fits, $952,933 00 for educational benefits
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 259
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
(Submitted by Robert L Howard)
(Detailed report on file with Clerk of Board)
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Department has once again had a tremen-
dous increase in all categories of its activities in 1974 The county -wide Pohce
Communication System is in full use and is a tremendous improvement over our
old systom Teletype will soon be installed which will further enable us to
work more effectively with other departments for the benefit of all our law
abiding citizens
Our county jail population for the year increased by over 150 inmates over
1973, a costly item in our budget
The Youth programs of the department has increased in popularity Through
these programs, we hope to cut down on law violations in the future among
our young people
Police cooperation between local agencies has once again resulted in several
major crimes being solved We hope to continue these excellent relationships
for the benefit of our Tompkins County citizens
During 1974 the Junior Deputy Program continued bringing law enforcement
education to 619 enrolled Junior Deputies In June the annual camp -out at Camp
Barton brought 180 Junior Deputies from all over the county The coeducational
weekend proved to be both exciting and worthwhile for both the Junior Deputies
and those who served as counselors and teachers
The Juvenile Officer again was extremely busy during 1974 as he tried to
solve juvenile related crimes The Juvenile Officer made several appearances
at P T A meetings held at area schools to give talks regarding juvenile problems,
drugs and run -away children
Juvenile Delinquency is still one of our major problems in Tompkins County
We feel the vigorous efforts of our Juvenile Officer through such activities as the
Junior Deputy program, Explorers and other youth activities has helped to com-
bat the problem
There was a total of 440 juvenile cases
The 1974 boating season was a very safe season We feel that the patrol boat
being on the lake every weekend and summer holidays has made Cayuga Lake
a safer place for boating
Complaints handled by this department Animals - 239, Arson - 12, Assault -
58, Assist to Other Departments - 92, Automobiles - 162, Burglary - 293,
Checks - 137, Children - 19, Civil Action - 80, Conservation - 30, Criminal
Mischief - 335, Disorderly Conduct - 530, Deaths - 55, Domestic - 177, Doors/
Night Lights/Alarms - 337, Escape - 1, Extortion - 1, Fires - 78, Fireworks
- 18, Forgery - 15, Frauds - 7, Larceny - 705, Littering - 47, Liquor Law
Violation - 8, Lost and Found - 130, Missing Person - 113, Narcotics - 38,
Navigation and Snowmobiles - 62, Peddlers and Pawnbrokers - 4, Persons Ill/
Injured - 92, Prisoners - 10, Pubhc Health Violation - 10, Public safety situa-
tion - 65, Riots - 1, Resisting Arrests - 5, Robbery - 2, Sex Crimes - 25,
Trespassing - 286, Unclassified - 205, V&T Violation - 529, Weapons - 28;
Warrants - 121 Total Complaints - 5,162
Total Amount of Property Stolen - $151,490 38, Total amount of Recovered
Stolen Property - $43,747 25
260 Tompkins County, New York
Sheriff's Department Arrests: Burglary - 34, Arson - 1, Rape - 2, Grand
Larceny - 7, Petit Larceny - 145, Criminal Mischief - 22, Disorderly Conduct
- 64, Forgery - 5, Issuing Bad Checks - 23, Driving while intoxicated - 116,
Public Intoxication - 24, Narcotic Drug Laws - 32, Criminal Trespass - 18,
Theft of Services - 10, Obstructing Governmental Administration - 3, Family
Offenses - 24, Unauthorized Use of motor vehicle - 7, Assault - 16, Violation
of Parole - 8, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property - 9, Violation of Proba-
tion - 12, Warrants for Other Departments - 8, Aggrevated Harassment - 7,
Reckless Endangerment - 5, A W 0 L Armed Forces - 3, Loitering - 5, Public
lewdness - 1, Violation of ABC Law - 2, Menacing - 2, Fireworks - 4, Pos-
seFssion of Weapons - 7, Resisting Arrest - 7, Cruninal Impersonation - 1;
Unlawful dealing with a child - 3, Possession of burglary tools - 4, Others -
18 Total - 658
Vehicle and Traffic Arrests. Misdemeanors: Driving while intoxicated - 116;
Leaving the scene of an accident - 9, Reckless Driving - 27, No insurance -
94, Driving while license revoked - 16, Driving while ability impaired - 1
Infractions Unlicensed Operator - 113, Unregistered Motor Vehicles - 104,
Permitting Unlicensed Operation - 4, Unregistered Motorcycle - 7, Unlicensed
Operator Motorcycle - 9, No insurance card - 4, Speeding - 502, Stop Sign -
348, No inspection certificate - 264, Failure to Yield Right of Way - 1,7, Im-
proper Passing - 65, Following Too Close - 23, Unsafe tires - 129, Improper
Turn - 12, Failure to Keep right - 91, Insufficient lights - 118, httering - 5,
miscellaneous infractions - 128, inadequate muffler - 45, pass stopped school
bus - 2, Studded Tires - 24, Failure to Yield Emergency Vehicle - 3, Failure
to Stop - red fight - 59, Switched plates - 27
Traffic and Parking Arrests by Towns• Ithaca - 912, Lansing - 558, Dryden -
405, Newfield - 112, Ulysses - 387, Danby - 56, Groton - 134, Caroline -
46, Enfield - 48 Total 2,658
Civil Department. Receipts for 1974 - $231,478 30 Disbursements for 1974 -
$241,478 30
Report of Prisoners: Total Number of prisoners in custody December 31, 1974 -
20 Number of Prisoners received during the year 1,067 Male and 135 Female
Number of Prisoners discharged during the year 1,064 Male and 135 Female
Highest number of inmates at anytime during the year - 35, lowest number of
inmates at anytime during the year - 11, average number of inmates at anytime
during the year - daily - 21
Total number of meals served prisoners - 26,648 Average cost per meal - $ 93
Miscellaneous Actuvities Radio log transmissions - 37,571, Civil Defense calls -
1,000, visitors to prisoners - 1,126, Day book entries - 363, Jail Physician's
calls - 144, Summons served - 2,416, Executions served - 628
Crime of Prisoners Detained at County Jail Number Admitted Sentenced to Jail
Felonies 205 0
Misdemeanors -Offenses -Violations 705 98
Traffic Violations 72 20
Miscellaneous 86 14
Automobile Accidents Investigated: There were 1,008
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 261
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(Detailed Report on file with Clerk of Board)
Landowner Accomplishments with District Assistance from January 1, 1974
to December 31, 1974 Number of different landowners worked with — 304, Total
requests to district for technical assistance — 617, Number of landowners apply-
ing a soil conservation practice — 153, Land management conservation plans
prepared — 16, Number of old plans revised — 21, Inventories and evaluations
made on resource problems — 131, Number of units of governments assisted —19;
Resource plans prepared with district assistance — 2, Detailed inventories pro-
vided to units of government — 20, Groups serviced — 4, Groups applying prac-
tices — 4, Pasture and hayland planting — 96 acres, critical area seeded down
With technical assistance — 40 acres, Pasture and hayland under proper manage-
ment — 129 acres, winter cover crop planted — 100 acres, animal waste holding
areas constructed under SCS guidance — 1, sod waterway constructed under
SCS guidance — 4500 feet, diversion ditch built under SCS guidance — 9414
feet, ponds constructed under SCS guidance — 31, open ditch constructed — 4439;
Tree Planting — 63 acres, Woodland improvement — 125 acres, Woodland har-
vest cut made — 164 acres, Strip cropping established under SCS guidance — 60
acres, Tile Drams installed under SCS guidance — 35,662 feet, Wildlife watering
facility — 1, Housing subdivision reviewed by SCS staff — 10, Land adequately
treated to control soil erosion — 1320 acres
On May 8th, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District cele-
brated its 30th Anniversary of conservation work In its 30 years of existence, over
10,000 acres of strip cropping, 490 ponds, 72 miles of diversion ditch, 62 miles
of sod waterway, 28 miles of open ditch and 362 mules of underground drainage
has been installed with technical assistance from the Tompkins County Soil and
Water Conservation District Over the year, 1,637 landowners m Tompkins County
have signed agreements to become cooperators with the Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District This year, special accomplishments include
1 Technical assistance in the form of surveying and design preparation was
provided to Trumansburg Central School on drainage of the athletic fields
2 The District reviews the proposed drainage and erosion control plans for
the new Pyramid Mall Project
3 The design for the fire pond for the new Industrial Park by the airport was
completed Construction should start next spring
4 Technical assistance was provided to the Ulysses Town Highway Department
to stabilize the bank on Brooks Road left by the 1972 storm
5 Assisted Tompkins County Department of Planning by providing information
for the Floodplain Management Study published this year
6 The District sponsored a 4 -county informational meeting for farmers on cor-
rugated plastic drain tubing
7 Provided Evergreen seedlings to children at Newfield School and Etna Co-
operative Nursery School to stimulate interest in conservation
District Accomplishments: New Cooperators signed up — 14, Landowners serv-
iced — 304, total services provided — 617, Cooperators applying practices — 153,
Conservation plans made and revised — 37, Inventories & evaluations made —
131, Units of government assisted — 19, Total services to governmental units
34, Studies made for government units — 20, Units of government applying
262 Tompkins County, New York
Soil Conservation Practices —2, Subdivision Plats reviewed — 10, Diversion
Ditches built — 9414 ft, Ponds built — 31, Grass waterway built — 4500 ft ; Open
Ditch built — 4439 ft , Strip Cropping installed — 60 acres, Tile drainage in-
stalled — 35,662 ft , Land adequately treated — 1320, milking waste lagoon built
— 0 Manure Holding areas — If, Streambank & Channel Work — 0
Problems to be Overcome in 1975:
1 The field of animal waste management and holding facilities is relatively
new and just what type of operation will work and what will not is still confusing
2 The problem of sheet erosion on cultivated cropland is a long time problem
3 At least 50% of the conservation plans on the active farms in the county
are out-of-date and need to be revised if they are to act as a useful tool in
working with these farmers
4 Tompkins County has been a member of the South Central New York Re-
source Conservation and Development Project since January 1970 Accomplish-
ments to date have been very hmited
5 The uncertainty of budget cuts, revamping of federal programs and talk
of reorganization makes long range planning for soil conservation difficult
6 Hopefully the "Drive It Yourself" Conservation Tour will be reinstituted
in Tompkins County this year
Financial Report: Receipts — $20,905 37, Disbursements — $20,905 37
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 263
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY CANVASSERS OF THE
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS IN RELATION TO THE VOTES CAST
AT A GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 1974
The Board of County canvassers of the County of Tompkins having met at
the office of the Clerk of said county, on the 6th day of November, to canvass
and estimate the votes given in the several Election Districts of said County, at Use
General Election held on the 5th day of November in the year 1974, do certify
as follows
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Governor and Lt. Governor, including all ballots endorsed
"marked for identification," was 22,528
Received
Malcolm Wilson, Republican 11,147
Ralph G Caso, Republican
Hugh L Carey, Democrat 8,826
Mary Anne Krupsak, Democrat
Malcolm Wilson, Conservative 628
Ralph G Caso, Conservative a
Hugh Carey, Liberal 938
Mary Anne Krupsak, Liberal
Derrick Morrison, Soc Workers 46
James Mendieta, Soc Workers
John Emanuel, Soc Labor 22
Anton H Chaitkin, Labor 12
Victoria Statom, Labor
Jose A Ristoroucci, Com 33
Carol A Twigg, Com
Wayne S Amato, Cour 34
Charles R Schongar, Cour
Jerry Tuccille, Free Lib 113
Louis J Sicilia, Free Lib
Blank 712
Void 13
Scattering 4
22,528
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Comptroller, including all ballots endorsed "marked
for identification" was 22,528 of which
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Received
Stephen May, Rep _ 6,987
Arthur Levitt, Dem 11,1081
Bradley J Hurd, Con
Arthur Levitt, Lib 1,043
Samuel W Manuel, Soc Workers 103
Lief 0 Johnson, Labor 56
Daniel Spector, Com 54
Robert S Flanzer, Free Lib 65
Blank 2,490
Void 11
Scattering 2
22,528
264 Tompkins County, New York
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Attorney General including all ballots endorsed "marked
for identification," was 22,528 of which
Received
Louis J Lefkowitz, Rep 11,588
Robert Abrams, Dem 6,827
Edward F Campbell, Con 642
Louis J Lefkowitz, Lib 1,104
Raymond H Markey, Soc Workers 97
Raymond M Martino, Labor 43
Michael Zagarell, Com 40
Leland W Schubert, Free Lib 73
Blank 2,100
Void 10
Scattering 4
22,528
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals, including all
ballots endorsed "marked for identification," was 45,056 of which
Received
Harold A Stevens, Rep 9,833
Louis M Greenblott, Rep 8,201
Jacob D Fuchsberg, Dem 7,321
Lawrence H Cooke, Dem 8,448
Harold A Stevens, Con 857
Henry S Middendorf, Jr, Con 731
Harold A Stevens, Lib 1,384
Lawrence H Cooke, Lib 1,196
Jack A Martin, Free Lib 105
Melvin S Hirshowitz, Free Lib 96
Blank 6,852
Void 17
Scattering 5
45,056
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 22,528 of which
Received
Jacob K Javits, Rep 9,905
Ramsey Clark, Dem 8,635
Barbara A Keating, Con 2,341
Jacob K Javits, Lib 519
Rebecca Finch, Soc Workers 41
Robert E Massi, Soc Labor 20
Elijah C Boyd, Jr , Labor 19
Mildred Edelman, Com 12
William F Dowling, Jr , Cour 35
Blank 987
Void 13
Scattering 1
22,528
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 265
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,
including all ballots endorsed "marked for identification," was 13,131 of which
Received
Alfred J Libous, Rep 2,805
Matthew F McHugh, Dem 8,356
Franklin B Resseguie, Con 339
Matthew F McHugh, Lib 855
Blank 767
Void 3
Scattering 6
13,131
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
including all ballots endorsed "marked for identification," was 9,397 of which
Received
William F Walsh, Rep 5,539
Robert H Bockman, Dem 2,522
Francis H Aspinwall, Con 195
Bessie C Noble, Lib 217
Blank 914
Void 9
Scattering 1,
9,397
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 22,528 of which
William T Smith, Rep
Andrew R Mazzella, Dem
William T Smith, Con
Blank
Void
Scattering
I
Received
11,098
7,902
879
2,623
12
14
22,528
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 22,528 of which
Received
Gary A Lee, Rep 10,254
Edward J Conley, Dem 9,179
Gary A Lee, Con 935
Edward J Conley, Lib 974
Blank 1,163
Void 13
Scattering 10
22,528
266 Tompkins County, New York
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of Sheriff including all ballots endorsed "marked for
identification," was 22,528 of which
Received
Robert L Howard, Rep 12,383
Blank 9,842
Void 24
Scattering 249
22,528
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given for the office of District Attorney including all ballots endorsed "marked
for identification," was 22,528 of which
Received
William P Sullivan, Jr , Rep 7,631
Joseph Joch, Jr , Dem 7,747
Leonard J Snow, Con 1,438
Joseph Joch, Jr, Lib 958
Herbert L Warren, Justice 3,665
Blank 1,067
Void 15
Scattering 7
22,528
That it appears on such estimate and canvass that the whole number of votes
given in relation to the proposition:
To promote and assure the preservation and improvement of essential rail
passenger and freight services to the inhabitants of the state, shall section two
of chapter one hundred eighteen of the laws of nineteen hundred seventy-four,
known as the rail preservation bond act of nineteen hundred seventy-four
authorizing the creation of a state debt in the amount of two hundred fifty
million dollars ($250,000,000) for capital facilities be approved?
