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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Journal of Proceedings2015 PROCEEDINGS Tompkins County Legislature TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK MICHAEL E. LANE, Chair Ithaca, New York CATHERINE COVERT, Clerk Ithaca, New York State of New York County of Tompkins Tompkins County Legislature ss: In pursuance of the authority conferred by Section 211 of the County Law, I do hereby certify that the copy of the Proceedings of the Tompkins County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, for the year 2015, contained in this volume is true and correct. CATHERINE COVERT Clerk of the Legislature 2015 STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Revised — 2-18-15 Budget, Capital, and Personnel - Dennis (Chair), Sigler (Vice Chair), McBean-Clairborne, Stein, Herrera Appropriations Borrowing and Debt Service Contingent Funds Fund Balances Unallocated Revenues Budget process Fiscal Policies Finance Department Capital Programs TC3 (Finances) Personnel Department (incl. performance evaluation and staff training) Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development - Robertson (Chair), Burbank (Vice Chair), Dennis, Sigler, Stein Workforce Development Tompkins County Area Development (ED Collaborative) Industrial Development Agency TC3 (Workforce programs) Chamber of Commerce Tourism Program/Convention and Visitors Bureau Strategic Tourism Planning Board Ithaca Downtown Partnership Community Celebrations & Arts County Historian Cooperative Extension Facilities and Infrastructure - McKenna (Chair), Herrera (Vice Chair), Klein, Sigler, Morey Facilities Bridges and Highways Solid Waste/Recycling Public Works Administration Weights and Measures Utilities Government Operations — Klein (Chair), Shinagawa (Vice Chair), Kiefer, McKenna, Morey Tompkins County Legislature Administration Department Organizational Development Risk management/contract performance Public Information Information Technology Services Department Program Evaluation Law — County Attorney Assessment County Clerk Board of Elections Tompkins County Council of Governments Libraries Government Operations (continued) History Center Rules and Procedures of the Legislature Charter and Code Code of Ethics and Ethics Advisory Board Airport MEGA (Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance) Broadband Subcommittee (McKenna (Chair), Sigler, Klein) Health and Human Services - Stein (Chair), Herrera (Vice Chair), Chock, McBean-Clairborne, Burbank Department of Social Services Mental Health Depat tment/Agencies Public Health Department/Agencies Human Rights Health Planning Council Human Services Coalition Relevant Human Services Coalition agencies Office for the Aging Youth Services Tompkins Community Action Animal Health and Control Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality — Kiefer (Chair), Chock (Vice Chair), McKenna, Klein, Robertson Planning Department MPO TCAT Soil and Water Conservation District Flood Control/Water Quality Environmental Management Council Water Resources Council Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board Land management Public Safety — Shinagawa (Chair), Dennis (Vice Chair), Robertson, Burbank, Chock Public Safety Building District Attorney Defense of Indigents/Assigned Counsel Probation and Community Justice Sheriff/Jail Department of Emergency Response OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources) Alternatives to Incarceration Programs Reentry transition programs Juvenile Justice SPECIAL COMMITTEES Charter Review Committee - Lane (Chair), Kiefer (Vice Chair), Herrera, Stein, Klein Old Library Committee — Lane (Chair), McBean-Clairborne (Vice Chair), Herrera, Kiefer, Sigler 2 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 1-20-15 Tuesday, January 6, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mrs. Covert, Clerk of the Legislature, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Departed Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present 7:32 PM Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Vacancy 'District No. 9 Excused First Order of Business Election of Temporary Chair Mrs. Covert said the first order of business is the election of a Temporary Chair of the Legislature and opened the floor for nominations. It was MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to nominate Dooley Kiefer as Temporary Chair of the Legislature. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to close nominations. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. A voice vote resulted as follows to elect Dooley Kiefer as Temporary Chair of the Legislature: Ayes - 13, Noes - 0, Vacancy - 1 (District No. 9). MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Kiefer took the seat as Temporary Chair. Election of Chair of the Legislature Ms. Kiefer said the next order of business was the election of the 2015 Chair of the Legislature and opened the floor for nominations. It was MOVED by Mr. Klein, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, to nominate Michael Lane 3 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 as the 2015 Chair of the Legislature. Mr. Klein said Mr. Lane has done an excellent job of "steering the ship with a steady hand" over the past year. He brings a lot to the Legislature including an institutional memory, background in local politics, training as an attorney, patience, thoroughness, and being supportive of his colleagues and the public. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne agreed with Mr. Klein's comments. She appreciates that he has been very consistent in terms of his outreach and willingness and ability to connect with Legislators. He really has a knack for serving his constituents and all residents of the community. She appreciated his honesty and his leadership of the Legislature in 2014. Ms. Robertson said she has appreciated Mr. Lane's leadership in 2014 and looks forward to working with him in that capacity again. Mr. Stein said Mr. Lane's calmness, dedication to following the rules, and understanding that the Chair of this Body is not the same as the Mayor, and he follows the rule of being one amongst equals. Ms. Kiefer said she also would have seconded the motion and thinks it speaks well that the newest Legislator made the motion to reelect Mr. Lane. She also stated he is a good face for the County he represents. It was MOVED by Mr. Burbank, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to close nominations. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. A vote by show of hands to reelect Michael Lane as the 2015 Chair of the Legislature resulted as follows: Ayes - 13, Noes - 0, Vacancy - 1 (District No. 9). MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Lane was declared Chair of the Legislature for 2015, and he thanked everyone for their support. He also thanked Legislators for their comments and said he will do his best as a member of the team in 2015. Election of Vice Chair of the Legislature Mr. Lane opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair of the Legislature. It was MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to nominate James Dermis as Vice Chair of the Legislature for 2015. Mr. Shinagawa said Mr. Dennis has been a friend and mentor during his nine years on the Legislature. Mr. Dennis has experience being on Common Council and as a school teacher. He has seen him take his experience and bring some serious results for the County, has been a part of every labor negotiation, chaired the Budget Committee for the last several years when the County has had the lowest taxes possible while providing quality services to the residents. Mr. Dennis has demonstrated how valuable he is to the Legislature. Mr. McKenna agreed with Mr. Shinagawa's comments. Mr. Lane said Mr. Dennis has done a remarkable job and is happy to support him for a second term. It was MOVED by Mr. McKenna, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to close nominations. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. A vote by show of hands to reelect James Dennis as Vice Chair of the Legislature for 2015 resulted as follows: Ayes - 13, Noes - 0, Vacancy - 1 (District No. 9). MOTION CARRIED. 4 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Mr. Dennis was declared the Vice Chair of the Legislature for 2015. Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Proclamation - Ninetieth Anniversary of the New York State Association of Counties Mr. Lane presented a proclamation recognizing the Ninetieth Anniversary of the New York State Association of Counties. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Jami Breedlove, Dryden, spoke about the first ever Public Action Team for CSEA and said she has worked for the WIC program at the Health Department for over 14 years. In those years she has, for the first time in her life, a living wage and benefits that matter to her in significant ways. She thanked the Legislature for giving her a job that helps support her family. She spoke of a personal situation that arose with a family member but she was thankful to have health insurance. Although attrition has made the workforce smaller and the County is negotiating contracts again, she thanked the Legislature in advance for giving its workers the benefits and respect they deserve which is what makes Tompkins County awesome. Tom Seaney, Danby resident, spoke of the situation that occurred in the Town of Danby last weekend. He reported on a meeting held on the street with neighbors and said no one feels the same as they did before. There are facts that have been published in the newspaper but a lot of questions remain that the community would like to have answered and asked that they be addressed. Camille Doucet, Danby resident, also spoke of the incident that took place last weekend in the Town of Danby. The house was destroyed, there was bullying tactics by the use of teargas, abuse of power, and an overwhelming feeling by people with the size of the power used in this situation. She requested an investigation of this situation that had a dreadful outcome and suggested training for law enforcement. Bob Nape, Lansing resident, also spoke of the incident that took place last weekend in the Town of Danby and said he toured the home. He is a contractor and stated after looking at the home determined there is no possible way to repair the house from the damage. He questioned what the chain of command protocol was in this case. He said this is of such gigantic proportion that it deserves a review. He said the situation requires closer scrutiny and there has to be a better way to reach a conclusion to a situation where a person has a DUI or DWI. Nancy Medsker, Ithaca, also spoke of the incident that took place last weekend in the Town of Danby and stopped at the home on Hornbrook Road where 100 canisters of teargas were launched into the house. She agrees there should be a thorough investigation. She questioned whether the police have the right to do this damage to homes. It was a historical house and one of the oldest in Danby. As a community we have to step forward to help and spoke of the family's needs and encouraged the public to help and to also figure out a way to keep this from happening again. Pete Myers, Director of the Tompkins County Worker's Center, spoke in support of the resolution this evening to pay a living wage to the Solid Waste and Recycling Center for Casella workers. He thanked those who were involved with this and the support that was provided. He played an audio recording of a Casella employee, Milton Web, who will benefit from the living wage. JoAnne Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden, spoke concerning the Town of Danby incident that took place over the past weekend. She said it was meaningless and did not have to happen the way it did. She 5 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 expressed outrage for police officers and spoke of requests she has made over the last year to the Legislature that have been ignored. The individual on Hornbrook Road could have and should have been helped. She said there is no police accountability in Tompkins County. She also asked that public privilege of the floor be respected. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-1: Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Support Payment of a Living Wage at Recycling and Solid Waste Center (ID #5298) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 167 adopted August 19, 2003, Tompkins County enacted a policy that encourages contractors to pay a living wage to employees whenever practical and reasonable, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature has directed that $100,000 from the Contingency Account be held aside to potentially support efforts to increase the level of attainment of the living wage goal by contractors providing services to the County, and WHEREAS, Casella Waste Systems, Inc., (Casella) operates the County Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) pursuant to a ten-year contract (through February 2021), and WHEREAS, the contract does not require the payment of a living wage, and WHEREAS, Casella has no legal obligation to pay the workers at the RSWC a living wage, and WHEREAS, Casella would like to pay a living wage to these employees beginning in 2015, and WHEREAS, Casella estimates that it would cost approximately $105,000 a year to raise the pay of the employees to living wage, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator recommends providing supplemental funding in the amount of $20,000 to the 2015 County Solid Waste Division budget that will, in turn, enable workers at the RSWC to be paid the living wage, and WHEREAS, Casella has agreed to provide additional services to the County, including support for expanded re -use activities, and WHEREAS, nothing in this action is intended nor should it be construed to be a commitment by the County to make any extra funding available in the future, now therefore be it 6 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the request for contingency funding be granted, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director is authorized to make the following adjustments to his 2015 books: Increase A9513.54400 Contribution to CL Fund $20,000 Decrease A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $20,000 Increase: CL8163.54442 Professional Services $20,000 Increase: CLS 163.45031 Contribution from General Fund $20,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015-2: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 3 of 2015: Appropriating Funds from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection for the Additions to the Lindsay -Parsons and Roy H. Park Preserves (ID #5308) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 3 of 2015 the County allocates funding from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection to the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the purpose of acquiring 30 acres of the Allport property (Town of Danby tax parcels 18.-1-20 and 18.-1-21) as an addition to the Lindsay -Parsons Preserve and 24 acres of the Christian-Decesare Parcel (Town of Dryden tax parcel 77.-1-7.12) as an addition to the Roy H. Park Preserve, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to these actions, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 3 of 2015 is an unlisted action, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No.3 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) ********** Resolution 2015-3: Appropriating Funds from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection for the Additions to the Lindsay -Parsons and Roy H. Park Preserves (ID #5309) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection by Resolution No. 217 of 2005, and WHEREAS, the current balance in this Capital Reserve Fund is $26,523.06, and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Capital Reserve Fund is to support participation by Tompkins County in partnerships with other levels of government and private organizations to: • protect and preserve the natural, scenic, and recreational resources found in the Agricultural Resource Focus Areas and Natural Features Focus Areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan; • preserve and develop recreational trail corridors that cross municipal borders; and • develop outdoor recreation facilities, within the focus areas, that are intended to serve all county residents, and WHEREAS, the Program Guidelines for use of this Capital Reserve Fund call for proposed projects to substantially further at least one of the following objectives: • Protect a stream buffer at least 330 feet in width, • Provide public access to the Cayuga Lake shore, • Protect land that is adjacent to permanently protected open space, • Preserve land on an existing or potential intermunicipal trail corridor, • Protect a high concentration of Prime Soils or Soils of Statewide Significance, and • Protect a Distinctive or Noteworthy view as identified in the Tompkins County Scenic Resources Inventory, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has requested financial support from this Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of acquiring for protection 30 acres of the Allport property (Town of Danby Tax Parcels 18.-1-20 and 18.-1-21) as an addition to the Lindsay -Parsons Biodiversity Preserve and 24 acres of the Christian-Decesare Parcel (Town of Dryden Tax Parcel 77.-1-7.12) as an addition to the Roy H. Park Preserve, and WHEREAS, the Town of Danby Town Board passed a resolution in support of the addition to the Lindsay -Parsons Biodiversity Preserve on October 20, 2014, and WHEREAS the Town of Dryden Town Board passed a resolution of support for the addition to the Roy H. Park Preserve on December 18, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Allport and Christian-Decesare properties • are both located in the Forestlands Natural Features Focus Area as designated in the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan; • are within the New York State Open Space Plan's Emerald Necklace Greenbelt; • provide important connections between existing protected lands, and WHEREAS, with support from the County the Finger Lakes Land Trust will have the necessary funds to complete the acquisition of both parcels, and 8 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize funding from this Capital Reserve Fund to support the acquisition of the Allport and Christian-Decesare properties, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That a total of Twenty Thousand dollars ($20,000) in funding from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring the Allport and Christian-Decesare properties in collaboration with the Finger Lakes Land Trust, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make an adjustment in the 2015 accounting records to the Planning Department budget (A8027.54400 - $20,000) from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-4: Authorizing 2015 Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant Application for TCAT, Inc. (ID #5323) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is designated the Direct Recipient by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula program, with responsibilities to propose FTA -funded projects to the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (I-TCTC) (after coordinating with public transportation providers) and to select projects from the I-TCTC Transportation Improvement Program for inclusion in FTA grants, and , and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources for the 2014 Section 5307 Grant are as follows: 2014 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Allocation Unobligated Balance $ 262,643 WHEREAS, the County and TCAT agreed to the project selected for the 2015 grant from the I- TCTC's 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended, and WHEREAS, the County will apply for, receive, and use said FTA funds as follows: Federal State TCAT Total (Preventive Maintenance 2015 1$ 262,643 I$ 32,830 1$ 32,830 1$ 328,304 9 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant for $262,643, RESOLVED, further, That the grant application budget total is $328,304 including Federal, New York State, and TCAT, RESOLVED, further, That upon receipt of an award the County Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the Federal Transit Administration for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the Project. 3. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, and any third -party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Burbank, seconded by Ms. Chock, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to add the appointment of Christy Agnese to the Strategic Tourism Planning Board to the agenda. There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Strategic Tourism Planning Board Kelli Cartmill - Lodging representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Josh Friedman - Arts and Culture representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Rita Rosenberg Barber - Agriculture representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Susan Stafford - TC3 representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Christy Agnese - Ithaca College representative; term expires December 31, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda 10 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Resolution 2015-5: Authorization to Accept Final Installment of the "2 -Year Results Magnified" Grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County Social Justice Fund to Support Continuation of the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Reading and Discussion Program (ID #5318) WHEREAS, the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee (WDIC) proposed a Reading and Discussion Program (Program) in response to the 2010 County workforce climate survey data indicating staff's desire for more professional development focusing on diversity and inclusion, and WHEREAS, in April 2013 the WDIC launched a pilot Program using an award-winning model designed and funded by the New York Council for the Humanities, and WHEREAS, the WDIC later sought and was awarded continuation funding via a "2 -Year Results Magnified" grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County (CFTC) Social Justice Fund, totaling $3,950, and WHEREAS, CFTC funding distribution occurred in two cycles: $1,975.00 for FY2014 activities, and another $1,975.00 for FY2015 activities, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support FY2015 WDIC Reading and Discussion Program outreach, coordination, facilitation, and the purchase of related materials, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County accepts the FY2015 distribution from CFTC in the amount of $1,975.00, RESOLVED, further, That the following accounts be adjusted accordingly in the 2015 budget: Revenue: 1236.42705 $1,975.00 Appropriation: 1236.54400 $1,975.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-6: Authorization to Accept a Grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for an Electric Vehicle Feasibility Analysis — Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (ID #5313) WHEREAS, the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) has been notified of a Cleaner, Greener Communities grant award from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in the amount of $91,000, and WHEREAS, this grant is for the preparation of an Electric Vehicle Feasibility Analysis that would create a strategic plan for charging stations in Tompkins County to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles, and WHEREAS, this project would be led by the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council, 11 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 and WHEREAS, the other partners in the project are Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, Cornell University, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, all of whom have committed staff resources towards this project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature accepts the NYSERDA Cleaner, Greener Communities grant award in the amount of $91,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION 8679.54400 Program Expense $91,000 REVENUE 8679.43089 Other State Aid $91,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute all contracts related to this award. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:43 p.m. Ms. Herrera was excused at this time. Presentation on Broadband Chuck Bartosch, CEO of Clarity Connect, provided an update on the status of the expansion of broadband throughout Tompkins County. He began with a brief historical update and said this initiative started two years ago. In 2013 the State grant awards were given out and $2.2 million was awarded for Tompkins County and Cayuga County. He said additional reimbursement funding is expected to be received in the next couple of months. The project in the end will cost about a $4 million project. He spoke of the two towns (Enfield and Caroline) in Tompkins County that had difficulties with having the necessary funds to cover the cost of the infrastructure. However, with the redesign of the project, the Town of Enfield will be basically covered. However, the Town of Caroline had more difficulty, but has received some funding assistance through Senator Seward and other sources to help cover the costs. To date they have raised $186,000 of the $366,000 needed. Mr. Bartosch distributed and explained a Google earth map showing coverage areas. The project is expected to provide coverage to 95% of the County. Mr. Bartosch thanked the County staff that assisted with this and said this project would not have happened without their efforts. 12 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-7: Establishing 2015 Meeting Dates (ID #5251) Ms. Chock referenced to tentative dates for the budget retreat and other meetings and requested a meeting wizard be done for the time these meetings are to be held. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Shinagawa, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the 2015 regular meetings of the Tompkins County Legislature are as follows: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. (NYSAC Conf. February 2-4) Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April7, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April21, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. (NYSAC Conf. Sept. 21-23) Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. (November 3rd is Election Day) Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Resolution 2015-8: Appropriation from Contingent Fund- Terminal Pay - Sheriff's Office (ID #5320) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. 13 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Sheriffs Office had two (2) Corrections Officers retire, with end dates of August 16, 2014, and April 26, 2014, and three (3) Corrections Officers resign, with end dates of August 16, 2014, May 24, 2014, and January 18, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had the Road Patrol Captain retire effective September 13, 2014, and a Road Patrol Deputy retire effective May 10, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2014: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $55,446.86 TO: A3113.51000419 Deputy Sheriff $11,250.28 A3113.51000193 Road Patrol Captain $10,975.23 A3150.51000406 Corrections Officer $13,113.47 A3113.58800 Fringes $12,646.32 A3150.58800 Fringes $ 7,461.56 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-9: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Replacement -Pay Reimbursement - Sheriff's Office- Law Enforcement (ID #5265) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had four (4) employees out on medical leave for greater than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay from the Contingent Fund to the department for the period beyond the initial two months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel 14 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the following adjustment to his books for 2014: FROM: A1990.54440 TO: A3113.51000419 A3150.51000406 A3113.58800 A3150.58800 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Minutes of Previous Meeting 12/16/2014 Minutes Contingent Fund Deputy Sheriff Corrections Officer Fringes Fringes * * * * * * * * * * $89,752.57 $25,300.00 $31,903.68 $14,395.70 $18,153.19 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] Peter Stein, Member Michael Lane, Chair Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera Adi ournment The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. 15 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 2-5-15 Tuesday, January 20, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Arrived P.tt,4 Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Present James Dermis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Excused Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Excused Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Excused David McKenna Member Late 5:50 PM Martha Robertson Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present 8:18 PM Peter Stein Member Present District No. 9 Vacancy Excused Privilege of the Floor by the Public Vonnie Dawson, Groton resident, said she has been helping with the benefits for the Cady family and asked the Legislature to help. She is asking for assistance with expenses for copying and paper and waiving the fees for FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests in relation to the incident in the Town of Danby. She said personal belongings such as photos are still in the Danby home and asked if there is a way to gather them and have them decontaminated. Lastly, Ms. Dawson asked that the County provide health insurance to Melissa Cady to cover medical bills because she has lost her job as a result of this incident. Judy Pierpant, Dryden, commended the Legislature for being leaders in taking steps to curve climate disruption. She spoke of the new Comprehensive Plan and the commitment by the County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To meet those goals action has to start now and the most urgent action is to reduce fossil fuel use in the County. She urged the Legislature to take seriously the commitment to reduce emissions and to act on and not allow the NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas) pipeline to Dryden. Shari Korthuis, Ithaca, spoke of the resolution on the agenda entitled Authorization to Accept Homeland Security Grants - Department of Emergency Response and urged the Legislature to not accept the grant funds. The reason the events took place in Danby is partly due to accepting so much Homeland Security funds. She is particularly concerned with the virtual training simulator being offered. In Shik Lee, Dryden resident, spoke concerning the NYSEG pipeline proposal and said as a property owner the project asks her to give up her rights for something she neither wants or needs. She 16 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 spoke of the easement being requested and said it is arbitrary and puts people at risk in the future. She asked the Legislature to consider how eminent domain regulations are not looking out for property owners and said NYSEG is no longer "Grandma's utility company". Linda Parks, Dryden resident, said the questions that were distributed at the Dryden Town Board meeting did not get answered. She asked the Legislature to find ways to get accurate information about the proposed pipeline that will impact people for many generations to come. Ms. Parks said the project is way out of alignment with the County's energy plan and urged everyone to work together to effectively meet the County's goals. She said the public left with many unanswered questions and those that were answered resulted in confusion and many more questions. She said they had attempted to get changes made to the easement and that has not gone anywhere. The Dryden Town Board meeting was recorded and is available on the website at www.drydenpipeline.com. Joe Wilson, Dryden resident, said he also attended the Dryden meeting about the pipeline and said NYSEG lost an opportunity to be open and transparent with the public and instead stonewalled and refused to answer some very common questions and was unforthcoming. Mr. Wilson said there is apparent confusion in the community about the extent of the County and Town over the land in which the pipeline is to be constructed and installed. NYSEG has been unwilling to specify in traditional terms where the pipeline is going and this has become significant because the Town or some parts of the Town has authority to maintain the County Road. He said he may have to ask for additional information with regard to specifically where the pipeline is going and what authority if any the County has over those areas. Mr. McKenna arrived at this time. Joanne Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden, spoke in support of Ms. Dawson's request to support the Cady family that was displaced during the Hornbrook Road incident in the Town of Danby and asked that the County provide the Cady family with health insurance. She spoke in opposition to the NYSEG pipeline project and said the County needs more growth in renewables. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present who wished to speak. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Chock requested Mr. Wood to look into the rules regarding eminent domain; Mr. Wood said he could look into it, but doesn't think he would have all the information to answer how long or how much it cost for NYSEG to do an eminent domain. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Lane read the following statement: "Fourteen strong, and backed by highly capable administrators, department heads, and hard- working employees, Tompkins County Legislators are poised to continue the People's work in a manner that is serious, progressive and fiscally responsible. It doesn't get easier. While the national economy slowly recovers, and our county enjoys statistically low unemployment, that figure paints too rosy a picture for the shrunken middle class and for the underemployed stuck in entry-level part-time jobs. Those jobs are often strung together in the never ending struggle to pay a family's cost of expensive housing, food, and clothing. We need more good -paying jobs, and we need training for our workforce to ensure those good -paying jobs will be filled with county residents well prepared to take up the tasks 17 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 involved. "For the third year, New York State unfairly saddles counties with its smoke and mirrors gimmick of real property tax cap legislation, each year tightening the screws ever harder. For years, Governors and State Legislators from both parties have wrung their hands over state -mandated programs like Medicaid. They require them to be paid, not from the State's broad-based income taxes, but from the counties' real property taxes. It's alarming. Seventy-four percent of Tompkins County's real property tax goes directly to pay those mandates that we do not control. Meanwhile, roads, bridges, law enforcement services, youth, elderly, health, library, and mental health programs, to name a few, all suffer from lack of proper funding. It's time for our State Legislators to put their votes where their wringing hands are. It's no longer enough for them to shrug and say they can do nothing because it is in the Governor's proposed budget. It's time for them to vote against budgets that contain unreasonable, unfunded mandates to be paid for by county residents' real property taxes. Working with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and meeting with our State Legislators, we must constantly apply the necessary pressure to get real changes made in this unjustifiable travesty. "In 2015, the Tompkins County Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee will be charged with keeping us on an even fiscal keel, and with pushing back on unreasonable mandates and restrictions piled on us by New York State. Legislator Jim Dennis will Chair that Committee. In the personnel sector, the County continues to work with our employee bargaining units to bring forth fair and effective labor contracts. Serving with Jim Dennis will be Michael Sigler as Vice Chair, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Peter Stein, and the new Legislator who will be elected from District 9. "Our County strives for the goal of being open and welcoming to all people. Above all, we strive for that goal within our own workforce. Our employees must feel included and appreciated not only for the service they provide for the people of Tompkins County, but for the ideas they may suggest to improve how we serve the community To lead our effort, the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee will continue this year. Leslyn McBean-Clairborne will again chair it. The Committee will also continue to include members from community and staff. Among other things, a climate survey for employees will be offered, the responses evaluated, and the statistics and recommendations shared with the Legislature to help it form legislation and other positive actions. "Our Facilities and Infrastructure Committee is charged with overseeing the condition of our buildings, highways and bridges, and the solid waste programs. With road money in short supply, bringing together resources to work on the next phase of Ellis Hollow Road reconstruction, and the multimodal project for Pine Tree Road, to name two, will be a challenge. Encouraging more re -use and recycling programs in Solid Waste will be on tap. Completion of the addition to the Human Services Building for the Day Reporting program is a priority. This year, I have asked Legislator David McKenna to chair the committee, with Kathy Luz Herrera as Vice Chair, and Will Burbank, Dan Klein, and Mike Sigler as the other members. "The Government Operations Committee, reviews programs from Administration to Assessment, and our operating policies as well. It will have a busy year again this year. Our Airport program reports to that committee and will require serious and special attention as continuing changes in the airline industry often negatively impact our airport's excellent local service. Too many flight cancellations by airlines can erode our customer base. Those actions must be constantly addressed with airline managers to reduce problems. Wages paid to their employees by contractors providing services for the county will continue to be reviewed as contracts are renewed The goal continues to be having as many such contractors as possible paying living wages to their employees. Dan Klein will Chair Government Operations this year, assisted by Nathan Shinagawa as Vice Chair, and Dooley Kiefer, David McKenna, and the new District 9 Legislator, when elected. 18 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 "The Broadband Committee that reports to the Government Operations Committee will continue, and David McKenna will continue to chair it. Broadband internet service for everyone in the County, continues to be the goal. Efforts to obtain more funding to complete the project will continue. "Our Health and Human Services Committee always has a full agenda. The Social Services and Mental Health programs that it oversees, as well as our Health Department, Office for the Aging, Human Rights, and Youth Services, are active departments. Special Attention this year will include how Youth Services works with other municipalities, such as the City of Ithaca. Peter Stein has agreed to serve as Chair of the Committee for 2015, with Kathy Luz Herrera as Vice Chair, and Carol Chock, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, and the new District 9 Legislator being the other members. "The Economic Development Committee continues for 2015, and will be chaired by Martha Robertson. Economic Development continues to be an important thrust for our county and Martha will be able to bring her experience to bear as a past Legislature Chair, and former representative to the Regional Economic Development Council for the Southern Tier. Projects like the Airport industrial Development site, Chainworks redevelopment, and many other important projects throughout the County demand attention. At the same time, development needs to be guided by principles that can lead to more use of renewable energy sources. Joining Martha is Will Burbank as Vice Chair, and members, Jim Dennis, Mike Sigler and Peter Stein. "Dooley Kiefer will Chair the County's Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee. That Committee has an important agenda of rolling out the update of the County's Comprehensive Plan. In addition, an energy roadmap to be brought forth from our Planning Depai Intent will help chart a course towards renewable energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Working together, the Planning Department and Tompkins County Area Development can assist us in charting a course toward both an environmentally friendly, and an economically developable county. Carol Chock will be the Vice Chair of the Committee and Dan Klein, Dave McKenna and Martha Robertson will be members. "Our Public Safety Committee faced difficult and sometimes heated controversies last year. It promises to have an active year in 2015 as well. I have asked Nathan Shinagawa to Chair it. Emergency response to critical situations, jail program capacity, possible State changes in defense of indigents, may all come to the forefront both now and in the months ahead. Jim Dennis will be Vice Chair and, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, and Martha Robertson will be members. "The Old Library Committee, a special committee will continue in 2015 and meet as needed to review responses to the request for proposals this spring. The goal is to present a final recommendation and have the Legislature act on it this year. I [Michael Lane], will serve as Chair again. The Vice Chair is Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, and the other members are Dooley Kiefer, Kathy Luz Herrera, and Michael Sigler. "The Charter Review Committee, also a special committee, plans to complete its work this year and propose charter revisions to the Legislature. The charter is our County's constitution and the Charter itself requires a review at least every decade. I [Michael Lane] will Chair the Committee again. Dooley Kiefer is Vice Chair, and the members are Kathy Luz Herrera, Dan Klein and Peter Stein. "To my colleagues on the Legislature let me conclude by thanking all of you for your hard work last year for the people we represent. Every year it gets harder and more complicated to serve. This year there will be lots of challenges, but with your good will, your ideas and your remarkable service, 2015 will be a great year for our County. With my trust in the People, our employees, and in each of you, I am confident that we will go about our work and get it done in a manner of which we can all be very, very proud. 19 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 "Thank you." Mr. Lane announced the Poet Laureate position needs to be filled and John Spence, Executive Director of the Community Arts Partnership, is looking for a Legislator to serve on a group seeking a Poet Laureate. Ms. Robertson suggested checking with Mrs. McBean-Clairborne as she has done it in the past. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Approval of Appointments Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Environmental Management Council Kenny Christianson - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Daniel Kopcow - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2016 James McGarry - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Water Resources Council Elaine Quaroni - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 James McGarry - EMC representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Elizabeth Cameron - Environmental Health representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Sharon Anderson - Cooperative Extension representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Edward W. Scheffler - Farmer representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Fish and Wildlife Management Board Paul J. Tatar - Property Owner representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Planning Advisory Board Fernando de Aragon - Transportation representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Martha Armstrong - Economic Development representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives-to-Incarceration Board Louise Miller - Agency Representing Crime Victims representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Library Board of Trustees Rochelle E. Proujansky - term expires December 31, 2017 Kristine Altucher - term expires December 31, 2017 Molly Salky - term expires December 31, 2017 ********** 20 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Resolution 2015-10: Authorization to Accept Homeland Security Grants - Department of Emergency Response (ID #5336) WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) periodically requests proposals from counties to support emergency response initiatives through the implementation of state and local all - hazards response strategies, and WHEREAS, the Deparent of Emergency Response has previously applied for funding to support interoperable communications equipment, responder training activities, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) enhancements, and software programs to support the large-scale coordination of emergency operations, and WHEREAS through Resolution No. 187 of September 18, 2012, the County Legislature accepted and allocated a portion of this proposed funding toward CAD system enhancements and then anticipated further grant awards and appropriations, and WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) has entertained additional proposals and awarded funding to Tompkins County to continue with program implementation and to further develop and enhance emergency operations training and networks, including those of the CAD system and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That Tompkins County accepts these further awards of $113,556.92 (WM11974010), $79,500 (WM129740201), $82,500 (WM13974030), and $82,500 (WM114974040) to fund an EOC Management Software System, a Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Training Simulator, additional enhancements to the Spillman/HipLink CAD System emergency notification and paging modules, and an update and replacement of county -wide CAD system ortho-imagery files, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to establish a capital account for the receipt and expenditure of the targeted Homeland Security funds and to adjust the following accounts accordingly: DHSES Capital Projects: Revenue: 3414.433890ther Public Safety Expense: 3414.54400 Program Expense $ 358,056.92 $ 358,056.92 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee 21 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Resolution 2015-11: Feasibility Study on New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Maintenance Facility Relocation 2015 Budget Adjustment (ID #5342) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne WHEREAS, Tompkins County was the applicant to the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) for Local Waterfront Revitalization Program funds for the purpose of preparing a feasibility study for the relocation of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Maintenance Facility located on Cayuga Inlet, and WHEREAS, the County will work with the City of Ithaca to prepare the study, and WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant funds for this purpose, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca agreed to provide a portion of the local share for this project by using a combination of staff time and cash support, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature accepted the grant funds by Resolution No. 92 of May 20, 2014, and WHEREAS, the State did not execute the contract by the end of 2014, but expect the contract to be executed in early 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to the 2015 Budget: Revenues A8027.42372 Planning Other Governments [City of Ithaca] $ 22,000 A8027.43959 State Aid Planning $ 56,000 Expenditures A8027.54400 A8027.54442 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 TOTAL REVENUES Program Expenses Professional Services TOTAL EXPENDITURES * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee 22 $ 78,000 $ 3,000 $ 75,000 $ 78,000 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Resolution 2015-12: Request for Authorization to Extend the Additional One Percent Sales Tax Rate in Tompkins County (ID #5316) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne WHEREAS, this Legislature in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013 requested and received authorization from the State of New York to enact an additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County in addition to the three percent authorization that all New York State Counties possess by law, and WHEREAS, the current authorization received in 2013 expires November 30, 2015, and WHEREAS, this Legislature has been requested by the offices of Assemblyperson Lifton and Senator O'Mara to forward any request for an extension of this authority when legislation can be timely prepared and submitted at the beginning of a session of the State legislature, and WHEREAS, the expiration of the additional one percent local sales tax would necessitate, (1) $10,825,000 in reductions in County expenditures, creating a major impact on the availability of services, or a 23 percent increase in County property tax rates, or some combination thereof, as well as (2) substantial spending reductions or tax increases for the City, towns, and villages of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That this Legislature requests that Assemblyperson Lifton, Senator Seward, Senator Nozzolio, and Senator O'Mara sponsor and support legislation extending the authority of the Tompkins County Legislature to extend the additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County beyond November 30, 2015, based on the same terms and conditions included in previous legislation, to provide local property -tax relief. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Minutes of Previous Meeting Recess 1/6/2015 Minutes RESULT: ACCEP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:39 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. 23 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. McKenna, seconded by Mr. Sigler, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting returned to open session at 8:31 p.m. Mr. Sigler was excused at 8:18 p.m. Ad' ournment The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. 24 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 2-17-15 Thursday, February 5, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Arrived Departed Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Excused James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present 6:45 PM Peter Stein Member Late 5:34 PM District No. 9 Vacancy Excused Privilege of the Floor by the Public No member of the public wished to speak at this time. Following Privilege of the Floor by Legislators, the Legislature agreed to reopen Privilege of the Floor later in the meeting to accommodate a member of the public who arrived late. Report from a Municipal Official(s) No municipal official was in attendance. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Stein arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public At this time, the Legislature reopened Privilege of the Floor for the Public and allowed the following speaker to address the Legislature. Joanne Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden, spoke to the issue of the proposed pipeline being put in by NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas) in Dryden and said she has attended several meetings with attorneys who are knowledgeable in eminent domain law. She said liability is with the landowner and NYSEG is not responsible for those costs or the costs of first response. She said when she originally came to Tompkins County in 2007 she purchased land near the Airport and planned to build energy - 25 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 efficient single family homes. However, she said she will not be developing the land if a pipeline is put in the Town of Dryden. In addition she spoke of her unhappiness with Sheriff Lansing and asked him to resign the position of Sheriff. Special Topical Presentation and/or Legislative Discussion Annual County Compliance Program Update to the County Legislature Paula E.F. Younger Deputy County Administrator and County Compliance Officer (ID # 5351) Paula Younger, Deputy County Administrator, provided the Legislature with the Annual County Compliance Program Update. 2015 Comprehensive Plan (ID # 5358) Ed Marx, Commissioner of Planning, provided the Legislature with a presentation on the draft 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan. He highlighted some of the Principles and Policies that were added to the Plan and the Action items the Legislature will consider initiating over the next two years. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Sigler was excused at this time. Chair's Appointments (ID # 5368) Mr. Lane read the following charge and made the following appointments to the Tompkins County Bicentennial Commemoration Commission: "The year 2017 will mark the 200`h anniversary of the creation of Tompkins County by the State of New York. This bicentennial will mark an important milestone in the history of our county, and will become the vantage point from which we can look back to the indigenous occupation, and to the pioneering, settlement and establishment of our county. From the same foothold we can survey the panorama of our modern county, helping to understand how we arrived at where we are, examining the social, economic, environmental and political forces that churned over time to bring us here. And from that very same perspective we can gaze into the future for a glimpse at where we are heading, and how we prepare for those inevitable changes that will come just as they have come over the past two centuries. "Tompkins County is establishing a Bicentennial Commemoration Commission whose task shall be to inform and educate the people of our county and beyond about its rich history and its role in the health, welfare and safety of our residents. It will celebrate the diversity of our populations and will be inclusive of the contributions of all. It will plan and recommend to the County Legislature those events and sponsorships that will serve the serious goal of commemoration and the fun of celebration. "The commemoration shall occur in 2017 over the course of the full year. The Commission will work to include participation by residents in the towns, and villages as well as the city of our county seat. "The Commission shall consist of up to 25 members appointed by the Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature. It shall be co-chaired by the Tompkins County Historian, and the Chair of the Legislature. Initially the commissioners shall be the following: Carol Kammen (Tompkins County Historian), Co -Chair Michael Lane (Chair, Tompkins County Legislature), Co -Chair 26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 George Boyer Raymond B. Wheaton Joe Mareane Vivien E. Rose John A. Wertis Rod Howe Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Marcia Lynch Rosemarie Tucker Susan Currie "Once organized, the Commissioners may recommend to the Chair of the Legislature the appointment of additional commissioners as they deem appropriate to best further the goals of the Commission." Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. McKenna, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add the resolution entitled Resolution Addressing "Reforming the Energy Vision" for New York State and Requesting the New York State Public Service Commission to Extend the Comment Deadline on Case 14-M-0101 Staff Straw Proposal for Track 1 and for Case 14-M-0224 Order Instituting the Proceeding and Soliciting Comments and to add appointments to the Soil and Water Conservation District to the agenda. There were no resolutions withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda (ID # 5365) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock Human Rights Commission Victor A. Lopez -Carmen - term expires December 31, 2016 Office for the Aging Advisory Committee - terms expire December 31, 2017 Enid Reed Mary Maynard Mary Lovelace Youth Services Board Bernice Yarosh - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Mental Health Subcommittee Edward H. Bergman - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Jean Poland - Consumer representative; term expires December 31, 2017 27 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee Ellice Switzer - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2015 Community Mental Health Services Board Cristine Donovan - Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Substance Abuse Subcommittee Susan G. Crowell - Community Mental Health Services Board representative; term expires December 31, 2015 Board of Health David George Evelyn - Physician representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Family Court Advisory Council Olivia Armstrong - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Soil and Water Conservation District James P. Dennis - Legislator - term expires December 31, 2015 David McKenna - Legislator - term expires December 31, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Michael Sigler Resolution 2015-13: Budget Adjustment — Health Department WIC Program (ID #5371) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Health Department received Performance Improvement Project funds for the WIC Program that were not originally budgeted, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for 2015: Health Department Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) 4012.44402 4012.44402 4012.44402 4012.44402 WIC Federal Aid $ 4,243 WIC Federal Aid $ 1,600 WIC Federal Aid $ 1,705 WIC Federal Aid $20,685 28 4012.51960 4012.52206 4012.54425 4012.54442 WIC Clerk Computer Equipment Service Agreement Professional Service Fees Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 4012.44402 WIC Federal Aid $ 2,406 4012.58880 Fringes SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-14: Acceptance of New York S tate Homes and Commu nity Renewal's Office of Community Renewal Community Develo pment Block Grant - Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II (ID #5359) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been awarded a New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as part of the 2013 REDC CFA Community Renewal Fund for the purpose of continuing its successful housing rehabilitation program for low- to moderate -income homeowners, and WHEREAS, these funds will assist twenty-three households in Tompkins County to make energy -efficiency improvements to their homes and repair or replace wells, septic systems, and roofs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County hereby accepts New York State Homes and Community Renewal's Office of Community Renewal CDBG funds in the amount of $400,000, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2, II -9 Recess * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015-15: Resolution Addressing "Ref orming the Energy Visi on" for New York State and Requesting the New York State Pub lic Service Co mmission to Extend the Comment Deadline on Case 14-M-0101 Staff Straw Proposal for Track 1 and for Case 14-M-0224 Order Instituting the Proceeding and Soliciting Comments (ID #5400) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, New York State's Public Service Commission (PSC), which is the state agency that regulates the utility companies in New York, has undertaken a very important proceeding, Case 14-M- 0101, entitled "Reforming the Energy Vision" (REV) that seeks to speed up the transition to energy efficiency and to renewables by overhauling the regulations that govern utility companies and designing new energy markets, and WHEREAS, REV aims to transform energy policy to encourage investment in distributed energy resources such as local distributed generation, on-site power, micro -grids, demand response, and energy 29 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 storage, and it is envisioned that these changes will empower customers by allowing them more choice in how they manage and consume electric energy, and WHEREAS, REV order designated two Tracks for that initiative, and PSC staff has released "Staff Straw Proposal for Track 1", their examination of the "role of distribution utilities in enabling system -wide efficiencies and market -base deployment of distributed energy resources and load management, ultimately providing a market in which customers are able to optimize their priorities with respect to liability, cost, and sustainability.", and WHEREAS New York State's Public Service Commission has also undertaken a related proceeding, Case 14-M-0224, to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs, which aims to increase participation of and benefits for residential and small non-residential customers in energy markets by involving local governments in procuring energy supply service for their residents and, if desired, by developing distributed energy resources or otherwise engaging in energy planning for their residents, and WHEREAS, municipal involvement is integral to the successful development and implementation of distributed energy resources, and implementation of these proposals will have profound and lasting impacts on our land use, our municipal economy, and our residents' welfare, and fits well with our draft 2015 Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS Tompkins County has demonstrated its interest in and support of implementation of renewable energy sources, but has only recently had these important PSC proceedings brought to our attention, and with a February 10, 2015, comment deadline looming there is no way that either our staff or the legislative process we must follow can offer meaningful comments, and WHEREAS a quick look at the lists of participating parties reveals that they overwhelmingly represent utilities, financial entities, and corporate experts in the relevant field, not the public and local governments, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby petitions the PSC to recognize that although from the PSC point of view the proceeding may seem to be taking a long time, from the local government perspective this feels very hasty, and respectfully requests that the PSC extend the February 10 comment period deadline until May 20, RESOLVED, further, That PSC staff delay finalizing Staff Straw Proposal for Track 1 until municipal comments are received and reviewed, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature requests the PSC to notify all New York municipalities of the extended comment period on these dockets and provide them all with a summary of the proceedings purpose and status, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature requests the PSC to notify all New York municipalities and residents of any future proceedings and comment solicitations relating to reforming the energy vision in New York State, and that future comments periods on such complex matters allow at least 90 days for receipt of public comments, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature e-mail certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Public Service Commission and the relevant Administrative Law Judge(s) and mail hard copies to the members of the PSC, the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly energy committees, and our elected representative in the State Legislature. 30 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-1 6: Re -Appropriation of Unspent Budget Allocations for Autom ated External Defibrillator Project (ID #5354) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, by Resolution 2014-201, dated November 6, 2014, the Tompkins County Legislature authorized an appropriation of $60,000 from the County's Contingency Fund to support the acquisition of Automated External Defibrillator devices (AED's), including $6,000 to support the cost of providing required Cardio -Pulmonary Resuscitation and AED training for employees who will operate the devices, and WHEREAS, the training element of the project has not yet occurred, resulting in $6,000 of the authorization lapsing and rolling into the County's General Fund Balance, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to re -appropriate the $6,000 of unspent funding to the 2015 budget to support the required CPR/AED training, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following budget adjustment: FROM: Unassigned Fund Balance A30909000 $6,000 TO: A3410.54400 Department of Emergency Response Program Expense $6,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-1 7: Aut horization to Participat e in Various Contracts Let by Any Government Entity of the United States of America (ID #5350) 31 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, February 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, General Municipal Law § 103 has been amended to allow counties to utilize a contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state, or any other county or political subdivision or district therein for materials, equipment, supplies, or contract for services, and WHEREAS, the Finance Department may determine throughout the 2015 fiscal year that it would be in the County's best interest to participate in another government agency's contract, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County is hereby authorized to exercise the option to participate in any other United States Government agency's bid for materials, equipment, supplies, or contract services as authorized by General Municipal Law § 103, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be and hereby is authorized to execute required contract documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 1/20/2015 Minutes RESULT: ACCEP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Michael Sigler Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. 32 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 3-3-15 Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing - Proposed Update of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan Mr. Lane, Chair, opened the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. concerning the proposed update of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan and asked if anyone wished to speak. Peter Bardaglio, Trumansburg resident, Black Oak Wind Farm President and Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative representative, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan especially the energy and climate element of the Plan. He said he is impressed with the Planning Department's forward thinking in regard to climate protection and energy and the County is fortunate to have such expertise in the County and hopes the Legislature will approve the Plan since it supports the goal of the Legislature. Sara Hess, City of Ithaca resident, spent a great deal of time in the last eight years looking at climate issues and energy policies. She gave strong support to the staff at the Planning Department and all contributors to the Comprehensive Plan. It is a plan the County can be proud of. It includes a great deal of local and national research. She strongly endorses climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and would support an even higher goal. Ms. Hess commended the authors of what she described as the concrete action steps and urged the Legislature to support and approve the Plan without change. Randy Brown, Town of Newfield resident, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan and the work of the Planning Department staff. He said there are many low-cost steps that can be taken to reduce energy expenses for residents. The Town of Newfield has its first planning document and it mirrors a lot of the things that are in the County's Comprehensive Plan. He said the County really needs to involve the towns and there are a lot of efforts that can be worked on together. He thinks Cornell could step up their efforts as well. Mr. Stein arrived at this time. Martha Armstrong, Town of Ithaca resident and Chair of the Planning Advisory Board, said the Board supports the Comprehensive Plan and said they have had opportunities to discuss the updates and to review the process for public comments received. There were many discussions on each of the topic areas and the Board reviewed the final draft and each member took an area they were most knowledgeable with and had a good conversation before recommending it for approval. The Planning Department staff has done a very good job guiding the process. The staff had to reach out to a lot of other organizations who participated in this and they did a good job facilitating that. The environment is constantly changing and we will need to respond to those changes but the Plan provides a very good resource for doing that and sets a good tone with regard to values moving forward. Joe Wilson, Town of Dryden resident, said as a retiree he has had an opportunity to learn about the link between energy and economic development. He strongly endorses the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Plan. He also supports the call for accelerating the transmission from fossil fuels to renewables for energy and other uses. He commended the notion that the Legislature as leaders of the County can have a strong influence on the town boards from which they are elected. He has seen how local distribution utility and parent companies do business and how they treat individuals. He said becoming locally energy independent through renewables as quickly as possible is important and this Plan will help us do this quickly. He urged the Legislature to support and approve the Plan without change unless it is to incorporate more ambitions greenhouse gas emission goals. 33 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Theresa Alt, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan. There are a lot of good ideas about protecting the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and how the County can get there through housing and transportation. She spoke of some areas that she believes are missing including: little about mental health care --although mental illness and addiction may be at the root of many problems the community faces; there is nothing about the divisions in the community other than town gown and age but some problems probably do originate in racial or other discrimination, and there is no acknowledgement that low wages may be correlated with the low level of union organization in a community that is urban rather than rural. Brian Eden, Village of Cayuga Heights resident and member of the Environmental Management Council (EMC), submitted the following statement: "I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on this update of the Comprehensive Plan. EMC members have been engaged with this process since its inception. We provided responses for the kickoff survey, sponsored a presentation at our October meeting, and filed 10 pages of comments. Subsequently we provided additional comments to the Planning Department on December 26 in response to the Planning staffs review of our submission. I wish to enter those comments into the record at this hearing (Memo available at the end of this section). "We strongly support the substantive content of this plan. I wish to commend the staff for their time-consuming drafting of the Plan, diligent efforts to engage the entire community, and their subsequent incorporation of resident contributions into the final document. I'm sure that they are thrilled that this process is drawing to a close. "I would like to highlight only two sections in my remarks. In the Chapter on Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, there is a selection "Consider Energy and the Economy Together". Some have responded to this concept with skepticism. Reliance on more energy efficient building envelopes and renewable energy systems can reduce a building's energy requirements while limiting external to the building fuel needs. If one were to consider a long-term horizon in capital investments as well as maintenance and operating costs, these initial decisions would be rewarded. Not only would the rate of return be sufficient but the costs and inconvenience to the municipality to support such development would be reduced. We can densify Downtown Ithaca without requiring major street work for larger capacity infrastructure projects. Wouldn't that be well received! "For example, "BuildSmart NY is Governor Cuomo's state-wide initiative to accelerate energy efficiency in State buildings, while incorporating broader State policy goals to foster cost-effective investment, stimulate the clean energy marketplace, advance energy security and resiliency and protect the environment and public health. At the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY is Executive Order 88, which requires a 20% improvement in energy efficiency at State owned and managed buildings by the year 2020." This requires improvements beyond existing building and energy conservation codes. Whatever the underlying modification leading to the adoption of this program, we appreciate NYS taking the lead. Despite the relatively inexpensive cost of natural gas today, given increasing demand and growing challenges to easily accessed energy resources, energy costs will most certainly trend upward. This program should save substantial taxpayers dollars. "We also strongly support the 2020 Energy Strategy. We wish to support even more ambitious goals. However, given the wide range of climate science literacy in our community, some residents may not have the tolerance for a more aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction program. Following Planning staff's 2015 completion of an updated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (the last was done in 2008) and recommendations from the Energy Roadmap Steering Committee by the end of this year, we may be able to revisit this discussion of appropriate goals. I realize that there is much work to be done 34 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 internationally, nationally, and at the state level to mitigate the impacts of climate change, but I live in this community and I want our community to step-up to the challenge. "Thanks again to Ed and the Planning staff for a job well done." Joanne Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden resident, spoke in favor of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan and encouraged the Legislature to increase the gas emissions goal. She would also like to see a reduction in methane. She expressed concern that building codes are not adequate for snow loads and additional emphasis could be added. Climate change is the most important thing that the County has to address. She is proud of Tompkins County and Planning Commissioner Ed Marx and his staff for creating a Plan. She wants to make sure the County sticks to the Plan. In the end the Plan spoke to the safety and health of the community and said the County needs to follow through with that. Deborah Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden resident, spoke in support of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan. She also spoke of the weather patterns changing and said it is important to stay true to the commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. She also spoke of the additional ways that the County can invest in renewables to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Nick Goldsmith, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the Plan and said in his role with the City and the Town of Ithaca, he was tasked with producing and implementing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He would like to see an even stronger goal than the 80% reduction by 2050. Sue Cosentini, Builder and Developer in the area and a member of the Planning Advisory Board and said it is incredibly thorough and well -considered and the only mission should be to promulgate it effectively. It is aligned with all the climate goals and thinks that agenda can be pushed for sure and she thinks now just getting word out and doing so in an effective manner is the mission. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:59 p.m. Memo referenced in Brian Eden's comments above: To: Tompkins County Planning Department From: Tompkins County EMC Environmental Review Committee Date: December 26, 2014 "The pri mary purpose of the EMC i s to advise the County Legislature on matters affecting the preservation, development, and use of the natural features and conditions of the County that have a bearing on environmental quality." The ERC submitted a response document regarding the draft of the updated County Comprehensive Plan. We are aware that the public comment period has concluded hence the above rationalization for the submission of these comments. Also we fully appreciate the staff's desire to finalize their work after many months of preparation. We have had the opportunity to review the responses by Planning Department staff to our (and others) comments. We appreciate the number of adjustments that have been made to the revised draft of the Comp Plan. As a Citizens' Advisory Board to the County on environmental matters, we remain committed to following-up on a select few of the statements that we provided with our comments. We believe that they are of sufficient importance to receive your reconsideration. Natural Res ources: "Unwelcome Visitors": Although we had provided a response here to our concern with the excessive use of pesticides to control noxious pests and vegetation in our community, a Pesticide Use Reduction policy might be best incorporated in the Healthy 35 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Communities section. As a model for local action, the ERC had provided Planning with a County ordinance from Washington State. Although the County asserts that it has a very progressive policy to minimize pesticide use, the County must serve as an example for the wider community Despite its lack of authority in land use, the County proposed tools for local municipalities to adopt to promote affordable housing; inclusionary and incentive zoning. Similarly here, a place holder statement might be included in the plan to pave the way for further collaboration on such a policy. The ERC recommends that th e County, in partnership with the EMC, p ropose a policy on the use of herbi cides and p esticides that establishes a balanced approach on their use to r educe their potential impacts on public health and the environment. (Comment 190) Water Resources: The ERC acknowledges your response regarding the southern end of Cayuga Lake as the main concern due to its status as an "impaired water body" under EPA regulation 303(d). However, we have an interest in preserving the water quality of the entire Lake as a substantial portion of it is located within the County, A major threat to water quality is the 40 year coal combustion waste landfill located on its eastern shore now operated by the Cayuga Operating Company. It was constructed in 1976 prior to the adoption of more rigorous siting standards for solid waste landfills in NYS. It is located on a sloped section above fractured shale with groundwater flowing toward the Lake. The EPA has recently released new regulations on coal ash stating that: "These regulations address the risks from coal ash disposal -- leaking of contaminants into ground water, blowing of contaminants into the air as dust, and the catastrophic failure of coal ash surface impoundments." The management of coal ash and its effect on our Cayuga Lake waters remains a great concern for us. The ERC recommends that the Comp Plan state t hat the Cou nty, in partnership with the Wat er R esources Council an d the Environmental Management Council, will fully examine/understand the management of the coal ash at the Cayuga Power Plant as to its potential impact on Cayuga Lake. In response to staff comments, we wish to assure you that this is not a statement addressing the repowering of the plant but is a statement on maintaining the integrity of the water quality of Cayuga Lake. The potential impacts of the landfill will continue to exist long after this plant is closed or repowered with natural gas. (Comments 223-227) Water R esources: The ERC recommends that the County address flood prone areas using an ecosystem based watershed management approach. This is consistent with the Plan's recommendation of an integrated green infrastructure/stormwater approach as any one single solution is undoubtedly linked to the whole system. Inlet Dredging to reduce flooding should be included in the section on Stormwater Runoff and Flooding to indicate that it is one measure in an overall plan and not featured in a freestanding section implying that it is disconnected from the more comprehensive management plan's objectives (Comments 228-231). Water Resources: "The Tompkins County Health Department has not identified any systematic issues with septic systems polluting the Lake in Tompkins County." This appears counterintuitive. Many Lake cottages lack access to sufficient areas for a proper absorption field; one that is properly sized, constructed, and maintained to assure satisfactory operation and treatment of wastes. Many cottage septic tanks may be inaccessible for regular pump -out. Wastewater treatment standards for individual household systems have become substantially more environmentally protective over time. We urge the County Health Department to identify means for collecting the data to assure us that these systems, many of which were constructed prior to the adoption of the revised regulations, are operating properly. Are inspections now conducted at point of sale? (Comment 233) Water R esources: Waterfront development. The response is that the level of detail does not relate well to county -wide issues. However, the Plan itself focuses almost entirely on the City of 36 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Ithaca. Statements in the narrative are more like strategies or actions and should be included in the action steps. The ERC suggests that an action step could be Flood Hazard Mitigation goals will be enhanced by the County ensuring that de velopment in flood pron e areas address flooding on site and also its potential impact on neighboring areas. (Comment 262) Energy Strategy. The ERC remains concerned about a potential disconnect or waiting period for the updated Energy Strategy to be incorporated into the Comp Plan. Much has happened, even since this latest draft of the Plan, such as a state ban on fracking, the increased number of contracts for solar energy installations, and the incredible drop in fuel prices. The Comp Plan may be in place for a substantial period prior to the adoption of an updated Energy Strategy. Cornell recently recalibrated its timelines when it adopted its revised Climate Action Plan. With reflection on the most recent climate science reports, the current 80% GHG emissions reduction by 2050 goal may be too little too late. We need to adopt more aggressive goals now so that they may be incorporated into the Energy Strategy as it is developed by the Steering Committee and adopted by the Legislature. (Comment 298) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Will Burbank_ I Title Status Present Arrived _ Member Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Late 6:30 PM Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Excused Peter Stein Member Late 5:34 PM Glenn Morey Member Present Mr. Lane congratulated and welcomed new Legislator, Glenn Morey, representing District No. 9. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Shari Korthuis, Ithaca, thanked Legislator Kiefer for considering the jail statistics format she presented previously. She referenced the resolution on the agenda to award the bids and said she does not like the County spending tax funds on renovating the Jail. She spoke of specific questions she has and asked that the project be postponed. She also said she has an issue with former Legislator Robison who was instrumental in the Jail expansion project now being employed at the Sheriff's Department. Joanne Cipolla-Dennis, Dryden, said she too was opposed to the Jail expansion project. Her concern was that the County is going to take away the only indoor recreation area. She asked the Legislature to think clearly about this and thanked the Legislators who voted against the project. She 37 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 spoke of the Hornbrook Road incident in Danby and asked that Sheriff Lansing resign the position of Sheriff. She also spoke of a public investigation that she has gathered signatures for and asked that the Legislature remove the Sheriff from office until the investigation is completed. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Herrera arrived at this time. Mr. Lane made the following appointments: Tompkins County Area Development Board of Directors James Dermis Chamber of Commerce Michael Lane Jim Dennis, Alternate Extension Service Will Burbank Dave McKenna Local Advisory Board on Assessment Review Caroline/Danby - Dan Klein Newfield/Enfield - Dave McKenna Groton - Glenn Morey Dryden - Mike Lane, Martha Robertson Town of Ithaca - Will Burbank, Dooley Kiefer, Peter Stein Lansing - Mike Sigler, Dooley Kiefer Ulysses - James Dennis City of Ithaca - Carol Chock, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Leslyn McBean-Clairborne - Chair Ethics Advisory Board Dooley Kiefer - Chair Ithaca Metropolitan Planning Organization (ITCTC Policy Committee) Dooley Kiefer Michael Lane, Alternate representative Special Negotiating Committee to conduct collective negotiations with employee organizations. Not less than three members; membership shall include a member of the Tompkins County Legislature, the County Personnel Commissioner, and the County Administrator, or a designee of the County Administrator. Reaffirming for 2015: Jim Dennis 38 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Peter Stein Deb Prato Joe Mareane Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey EXCUSED: Michael Sigler Strategic Tourism Planning Board David G. Blake - Lodging representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Local Zone Administration Board Jean McPheeters - Local Business representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Carl E. Haynes - Local Educational Institution representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Advisory Board on Indigent Representation David S Bahn - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 STOP -DWI Advisory Board Carol Chock - Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives-to-Incarceration Board Martha Robertson - Public Safety Committee Chair (delegate) Traffic Safety Committee Carol Chock - Public Safety Committee member; term expires Decemer 31, 2015 Nathan Shinagawa - Public Safety Committee member; term expires December 31, 2016 Will Burbank - Public Safety Committee member; term expires December 31, 2017 James Dennis - Public Safety Committee member; term expires December 31, 2017 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda 39 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey EXCUSED: Michael Sigler Resolution 2015-18: Authorizing Federal Transit Adm inistration Section 5311 Rural Application for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc., and Tom pkins County for 2 015-16 (ID #5411) WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) seeks capital project proposals for federal rural transit funding from counties, cities, and Indian reservations for 2015 and 2016, and WHEREAS, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.), rural transit routes serve the Towns of Lansing, Danby, Ithaca, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, Enfield, Dryden, Caroline, and the City of Ithaca in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (CCETC) operates the Way2Go community mobility education program (way2go.org), under contract with the County, and desires to extend its benefits regionally with a pilot program, develop a regional travel training program, and to provide, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Transportation, training conferences for county mobility managers and community mobility operators, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County desires to submit a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Formula Program, Title 49, United States Code, to apply for, receive, and use said Federal, State, and Local funds as follows: TCAT Projects Federal NYSDOT TCAT, Inc. TOTAL Purchase Five (5) Replacement 40 ft. Transit Buses $ 1,600,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 2,000,000 TCAT Facility & Site Renovation and Construction $ 45,920 $ 5,740 $ 5,740 $ 57,400 TCAT Subtotal $ 1,645,920 $ 205,740 $ 205,740 $ 2,057,400 County Projects Federal NYSDOT CCETC/Local TOTAL Mobility Management: Way2Go Tompkins County Program $ 215,600 $ 26,950 $ 26,950 $ 269,500 Mobility Management: Regional Way2Go Pilot Program $ 190,800 $ 23,850 $ 23,850 $ 238,500 Mobility Management: Regional Travel Training Project $ 44,000 $ 2,650 $ 2,650 $ 54,600 Mobility Management: Upstate NY Community Mobility Training $ 36,000 $ 2,250 $ 19,500 $ 60,000 County Subtotal $ 486,400 $ 60,600 $ 75,600 $ 622,600 40 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 TOTAL $ 2,132,320 $ 266,340 $ 281,340 $ 2,680,000 WHEREAS, the Project funding sources are as follows: FTA Sec 5311 NYSDOT Local Total , and $ 2,132,320 $ 266,340 $ 281,340 $ 2,680,000 WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the State of New York will enter into an Agreement that authorizes the undertaking of the Projects and payment of Federal and State shares of projects, and WHEREAS, the local shares of the projects shall be provided by TCAT, Inc., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, and related revenues, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant for $262,643, RESOLVED, further, That the grant application budget total is $2,680,000 including Federal, New York State, TCAT, Inc., and CCETC funding sources, RESOLVED, further, that upon receipt of an award the County Administrator, or designee, is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the Federal Transit Administration for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the Project. 3. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, TCAT, Inc., and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and any third -party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 19: Budget Adjust ment - Sup ervision and Treatmen t Services f or Juveniles Program (STSJP) - Department of Probation and Community Justice (ID #5352) 41 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has notified the Probation Director of the availability of New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS) grant funds to undertake the Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program (STSJP), and WHEREAS, the funds will be used to provide: Electronic Monitoring Services for youth in need of supervision; cell phones to Probation Officers for enhanced monitoring of their clients; life skills training and support; and bus passes/gas cards to youth to attend supervision/treatment appointments as well as incentives such as movie tickets for youth meeting goals/reaching milestones in their work with Probation Officers, and WHEREAS, this action represents a pass through of funds from the Department of Social Services to the Department of Probation and Community Justice for services provided, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments on his books for 2015: Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title 3141.42771 Interdepartment Revenue $3,978 3141.54442 Professional Services 3142.42771 Interdepartment Revenue 865 3142.54472 Telephone 3142.42771 Interdepartment Revenue 2,500 3142.54333 Education & Promotion SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-20: Aut horization to Accept New York State Child Passenger Safety Seat Grant (ID #5341) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has received funding in the amount of $7,000.00 for 2015 through the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Child Passenger Seat Program, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to reimburse the cost of new car seats to keep the Child Passenger Seat program running, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept this grant, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2015: Revenue: A3113.43389 Appropriation: A3113.54319 Other Public Safety Revenue Program Supplies $7,000.00 $7,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * 42 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Resolution 2015- 21: Grant Acceptance and Budget Adjustm ent for the Tom pkins County Transitions Support Program - Office for the Aging (ID #5369) WHEREAS, in 2014 the Office for the Aging received the Tompkins County Legislature's approval to accept a grant from the New York State Department of Health to fund the Tompkins County Transitions Support Program through Resolution No. 2014-142, dated August 19, 2014, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health awarded the Office for the Aging a total of $223,365 in the final contract, which exceeds the amount contained within Resolution No. 2014-142 by $22,187, and WHEREAS, the period of the grant is August 1, 2014 -September 30, 2015, spanning two fiscal years, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has $30,158 in unexpended funding in the 2014 Transitions Support Program budget and wishes to reappropiate the funds into the 2015 budget, and WHEREAS, the Office wishes to accept the remaining $129,953 in grant funds in its 2015 budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to his books: Office for the Aging Reappropriation of unspent funds from 2014 to 2015 Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title Amt. 6786-43803 State Revenue $30,158 6786-51000571 Salary $1,255 6786-51000541 Salary 1,114 6786-58800 Fringes 1,348 6786-54491 Subcontractors 16,440 6786-54400 Program Exp. 10,000 Office for the Aging Final Grant Acceptance for 2015 Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title Amt. 6786-43803 State Revenue $129,953 6786-51000571 Salary $ 3,644 6786-51000541 Salary 3,221 6786-54400 Program Exp. 30,190 6786-58800 Fringe 3,878 6786-54491 Subcontract 89,020 Explanation: Expenditures in the Tompkins County Transitions Support Program budget for 2014 were lower than projected. Because the grant spans 2014 and 2015, the Office for the Aging can repurpose the unspent portion of the 2014 budget in 2015. In addition, the final contract amount from the New York State Department of Health totaled $223,365, which is $22,187 higher than originally documented in Resolution No. 2014-142. This resolution accepts the remainder of the funds in 2015 and adjusts for the increase in funding. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-20 * * * * * * * * * * 43 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Resolution 2015-22: Authoriz ation to Execute Construction Funding Agreement with New York State Depar tment of T ransportation (NYSD OT) — Covered Bridge Preservation Project (PIN 3755.03), BIN 3210210, Town of Newfield (ID #5379) WHEREAS, a Project to preserve the Covered Bridge over the Cayuga Inlet West Branch, BIN 3210210, P.I.N. 3755.03, (the Project) in the Town of Newfield, is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 211 adopted on December 6, 2011, approved the Project and authorized execution of an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regarding administration and funding, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 113 adopted on July 16, 2013, authorized issuance of Design Approval for the Project, and WHEREAS, the NYSDOT requires for locally administered projects that the County appropriate one hundred percent (100%) of the project costs and then file for reimbursement of eligible costs, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to advance the above project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Construction, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby approves the above -subject project and authorizes the County of Tompkins to pay in the first instance one hundred percent (100%) of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Construction phase of the Project or portions thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $334,000 is hereby made available within account D5111.54411, Bridge Contracts Account, to cover the cost of participation in the Construction phase of the Project, RESOLVED, further, That in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceed the amount appropriated above, the County Legislature shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification from the NYSDOT thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Highway Director be and hereby is authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications, and reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the NYSDOT in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project, the administration of the Project, the municipality's first -instance funding of Project costs, permanent funding of the local share of federal -aid and state -aid -eligible Project costs, and all Project costs within appropriations therefor that are not so eligible, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-23: Award of Bid - Covered Br idge Preservation Project (PIN 3755.03), BIN 3210210, Town of Newfield (ID #5378) WHEREAS, Resolution 211 of 2011, dated December 6, 2011, authorized an agreement between 44 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Tompkins County and the State of New York Department of Transportation to fund a Project for the preservation of the Covered Bridge over Cayuga Inlet West Branch, BIN 3210210, P.I.N. 3755.03, (the Project) in the Town of Newfield, with an average vehicle usage of 500 vehicles per day, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 113 of 2013, dated July 16, 2013, approved the project conceptual design and authorized completion of project final design, and WHEREAS, the Department of Finance - Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for bids for the project, and WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received and publicly opened on December 30, 2014, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the bid be awarded to McPherson Builders, Inc., of Ithaca, NY, lowest, responsible bidder, in the amount of $218,602.80 for the Base Bid and Alternates #1 and #2, pending approval and confirmation of funding levels by the New York State Department of Transportation, RESOLVED, further, That the Highway Division be authorized to implement this bid and execute change orders with total values not to exceed 5% of the aforementioned bid amount on behalf of the County, funds to be provided from the Bridge Contracts Account (D 5111.54411). SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-24: Aut horization to Accept a Gran t from New York S tate Pollution Prevention Institute for a Waste Reduction Project (ID #5377) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division has been notified of a waste reduction grant from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute in the amount of $14,992.33, and WHEREAS, this project furthers the Solid Waste Management Division's goal of reducing solid waste by 75%, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature accepts the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute food waste prevention grant award in the amount of $14,992.33, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION CL 8165.51000204 CL8165.51000867 CL8165.51000868 CL8165.54330 CL8165.54333 CL8165.54402 CL8165.54442 CL8165.58800 Communication Specialist Asst. Recycling Specialist Waste Red. & Rec. Specialist Printing Education & Promotion Advertising Professional Services Fringes 45 Program Expense $2,104.95 1,538.25 2,433.60 521.50 290.00 1,080.00 3,590.64 3,433.39 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Total Appropriations $14,992.33 REVENUE CL 8165.43989 Other State Aid $14,992.33 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute all contracts related to this award. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-25: Authorization to Execute a Supplemental Agreement with Delta Engineers fo r Bridge Replacem ent Design Services - Wa terburg Road (Co unty Road 136) Bridge over Taughannock Creek — BIN 3314400 (Town of Ulysses) (ID #5384) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution No. 81 of 2012, dated May 15, 2012, authorized a contract with Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C., (Delta), of 860 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY, for design services in connection with replacement of a bridge on County Road 136, Waterburg Road, and WHEREAS, additional needs related to the project have been identified including supplemental survey, historic preservation and technical investigations, State agency coordination, and attendance at a public meeting among other things, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a supplemental agreement with Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C., for additional design services and right-of-way in connection with the referenced project for an amount not to exceed $43,213, for a total contract amount not to exceed $95,431, funds to be provided from account HZ 5106.59239.53.21 (Waterburg Bridge Capital Account), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County with cumulative value not to exceed 10% of the aforementioned contract amount, funds to be provided from capital account HZ5106.59239.53.21 (Waterburg Bridge Capital Account). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-26: Authoriz ation to Execute a Construction Services S upplemental Agreement — Fisher Associates — CR 110, Ellis Hollow R oad Phase Two Reconstruction, Town of Dryden (ID #5381) 46 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution 249 of 2001, dated October 16, 2001, authorized a contract with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., P.C., of 135 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY, for design services in connection with the reconstruction of County Road 110, Ellis Hollow Road, between Game Farm Road and Thomas Road in the Town of Dryden, and WHEREAS, the original project was deferred several years and the project area split into smaller sections, the first section ("Phase 1") having been reconstructed in 2010 and 2011, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Director has recommended completing reconstruction of a second section ("Phase 2") between the western terminus of Phase 1 (approximately 1100 feet west of Genung Road) and approximately 500 feet east of Dodge Road, and WHEREAS, funding for construction support and inspection services is included in the Capital Program budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a supplemental agreement with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., P.C., for construction services in connection with Phase 2 of the referenced project for an amount not to exceed $273,000, funds to be provided from account HZ5325.59239.53.25 (Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-27: Award of Bid - Tompkins County Jail Modifications Project (ID #5392) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] David McKenna, Member Daniel Klein, Member Burbank, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey Carol Chock, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Finance Department has duly advertised for bids for the Tompkins County Jail Modifications Project, and WHEREAS, thirteen (13) bids were received for four (4) contracts bid and publicly opened and read on January 20, 2015, now therefore be it 47 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidders as follows: General Work Contract Mechanical Contract Electrical Contract Plumbing Contract Andrew R. Mancini Associates, Inc. Endicott, NY King & King Mechanical, Inc. Auburn, NY Matco Electric Corporation Vestal, NY Kimble, Inc. Elmira, NY $607,000 $21,119 $67,800 $34,200 TOTAL $730,119 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the successful bidders and to execute change orders of up to ten (10) percent of the contract total, RESOLVED, further, That the Facilities Division be authorized to implement this bid on behalf of the County, funds being available in Capital Account No. HB1601.59239.16.31. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Economic Development Committee Resolution 2015-28: Appointments to Industrial Development Agency (ID #5373) RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] Martha Robertson, Member Daniel Klein, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey Dooley Kiefer Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Section 856 of the General Municipal Law authorized that the Tompkins County Legislature designate the members of the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) by resolution, and WHEREAS, members of the TCIDA who are also members of the Tompkins County Legislature shall be appointed annually by the Chair of the County Legislature subject to the approval of the Legislature, and WHEREAS, non -legislator board members shall be appointed for a term of two years by the same process, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following members be appointed to the Industrial Development Agency to serve at the pleasure of the Legislature, effective immediately: 48 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Nathan Shinagawa - Member, Tompkins County Legislature James Dennis - Member, Tompkins County Legislature Will Burbank - Member, Tompkins County Legislature Martha Robertson - Member, Tompkins County Legislature Jennifer Tavares - TCAD representative Grace Chiang - Member, At -Large (term expires 12/31/16) Svante Myrick - Member, At -Large (term expires 12/31/15) RESOLVED, further, That James Dennis serve as the Chair of the Industrial Development Agency, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is authorized and directed to file with the Secretary of State a Certificate of Appointment. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Resolution 2015-29: Authoriz ation t o Accept an Award of a Grant fro m the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (ID #5353) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Shinagawa, Member James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Probation Director and the STOP -DWI Coordinator have been notified of a grant award in the amount of $27,945 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period October 2014 to September 2015 to help defray the costs of implementing Leandra's Law and the monitoring of Ignition Interlock Devices, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the grant in the amount of $27,945 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to help defray the costs of implementing Leandra's Law and the monitoring of Ignition Interlock Devices be accepted and that the County Administrator or his designee execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to his books for 2015: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue: A3142.43389 A4250.43389 Appropriation: A3142.54400 A4250.54400 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Other Public Safety Aid Other Public Safety Aid Program Expense Program Expense * * * * * * * * * * 49 $13,972 $13,973 $13,972 $13,973 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Minutes of Previous Meeting 2/5/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] James Dennis, Vice Chair Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein, Morey Dooley Kiefer Michael Sigler Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. 50 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 3-17-15 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name _ Title Status Arrived_ Departed Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Excused Kathy Luz Herrera Member Excused Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present 6:10 PM David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Late 5:40 PM Glenn Morey Member Excused Nathan Shinagawa Member Late 5:56 PM Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Announcement of Poet Laureate Mr. Spence, Community Arts Partnership Executive Director, introduced John "Jack" Hopper and said the recommendation of the appointment of Mr. Hopper as Tompkins County's Poet Laureate for 2015 was a unanimous decision by the selection committee. Mr. Hopper thanked Mr. Spence and the Legislature for the opportunity to serve as the County's Poet Laureate and read two poems he wrote. More information about Mr. Hopper and his work can be found at <http://www.johnhopperauthor.com>. Ms. Robertson arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public No member of the public was present. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Presentation - "State of the College" "State of the College" Report - Dr. Carl Haynes, Tompkins Cortland Community College President (ID # 5346) 51 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Dr. Haynes, Tompkins Cortland Community College President, distributed copies of the College's 2014 Annual Report and the 2015-2016 Community College Advocacy Plan. Dr. Haynes provided an overview of the College's accomplishments and said it continues to be committed to developing cutting-edge, innovative programs even though it finds itself in one of the more financially challenging periods in its history. Through all the challenges, the College maintains its commitment to developing programs that respond to community needs and have managed to strengthen its commitment to student success through a variety of initiatives. Mr. Shinagawa arrived at this time. At this time, he reviewed the some of the challenges: enrollment is down, taxpayer support is down, and the demand for accountability and compliance continues to increase. However, the College has accepted this reality and it is dealing with it and in fact is excelling as described above. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne was excused at this time. Mr. Lane suggested the appropriate committee consider a resolution to send to the State Legislature concerning the lack of State support in funding. Dr. Haynes said he could provide information to assist with the resolution and any letters that may be written. ********** Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Appointments Mr. Lane confirmed and announced the following appointments: Poet Laureate - 2015 John Jack Hopper Special Negotiating Committee - 2015 Dan Klein Tompkins County Area Development Martha Robertson - term expires December 31, 2015 (replacing James Dennis) Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. Lane gave Mr. McKenna permission to withdraw from the agenda the resolution entitled Authorize an Amendment to the Capital Program to Increase the Project Cost of the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths Project (PIN 3950.43) (Town of Ithaca) to $1,865,000 and Appropriate $196,266 from the Road (Highway) Fund Balance to Support the Pine Tree Road Pedestrian Trails Project. Mr. Lane gave Ms. Robertson permission to withdraw from the agenda the resolution entitled Accepting and Committing to Implementation of the 2015 Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy. It was MOVED by Mr. Sigler, seconded by Mr. McKenna, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add to the agenda the resolution entitled Authorizing Pay Above the Assigned Grade for the Public Health Director on an Interim Basis. MOTION CARRIED. 52 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey Fish and Wildlife Management Board Carol Chock, Legislator; term expires December 31, 2016 Water Resources Council Dooley Kiefer, Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 William George - Municipal Representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Homeownership Oversight Committee Martha Robertson - Planning Committee Chair (Delegate); no set term Housing Affordability Program and the Housing Trust Program Oversight Committee Martha Robertson, Legislator; no set term Ethics Advisory Board Dooley Kiefer - term expires December 31, 2018 Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Deb Prato - County staff - term expires December 31, 2016 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey Resolution 2015-3 0: To Amend Resolution No. 2 014-17 of Fe bruary 6, 2 014 - Determ ination an d Certification of County Clerk's Al lowance - Annual Expenses for Administering Mortgage Tax (ID #5332) WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 262 of the Tax Law, recording officers and treasurers are entitled to receive all their necessary expenses for purposes of administering mortgage taxes in their offices on approval and allowance by the New York State Tax Commission, and WHEREAS, the State Tax Commission, by resolution duly adopted July 1, 1946, did determine that such mortgage tax expenses be approved at the amount certified to the State Tax Commission by County Board of Representatives [Tompkins County Legislature] provided it is a reasonable and 53 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 necessary allowance for such expenses, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for mortgage tax expenses be increased from $245,642 per annum to $252,665 per annum, and WHEREAS, the Finance Director has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for the treasurer's expense for administering the mortgage tax be set at $15,000 per annum (unchanged), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the sum of $252,665 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Clerk, the recording officer of the County of Tompkins, for the hire of clerks and assistants and other expenses to assist in the administration of the mortgage recording tax law in her office, and that the sum of $15,000 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Finance Director, to assist in the administration of the mortgage tax funds, and that said sum of $267,665 is hereby certified to the State Tax Commission as the reasonable and necessary allowance for such expenses, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this resolution, with her original signature thereon, to the State Tax Commission, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-31: Adoption of List of Design ated Officers and Employees Required to File an Annual Financial Disclosure Form (ID #5363) WHEREAS, State Law requires employees "who hold policy-making positions, as annually determined by" the County to fill out financial disclosure forms, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Law No. 2 of 1997 and Administrative Manual Policy 01-29, Standards of Conduct, "key employees" shall be determined by separate resolution of the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the list of "key employees" required to file the annual financial disclosure form has been updated, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following list of designated officers and employees required to fill out the annual financial disclosure form be adopted: Title Department/ Division Contracts Coordinator Administration County Administrator Administration Deputy County Administrator Administration Airport Manager Airport Assistant Airport Manager Airport Director of Assessment Assessment Assistant Director of Assessment Assessment Valuation Specialists (3) Assessment Real Property Appraiser (2) Assessment 54 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Senior Valuation Specialist (1) Supervising Attorney Program Coordinator Elections Commissioner (2) Deputy Elections Commissioner (2) Director, Office for the Aging Aging Services Specialist County Attorney Deputy County Attorney County Clerk Deputy County Clerk District Attorney Deputy District Attorney Director, Emergency Response Communications Center Manager Assistant Director (3) Director of Facilities Assistant Director of Facilities Director of Finance Budget and Finance Manager Public Health Director Public Health Administrator Highway Director Assistant Highway Director Director of Human Rights Director, Information Technology Services Deputy Director, Information Technology Serv. Clerk of the Legislature Chief Deputy Clerk of the Legislature Legislators (14) Commissioner of Mental Health Services Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Commissioner of Personnel Deputy Commissioner of Personnel Commissioner of Planning Deputy Commissioner of Planning Probation Director II Deputy Director of Probation Sheriff Undersheriff Captain of Corrections Captain of Road Patrol Commissioner of Social Services Deputy Social Services Commissioner Director of Services Director of Administrative Services Solid Waste Manager Assistant Solid Waste Manager Director of Weights and Measures Employment and Training Director Workforce Development Director Youth Services Director Assessment Assigned Counsel Assigned Counsel Board of Elections Board of Elections Office for the Aging Office for the Aging County Attorney County Attorney County Clerk County Clerk District Attorney District Attorney Emergency Response Emergency Response Emergency Response Facilities Facilities Finance Finance Health Health Highway Highway Human Rights Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Legislature Legislature Legislature Mental Health Mental Health Personnel Personnel Planning Planning Probation and Community Justice Probation and Community Justice Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Social Services Social Services Social Services Social Services Solid Waste Solid Waste Weights and Measures Workforce Development Workforce Development Youth Services 55 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Administrative Assistant Youth Services SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 32: De legation of Authority to Authoriz e Certain Tax and Solid Waste Fee Refunds Under $500 (ID #5362) WHEREAS, Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax -levying body to delegate the payment of tax refunds due to a clerical error or an unlawful entry (an unlawful entry is any information on the tax roll that violates the Real Property Tax Law), and WHEREAS, Solid Waste Fee refunds are authorized under Resolution No. 181 of 1996, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, that the delegation to the County Administrator would be more efficient in processing said refunds and therefore beneficial to the taxpayer, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit refund recommendations to the County Administrator, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to make payments of any refunds of less than $500 as if the Tompkins County Legislature had performed this audit in compliance with Paragraph 1-7 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That any refund of $500 or more must be approved by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to Paragraph 8(b) of Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall transmit on or before the 15th day of each month a report to the Tompkins County Legislature of all the refunds processed, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015-33: Making a Negative Declaration of Environm ental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 34 of 2 015: Adoption of the 2015 Tom pkins County Com prehensive Plan (ID #5305) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 34 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan, and 56 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form with respect to that action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 34 of 2015 is a Type I action, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 34 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I-1 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-34: Adoption of the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (ID #5306) It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Klein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to amend the Introduction section of the Comprehensive Plan as follows: "One of the duties of the Planning Department, according to the County Charter, is to prepare a comprehensive plan for the development of the county, including those topics authorized by New York State Law, which deal with "the protection, enhancement, orderly growth and development of the county. Accordingly, the Plan focuses on the physical an d natural en vironment and not on human -services concerns. The Comprehensive Plan was initiated using a 20 -year horizon to determine what issues need to be addressed, and will be monitored annually, updated as necessary, and formally reviewed every five years in accordance with the County Charter. The content of the Plan was developed from issues citizens identified as critical. It describes existing conditions and identifies issues and opportunities that can inform decision -makers at all levels of government, as well as individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations as they plan for the future of Tompkins County." Mr. Sigler explained why he would be voting against the resolution. He agrees the Planning Department has done everything they were tasked with. However, he has heard concerns from his constituents that believe the Plan focuses on the City and not the towns and that they pay more because of that. For example, the Plan references affordable housing, however, unlike the City, there is no natural gas infrastructure in place. He also said this Legislature has not supported natural gas and therefore it makes it difficult to provide affordable housing. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [8 TO 2] Dooley Kiefer, Member Carol Chock, Member Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, Robertson, Shinagawa, Stein David McKenna, Michael Sigler James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, in 2004, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan by resolution (Resolution No. 275 of 2004), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Planning Department, with guidance, advice, and recommendation from the Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board, has developed an updated Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan that addresses regional and intermunicipal issues that affect the daily lives of Tompkins County residents, including the economy, housing, transportation, natural 57 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 resources, water resources, energy and greenhouse gas emissions, climate adaptation, healthy communities, and development patterns, and WHEREAS, the County has, through its Department of Planning, engaged in an extensive outreach effort to solicit public input and determine public support for the Comprehensive Plan's Principles and Policies as a means for guiding growth and development in Tompkins County in ways that enhance our quality of life, and WHEREAS, the Draft Comprehensive Plan was presented for feedback and comments at community open houses and at community groups and advisory board meetings, including business and economic development organizations and local government groups, and WHEREAS, New York State law clearly places land use authority in the hands of its towns, villages, and cities, and WHEREAS, New York State also specifically recognizes that intermunicipal planning is needed to cooperatively address regional issues and encourages the development of county comprehensive plans to address development and preservation issues that transcend local political boundaries, and WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law specifically gives counties the authority to develop and adopt comprehensive plans, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Charter directs that the Commissioner of Planning prepare, in consultation with the County Planning Advisory Board, a Comprehensive Plan for the development of the County, and WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan provides a strategic framework for addressing issues of concern to the County, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 17, 2015, to hear all interested parties, and WHEREAS, as a result of comments received on the Plan at the public hearing and in written comments submitted prior to the hearing the Plan has been modified to include clarifying language regarding the greenhouse gas emissions reduction policy and the importance of historic resources and the clarifying language was accepted by the Planning, Energy, Environmental Quality Committee on February 18, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan is intended to be used to guide County program development and decision-making, RESOLVED, further, That the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan should be used in association with other factors, such as fiscal impacts, service -delivery needs, and environmental impacts, to guide decision-making by the County, RESOLVED, further, That, when there is a perceived conflict between sections of the Plan, the Tompkins County Legislature intends that the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan's Principles and Policies be used as a whole to evaluate the impacts of various actions, RESOLVED, further, That the Principles and Policies contained in the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan now supersede the previously adopted Principles and Policies contained in the 2004 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan and 2008 amendment to the plan, 58 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan is adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Plan can be amended from time to time and that the Plan shall be reviewed, at a minimum, every five years. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I-1 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 35: A uthorizing a Contract with the Tom pkins County Soil and Water Conservation District to Provide Int erim F inancial Assistance to Support the Eradication of Hydrilla in and around Cayuga Lake (ID #5403) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: EXCUSED: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey Lane, McKenna, Robertson, WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (the "District") is working to eradicate the Invasive Hydrilla plant from the Cayuga Inlet, Fall Creek, adjacent tributaries, and the southeast corner of Cayuga Lake, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes -Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA) has received New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)-administered grant funding (Aid to Localities Contract No. C304750) for hydrilla eradication efforts (including in -field management/treatment, extensive plant community and hydrilla tuber monitoring), and WHEREAS, NYSDEC requires a "full reimbursement" process for Hydrilla Project activities, meaning that costs must first be paid by the District, and then be reimbursed by NYSDEC, and WHEREAS, the District does not have funding on hand to cover up -front Project costs, but must continue the coordination and implementation of critical Hydrilla Project activities with the Hydrilla Task Force to ensure Project success, and WHEREAS, the District has requested the assistance of Tompkins County and City of Ithaca to provide funding to support the cost of Hydrilla Project activities in the first instance, with such funding fully returned to the County and City as NYSDEC reimbursements for that work are received, and WHEREAS, concurrent with the Legislature's consideration of interim financing, the City of Ithaca Common Council is considering a resolution that would provide $100,000 in interim financing to the District for the Hydrilla Project, bringing the total local support for this Capital Project to $300,000, and WHEREAS, the eradication of hydrilla in and around Cayuga Lake is in the interest of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality and the 59 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a contract with the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District that will provide up to $200,000 to the District for Hydrilla Project activities in 2015 and obligate the District to repay the County as NYSDEC reimbursements for Hydrilla Project activities are received, RESOLVED, further, That the possibility for additional funding requests from Tompkins County for subsequent treatment seasons (2016-2017) will be considered based upon results of contract -extension discussions with NYSDEC, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to advance to the District an amount not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), said advance to be made from the General Fund of the County, RESOLVED, further, That the advance will be repaid to the County when the District is reimbursed by NYSDEC and the advance will be recorded in the General Fund accounting records as a Contract Agencies Receivable - Soil & Water, account number A14418730. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015- 36: A uthorization to Execute a Contract with C&S Com panies for Road Stabilization Investigation and Desig n Sery ices — Brooktondale Road (Co unty Road 115) - Town of Caroline (ID #5386) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, road stabilization design for a section of Brooktondale Road (County Road 115) in the Town of Caroline (the Project), is included in the County Capital Budget, and WHEREAS, the Department of Finance - Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for proposals for design services in relation to this road stabilization, and WHEREAS, seven (7) proposals were received on November 18, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Highway Division has recommended C&S Companies, as best qualified to provide design services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with C&S Companies of 499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd, Syracuse, NY, for investigation services in connection with the Project for a contract amount of $27,575.00, funds to be provided from the Brooktondale Road Stabilization Capital Account (HZ 5108.59239), RESOLVED, further, That the Highway Division be authorized to implement this contract and 60 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County for final project design with total values not to exceed an additional $22,425.00, bringing the total authorization to $50,000.00, funds to be provided from the Brooktondale Road Stabilization Capital Account (HZ 5108.59239), RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be, and hereby is, authorized to allocate $50,000 from the Road (Highway) Fund Balance to the Brooktondale Road (County Road 115) Stabilization Proj ect Capital Account (HZ5108.59239.51.08): HZ FUND - HIGHWAY FACILITIES AND PROJECTS Incr. Revenue Account: 1 Z5108.45035.51.08 Interfund (D) $50,000 Incr. Expense Account: HZ5108.59239.51.08 Brooktondale Rd Stabilization Project (CR115) $50,000 D FUND - COUNTY ROAD Incr. Expense Account: D5110.54802 - Contribution to Design $50,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -18 * * * * * * * * * * Economic Development Committee Resolution 2015-3 7: Award of 2015 Grants for Arts and Culture Organiz ational Developm ent - Community Arts Partnership (ID #5438) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Will Burbank, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) and the Tompkins County Legislature recognize that the local arts and cultural community is a valuable and unique asset, and that a need exists to harness the power of the arts to grow tourism, and that strategic management and stabilization of these assets will better serve tourists through well-planned marketing efforts, and WHEREAS, the County contracts with CAP to develop and implement a plan for financial and operational development and capacity building of arts and cultural entities, and WHEREAS, the arts and cultural community could better position itself in the marketplace to attract more visitors to and enhance visitors' stay in Tompkins County, thus generating more dollars into the local economy, and WHEREAS the Strategic Tourism Planning Board has since 2007 recommended allowing tourism grant programs to have the previous year's allocated but unspent funding reallocated to the next year's budget, and WHEREAS, at the end of 2014 a balance of $7,654 was considered allocated but unspent within the Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grant Program, and WHEREAS, pending a recommended budget adjustment, funding exists within the Room Occupancy Tax funded Tompkins County Tourism Program budget for the Arts and Culture 61 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Organizational Development Program, and WHEREAS, CAP has requested and reviewed grant applications and reports for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grants be awarded in 2015: RESOLVED, further, That an agreement with Rent -a -CFO, LLC is authorized in an amount not to exceed $3,000 to conduct financial and fiscal progress reviews of grant recipient organizations to determine their current operational status and their ability to fulfill the goals of the Arts and Culture Organizational Development Program of the Tompkins County Tourism Program, RESOLVED, further, That CAP is paid an amount up to $10,000 for administrative evaluation and oversight services, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the recipients and CAP pertaining to this program, RESOLVED, further, That the Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grant Program budget for 2015 is increased by $7,654 bringing the total modified 2015 budget for this program from $199,519 to $207,173: 6475.54619 Arts and Cultural Organizational Development $7,654 6475.41113 Room Tax $7,654 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Explanation: *In 2013, for the first time, PRI applied jointly under a Mergers/Shared Services category. The recommended award to PRI of $40,000 is a joint award to support both the Cayuga Nature Center and the Museum of the Earth. Recess * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:31 p.m. 62 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Cayuga Chamber Orchestra $22,000 $23,275 $18,700 $21,373 $21,800 $22,236 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 Cayuga Nature Center $0 $0 $28,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $0* $0 $0 Hangar Theatre $32,500 $37,500 $24,000 $22,600 $23,052 $23,513 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 History Center $30,000 $30,000 $23,200 $21,458 $21,887 $22,325 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 Kitchen Theatre $39,680 $34,000 $22,400 $21,264 $21,689 $22,123 $27,000 $23,000 $27,000 Light in Winter $0 $22,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PRI (Museum of the Earth & Cayuga Nature Center $25,000 $30,000 $18,000 $15,000 $15,300 $15,606 $40,000* $40,000* $40,000* Sciencenter $0 $0 $10,000 $16,000 $16,320 $16,646 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 State Theatre $30,000 $37,000 $16,000 $17,000 $22,850 $23,307 $23,773 $27,000 $27,000 Grant Totals $179,180 $213,775 $160,300 $159,695 $167,898 $170,756 $188,773 $188,000 $192,000 RESOLVED, further, That an agreement with Rent -a -CFO, LLC is authorized in an amount not to exceed $3,000 to conduct financial and fiscal progress reviews of grant recipient organizations to determine their current operational status and their ability to fulfill the goals of the Arts and Culture Organizational Development Program of the Tompkins County Tourism Program, RESOLVED, further, That CAP is paid an amount up to $10,000 for administrative evaluation and oversight services, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the recipients and CAP pertaining to this program, RESOLVED, further, That the Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grant Program budget for 2015 is increased by $7,654 bringing the total modified 2015 budget for this program from $199,519 to $207,173: 6475.54619 Arts and Cultural Organizational Development $7,654 6475.41113 Room Tax $7,654 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Explanation: *In 2013, for the first time, PRI applied jointly under a Mergers/Shared Services category. The recommended award to PRI of $40,000 is a joint award to support both the Cayuga Nature Center and the Museum of the Earth. Recess * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:31 p.m. 62 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Resolution 2015-3 8: Approval of Appointm ent to the Tom pkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) (ID #5425) Ms. Robertson expressed concern with appointing a new Legislator to the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) as Mr. Morey has only attended a couple of Legislature meetings. She believes it should be someone who is well versed in County government and that maybe next year consider him for this appointment. It was MOVED by Ms. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Burbank, to postpone the resolution until the next meeting for further review. Following further discussion, a voice vote resulted as following on the motion to postpone: Ayes - 3 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, and Robertson); Noes - 7 (Legislators Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Shinagawa, Sigler, and Stein); Excused - 4 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, McBean-Clairborne, and Morey). MOTION FAILED. At this time, Ms. Robertson requested her comments for not supporting the appointment be included in the minutes. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Robertson, to Table the resolution. A voice vote resulted as following on the motion to postpone: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Robertson); Noes - 8 (Legislators Burbank, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Shinagawa, Sigler, and Stein); Excused - 4 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, McBean-Clairborne, and Morey). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Robertson to replace Glenn Morey with James Dennis as the alternate to the Tompkins County Council of Governments. MOTION FAILED FOR A LACK OF A SECOND. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [9 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member David McKenna, Member Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Martha Robertson James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Council of Governments is an association of local governments organized to provide a forum of discussion, study, and negotiation leading to agreements for more efficient, improved, and/or less costly delivery of government services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Michael E. Lane be appointed as a member and Glenn Morey be appointed as the alternate member to the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-39: Authorize a Budget Adjustment for the Debt Service Fund to Reallocate Debt Service Payments Due to the Restructuring and Reissuance of Debt in November 2014, 63 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Resulting in Inc reases and De creases in Revenue, De creases in C ertain Principal and Interest Payments, and Increases in Other Principal and Interest Payments Within the 2015 Tompkins County Budget (ID #5414) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Sigler, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, budget adjustments greater than $5,000 are subject to approval by the County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Finance Department has restructured and refinanced the County's bonds, and WHEREAS, this restructuring has resulted in decreased principal and interest payments for the 2005 bonds, 2007 bonds, and 2010 bonds, and increased principal and interest payments for the 2014 bonds, the 2014 Refunding Bonds, Series A, and the 2014 Refunding Bonds, Series B, all of these payments accounted for in the Debt Service Fund, and WHEREAS, the restructuring results in a decrease in revenue from Other Local Governments (Cortland County) and a necessary increase in the revenue to be received as a Contribution from the General Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to his books for fiscal year 2015: Debt Service Fund (V Fund) Budget Adjustments Increase (Decrease) Revenue Account Title Amt 9710-42797 Other Local Govt. Contribution ($2,333) 9710-45031 Contribution from A Fund $485,948 $483,615 Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Account Title Amt 9710-56623 2014 Bonds -Principal $450,500 9710-56675 2010 Bonds -Principal ($640,000) 9710-56695 2014 Refund Bonds B-Princ. $520,000 9710-56696 2014 Refund Bonds A-Princ. $ 25,000 9710-57723 2014 Bonds-Interestl $ 65,454 9710-57750 2005 Bonds -Interest ($54,201) 9710-57760 2007 Bonds -Interest ($147,200) 9710-57775 2010 Bonds -Interest ($564,931) 9710-57792 2012 Interest $ 1 9710-57795 2014 Refund Bonds B -Interest $577,600 9710-57796 2014 Refund Bonds -Interest $151,392 $483,615 Explanation: The reallocation involves paying off the 2005, 2007, and 2010 bonds, thus, the reduction of principal and interest for these. Offsetting these reductions are increases for the new bonds, the 2014 64 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 bonds, the 2014 Refunding Bonds, Series A, and the 2014 Refunding Bonds, Series B. There is a slight adjustment in the revenue from Other Local Governments (Cortland County) and a large increase to the revenue to be received as a Contribution from the General Fund. There is no corresponding increase to the Contribution to Debt Service Fund in the General Fund because a large enough amount was already appropriated in that line item. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-23 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-40: Authorizing Pay Above the Assigned Grade for the Public Health Director on an Interim Basis (ID #5446) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Sigler, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the title of Commissioner of Mental Health Services, and WHEREAS, the County is committed to making continued progress on important process, regulatory, and client -service delivery initiatives currently in the works for the Mental Health Department, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has asked the Public Health Director to lead the Mental Health Department on an interim basis, while simultaneously continuing to head the Health Department, until a new Commissioner of Mental Health Services can begin employment, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Director will provide executive -level management by handling responsibilities such as monitoring and managing progress on major projects, establishing accountabilities for those who report to the Commissioner, providing final approval for personnel and funding decisions, and fostering communication at all levels within the department, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Director should be recognized and appropriately compensated for the significant amount of additional work that this commitment will require, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That effective March 1, 2015, the salary of the Public Health Director shall be increased to $108,202, on a temporary basis until such time as a new Commissioner of Mental Health Services begins employment, RESOLVED, further, That the salary listed above has already been factored into the 2015 Mental Health budget and no additional funding is required. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Minutes of Previous Meeting * * * * * * * * * * 65 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 3, 2015 2/17/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [9 TO 1] Peter Stein, Member Daniel Klein, Member Burbank, Chock, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer James Dennis, Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Glenn Morey Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. 66 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 4-7-15 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Late 5:48 PM David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Late 5:32 PM 6:26 PM Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member 'Late 5:31 PM Distinguished Youth Award Mr. Stein arrived at this time. Mr. Klein presented the Distinguished Youth Award for the month of March 2015 to Ithaca High School junior Aidan Mackenzie of Brooktondale. Mr. Klein recognized Mr. Mackenzie for his academic, athletic, and community service achievements. He is a member of the tennis team, he is taking three Advanced Placement and two Honors classes, and he attended a summer program at St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, to study documents that are the foundation of democracy, such as the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Supreme Court decisions. Last year, Mr. Mackenzie served with his church youth group on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, helped in flood relief for residents in Apalachin, and recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle project was designing and organizing construction of a deer fence around a planned garden at St. Catherine of Siena Church -the garden to be used by the Church Teen Youth Group to grow food for Loaves and Fishes. Mr. Mackenzie thanked his parents and those who nominated him for this award and those who have been a significant part of his life. Mr. Shinagawa arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Victor Tiffany, Danby resident and Coordinator for Move to Amend in Ithaca, spoke about the President's promise that if elected he would fundamentally transform the United States. He will be 67 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 introducing to Congress massive significant trade and regulatory treaties that will impose an entirely new set of rules. These are written to regulate everyone around the country. The Trans Pacific Partnership and Trans -Atlantic Trade and Investment Act would invert federalism and he spoke in opposition of it. Josephine Cardamone, Ithaca, spoke in support of the resolution entitled Resolution Urging New York State Assembly and Senate to Pass the Humane Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, A.4401(Aubry)/S.2659 (Perkins). The United Nations believes the way solitary confinement is used in the United States is considered torture and said she agrees with that belief. Keri Blakinger, City of Ithaca, also spoke in support of the resolution entitled Resolution Urging New York State Assembly and Senate to Pass the Humane Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, A.4401(Aubry)/S.2659 (Perkins) and agreed with the comments made by the previous speaker. She also spoke as a survivor of solitary confinement and believes Tompkins County considers itself a county that is progressive and forward looking when it comes to matters of criminal justice. Shari Korthuis, Ithaca, thanked the three Legislators for voting against the Tompkins County Jail project. In addition she urged all Legislators to support the resolution entitled Resolution Urging New York State Assembly and Senate to Pass the Humane Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, A.4401(Aubry)/S.2659 (Perkins). She believes solitary confinement is a cruel and inhumane punishment and torture. Lastly, she expressed how she was "disgusted" with the Public Safety Committee meeting last evening and how the Sheriff's report was justifying the use of their equipment during the Hornbrook Road incident in Danby. She said the equipment is military equipment being used against citizens and disagrees with that use. She believes an apology should be given to the family of Mr. Cady. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Special Topical Presentation and/or Legislative Discussion Strategic Plan for Aging in Tompkins County (ID # 5442) Mrs. McBean-Clairborne arrived at this. Health and Human Services Committee Resolution 2015- 41: S upporting Tompkins County's Engagement in the World Health Organization/AARP Age -Friendly Communities Network (ID #5443) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, the global population of people aged 60 and over is expected to grow from 600 million in 2000 to almost 2 billion by 2050, and WHEREAS, in the United States, the population of people aged 65 and over is expected to grow 68 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 35 million in 2000 to 88.5 million by 2050, taking the total share of the 65 and over population from 12 percent to 20 percent of the total population, and WHEREAS, in Tompkins County, the population of people aged 65 and over is expected to grow from 9,257 in 2000 to a peak of 15,431 in 2030, taking the total share of the 65 and over population from 9.6 percent to 15.3 percent of the total population, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is committed to adapting to the needs of changing demographics to serve the interests of residents, and WHEREAS, research shows that older Americans overwhelmingly want to remain in their homes and communities as they age, and WHEREAS, access to quality health care and long-term services and support is essential for individuals to live in their homes and communities, and WHEREAS, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a Global Network of Age - Friendly Communities to encourage and promote public policies to increase the number of communities that support healthy aging and thereby improve the health, well-being, satisfaction, and quality of life for older Americans, and WHEREAS, the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities is an affiliate of the 'World Health Organizations Age -Friendly Communities Program <http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_network/en/>, and WHEREAS, active aging is a life-long process, whereby an age -friendly community is not just "elder -friendly" but also intended to be friendly for all ages, and WHEREAS, the WHO has noted that "[m]aking cities and communities age friendly is one of the most effective policy approaches for responding to demographic aging," and WHEREAS, the WHO has developed eight domains of community life that influence the health and quality of life of older people: 1. Outdoor spaces and buildings - accessibility to and availability of clean, safe community centers, parks, and other recreational facilities; 2. Transportation - safe and affordable modes of private and public transportation, "Complete Streets" types of initiatives, hospitable built environments; 3. Housing - wide range of housing options for older residents, aging in place and other home modification programs, housing that is accessible to transportation and community and health services; 4. Social participation - access to leisure and cultural activities; opportunities for older residents to participate in social and civic engagement with their peers and younger people; 5. Respect and social inclusion - programs to support and promote ethnic and cultural diversity, programs to encourage multigenerational interaction and dialogue, programs to combat loneliness and isolation among older residents; 6. Civic participation and employment - promotion of paid work and volunteer opportunities for older residents; opportunities for older residents to engage in formulation of policies relevant to their lives; 7. Communication and information - promotion of and access to the use of technology to keep older residents connected to their community and friends and family, both near and far; and 8. Community support and health services - access to homecare services, clinics, programs to promote active aging (physical exercise and healthy habits), and 69 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 WHEREAS, the WHO recognizes that towns, cities, and communities have different needs, resources, and varying capacities to engage their resources to take action to facilitate active aging, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That Tompkins County supports initiatives and opportunities to engage in the WHO/AARP Age -Friendly Communities Network of municipalities encouraging and promoting public policies supporting healthy aging. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Chair's Report, and Chair's Appointments Appointment Mr. Lane appointed Tim Scott as a member to the Bicentennial Commission. Report from the County Administrator Mr. Shinagawa was excused at this time. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-42: Resolution Urging New York State Assembly and Sena to to Pass the Hum ane Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, A.4401(Aubry)/S.2659 (Perkins) (ID #5429) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, in the United States of America there are over 80,000 people on any given day held in solitary isolation in jails and prisons, and WHEREAS, in New York State approximately 4,000 men, women, and children of the approximate 58,000 people (Bureau of Justice Statistics) in prisons are in solitary or isolated confinement daily, and WHEREAS, in New York State people in isolated confinement spend 22 - 24 hours a day locked in a 6 -foot by 8 -foot cell alone or with another person, and WHEREAS, people in solitary confinement spend months, years, and even decades in these cells, and WHEREAS, five out of the six sentences that result in solitary confinement in New York State prisons are for non-violent conduct, and WHEREAS, based on information from the Bureau of Criminal Justice Statistics, already 70 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 marginalized people -African-Americans, members of the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex) community, and people with disabilities -are held in solitary confinement at even more disproportionate rates than in the general population, and WHEREAS, medical experts and studies have shown that solitary confinement, which also includes denial of meaningful therapy, denial of phone calls, sensory deprivation, and extreme idleness, can lead to intense suffering and severe deterioration of a person's psychological, physical, and social well-being, and WHEREAS, Juan E. Mendez, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel inhumane and degrading treatment or punishment, has denounced solitary confinement exceeding 15 days, and WHEREAS, in January 2015, the Humane Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, A.4401 (Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry) and S.2659 (Senator Bill Perkins), was introduced in the New York State Assembly and Senate, and WHEREAS, this bill essentially calls for the creation of alternatives to isolated confinement; states that no person may be held in isolated confinement more than 15 consecutive days nor 20 days total in any 60 -day period; restricts criteria for placement in isolated confinement; and bans special populations from isolated confinement: person 21 -years or younger; 55 -years or older; with a physical, mental or medical disability; who is pregnant; or who is perceived to be LGBTI, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel and the Public Safety Committees, That the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee supports the passage of HALT by the New York State Assembly and Senate and strongly urges the Tompkins County Legislature to adopt this resolution in support of the passage of HALT, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Assembly and Senate to pass A4401/S 2659 The Human Alternatives to Long -Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act, RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo; Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie; Senate Majority Coalition Leader Dean Skelos; Senate Majority Coalition Leader Jeffrey Klein; United States Congressman Tom Cole; Senator Andrea Stewart -Cousins; Senator Thomas O'Mara; Senator James Seward; Senator Michael Nozzolio; Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-43: Resolution to Urge New York State to Delay the Start of the STAR Exemption to a Personal Income Tax Credit (ID #5468) 71 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, included in the Governor's 2015-2016 New York State Budget is a proposal to convert the STAR (School Tax Relief Program) real property -tax exemption to a Personal Income Tax (PIT) credit, and WHEREAS, the STAR real property -tax exemption was created in 1998 to address the increasing school taxes and to provide property tax relief, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Assessment approves STAR applications on a yearly basis for both new property owners and owners who turn 65 years of age and are eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Real Property Tax Law, all of the STAR applications for the 2015 Assessment Roll have already been approved and the Department of Assessment is currently processing applications for the 2016 Assessment Roll, and WHEREAS, this transition from property -tax exemption is supported by both the New York State Assessors Association and the New York State Association of County Directors of Real Property Tax Services recognizing that New York State is more well equipped to ensure the accuracy of this exemption, and WHEREAS, this transition to a PIT is proposed to start with any STAR exemption that was granted for property owners who were not eligible as of taxable status date of March 3, 2014, and WHEREAS, this transition would result in much confusion to the local property owner who has already applied with the Department of Assessment on or after March 4, 2014, and WHEREAS, this transition will result in the Tompkins County Department of Assessment sending out approximately 450 denial letters for this exemption which in turn will increase the number of phone calls due in which our assessors have to explain why the denial has to occur when an approval was already legally sent out, and WHEREAS, these denial letters will place an unfunded and likely unintended municipal burden that includes the cost of printing and mailing the denial letters after already having incurred the cost of sending out approval receipts, and WHEREAS, the timing of this proposed transition will result in either a shortage in a taxpayer's escrow account that would then have to be made up in double for the next escrow payment year or the taxpayer's anticipated tax bill will be approximately $600 more for the Basic STAR or $1,200 for the Enhanced STAR than the taxpayer budgeted on his/her own, and WHEREAS, by delaying this desirable transition one assessment year, the confusion, inconvenience, and financial anxiety for the taxpayer can be avoided, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins 72 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 County Legislature petitions New York State to delay to a personal income tax credit for any STAR exemption that was legally granted after the 2015 Assessment Roll to allow the public to be more adequately informed of this important change in their taxes -from a property -tax exemption to personal income tax credit -as of the March 1, 2015, taxable status date, RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie; Senate Majority Coalition Leader Dean Skelos; Senate Majority Coalition Leader Jeffrey Klein; Senator Thomas O'Mara; Senator James Seward; Senator Michael Nozzolio; Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton; Governor Andrew Cuomo; and New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-44: Authorize an Amendment to the Capital Program to Increase the Project Cost of the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths Project (PIN 3950.43 ) (Town of Ithaca) to $1,865,000 and Appropriate $196,266 from the Road (Hig hway) Fund Balance to Support the Pine Tree Road Pedestrian Trails Project (ID #5385) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] David McKenna, Member Kathy Luz Herrera, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler Dooley Kiefer, Peter Stein Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 127 of 2009, dated July 21, 2009, authorizing an agreement with the State of New York whereby Federal sources will furnish major funding for design and construction of the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths Project ("Project"), and by various subsequent resolutions that have authorized funding agreements with Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca, multi -modal grant funding from the State of New York, and design services and approval, the Tompkins County Legislature has demonstrated its commitment and interest in advancing the Project as means to reduce reliance on vehicular transportation and facilitate desired residential and commercial development in the East Hill area, and WHEREAS, the County has included the Project in its Capital Program since 2009, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has authorized the expenditure of $1,468,734 to undertake the Project, and WHEREAS, the federal and state governments have committed $1,198,734 in non-transferrable aid to the Project, and WHEREAS, the remainder of the authorized budget is supported by a commitment of $200,000 from Cornell University, $35,000 from the Town of Ithaca, and $35,000 from Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, during the course of design, and in consultation with the County Legislature, Cornell University, and the Town of Ithaca, certain elements beyond the original plan were incorporated to 73 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 facilitate the use of the trail by both pedestrians and bicyclists, reduce the burden of long-term maintenance, and meet Americans with Disabilities Act standard so that individuals with disabilities will enjoy full access to the trail, and WHEREAS, the incorporation of those additional design standards and elements resulted in additional project costs that exceed budgeted revenues by approximately $400,000, and WHEREAS, the state and federal grants for the project do not vary with the cost of the project, leaving any budget gap to be funded by the local partners, and WHEREAS, Cornell University has agreed to increase its contribution to the project by $200,000, raising its total commitment to $400,000, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has agreed to increase its contribution to the project by $35,000, raising its total commitment to $70,000, and WHEREAS, as a means to achieve the long-term economic, environmental, and quality -of -life benefits associated with the Project, and to secure a $1.2 million investment of State and Federal funds in local infrastructure, it is in the County's interest to increase its investment by $161,266 to $196,266, which will allow the project to move forward as designed and without delay, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the 2015-19 Capital Program be amended to reflect a total project cost for the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Trails Project to $1,865,000 and to reflect a funding contribution of $400,000 from Cornell University, $70,000 from the Town of Ithaca, and $196,266 from Tompkins County, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be, and hereby is, authorized to allocate $196,266 from the Road (Highway) Fund Balance to the Pine Tree Road Pedestrian Project Capital Account (HZ5103.59239.53.14): HZ FUND - HIGHWAY FACILITIES AND PROJECTS Increase Revenue Account: HZ5103.45035.53.14 - Interfund (D) $196,266 Increase Expense Account: HZ5103.59239.53.14 - Pine Tree Road $196,266 D FUND - COUNTY ROAD Increase Expense Account: D5110.54802 - Contribution to Construction $196,266 SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Negative Declaration issued and on file with Clerk of the Legislature; no further action required) ********** Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to the agenda. Mr. Lane gave Ms. Robertson permission to withdraw the appointment to the Downtown Ithaca Alliance from the agenda. Approval of Appointments Under the Consent Agenda 74 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa Recreation Partnership Will Burbank - Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 Greater Ithaca Activities Center Board Kathy Luz Herrera - Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 Economic Development Loan Oversight Committee Martha Robertson - Economic Development Committee Chair - no set term * * * * * * * * * * Approval of Resolutions Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa Resolution 2015-45: Aut horizing an Inter -Municipal Agreement Between the Counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego and Tompkins - Public Health (ID #5457) WHEREAS, Tompkins County is a member of the Central New York (CNY) Epidemiological Alliance and all counties have responsibilities for public health emergency planning and response, and WHEREAS, some public health responses may require public health services that exceed the capacities of the individual County Health Departments, and WHEREAS, the County Health Departments of the CNY Epidemiological Alliance desire to establish an intermunicipal agreement to provide mutual aid to each other during a public health emergency, and RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes an inter -municipal agreement with Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego Counties, RESOLVED, further, That this agreement will be in effect through 2019 with a 60 -day termination clause, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is authorized to finalize and execute an 75 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 inter -municipal agreement with Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego Counties to provide mutual aid during a public health emergency as agreed upon on a case-by-case basis by the Public Health Director. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-46: Correction of Tax Bill - Ithaca Housing Authority (ID #5422) WHEREAS, the Legislature is informed that an error has been made on the 2015 tax roll for the Tompkins County tax bill, namely parcel 104.-1-2 in the City of Ithaca, assessed to the Ithaca Housing Authority, was charged for solid waste annual charges, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Tompkins County is directed to correct the 2015 County tax bill, RESOLVED, further, That the amount of $12,220 be expunged from the 2015 County tax bill. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-47: Refund of Taxes - Groton Housing Redevelopment Company (ID #5421) WHEREAS, the Legislature is informed that an error has been made on the 2015 tax roll for the Tompkins County and Town of Groton tax bill and 2014 tax roll for the Groton School District, namely parcel 5.-4-19.2, assessed to the Groton Housing Redevelopment Co., and WHEREAS, this parcel was made exempt pursuant to an agreement between the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and the Groton Housing Redevelopment Company in 1988 which was not approved by the Board of Representatives until 1991 and the exemption was not started until 1994, and WHEREAS, this parcel was erroneously charged for taxes on the full value of $597,000 when the property should have been exempt for $507,000, giving a taxable value of $90,000, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Tompkins County is directed to refund the 2014 School tax bill and 2015 Town and County tax bill, RESOLVED, further, That the amount of $5,386.18 ($3,475.56 for County and $1,910.62 for Town taxes) and $11,074.40 ($10,758.74 for school taxes and $315.66 for library taxes) be refunded to the property owner. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Resolution 2015-48: Appropriation from Contin gent Fund for Terminal Pay - Tompkins County Mental Health Department (ID #5389) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. 76 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, during 2014, a number of Mental Health employees terminated their employment with Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for reimbursement of terminal pay to the Department from the Contingent fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and Budget, Capital and Finance Committees, that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2014: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 67,907.01 TO: A4311.51000653 Salary - Clinic Supervisor $ 4,013.52 A4311.58800 Fringe $ 2,283.69 A4310.51000782 Salary - Fiscal Coordinator $ 7,457.39 A4310.58800 Fringe $ 4,243.25 A4312.51000591 Salary - Comm Ment Hlth Nurse $ 3,089.26 A4312.58800 Fringe $ 1,757.79 A4311.51000591 Salary - Comm Ment Hlth Nurse $ 13,187.34 A4311.58800 Fringe $ 7,503.60 A4311.51000591 Salary - Comm Ment Hlth Nurse $ 5,740.76 A4311.58800 Fringe $ 3,266.49 A4312.51000591 Salary - Comm Ment Hlth Nurse $ 5,016.16 A4312.58800 Fringe $ 2,854.20 A4311.51000599 Salary - Psychiatric Social Wkr $ 4,776.01 A4311.58800 Fringe $ 2,717.55 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:28 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-4 9: Appointment of Temporary Hearing Panel Mem bers - Temporary Board of Assessment Review (ID #5404) 77 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, the Department of Assessment and the Tompkins County Legislature both concur that the fairest and most equitable way to value property for assessment purposes is on an annual basis at full market value, and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law 523-a permits the Tompkins County Legislature to appoint up to six Temporary Board of Assessment Review members to serve on Administrative Review Panels, and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law 523-a permits the compensation of Temporary Board of Assessment Review Members, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That six Temporary Board of Assessment Review Members, namely Jan deRoos, Robert Walpole, Josh Lower, Michael Cannon, Judy Malys and James Lane, each of them has served in this capacity before, be appointed to serve on Administrative Review Panels, RESOLVED, further, That Temporary Board of Assessment Review members be compensated at a maximum annual compensation of $250. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-50: Tompkins County Adoption of the State of New York Deferred Compensation Plan (ID #5466) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to adopt the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the State of New York and Other Participating Public Jurisdictions (the "Plan") for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is a local public employer eligible to adopt the Plan pursuant to Section 5 of the State Finance Law, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has reviewed the Plan established in accordance with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law of the State of New York, and 78 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan is to encourage employees to make and continue careers with Tompkins County by providing eligible employees with a convenient and tax -favored method of saving on a regular and long-term basis and thereby provide for their retirement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County hereby adopts the Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be authorized to enter into a contract as required or necessary for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Plan on behalf of the County, RESOLVED, further, That the Administrative Services Agency is hereby authorized to file copies of these resolutions and other required documents with the President of the State of New York Civil Service Commission. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Public Safety Committee Resolution 2015-51: Urging New York State to Fund Probation Departments and Other Impacted County Departments and Agencies t he Full Cost s Associated with Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 18 Years of Age (ID #5464) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Will Burbank, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 131 on April 9, 2014, to establish the Commission on Youth, Public Safety and Justice instructing the Commission to develop a concrete plan to raise the age of criminal responsibility in New York State and make specific recommendations on how the juvenile and criminal justice systems can better serve youth, improve outcomes, and protect communities, and WHEREAS, the Commission completed its report on December 31, 2014, recommending raising the age of criminal responsibility from age 16 to age 18 over a two-year period to be completed in a phased -in approach, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature fully supports the Commission's recommendation and believes that youth will be better served by raising the age of criminal responsibility to age 18 and that the Diversion services provided by Probation will provide positive benefit, and WHEREAS, Division of Criminal Justice Statistics reveal the number of arrests among 16 and 17 year olds statewide in calendar year 2013 was 33,347 and that under the proposed change these youth will now be shifted from the criminal courts to local Probation Departments for Intake and Diversion services, and WHEREAS, the Governor's proposal recommends that the violation -level offenses of 79 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Harassment 2nd and Disorderly Conduct shall also be diverted to Probation Departments for Intake and Diversion services, thus adding a previously unseen population to the workload of Probation staff, and WHEREAS, the Governor's proposal recommends Probation Departments hire Family Engagement Specialists and provide a continuum of diversion services that range from minimal intervention for low-risk youth to evidence -based service for high-risk youth, and WHEREAS, Probation Departments will not be able to absorb the influx of youth requiring Intake and Diversion services at current staffing levels and will require additional staff to perform these duties, and WHEREAS, these added burdens to county Probation Departments come as the State share of probation costs has fallen from 46.5% in 1990 to less than 12% in 2014, and WHEREAS, other county departments and agencies may be similarly affected by the increase in the age of criminal responsibility in areas that range from juvenile detention to community support services, and do not have alternative sources of income to support the cost of additional responsibilities and services, and WHEREAS, counties cannot absorb the financial cost associated with raising the age without 100% State funding of the additional staff and services required by the Governor's proposal, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature acknowledges the good faith of the Governor in pledging that all costs associated with changing the age of criminal responsibility will be borne by the State, but is concerned that this pledge may be undermined by the Governor's proposed language of funding for Probation citing "The Commissioner (DCJS) shall, subject to an appropriation made available for such purpose, establish and provide funding to probation departments....", and WHEREAS, counties have long suffered unilateral reductions in State funding when such "subject to appropriation" language is incorporated in legislation, and appropriations are subsequently diminished or not enacted, and WHEREAS, the State -imposed cap on increases in county property tax levies eliminates the capacity of county departments or agencies that may be affected by the change in the age of criminal responsibility to support the cost of such additional burdens associated with this new State mandate, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature calls on the State Legislature to support the Commission's plan to raise the age of criminal responsibility to eighteen, RESOLVED, further, That the State Legislature enact legislation that fully, permanently, and unambiguously obligates the State to pay for 100% of all new costs incurred by county Probation Departments and other county departments and agencies affected by raising the age of criminal responsibility, RESOLVED, further, That language be included to set aside designated funds from which counties can draw upon, eliminating the need for counties to exceed the 2% tax cap, RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be delivered to the Governor; the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders and the Assembly Majority and Minority Leaders; Senators Nozollio, Seward, and O'Mara; Assemblywoman Lifton; and the New York State Association of Counties. 