Was 22,528 of which 10,214 were given in the affirmative on the proposition
2,322 were given in the negative on the proposition
Blank votes 9,981
Void votes 11
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City Alderman (Former 3rd Ward)
Richard E Flight, Rep 194
James P Dennis, Dem 319
Blank 59
Scattering 1
563
City Alderman (Former 7th Ward)
F Clark Hamlin, Rep 337
Dwight A Sangrey, Dem 339
F Clark Hamlin, Liberal 98
Blank 88
Void 3
Scattering 1
866
Dryden Town Justice (1 year vacancy)
Edwin R Sweetland, Rep 1,591
Jack L Miller, Dem 1,261
61
Jack L Miller, Liberal
Blank 383
Void 7
Scattering 3
3,297
Groton Town Justice (3 years vacancy)
Arland L Heffron, Rep 940
Blank 511
Scattering 7
1,458
Groton Town Justice (1 year vacancy)
Vernon E Metzgar, Rep 1,025
Wayne E Gutchess, Dem 308
Blank 125
1,458
268 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT OF TOMPKINS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER — 1974
(Submitted by David Safadi, M D )
Number of Autopsies — 58
Deaths Listed by categories
1 Natural causes 52
2 Accidental, non -vehicular
Falls 1
Fire 2
Farm machinery 1
Drowning 3
TOTAL 7
3 Accidental -vehicular
Bus -auto 1
Auto -pedestrian 3
1 -car accident 3
2 -car accident 2
Multiple cars 1
Truck 2
Motorcycle 1
Airplane 1
Snowmobile 1
TOTAL 15
4 Suicides
Jumping -bridge 2
Hanging 2
Slashing wrists 1
Gunshot wound 8
Overdose
Drugs 2
Carbon monoxide 1
TOTAL 16
5 Infant deaths
Crib deaths 3
Other 1
TOTAL 4
6 Incomplete
Pending toxicology Suicide or natural death cannot be
determined as yet
TOTAL
2
GRAND TOTAL 96
SPECIAL FRANCHISES FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY FOR 1974
Towns
and
Villages
New York State
Electric & Gas
Corporation
New York Telephone
Company
Chenango & Unadilla
Telephone Company
Iroquois Telephone
Company
Odessa Telephone
Company
Trumansburg Home
Telephone Company
Cerrache TV
Cable
Ostrander TV
Cable
Sammons Comm
Corp
Western Counties
Telephone
CAROLINE
$ 200,695
$ 2,037
$5,123
$145,914
$ 0
$ 0
$ 17,492
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
DANBY
78,802
58,092
0
194
0
0
11,684
0
0
974
DRYDEN
342,328
87,603
0
174,807
0
0
50,553
0
15,283
0
DRYDEN VILLAGE
160,299
0
0
88,630
0
0
0
0
30,774
0
FREEVILLE VILLAGE
52,313
0
0
15,415
0
0
0
0
8,970
0
ENFIELD
64.260
54,853
0
0
343
3,896
5,710
0
0
0
GROTON
129,497
110,189
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GROTON VILLAGE
147,373
83,853
0
0
0
0
0
9,236
0
0
ITHACA
722,688
423,122
0
0
0
0
70,235
0
0
0
CAYUGA HGTS VILLAGE
521,412
254,150
0
0
0
0
31,575
0
0
0
ITHACA CITY
2,869,829
1,266,795
0
0
0
0
121,418
0
0
0
LANSING
296,402
279,773
0
0
0
0
55,734
0
0
0
NEWFIELD
176,825
102,371
0
0
266
0
21,190
0
0
575
ULYSSES
169,929
46,782
0
0
0
72,644
5,527
0
0
0
TRUMANSBURUG VILLAGE
217,989
823
0
0
0
44,958
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
$6,150,641
$2,770,443
$5,123
$424,960
$609
$121,498
$391,118
$9,236
$55,027
$1,549
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives
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270 Tompkins County, New York
PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND FAMILY COURT
ANNUAL REPORT — SUMMARY
(Detailed Report on file with Clerk of Board)
The 1974 Annual Report of the Tompkins County Probation Department
discusses a multiplicity of areas pertaining to the operation and services of our
Department
We contmued to see the value of the utilization of volunteers in probation
work, and continued to reap the benefits of their input, energies, and expertise
In the Family Court area, the number of petitions signed continued a two year
decline and the number of Intake cases mcreased by approximately 6% over the
previous year We have continued to intensify our efforts at the Intake stage
as we feel that there are many situations that can be effectively handled and
adjusted without Court involvement The increased utilization of Intake was one
of the primary reasons for the addition of a third Fanuly Court Probation Officer
in 1974 This area also continued to demand perhaps the most highly skilled of
our volunteers Receipts for Child Support again increased in 1974, amounting to
$669,543 27 with the number of support cases rapidly approaching 1000
Probation Investigations completed m 1974 decreased for the second consecu-
tive year and we continued our attempts to reduce the amount of time required
to complete these reports During 1974, we supervised a total of 367 probation
supervision cases with 131 of these passing from probation during the year, either
by an improved or unimproved discharge, maximum expiration of sentence,
transfer to another jurisdiction, or through placement in an institution, the last
of these categories amounting to six individuals
In conjunction with the last category, it is important to mention that we
have continued in our behef that the great majority of our clients can best be
dealt with on a local level through the utilization of existing community agencies
and services In this vein, 1974 was the first full year of operation of the Proba-
tion Department's Intensive Supervision Unit (House In The Country), a federal-
ly funded program designed to work with youths 16-21 who have exhibited some
degree of difficulty in functioning on their own and who otherwise might have
been placed in an institution outside of their community During the year, we
worked with twenty youths in this setting
Although the program experienced some difficulties during the year, it is
our belief that these can be effectively remedied and that the program can be a
success and can provide a vital service to our community During the coming
year, we will be faced with a complete evaluation of the program concept and
implementation and the future existence of the program will be determined
either by refunding by the Division of Criminal Justice Services, "institution-
alization" by the County, or terminator of the project
The past year saw the resignation of two Probation Directors, Leo Teeter
who left to take a position with the State Division of Probation, and Stuart Grin-
nell who resigned to attend graduate school The year closed out with Donald
E Wilson as Probation Supervisor in Charge and on February 10, 1975, Mr Wilson
was appointed Acting Probation Director
The majority of the probation staff attended various courses during the
year at the Division of Probation Training Academy m Albany, and we have
plans to continue this on-going training during 1975 It should be mentioned
that all costs incurred in conjunction with staff members attending the Training
Academy are covered by the Division of Probation, the only cost to the County
continuing to be the staff member's salary, a percentage of which is state -reim-
bursed
During 1975, we plan, among other things, to begin the implementation of
a Criminal Court Diversion Project in local criminal courts, evaluate the Inten-
sive Supervision Unit program for the purpose of possible continuation, compile
a precedural manual which will encompass new State standards and guidelines,
and attempt to further reduce the time needed to complete probation reports
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 271
ANNUAL REPORT
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY
(Detailed report on file with Clerk of Board)
(Submitted by Glenn W Cline, Extension Agent)
— 700 youth involved in Public Presentation Program to help develop their
poise, self confidence and public speaking ability
— Over 500 volunteer adults participate in 4-11 programs as leaders — Emphasis
given to the development of leadership in adults and older youth
— Youth and adults involved in planning and operating a successful 4-11 Acres
Youth Fair
— Over 185 youth attended a week-long residential camp for 4-H youth
— 350 boys and girls participated in the clothing program with 250 involved in
the annual Clothing Revue
— Crafts Boutique attracted 100 persons
— Over 400 radio spots aimed at providing consumers with information weie
prepared
— Written monthly newsletters, Family Focus, Extension 73-74 and the Cost
Cutter were sent to over 700 consumers to provide them with up to date con-
sumer information
— Extension assisted in the evaluation of Headstart Programs in the County
— Training was provided to new Family Day Care Providers
— Extension served as an information center to answer questions on canning,
freezing and food preservation in general
— A slide -talk program prepared on Senior Citizen Housing
— The Nutrition for the Elderly Program was developed, funded, staffed and
started during this program year Two sites presently are operating to feed
the Elderly with a third in the planning stage
— More than 800 youth participate in "Out -of -Sites" summer day camps where
nutrition and bicycle safety were taught
— An average of 322 families reached on an individual basis by ENEP Over
1,000 attended the Christmas Wonderland Open House -
- Programs conducted in 4 schools, 2 settlement houses and 2 housing develop-
ments for Urban Youth
— Over 1,000 families received gardening information via the monthly publication,
Garden Facts
— Due to the increased interest in home gardening, more persons than usual
attend gardening meetings, visited or called the office for information
— 70 youth participated in the strawberry project sponsored by Kiwams
— The annual plant sale involved 40 youth and 50 adults in planning and conduct-
ing this event which was attended by over 1200 persons
— An active program for youth interested in horses reached more than 270 and
involved 39 volunteer leaders
— The commercial dairy and field crop audience was served by the team of
specialists Emphasis was on bringing them cultural and management informa-
tion to help them remain competitive The decrease in dairy farms last year
was 5 7% in New York State but only 4 3% in Tompkins County
— In addition to the work with Commercial Poultry Farms, special meetings
were held for persons interested in home poultry flocks
= Four Agricultural Districts now formed in the country encompassing 52,000
acres on which 144 farms produce $11 million dollars worth of products
272 Tompkins County, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
FIRE AND DISASTER COORDINATOR
(Submitted by John L Miller, Coordinator)
(Detailed report on file with the Clerk of Board)
In 1974, Tompkins County Emergency Ambulance and Fire Control Center
there was a 40% increase in the number of emergency dispatch handled with no
increase in personnel or equipment In 1974 we handled 2327 alarms as follows
Fires: Apartments 69, Dwelling 188, Rooming House 2, Mobile Homes 34, Dormi-
tories 28, Stores and Office 27, Manufacturing 6, School -Colleges 43, Outdoors,
Gas Flush, Electric 266, Investigation 182, Malfunction 123, Search Party 3,
Rescue 10, Institution 10, Public Assembly 16, Farm Building 54, Misc 46, Motor
Vehicles 162, Marine Craft 2, Railroad Right of Way 2, Brush and Grass 154,
Mutual Aid 68, (Malicious False 122)
Ambulance Calls: County Ambulance 51, Groton Fire Ambulance 155, Hospital
Ambulance 44, Interlaken Fire 12, Lansing Fire Ambulance 154, Marathon Fire
Ambulance 1, Moravec Fire Ambulance 2, Perkins Ambulance 91, Slaterville
Fire Ambulance 93, Trumansburg Fire Ambulance 175
We requested help from outside County Fire Departments 6 times and were
requested to send fire equipment to other counties 21 times We had 3 deaths
as a result of fire in 1974
We were able with help of funds from New York Regional Medical Program
and Tompkins County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and Revenue Sharing funds,
able to equip each ambulance with radio With these new radios they are directly
linked with other hospital, ambulance to ambulance and to County Fire Control,
New York State Police, Cornell, Ithaca College, Sheriff's Office, Ithaca Police
and others
To bring the County faster emergency service, the one County emergency
phone number for ambulance and fire, is being used by all but one Fire Depart-
ment We are also handling a greater number of calls for the (3) Commercial
Ambulance Services To help speed up the service, a new type of phone label was
distributed throughout the county, with the number 273-8000 for ambulance and
fire, with a number that works in conjunction with the county assessment map-
ping system Based on records of phone calls, we answered 54,416 calls during
1974
I have continued to serve on the Areawide and Local Planning for Health
Action Inc I have served on Tompkins County Comprehensive Health Planning
Council as chairman of the Emergency Health Services Committee I have at-
tended Disaster Committee meeting of Tompkins County Hospital, Emergency
Room Helped with a study of the Lansing Fire District in cooperation with the
Office of Local Governments of the State of New York Attended numerous Fire
Department meetings, training sessions and fires Provided large amounts of
compressed air for demain air systems In line with this duty, drove 28,281 miles
and used 2,530 gallons of gasoline
In September we were able to complete our system to compress, purifyand
store breathing air New equipment purchased for the year included 14 rados, 1
air compressor and purifier
Some members of the Fire Advisory Board along with the Fire Coordinator
made several trips around this State and to Delaware and Maryland to gather
information on recording systems and microfilming and retrieval After much
study the committee recommended the purchase of a recording system for 1975
The committee will do further study on microfilm in 1975 for recommendation
for 1976 budget
State Fire Training Courses were administered in the amount of 370 hours
with State of New York certified instructors, John Miller and Theodore Szyman-
ski, instructing This 7,303 man hours of training is in excess of training each
Department does within its own Fire Department training program In the past
twelve months, I have taught Fire Safety Courses for six weeks, once a week at
Caroline and two at Dryden School Fire Protection Week was able to do eight
school programs with a movies and Smokey the Bear During 1975 all dispatching
personnel completed and were certified as Emergency Medical Technicians by
the State of New York Health Department
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 273
To the Honorable Board of Representatives
Tompkins County
Ithaca, New York
Gentlemen
I am submitting herewith a report, for the year 1974 showing appropriations,
expenditures, and balances in the vanous budgeted items, and the estimated and
actual income received
J J Murphy
County Administrator
274 Tompkins County, New York
GENERAL FUND REVENUE ACCOUNT
Bal Estimated
Credits Unearned Rev
REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS
1001 2,425,613 32 2,425,613 32
1050 10,000 00 10,000 00
1051 2,19135 2,19135cr
1060 255,952 04 5,952 04cr 250,000 00
1061 5,000 00 5,000 00
1090 40,509 06 10,509 06cr 30,000 00
1110 3,150,707 48 350,707 48cr 2,800,000 00
1115 1,232,976 68 1,232,976 68
7,107,949 93 354,359 93cr 6,753,590 00
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
1215 18,718 20 3,718 20cr 15,000 00
1230 19,891 41 1,891 41cr 18,000 00
1235 2,100 00 1,100 00cr 1,000 00
1250 1,268 73 23127 1,500 00
1255 130,391 70 17,608 30 148,000 00
172370 04 11,129 96 183,500 00
PUBLIC SAFETY
1510
1525
24,369 92
4,790 00
5,369 92cr
1,290 00cr
19,000 00
3,500 00
29,159 92 6,659 92cr 22,500 00
HEALTH
1601 33,399 00 6,399 00cr 27,000 00
1605 9 651 75 5,901 75cr 3,750 00
1610 75,742 05 11,742 05cr 14,000 00
1620 48 828 97 9,828 97cr 39,000 00
1625 410 28,668 07 9,188 93 37,857 00
420 6,872 04 390 96 7,263 00
430 1,556 63 43 37 1,600 00
440 9 859 91 5291cr 9,80700
450 86,686 92 11,186 92cr 75,500 00
460 2,659 38 815 62 3,475 00
470 5,876 55 23 45 5,900 00
309,801 27 34,649 27cr 275,152 00
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE & DEVELOPMENT
1801 51 284 62 13,284 62cr 38,000 00
1803 33,109 94 33,109 94cr
1809 23,042 37 1 542 37cr 21,500 00
1819 17,678 86 9,878 86cr 7,800 00
1823 1 437 20 1,562 80 3,000 00
1830 71,911 64 38,088 36 110,000 00
1840 5,072 24 3 672 24cr 1,400 00
1848 800 00 800 00
1870 3,577 48 1,122 52 4,700 00
1890 40,343 78 30,343 78cr 10,000 00
247,458 13 50,258 13cr 197,200 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 275
Bal Estimated
Credits Unearned Rev
CULTURE & RECREATION 118 15 118 15cr
2115
2215 8,693 43 1,693 43cr 7,000 00
2226 24,566 72 433 28 25,000 00
33,378 30 1,378 30cr 32,000 00
PUBLIC SAFETY
2260
2349
17,305 23
12,000 00
1,305 23cr 16,000 00
12,000 00cr
29,305 23 13,305 23cr 16,000 00
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
2401 511,86384 311,863 84cr 200,000.00
2414 1,800 00 1,800 00er
2450 63 11 63 11cr
513,726 95 313,726 95cr 200,000 00
LICENSES & PERIMTS
2545
1,16900 69 00cr 1,10000
1,169 00 69 00cr 1,10000
FINES & FORFEITS
2610
1,940 00 6000 2,000 00
1,940 00 60 00 2,000 00
SALE OF PROPERTY & COMPENSATION FOR 6L6O8SS1136 68cr
2652 19,901 58 4,901 58cr 15,000 00
2655
2665 2,650 00 2,650 00cr
2680 5,924 43 5,924 43cr
28,612 69 13,612 69cr 15,000 00
MISCELLANEOUS
2701 15,060 32 15,060 32cr
2702 9,557 52 9,442 48 19,000 00
2770 010 4,162 50 4,162 50cr
020 6,000 00 6,000 00
030 1,31214 287 86 1,600 00
040 257 88 257 88er
050 161,238 00 161,238 00
060 14,216 00 14,216 00
070 766 23 766 23cr
080 7,500 00 7,500 00
31,116 59 178,437 41 209,554 00
1
276 Tompkins County, New York
STATE AID
3001 272,572 00 67,572 OOcr 205,000 00
3020 29,650 00 8,150 00cr 21,500 00
3089 15 00 15 00cr
010 7,478 33 521 67 8,000 00
020 7,233 46 766 54 8,000 00
030 15,000 00 15,000 00
050 7,390 34 6,609 66 14,000 00
060 14,929 25 14,929 25cr
070 14,508 58 14,508 58cr
3277 9,000 00 9,000 00
3310 76,478 02 2,546 98 79,025 00
3311 51,938 78 2,008 22 53,947 00
3315 N 1,448 36 4,551 64 6,000 00
3317 136 27 136 27cr
3401 221,510 77 3,010 77cr 218,500 00
3442 2,056 70 1,256 70cr 800 00
3446 10,339 41 89 41cr 10,250 00
3448 210 35 210 35cr
3486 136,131 91 121,751 09 257,883 00
3490 383,683 55 5,816 45 389,500 00
3601 901,855 98 84,935 98cr 816,920 00
3603 789 46 54,210 54 55,000 00
3609 513 119 81 6,880 19 520,000 00
3610 295,694 40 19,658 40cr 276,036 00
3611 22,758 78 2,758 78cr 20,000 00
3613 431,444 78 8,555 22 440,000 00
3619 93,492 38 7,992 38cr 85,500 00
3623 27,699 13 37,800 87 65,500 00
3630 28,169 72 4,830 28 33,000 00
3642 88 00 88 00cr
3648 2,885 40 85 40cr 2,800 00
3670 49,248 00 8,352 00 57,600 00
3710 5,937 50 937 50cr 5,000 00
3801 3,562 00 1,562 00cr 2,000 00
3820 ' 7,483 37 518 37cr 6,965 00
3952 2,000 00 2 000 00
3,621,939 79 62,786 21 3,684,726 00
Bal Estimated
Credits Unearned Rev
FEDERAL AID
4089 010 12,456 67 6,543 33 19,000 00
040 16 936 00 16,936 00cr
4289 44,178 43 44,178 43cr
4310 24,024 00 24,024 00cr
4486 29 730 23 29,730 23cr
4490 22,938 58 22,938 58cr
4601 1,549,296 14 103,976 14cr 1,445,320 00
4603 692 33 692 33cr
4609 1,012 402 02 92,402 02cr 920,000 00
4610 610 667 31 191,501 31cr 419,166 00
4611 19 999 80 9,929 80cr 10 000 00
4670 34,479 00 80,721 00 115,200 00
4730 60,287 17 60,287 17
4730 420 33,990 28 3,990 28^r 30 000 00
4780 121,105 00 787 00cr 120,318 00
4830 3 004 00 3,004 00
3,594,732 30 452,437 113'r 3,142,295 17
15,722 66014 988,042 97cr 4,734,617 17
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 277
ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT
Bal Estimated
Credits Unearned Rev
AIRPORT
1770 6,744 93 5,255 07 12,000 00
1774 25,888 10 9,988 lOcr 15,900 00
2401 4,692 49 4,692 49cr
2410 38,364 12 9,648 12cr 28,716 00
2770 14,275 90 12,475 90cr 1,800 00
2810 39,918 00 39,918 00
129,883 54 31,549 54cr 98,334 00
HOSPITAL
1592
1635
1636
2228
2401
2410
2655
2705
2770
4430
4001
182,249 50
6,941,138 58
23,281 55
1,600 75
11,618 65
76,382 00
17,464 77
81,764 35
1,438 63
104,297 48
600,000 00
17,750 50
725,111 42
116,718 45
99 25
11,618 65cr
3,318 00
10,464 77cr
51,764 35cr
1,438 63cr
107,326 52
200,000 00
7,666,250 00
140,000 00
1,700 00
79,700 00
7,000 00
30,000 00
211,624 00
600,000 00
8,041,236 26 895,037 74 8,936,274 00
LIBRARY
2082 19,467 07 3,567 07cr 15,900 00
2360 11,655 87 1,205 87cr 10,45000
2401 448 33 5167 500 00
2410 13,166 00 91 00cr 13,025 00
2650 848 95 198 95cr 65000
2690 909 53 409 53cr 500 00
2701
2755 3,706 77 206 77cr 3,500 00
2760 21,849 00 2,359 OOcr 19,490 00
2770 679 15 179 15cr 500 00
2810 342 750 00 342,750 00
3840 23 592 71 3,852 71cr 19,740 00
4840 2,743 00 12,257 00 15,000 00
441,766 38 238 62 442,005 00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
2401 167,857 91 167,857 91cr
y 4001 559,289 00 277,711 00 837,000 00
727,146 91 109,853 09 837,000 00
9,340,033 09 973,579 91 10,313,613 00
278 Tompkins County, New York
Bal Estimated
Credits Unearned Rev
COUNTY ROAD REVENUES
2302 27,964 90 72,035 10 100,000 00
2680 294 45 294 45cr
2401 3,096 98 3,096 98cr
2770 15,829 39 15,829 39cr
2810 978,233 00 978,233 00
3503 494,183 84 35,816 16 530,000 00
3504 115,132 39 15,132 39cr 100,00000
4960 71,678 46 71,678 46cr
1,706,413 41 1,819 59 1,708,233 00
ROAD MACHINERY REVENUES
2401 448 33 448 33cr
2416 16,165 46 16,165 46cr
2650 441 93 441, 93cr
2655 73 00 73 00cr
2680 770 34 770 34cr
2770 1,437 75 1,437 75cr
2822 385,256 78 17 974 78er 367,282 00
404,593 59 37,311 59cr 367,282 00
TOTAL COUNTY ROAD REVENUES 2,111,007 00 35,492 00cr 2,075,515 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 279
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
1010 -BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
55,980 02 19 98 56,000 00
8,356 25 8,356 25
5,643 75 5,643 75
69,980 02 19 98 70,00000
1040 -CLERK OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 Personal Services 25,226 59
300 Supplies 1,04517
400 Other Expenses 796 51
640 41 25,867 00
1,045 17
158 32 954 83
27,068 27 798 73 27,867 00
1110 -COUNTY COURT
100 Personal Services
120 Jurors
200 Equipment - Johnson
210 Equipment - Dean
300 Supplies - Johnson
310 Supplies - Dean
400 Other Expenses - Johnson
410 Other Expenses - Dean
420 Other Expenses - Co Clerk
77,690 96
26,658 30
487 00
646 56
1,077 57
2,432 57
5,532 58
439 42
1 04 77,692 00
26,658 30
333 00 333 00
487 00
646 56
1,077 57
752 42 3,184 99
5,532 58
375 58 815 00
114,964 96 1,462 04 116,427 00
1135 -SUPREME COURT
110 Fees for Services -Non Employ 16,606 41 1,893 59 18,500 00
220 Equipment - Bryant 89 50 50 90 00
300 Supplies - Co Clerk 100 00 100 00
400 Other Expense - Co Clerk 995 75 4 25 1,000 00
320 Supplies - Bryant 337 90 57 10 395 00
420 Other Expenses - Bryant 405 00 405 00
430 Pymts to St -Supreme Ct Exp 94,753 00 94,753 00
113,187 56 2,055 44 115,243 00
1140 -FAMILY COURT
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
42,902 69
99 91
1,118 06
4,184 52
5,861 31 48,764 00
32 03 13194
1,11806
2,315 48 6,500 00
48,305 18 8,208 82 56,514 00
1145 -SURROGATE COURT
100 Personal Services 15,895 43 24 57 15 920 00
300 Supplies 1,252 26 1,252.26
400 Other Expenses
424 68 424 68
17,572 37 24 57 17,596 94
280 Tompkins County, New York
1155 -COMMISSIONER OF JURORS
100 Personal Services
300 Supphes
400 Other Expenses
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
12,815 91
349 88
500 64
1 09 12,817 00
50 12 400 00
299 36 800 00
13,666 43 350 57 14,017 00
1160 -COURT LIBRARY
300 Supplies
3,51148 3,511 48
3,51148
00 3,51148
1165 -DISTRICT ATTORNEY
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
63,587 36
1,400 00
5,163 28
22,664 24
766 64 64,354 00
1,400 00
5,163 28
22,664 24
92,814 88 766 64 93,581 52
1170 -LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS
110 Administrator Contract 4,000 00
120 Fees of Attorneys 26,065 48
400 Other Expenses 2,990 56
1,934 52
1,009 44
4,000 00
28,000 00
4,000 00
33,056 04 2,943 96 36,000 00
1180 JUSTICES & CONSTABLE FEES
110 Fees
205 00 145 00 350 00
205 00 145 00 350 00
1185 -MEDICAL EXAMINER & CORONER
100 Personal Services 9,468 18
200 Equipment 112 51
400 Other Expenses 90 25
131 82
237 49
909 75
9,60000
350 00
1,000 00
9,670 94 1,279 06 10,950 00
1190 -GRAND JURY
110 Fees & Expenses
7,38180 2,618 20 10,00000
7,381 80 2,618 20 10,000 00
1230 -COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
60,889 59
2,729 92
949 58
966 07
6,952 41
1,050 42
804 01
67,842 00
2,729 92
2,000 00
1,770 08
65,535 16 8,806 84 74,342 00
1310 -DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
410 Bond & Interest Service
53,266 04
2,000 00
4,988 69
12,904 73
23,321 96
4,01131
6,095 27
76,588 00
2,00000
9,000 00
19,000 00
73,159 46 33,428 54 106,588 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 281
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
1355 -ASSESSMENT DEPT -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 44,046 36 44,046 36
300 Supplies 961 16 238 84 1,200 00
400 Other Expenses 3,038 86 59 78 3,098 64
48,046 38 298 62 48,345 00
1356 -TAX MAP DIVISION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
20,552 86
16 50
521 12
1,729 42
1,199 14
5850
678 88
420 58
21,752 00
7500
1,200 00
2,150 00
22,819 90 2,357 10 25,177 00
1357 -ASSESSMENT -FIELD DIVISION
100 Personal Services 53,463 01
300 Supplies 3219
400 Other Expenses 2,321 05
2,2'74 99 55,738 00
67 81 100 00
2,321 05
55,816 25
2,342 80 58,159 05
1358 -ASSESSMENT -ACCOUNTING DIV
100 Personal Services 20,726 01 20,726 01
300 Supplies 6,193 53 6,193 53
400 Other Expenses 14,816 38 03 14,816 41
41,735 92
03 41,735 95
1362 -TAX ADVERTISING
2,295 16 2,704 84 5,000 00
2,295 16 2,704 84 5,000 00
1364 -EXPENSES ON PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES
840 00 660 00
1,500 00
840 00 660 00 1,500 00
1410 -COUNTY CLERK
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
60,589 14 2,339 86 62 929 00
3,150 00 3,150 00
2,439 34 60 66 2,500 00
21,127 85 372 15 21,500 00
87,306 33 2,772 67 90,079 00
1411 -DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
100 Personal Services 55,414 35 2,603 65 58,018 00
200 Equipment 250 00 250 00
300 Supplies 288 77 111 23 400 00
400 Other Expenses 1,967 47 432 53 2,400 00
57,920 59 3,147 41 61,068 00
282 Tompkins County, New York
1420 -COUNTY ATTORNEY -LAW
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
31,451 80 2,596 20 34,048 00
365 88 365 88
345 43 345 43
32,163 11
2,596 20 34,759 31
1430 -PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 42,708 11
200 Equipment 446 40
300 Supplies 2,125 28
400 Other Expenses 13,778 96
410 P E R B 250 00
2,189 89
44,898 00
446 40
2,125 28
13,778 96
25000
59,308 75 2,189 89 61,498 64
1450 -BOARD OF ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 32,630 20
200 Equipment 432 02
300 Supplies 259 81
400 Other Expenses 4,070 83
21 80
667 98
40 19
229 17
32,652 00
1,100 00
300 00
4,300 00
37,392 86 959 14 38,35200
1451 -ELECTIONS
300 Supplies 608 17 29183 900 00
400 Other Expenses 15,297 04 1,102 96 16,400 00
15,905 21 1,394 79 17,300 00
1490 -PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 25,074 32
25,074 32
25,074 32
00 25,074 32
1620 BUILDING & GROUNDS
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
410 Lights
420 Heat
430 Telephone
440 Water
460 Painting
470 Ct House & Jail Repairs
480 Repairs County Grounds
45,509 31
2,151 02
13,516 57
12,127 86
28,157 02
1,320 06
828 05
10,889 79
604 26
3,146 69
348 98
483 43
17994
171 95
521 07
48,656 00
2,500 00
14,000 00
12,127 86
28,157 02
1,500 00
1,000 00
11,410 86
604 26
115,103 94 4,852 06 119,956 00
1640 -CENTRAL GARAGE
300 Supplies 20,905 00 20,905 00
20,905 00 00 20,905 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 283
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
1670 -CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
100 Personal Services 6,668 07 120 93 6,789 00
200 Equipment - Print Room 145 28 24 72 170 00
300 Supplies - Central 12,879 87 1,522 61 14,40248
310 Supplies - Mail Room 26 00 24 00 50 00
320 Supplies - Print Room 14,512 52 14,512 52
400 Other Expenses - Mail Room 707 67 42 33 750 00
410 Other Expenses - Print Room 2,085 00 2,085 00
37,024 41 1,734 59 38,759 00
SPECIAL ITEMS
1910 Unalloated Insurance 7,666 87 12,333 13 20,000 00
1920 Municipal Assoc Dues 1,500 00 1,500 00
1930 Judgements & Claims 1,139 46 18,860 54 20,000 00
1950 Taxes & Asses on County
Property 19100 2,809 00 3,000 00
1951 Tax Abate Refunds 2,66819 2,66819
1960 Unpaid School Taxes 240,241 88 9,758 12 250,000 00
1980 Provision for Uncollected
Taxes 30,000 00 30,000 00
1990 Contingent Fund 00 00 00
280,739 21 46,428 98 327,168 19
EDUCATION
2490 Community College Tuition 61,583 66 38,416 34 100,000 00
2495 Joint Comm College Tuition
TC3 252,795 00 252,795 00
2960 Handicapped Children 4,999 25 13,000 75 18,000 00
2981 County Ext Service 170,000 00 170,000 00
489,377 91 51,417 09 540,795 00
3110 -SHERIFF
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
410 Radio Service Contract
325,935 75 1,331 25 327,267 00
24,844 75 155 25 25 000 00
42,925 69 42,925 69
11,605 84 11,605 84
3,05167 3,05167
408,363 70 1,486 50 409,850 20
3140 -PROBATION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
139,146 11 6,346 89 145,493 00
9991 357 10348
4,456 52 4,456 52
9,755 85 244 15 10,000 00
153,458 39 6,594 61 160,053 00
3145 -INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
,400 Other Expenses
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
20,951 46
3,886 23
17,275 99
659 47
502 56
508 54
4,033 77
1,520 01
3,405 00
494 53
404 00
305 44
21 460 00
7,920 00
18,796 00
3,405 00
1,154 00
40400
80800
43,275 71 10,671 29 53,947 00
284 Tompkins County, New York
3150 -TAIL
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
410 Elevator Contract
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
49,173 60 11,015 40 60,189 00
23,992 55 23,992 55
7,800 36 7,800 36
1,410 60 1,410 60
82,377 11
11,015 40 93,392 51
3410 -FIRE & DISASTER COORDINATOR
100 Personal Services 43,924 40
200 Equipment 15,882 46
210 Vol Emer Radio Equip 455 96
300 Supplies 4,120 96
400 Other Expenses 13,984 09
2,568 60 46,493 00
15,882 46
455 96
4 120 96
13,984 09
78,367 87 2,568 60 80,936 47
3510 -CONTROL OF ANIMALS
21,149 00 21,149 00
21,149 00
00 21,14900
3630 -COUNTY SEALER
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
8,487 75
407 32
774 99
34 25 8,522 00
407 32
774 99
9,670 06 34 25 9,704 31
4010 -PUBLIC HEALTH
100 Personal Services
110 Fees - Other Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Workman's Comp
860 Health Insurance
306 935 69
40,976 90
11,201 49
24,790 96
34 022 71
48,235 58
16,642 57
2,017 55
6,933 48
35,911 31
6,023 10
154 84
14 42
1,153 95
482 45
342,847 00
47,000 00
11 901 49
24,790 96
34,177 55
48,250 00
17,796 52
2,500 00
6,933 48
491,756 93 43,740 07 535,497 00
4011 -CONTRACT SERVICES - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
100 Personal Services 8,978 86 4,521 14
400 Other Expenses 102 10 197 90
810 Retirement 1,904 80 395 20
830 Social Security 533 52 256 48
840 Compensation Insurance 100 00
860 Health Insurance 395 34 304 66
13,50000
300 00
2,300 00
790 00
10000
700 00
11,914 62 5,775 38 17,690 00
4012 Home Care Medicaid -Medicare
4042 Rabies Control Dogs
4046 Handicapped Children
59,468 16
4,60000
30,681 06
59 468 16
4,600 00
2,318 94 33,000 00
94,749 22 2,318 94 97,068 16
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 285
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
4080 -COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING
100 Personal Services 6 210 72 6,210 72
300 Supplies 958 28 958 28
400 Other Expenses 12,212 92 27 08 12,240 00
18,423 64 985 36 19,409 00
4220 -NARCOTIC ADDICTION CONTROL
143,225 44 281,655 56 424,8811 00
143,225 44 281,655 56 424,881 00
4310 -MENTAL HEALTH
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
420 Psychiatric Exams
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation Insurance
860 Health Insurance
229,370 79
47018
3,655 05
39,312 56
585 00
24,951 45
11,216 61
1,473 64
3,994 12
41,723 21
14000
20 12
1,033 39
5 88
271,094 00
61018
3,655 05
39,312 56
585 00
24,971 57
12,250 00
1,473 64
4,000 00
315,029 40 42,922 60 357,952 00
4322 -CONTRACTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
410 Special Childrens Center 75,714 00
420 Mental Health Assoc 14,526 00
430 Family & Childrens Service 3,200 00
440 Alcoholic Council 19,615 00
450 Challenge - ARC Workshop 278,246 00
460 Day Camp - Youth 6,950 00
470 Suicide Prevention 11,800 00
75,714 00
14,526 00
3,200 00
19,615 00
278,246 00
6,950 00
11,800 00
410,051 00
00 410,05100
4390 -PSYCHIATRIC EXPENSE
7,047 00 7,047 00
7,047 00
00 7,047 00
56411 -RR FEASABILITY STUDY
10,000 00 10,000 00
10,000 00
00 10,000 00
CETA
6210 200
16210 430
6250 410 Title 111
16250 420 Title 1
1,309 73
10246
55,261 17
30,000 00
1,309 73
102 46
5,026 00 60,287 17
30,000 00
I
86,673 36 5,026 00 91,699 36
6326-EOC - RENT ONLY
1 7,746 28 7,746 28
7,746 28 00 7,746 28
286 Tompkins County, New York
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
6380 -EMERGENCY EMPLOY PROGRAM
114,627 99 10,769 00 125,396 99
114,627 99 10,769 00 125,396 99
6410 -PUBLICITY
400 Finger Lakes Assoc 5,000 00 5,000 00
410 Chamber of Commerce 5,000 00 5,000 00
10,000 00
00 10,000 00
6510 -VETERANS' SERVICE AGENCY
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
410 Veterans Burials
16,432 56
171169
1,337 48
500000
1 44
194 00
228 31
162 52
16,434 00
194 00
400 00
1,500 00
5,000 00
22,941 73
586 27 23,528 00
7130 -SUMMER REC PROGRAM
3,004 00 3,004 00
3,004 00
00 3,004 00
7410 -LIBRARY
400 Finger Lakes Library Assoc 5,000 00 5,000 00
410 Twns -Dryden, Groton,
Newfield, Ulysses 2,600 00 2,600 00
7,600 00
00 7,600 00
7510 -HISTORICAL SERVICES
400 Other Expenses
31,250 01 349 99 31,600 00
31,25000 349 99 31,600 00
7550 -CELEBRATIONS
410 Veterans Day 400 00 400 00 800 00
420 Bicentennial 5,000 00 5,000 00
5,400 00 400 00 5,800 00
7620 -ADULT RECREATION
9,500.00 9,500 00
9,500 00
00 9,500 00
8020 -PLANNING DEPARTMENT
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
84,973 83
817 27
3,65174
5,120 37
4,974 17 89,948 00
817 27
3,651 74
410 62 r__ - 5,530 99
94 563 21 5,384 79 99,948 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 287
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
8025 -JOINT PLANNING BOARD
1,562 50 437 50 2,000 00
1,562 50 437 50 2,000 00
8040 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
139 37
795 24
2,480 00
85 63
428 76
2,480 00
225 00
1,224 00
934 61 2,994 39 3,929 00
8160 -SANITARY LANDFILL
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
27,636 03
11,220 43
137,849 28
27,636 03
11,220 43
137,849 28
176,705 74
00 176,705 74
8710 -FORESTRY
410 Reforestation
420 Forest Fires
430 Boy Scouts of America
300 00
4,000 00
200 00
4,000 00
200 00
300 00
300 00 4,200 00 4,500 00
'8720 FISH & GAME
829 83 20 17 850 00
829 83 20 17 850 00
8730 -CONSERVATION
400 Soil Conservation Dist
3,000 00 3,000 00
3,000 00
00 3,000 00
8745 -FLOOD EROSION CONTROL
16,000 00 16,000 00
16,000 00
00 16,000 00
8750 -AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK
300 Supplies 5 00 5 00
400 Other Expenses 1,353 04 11 96 1,365 00
1,353 04 16 96 1,370 00
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
19010 State Retirement
'9030 Social Security
9040 Workmen's Comp
'9060 Hospital & Medical Insurance
177,666 70
82,901 72
13,454 79
46,449 69
12,333 30 190,000 00
82,901 72
13,193 80 26,648 59
46,449 69
320,472 90 25,527 10 346,000 00
288 Tompkins County, New York
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr.