80 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 17, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 3/3/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] Will Burbank, Member James Dennis, Vice Chair Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Nathan Shinagawa Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. McKenna, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session at 8:14 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting returned to open session at 8:56 p.m. Adi ournment The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. 81 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 4-21-15 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed] Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Excused Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Late 5:31 PM 7:17 PM Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member IPresent Proclamations Proclamation - Fair Housing Month (ID # 5520) Mr. Lane read and declared the month of April 2015 as Fair Housing Month in Tompkins County and presented a proclamation to the following individuals: Karen Baer, Human Rights Director; Norma Jayne, Executive Officer for the Ithaca Board of Realtors; Melissa Miller Fedrizzi Ithaca Board of Realtors President; and Scott Jones, Ithaca Board of Realtors Equal Opportunity Committee Chair. Stand Up for Transportation Day - April 9, 2015 Mr. Lane also read and declared April 9, 2015, as Stand Up for Transportation Day in Tompkins County and presented a proclamation to Fernando de Aragon, Director of the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Victor Tiffany, Town of Danby resident, spoke about the Trans -Pacific Partnership and how the President is trying to put it forward through Fast Track without the ability to make any amendments. He finds this to be unconstitutional since it is Congress that should be regulating trade agreements with other nations. Following discussions with Congressman Tom Reed's staff he was informed no decision has been made regarding this issue and he encourages the Legislature and the public to ask their representatives to vote against it. 82 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Frank Proto, Town of Caroline resident, spoke of the Robert Wood Johnson Survey showing that once again Tompkins County is among the top five counties in New York State for health care, a title held since 2010. He complimented the Health and Human Services Committee, Public Health Director Mr. Kruppa, and Office for the Aging Director Ms. Holmes. He said clinicians scored in the 90tt' percentile nationwide and should be remembered for National Nurses Month in May. Theresa Alt, Tompkins County Worker Center volunteer, spoke of having reviewed the Economic Development Strategy and noted no working-class people were participants, which she believes led to areas lacking within the document. She said it showed highly -skilled workers are lacking, however, she believes there are many highly -skilled workers that are in lower -level positions since they cannot find work and are turned away. She also spoke of the need to bring wages for adjuncts and graduate students to a level that would allow them to adequately live and pay off student loans. She also noted tourism is an area that historically pays low, yet many public dollars are spent to promote tourism and suggested requiring living wages for those seeking the funds. She also spoke of the need for public ground transportation to nearby communities. Nancy Medsker, Danby resident, spoke of the continued concern regarding the incident on Hornbrook Road and the house that was destroyed. She then gave the balance of her time to speak to Mrs. Cady. Rit Gallucci, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of the Danby incident and his experience working in the juvenile justice system. He said although people don't want to stereotype all public safety officers in the same manner, there may be some not as good as others. He believes there should be a review of all public safety officers and individual situations to determine the full circumstances and how to make things better. Camille Doucet, Danby resident, said many of the questions she and others have regarding the Hornbrook Road incident have not been heard. She then gave the balance of her time to speak to Mrs. Cady. Kathy Russell, Tompkins County Workers Center, spoke on the Coalition for Sustainable Economic Development (CSED) and made the following statement: "We are an alliance of environmental groups and social justice organizations, business leaders, labor representatives, faith organizations, and elected officials united in recognition of the inextricable connection between economic development, environmental protection, and social justice. "CSED advocates for public policies that protect the ecosystem as well as the people who live and work here. Policies that enrich the community, not just monetarily, but also socially, and are based on the recognition that all life is intertwined and inherently valuable. We believe we can no longer pursue business as usual. The problems we face as a community and society are significant. The planet's future health is in danger. Economic inequality is worsening; racial and ethnic divisions are still being exploited; and the shared visions that bind us together as humans are threatened." Melissa Cady, Ithaca resident, spoke of her belief that further investigation regarding the incident at her home on Hornbrook Road should be considered. She shared recordings from her answering machine and stated she had been informed by Undersheriff Robison one photograph of a gun had been "staged". Mrs. Cady stated her belief that the officers should have entered the home to arrest her husband rather than escalate the matter and said she did not understand why the District Attorney and so many law enforcement officers were on the scene, including while she was still in her home. Shari Korthuis, Ithaca resident, also spoke on the Trans -Pacific Partnership and how it is believed 83 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 it will expand power to multi -national corporations that will challenge and supersede domestic laws, including environmental, labor, health, and other protections. She expressed concerns that much of the agreement ties in other factors that could affect information and safety. Ms. Korthuis also stated she believes an investigation on the Hornbrook Road incident might be beneficial. Fernando de Aragon, Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the Economic Development Strategy being considered by the Legislature. Tom Seaney, Town of Danby resident, gave his time to speak to Mrs. Cady. Melissa Cady, Ithaca resident, said although her husband did drink she has discovered the preliminary toxicology tests indicated only nicotine was present in his system. She too is waiting for a final autopsy report to be completed to understand more. Mrs. Cady expressed uncertainty and frustration with the findings and condition of what was her home. Sophie Zapala, Town of Ithaca, spoke of her belief that the Legislature should mandate an independent investigation of the Hornbrook Road incident, and to include information on the training of individuals involved. She expressed concern that law enforcement trained by Israelis following 9-11 are more violent and unconcerned about human rights. JoAnn Cipolla-Dennis, Town of Dryden resident, spoke of the San Francisco Police Chief firing seven officers due to homophobic and racial content on computers, which she believes is what a good leader does. She expressed her belief that silence by the Tompkins County Legislature makes it responsible for a death at the Tompkins County Jail and Mr. Cady. She believes the use of military equipment at Hornbrook Road was incorrect and unnecessary and that Mr. Cady was ill and should have had proper assistance. Deborah Cipolla-Dennis, Town of Dryden resident, gave her time to speak to Mrs. Cady. Mrs. Cady reiterated her frustration and again asked that an independent investigation be considered. She expressed a fear of retribution due to questions she asked and said all items associated with memories of her family are gone due to the incident and explained how difficult it is for her to try to survive without means of income. Pastor Michael -Vincent Crea, Town of Varna resident, expressed appreciation to those that spoke. He said he is not an adversary and that he is there to ensure people are properly represented. He expressed a belief that until an investigation is done questions cannot be answered and that one should take place. Report from a Municipal Official(s) Svante Myrick, City of Ithaca Mayor, provided an update on what is happening in the City of Ithaca. Spring cleaning has begun and they continue to repair broken water lines. There is a new noise ordinance that will begin to be enforced next month. He said at the appropriate time, he will speak about the resolution on the agenda this evening concerning the Outreach Worker position and will answer any questions. In response to Ms. Chock's question about the City's Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Myrick said there are six meetings being held over the next several months in all the neighborhoods; the schedule of meetings can be found on the City's webpage. Mr. Myrick also commented that he and the Police Chief are getting together every 84 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Wednesday morning for six weeks at various coffee shops and have invited anyone who wishes to join them. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Kiefer requested the complete statement read by Kathy Russell concerning the Coalition for a Sustainable Economic Development be included in the minutes. Presentation - 2015 Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy Mr. Shinagawa was excused at this time. Economic Development Committee Resolution 2015- 52: Accepting and Committing to Participate in Imp lementation of the 2015 Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy (ID #5440) It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to change the title of the resolution from "Accepting and Committing to Implementation of the 2015 Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy" to Accepting and Committing to Participate in Implementation of the 2015 Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy" and to change the date in the first Resolved from January 8, 2015, to March 31, 2015. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein NAYS: Carol Chock EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, in 1997, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives charged Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) with the preparation of an Economic Development Strategy to guide countywide activities related to economic development and provide an agenda for positive action, and WHEREAS, the Economic Development (ED) Strategy prepared for Tompkins County was accepted by the County Board of Representatives in July, 1999, and WHEREAS, TCAD initiated a planning process to update the ED Strategy in 2005, and the Tompkins County Legislature accepted the 2006 Economic Development Strategy for Tompkins County, dated July 18, 2006, as a guide to continuing and future economic development initiatives and activities intended to benefit all residents of Tompkins County in the years to come, and WHEREAS, TCAD initiated a planning process to update the ED Strategy in 2014, involving about one hundred fifty civic, business, and citizen leaders coupled with a research component to provide in-depth information and background data, and WHEREAS, the process of updating and revising the Economic Development Strategy was coordinated with the revisions to the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan, Planning for our Future 2015, and 85 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategy for Tompkins County 2015 to 2020, DRAFT Version P, dated January 8, 2015, was approved by the Board of TCAD on January 15, 2015, and WHEREAS, while further discussion, analysis, and action will be needed to achieve implementation of the three major goals, a strategy document has been developed that offers a sound approach to economic development and will serve as the basis for continuing discussion by the Legislature and the community, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and has a record of taking a comprehensive approach to economic development and fostering collaboration to achieve planning and development goals, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accepts the 2015 Economic Development Strategy for Tompkins County, dated March 31, 2015, as a guide to continuing and future economic development initiatives and activities intended to benefit all residents of Tompkins County in the years to come, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County pledges to participate in strategies that will lead to fulfillment of the 2015 Economic Development Strategy for Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-53: Designation of Tompkins County as a Single Workforce Development Area (ID #5514) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 replaces the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and requires that there be established a "Workforce Development Area", in which employment and training programs will be administered, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is presently a single -county Workforce Investment Area under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board unanimously desires designation of Tompkins County as a single Workforce Development Area under the new legislation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature endorses and supports application to the Governor of the State of New York and the New York State Department of Labor to designate Tompkins County as a single Workforce Development Area under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, RESOLVED, further, That the Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the documentation being developed by the New York State Department of Labor when it becomes available, 86 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That certified copies of this resolution be sent to the New York State Department of Labor. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 54: Abolishing of the Work force Invest ment Board Under th e Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and Creation of the Workforce Development Board Under th e Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (ID #5515) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: Dooley Kiefer, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa Lane, WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 required the establishment of workforce investment boards in local communities, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County created the Workforce Investment Board, comprised of a diverse policy-making group to address the variety of workforce needs and work with employers, employees, and job seekers, and WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and by doing so changes the structure of workforce investment boards, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the Workforce Investment Board formed under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is hereby abolished, and the Workforce Development Board as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 be hereby created effective April 21, 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015- 55: Au thorizing an Appropriat ion of $20,000 from t he Contingent Fund to Support a Community Outreach Worker Program in Downtown Ithaca (ID #5451) It was MOVED by Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to amend the last Whereas and change "Administration" to "Library" as originally proposed. Mr. Mareane said this funding would be target funding and if the program was eliminated, the target for the Department would be reduced. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to Call the Question. THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment to change "Library" to "Administration" in last Whereas: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Dennis and Lane), Noes - 10, Excused - 2 (Legislators Robertson and 87 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Shinagawa). AMENDMENT FAILED. It was MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to Call the Question on the resolution. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Burbank, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 4 (Legislators Chock, Herrera, Klein, and McBean-Clairborne). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. A short roll call vote taken. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been engaged in the long and thoughtful process of rebuilding its downtown, including the complete redesign of the Ithaca Commons in an effort to create a downtown space where every person feels welcome and where businesses and services thrive, and WHEREAS, much attention has been paid to understanding the needs, concerns, and wishes of the various downtown stakeholders (e.g., merchants, shoppers, tourists, visitors, restaurant goers, eatery owners, service providers, landlords, tenants, etc.) in order to effectively provide and promote continually positive and inclusive stakeholder experiences for those living in, working in, and visiting Ithaca's downtown area, and WHEREAS, a Steering Committee comprised of designees of the City, County, Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), and Family and Children's Service (F&CS) ("the Funding Partners") was tasked with looking into ways to help promote an inclusive and positive downtown experience, and the result was development of the Community Outreach Worker Program, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Community Outreach Worker Program is to create an effective infrastructure for developing, monitoring, and promoting a universally -applied standard of conduct for individuals in the targeted downtown that is both inclusive and encourages tolerance by way of referral, education/outreach, equal access, mediation, and conflict resolution, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has authorized the expenditure of $20,000 to support the Community Outreach Worker initiative, and the DIA $10,000 for the same, and WHEREAS, F&CS has committed to serve as the employer of the Community Outreach Worker position envisioned by this initiative and has graciously committed to devote substantial overhead and other resources in addition to the above -noted funding in furtherance of the success of this program, and WHEREAS, the Funding Partners will have an opportunity to evaluate a sizable portion of the inaugural year of this initiative when considering funding ensuing years of this initiative, and WHEREAS, in support of the City of Ithaca's exploration and potential implementation of such a Community Outreach Worker Program, the Tompkins County Legislature appropriated $20,000 to the 2015 County Contingent account to contribute to the program, subject to additional legislative review of the details of the program and also to confirm that funding had been committed to the program by the City of Ithaca and other funding partners, and 88 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 WHEREAS, the Legislature directed that if the funds are released from the Contingent account, they be allocated to Tompkins County Administration to assure that Community Outreach Worker Program will extend to the Green Street corridor adjacent to the Library, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services, the Government Operations, and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the County Administrator be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the City and Family and Children's Service in furtherance of the initiative detailed in this resolution, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $20,000 TO: A1230.54400 County Administration Program Expense $20,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 8:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Carol Chock, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Victor Jorrin - County Staff representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Soil and Water Conservation District Aaron Ristow - At -large representative - term expires December 31, 2017 Advisory Board on Indigent Representation Jason Leifer - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Library Board of Trustees Janet Corson-Rikert - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Air Services Board Michael Stamm - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Downtown Ithaca Alliance 89 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Nathan Shinagawa; term expires April 15, 2016 * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda * * * * RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: Carol Chock, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa Resolution 2015-56: Delegation of Authority to Authorize Certain Tax Refunds and Credits of $2,500 and Under (ID #5361) WHEREAS, Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax -levying body to delegate the correction of tax rolls due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry (an unlawful entry is any information on the tax roll that violates the Real Property Tax Law), and WHEREAS, Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax -levying body to delegate the payment of tax refunds due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Government Operations Committee, that such delegation would increase efficiency in processing said refunds and therefore be beneficial to the taxpayer, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit corrections and/or refund recommendations to the County Administrator, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to allow payments of bills where a recommended refund or credit is $2,500 or less, without prior audit by the tax -levying body, in compliance with Paragraph 9 (a), (c) of Section 554, and Paragraph 8 (a), (c), (d), and Paragraphs 9 and 10 of Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That any refund or credit over $2,500 must be approved by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to Paragraphs 8 (a), 9, and 10 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law, except for refunds amounting to over $2,500 as a result of Real Property Tax Law Article 7 litigation ordered by the New York State Supreme Court, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall transmit on or before the 15th day of each month a report to the Tompkins County Legislature of all the corrections and refunds processed, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-57: Authorizing Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 12 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for De sign, Bidding, Administ rative and Part Time Construction Observation Services for the ARFF/ CFR (Air craft, Rescu e, and Fire Fighting/Crash, Fire, and Rescue) Building Roof Repair at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5482) 90 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 WHEREAS the total roof project is estimated to be $150,000 and the State Grant is $120,000 (80%) with the remaining $30,000 (20%) coming from Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has awarded the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport a Grant under the 2014 Aviation Capital Grant Program, and WHEREAS the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 12 is $31,200, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Supplemental Agreement No. 12 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for Design, Bidding, Administrative, and Part Time Construction Observation Services in the amount of $31,200 be approved and financing of the contract is as follows: NYSDOT - 2014 Aviation Capital Grant Program (80%) $24,960.00 Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) $ 6,240.00 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute the required documents, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to make payments for this project until reimbursement is received from the NYSDOT. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1-6 ********** Resolution 2015-5 8: Authoriz ing Acceptance of a Ne w York State Departm ent of Tra nsportation (NYSDOT) "2014 Aviation Capital Grant Pr ogram" Grant to Accom plish Repairs to the ARFF/C FR (Aircraf t, Rescue, and Fire Fighting/Crash, Fire, Rescu e) Building Roof - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5483) WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) under the "2014 Aviation Capital Grant Program", in the amount of $120,000 (Total Project $150,000) to assist with Repairs to the ARFF/CRF (Aircraft, Rescue, and Fire Fighting/Crash, Fire, Rescue) Building Roof, and WHEREAS, the estimated maximum cost of this project is as follows: NYSDOT Share (80.0%) $120,000 Local Share (20.0%) $ 30,000 Total $150,000 , and WHEREAS, the local share will come from the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) and have no impact on the Airport's operational budget, and WHEREAS, the Legislature will review and approve all proposed engineering and construction contracts prior to any work commencing, and WHEREAS, in the event that said engineering or construction contracts are not approved by the Legislature, this grant will be returned to the NYSDOT for use at another airport, now therefore be it 91 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the grant offer from the NYSDOT of $120,000 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -1 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 59: Au thorizing the Tompkins County Pu blic Library to Utiliz e for Library Purposes the Space Formerly Occupied by the Finger Lakes Library System within the Tompkins County Library Building (ID #5489) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature recognizes the great value of the Tompkins County Public Library ("TCPL") in serving the varied needs of our diverse community, and WHEREAS, for generations, Tompkins County has provided substantial support to the TCPL, both in direct and substantial financial contributions and also in the provision of high-quality, well- maintained space provided without charge, and WHEREAS, after study of various alternatives, the County determined that the relocation of the TCPL from its facility on Cayuga Street to the former Woolworth's Building at the intersection of Green Street and Cayuga Street would be the most cost-effective approach to maintaining a quality library that served the community's needs, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 233, dated September 28, 1998, this Legislature amended the 1998 Capital Program to purchase and renovate the Woolworth's Building for use as the County Library, using a substantial gift from the Park Foundation to assist with the cost of acquiring and improving the property for Library purposes, and WHEREAS, since the relocation of the TCPL to its current space on Green Street in the year 2000, the number of users of the Library has grown steadily to 430,000 users in 2013 and the scope of services and programs provided to the public has expanded significantly; and WHEREAS, over that 15 -year period, library utilization patterns have changed markedly, particularly as the digital "revolution" has become an ingrained part of our lives and culture, and WHEREAS, after occupying the Green Street location for 15 years, the opportunities and limitations of the existing space configuration have become evident, and WHEREAS, with the 2000 relocation of the TCPL to its current location, the County has leased a 6,112 -square foot portion of the facility to the Finger Lakes Library System under a 10 -year lease that was extended for five additional years in 2010, and WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, the Finger Lakes Library System has now relocated its operations to a facility within the Town of Dryden, leaving the space within the Library vacant, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Library System's annual rental payment to the County was eliminated in the 2015 budget, and WHEREAS, in keeping with the County's intent when it acquired and improved the property for the purpose of housing the County Library, and consistent with a 2008 space study commissioned by the Library, the TCPL has a strong and vital interest in utilizing the space vacated by the Finger Lakes Library, and 92 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 WHEREAS, in furtherance of that interest, and as a means of minimizing the cost burden to the County, the TCPL Foundation has embarked on a fund-raising campaign that has raised $2 4 million to date and has a total fundraising goal of $2.75 million, and WHEREAS, prior to proceeding with design and other work related to the use of the space vacated by the Finger Lakes Library System, the TCPL has requested an affirmation by the County Legislature that the vacated 6,112 square feet shall be made available by the County and without charge to the Tompkins County Public Library, provided that the space is used for Library purposes, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature wishes to provide such assurances to TCPL, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature does hereby grant the Tompkins County Public Library the authority to utilize the space formerly occupied by the Finger Lakes Library System under the same terms as the TCPL's occupancy of the remainder of the County Library facility. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-60: Approval of 2015 Succession of Members of the County Legislature to Serve in the Absence of the Chair and Vice Chair (ID #5370) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, Section 2.06 of the County Charter, specifies the succession of members of the Legislature be designated annually by resolution to serve in the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, and WHEREAS, the Government Operations Committee recommends the chairs of standing committees be designated taking into consideration availability and Legislative experience, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following order of succession of County Legislators for the year 2015 or until successors are appointed be approved to serve in the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair: Dooley Kiefer Martha Robertson Nathan Shinagawa SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-61: Scheduling a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. a of 2015 — Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Exclud ed from the Dangerous Fireworks D efinition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) (ID #5481) 93 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [11 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Will Burbank Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 that amends the New York State Penal Law, the Executive Law and the General Business Law to place further restrictions on the sale of dangerous fireworks, while at the same time recognizing that certain fireworks should not be labeled as "dangerous" when they pose little to no danger to the public, and should therefore be available for retail sale and public sale, and WHEREAS, the County is considering adopting a local law allowing for sparkling devices to be excluded from the dangerous fireworks defmition as permitted by New York State Penal Law section 405(5)(b), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on April 21, 2015, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. a of 2015 - Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b). At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015-6 2: Authoriz ing a Public Hearing on Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local La w Governing the Sale, Ap plication, and Disposal of Waste A ssociated wi th Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Storage Activities (ID #5523) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, in order to safeguard the health of its residents and natural environment, the County Legislature is considering a local law that would ban the sale, application, and disposal of waste associated with oil and natural gas exploration, extraction, and storage activities, now therefore be it 94 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on April 21, 2015, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local Law Governing the Sale, Application, and Disposal of Waste Associated with Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Storage Activities. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Short EAF prepared) * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-63: Endorsing State Legislation S2550 and A05405 - Extending Existing Sales an d Use Tax Authority of the County of Tompkins (ID #5459) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has had the authority to enact an additional one percent of sales and use taxation since December 1, 1992, and has enacted such tax, and WHEREAS, this authority has been exercised since that date and expires November 30, 2015, and WHEREAS, this Legislature by Resolution No. 12 of 2015 requested the members of the New York State Senate and Assembly who represent Tompkins County to sponsor and support legislation extending this authority beyond November 30, 2015, and they have done so and have introduced 52550/A05405 "AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the County of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes" that extends this authority to November 30, 2017, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That this Legislature endorses and requests State approval of legislation known as S2550 and A05405, and urges its elected representatives in the Senate and the Assembly to support this legislation. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-64: Legislative Approval of th e Tentative Agreement Between To mpkins County and the Civil Service Employees' Associat ion, Inc., Local 1000, AFSME, AFL -CI 0 Tompkins County Blue Collar Unit #8900-01 (ID #5521) 95 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees' Association (CSEA), Blue Collar Unit, expired on December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, negotiations for a successor agreement began on April 24, 2014, and continued until CSEA declared impasse on July 24, 2014, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the parties conducted two and one half sessions of mediation sessions with the assigned Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) Mediator, Murray Solomon, and those efforts brought the teams closer to a settlement and thereafter the parties continued to meet on their own, and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2015, the parties reached an agreement for a three-year contract, January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, which extends many of the terms and conditions of the previous three-year agreement with the following language and economic changes summarized in the Resolved clause below, and WHEREAS, on March 30, 2015, the Union held a ratification vote of its membership, where the contract was approved, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees Association, Blue Collar Unit, for the period January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017, is hereby approved with the following language and economic changes: ARTICLE 4 - COMPENSATION: Annual Salary Increases January 1, 2015 wage increase 2.25% on the 2014 base January 1, 2016 wage increase 2.25% on the 2015 base January 1, 2017 wage increase 2.25% on the 2016 base 2015 wage increases will be paid retroactively to January 1, 2015, due by 4/30/15 Effective 1/1/2015 all Cleaner's will move from labor grade 4 to labor grade 5 (currently there are no titles in grade 5) the base hourly rate for a Cleaner will increase effective 1/1/2015 by $0.43/hour. The County has stated a desire to move all cleaners to 37.5 hours per week. Employees will be given two weeks advance notice of the schedule change. Change to 37.5 hours shall take place no later than 1/1/2016. Longevity Payment Effective 1/1/2017 the longevity payment amount for employees with 20-25 years of service shall increase $50 from $500 to $550. Effective 1/1/2017 the longevity payment amount for employees with 25 years or more years of service, shall increase $100 from $550 to $650. Call -In Time 96 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Delete 8.c)iii: "In the event the County determines that overtime is necessary, it shall be offered to Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technicians first, and in order of greatest to least seniority, before the overtime can be offered to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor." ARTICLE 6 - WORK WEEK Delete: "Employees hired in the title of Cleaner after 1/1/94 automatically accept the work week assigned by the department head or designee." The rest of the paragraph is unchanged. ARTICLE 11 - VACATION Amend 6.(d): In the Airport Division, a maximum of two (2) employees shall be granted vacation for the same week. Vacation requests will have to be submitted between December 1st and the 15th for the first 6 months of the up -coming year, schedule will be posted by January 1st. This pick will be seniority based, and limited to 80 hours of benefit time containing only one holiday. All other requests submitted after December 15th shall be granted on a "first come, first serve" basis. The second request period will be from March 1st through the 15th for the 2nd 6 months of that year. This pick will be seniority based, and limited to 80 hours of benefit time containing only one holiday. All other requests submitted after March 15th shall be granted on a "first come, first serve" basis. Determination of the number of people off is at the sole discretion of the Airport Director, or his/her designee based on operational needs. ARTICLE 15 - BEREAVEMENT Add: Effective 1/1/2015 bereavement days (hours) shall not be adjusted down based on overtime worked in a week. The calculation of overtime pay will be in accordance with Fair Labor Standards overtime calculation for actual hours worked over 40. ARTICLE 19 - HEALTH INSURANCE Add - new employees hired after the ratification date of this contract enroll in Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Platinum Plan on the same employer/employee cost sharing (80/20). Employees enrolled in Platinum shall receive a VEBA of $500 if enrolled in a family plan, $250 if enrolled in an individual plan. No change to the timing for eligibility to receive a VEBA. VEBA for employees hired prior to ratification will remain 5% of premium of any elected insurance plan until 1/1/2018. On 1/1/2018 the VEBA shall become a fixed dollar amount, equal to the 2018 rate, received for enrollments in the PPO, Classic Blue, and Platinum Plan. The CSEA and the County acknowledge the County shall not be required to pay any Cadillac tax or similar tax that may be required pursuant to the ACA. In the event the County's offered health insurance plans are subject to the Cadillac tax, or similar tax required by the ACA, the parties shall enter negotiations as practicable, to reach an agreement in this matter. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on this matter, the impasse resolution mechanism provided in Civil Service Law may be invoked by either party. During such time if the Cadillac tax or any tax is required, the employee shall bear the cost of the tax or shall be permitted to enroll in another county offered health insurance plan during open enrollment. ARTICLE 22 - MEALS PERIODS Add: AIRPORT - Effective September 28, 2014, employees in the titles of Airport Firefighter Operations Technician, Airport Firefighter Operations Technician Trainee, and Airport Operations Supervisor/ARFF Chief shall work a straight shift, receiving a paid meal period for any shift requiring a meal period in accordance with Section 162 of the New York State Department Labor Law. Meal periods shall be taken during the shift as operational conditions permit. Employees acknowledge voluntary consent that the nature of the industry and FAA operational requirements necessitate the employee's meal period may be interrupted. 97 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 It is understood employees in the position of Airport Firefighter Operations Technician, Airport Firefighter Operations Technician Trainee and Airport Operations Supervisor/ARFF are not permitted to leave the Airport premises during their shift, except through a pre -approved arrangement with their supervisor or the department head. ARTICLE 35 - TOOL REIMBURSEMENT Effective 1/1/2015, the tool reimbursement amount shall increase from $400 per year to $600 per year. Effective 1/1/2016, the reimbursement amount shall increase to $700 per year. Effective 1/1/2017, the reimbursement amount shall increase to $800 per year. ARTICLE 39 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Step 3 Arbitration Stage, effective 1/1/2015 parties agree to establish a panel of arbitrators to replace filing with demand for arbitration with New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). EXHIBIT D Assistant Recycling Specialist, and Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist shall be eligible for an annual safety shoe allowance only. Protective/field clothing will be provided by the Department of Solid Waste for employees engaged in field activities. New Article: REWARD AND RECOGNITION Effective 1/1/2015, the cost of the dinners and awards for 25 -year club members, inductees, and their guests, if held, will be paid by the County. The determination of whether to hold an annual event shall be at the sole discretion of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-65: Adoption of Cash Management and Investment Policy (ID #5431) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa WHEREAS, Article 2 -Section 10 of the General Municipal Law requires each local government to authorize depositories for public funds, and WHEREAS, Article 2 -Section 11 of the General Municipal Law requires each local government to authorize Permitted Investments for public funds not required for immediate expenditure, and WHEREAS, Article 3 -Section 39 of the General Municipal Law requires each local government to adopt a comprehensive investment policy which details the local government's operative policy and instructions to officers and staff regarding the investment of public funds, and that the Investment Policy shall be annually reviewed by the local government, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Cash Management and Investment Policy dated February 2015, is hereby adopted. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 98 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 7, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 3/17/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member James Dennis, Vice Chair Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. 99 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 5-5-15 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearings Local Law No. a of 2015 - Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) Mr. Lane called the first public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. concerning the proposed local law entitled Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) and asked if anyone wished to speak. Fred Kramer, BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks of Youngstown Ohio and Pennsylvania resident, thanked the Legislature for considering the effects of the proposed local law. He supports common-sense laws that allow local governments to regulate and monitor the sale and usage of consumer fireworks out in the open and allows people to stay at home to celebrate with safe products. He spoke of concerns expressed by the fire response community and spoke of training opportunities the company offers. Charlie Bussey, Syracuse resident and TNT Fireworks, said New York is the 47th State to legalize the use of sparklers and this law provides Tompkins County with an opportunity to regulate as well as a disincentive to seek out and use more dangerous explosives. These are meant for backyard celebrations and will provide a financial incentive to the County. He spoke of the devices that would be allowed through the local law and said the approved devices are non -aerial ground devices that do not explode and does not include skyrockets, mortars, and firecrackers. Mr. Bussey spoke of safety measures that have been taken and the results that have been experienced in areas where sparklers have been legalized. Tom Parsons, Ithaca Fire Chief, spoke in opposition to the proposed local law and expressed concerns relating to the safety of sparker use and storage. He also expressed concern for the safety of the public and also the fire fighters in the community. Bill Gilligan, Chair of the Ithaca Fire Commissioners, spoke in opposition to the proposed local law and read from a resolution adopted by the Fire Commissioners of the State of New York. He said even though the sale would be limited to a certain time of the year there is evidence to show injuries have occurred outside of that time. He also spoke of his concern to the risk posed to the community's first responders. He asked that the proposed local law be postponed until additional public comment can be received. Mr. Dennis arrived at this time. Lee Shurtleff, Director of Emergency Response and Village of Groton resident, said when the discussion is not about whether a device is dangerous, but is about how dangerous, the discussion is heading down a slippery slope. He spoke against the proposed local law and said the product is inherently unsafe for the community. Ms. Kiefer, Legislator, spoke of the correspondence that has been received in the last couple of years and suggested there be a change to require signage on buildings where fireworks of any sort are stored. She commented how she has heard differing points tonight and asked the County Attorney to respond. Mr. Wood said there is a New York State Law that governs the display of fireworks and usage. The issue is whether that is meant to exclude local regulations and said there is a good argument that the rules set forth by New York State are not meant to be in addition to local rules, but are meant to be the rules; therefore, it does raise a legal issue. Mr. Kramer responded and stated the legislation mandates that all retail stores that sell consumer fireworks must register and display that registration certificate at the place of sale. The vast majority of 100 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 leftover products are sent back to the warehouse and he does not envision a large warehouse of fireworks. Mr. Klein said he has heard from many fire companies from around the County in the last couple of days and would like to withdraw the adoption of the local law from the agenda at the appropriate time. He will request the adoption of the local law to come back to the Legislature at the May 5th meeting. Ms. Chock spoke of events elsewhere where fireworks resulted in injuries and then said she has been at events in Tompkins County where people had purchased devices elsewhere that made people present feel criminalized by being at an event where the discharge of the devices were illegal. She said if the law is approved public education is needed. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:56 p.m. Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local Law Governing the Sale, Application, and Disposal of Waste Associated with Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Storage Activities Mr. Lane called the second public hearing to order at 5:57 p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2015 - A Local Law Governing the Sale, Application, and Disposal of Waste Associated with Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Storage Activities and asked if anyone wished to speak. Joe Wilson, Dryden resident, spoke in support of the proposed local law and the ban of fracking waste in Tompkins County. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:58 p.m. Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Arrived Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Present _ James Dennis Vice Chair Late 5:42 PM Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Excused Peter Stein Member Present 101 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. Lane presented Legislator Peter Stein with a certificate recognizing five years of outstanding service with Tompkins County. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Amanda Manfredo, Danby resident, spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track". Victor Tiffany, Danby resident, also spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track" and how the President is trying to put it forward through Fast Track without the ability to make any amendments and said there is a corporate bias. It is a local concern and one of the most important votes the Legislature will take because the citizens will be the ones who end up paying. Theresa Alt, Volunteer for the Worker's Center, spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track". Joe Wilson, Dryden resident, spoke of the West Dryden pipeline and data being compiled by Bob Howarth and Tony Ingraffea of Cornell University. He urged Legislators to attend a presentation that will be given on April 24th at the Chamber of Commerce by Bob Howarth. He commended the Dryden Town Board for not taking action on amendments that could impact the recent zoning law that could impact the fracking ban. They are looking forward to some public workshops before bringing the matter back. He also supported comments made earlier concerning the resolution entitled Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track". Jeff Shepardson, Community Dispute Resolution Center, distributed information and spoke of trainings for heated meetings they have given across the County and spoke of how the skills learned have been utilized. He said they are hoping to do more work throughout the County and encouraged Legislators to participate or sponsor training in the coming year. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official who wished to speak. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. Lane gave permission to the appropriate Committee Chairs and Legislator(s) to withdraw the following resolutions from the agenda: - Adoption of Local Law No. a of 2015 - Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) (ID # 5478) 102 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - Audit of Final Payment - Matco Electric Corporation - Tompkins County Public Safety Building Fire Alarm Upgrades Project (ID # 5530) - Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track" (ID # 5549) There were no resolutions added to the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Michael Sigler Human Rights Commission Isabelle Ramos; term expires December 31, 2017 Ana Ortiz; term expires December 31, 2017 Program Oversight Committee Affordability Program and the Housing Trust Program Will Burbank - Legislator; no set term Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Michael Sigler Resolution 2015-66: Budget Adjustment for Unity House - Mental Health Department (ID #5500) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment for the following Service Provider: Revenue Acct Title Amount 4321.43486 Office of Mental Health $ 64,900 Supported Housing Funds Appropriation Acct Title Amount 103 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 4321.54400 UNITY HOUSE $ 64,900 Explanation: The budgeted amount for Unity House is currently $112,115. This adjustment request represents an increase in revenue from the New York State Office of Mental Health of $64,900 to be allocated to Unity House for the 2015 calendar year. Of this amount, there is an increase per year model rate as well as additional funding to support short-term crisis transitional housing units following psychiatric hospitalization and to be made available to individuals already in the community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and are at risk of being homeless or of a psychiatric inpatient stay. With these additional funds, the total of funding for 2015 is $177,015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-67: Budget Adjustment for Lakeview - Mental Health Department (ID #5499) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books: Revenue Acct Title Amount 4332.43485 Office of Mental Health Adult Supportive Housing $15,940 Appropriation Acct Title Amount 4332.54400 Adult Supportive Housing (Lakeview Mental Health) $15,940 Explanation: The budgeted amount for the Adult Supportive Housing Unit (Lakeview Mental Health Services) is currently $920,233 for 2015. Due to increases in the model rate from the Office of Mental Health (OMH) of Supported Housing Beds for Tompkins County, there is an additional $15,940 in the revenue and appropriation lines so that the new total funding for 2015 is $936,173. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-68: Budget Adjustment for Racker Center - Mental Health Department (ID #5498) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment for the following Service Provider: Revenue Acct Title 6301.43485 Office of Mental Health Reinvestment Funds Amount Appropriation Acct Title 6301.54400 Franziska Racker Center $ 249,117 Amount $ 249,117 Explanation: The budgeted amount for the Franziska Racker Center is currently $322,517. Due to the 104 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 elimination of COPS supplements, a Medicaid add on revenue stream, attached to the Day Treatment program, and the subsequent conversion to New York State Office of Mental Health State Aid, the funds allocated to the Franziska Racker Center needs to be increased by $249,117 to bring the total allocation for 2015 to $571,634. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-69: Award of Bid — CR 110, Ellis Hollow Road Reconstruction — Phase 2 - Town of Dryden (ID #5535) WHEREAS, the Department of Finance - Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for bids for CR 110, Ellis Hollow Road Reconstruction - Phase 2, and WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received and publicly opened on April 6, 2015, now therefore be it, RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That a contract be awarded to Suit-Kote Corporation of Cortland, New York, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,110,434.63 for the Base Bid and Alternate #1, RESOLVED further, That the funds are available in the Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account #HZ 5325.59239.53.25, RESOLVED further, That the Highway Division is hereby authorized to execute change orders to the contract up to 3.5% of the value of the contract ($74,000), funds to be provided from the Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account (HZ 5325.59239.53.25). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-70: Award of Spring 2015 Community Celebrations Grants (ID #5502) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for community celebrations using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Municipality Celebration Award City of Ithaca 2015 GIAC Festival $1,500 City of Ithaca 2015 Latino Heritage Month $1,500 City of Ithaca 5th Annual Food Justice Fair! $1,000 Town of Groton 7th Annual Verne Morton Memorial Photography Show & Contest $730 Town of Danby Danby Fun Day 2015 $1,600 Town of Dryden Dryden Area Intergenerational Band and Chorus 20th Anniversary $1,000 Town of Dryden Dryden Lake Festival $1,800 Town of Enfield Enfield Harvest Festival $1,600 City of Ithaca First Peoples' Festival $1,000 105 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 City of Ithaca First Unitarian Sesquicentennial Street Fair $700 City of Ithaca Get -Up State Again $1,000 Village of Groton Groton Old Home Days $1,000 City of Ithaca International Mud Day $1,500 City of Ithaca Juneteenth $1,000 Village of Trumansburg Lloyd Dorsey Commemoration $700 Town of Lansing Migration Celebration $1,000 Town of Newfield Newfield Old Home Days $1,600 City of Ithaca Streets Alive! Ithaca 2015 $1,000 City of Ithaca Veterans Day Parade/Ceremony $1,500 Village of Cayuga Heights Village of Cayuga Heights Centennial Celebration - Exhibits $1,000 Village of Trumansburg Winterfest 2015 $1,600 Total $2 5,330 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-71: Spring 2015 New Tourism Initiative Grant Awards (ID #5503) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for New Tourism Initiatives using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Applicant Organization Project Title Award Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom - Center for Transformative Action 2015 Exploring Edu-tourism on Cayuga Lake $1,000 Town of Ulysses Tompkins County Trail Users Information Website $14,500 Finger Lakes Land Trust 2015 Gofingerlakes.org: Connecting Finger Lakes Visitors to Outdoor Recreation Opportunities $4,000 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc. 2015 Macbeth at the Hangar Theatre $7,500 Ithaca Underground 2015-2016 Ithaca Underground Events: Big Day In, Naked Noise & November Music Series (NMS) $4,000 NY farms! Campaign Inc., DBA Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty 2015 Cider Week $4,000 Cayuga Lake Watershed Network 2015 Cayuga Lake SUP Cup $3,800 Total $3 8,800 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * 106 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Resolution 2015-72: Spring 2015 Tourism Project Grant Awards (ID #5504) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for Tourism Projects using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Applicant Organization Project Title Award Wharton Studio Museum 2015 Ithaca International Fantastic Film Festival $15,000 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc. 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival $8,000 Downtown Ithaca Alliance 2015 Winter Fest $12,000 The History Center in Tompkins County 2015 Ithaca Celtic Festival $4,000 Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County 2015 Spring Writes Literary Festival $3,000 Paleontological Research Institution 2015-17 CNC Layers of Life $3,473 Cayuga Lake Watershed Network 2015 CanYou Canoe Cayuga? $2,000 Sciencenter 2015 Early Childhood Curiosity Corner Indoor Expansion $18,327 Center for the Arts at Ithaca (Hangar Theatre) Winter Village Bluegrass & Beyond 2016 $12,500 Total $7 8,300 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolution 2015-73: Spring 2015 Tourism Marketing and Advertising Grant Awards (ID #5505) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for Tourism Marketing and Advertising using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Applicant Organization Project Title Award Finger Lakes Land Trust 2015 Gofingerlakes.org: Connecting Finger Lakes $2,000 Visitors to Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc. 2015 Macbeth at the Hangar Theatre $1,000 107 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Ithaca Underground 2015-2016 Ithaca Underground Events: Big Day In, Naked Noise & November Music Series (NMS) $2,500 NY farms! Campaign Inc., DBA Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty 2015 Cider Week $5,000 Cayuga Lake Watershed Network 2015 Cayuga Lake SUP Cup $1,000 Cayuga Wine Trail, Inc. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail's 22nd Annual Holiday Shopping Spree $5,000 Downtown Ithaca Alliance 2016 A Bite of Ithaca $2,500 Downtown Ithaca Alliance 2015 Commons Reopening Festivities $5,000 Center for the Arts at Ithaca (Hangar Theatre) 2015 Come for the Gorges, Stay for a Show $3,700 Ithaca Farmers Market [2015] [Ithaca Farmers Market Billboard Project] $2,500 Kitchen Theatre Company 2015 Cable Television Ad Campaign for Kitchen Theatre Company $3,700 Wharton Studio Museum 2015 Ithaca International Fantastic Film Festival $2,000 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc. 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival $1,000 Downtown Ithaca Alliance 2015 Winter Fest $2,500 The History Center in Tompkins County 2015 Ithaca Celtic Festival $1,500 Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County 2015 Spring Writes Literary Festival $3,573 Paleontological Research Institution 2015-17 CNC Layers of Life $2,527 Paleontological Research Institution 2015 MOTE Ancient Microworlds $1,000 Total $4 8,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015- 74: Expressing Concern over Lack of Transparency, Possible " Fast Track" Designation, and Potential Negative Effect s on t he Environ ment, Health, Labor, and Local Business from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track" (ID #5548) It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to amend as follows the title of the resolution and revise or add the following paragraphs: Title to read: Expressing Concern over Lack of Transparency, Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and Potential Negative Effects on the Environment, Health, Labor, and Local Business from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track" ADD: WHEREAS, following the immense destruction of World War II, in order to restore international trade, the Bretton Woods accords established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) established the World Bank, and called for establishment of an official "International Trade Organization" (ITO). The ITO never came into being because it was never ratified by the United States Congress. 108 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 However, in 1947 the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was agreed to and has served as the rules under which international trade has since flourished, and REVISE: WHEREAS, 1986-1994 Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations created the World Trade Organization (WTO), which came into effect on January 1, 1995. The WTO makes decisions in an open process in contrast to the closed -door tribunals set up under North American Foreign Trade Authority (NAFTA), and Central America Foreign Trade Authority (CAFTA), as well as significantly expended under the proposed Trans -Pacific Partnership (TPP), which has been under negotiations for the past six years, and REVISE: WHEREAS, this leak demonstrates that the US is leading the push for expanded investor- or corporate- rights provisions while Australia is leading the opposition. This is because Philip Morris is currently challenging Australia's plain -package cigarette regulations (designed to prevent cancer and heart disease) and the Australian Prime Minister has forced inclusion of a footnote in the current draft that ISDS "Does not apply to Australia", and ADD: RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges its Federal representatives: Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Tom Reed to vote against any legislation in favor of the "Fast -Track" process, A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 13, Noes - 0, Excused - 1 (Legislator Sigler). AMENDMENT CARRIED. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] Dooley Kiefer, Member Daniel Klein, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa Peter Stein Michael Sigler WHEREAS, under the U.S. Constitution (Article 1. Section 8) Congress has the power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes" and international trade agreements fall under this rubric, and WHEREAS, over the past decades, U. S. Presidents (Nixon, Clinton, G.W. Bush, and Obama) have pursued Trade Promotion Authority, which gives the President the ability to negotiate trade agreements. Thereafter "Fast -Track" adoption of that agreement has increasingly been employed; it requires that Congress must within 90 days vote on the negotiated trade agreement; however, "Fast - Track" not only allows secret negotiations but also limits Congress's role: bypassing Congressional Committees, allowing minimal debate without the possibility of a filibuster, with no amendments allowed, and only a single yes or no vote on the total package, and WHEREAS, following the immense destruction of World War II, in order to restore international trade, the Bretton Woods accords established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) established the World Bank, and called for establishment of an official "International Trade Organization" (ITO). The ITO never came into being because it was never ratified by the United States Congress. However, in 1947 the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was agreed to and has served as the rules under which international trade has since flourished, and 109 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 WHEREAS, the 1986-1994 Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations created the World Trade Organization (WTO), which came into effect on January 1, 1995. The WTO makes decisions in an open process in contrast to the closed -door tribunals set up under North American Foreign Trade Authority (NAFTA), and Central America Foreign Trade Authority (CAFTA), as well as significantly expanded under the proposed Trans -Pacific Partnership (TPP), which has been under negotiations for the past six years, and WHEREAS, the TPP is being negotiated in secret between the US and eleven Pacific Rim nations: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, with the possibility of China and South Korea joining later, and WHEREAS, after twenty-four rounds of intense, deeply secret negotiations the President is now asking Congress for "Fast -Track" authority for the TPP, which includes rules limiting what our domestic courts can do and giving corporations new rights and privileges that are enforced by supranational closed - door tribunals, and WHEREAS, on March 25th, 2015, 56 pages of the investor chapter of the TPP were revealed by WikiLeaks regarding the "Investor -State Dispute Settlement" (ISDS) provision, which is the secret tribunal process that is above national law or national courts. The leak reveals that the TPP would replicate the ISDS language found in past U.S. agreements under which tribunals have ordered more than $3.6 billion in compensation to foreign investors attacking land use rules; water, energy, and timber policies; health, safety, and environmental protections; financial stability policies and more, and WHEREAS, this leak demonstrates that the US is leading the push for expanded investor- or corporate- rights provisions while Australia is leading the opposition. This is because Philip Morris is currently challenging Australia's plain -package cigarette regulations (designed to prevent cancer and heart disease) and the Australian Prime Minister has forced inclusion of a footnote in the current draft that ISDS "Does not apply to Australia", and WHEREAS, "Fast -Track" is being considered only by the US, while every other government is preserving its right to read the text before speeding its adoption, and WHEREAS, both the TPP and "Fast -Track" are non -transparent, undemocratic, and potentially harmful to the United States economy, workforce, legal systems, food safety, environment, and residents, and are opposed by numerous environmental, health, labor, and good -government organizations, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature regularly takes actions to improve the lives, health, well-being, and environment of the people of Tompkins County, whether or not those decisions impact trans -national corporations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature asks Congress and the President to halt the "Fast - Track" process of the Trans -Pacific Partnership, and instead, to allow the Trans -Pacific Partnership a fully transparent, public debate in Congress until its impacts are fully assessed by all stakeholders, in order to protect the rights of the people of Tompkins County, the best interests of our local businesses and workforce, the health of our environment, and the sovereignty of all levels of government, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges its Federal representatives, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Tom Reed, to vote against any legislation in favor of the "Fast -Track" process, 110 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to President Barack Obama, President of the Senate, Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; Senator Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader; Senator Harry Reid, Minority Leader; Senator John Thune, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senator David Vitter, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Chairman of the Committee on Finance; Senator Ron Wyden, Committee on Finance; Speaker of the House, John A. Boehner; House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy; House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; Representative Paul D. Ryan, Chairman on Ways and Means; Representative Fred Upton, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; Representative Steve Chabot, Chairman of Small Business; Senator Daniel Coates, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee; Senator Amy Klobuchar; Representative Kevin Brady; Representative Carolyn Maloney; Senator Charles Schumer; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Representative Tom Reed; Governor Andrew Cuomo; Senator James Seward; Senator Michael Nozzolio; Senator Tom O'Mara; Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton; New York State Association of Counties; and municipalities within Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-75: Acceptance of Grant f rom the Pa rk Foundation for the Solari ze Tompkins/Renewable Heating and Building Efficiency Program (ID #5544) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Solar Tompkins has created the tentatively titled "ReHeat Tompkins" initiative to accelerate the transition of home heating away from fossil fuels via deployment of super -efficient air- and ground -source heat pumps in combination with improvement of building efficiency through better insulation and air -sealing, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County submitted a grant request to the Park Foundation, on behalf of Solar Tompkins, to provide funding for the "ReHeat Tompkins" program, and WHEREAS, the County has been awarded a grant from the Park Foundation in the amount of $65,000, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning is prepared to administer this grant, and WHEREAS, the "ReHeat Tompkins" program would support two policies of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (2015): • Promote energy efficient housing • Increase the use of local and regional renewable energy sources and technologies , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County act as fiscal sponsor for the project with the Solar Tompkins Board of Directors retaining responsibility for decision-making and project implementation, 111 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the County hereby accepts Park Foundation funds in the amount of $65,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to the 2015 budget: Revenues A8027.42070 Expenditures A8027.54400 Contributions from Private Agencies TOTAL REVENUES Program Expenses TOTAL EXPENDITURES $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-21 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-7 6: Ado ption of Local Law No. 1 of 20 15 - A Local Law Governing the Sale, Application, and Disposal of Waste Associated with Oil and Natural Gas Exploration, Extraction, and Storage Activities (ID #5524) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: EXCUSED: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein Michael Sigler Lane, WHEREAS, toxins and radioactive materials found in oil and gas waste are detrimental to the public health and should be kept out of the County water supply and off County roadways, and WHEREAS, due to the significant public health risks, and to ensure the safety of future generations, this Legislature hereby finds it necessary to prohibit the introduction of such waste into treatment facilities, roadways, and real property located within Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Local Law No. 1 of 2015 - A Local Law Governing the Sale, Application, and Disposal of Waste Associated with Oil and Natural Gas Exploration, Extraction, and Storage Activities is hereby adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF prepared) * * * * * * * * * * 112 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Resolution 2015-77: Amendment of the 2015 Tompkins County Budget to Reflect Appropriation of 2015-16 Budgets for the Ithaca -Tom pkins County Transportation Council and Authorization to Implement the Amendment (ID #5494) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County serves as the Host Agency for the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Ithaca -Tompkins County area, and WHEREAS, the County has a contract with the New York State Department of Transportation to provide funding for the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council through grants provided by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council has grant authorizations for its 2015-2016 fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2015, and ending March 31, 2016, in the amounts of $283,234 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and $39,945 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and WHEREAS, the Policy Committee of the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council has adopted resolution 2015-01, APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 ITHACA-TOMPKINS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL OPERATING BUDGET, which requests that the Host Agency (Tompkins County) take the appropriate actions to fully implement said operating budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the budgets for the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council, as presented in "ATTACHMENT A" to this resolution, be amended in the 2015 Tompkins County budget and that the County Finance Director be authorized to expend such funds for the period from April 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-20 113 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Recess ATTACHMENT A 2015-2016 ITCTC Operating Budget CODE DESCRIPTION 2015-2016 FHWA 2015-2016 FTA 2015-2016 TOTAL REVENUES .4959 FEDERAL AID GRANT $278,496 $39,945 $318,441 REPROGRAMMED FUNDS $4,738 $0 $4,738 TOTAL REVENUES $283,234 $39,945 $323,179 EXPENSES: COMBINED SALARIES 171,553 23,172 194,725 .8800 FRINGE 96,928 13,092 110,020 .2206 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 .2210 OTHER EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 .2214 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 464 0 464 .2230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 300 200 500 .4303 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500 200 700 .4330 PRINTING 700 0 700 .4332 BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS 300 0 300 .4342 FOOD 200 0 200 .4400 PROGRAM EXPENSE 0 0 0 .4402 LEGAL ADVERTISING 1,250 400 1,650 .4412 TRAVEL/TRAINING 2,500 750 3,250 .4414 LOCAL MILEAGE 800 599 1,399 .4416 PROFESSIONAL DUES 900 0 900 .4424 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,200 500 1,700 .4425 SERVICE CONTRACTS 500 0 500 .4432 RENT 1,000 0 1,000 .4442 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES 1,875 0 1,875 .4452 POSTAGE SERVICES 264 532 796 .4472 TELEPHONE 1,000 250 1,250 .4618 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CHARGE 1,000 250 1,250 TOTA L EXPENSES $283,234 $39,945 $323,179 * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:39 p.m. Public Safety Committee Mr. Shinagawa, Chair, reported the Committee met yesterday and accept the report from the Sheriff s office called "After Action Report: 127 Hornbrook Road. The Committee also discussed the next action steps relating to that incident on Hornbrook Road and gave authority to reach out to the Department of Justice for technical assistance to review what happened and provide recommendations on how to better handle a situation like that in the future. If it is found that the inquiry to the Depai tiuent of 114 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Justice will take too long or is not an option, the Committee authorized him and the County Administrator to draft an RFP (Request for Proposals) that will be submitted to experts to get a look at it in an independent way. No information is available yet on the cost and that is why it will be important to have a very defined scope. Mr. Dennis stated he did not support the action for next steps. Mr. Klein asked about the RFP process and the cost of it coming back to the Legislature, Mr. Shinagawa said this would require Legislature approval. Ms. Herrera said she would like decisions about this to come to the full Legislature and said it sounds like there is a potential option that doesn't involve spending money and asked if that was investigated. Mr. Shinagawa clarified that is currently being looked at but it will take six to eight weeks to get an answer from the Department of Justice and is subject to the Depaament getting funds. Ms. Kiefer hopes the full Legislature will be able to review the scope. She also stated there has been continuing concerns from Danby officials that have not been answered and asked how they will be addressed. Mr. Shinagawa said he has spoken to the Undersheriff and he would like to have a meeting with the Danby officials and Legislator Klein to see that they are adequately answered. Mr. Shinagawa said the committee also discussed body cameras; the policy is not yet complete. The County is very much in-line with the City of Ithaca and the City Attorney is reviewing the policy and he expects something to be ready for the next Committee meeting. While the policy is being developed RFP responses have been received for the technology piece. The County Administrator has developed a clear communication protocol when critical incidents take place that the Committee adopted. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne asked if discussion on the body cameras could also include a discussion of dash cameras. Economic Development Committee Resolution 2015-78: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. b of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County (ID #5518) Ms. Herrera said she supports this local law and thinks there is an opportunity to measure the results of this loan program and in measuring it to find benchmarks in terms of utilizing local labor and sourcing. Ms. Robertson said a request can be made to see if that is an option, but the County has nothing to do with the program; it is a State-wide program. Ms. Kiefer said in the contract to implement this she thinks the things mentioned by Ms. Herrera can be included and if there are concerns about rates of interest that could be included as well. She thinks that there can be specifications about the reporting as well. Mr. Mareane said these things can be looked at but cautioned how much is included in the agreement. Mr. Wood does not believe the agreement can be changed as it is broad enough to include some of the additional things the Legislature would like to see. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Herrera, to Call the Question. A voice vote on the motion to Call the Question resulted as follows: Ayes 11, Noes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Excused - 1 (Legislator Sigler). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. 115 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, it is the policy of both Tompkins County and the State of New York to achieve energy -efficiency and renewable -energy goals, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the effect of global climate change, and advance a clean energy economy, and WHEREAS, the County finds that it can fulfill this policy by providing property -assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to property owners for the installation of renewable -energy systems and energy - efficiency measures, and WHEREAS, the County has determined that such financing can be provided through the enactment of a local law that enables the Energy Improvement Corporation ("EIC"), a local development corporation acting on behalf of the County, to make funds available to qualified property owners through charges on the real properties benefited by such funds, therefore fulfilling an important public purpose, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is authorized to implement this Energize NY Benefit Financing Program pursuant to Article 5-L of the New York General Municipal Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on May 5, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. B of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 4/7/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] James Dennis, Vice Chair David McKenna, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Stein Dooley Kiefer Michael Sigler 116 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. 117 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 5-19-15 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearings Local Law No. b of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County Mr. Lane called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. concerning Local Law No. 2 of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County and asked if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Del Sindaco, representative from Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC), provided the Legislature with a presentation including a video outlining the benefits of the program. He addressed comments that had been made concerning labor and renewable energy and said this program will now provide a mechanism in New York State through financing to be able to make renewable energy much more affordable than it has in the past. This is the result of the partnership with NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research Development Authority), Air Incentives, and their ability to provide financing. He said as members become a part of the Energy Improvement Corporation they will go out into the community and work with the engineering firms, contractors, and property owners to educate them on how the program works. They have found that is extremely effective in getting local labor and local companies involved in the projects and they would be doing this in Tompkins County as well. Mr. Del Sindaco provided an update on other counties that have joined and actions that have taken place since he last reported. He spoke of comments that have been made in regard to amending the municipal agreement that the County would sign with EIC. He said although it cannot be changed there are conditions that are available to be made as amendments or conditions of the agreement. Specifically, requests had been made that the amount of financing for Tompkins County be capped until the County has a better sense of how those programs are going forward and making sure that an applicant was properly qualified. Ms. Herrera asked that the Legislature be kept informed of any input or decisions regarding buying and manufacturing products in the United States. Ms. Robertson asked Mr. Del Sindaco to explain qualified -property owner and single-family homeowner and to elaborate on Section 9. Mr. Del Sindaco said the biggest issue with residential is not that they don't want to provide this product to residential, the federal government, specifically Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have objected to PACE financing because they believe it places a lien superior to theirs on a residential property. With the exception of the State of California all participants in PACE have decided not to provide PACE financing to residential properties. California is challenging the federal government but it is not being done in New York State because there is a threat that they will stop approving mortgages in the area. He said if a residential property could qualify for a guarantee from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac they could not provide a PACE loan to that property but they could provide a PACE loan to a residential property if it was commercially owned. There is a bi-partisan bill in Congress at the current time to overrule that but the outcome is unknown at this time. With regard to the local law, Section 9 (a and b) Mr. Del Sindaco said when the law was written the emphasis was going to be based on a municipality that was going to become a member to provide a report to the authority (NYSERDA) that the work and improvements being financed were being done in conjunction with the financing plan. He said they did not want to place that burden on the member municipality and inserted paragraph a to notify the municipality that they will be responsible for undertaking that burden and will either submit that report to the authority or to the municipality to submit 118 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 to the authority. Ms. Robertson requested that if this moves forward that language in the municipal agreement be clarified with regard to the County negotiating. Ms. Kiefer said there is concern locally by members of the public about having the life extended of existing natural gas equipment when natural gas is not viewed by most in the climate change as a good bridge fuel and asked if this is the type of condition that could be added to the agreement. Mr. Del Sindaco responded that the goal of the legislation was energy efficiency and renewable energy and said the plan is to try to reduce greenhouse gasses in whatever manner possible and that would include the possibility of gas as a fuel that might be burned in conjunction with doing a project. He hopes the Legislature would not prohibit that type of energy efficiency but provided assurance that they are very focused on renewable energy and are very outgoing to support solar. They would do everything they could with the County to emphasize that as one of the benefits of the financing program. He would not advise placing this type of restriction on the program and noted the conditions have to be approved by their Board and there could be some concerns expressed about this condition that could make it impossible to finance an energy -efficiency project. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at5:48 p.m. Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Excused James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Economic Development Committee 119 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Resolution 2015-79: Adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County (ID #5517) Ms. Kiefer said her vote in opposition to the resolution is based on the question she asked during the public hearing. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] Martha Robertson, Member Will Burbank, Member Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Carol Chock WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on May 5, 2015, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2015, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has determined that the adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2015 is in the public interest, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2015 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County be and hereby is adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 80: Au thorizing a Municipal Agreement Between Tom pkins County and the Energy Improvement Corporation to Implement and Administer a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in Tompkins County (ID #5519) The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Martha Robertson, Member Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, by Local Law No. b of 2015, Tompkins County created the Energize NY Benefit Financing Program in Tompkins County that utilizes the Energy Investment Corporation (EIC), a local development corporation acting on behalf of the County, to provide property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to assist qualified property owners undertake energy -efficiency measures and install 120 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 renewable -energy systems, and WHEREAS, a Municipal Agreement is required to establish the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the EIC and the County in the administration of the Energize NY Benefit Financing Program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Energy Improvement Corporation that shall set forth the duties and obligations of each party in connection with the County's participation in the Energize NY Benefit Financing Program. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by the Public Victor Tiffany, Town of Danby, thanked the Legislature for its vote in support of opposition of the "Expressing Concern over the Lack of Transparency, the Possible "Fast Track" Designation, and the Potential Negative Effects on Environmental, Health, Labor, and Local Business Concerns from the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Urging Defeat of "Fast Track". Tom Parsons, Ithaca Fire Department Chief, spoke in opposition to proposed Local Law entitled Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b). He said several fire department representatives have expressed their opposition to this local law as they are the emergency responders who will respond to any incident that will occur from these fireworks. They do not believe there are any benefits that outweigh the potential risk. Jerry Dennis, Town of Groton, requested a waiver of penalties that are assessed on his property for past due taxes. He said he recently received a notice that if taxes are not paid the County will begin foreclosure proceedings and asked that the $1,000 in penalties and interest be waived. Mr. Dennis said he is willing to establish a payment plan to pay the back amount owed on taxes. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no municipal official present. Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-81: Adoption of Local Law No. a of 201 5 - Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fire works Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) (ID #5478) The resolution was defeated by roll call vote. 121 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: DEFEATED [6 TO 7] Dooley Kiefer, Member Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna Burbank, Klein, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock WHEREAS, on November 21, 2014, Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 which amends the New York State Penal Law, the Executive Law, and the General Business Law to place further restrictions on the sale of dangerous fireworks, while at the same time recognizing that certain fireworks should not be labeled as "dangerous" when they pose little to no danger to the public, and should therefore be available for retail sale and public sale, and WHEREAS, Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 allows for certain fireworks identified and described as "sparkling devices" to be excluded from the definition of "dangerous fireworks" and "fireworks" set forth in the Penal Law, and to be sold and used in counties that enact a local law authorizing such actions, and WHEREAS, Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 limits the sale of sparkling devices in the State to the time periods from June 1st through July 5th of each calendar year and December 26th through January 2"d of adjacent calendar years, and to people eighteen years of age or older, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature believes that allowing our County residents the use of safe "sparkling devices" will benefit them and our local businesses, and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law and Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 are compliant with safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1124) for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sale of fireworks, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on April 21, 2015, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. a of 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Local Law No. a of 2015 - Allowing for Sparkling Devices to be Excluded from the Dangerous Fireworks Definition as Permitted by New York State Penal Law Section 405(5)(b) is hereby adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-82: Authorize an Am endment to the 2015-2 019 Capital Program to Incorporate Renovations of the Mental Health Services Buil ding at a Cost of $575,000 and t o Execute a Contract with HOLT Architects for Related Architectural and Engineering Services (ID #5508) 122 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Following an overview of the project by Miles Cigolle of Holt Architects, it was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Robertson, to amend the second Resolved to read: "...Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Inspection Services." A voice vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 9 (Legislators Burbank, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 4 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, McKenna, and Morey); Excused - 1 (Legislator Chock). MOTION CARRIED. It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer to amend the title to read: Authorize an Amendment to the 2015- 2019 Capital Program to Incorporate Renovations of the Mental Health Services Building at a Cost of $575,000 and as Part of that to Execute a $98,000 Contract with Holt Architects for Related Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Services". MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Mental Health Services Building (the "Building") is a County -owned, six -story structure constructed by the County in 1991 and located at 201 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, over the past several years, the County has contemplated improvements to the ground floor lobby and minor modifications on the 6th floor of the Building that would address workplace violence -prevention objectives, resolve design features that make it difficult for clients and visitors to find their way to staff offices, and improve operating efficiency, and WHEREAS, a work group consisting of managers and staff of the Mental Health Department (the "Department"), with support from the County's Facilities Division and the consulting architect, HOLT Architects, was organized by the Mental Health Commissioner for the purpose of developing a specific plan for improvements to the first floor and 6th floor of the Building, and WHEREAS, the work group has developed, and now recommends, a plan to renovate the first - floor lobby area of the Building in a manner that will improve customer service by creating a centralized reception suite in place of the currently unattended entrance; will improve security by controlling access to the elevator lobby that is currently accessible to anyone who enters the building; will address several building environment concerns through the addition of exterior sunshades, energy-efficient lighting, and acoustical treatments; and will improve operations by co -locating certain administrative staff, and WHEREAS, a plan for specific improvements has been prepared by HOLT Architects, and WHEREAS, the total project cost of such improvements including architectural, engineering, and construction services, consultant fees, and all associated project expenses has been estimated at approximately $575,000, and WHEREAS, the recommended schedule for the project would have design work completed in 2015, and construction begin in 2015 and be completed by December 2015, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has advised that the project can be undertaken within the 123 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 financial parameters established by the updated 2013-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, and WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee have reviewed the schedule of improvements and associated costs and find they represent a cost-effective response to the goals of improving operations, client services, and workplace security at the County Mental Health Services Building, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Capital Program be amended to include Renovations to the Mental Health Services Building at a cost of $575,000, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with HOLT Architects of Ithaca, New York, for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Inspection Services in connection with the Mental Health Services Building Renovation for an amount not to exceed $98,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Facilities Division be authorized to execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County with cumulative value not to exceed 10% of the aforementioned contract amount, funds being available in the appropriate capital account. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-83: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $575,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes of the County of the Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portio n of a Capita 1 Improvement Project at the County's Mental Health Building (ID #5585) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction of the County's Mental Health Building located at 201 East Green Street in Ithaca, New York (collectively, the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Project consists of replacement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing facilities, in kind, on the same site, and and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now 124 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction of the County's Mental Health Building located at 201 East Green Street in Ithaca, New York, including all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $575,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $575,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $575,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $575,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 25 years under subdivision 12 (a) (1) of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she 125 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. 126 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-84: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $800,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes o f the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of Various Capital Improvement Projects at Various County Facilities (ID #5584) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction of certain existing County facilities (collectively, the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Project consists of replacement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing facilities, in kind, on the same site, and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That to pay the cost of a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction of certain existing County facilities, including in each case all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, there are hereby authorized to be issued $800,000 serial bonds of the County pursuant to 127 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 the provisions of the Local Finance Law, apportioned as follows: a. For roof resurfacing and parking lot reconstruction at the Old Tompkins County Courthouse located at 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $125,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of 10 years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(3) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $125,000 serial bonds of the County. b. For life safety alarm system upgrades and parking lot reconstruction at the Main Courthouse located at 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $275,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of 25 years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $275,000 serial bonds of the County. c. For heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical system reconstruction at the Old Jail Building located at 125 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $150,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of 10 years, pursuant to subdivision 13 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $150,000 serial bonds of the County. d. For reconstruction of the Mental Health Building located at 201 East Green Street in Ithaca, New York, including parking lot reconstruction, at a maximum estimated cost of $100,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of 25 years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $100,000 serial bonds of the County. e. For reconstruction of the parking area at the Public Safety Building located at 776 Warren Road, at a maximum estimated cost of $150,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of 10 years, pursuant to subdivision 20(b) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $150,000 serial bonds of the County. Section 3. That the aggregate maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $800,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $800,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same 128 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest 011 such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects 129 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 ********** Resolution 2015-85: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $200,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes o f the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of Repairing and/or Replacing Certain Existing Bridges Local within the County (ID #5583) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of the reconstruction of certain bridges in the County including (a) an 18 -foot span culvert between Banks and Middaugh Roads on CR 115, (b) Brooktondale Road over a tributary of Six -Mile Creek (Brooktondale), and (c) a 19 -foot span culvert on CR 127, West Miller Road over Buttermilk Creek (Danby), all located within the County (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it 130 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of the reconstruction of certain bridges in the County including (a) an 18 -foot span culvert between Banks and Middaugh Roads on CR 115, (b) Brooktondale Road over a tributary of Six -Mile Creek (Brooktondale), and (c) a 19 -foot span culvert on CR 127, West Miller Road over Buttermilk Creek (Danby), all located within the County, including all necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $200,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $200,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $200,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $200,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 20 years under subdivision 10 of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for 131 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 132 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-86: A B and Resolution Authoriz ing the Issuance of up to $1,000,000 Serial Bonds and Notes of the County of Tom pkins, New York, to Pay a P ortion of the cost of Road and Highway System Reconstruction and Im provements at Variou s Locations Throughout the County (ID #5582) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of repaving certain existing roads in County including CR162A Irish Settlement Road (Ferguson Rd to Beam Hill Rd), CR108WD West Dryden Road (Wood Rd to Rt 38), CR186 Conlon Road (Rt 34B to Buck Rd), all not involving the addition of new travel lanes (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(4) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of repaving certain existing roads in County including CR162A Irish Settlement Road (Ferguson Rd to Beam Hill Rd), CR108WD West Dryden Road (Wood Rd to Rt 38), CR186 Conlon Road (Rt 34B to Buck Rd), all not involving the addition of new travel lanes, including drainage and shoulder reconstruction and all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and 133 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,000,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $1,000,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $1,000,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 15 years under subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents 134 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-4 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-87: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $500,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes o f the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of Reconstructing and Resurfacing a Portion of Brooktondale Road (ID #5588) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. 135 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of reconstructing and resurfacing a portion of Brooktondale Road approximately 500 feet North of the Banks Road intersection in the Town of Caroline, including stabilization, drainage and shoulder reconstruction, but not involving the addition of new travel lanes (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(4) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of reconstructing and resurfacing a portion of Brooktondale Road approximately 500 feet North of the Banks Road intersection in the Town of Caroline, including stabilization, drainage and shoulder reconstruction, but not involving the addition of new travel lanes, and all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $500,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $500,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $500,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $500,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 15 years under subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. 136 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes 137 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -4 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-88: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $750,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes o f the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of Reconstructing and Resurfacing a Portion of South Street (ID #5590) ready. Ms. Kiefer requested she be provided with information on the final design details once they are The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and 138 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of reconstructing and resurfacing a portion of South Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Rabbit Run Road in the Town of Ulysses, including drainage and shoulder reconstruction, but not involving the addition of new travel lanes (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(4) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of consisting of reconstructing and resurfacing a portion of South Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Rabbit Run Road in the Town of Ulysses, including drainage and shoulder reconstruction, but not involving the addition of new travel lanes, and all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $750,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $750,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $750,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $750,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 15 years under subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of 139 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 140 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-89: A B and Resolution Authoriz ing the Issuance of up to $1,000,000 Serial Bonds and Notes o f the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of Reconstruction to a Storm Water Drainage Line at the County's Public Works Facility on Bostwick Road (ID #5589) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project at the County's Public Works Facility located at 170 Bostwick Road, Ithaca, New York consisting of the reconstruction of an existing 6 foot diameter surface drainage sewer system (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Project consists of replacement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing facilities, in kind, on the same site, and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the 141 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project at the County's Public Works Facility located at 170 Bostwick Road, Ithaca, New York consisting of the reconstruction of an existing 6 foot diameter surface drainage sewer system, including all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,000,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $1,000,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $1,000,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 40 years under subdivision 4 of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall 142 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in 143 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-90: A Bond Resolution Authoriz ing the Issua nce of up to $367,000 Se rial Bond s and Notes of the County of Tompkins, Ne w York, to Pay a Portion of a Capital Improvement Project at the County's Caswell Road Landfill (ID #5586) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Nathan Shinagawa, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking an engineering study to design on-site leachate treatment facilities at the County's Caswell Landfill on Caswell Road in Freeville, New York and subsequent construction of such facilities to include treatment tanks, filtering technologies, on-site wetland treatment facilities and conventional on-site package plants (collectively, the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Project consists of replacement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing facilities, in kind, on the same site, and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(1) and (2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a project consisting of an engineering study to design on-site leachate treatment facilities at the County's Caswell Landfill on Caswell Road in Freeville, New York and subsequent construction of such facilities to include treatment tanks, filtering technologies, on-site wetland treatment facilities and conventional on-site package plants, including all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $367,000. There are hereby authorized to be 144 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 issued up to $367,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $367,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $367,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 20 years under subdivision 6-b of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the 145 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -1&2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-91: A B and Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of up to $1,864,000 Serial Bonds and Notes of the County of Tompkins, Ne w York, to Pay a Portion of a Capital Improvement Project at the County's Recycling and Solid Waste Center (ID #5587) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. 146 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the "County") is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the "Regulations"), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction of the County's Recycling and Solid Waste Center located at 122 Commercial Avenue in Ithaca, New York (collectively, the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Project consists of replacement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing facilities, in kind, on the same site, and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. That the County hereby determines that the Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. That undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of certain renovations and reconstruction to the County's Recycling and Solid Waste Center located at 122 Commercial Avenue in Ithaca, New York, including all other necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,864,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $1,864,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. That the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $1,864,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $1,864,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. That the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 25 years under subdivision 6 of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed 147 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 five years. Section 5. That subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. That the faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. That such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. That the powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. That all other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. That the temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is 148 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County's General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County's "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. only if: Section 11. That the validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. That this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 Recess * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:43 p.m. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis and unanimously seconded by members present, to add the resolution entitled In Honor of Former Tompkins County Board of Representatives Member Stuart W. Stein. Report from the Finance Director Mr. Snyder provided an update on the upcoming foreclosure auction that will be held on June 22nd. There are currently 34 parcels of which 17 are residential and 17 are commercial properties. He said he will e-mail Legislators a small narrative on each of the properties that will include whether a property is owner -occupied or a rental if information is available. This will come back to the Legislature at its June 2nd meeting to allow for Legislators to ask any further questions. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments 149 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Mr. Lane made the following appointments: Workforce Development Board Jennifer Tavares, Business representative; term expires June 30, 2017 Jeffrey Matteson, Adult Education representative; term expires June 30, 2017 Amie Hendrix, Youth Serving Organization representative; term expires June 30, 2017 Michael Talarski, Labor Organization representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Mary Stazi, Business representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Carl E. Haynes, Ph.D., Higher Education representative, term expires June 30, 2018 Michael Stamm, Economic Development representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Allan Bishop, Business representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Lisa Patz, Business representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Joe Mareane, TANF representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock Emergency Communications Review and Oversight Committee James Dennis, Legislator (Public Safety Committee); term expires December 31, 2017 Advisory Board on Indigent Representation Martha Robertson, Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 Public Information Advisory Board Sherrie Negrea; term expires December 31, 2016 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock Resolution 2015-92: Authorization for the Tompkins County Assessment Department to Enter Into a Four -Year Agree ment to Provide Assessment Services to t he Town of Covert and Approval of Related Budget Adjustment (ID #5495) 150 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the Town of Covert are empowered to enter into a joint - services agreement whereby Tompkins County will provide appraisal services, exemption services, and assessment services to the Town of Covert pursuant to section 1537 of the Real Property Tax Law and Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, and WHEREAS, both Tompkins County and the Town of Covert have determined that an agreement pursuant to section 1537 of the Real Property Tax Law and Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law is advantageous to both the County and Town by providing opportunity for a more equitable assessment roll, and WHEREAS, under Resolution 2014-26 Tompkins County had begun to provide the services under a one-year trial basis, and WHEREAS, a fire in the Town of Ovid destroyed many relevant records, and WHEREAS, Seneca County is not in the position to offer such services to the towns within its boundaries, and WHEREAS, GAR Associates is performing a complete re-evaluation of all properties including digital sketches and photographs of all parcels in the Town of Covert, and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement between Tompkins County and the Town of Covert is for four years (July 2015 to June 2019) in order to get back on the typical assessor reappointment cycle for the Town of Covert, with provision that either party can withdraw by giving six -month's notice, and WHEREAS, this agreement will further the coordination and cooperation between government entities in accord with Governor Andrew Cuomo's agenda, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs the County Administrator to sign a four-year agreement to provide the assessment services to the Town of Covert, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following budget adjustments to the 2015 budget: REVENUE: A1355.41250 Assessor Fees $5,000 APPROPRIATION: A1355.52206 Computer Equipment $5,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-93: Authorizing Acceptance of a New York State Grant for Various Projects — Ithaca Tompkins R egional Airport (Proje ct Identific ation Numbers (PI N) 3902.35/.36/.37) (ID #5563) WHEREAS, the County has received a combined grant offer from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in the amount of $198,550, being a total of the customary five percent (5%) matching grants for federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants of ninety percent (90%), and WHEREAS, the projects and NYSDOT matching grants are as follows: Project Identification Project Grant 151 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Number Amount PIN 3902.35 Rehabilitate Runway 14/32 (Overlay) - Design $20,000 PIN 3902.36 Acquire Snow Removal Equipment (Blower/Broom) $37,300 PIN 3902.37 Expand Terminal Apron/Deicing Pads (Approximately 75,000 SF) Including Apron Edge Lighting, Drainage, and Oi1/Water Separator - Construction $141,250 , and WHEREAS, the three projects have received the Legislature's approval in 2014 under resolution numbers 2014-132, 2014-129, and 2014-131, respectively, and WHEREAS, the ninety percent (90%) federal grants have already been received and approved in 2014 under resolution numbers 2014-128, 2014-154, and 2014-155, respectively, and WHEREAS, the remaining five percent (5%) for each project will be paid for by Airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS, in the event of project increases, the NYSDOT share may be increased by up to fifteen percent (15%), to a maximum of $228,332.50 based on approved eligible costs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government and Operations Committee, That the NYSDOT Grant in the amount of $198,550 be and is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-94: Authorizing Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 11 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for Energy Modeling for the Security Imp rovements - Terminal Expansion at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5564) WHEREAS, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is desiring to have a LEED certifiable design for the Security Improvements - Terminal Expansion, and WHEREAS, the LEED certifiable design portion of this project to a LEED Silver level is estimated to cost $53,900, and can be covered by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 11 will include development of sustainable measures, completion of an Energy Model of the existing building and its security expansion, will propose improvements to conform to NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements, and will modify the contract documents to reflect sustainable design elements, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Supplemental Agreement No. 11 with C&S Engineers for Energy Modeling for the Security Improvements/Terminal Expansion in the amount of $53,900 be approved and financing of the contract is as follows: Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) $53,900 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute the required documents, 152 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to make payments from the PFC Account. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-9 5: Am endment of Resolution No. 201 4-128 and 2 014-154 - Ithaca Tom pkins Regional Airport (ID #5565) WHEREAS, in 2014 the Airport submitted Resolutions for Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants for Purchasing New Snow Removal Equipment (Resolution 2014-154) and Design and Bidding Services in Connection with Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation (Resolution 2014-128), and WHEREAS, the resolutions indicated that the Local Share of 5% would come from the Airport Operating Budget, when it should have stated the 5% would come from Passenger Facility Charges (PFC' s): Resolution No. Resolution/Project PFC Amount 2014-128 Authorizing Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant for Design and Bidding Services in Connection with Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation $20,000 2014-154 Authorizing Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant to Purchase New Snow Removal Equipment (Blower/Broom) $37,300 , and WHEREAS, the FAA has approved its use of PFC's, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the amount of $57,300 is to be taken from the PFC Account and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required budget modification documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-9 6: Adjustm ents to the 2015 Budget — City of Ithaca — Municipal Sales Tax Agreement (ID #5463) 153 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, Resolution No. 87, adopted March 16, 1993, gave authorization for the County to enter into an agreement with the City of Ithaca for the distribution of sales tax proceeds, and WHEREAS, under a March 26, 1998, agreement, the County pays for selected services provided by the City in an amount that increases or decreases yearly based on actual sales tax collections in the City of Ithaca during the prior budget year, and WHEREAS, actual collections within the City of Ithaca increased by 4.6% in 2014, and WHEREAS, budget adjustments are therefore necessary to recognize the increase in sales tax compared to what was projected in the 2015 Budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustments: Revenues: 2015 Budgeted 2015 Actual Due $ Change OAR A6315.41111 $8,174 $8,280 $106 HSC Agencies A6305.41111 $347,216 $351,739 $4,523 County/City Program A6901.41111 $591,098 $609,615 $18,517 Appropriations: OAR A6315.54400 $254,096 $254,202 $106 HSC Agencies A6305.54400 $836,454 $840,977 $4,523 County/City Program 6901.54666 $591,098 $609,615 $18,517 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-97: 2015 Budget Appropriation and Adjustments for 2013-2014 Retroactive Wage Increase — Corrections Officers Unit, Local 2062 (ID #5528) The resolution was adopted by short roll call vote. 154 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, a two-year bargaining agreement, ratified by the Tompkins County Legislature in Resolution No. 2014-137 on August 5, 2014, provides retroactive wage increases to employees of the Corrections Division of the Sheriff's Office in the Corrections Officers Unit, Local 2062, set at 2% for 2013 and an additional 2.25% for 2014 and including a $0.25 increase (effective December 2014) in shift premium pay, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following appropriation and adjustments during the 2015 fiscal year: REVENUE: General (A) Fund Reserves $127,444 APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS: UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE AMOUNT 3150 51000403 COOK $ 1,365 3150 51000406 CORRECTIONS OFFICER 66,104 3150 51000411 CORRECTIONS SGT 14,188 3150 51000421 HEAD COOK 1,924 3150 51200406 CORRECTIONS OFFICER 6,657 3150 51200411 CORRECTIONS SGT 1,289 3150 51300406 CORRECTIONS OFFICER 9,000 3150 51300411 CORRECTIONS SGT 275 3150 58800 FRINGE 26,642 SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-20 Note: In the "Account" column above, numbers beginning with "510" identify regular pay. Those beginning with "512" identify overtime, and those beginning "513" identify shift premium pay. * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-98: Establishment of 2016 County Financial Goal (ID #5578) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock 155 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has requested the Legislature to establish a tax -levy guideline to use in working with departments and preparing his recommended budget for 2016, and WHEREAS, it is currently estimated that the 2016 property tax cap imposed on all local governments and school districts by New York State would be approximately 1.3% for Tompkins County, which is equivalent to approximately $600,000 over the 2015 property tax levy, and WHEREAS, as of April 27, 2015, the County Administrator estimates that a 1.3% increase in the County's property tax levy, including a 0.5% increase dedicated to capital improvements indentified in the County's Capital Program, will support a maintenance -of -effort budget for all County departments and address other critical needs and priorities, and WHEREAS, it is recognized that the County's fiscal policy allows departments and agencies to request funding in excess of their 2016 spending targets via an "Over Target Request", thereby allowing the Legislature to consider exceeding the 1.3% property tax cap in the event that compelling reasons to sustain a program or service are presented, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that if the 1.3% property tax -levy increase is met, then the additional cost on a $165,000 2014 assessed median -value Tompkins County home will be approximately $15.00 per year, and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that economic and fiscal conditions remain volatile and may improve or deteriorate prior to the introduction of the formal 2016 recommended budget in the fall and that the tax cap estimate may change as more precise information becomes available, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Legislature directs the County Administrator to establish departmental and agency spending targets and develop a 2016 operating and capital budget that can be supported with a property tax -levy that is 1.3% above the 2015 level. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Public Safety Committee Resolution 2015-99: Appropriation from Continge nt Fund - Terminal Pay - Sheriff's Office (I D #5424) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Shinagawa, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had a Corrections Sergeant retire with an end date of January 15, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had the Undersheriff position retire with an end date of February 156 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 13, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2015: FROM: A1990.54440 TO: A3150. 51300411 A3150.51000219 A3150.58800 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Health and Human Services Committee Contingent Fund Corrections Sergeant Undersheriff Fringes ********** $17,160.41 $ 6,610.66 $ 4,354.46 $ 6,195.29 Resolution 2015-100: Ap propriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay — Health Department (ID #5469) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: Dooley Kiefer, Member Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Health Department received a resignation from a Sr. Account Clerk Typist effective January 16, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows allows for reimbursement of terminal pay to the Department through the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54440 TO: A4016.51000529 A4016.58800 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Contingent Fund Sr. Account Clerk Typist Fringes * * * * * * * * * * $ 4,659 $ 2,977 $ 1,682 Resolution 2015-101: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Health Department (ID #5497) 157 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Health Department received a resignation from a Sr. Public Health Sanitarian effective March 12, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for tenninal-pay reimbursement to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $ 9,111 TO: A4090.51000607 Sr. Public Health Sanitarian $ 5,822 A4090.58800 Fringes $ 3,289 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-102: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Highway Division (ID #5527) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, in the Highway Division, one Associate Civil Engineer retired, effective February 28, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure, and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: 158 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $19,814.94 TO: D5110.51000837 Associate Civil Engineer $19,814.94 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-103: Budget Adjustment - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5562) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments/transfers exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has approved waiving the County's Administrative and Overhead charges ($125,992) to the Airport for three calendar years (2015-2017), and WHEREAS, the initial intent was for this money to be used to reduce facilities charges to the airlines, but upon subsequent discussion with the airlines, it became clear the reduction in Airline Rates Charges would not make a significant difference to the airlines, so the money is being reallocated to the Airport budget to be used for the services of two financial consultants to work on increasing airline passenger enplanements and to cover the cost of position reclassification and staff scheduling changes, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Finance Director be authorized to make the following budget adjustment/transfer in the 2015 Budget: Revenues: 5610.42410 Rentals Appropriations: 5610.54442 5610.51000857 5610.58800 5610.54412 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 Professional Services Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician Fringes Travel/Training * * * * * * * * * * $125,992 $ 41,900 $ 23,415 $ 59,156 $ 1,521 Resolution 2015- 104: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Assessment Department (ID #5496) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. 