INTERFUND REVENUE TRANSFERS
9512 Public Library 342,750 00 342,750 00
9514 Enterprise - Airport 39,918 00 39,918 00
9522 9 County Road 978 233 00 978,233 00
1,360,901 00 1,360,901 00
9550-TFRS TO CAPITAL & CONSTR FUNDS
901 Hosp Arch Constr
910 County Home 12,300 00
12,300 00
12,300 00
00 12,300 00
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6010 -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
500 Volunteer Services
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Comp Insurance
860 Health Insurance
735,062 09
4,050 61
38,339 92
100,533 61
1,948 19
82,227 31
60,498 25
7,985 35
24,320 97
735,062 09
4,050 61
38,339 92
100,533 61
1,948 19
82,227 31
1 75 60,500 00
7,985 35
103 24,322 00
1,054,966 30 2 78 1,054,969 08
6030 -PUBLIC HOME
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
117,522 13
3,037 57
56,968 74
11,249 59
18,041 87 135,564 00
3,037 57
34 62 57,003 36
11,249 59
188,778 03 18,076 49 206,854 52
6070 -PURCHASES OF SERVICES
100 Personal Services
400 Other Expenses
27,323 26
255,603 95
16,847 74
34 00
44,171 00
255,637 95
282,927 21 16,881 74 299,808 95
6090 -FARM
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
27,530 89 27,530 89
9,261 98 9,26198
22,72412 22,724 12
8,420 42 8,420 42
67,937 41 00 67,937 41
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 289
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
6101 Medical Assistance
6103 Aid to Aged, Blind, Disabled
6109 Aid to Dependent Children
6119 Child Care
6123 Juvenile Delinquent Care
6129 State Training Schools
6140 Home Relief
6142 Emer Aid for Adults
6148 Burials
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
3,399,898 34
94,279 15
2,284,681 42
216,611 31
64,942 11
51,629 91
860,743 40
17500
9,564 47
3,399,898 34
94,279 15
2,284,681 42
216,611 31
64,942 11
51,629 91
860,743 40
175 00
9,564 47
6,982,525 11
.00 6,982,525 11
Total Social Services
8,577,134 06 34,961 01 8,612,095 07
9730 720 Interest on Bonds
Comm College
100,000 00
100,000 00
100,000 00
00 100,000 00
Total Gen Fund Expense 15,383,514 15 689,206 34 16,072,720 49
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
5610 -AIRPORT APPROPRIATION EXPENSES
43,654 61
1,467 69
8,096 33
25,410 95
5,569 37
2,502 00
77 00
1,01714
100 Personal Services
200 Equipment
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
810 Retirement
830 Social Security
840 Compensation
860 Health Insurance
8,229 39
10
1,655 79
30 63
623 00
51,884 00
1 467 79
8,096 33
27,086 74
5,600 00
2,502 00
700 00
1,01714
Total Airport Expense 87,795 09 10,538 91
98,334 00
4510 -HOSPITAL APPROPRIATION EXPENSES
100 Personal Services 4,582,130 63
200 Equipment 130,666 80
300 Supplies 1,312,488 36
400 Other Expense 1,957,946 42
236,149 37 4,818,280 00
3,635 20 134,302 00
5,111 64 1,317,600 00
108,145 58 2,066,092 00
Total Hospital Expense 7,983,232 21 353,041 79 8,336,274 00
7410 -LIBRARY APPROPRIATION EXPENSES
100 Personal Services 284,591 51
200 Equipment 7,944 43
300 Supplies 51,012 37
400 Other Expenses 51,851 72
810 Retirement 21,623 89
' 830 Social Security 15,334 34
840 Compensation 1,105 45
, 860 Health Insurance 5,178 09
8,543 49
738,21
2,102 78
505 77
12 46
293 135 00
7,944 43
51,750 58
53,954 50
21,623 89
15,840 11
1,117 91
5,178 09
' Total Library Expense
438,64180 11,902 71 450,544 51
290 Tompkins County, New York
COUNTY ROAD FUND APPROPRIATION EXPENSE
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr
3310 -TRAFFIC
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expense
17,140 68
23,635 35
9,852 36
337 97
147 64
17,140 68
23,973 32
10,000 00
50,628 39 485 61 51,114 00
5010 -ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
30,702 61 9 39 30,712 00
1,250 33 1,250 33
966 33 966 33
32,919 27 9 39 32,928 66
5110 -MAINTENANCE -ROAD & BRIDGES
100 Personal Services 387,585 07
300 Supplies 387,724 88
400 Other Expenses 356,182 08
410 Contracts - Co Bridges 70,303 28
810 Retirement 57,489 86
830 Social Security 26,147 82
840 Compensation 19,320 22
860 Heaith Insurance 14,277 44
8,221 93 395,807 00
387,724 88
185 58 356,367 66
70,303 28
57,489 86
1,752 18 27,900 00
19,320 22
14,277 44
1,319,030 65 10,159 69 1,329,190 34
5142 -SNOW REMOVAL COUNTY
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
400 Other Expenses
22,756 84 2,243 16
40,960 30 5,039 70
137,396 32 26,603 68
25,000 00
46,000 00
164,000 00
201,113 46 33,886 54 235,000 00
5144 --SNOW REMOVAL STATE
100 Personal Services
300 Supplies
4u0 Otner Expenses
5,329 44 9,670 56 15,000 00
15,186 36 4,813 64 20,000 00
31,661 40 33,338 60 65,000 00
52,177 20 47,822 80 100,000 00
County Road Fund Total
1,655,868 97 92,364 03 1,748,233 00
5130 -ROAD MACHINERY APPROPRIATION EXPENSE
100 Personal Services 75,836 85 5,94515
200 Equipment 113,159 00
300 Supplies 111,869 45
400 Other Expenses 5905 02
810 Retirement 11,883 80 116 20
830 Social Security 4,4110 45 389 55
840 Compensation 1,473 53 493 00
860 Health Insurance 2,521 62 178 38
81,782 00
113,159 00
111,869 45
59,005 02
12,000 00
4,800 00
1,966 53
2,700 00
Road Machinery Total
380,159 72 7,122 28 387,282 00
Grand Total Co Road & Machinery 2,036,028 69 99,486 31 2,135,515 00
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 291
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT
Expenditures Unexpended Appropr.
1310 400 40,000 00 40,000 00
2981 10,000 00 10,000 00
3410 410 26,136 00 26,136 00
4510 400 60,000 00 60,000 00
9550 910 132,500 00 132,500 00
9550 931 32,000 00 32,000 00
9550 942 170,000 00 170,00000
9550 943 100,000 00 100,000 00
9550 951 25,000 00 25,000 00
9550 952 50,000 00 50,000 00
9550 960 150,000 00 150,000 00
9730 600 600,000 00 600,000 00
9730 700 600,000 00 600,000.00
1,995,636 00 00 1,995,636 00
1,995,636 00 00 1,995,636 00
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292 Tompkins County, New York
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
Legislature in the month of December, 1974
Caroline
$ 9,996,122 00 $ 45,825 00 $ 000
Danby
8,770,070 00 31,546 00 21,600 00
Dryden
39,787,73200 117,213 00 36,000 00
Enfield
7,409,650 00 39,423 00 000
Groton
10,082,161 00 26,786 75 2,619 00
Ithaca
51,798,378 00 3,466 00 000
Lansing
76,445,241 00 106,283 00 000
Newfield
14,236,074 00 102,946 50 17,820 00
Ulysses
13,492,970 00 31,457 00 0 00
TOTAL
$232,018,398 00 504,946 25 $78,039 00
I certify that the preceding statement is correct
PHYLLIS B HOWELL, Clerk
State of New York
County of Tompkins ss
Gary A Lee being duly sworn, says that he is the Chairman or officer, designated
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
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 293
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
(Submitted by Howard R Brentlinger, Director)
SUMMARY
(Detailed report on file with Clerk of Board)
STAFF
Doubtless in part due to economic conditions we experienced no changes of
professional staff during 1974 and minimal total turn -over
We have sought to involve staff regularly in discussion of problems, decision
making, and orientation — at appropriate levels — through general staff profes-
sional, circulation, reference, and ad hoc meetings The general staff meetings
have been attended from time to time by trustees, Friends of the Library of-
ficers, fire department officials, consultant Dr Roger Greer, and Commissioner
of Personnel Hugh Hurlbut
Among conferences attended by staff were American Library Association,
New York Library Association, New York State Division of Library Development
Library Systems Conference, South Central Research Library Council annual
meeting, and State Adult Independent Learner training sessions
A supervisory training course for county first-line supervisors held in the
library early in the year was completed by Miss Nygaard, Mrs Ruth A Miller,
Mrs Ruth S Muller, Miss Hahner and Mrs Hautamemi The director is grateful
to the Friends of the Library for supporting his attendance at the Syracuse Uni-
versity School of Libiary Sciences seminar Information Problems in the En-
vironmental Sciences, in June
Since our opening on February 3, 1969 the duties of the director have
shifted from 1/3 to 2/3 administrative The time is approaching when the director
will be engaged entirely in administration and planning, rather than in "librarian"
duties This is a logical consequence of the rapid growth in services
BUILDING
The children's room air conditioning unit became operational in time for the
summer season, much to the relief of the staff
No other major improvements were effected during the year, though Com-
missioner of Public Works Howard Stevenson received recommendations from
his engineering consultants on relighting the children's and meeting rooms All
the square light fixtures in the building must eventually be replaced, as tubes
can no longer be obtained
FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM
1974 was anoher fruitful year of system — central library cooperation
The appointment of a new technical services librarian, and the creation of an
outreach consultant position together with an appointment to this position were
welcome developments
A joint orientation meeting was held with both boards of trustees and our
Friends board in February
Miss McGinnies and system Assistant Director Gertrude Laird, together with
other system and central library staff and trustees, visited a number of state
legislators from our area in Albany in February, to apprise them of library legisla-
tion supported by the Board of Regents and the New York Library Association
This was part of a statewide project coordinated by the Association Unfortunately
none of the legislation directly affecting system central hbraries which we were
supporting succeeded The result is that inflation continues to erode our ability
to purchase needed books and materials, and to respond to ever increasing public
demand for our services
1 The director and Miss Laird attended the annual Library Systems Conference
in Albany April 3-5, together with system trustee Richard Moon The director,
294 Tompkins County, New York
Miss McGinnies, and Miss German attended the annual meeting of the South
Central Research Library Council in Oneonta on October 24 The director also
participated in two meetings of the Independent Central Libraries Association,
held during the Systems Conference and during NYLA
Our staff participated in the ten book meetings held during the year, and in
the work of the point book selection committee and the film preview committee
Several staff also attended the system annual meeting in October
Mr Weitzel again handled the paper -work entailed in securing the state
Central Library Development grant, which amounted to $19,739 51 The system
formula grant was $18,349, up from $17,665 in 1973 This grant is based on a
member library's expenditures in the preceding calendar year for books, periodi-
cals, other library materials, and binding The special cash grant was $3,500 --
"in recognition of the unique status and responsibilities of the Tompkins County
Public Library as the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System "
A Special Purpose Grant not to exceed $1,000 was made to TCPL to cover
the cast of producing the pilot series of 13 story hour programs developed by
Mrs Mary Carey, system Children's Services Consultant, for presentation on TV
station WCIC Assistant children's librarian Andrew Stevenson participated
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
My sincere thanks to President Caroline Barlow and her dedicated board, and
to hundreds of other volunteers for their splendid contributions
The director — and occasionally other staff — shared in board meetings as
well as the annual meeting
Library consultant Dr Roger L Greer, a professor at the School of Informa-
tion Studies, Syracuse University, has written of our Friends "Another charac-
teristic of this library organization that surpasses any other in the country in my
judgment is the strength and dynamic quality of the Friends of the Library.
This organization has reached the level of viability where it contributes
significantly to the Library's program of services with money — operating out-
reach programs, scholarslup aid, direct budget support for pilot projects, etc —
and an enormous number of volunteer hours of work in the library "
This is of course what we have been saying for many years, and the rein-
forcement of our feeling by a distinguished outside authority is gratifying indeed'
SPECIAL GIFTS
In addition to memorial books
A bequest from the estate of Jessie McDonald
A bequest from the estate of Frances White
A gift for the purchase of recordings of modern American music, from
Mrs Joan Niles Sears
A Jewish Publication Society subscription for ten book units from the Jewish
Community of Ithaca
A gift for the purchase of books from the Tompkins County Federation of
Sportsmen's Clubs
In addition, books have again been purchased with income from the William J
Hassan (philately) and Byrl Jorgensen Kellogg (librarianship) memorials
ALSO NOTED
Our sincere appreciation again goes to the local press and radio for assistance
with library publicity The Ithaca Journal was particularly helpful during the
inaugural period of its new Leisure magazine
Collection development continued to receive major attention, as we responded
to patron requests more actively than ever before We believe that record use
attests to the validity of this priority The staff also receives many expressions
of thanks from individual patrons
We also believe up-to-date, relevant collections to be a prerequisite for suc-
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 295
cessful outreach work Thanks to the involvement of the Friends and the new
Finger Lakes Library System outreach consultant, our efforts become more effec-
tive with each year of experience This cooperation is being further articulated
and defined during 1975
Weeding of the collection, a vital function, proceeded at a slightly accelerated
pace, though we are far behind due to other pressures All professional staff and
our trainee, plus one system staff member were involved, as well as clerical
back-up
Postage and freight charges were added to all shipments from our principal
book supplier — one more instance of the inflation spiral Book, magazine, phono-
record, and most other costs rose significantly
The director continued to serve as secretary of the Tompkins County Jail
Programs Advisory Committee
Assistant Director Nancy McGinnies has provided notes on a few of her
projects
During 1974 I enjoyed serving on the Ad Hoc Planning and Advisory Commit-
tee of the South Central Research Library Council The purpose of the committee
is to keep the Board of Trustees current on hbrary conditions in the region and
to suggest actions which it might take to investigate, solve or alleviate problems,
and to propose long range plans for the Council to the Board of Trustees
I also served on the Resources and Advocacy Committee of the Tompkins
County Human Services Coalition until its reorganization into a smaller working
group in October Since then I have attended several meetings of the "Area of
Interest" Groups and other informal groups concerned with the possible develop-
ment of an Information/Referral Service
The "NOS" staff committee met only a few times during the year We still
have not fully developed methods to rapidly locate, replace and/or borrow missing
library materials However, the several processes and procedures developed in
1973 have proved to greatly aid our efforts to fill patrons' requests and to supply
an adequate stock of materials in demand
I continue to do a modest amount of original cataloging primarily of materials
of local interest, both current and historic Much of my time during 1974 went
into selecting materials for and weeding the adult nonfiction collection and in
supervising the trainee's first assignments of weeding A number of statistical
reports, surveys of various types, and requests for information about our collec-
tion and/or procedures always take a considerable amount of time
SOME FUTURE NEEDS
1 Last year we reported the interior lighting problems still existed — under
illumination in nearly all areas except the circulation desk, and gross waste in
changing tubes and ballasts in the "illuminated ceiling " We have recently learned
that the County Commissioner of Public Works will soon have quotations on re-
placing the now unobtainable square light fixtures in the children's and meeting
rooms If this trial project gives satisfactory results we recommend replacement
throughout the library as quickly as possible
2 The air conditioning problem throughout the library has not been salved,
despite the satisfactory result achieved in the children's room with the new air
conditioner there The air movement problem still results in "dead air" in many
locations, with resultant loginess and headaches among staff, and EXTREMELY
oppressive atmosphere in the meeting room when more than a few gather This
was very apparent and embarrassing during 1974, with more capacity audiences
than ever before The children's room installation has NOT alleviated the air
movement or cooling problems in other areas It should not be necessary in a
modern building to run fans during much of the year In addition to fundamental
improvements in the system, windows which can be opened on warm days are
needed on the lower level
3 On February 3, we observed our fifth anniversary of opening m the present
building, which we have now substantially outgrown Actually library expansion
to meet program and storage needs was indicated a year ago; it is even more
necessary now The director considers the children's department the most serious
296 Tompkins County, New York
space problem, services and shelves need to be brought together and areas ex-
panded Congestion in circulation, reference, audio -visuals, young adult, storage,
office, and other areas is more and more a handicap to effective service Expansion
will necessarily be combined with rearrangement to achieve maximum efficiency
for the next era of service The professional staff has given the problem con-
siderable thought already
4 With no new staff allowed by the County Board of Representatives for
1975, it is necessary to scrutinize priorities more rigorously than ever It may well
be necessary to reduce, eliminate, or restrict further growth of services which
our constituents have come to feel are normal components of a good library, and
which have contributed significantly to the high esteem in which the library is
held We may need to curtail reference, reserve, film, memorial book, or out-
reach services due to sheer physical inability to handle these in addition to daily
circulation and reference work loads this despite whatever operational im-
provements we may effect to improve productivity and refine priorities Creation,
funding, and filling of paraprofessional "library assistant" positions in the refer-
ence department is an immediate need
5 The questions of Board of Trustee — county jurisdiction should be resolved
during 1975 with the minimum amount of ambiguity, with the development of the
County Adnurustrative Code Guidelines delineating authority are needed for the
library, as for other county agencies with boards of trustees or managers Though
the New York State Education Law states that "public libraries shall be
managed by trustees" (260), the library administration has — so to speak — been
"caught in the middle between two superiors" since 1968, adding to the stress
when administration and staff energies are desperately needed to handle increas-
ing demands for public service and to plan for the future
6 The outstanding questions relating to county vs library jurisdiction over
building staff are a part of the questions considered under #5 A clear under-
standing is also needed of what services are to be provided by the Department of
Public Works with its personnel and resources, and what items are to be included
in the library's budget A county building staff member should be on call at all
hours the library is open This is not now the case
FINALLY
It has been a privilege to work with Chairman Jack;Carpenter and his Board
of Trustees during 1974 I much appreciate the time they have given and the
interest they have shown in meeting their responsibilities
My thanks also to Assistant Director Nancy McGinnies for her dedication and
strong support Her contributions in the areas of finance, acquisitions and ad-
ministration as in many other ways were invaluable
The staff has worked very hard in the face of extreme pressure on services
and consequent lack of opportunity to simply take enough time out to plan for
greater efficiency, and to revise priorities for the immediate and longer term
We made greater efforts than in the past, and welcomed the opportunity to review
our situation with an outside consultant, who was able to see the entire forest
somewhat more clearly than we who are so deeply involved could do
This is the 19th annual report presented by this director Some statistics
indicating the growth since his arrival in August 1956 are included elsewhere It
was truly a different world in those days trying to operate on the second floor of
the obsolete brick edifice Ezra Cornell had built 90 years before?
In circulation (509,328) we are now among the top public library system cen-
tral libraries in the state outside of New York City and Buffalo During this period
book holdings have increased from 35,573 to 147,757, including system central
library titles, reference questions from 665 to 11,777, patron registrations from
9,693 to 27,046, reserves from 1,241 to 12,274, staff from seven full-time equivalent
to about 35, and budget from $23,101 to $461,003 The Tompkins County Library
became the central library of the Finger Lakes Library System, tremendous col-
lection development was stimulated by central book aid from the state, and sup-
port from Friends and public funds, a new central library building was pro-
grammed and built, with consultant assistance from Director Joseph B Rounds
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 297
of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, and the State Division of Library
Development, and the County of Tompkins assumed its logical role as the library's
principal support — accepting responsibility both for construction and for annual
operation The new building and expanded staff have made possible the develop-
ment of various "outreach" services — many in cooperation with the system, the
Friends, and other agencies We, and the community, are also indebted to the
system staff and to the Friends for their manifold contributions which have en-
hanced the library's effectiveness over the years I am honored to have partici-
pated in this process, with a succession of dedicated trustees, Friends, staff, and
oui responsive constituency
A new era in our history brings tremendous challenges and commensurate
opportunities I look on the library as a helping, coalescing, civihzing agent,
making possible informed decisions and solutions to personal and societal prob-
lems and concerns I believe that continuing our policy of "neutral activism" —
that functions consciously during collection development, delivery of services,
publicity, interrelating with other agencies, and in various other ways — will
justify the cost of public library service when passivity and emphasis on the purely
z ecreational will not suffice to generate the support needed
I hope for the Board of Trustees, the administration, and the staff the suc-
cess and satisfactions we have experienced multiplied manyfold
ANNUAL REPORT
SURROGATE COURT CLERK
(Submitted by E R Carpenter, Clerk)
Report of fees of the Tompkins County Surrogate Court for the Year 1974
$19,969 00
REPRESENTATIVES' ACCOUNTS
Table showing the amount of compensation audited an 1 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 1974, including salary
Towns
and
• City
Representatives
c Regular Meeting
Adjourned Meeting
Organization Meeting
Special Meeting
EA
cc Mileage & Expenses
m
co
c.
as
.r
Caroline -Danby
Erie J Miller, Jr
$3,500
Dryden
Robert I Watros
22
1
1
1
192 00
3,500
Dryden
Gary A Lee
21
1
1
1
303 75
7,000
Enfield -Newfield
Harry A Kerr
20
1
1
1
270 83
3,500
Groton
Claude W Holden
21
1
1
1
75 80
3,500
Ithaca
Robert L Bruce
18
1
1
1
74 25
3,500
Ithaca
Hugh S MacNeil -
21
1
1
1
294 35
3,500
Ithaca
Beverly E Livesay
21
1
1
1
199 81
3,500
Lansing
Harris B Dates
20
0
1
1
805 45
3,500
Ulysses
Herbert W Haight
22
1
1
1
167 70
3,500
City of Ithaca
1st District
John C Clynes
20
1
1
1
36 30
3,500
2nd District
Donald J Culligan
20
1
1
1
297 15
3,500
3rd District
Louis R Webster
21
1
1
1
127 62
3,500
4th District
LeGrace G Benson
20
1
1
1
00
3,500
5th District
Bryant Robey
21,
1
1
1
00
3,500
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1974
ANNUAL REPORT
TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Submitted by Frank R Liguori, PE, Planning Commissioner)
Planning is essentially a process to assist and improve decision making The
County Planning Department tries to fulfill this role by the following broad
activities
— Preparation of an areawide comprehensive plan as a proper frame of
reference for decision making at all levels of government in the County and relate
this plan to regional and State concerns
—Provide technical service and project planning for County government
—Provide technical service in planning and zoning matters for local govern-
ment, at their request
— Serve as a resource and information center for planning activities in the
County and region
— Assist in the coordination, integration and correlation of planning activities
in the County
The Planning Department operated with a full staff complement during the
year effectively utilizing specialized talent, often on a part-time basis, to ac-
comphsh special tasks
In the interest of brevity, the major activities of the Planning Department
are listed in excerpt form
Comprehensive Planning Program
Activities in the development of an areawide comprehensive plan continued
with financial assistance from the US Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment and the State Office of Planning Coordination in the amount of $20 000
for the fiscal year Since all of the County planning activities in the preparation
of the General Plan are done "in house" without the need for contractual con-
sulting service, State and Federal grants, in effect, reduce the County Planning
Department's budget by that amount In addition, the Planning Department re-
ceived special State and Federal funding for a Flood Plain Management Study
($15,000), for an Economic Growth Center Study of the Route 13 Corridor ($13,000)
and a Surface Water Drainage Study ($14,000) The first two of these have been
completed and published The latter is still underway
The following reports were completed and published during the year
— Housing, Phase III
— Human Resources, Phase III
— Community Facilities, Phase II
— Land Use
u —Policies Plan, Phase II
— Flood Plain Management Study (1)
—Ithaca -Cortland Rt 13 Growth Center Study
— Feasibility Study, Crosstown Road, Ithaca Urban Area (2)
(1) and (2) Prepared by Consultants
An important feature of the General Plan will be a "policies document"
which will relate the goals that the people of the County wish to strive to achieve
and the objectives which will hopefully be accomplished toward achieving the
goals It will also serve as a County development policy The policies plan is
preliminary at this time The County Planning Board is taking a leading role m
helping to draft the plan Public and governmental review and input is essential
if it is to gain some sort of County -wide concensus
County Planning Board
The reorganized concept of the County Planning Board as a "Coalition" with
representation by each municipality and the major organizations and agencies
active in functional planning seems to be working quite well The Planning Board
300 Tompkins County, New York
will soon consider a recommendation that the County Charter be amended to re-
flect the "Coalition" concept The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each
month Attendance and participation is good
The Board has Standing Committees on Transportation, The Policies Plan,
Board Structure, and Housing There are also Ad Hoc Committees on Fall Creek
Recreation Designation and County Historical and Landmarks Program Proposal
The Board is also sponsoring a County -wide Ad Hoc Committee on Youth Services
and Recreation Special Board reports on "Office of the Aging" and "Crosstown
Road Concept" were presented for consideration of the Board of Representatives
The Planning Board sponsors periodic Planning Forums to dissimulate informa-
tion and receive input A Forum on the subject of "Environmental Controls and
How They Affect Land Use" was well attended and stimulated considerable dis-
cussion
Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board and the Appala-
chian Development Board
Tompkins County continues to be an active member of the Southern Tier East
Regional Planning and Development Board, an Appalachian Region oriented
Board The County was represented by Robert Bruce, Ruth Pettengill and Frank
Liguori The Chairman of the Board of Representatives is also a member
The activities of the Regional Board and the modest staff are primarily
oriented toward the development of an annual investment plan which helps to
identify and establish priorities for the funding of special projects by the Ap-
palachian Regional Commission Tompkins County has done quite well in re-
ceiving favorable consideration for Appalachian grants on several projects in-
cluding Tompkins -Cortland Community College, the Cayuga Heights waste water
treatment plant, Challenge Industries, child development programs, the primary
care centers, water, sewer, access road, and fire safety pond at the Industrial
Park, and the Groton Health and Senior Citizens Center
The main thrust of the regional program is in the assistance in Appalachian
funding, assistance in economic development, local planning assistance for those
counties without local staff potential and support, and coordinating planning
activities involving interactions between counties
Recently a regional viability study was completed under the auspices of the
Regional Board supported by State and Federal funds The study was aimed at
obtaining a better understanding of the interaction between the counties in-
volved, which include Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Broome
and Tioga, with Cortland and Schoharie Counties added because of their designa-
tion as Appalachian counties As a result of this study, a plan has been com-
pleted for restructuring of the Regional Planning Board and organization with
headquarters combined with the Broome County Planning Department in Bing-
hamton The plan will go into effect in 1975
Local Planning Assistance
The Planning Department continued to provide local planning assistance to
local municipahties at their request Under the provisions of Section 239 of the
General Municipal Law, the Planning Department reviewed 36 official referrals
for proposed zoning changes or developments which were within designated areas
of possible impact with other municipalities or County and State facilities Ap-
propriate recommendations were made In addition, several informal requests
were received for review and comments The department also assists local govern-
ments in their review of special projects under the provision of local land use
control regulations
There is wide opportunity to perform a useful service in assisting munici-
palities in their planning and zoning activities Due to a continued backlog of other
projects involving County government activities and the preparation of the
General Plan, only modest resources have been diverted in the direction of local
planning assistance In the future, this responsibility will and should occupy
more of the resources of the Department
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Special Planning Studies
In order to assist local municipalities in obtaining a better understanding of
flood hazards and to assist them in making application to the federal government
for a flood insurance program, the Planning Department sponsored a County -wide
Flood Plain Management Study through a special Federal and State grant Local
government officials were invited to several meetings during the year to discuss
progress and provide input for the study The report was released early in 1974
The report included a recommended flood plain ordinance which may be adopted
by local governments and provides an initial identification of the 100 -year flood
zone within each municipality The Department assisted municipalities with flood
insurance applications To date the Town and Village of Dryden, City of Ithaca
and Town of Ulysses have been declared eligible for flood insurance Others will
follow in 1975
A complementary study, through State and Federal funding, is underway by
a consultant to serve as a handbook for municipalities to assist them in the review
of designs for surface drainage at subdivisions, site developments, etc A model
surface drainage ordinance and guidelines for review are also presented The
report will be available early in 1975
At the request of the NYS Department of Transportaton and its federal
counterpart, the Department completed an Economic Growth Area Study (Rt 13
corridor from Ithaca to Cortland) with 100% funding A consultant was employed
to assist in the study activities in Cortland County The report identifies the eco-
nomic advantages of the proposed new Rt 13 Corridor Copies of the report live
been presented to the Board of Representatives
Project Planning
The Planning Department continued to assist the Board of Representatives
and County departments in initiating and carrying out special project plans
These include the following
The Department continued activities to assist the Planning and Public Works
Committee in relation to proposals to provide increased office space for County
government functions Alternate space programs for the Old Court House and
the New Court House were developed to provide a base for selection of a Use
Program for the Old Court House Architectural Planning for the preservation of
the Old Court House has proceeded through the design phase by the architect
The Department assisted the DeWitt Historical Society and the Office of Econo-
mic Opportunity in their relocation to other quarters and submitted periodic
reports to the US Department of HUD in connection with the grant for relocation
and restoration of the Old Court House
The ultimate disposition of the Boardman House has not yet been resolved
The Department assisted the Planning and Pubhc Works Committee in their
efforts to seek out a valid use for the structure It is quite likely that the Board-
man House issue will be settled in 1975
The Planning Department continued to assist the Airport Manager m the
packaging of proposals for Federal, State and Appalachian Regional Commission
funding for the control tower, the instrument landing system, the removal and
relocation of the WHCU radio tower, and crash, fire and rescue equipment The
instrument landing system and control tower are completed and in operation
Removal and relocation of the WHCU radio tower will also be completed early
in 1975
The Planning Department continued to assist the Industrial Development
Agency m the development of an industrial park site on Warren Road in the
vicinity of the Airport Applications for funding assistance to the Appalachian
Regional Commission and the Farmers Home Administration for the extension
of public water and sewer and the construction of a fire safety pond have been
approved and grants assured In addition, the Department developed a conceptual
plan for improved access to the industrial site by the improvement of Warren
Road, in cooperation with the County Public Works Department and NYS DOT
302 Tompkins County, New York
The State and the Appalachian Regional Commission have agreed to fund the
construction costs provided that the County purchases all necessary rights-of-way
and provides the engineering service
The Department assisted consultants in the preparation of a (20 -year) master
plan study of the Airport under Federal, State and Appalachian Regional Com-
mission funding, with modest local funding The master plan will be completed
early in 1975 The Department assisted in the review and comment on the Rt
13 corridor proposal between Ithaca and Cortland, and served in a coordinator
capacity in relation to the combining of access driveways at the intersection at
Rt 13 and Triphammer Road The Department also reviewed and commented on
the proposal for the improvements to the Octopus, including the new Rt 96 cor-
ridor from downtown Ithaca to the vicinity of the hospital This project has a
high State DOT priority and is slated for construction start about 1978 Although
the Rt 13 corridor is not slated for early construction, there will continue to be
considerable activity, particularly through a special task group appointed by
State DOT to make recommendations on alternate proposals
A fourth Agricultural District was established by the County Board of Repre-
sentatives in the Town of Lansing The Planning Department plays a leading role
in the preparation of plans, packaging of proposals and in the administration of
agricultural district proposals
The Department assisted the consulting engineer retained by the Board to pre-
pare a Feasibihty Study on a Crosstown Road in the Ithaca Urban Area The plan
was presented at several public meetings to obtain public reaction and input
Generally speaking, the plan did not receive much public support and further
study is needed
Participation in Other Community Planning Activities and Organizations
The Planning Department continued with active participation and cooperation
with many organizations including the following
— The Commissioner of Planning serves as the Secretary of the County Water
Agency The Water Agency was not active during the year
— The Planning Commissioner also serves as Secretary of the County Sewer
Agency The Agency was instrumental in the formation of County Sewer District
No 1 which has now been officially established by the Board The Sewer Agency
the comprehensive sewerage master plan for the entire county an indepth
study on the opportunities for cooperative management of waste water treatment
plants in the County, and a plan for the proper disposal of the contents of septic
tanks These studies are well underway The report will be completed in 1975 and
is 100% funded by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
—The Commissioner of Planning participated on a regular basis with the
Ad Hoc Committee on Human Resources Planning The committee developed an
organizational plan for improved coordination of the major activities in the human
services arena The plan was implemented near the end of the year The Planning
Department will provide planning assistance on an on-going basis
— A staff member serves on the County Area Beautification Council
— The Planning Department provides staff assistance to the County Environ-
mental Management Council The Planning Department's budget allocation for
environmental planning is $12,000, of which $6,000 is reimbursed by New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation Major effort during the year
was the preparation of an inventory of open spaces and the identification of
unique natural resources and the preparation of an environmental impact assess-
ment framework
— The Planning Commissioner is an ex officio member and Acting Secretary
of County Sewer District No 1 and actively participated in Commission meetings
He also serves as a member of the County Industrial Development Agency
— The Planning Commissioner serves as Chairman of the County Transit
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Committee which is overseeing a County -wide transit study under the direction
of Professor Arnim Meyburg (Cornell) through a special federal grant A report
should be completed in 1975
— The Planning Commissioner and staff members participated in numerous
other meetings and spoke before many groups, including civic organizations These
activities provide the Department with an opportunity to better understand the
concerns, needs, and desires of peoples and organizations
— The Planning Commission also serves on the Tri -County Solid Waste Re-
covery Committee and the Cayuga Station Power Generating Assessment Steering
Committee, and functions as the secretary of each The former committee is spon-
soring a 100% State funded solid waste recovery study and includes Cortland
and Cayuga Counties The latter is sponsored by the Board of Representatives
to assess certain economic, physical and social impacts of the proposed Cayuga
Station generating plant.
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304 Tompkins County, New York
STATEMENT OF TOWN ACCOUNTS
Year ending December 31, 1974
CAROLINE
Jan 1, 1974
Balance
Balance
Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund -Town Wide
Federal Revenue Sharing
Repair and Improvements
Bridges
Machinery
Snow & Misc
Disaster Fund
Special Districts
Brooktondale Youth
Slaterville Youth
Summer Reading Program
Speedsville Youth
Brooktondale Light
Slaterville Light
Speedsville Light
Caroline Fire Protection
Other Funds
Capital
Highway Equipment
Trust and Agency
$ 12,936 77
9,901 00
15,035 60
321 80
3,873 11
9,920 50
0
298 76
500 00
0
0
0
497 00
0
0
0
15,000 00
2,812 07
$ 60,308 78
12,810 24
54,829 23
1,357 37
51,188 93
12,275 23 '
1,108 17
1,367 37
1,130 88
466 00
50 50
1,468 66
1,063 15
445 05
2,900 00
8,032 22
11,289 31
31,239 16
$ 54,483 18
19,004 96
54,890 58
15 00
48,098 41
12,275 93
1,108 17
1,132 88
1,234 00
300 00
0
1,468 66
1,068 12
445 05
2,900 00
7,591 23
15,825 00
31,019 67
$ 18,762 37
3,706 28
14,974 25
1,66417
6,963 63
9,919 80
0
533 25
396 88
166 00
50 50
0
0
0
0
440 99
10,464 31
3,031 56
Total All Funds
$ 70,604 58 $253,330 25 $252,860 84 $ 71,073 99
DANBY
Jan 1, 1974
Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund -Town Wide
Federal Revenue Sharing
Highway Funds
Special Districts
West Danby Waster Dist
Fire District
Capital Funds
$ 13,411 87
4,346 39
32,867 71
2,197 61
-5 36
43,370 00
$ 59,265 49
14,366 39
115,397 34
17,868 99
32,564 48
27,350 00
$ 46,316 50 $ 26,360 86
9,603 00 9,109 78
116,989 99 31,275 06
17,493 00 2,573 60
32,564 48 -5 36
28,122 00 42,598 00
Total $ 96,188 22 $266,812 69 $251,088 97 $111,91194
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 305
DRYDEN
Jan 1 1974
Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund
Highway Fund
Part -Town Fund
Federal Revenue Fund
Special Funds
Fire Protection Dist
Varna Lighting Dist
Etna Lighting Dist
McLean Lighting Dist
Water District # 1
Sewer District # 1
Sewer District # 2
Other Funds
Capital ## 1
Capital # 2
Reserve ## 1
McArthur Fund
Trust & Agency
$1562 55
98,874 81 533 95 $413,594 93 17644 72 $369,821 98 $
42 142,307 46
40,885 90 48,040 15 53,341 56 35,584 49
81,582 38 55,924 37 83,882 89 53,623 86
2,492 74 53,688 57
41 32 1,500 00
123 97 1,200 00
1297 5626
2,427 67 14,193 57
6,020 35 1,395 65
14,915 25 31,472 06
0 17,238 56
0 61,629 00
11,846 23 301 97
3,223 87 157 34
6,095 74 67,927 49
53,235 19
1,33515
1,170 14
69 23
13,406 48
2,258 74
25,918 60
17,055 06
61,625 67
10,000 00
149 40
67,923 42
2,946 12
206 17
153 83
0
3,214 76
5,157 26
20,468 71
183 50
3 33
2,148 20
3,23181
6,099 81
Total $380,077 15 $935,964 64 $893,149 93 $422,891 86
ENFIELD
Jan 1 1974
Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund $ 18,6088 23 $ 3823 21 38,823 30 $ 34,176 00 176 97 $ 23,254 47
47
Federal Revenue Sharing
Highway Fund 22,974 61 93,727 52 97,032 49 19,669 64
Fire Protection 0 8,200 00 8,200 00 0
Trust & Agency Funds 1,124 06 12,404 88 11,588 63 1,940 31
Total $ 42,706 90 $163,330 91 $156,052 09 $ 49,985 72
306 Tompkins County, New York
GROTON
Jan 1, 1974 Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund -
Town Wide $ 18,576 52 $ 54,472 52 $ 61,518 33 $ 11,530 71
Outside Village 1,523 92 3,406 22 5,233 16 -303 02
Federal Revenue Sharing 6,439 23 24,360 00 18,900 00 11,899 23
Repair & Improvement 4,980 62 41,371 50 45,404 64 947 48
Bridges 0 683 35
Macinery 25,895 93 73,711 65 83,363 50 16,244 08
Snow & Miscellaneous 17,177 59 16,600 00 23,289 62 10,487 97
Improvement Program -5212 12,680 69 5,609 31 7,019 26
TD Bal 4,000 00 481 60 0 4,481 60
Special Districts
Peru Light 2 59 407 47 494 84 -84 78
McLean Light 4 93 928 86 975 07 -41 28
Fire Protection Dist 787 76 11,578 50 11,867 87 498 38
Ambulance Fund 62 13 2,517 07 2,500 00 79 20
Other Funds
Trust & Agency
1,463 68 25,768 80 25,433 46 1,799 02
Total $ 81,546 13 $268,284 88 $284,589 80 $ 65,241 21
ITHACA
Jan 1, 1974 Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund -
Town Wide $106,425 07 $178,190 28 $245,652 65 $ 38,962 70
Outside Village 48,982 60 82,807 30 77,580 35 54,209 55
Federal Revenue Sharing 127,549 79 88,244 44 6,925 00 208,869 23
Repair & Improvement 1,497 08 84,572 53 76,001 85 10,067 76
Bridges 392 37 1,587 00 1,599 70 379 67
Machinery 9,854 63 28,126 11 5,512 81 32,467 93
Snow & Miscellaneous 26,850 68 55,062 55 42,413 59 39,499 64
Water Fund -2,831 22 167,388 12 155,526 88 9,030 02
Sewer Fund 92,434 29 204,757 96 158,375 99 138,816 26
Joint Activity - Bolton
Point Water Supply 0 201,932 28 145,234 65 56,697 63
Special Districts
Fire Protection Dist 11129 73,500 00 73,500 00 111 29
Glenside Light Dist 510 62 100 00 254 25 356 37
Forest Home Light Dist 390 62 400 00 656 37 134 25
Renwick Hgts Light Dist 78 51 385 00 363 55 99 96
Other Funds
Trust & Agency
7,123 06 50,433 96 56,121 88 1,435 14
Total $419,369 39 $1,219,487 53 $1,045,719 52 $591,137 40
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives 307
LANSING
Jan 1, 1974 Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Fund $ 62,072 81 $161,436 58 $162,476 50 $ 61,032 89
Federal Revenue Sharing 39,650 32 35,420 19 24,219 19 50,851 32
Repair & Improvement 31,238 87 108,151 19 72,536 70 66,853 36
Bridges 5,871 98 7,756 48 13,628 46 0
Machinery 8,95161 94,028 50 102,980 11 0
Snow & Miscellaneous 24,381 72 73,635 34 86,862 09 11,154 97
Improvement Program 0 11,508 29 11,508 29 0
Special Districts
Ludlowville Light 25 484 72 484 61 36
McKinney Water 0 352 96 352 84 12
Catherwood Light 0 567 97 567 97 0
Lansing Water # 1 18,455 08 174,331 89 179,460 83 13,326 14
Lansing Water # 2 11,885 44 10,689 74 9,856 19 12,718 99
Lansing Sewer # 1 28,912 02 9,198 79 9,282 50 28,828 31
Lansing Sewer # 2 4,004 64 44,647 00 48,245 76 405 88
Other Funds
Capital Reserve -
Highway Equip 10,112 50 10,522 36 0 20,634 86
Youth Fund
(Separate Acct) 1,852 51 ` 8,586 00 8,719 89 1,718 62
Trust & Agency 3,506 60 85,632 01 85,126 66 4,01195
Total $250,896 35 $836,950 01 $816,308 59 $271,537 77
NEWFIELD
Jan 1, 1974 Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General Town -Wide $ 66,349 17 $ 79,950 92 $ 60,364 19 $ 85,935 90
Federal Revenue Sharing 15,397 11 32,435 00 47,825 00 7 11
Repair and Improvement -9,493 92 91,519 18 94,154 68 -12,129 42
Bridges 2,146 59 3,220 00 395 68 4,970 91
Machinery 11,604 73 37,854 91 26,810 13 22,649 51
Snow and Misc 7,103 16 27,755 19 26 005 93 8,852 42
Improvement Program 0 25,099 39 25,099 39 0
SLpectal Districts 340 25 2,995 00 3,111 34 223 91
Water 11,978 22 36,966 18 33,569 07 15,375 33
Fire 1 24 7,500 00 7,500 00 124
Other Funds
Capital Water Bond Fund 3,348 52 0 1,238 40 2,11012
Storm Disaster Fund 61141 14,490 84 15,102 25 0
Trust and Agency 2,637 49 27,421 81 30,058 56 74
Total All Funds $112,023 97 $387,208 42 $371,234 62 $127,997 77
308 Tompkins County, New York
ULYSSES
Jan 1, 1974 Balance
Balance Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 1974
General -
Town Wide $ 31,865 89 $ 72,160 04 $ 66,648 70 $ 37,377 20
Outside Village 12 64 4,596 00 4,018 41 590 22
Federal Revenue Sharing 25,928 47 23,638 65 37,567 91 11,999 21
Repair & Improvement 104 54 55,467 82 45,885 10 9,687 26
Bridges 3,907 38 2,140 00 37 60 • 6,009 78
Machinery (7,095 42) 25,655 65 27,724 02 (9,163 79)
Snow & Miscellaneous 23,326 38 26,139 35 25,356 50 24,109 23
Fire Protection 0 13,942 00 13,942 00 0
Trust & Agency 0 1,633 26 0 1,633 26
Total $ 78,049 88 $225,372 77 $221,180 27 $ 82,242 37
BONDED AND TEMPORARY INDEBTEDNESS
DATE - NOVEMBER 15, 1974
Pohtical Division
for which created
For what
Purpose Created
Under
What Law
Int
Rate
Original
Bonded
Debt
Amt
Unpaid
Nov 15
Amt due
next fiscal
year
When
Payable
Caroline
Danby
Dryden
Enfield
Lansing
New Highway
Garage
Machinery -
Highway
Construction - West
Danby Water Dist
Construction - West
Danby Water Dist
Highway Machinery
Water & Sewer
Districts No 1
Sewer District No 2
Ringwood Court
Improvement
Truck
Loader
Lansing Central
School Building
Lansing Central
School Building
Lansing Central
School Building
Local Finance
Local Finance &
NYS General
Revenue Law
Local Finance &
NYS General
Revenue Law
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Highway
Highway
Education &
Finance
Education &
Finance
Education &
Finance
5 5 %
5 0 %
5 0 %
4 0 %
7 50%
4 0 %
6 7 %
6 25%
5 0 %
5 0 %
2 50%
2 90%
6 40%
$61,750 00
20,000 00
75,000 00
94,000 00
27,350 00
173,000 00
244,000 00
17,000 00
23,812 00
27,474 00
615,000 00
2,105,000 00
3,800,000 00
$32,843 82
8,000 00
67,000 00
82,000 00
27,350 00
141,500 00
212,00000
17,000 00
9,524 80
21,979 20
170,000 00
455,000 00
3,800,000 00
$3,087 50
4,000 00
400 00 Int
2,000 00
3,350 00 Int
2,000 00
3,280 00 Int
5,470 00
2,051 25 Int
10,07000
22,204 00
18,062 50
4,762 40
5,494 80
20,000 00
120,000 00
3,800,000 00
March 1
2/23/75
12/31/75
12/31/75
9/12/75
2/15/75
and
8/15/75
4/1/75
and
10/1/75
8/22/75
2/15/75
7/75
4/1/75
5/1/75
5/2/75
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives
Political Division
for which created
For what
Purpose Created
Under
What Law
Int
Rate
Original
Bonded
Debt
Amt
Unpaid
Nov 15
Amt due
next fiscal
year
When
Payable
Lansing
Groton Central School
#1
Groton Central School
#1
Village of Groton
Village of Groton
Village of Groton
Town of Groton
Groton Elementary
School
Town of Ithaca
Renwick Heights
Sewer District
East State Street
Ext Water District
Northeast Water
District
South Hill Ext
Water District
Water Dist 1
Water Dist 1
Water Dist 1
Water District #2
Sewer District #1
Sewer District #2
Sewer District #2
Highway Garage
New Building, Bus
Barns, Alterations
Addition
New Building
Sanitary Sewer
System
Water Fire Pond
1971 Water System
Improvement
Bucket Truck Electric
Reconstruction Rt
222 - Electric
New Building
New Building
Sewage Collection
System
Water System
Water System
Water System
Town Law
Town Law
Town Law
Town Law
Town Law
Town Law
Town Law
Local Finance Law
Education
Education
Village
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Town
Education
Chapter 634
Laws of 1932
Chapter 782
Laws of 1933
Chapter 782
Laws of 1933
Chapter 782
Laws of 1933
6 0 %
6 0 %
6 0 %
7 0 %
6 50%
6 50%
6 50%
5 30%
3 2 %
4 7 %
3 9 %
3 5 %
5 0 %
5 0 %
5 0 %
5 0 %
3 5 %
3 7 %
3 3 %
2 6 %
3 8 %
2 6 %
175 000 00
900,000 00
70,000 00
45,000 00
50,000 00
385,000 00
50,000 00
213,750 00
1,683,000 00
1,165,000 D0
110,000 00
700,000 00
16,000 00
5,000 00
25,000 00
25,000 00
95,000 00
1,300,000 00
130,000 00
150,000 00
350,000 00
200,000 00
150,000 00
693,00000
58,000 00
35,000 00
37,000 00
331,000 00
45,000 00
170,000 00
495,000 00
925,000 00
30,000 00
475,000 00
3,200 00
3,000 00
25,000 00
25,000 00
14,000 00
805,000 00
86,000 00
85,000 00
200,000 00
91,000 00
5,000 00
26,375 00
2,000 00
1,500 00
5,000 00
21,000 00
5,000 00
10,000 00
55,000 00
40,000 00
5,000 00
25,000 00
3,20000
1,000 00
5,00000
5,000 00
7,000 00
45,000 00
4,000 00
4,000 00
10,000 00
7,000 00
4/25/75
4/30/75
4/25/75
11/7/75
6/6/75
6/20/75
6/20/75
8/1/75
Annually
Dec 1
Annually
May 1
Sept 24
Dec 22
June 20
June 20
March 1
11/1/74
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
O
1.4o), MON '/.4unop suildwoi
Political Division
for which created
For what
Purpose Created
Under
What Law
Int
Rate
Original
Bonded
Debt
Amt
Unpaid
Nov 15
Amt due
next fiscal
year
When
Payable
Hanshaw Road
Sewer District
Northeast Sewer
District
Ellis Hollow Road
Sewer District
Slaterville Road
Sewer District
Snyder Hill Road
Water District
East Ithaca Water
District
South Hill Sewer
District Note #1
South Hill Sewer
District Note #2
South Hill Sewer
District Note #3
South Hill Sewer
District Ext #1
South Hill Sewer
District Ext #2
2nd South Hill Water
District Note #1
2nd South Hill Water
District Ext 1
2nd South Hill Water
District Ext 2
2nd South Hill Water
District Note #2
Coddington Road
Water Extension
Newfield
Sewage Collection
System
Sewage Collection
System
Sewer System
Sewer System
Water System
Water System
Sewer System
Sewer System
Sewer System
Sewer System
Sewer System
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
System
System
System
System
System
District
Chapter 634
Laws of 1932
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Local Finance
Town Law
42 %
4 30%
4 30%
4 30%
430%
4 30%
4 30%
4 30%
4 30%
4 30%
430%
4 30%
4 30%
4 30%
430%
7 50%
50 %
75,000 00
500,000 00
90,000 00
450,000 00
200,000 00
44,000 00
300,000 00
540,000 00
185,000 00
106,000 00
130,000 00
270,000 00
58,000 00
13,000 00
210,000 00
29,000 00
330,000 00
45,000 00
395,000 00
72,500 00
369,000 00
170,000 00
34,000 00
263,309 00
474,137 00
162,464 00
91,000 00
110,000 00
244,69000
46,750 00
8,000 00
190,310 00
29,000 00
309,000 00
3,000 00
18,000 00
2,500 00
12,000 00
6,000 00
2,000 00
10,440 00
19,080 00
6,480 00
3,000 00
4,000 00
5,600 00
2,250 00
1,000 00
4,400 00
1,000 00
22,450 00
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
1/1/75
Proceedings of the Board of Representatives
INDEX
A
ABANDONED AUTOMOBILES
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND MANUAL 22,50,91,92,111,113,122,138
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
Addendum to Guidelines
Approval from DEC — District No 4
Electric transmission lines
Application
Maps
Resolutions
Adopting a modified plan for agricultural district No
Approval & creation agricultural district No 4, R213
Date for public hearing, district No 4, R187
Public hearing — district No 4
AIRPORT
Acting Manager
Agreement — Arnold Thompson
Annual Report
Application — Improvement crash, fire, rescue facilities
Chartair
Conferences
Condemnation case
Budget
Development
Fixed base operator
Instrument landing system
Landscape proposal
Lease — Heights Restaurant
Mall airways
Master plan
Furniture
Renewal of contracts
Review of contract
WHCU tower
Resolutions
Agreement — Mall Airways, R284
Approval of payments from capital accounts, R139
Appropriations, R223
Authorization accept FAA grant offers — removal & relocation
of obstruction WHCU tower, R43
Authorization application to FAA & NYSDOT for improvement
in crash, fire & rescue facilities & other, R66
Authorzation execute option, R86
Authorization execution agreement — installment, operation,
maintenance of MALSR facility to serve runway 32, R188
Award of bid, R114, R288
Date of public hearing, Mall Airlines, R267
Fire supply water conveyance system, R286
Transfer of funds, R234, R283
ALCOHOLIC COORDINATOR
AMBULANCE
APPALACHIAN
APPOINTMENTS
Assigned counsel administrator
Assistant county attorney
Baptist church liaison group
Bicentennial committee
64,124,144
144
123
6
16
129
4, R103 '72
141
126
11,23,40,46,51,136,122
235,252
6
49,256
40
245
83,136
125
211
21,51
131,132,140,145,149
123,149
58,138,244
242
166,234,241
40
83
105
123
23,123
1
249
95
146
26
42
60,61
126,251
80
238
250
157,249
104,105,108
46,91,111
31,55,88,96,122
143
7
'76
128,136
Bovine TB & animal health committee 9
County historian 61
County sewer commission 102
Criminal justice advisory planning committee 89
District forest practice board 9
Environmental management council 86
Economic opportunity corporation 54,61
Election commissioner — democrat 253
Extension service 9
Finger lakes association 9
Fire advisory board 9-11,75,170
GIAC 82
Hospital construction committee 9
Human rights commission 23,39,166,170,240,253
Jury commission 6
Library board of trustees 9,109,240
Industrial development agency 9,25,61
Local assessment review board 82
Mental health board 37
Multiple residence review board 9
Probation director 110
Representatives — committees 11
Route 13 task force 66,74
Soil conservation board 6
Wildlife management board 9
APPRECIATION 48,86,96,97
APPROPRIATIONS 25,34,35,66,70,119,128,146,157,230,250
AREA BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL 44,82
ARTS 121
ASSESSMENT
Assessed valuation 46
Assessment review board 76-82
Budget 191-192
Law -correction errors on assessment & tax rolls 103
Real property tax 29,55
Report comm on footing of assessment roll 155-156
Resolutions
Correction assessment 18,33,81,94,119
Adoption regular & supplemental reports on footing of assessment
roll, R232 153
Establishing county rates, R231 153
Transfer of funds, R283 248,249
Senior citizens tax deductions 164,233
State equalization rates 6,44,45,65,242
Supplemental report on footing of assessment roll 154
ASSIGNED COUNSEL PLAN
Administrator 15,20,103,114,131,138,139,143
Budget 189
Criteria, policy 166
Guest speaker 16,24
Report 145,149,166
Situation 24,149
ASSOCIATION RETARDED CHILDREN 45,130,144
AUDIT 8,11,16,37,48, 59, 81,101,109,120,135,147,170,239,252
B
BAPTIST CHURCH
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
BIDS award of
Move Dewitt historical society, R3, R30
2
62,66,67,76,105,149,240,244
20,36,44,49,64,83,110,121,129
5,19
County farm — tractor, R165 108
County farm — coal, R120 81
County -owned property, R110 78
Communications control, inc , R265 238
Election printing, R154 106
Election supplies, R175, R195 118,128
Furniture — airport, R114 80
Highway, R164, R287 108,251
Fire & disaster coordinator — transmitter -receivers, R45, R113 27,79
Fire & disaster coordinator — high pressure air pack filling system, R78 53
Sheriff's dept , health dept , cars, R273 239
Intensive supervision unit, R31 19
BLUE CROSS 30,45,56,113
BOARDMAN HOUSE (see county buildings)
BONDED AND TEMPORARY INDEBTEDNESS 164,239,309-311
BOTTLE LEGISLATION 31,49,51,55,65,66,76,84,87,88,92,102,105,111,112,
114,121,122,124,129,131,138,164
BOVINE TB AND ANIMAL HEALTH COMMITTEE 9
BUILDING C (see county buildings)
BUDGET
Adoption of budget, R253
Amendments to 1974 budget, R158,
Committee reports
County budget
Judicial budget request
Public hearings
Town budgets, R254
BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION
Reclassification of position, R102
Transfer of funds, R206
CAYUGA LAKE
CAYUGA STATION
Application
Environmental
Amended motion
Case 80002 NYSE&G
Hearings
Filing with PSC
Late submittal
Resolutions
Declaration of intent to participate, R104
Declaration of intent to apply to PSC, R105
CENTRAL GARAGE
CENTRAL PRINTING & SUPPLY
CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES AND ARC
CHARTER
Adoption of L L 2-1974, R181
Amend -qualifications of representatives, R278
Auth for public hearing, L L 2-1974, R155
Public hearing — L L 2-1974
CITY OF ITHACA
CIVIL DEFENSE
CLAIMS
COMMENDATION & RESPECT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Avella construction co
171
R178 107,119
110,122,123,130,131,138,139,145,165
172-219
65
150,170-171
220,221-230
C
72
134
15, 30,38,39,62,83,104
55,65,77,82,88,112,113,137,148,170,232
62,65
44
76,148,164,165,170,233,242
76,137
32,38,76
241,242
3
73
73
250
48
46
120
246
106
110
233,234
144
165
12,13,14,168,240
83,88
Bond anticipation renewal 49
Budget 92,149,243
Capital fund summary financial report 57
Certificate of completion 114,123
Continue service to Tioga county 55,62,64,65,242
Clerk of works 76
Clerical studies program 92
Costegan hearings re community college law 113
Commendation 121
Progress report — construction 23,50
Open house dedication 123
Mini -computer 123
Park displays 88
Resolutions
Audit capital construction costs 7,33,47,59,68,93,106,118,135,143,168,247
Adopting budget, R152 105
Amendment R57-1973 Execute deed dormitory authority, R224 147
Auth execute agreement — water, R5 7
Auth payments, R21 16
Auth dispose of Groton property, R67 42
Creation positions 41,80,107,113,116,132,252
Reclassification position, R179, R172, R173 116,117,132
Revenue anticipation note, R176a 118
Sewer contract, v/Dryden, R44 27
Resolutions from Cortland County 6,15,29,44,77,89,103,121,129,164,65,242
Resolutions from Board of Trustees 6,15,20,29,44,55,65,76,112,148,241,242
Salary schedules & tuition fee charge 55
Sale of building — Groton 31,52,64,123
State -of -college report 62
Telephone system 58
Tentative operating budget 93,102,103,105,242
Water, sewer contract 38,77
Weekly construction reports received 6,15,21,29,38,44,55,49,65,76,83,88,103
Recruit vehicle — damage of 84,105,145,149,125,235,244
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ACT 15,44,46,55,57,77,78,108
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNSEL 21,22,45
CONDUCT OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT 230
CONTRACTS
Airport master plan (Arnold Thompson) 6
Addendum — phase 3 — flood recovery planning assistance program 52
Affirmance of removal of county judges from contract between
Tompkins Co and Civil Service Employees Assoc Inc R276 245
Architects — hospital 44
Community college — sewer 27,77
Community college — water 7
'Cooperative extension & Cornell university 49
Comprehensive employment training act — summer employment 108
Dewitt historical society/Clinton house 55
Economic opportunity corporation 8107 21
FAA — MALSR X137
Fane, Jason — lease space — Social Services 76,83
Fire dispatchers & City of Ithaca 34
Hospital feasibility study 85
Grants (personnel) 121,122,242
Groton child development center 238
Ithaca -Cortland economic growth center area study 6
Mall airways 249
Neighborhood youth corps 15,44,137
Physically handicapped — Tioga county 18
Railroads — feasibility study 120
Roof — Boardman house 65
Senior citizens 85
4
Sheriff — nyspin system 34
Snow and ice agreement 95
Thinning county -owned forest lands 61,65
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 38,137,273-291
Annual report
Authorization to make payments, R4 1247
Authorization to sign drafts R281 190
Budget 4 90
Creation of positions, R71, R140 134
Establish petty cash fund, R205 46
Health and retirement insurance transfer133
Reclassification of position, R199 134,248
Transfer of funds, R206, R283
COUNTY ATTORNEY 7,58,78,194,248,250
COUNTY BUILDINGS
Boardman House 245
ABC Sandblasting 65
Agreement roof 137,242
Privilege of floor 145148,137,242
Removal from agenda
Resolutions
Auth request to city historic landmarks preservation
commission for demolition permit R95 70
Auth committee to continue negotiations for lease, R150 100
Proposed lease, R220 143 4
Special committee, R122 (tabled)
1
Reports 16,24,32,47,52,58,66,67,76,84,92,123,132,139,148,145,235
Request reimbursement — Hinkley foundation 2176 77 81 8 122 2,40
40
Special committee
Building C 51,83,92,96
Buildings & Grounds 195,248
Court House 21,44,49,95
Old Court House 23,67,83,92,138,234,244
COUNTY CARS 29
COUNTY CLERK 193
Budget 20,193
1 Annual report 137
, Clerk's intent to retire
Meeting 166,12 24
Salary
7
COUNTY HOME 57,46,234,105
Committee report 122
Compliance operating certificate 4 22
Inspections
Resolutions 59
Award of bid — mixer -grinder, R239-1973 108
Award of bid — tractor, R16581
Award of bid — purchase of coal, R120
Supplemental appropriation emergency boiler work, R6 237
Superintendent 113
Corrective action
COUNTY -OWNED LAND 166
COUNTY SEALER 199
COUNTY -WIDE COST ALLOCATION PLAN 49,65
COURT 23,102
Attendants salaries 186,189
Budget 104 110 114 148,166,244
Judges salaries 245246 X148
i Lighting 6
Uniformed officer at court terms
5
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Reports
Recommendation
Resolutions
5,24, 32,40,46,52,66,57,64,89,84
67
Acceptance criminal justice recommendation on office of district
attorney (withdrawn)
Acceptance of criminal justice committee recommendation on
office of district attorney, R124
Rescission of R 124 — criminal justice com recommendation re
district attorney, R216
Appreciation, R149
CROSS-TOWN ROAD
D
DEWITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY (see historical)
DISTRICT FOREST PRACTICE BOARD
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Appropriations
Assistants
Budget
Betty Muka request
Conference
Fulltime, part-time
Grand fury
Report
Resolutions
Acceptance criminal justice recommendation,
Creation of prosecution fund -reduction petty
Request for legislation, R189
Rescission R96-1971, R124-1974, R216
Salary
Fixing of, R112
Rescission of R112, R115
Fixing of, R217
Committee reports
County attorney report
Letter re salary
Privilege of floor
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
DOGS
Letter re dog quarantine
Loose dog situation
Rabies inoculations
Resolutions
Apportionment dog monies, R24
Rabies vaccination of and licensing, R108
Night quarantine, R59, R263
DRUG COORDINATOR
DRUM CORP INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
E
79
84
142
96
105,123,129,232,234
9
250
21,24,32,114,122
189
30,113,137
82
52,66,67,77, 79,105,115,137,142
45
57
R124
cash,
84
R218 142,157
126-127
142
79,87
142
142
67,78,104,105,110,114,131
132
121
83
248
242
38
67,122,144,149,243
EASEMENTS
ITHACA-CORTLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CENTER AREA STUDY
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION
Annual meeting
Appointments
Contract for summer program
Grants
Headstart budget
6
17
78
37,38,237
114,129,225
52
116
6
57
46,51,54,57,61
105
23
243
Letter of appreciation (Knepper) 50
Relocation 139,141
Resolutions
Appropriations, R285 250
Authority to execute contract, R160 107
Auth to amend contract, R8 8
Auth to execute application — financial assistance, R46 27
ELECTIONS
Additional registration days 66
Budget 194
Commissioner 234,253
Complaint 144,145
Meeting 46
Report 263-267
Travel request 88
Resolutions
Award of bid, R154, R175, R195 106,11$,128
Apportionment election expenses, R247 168
ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING 125
EMPLOYEES 29,38,242
ENERGY CRISIS
Allocations of gasoline 32
Coal shortages 144
Emergency fuel office 242
Public hearing on 64
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 64,66,74,88,112,148
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Appointment, chairman (Earle) 86
Appreciation—Robert Miller 86
Bottle legislation 49,55
Environmental impact study 65
List of members 112
Merger with human rights commission 46
Notice of eligibility certification 38
Request 31
Resignation, chairman (Miller) 78
EQUALIZATION RATES
Receipt of final 6,65
Resolutions
Establishing county rates, R231 153
Table of 231
Tentative state equalization rates 44,45
EXPLORER POST 44,56,78,111
EXTENSION SERVICE
Annual report 271
Budget problems 105
Meeting 149
National 4-H week 137
Nutrition program 166,234
Relationship with EOC
F
FALL CREEK RECREATIONAL RIVER DESIGNATION 234
FAMILY COURT 188,232,248,270
FAMILY MEDICINE PROGRAM
Resolutions
Creation of positions, R98 71
Establish 1974 budget, R92 68
7
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION
Acknowledgment of resolution 89
Appointment 9
Budget Request 122
Meeting 140
Membership 111
Minutes of 140
Resolution
Finger lakes association, R129 86
State aid 112
Status report 44
Tourism promotion act 83,88,103,144
FINGER LAKES BASIN COMMISSION 15,66
FINGER LAKES LIBRARY 129
FIRE
Appointment (fire advisory board) 170
Annual report 65,272
Audit of applicants 121
Budget 199
Communication program — ambulances 45,65
Emergency medical system 24,67,76
Emergency preparedness 48,65,77,102
Emergency services 55,65
Emergency telephone line 56
Fire safety pond 57,139
Natural disaster plan 76,241
Radio system 24,65
Resolutions
Abolition of title — fire dispatcher, R41 25
Appropriations, R94, R285 70,250
Authorization advertise for bids (radio), R89 67
Authorization contract—City of Ithaca and fire dispatchers, R53 34,64
Award of bid, R45, R78, R113, R265 27,53,79,238
Transfer of funds, R283 248
FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 9-11,75,137,166,170
FLOOD 123,145,234
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW 121,122,125,137,138,165
G
GASOLINE 29,40
GAY LIBERATION 234
GIAC 82,92,132,166
GRANTS 91
GRAVEL PIT OPERATIONS 114
GROTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 5,44,47,144,146,238
H
HALFWAY HOUSE (see intensive supervision)
HEALTH
ALTHA 38,45,83,89
American lung association 104
Budget 200
C-1 wing 77
Child protection agency 32
Committee meeting dates 15,49,66
Comprehensive health planning council 232,249
Drug abuse prevention 91
Emergency health service committee 22
8
Health maintenance organization
i High band communication system
I Mount Morris TB hospital
Public health service grant
Request, New York State Health Department
Resolutions 47
Abolish position — Dental director, R70 250
Appropriations, R285
Approval fee schedule — Nursing Division, R26 18
Auth to execute contract — Physically handicapped, R25 18
Auth pay moving expenses — senior public health engineer, R185 125
Citizen study group — health care, R184 232,125,138,144,145
145
Creation of position, R203 133
Disposition of records, R156
Reclassification of position, R162 108,105
Transfer of funds, R283 248
State pollutant discharge elimination system 15
Town health committee 23
21,31,67,77,89,90,91,92,103,104,113,115,123
22
149
111
30
HIGHWAY
96B - Route 13
Aid monies
Bids
Budget
Cayuga Inlet work
Discontinuance of maintenance to county roads—Village
Ellis Hollow Road intersection
Inadequate traffic signs
Judd Falls road traffic
Order of discontinuance of state maintenance
Public transportation demonstration program
Resolutions
Appropriation, R221, R285
Award of bids, R164, R287
Reclassification of positions, R211
Renewal of snow and ice agreement, R144
Report — budget committee for apportionment of g
highway levies, R258
Transfer of funds, R177, R222, R283
Travel request
241
29
51,105
195,212,213
112
of Lansing 244
149,234
88
244
29
89
146,250
108,251
140
95
eneral and
232
119,148,248,249
29,44
HISTORICAL
Annual report
County Historian
DeWitt Historical Society — contract
Historic restorations
Move to Clinton House — DeWitt Historical Society
Resolutions
Acceptance bid to move — DeWitt Historical Society, R3
Agreement — DeWitt Historical Society, R69
Amendment R3/acceptance of bid to move, R30
Authorization expenditure — relocation of DeWitt Historical
Society, R42
HOSPITAL
Across-the-board adjustment
Agreements — architects
Appeals
Billing
Biochemist position
Blue cross -blue shield
Board of managers
' Briefing — hospital program
Budget
Centrix telephone system
Comprehensive health planmng council recommendation
92
61
23,55
44
16,40
5
43
19
26
104
44
129,130,148,243
21,144,164
113,122,133
21,122,144,148,165,232
144,147,149,165
24
211
47
22
9
Construction committee
Agreement 40
Appointments 9
Architects 32,46,84
Feasibility study 84,93
Meetings 5,15,22,51,92
Minutes 44
Option C, summary of 158-163
Reports 23,52,57,66,78,115-116,124,131,232
Resolutions
Auth for chairman to execute contract — financial feasibility
study — construction and renovation, R126 85
Report of, R33 24
Emergency medical system 46
Extension, New York State Board of Health 11
Ernst & Ernst report 104
Family medicine center 130
Financing 233
Hospital affiliates 105
Hospital week 67
Letter of intent/Central New York medical program 49
Management 89,123,130
Meetings 45,165,170
Option C 164,165,232,233,242
Patient days (decrease) 89
Pentaf proposals 20
Personnel 130
Price -Waterhouse 78
Public hearing re financial condition 29
Rates 145,235
Resignation — Board of Managers (Cotanch) 144
Resolutions
Appropriation contingent fund, R50 34
Approval fee schedule, R27 18
Approval of construction, R260 235
Auth advertise for bids — radios, R89 67
Auth for Chairman to execute contract — financial feasibility
study — construction and renovation, R126 85
Creation of positions 72,80,133,167
Creation of temporary positions, R97 71
Physician services, R34 24
Rescission of resolution no 303-1973, R259 235
Reclassification of position, R99 42
Report of construction committee, R33 24
Regrading of positions, R200 133
Transfer of funds, R283 249
Revenue anticipation note 85
Scholarships 103
Site 233
Staffing request 113
Supreme court decision 130
Third party payers 30
Travel requests 44,77,82,83
Tours 166
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Annual report 44
Appointments 23,39,166,170,240,253
Budget 207
Complaint — Pauline Darrett 621,62,242,243
Human rights law 113
Merger with EOC 46
10
HUMAN SERVICES
Coordinator's budget 166
Delivery of 114
Funding 91,242
Human service communication committee 55
Implementation committee 124
Improve system 83
Information referral system 139
Meeting 58,78,104
Minutes 49,55
Plan 131
Positions — Coordinator 235
Report 139
Resolutions
Approval of coalition, R230 151-153
Auth execute certificate of incorporation, R262 237,245
Funding for interim study, R174 117
Revenue sharing 113
Sole sponsor 31
Statement of summary 146
Study 124
INDIGENT DEFENDANT (see Assigned Counsel)
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Application — NCR 115,131
Appointments 9,25,58,61
Certificate of membership 76
1 Documents water/sewer extension 57
FHA payment authorization 40,41,103
Fire bond — Industrial park 139,149,244
Morse Chain building 244,286
Request — agreement Social Security 15
Resolutions
Appointments, R37, R87 25,61
Endorsement of application FHA — development of Industrial
Park, R65 40,41
Protection to holders of 1974 industrial development bond
(Rothschild Brothers facility), R96 70
Select engineer — fire supply water conveyance system, R285 250
Revenue bond financing — NCR 115,131
Rothschild -Caldwell project 52,70,76,93
INSURANCE 20,151
INTENSIVE SUPERVISION FACILITY 5,19,57,198
ITHACARE 77
J
JAIL 129,131,146,199,248,250
,JUDGES (see County Court)
JUNIOR OLYMPICS 31,45,52,123
JURY COMMISSION 6,72,188,190
(JUSTICE 127,189
I
K
KEEPER OF COVERED BRIDGE 23,234,243,244,253
11
1
L
LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS SERVICE
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
LEGISLATION
LIBRARY
Annual report
Appointments — trustees
Appropriations, R285, R36
Authorization to retain consultant, R233
Budget
Closing -storms
Communications
Consultant, request
Management, operation of
Provisions for handicapped
Payment to town libraries, R22
Renewal space — finger lakes
Transfer funds, R222, R249, R283
LOCAL LAWS
Amendment county charter & code (Co Historical),
LL#2 (1974)
Amendment local law .#2 — 1966 — tax exemption elderly,
Creation of office for the aging, LL#1 (1974)
30
130
36,37,46,47, 51,78,87,111,136,138,166,167,189
M
MANPOWER PROGRAM
MEADOW HOUSE
MEDICAID
MEDICAL EXAMINER
MEDICARE
MENTAL HEALTH
Appointments
Appropriations, R285
Budget
Creation of positions
Different location
Draft proposal — residential unit committee
Hostel (ARC)
Request — space
Second psychiatrist
Transfer of funds, R283
Vacancies
MINUTES
Administration
Boardman house
Budget
CETA
Community outreach
District forest practice assoc board
Environmental management council
Health
Hospital board of managers
Human services outreach communication
Industrial development agency
Intergovernmental relations
Library board of trustees
Personnel
Planning board
_ 38,293-297
9,105,109,240
250,25
%' 157
189,214
15
24
149
83
113
17
64
146,169,249
106,110,111,120
R266 238
60,80,109
29,31,66,76,83,89,102,103,104,112,138,242
46,60
30,44,56,67,113
21,70,190,268
12
30
37,48
250
202
25,92,95,105,108
56,102
45
130,137
66,84
92
248
15
44,49,55,76,82,88,103
103
76,82,88,103,111,121,137,144
65
44
137
38
38,55,65,76,103,121,137
15,20, 38,55,77,111,129,165
49,65,76
49,83,112
49,103,111
30,44,49,83,88,112,129,148,164, 242
38,44,49,65,76,88,111,137,233
6,20,82,111,129,137,232,242
Planning & public works
I Public safety & correction
I Sewer agency
I South central New York resource conservation development
board
Southern tier east regional & development board
Tompkins -Cortland community college board
of trustees
MORTGAGE TAX
MOTOR VEHICLES
MOVING EXPENSES
MUKA, BETTY
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE REVIEW BOARD
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
38,44,49,55,65,82,88,103,121,122,137,148,242
65,112
103,164
77,103,148,165
65,88,129,137,242
6,20,49,65,83,103,112,122
69,150-151
193
123,125,133,138,145,166,234,243,245
21,24,30,32,47,52,105,113,137
9
243
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS
NEWSPAPERS
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY
N
0
OCTOPUS
OFF-TRACK BETTING
OFFICE FOR THE AGING.
Ad hoc advisory committee
Area plan
Budget
Creation of position
Consolidation of
Establishment of
Film library
Letter of intent
Local law # 1 — 1974 — establishment of
Office space
Proposals
Recommendation
Recreation
Visit, Broome County
OLD COURT HOUSE (see county buildings)
P
104
46,61,165,247
39,139,165,166,233,234
39,48, 51,64,103,112,121,137
6,20,25,29,52,84,105
20,31,111,139,146,147,235,253
149,157,164,166,234,244
206
252
51
64,77,83,91,111,243
113
6
60,63,64,68,78,80,109
111
39
40,50
111
45,46
PERSONNEL
Appointment — county negotiating committee
Assistant
Budget
CETA
Civil Service
Fair labor standards act
Federal funds — temporary positions
Grants
Intergovernmental personnel act
Judicial conference classification study
Modifications — agreements — federal minimum wage
Resolutions
Appropriations, R194, R235, R285
Approval CSEA contract, R293
Creation of positions, R118, R119
t
13
48
23
194
49,111,136
148,242
61,77,8384,88,103,113
102
23,102,121,122
165
138
64
law
128,250,157
252,253
80
Transfer of funds, R283
Staff leaves of absence
Veterans' day observance employees
Youth corps
PETTY CASH FUNDS
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
PHYSICIAN SERVICES — HOSPITAL
PISTOL PERMITS
PLANNING
Budget
Economic study — request
Flood plain management study
Housing, community development act
Land -use control
Report
Resolutions
Agreement — flood recovery planning assistant program, R77
Study proposed Lansing Mall, R79
Request grant assistance — surface water drainage, R207
Transfer of funds, R283
Surface water runoff study
Warren Road
701 Study
PLANNING BOARD
POLICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
POLICE TASK FORCE
POLLUTION
PRIMARY CARE CENTER
PRINTING & SUPPLY
248
92,105
111
44,103
142,157
18,30,144,165
24
6,20,38,49,83,103,121,122,137,148
PROBATION
Annual report
Appropriation, R235
Auth accept bids — intensive supervision unit, R31
Budget
Creation positions, R128, R292
Director
Permission graduate school
Reclassification positions, R198
Regrading positions, R83
Salary
Salary adjustment — acting director, R241
Transfer funds, R234, R283
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD (PERB)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agri district #4 — Town of Lansing
Amendment LL#2 — 1966 — tax exemption elderly
Assessed valuation agri production
County budget
Local law #1 — 1974 — office for the aging
Local law #2 — 1974 — misc article — charter & code
Mall airways
Proposed amendment zoning ordinance
Tompkins -Cortland community college tentative operating
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PYRAMID CORPORATION
206
233
49,51,112
139
233
49,299,303
52
53
134
249
139
51
44,55,233
77
8,35
24
15,40,44,51,65,67
66,77
119 169,196,248
270
157
19
198
86,252
102,105,110,121,124,131
32
133
60
166
167
157,248
121,122,148,232
123,126,164
14
51,126
238
103,104
150,170-171
164,57,60,157
106,110
238,241
82
budget 93,102
6,58,65,83,88,111,113
39,49,50,53,55,102
R
RABIES
RADIOS
RAIL REORGANIZATION ACT
RAILROADS
Agreement — RR feasibility study
Ceilings
Funding — updating, rehabilitation
Hearings
Four county commission to preserve
Report
Resolutions
Authorization execute contract, R182
Feasibility study, R55
Requesting leg formation of transportation authority, R57
Special grade crossing levy, R251
Support of rail preservation bond act, R210
29,129,144,149
39,65,67,115,127
55,112,137,144,165
129
38,65,103,121
124
30,137
16,38,44,45,52,93,104,112,114,129,
131,140,144,235
55,112,137,144,165
120
35
36
169
140
Urging retention rail service — interstate commerce commission, R56 36
RECREATION — FINGER LAKES PARK 5,111,112
REFORESTATION 16,58,65,66,84,61,149
REIMBURSEMENT 49,65
REPORTS
Annual
Airport
County administrator
County clerk
Dewitt historical society
Drug coordinator
Extension service
Elections
Fire & disaster coordinator
Human rights commission
Library
Medical examiner
Planning department
Probation & family court
Sealer of weights & measures
Senior citizens
Sheriff
Soil & water conservation
Southern tier east regional planning & development board
Surrogate court
Veterans' service agency
General
Audits
Bonded & temporary indebtedness
Canvass of votes — election
Clerk to comptroller
Equalization table
Mortgage tax
Representatives' accounts
Report footings of assessment rolls
Special franchise
Statement of town accounts
Supplemental report of committee
Town budgets
REPRESENTATIVES
Agenda meetings 32
49,256
38,113,137,273-291
20,257
92
255
271
263-267
65,272
44
38,293-297
21,268
299-303
270
20,29
20
38,259,260
29,31,261,262
144
15,297
258
274-291
309-311
263
292
231
69,150
299
155
269
304-308
on footing of assessment roll 154
221-230
15
Appointments
Chairman — acting
Deputy
Interim successor
Permanent
Temporary
Clerk
Committees
County attorney
Deputy clerk
Jail physician
Budget
Chairman Lee
Clerk
Commendation
Conference
Committees
Disclosure of interest
Intergovernmental cooperation
Organization meeting
Printing
Representative — Town of Dryden
Representatives' accounts
Resignation — chairman, republican party
Resolution procedure
Rules of board
Rural representatives and town supervisors
Roll call
Supervisors and legislators association
Two hat system
Transfer of funds, R283
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORK RESOURCE CONSERVATION &
DEVELOPMENT BOARD 64,77,103
REVENUE SHARING 21,23,46,56,65,66,67,78,82,83,92,104,111,113,122,125,130,
13 8,144,145,146,150,16 5, 214, 219, 23 3, 243, 244
ROUTE 13 19,21,23,28,38,40,44,49,66,67,74,89,103,121,123,129,233,241,242
ROUTE 96 39,48,84
RULES OF THE BOARD 5,8,66
4
4
4
3
3
4
11
4
4
4
185
' 49,52,55,242
16
138
140
5,15,16,145
44
233
3,254
39
243
298
5
144,145
5,8,66
23,31,46, 51,138,145
3
23,62,64,65,77, 91,103,105
234
248
S
SPCA -
SALARIES
SANITARY LANDFILL
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
SENIOR CITIZENS
SEPTIC TANK SLUDGE (DUMPING)
SEWER
Agency
Commission appointment
City of Ithaca treatment plant
Difference — agency — commission
District No 1 20,50,83,84,97,98,99,
Grant — O'Brien & Gere study
SHERIFF
Annual report
Budget
Boiler inspection
Court case
Insurance
20,127
66,78,114,148,166,167
30,31,38,40,116,207,250
20,29,48,250
15,20,44,64,76,85,114,164,233,238,243
62,68,88,124,137,138,139,140,165,170
16
235
102,122
124
115
100,112,115,124,125,140,145
124
38,259,260
198
49
140,145
114,138,140
Radio communication system 115
1 Resolutions
C Appropriation from contingent fund, R285 250
Execute contract — NYSPIN system, R52 34
Police communications system, R9, R54 8,35
Purchase vehicles, R273 239
Salary — sheriff, R109 78
Transfer funds, R283 248
SALARY 66
VILLAGE TRUMANSBURG — POLICE DEPARTMENT 244
SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL 116
SOCIAL SERVICES
AABD conversion to social security 5,46,149
ADC rent checks 234
, Budget 203-204
Burial rate 131,146,235
Child abuse 131
Commissioner 24
Cost analyses for indirect studies 131
County home 23,32,92,113,146
Day care operations 114
Family services 20,91,78
Foster homes 146
Fuel bills 146
Funeral directors' service 121
Grant to recipients 46
Group homes 146
Health needs — children 146
Human services coalition 139,146
Increases ADC, medicaid, home relief 139
Ineligible 235
Information referral system 145
Legislation — MA/PA 57
Investigation 122
Medicaid 131,145
Montgomery ward building—downtown location 57,83,76,102,105,92
Negotiations on-call employees 49
Office for aging 110,131,139,146,149,235
Planned parenthood 131
Principal examiner to caseworker 131
Recipient children 24
Reimbursement claims 49,65,92
Resolutions
Adoption area plan — office for aging, R237 166
Appropriation contingent fund, R194, R285 128,250
Correction labor grade, R1 4
Creation positions 25,34,40,41,80,134,167
Reclassification & regrading position, R243_ 167
Reclassification position, R246 168
Regrading positions, R2 4
Suppl appropriation — emergency boiler work — county home, R6 7
Transfer of funds, R23, R138, R193, R283 17,94,128,249
Senior citizens 114
Welfare fraud 122,124
Work relief coordinator 146
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 6,29,31,55,105,124,131,261,262
SOLID WASTE 40,51,66,74,84,88,92,123
SOUTHERN TIER EAST REGIONAL PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT BOARD 15,20,21,29,31,38,44,49,64,65,76,8283,88,93,102,
103,111,112,121,123,129,130,
137,144,148,149,164,236,242
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SPECIAL FRANCHISE 269
STATE AID 29,77,1-09,112
STATE PARK — TAUGHANNOCK 103
STENOGRAPHERS' EXPENSES 129
STREAM PROTECTION LAW 240,244
SUPREME COURT 187,248
SURROGATES COURT 15,188,248,250,297
T
TAXES
Back taxes 58
Bid property 40
Groff associates 111
Mortgage tax 69,150-151
Real property 21,40,55,65
Resolutions
Approval completed tax rolls, directing execution & delivery
of warrants, R271 239
Adoption apportionment of taxes, R256 230
Apportionment mortgage tax, R93, R228 69,150-151
Opposition to legislation tax exemption on certain telephone
and telegram equipment, R60 37,38
Printing tax rates, R269 239
Report budget committee for apportionment of general &
highway levies, R258 232
Return school taxes, R282 247,248
Tax rates 56
Tax stabilization to housing project 15
TELEPHONE 58,65,83,111,113
TEMPORARY GREATER FINGER LAKES BASIN COMMISSION 55,76
TRAFFIC 20,233,244
TRANSFER OF FUNDS 17,48,107,119,128,134,146,157,169,248
TRANSPORTATION 22,23,24,57,76,89,132
TRIPHAMMER INTERSECTION 65
VETERANS'
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W
39,111,137,164,205,258
WARREN ROAD 51,244
WATER 15,50,89,112,134,145,241
WELFARE 38
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 9
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 20,151
YOUTH
ZONING
Y
15,21,44,51,77,92,103,109 114,123,137,139,145,166
Z
18
6,20,49,55,82.102,144,145