159 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Department of Assessment had a retirement in the position of Valuation Specialist effective March 27, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $7,274.09 TO: A1355.51000768 Valuation Specialist $4,647.98 A1355.58800 Fringes $2,626.11 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Individual Member -Filed Resolutions Resolution 2015-1 05: In Honor of Fo rmer Tom pkins County Board of R epresentatives Mem ber Stuart W. Stein (ID #5603) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Unanimous AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, Stuart W. Stein became a resident of Tompkins County in 1962 to take a faculty position in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stein's firm belief that it was possible for both private and public sectors to work cooperatively for the benefit of all was passed down to his numerous students, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stein not only taught his students it could happen, but actively dedicated himself to that concept for more than 45 years as a private citizen; representative on various Boards and Common Council of the City of Ithaca; and as a member of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives (now Legislature) from 1982 to 2001, serving as Chair of this body from 1994 through 1996, and 160 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 WHEREAS, as a member of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives he shared his knowledge on numerous standing committees, including Planning for 17 years, serving as Chair for 7 of those years; Economic Development for 7 years, serving as Chair for 3 years; as well as assisting in the planning and construction of the new Airport and Mental Health Building, the relocation of the Tompkins County Public Library, and the Reapportionment Committees, and WHEREAS, numerous individuals within County government as well as private citizens grew to know Mr. Stein as a friend and mentor who gladly shared his knowledge with everyone, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stein not only served his constituents but the entire County through his recommendations and guidance leading to the development of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, and the creation of a Poet Laureate, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stein passed away on June 24, 2014, at the age of 84, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature expresses and extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Stuart W. Stein, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution, which will be part of a permanent record, acknowledges the selfless dedication, commitment, and foresight given by Stuart W. Stein to the residents of Tompkins County, RESOLVED further, That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Mr. Stein. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-106: Supporting Establishment of a Vessel Waste No -Discharge Zone for Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake, and the Seneca River, and Related Determination of Adequate Pumpout Facilities (ID #5591) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the State of New York has certified that the protection and enhancement of the waters of Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, the Seneca River and tributaries thereto requires greater environmental protection than applicable Federal standards provide, and WHEREAS, the State of New York has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for a determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available so that the State may completely prohibit the discharge of any sewage from all vessels into said waters, and WHEREAS, the USEPA has determined that there are adequate pumpout facilities in the area to serve boaters, including at least six on Cayuga Lake, among those Allan H Treman State marine Park in the City of Ithaca and Taughannock Falls State Park in the Town of Ulysses, and 161 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the USEPA proposes to make the requested determination and invites public comment on the proposed determination by May 18, 2015, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake is partially located in Tompkins County and is the most prominent water feature in the County, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake, among its many functions, (1) serves as a drinking water supply for a large portion of the County's population, (2) supports healthy fish populations and helps to sustain over 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations, and (3) is popular among recreational boaters, birders, and sport fishers, and swimmers, drawing visitors and tourists, and WHEREAS, these functions of Cayuga Lake are inextricably linked to the quality of the water, and WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan established that it is the policy of Tompkins County to protect the ecological, economic, and recreational functions of Cayuga Lake, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature supports the USEPA proposed determination, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature supports the proposed establishment of a vessel waste No -Discharge Zone by New York State covering the connected waters and tributaries of Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, and the Seneca River, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the USEPA in response to their invitation for public comments, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, US Representative Tom Reed, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Chair Senator James M. Inhofe, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. House Committee on Natural Resources Chair Representative Rob Bishop, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens, New York State Senators James L. Seward, Thomas F. O'Mara, and Michael F. Nozzolio, and State Assemblywoman Barbara S. Lifton. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Minutes of Previous Meeting 4/21/2015 Minutes * * * * * * * * * * 162 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 5, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] Martha Robertson, Member Peter Stein, Member Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Carol Chock Adjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. 163 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 6-2-15 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Chair Lane called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Departed Will Burbank Member Excused Carol Chock Member Excused James Dennis Vice Chair Present 7:12 PM Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Distinguished Youth Award Ms. Herrera presented the June 2015 Distinguished Youth Award to the Francesca Merrick for going above and beyond in her volunteerism in the community Francesca Merrick is a junior at Ithaca's Lehman Alternative Community School and nominated by Lehman Alternative Community School (LACS) Service Learning Coordinator Jon Raimon. He described Francesca as an exemplary "thoughtful, dynamic, and community -minded" student, one who not only provides service to the community through a wide range of volunteer opportunities, but also "works to make social change through long-term projects and community organizing " As well as volunteering with such activities as The Floating Classroom, One World Market, Catholic Charities Clothing Drive, and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Francesca also works with the West Hill community, in part helping to create community forums there, working on Native issues, and participating in the Youth Venture Program through the United Way, where she has won grants to help create a curriculum to educate teachers to help elementary school students learn about gender equality and related issues. Mr Raimon said, Francesca "leads in many ways: through her intense work ethic; through modeling what it means to listen and compromise; through speaking her mind on matters of principle; through taking risks and accepting setbacks as part of all service work; through sharing her wit and powerful voice." Privilege of the Floor by the Public Rebecca Elgie, City of Ithaca, encouraged the Legislature to reaffirm the New York Health Act. She said it was done a few years ago and they have had a campaign that is moving the Bill ahead. There 164 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 is a promise of support from the Speaker of the House and Assembly to bring the Bill forward this week. They are trying to gain support from upstate counties. The Legislation is consistent with the goals of the Health Consortium that was formed in Tompkins County in terms of health care and cost control and will also result in significant savings for County taxpayers. She said supporters are confident that it will pass on the floor of the Assembly next week. Barbara Harrison, Town of Ithaca, also spoke in support of the New York Health Act. She spoke of the Health Consortium and provided background information. It was formed under article 47 of the New York State Insurance Law to provide health insurance to municipal employees and address rising health care costs, to share services, increase efficiencies, and pool resources. The passage of a single - payer approach would tremendously help municipal employees. Jaimi Hendrix, Trumansburg, invited and encouraged Legislators to a meeting on June 24 at 10 a.m. at GIAC to hear a presentation on the value of civilian review boards. Kathleen Yen, Village of Lansing, asked that the Legislature reaffirm its support for the New York Health Act. The County's support is very important, universal comprehensive guaranteed coverage to everyone and is consistent with the County's Health Consortium by providing standard benefits and streamlining costs. Ms. Herrera asked to reorder the agenda and move up the member -filed resolution concerning the New York Health Act. Mr. Sigler objected and no change was made to the agenda. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Lane made the following appointments: Workforce Development Board Kenneth Smith - Wagner-Peyser Representative; term expires June 30, 2016 Martine Gold - Organization Serving Individuals with Disabilities; term expires June 30, 2016 Jack Lance - Vocational Rehabilitation; term expires June 30, 2016 Sage Peake - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2017 Paul Levesque II - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2017 Derek Burrows - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Lee Dillon - Community -Based Organization; term expires June 30, 2018 Scott Pronti - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2018 Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Robertson, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add to the agenda the resolution entitled Urging the New York State Assembly to Adopt A2177 -A Amending the New York State Tax Law to Establish a Tax Credit for the Purchase and Installation of Geothermal Energy Systems . There were no resolutions withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda 165 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Will Burbank, Carol Chock Hillview Road Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee Dooley Kiefer - Legislator; term expires December 31, 2015 Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee Stacey Caskey - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Nancy Saltzman - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Criminal Justice Advisory/Alternatives to Incarceration Board Jason Trumble - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 ********** Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Will Burbank, Carol Chock Resolution 2015-1 07: Bu dget Adjustm ent for the 2015 Tom pkins County Office for the Aging Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (ID #5594) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.02, budget adjustments for increases in revenues and payroll expenditures under $5,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received final Notification of Grant Award from the New York State Office for the Aging for the Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program, which was an increase of $4,437 in funding, and WHEREAS, $2,219 of this increase is awarded to the subcontractor, Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council, Inc., d/b/a Lifelong for the purpose of providing additional funding for its Health Insurance Information, Assistance, and Counseling Program, and WHEREAS, the remaining $2,218 will be used by the Office for the Aging to offset staff salary and fringe, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance make the following adjustments: 166 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Office for the Aging Budget Adjustment Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title Amt. 6793-44772 Federal Revenue $4,437 6793-51000559 Salary $1,415 6793-58800 Fringe $ 803 6793-54491 Subcontracts $2,219 Explanation: The Office for the Aging received its final Notification of Grant Award for the Health Insurance Information, Assistance, and Counseling Program from the New York State Office for the Aging as of March 25, 2015. The award was for the period April 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015. Staffing in the positions affected by the increase is unchanged. The Health Insurance Information, Assistance, and Counseling Program is offered both at the County Office for the Aging and at Lifelong. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-108: Increase in Hours - Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Dep artment (ID #5577) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Mental Health Department has recognized the need for additional hours for the Nurse Practitioner in the Mental Health Clinic, and WHEREAS, the Nurse Practitioner in the Mental Health Clinic is credentialed in Psychiatry and as such, is licensed to prescribe medication to those who are diagnosed with mental illness, and WHEREAS, this resolution is in response to the need in the department of additional hours for the purpose of medication prescribing as well as ongoing medication management, and WHEREAS, the increase of hours will be for one Nurse Practitioner, position number (51001548) Labor Grade 19, from 35 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week, and WHEREAS, this departmental request will result in no change in the overall County target as the revenue generated by this increase in hours will mitigate the associated costs with the increase, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the position of Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, position number (51001548), Labor Grade 19, be increased from 35 to 37.5 hours per week, effective immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-109: Authorizing the Filing of an Application to New York State for the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) State As sistance Pro gram and Signing of the Associated State contract, Under the Appropriate Laws of New York State (ID #5605) WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws, and 167 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between the State of New York and Tompkins County be executed for such aid, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Solid Waste Manager or her designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of Tompkins County to complete the application and to provide such additional information as may be required, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Administrator or his designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of Tompkins County to sign the resulting contract and related documents if said application is approved by the State, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for an amount up to $40,350 for the State's share of said costs for the period of April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That five (5) certified copies of this resolution be prepared and sent to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) together with a complete application. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolution 2015- 110: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Rei mbursed Rev enue to Expenditure — Highway Division (ID #5599) WHEREAS, the Highway Division received reimbursed revenue from the Town of Ulysses for their share of work performed on the West Seneca Road Bridge, and WHEREAS, the Highway Division is seeking approval for the money to be transferred to the (bridge) highway materials budget so that the funds can be used for other miscellaneous bridge repairs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: FROM: D5111.42797 Other Local Gov't Contributions $ 15,315.13 TO: D5111.54312 (Bridge) Highway Materials $ 15,315.13 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 111: Award of 2015 Tourism Capital Grants - Tom pkins County Area Development (ID #5561) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program includes Tourism Capital Grants and Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) administers the Tourism Capital Grants process, which includes designing the application process, reviewing and analyzing the feasibility and economic impact of tourism capital projects, and providing oversight for tourism capital projects, and 168 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 WHEREAS, funding exists within the Room Occupancy Tax funded Tompkins County Tourism Program budget for Tourism Capital Grants, and WHEREAS, TCAD reviewed the following projects with the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB), and the STPB anticipates that the following projects will encourage the development of tourism products and attractions in order to improve community assets, to increase tourism business in the County, and to increase the income from the Room Occupancy Tax, and the following grant awards have been recommended by the STPB, and WHEREAS, an additional project, the City of Ithaca's Lake Street Public Park Enhancement project, has also been recommended for funding by the STPB in 2015 in the amount of $10,000 (and $10,000 recommended in 2016), but requires completion of an environmental review prior to the Legislature acting on that recommendation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That following Tourism Capital Grants be awarded in 2015: Applicant Award Ithaca Children's Garden: Very Hungry Caterpillar Boardwalk Study $16,000 (2015) TC Chamber Foundation: Stewart Park Buildings Five -Year Priority Plan $20,000 (2015) Ithaca Farmers Market Bathroom Trailer $5,000 (2015) PRI MotE Smithsonian exhibits $23,000 (2015) $27,000 (2016) Sciencenter: Sagan Walk Expansion $20,000 (2015) $5,000 (2016) RESOLVED, further, That TCAD is paid an amount up to $13,936 for administrative evaluation and oversight services in 2015, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the award recipients and TCAD pertaining to this program, RESOLVED, further, That the Tourism Capital Grant Program budget for 2015 is increased by $18,976 bringing the total modified 2015 budget for this program from $199,962 to $218,938: 6475.54625 Tourism Capital Grant Program $18,976 6475.41113 Room Tax $18,976 SEQR ACTION: Children's Garden Boardwalk Study - Type II -21 Stewart Park Buildings Plan - Type II -21 Ithaca Farmers Market Bathroom Trailer - Type II -7 PRI MotE Smithsonian Exhibits - Type I1-20 Sciencenter: Sagan Walk Expansion - Type II -7 ********** Economic Development Committee Mr. Dennis was excused at this time. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee 169 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Resolution 2015-112: Urging the New York State Assembly to Adopt A21 77-A Amending the New York State Tax Law to Establish a Tax Cred it for the Pu rchase and I nstallation of Geothermal Energy Systems (ID #5635) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan has established greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals of at least 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 over our 2008 levels, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council (EMC) has strongly supported these goals through public education, participation in County committees such as the Energy Road Map, and adoption of resolutions in support of the Tompkins County Public Library solar photovoltaic system and the Black Oak Wind Farm, and WHEREAS, the EMC Energy Committee has advocated for local programs that focus on energy conservation and energy efficiency to reduce demand as well as for the expansion of renewable energy systems to transition our community to one that relies on clean energy sources, and WHEREAS, the EMC's Energy Committee only recently learned of New York State Assembly bill A.2711 and brought the information to the May 14, 2015, EMC meeting, which resulted in a sense -of - the -body resolution (EMC Resolution 01-2015) recommending that the Legislature act expeditiously on this bill, and WHEREAS, the Solarize Tompkins SE program in 2013-2014 and the Solar Tompkins program in 2014-2015, resulted in homeowners contracting for more than 500 solar photovoltaic systems, and the creation of 50 new permanent jobs, and WHEREAS, Solar Tompkins is planning a new initiative for 2015-2016, Heat Smart Tompkins, featuring building efficiency upgrades combined with the installation of air -source and ground -source heat pumps, and WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan references the desirability of both air- and ground -source heat pumps, and WHEREAS, to foster public interest in and appreciation for these technologies, a financial incentive structure is necessary to encourage widespread adoption, and WHEREAS, solar photovoltaic systems in New York State receive New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) block grant incentives as well as state and federal tax credits, and WHEREAS, currently there are no NYSERDA incentives or New York State tax credits provided for the installation of air -source or ground -source heat pumps, and 170 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 WHEREAS, the public costs associated with the subsidies made available for geothermal heat pump incentives must be balanced by their environmental, social, and public health benefits, and WHEREAS, both houses of the New York Legislature have introduced a uniform bill (A.2177/S.2905) to provide tax credits for the installation of geothermal heat pump systems, and WHEREAS, S.2905 was adopted on Earth Day 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Assembly to adopt A.2177 in the current session of the Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assembly Energy Committee Chair Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature urges that, upon passage by the Assembly, the Governor should sign S.2905/A.2177 into law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Individual Member -Filed Resolutions Resolution 2015-113: Reaffirming Support for a Single -Payer Approach to Contro fling Health - Care Cost s and Ensuring Everyone is C overed and Urging the New York State Assembly and Senate to Enact the New York Health Act A.5062 (Got tfried)/S.3525 (Perkins) (ID #5622) A roll call vote was taken for this resolution. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: DEFEATED [7 TO 4] Kathy Luz Herrera, Member Dooley Kiefer, Member Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, Robertson, Shinagawa David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, by Resolution No. 95 of 2006, and on July 7, 2009, by Resolution No. 113 of 2009, the Tompkins County Legislature expressed its support of and preference for a single - payer approach to health-care coverage for New York State, and WHEREAS, a single -payer approach, as the name implies, only federalizes how health-care providers are paid, leaving the choice of doctors and hospitals completely up to each individual and the choice of treatment up to each patient and his/her doctor, and WHEREAS, access to health care continues to be a major concern for all Americans and New York State residents [with over one million currently uninsured and a growing number underinsured], and WHEREAS, health-care costs continue to rise at rates above inflation and, under current conditions, the share of state income spent on health care and the administration of the health care system 171 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 will rise to 18 percent by 2024, much faster than incomes are rising, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature continues to believe that controlling health-care costs and ensuring health care for all residents are both of paramount importance, and WHEREAS, the simplest approach is to move directly from the current multiple -payer approach, with its high costs of administration, marketing, and profits for shareholders of the many insurance companies, to a single -payer system, where the government is the insurer of all, a system used in other industrialized democracies, and WHEREAS, New York Health would generate savings by replacing the complicated, costly, and often chaotic claims procedure currently employed by thousands of public and private insurance providers, with a simple, one-stop single -payer system for all claims, and WHEREAS, Senator Perkins and Assemblyman Gottfried have introduced the New York Health Act, A.5062 (Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins), which would establish a comprehensive universal health insurance program for all New Yorkers, with access to medical services and providers of their choice, without regard to age, income, health, or employment status and would impact both individual health outcomes and public health outcomes, and WHEREAS, New York Health will replace the current multi -payer system of employer -based insurance, individually -acquired insurance, and federally sponsored programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) with a single -billing system funded by progressively -graduated assessments collected by the State and based on ability to pay, and WHEREAS, New York Health will be publically financed by two assessments based on ability to pay (a progressively graduated state payroll tax similar to the Medicare tax on payroll and self- employment income, and a surcharge on non -employment income (e.g. interest, dividends, capital gains), and WHEREAS, New York Health will pool all health revenue sources (e.g. assessments, federally - matched public health programs, ACA subsidies, and other revenue sources) into a dedicated New York Health Trust Fund and pay Providers directly, and WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce billing expenses, administrative waste, monopolistic pricing of drugs and medical devices, and fraud, overall health care spending would be reduced by 15 percent or $45 billion per year by 2019, and WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce healthcare costs for government, public schools districts, businesses, and individuals in New York State, eliminate the "local share" funding of Medicaid that has been such a financial burden for County property taxpayers, and eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, insurance premiums, insurance co -pays, and deductibles [98% of New Yorkers will pay less for their health care than they do today; and businesses, especially small businesses, will benefit from reduced costs], and WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health, by Gerald Friedman, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, reports savings from reduced health spending in the amount of $71 billion [most savings are from eliminating private health insurance overhead and profits, reducing doctor and hospital billing and insurance -related expenses, eliminating uncompensated care from health providers, public hospitals and health centers, and decreasing drug and medical device costs with enhanced negotiating power], and 172 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 19, 2015 WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health reports a net savings of $44.7 billion, after projected program improvements and expansion of $25 billion for increased utilization due to universal coverage, expanded and more comprehensive health benefits, Medicaid and Medicare rate equity (increased provider reimbursement), unemployment insurance and job transition and retraining for lost insurance billing and claims jobs, and WHEREAS, New York Health would expand the network of providers to ensure continuity of care, and include a more comprehensive health care benefits package that includes preventive care, primary care, specialist, hospital care, rehabilitation care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health care, dental care, vision and hearing care, reproductive health care, prescription drugs, and medical supplies/devices [a requirement for the development of a long-term care financing and benefits plan is included in the proposed legislation], and WHEREAS, New York Health would save enough in unnecessary costs to pay for the costs of universal health care coverage for all, extending coverage to all the uninsured and underinsured for basic necessary medical care, and would provide a more comprehensive benefits package at significantly less cost than the one offered through recent federal legislation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature strongly supports adoption of the New York Health Act, A.5062 (Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins), RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Legislature and the Governor to waste no more time tinkering with the present profit -based insurance system, escape the mindset that major reform is "politically infeasible" (a self-fulfilling prophecy!), and instead recognize the widespread support for a new public approach, understand there is no stronger measure New York could take to cut our property taxes than to pass this bill into law, and take the opportunity to accomplish this major and long -needed reform, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators John Flanagan, Jeffrey Klein, Kemp Hannon, Andrea Stewart -Cousins, James Seward, Michael Nozzolio, and Tom O'Mara, and Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Richard Gottfried, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 5/5/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [10 TO 1] Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Glenn Morey, Member Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 173 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 6-16-15 Tuesday, June 2, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers CaII to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name_ Will Burbank Title "Member Status ,Present _ Arrived Carol Chock Member Present _ James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present 5:31 PM Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Excused Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Excused Poet Laureate John Hopper, Tompkins County Poet Laureate, thanked the Legislature for the opportunity to serve as the Poet Laureate and read two of his poetry readings. Ms. Kiefer arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Bernie Fetterly, Ithaca and Tompkins County Health Care Task Force representative, spoke in support of the resolution to urge the State Legislature to enact the New York Health Act. The Affordable Care Act is going to fail and does nothing to control costs that are continuing to increase. It cannot work because it is a for-profit health care system that is prone to adverse selection. The single -payer system with one risk pool is what is needed in New York State. The Assembly passed this legislation and it now needs to pass the Senate. He encouraged Legislators to support the resolution. Rebecca Elgie, City of Ithaca, spoke in support of the resolution in support of the New York Health Act which just passed the New York State Assembly. She outlined the benefits of the Health Act and the things the County would achieve by having this health plan. She said unions are coming forward in support, particularly because of the anticipated Cadillac Tax which will result in an increase in health care costs to employees. Report from a Municipal Official(s) 174 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 There was no Municipal Official present. Presentation Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Update (ID # 5616) Monika Roth of Cooperative Extension and member of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, provided a PowerPoint presentation concerning the update to the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan date June 2015. A resolution is on the Legislature agenda this evening to schedule a public hearing on the Plan for July 7d'. Following the hearing, the Legislature will consider a resolution to approve the Plan. * * * * * * * * * * Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Lane made the following appointments: Workforce Development Board Bryan Allen - Labor/Apprenticeship representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Kevin Kersey - Business representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Report from the County Administrator Appointment of Personnel Commissioner Mr. Mareane said he would like to put forward for confirmation the appointment of Amy Guerreri as the Personnel Commissioner and asked the Legislature if there was interest in entering an executive session first to discuss this appointment. No Legislator wished to have an executive session. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Morey, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to confirm the appointment of Amy Guerreri to the position of Tompkins County Personnel Commissioner. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. McKenna, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the appointment for a six-year term. Report from the Finance Director Mr. Snyder provided an update on properties scheduled to be included in the foreclosure auction that will be held on June 22nd and shared the action that was taken at the last meeting of the Government Operations Committee of properties that were withheld from auction. He explained one parcel is included in the City of Ithaca's foreclosure list and is located at the base of Ithaca Falls on the north side of Fall Creek at Lake Street with the Fall Creek Natural Area. The City has asked that the County waive past and future taxes on the parcel at an estimate cost of $4,013.01. Discussion followed concerning the City's parcel and Mr. Wood clarified that the Planning Department will be preparing a resolution concerning the City's request to waive the taxes for the Legislature to consider. Several questions were raised and Mr. Lane requested Mr. Snyder and Mr. Klein as Chair of the Government Operations Committee to look into any concerns and questions and to report back at the next meeting. Mr. Klein requested that he be contacted with any of those questions or concerns and he will 175 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 follow-up with them. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. At this time, Mr. Lane asked that the motion to reconsider Resolution No. 113 of 2015 be made. It was MOVED by Mr. Burbank, seconded by Ms. Chock, to RECONSIDER the resolution entitled Reaffirming Support for a Single -Payer Approach to Controlling Health -Care Costs and Ensuring Everyone is Covered and Urging the New York State Assembly and Senate to Enact the New York Health Act A.5062 (Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins). A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 9 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, and Robertson); Noes - 3 (Legislators, McKenna, Morey, and Sigler); Excused - 2 (Legislators Shinagawa and Stein). MOTION TO RECONSIDER CARRIED. Resolution 2015-113: Reaffirming Support for a Single -Payer Approach to Contro fling Health - Care Costs and Ensuring Everyone is Covered and Urging the New York State Senate to Enact the New York Health Act S.3525 (Perkins) (ID #5622) It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Robertson, to amend the resolution as follows: Change title to read: "Reaffirming Support for a Single -Payer Approach to Controlling Health - Care Costs and Ensuring Everyone is Covered and Urging the New York State Assembly and Senate to Enact the New York Health Act )/5.3525 (Perkins)" Add the following Whereases: "WHEREAS, on May 19, 2015, Tompkins Cou my Legislature supported this resolu tion by a vote of 7-4 with 3 members excused, short of the necessary 8 votes to pass, and "WHEREAS, on May 27, 2015, the New York State Assemb ly by a vote of 92-52 passed A.5062, now therefore be it" Change the word "Legislature" to "Senate" in the following Resolved: RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Senate Legislature and the Governor to waste no more time tinkering with the present profit -based insurance system, escape the mindset that major reform is "politically infeasible" (a self-fulfilling prophecy!), and instead recognize the widespread support for a new public approach, understand there is no stronger measure New York could take to cut our property taxes than to pass this bill into law, and take the opportunity to accomplish this major and long -needed reform, A voice vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 7 (Legislators Burbank, Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, and Robertson); Noes - 5 (Legislators Chock, Dennis, McKenna, Morey, and Sigler); Excused - 2 (Legislators Shinagawa and Stein). AMENDMENT FAILED. It was MOVED Ms. Robertson, seconded by Ms. Herrera, to amend the resolution as follows: Change title to read: "Reaffirming Support for a Single -Payer Approach to Controlling Health - 176 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Care Costs and Ensuring Everyone is Covered and Urging the New York State Assembly and Senate to Enact the New York Health Act ^ .5062 'Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins)" Add the following Whereas: "WHEREAS, on May 27, 2015, the New York State Assemb ly by a vote of 92-52 passed A.5062, now therefore be it" Change the word "Legislature" to "Senate" in the following Resolved: RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Senate Legislature and the Governor to waste no more time tinkering with the present profit -based insurance system, escape the mindset that major reform is "politically infeasible" (a self-fulfilling prophecy!), and instead recognize the widespread support for a new public approach, understand there is no stronger measure New York could take to cut our property taxes than to pass this bill into law, and take the opportunity to accomplish this major and long -needed reform, A voice vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 9 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, and Robertson); Noes - 3 (Legislators, McKenna, Morey, and Sigler); Excused - 2 (Legislators Shinagawa and Stein). AMENDMENT CARRIED. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote as follows: RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: RECONSIDERED & ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9 TO 3] Will Burbank, Member Carol Chock, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, Robertson David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, by Resolution No. 95 of 2006, and on July 7, 2009, by Resolution No. 113 of 2009, the Tompkins County Legislature expressed its support of and preference for a single - payer approach to health-care coverage for New York State, and WHEREAS, a single -payer approach, as the name implies, only federalizes how health-care providers are paid, leaving the choice of doctors and hospitals completely up to each individual and the choice of treatment up to each patient and his/her doctor, and WHEREAS, access to health care continues to be a major concern for all Americans and New York State residents [with over one million currently uninsured and a growing number underinsured], and WHEREAS, health-care costs continue to rise at rates above inflation and, under current conditions, the share of state income spent on health care and the administration of the health care system will rise to 18 percent by 2024, much faster than incomes are rising, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature continues to believe that controlling health-care costs and ensuring health care for all residents are both of paramount importance, and WHEREAS, the simplest approach is to move directly from the current multiple -payer approach, 177 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 with its high costs of administration, marketing, and profits for shareholders of the many insurance companies, to a single -payer system, where the government is the insurer of all, a system used in other industrialized democracies, and WHEREAS, New York Health would generate savings by replacing the complicated, costly, and often chaotic claims procedure currently employed by thousands of public and private insurance providers, with a simple, one-stop single -payer system for all claims, and WHEREAS, Senator Perkins and Assemblyman Gottfried have introduced the New York Health Act, A.5062 (Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins), which would establish a comprehensive universal health insurance program for all New Yorkers, with access to medical services and providers of their choice, without regard to age, income, health, or employment status and would impact both individual health outcomes and public health outcomes, and WHEREAS, New York Health will replace the current multi -payer system of employer -based insurance, individually -acquired insurance, and federally sponsored programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) with a single -billing system funded by progressively -graduated assessments collected by the State and based on ability to pay, and WHEREAS, New York Health will be publically financed by two assessments based on ability to pay (a progressively graduated state payroll tax similar to the Medicare tax on payroll and self- employment income, and a surcharge on non -employment income (e.g. interest, dividends, capital gains), and WHEREAS, New York Health will pool all health revenue sources (e.g. assessments, federally - matched public health programs, ACA subsidies, and other revenue sources) into a dedicated New York Health Trust Fund and pay Providers directly, and WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce billing expenses, administrative waste, monopolistic pricing of drugs and medical devices, and fraud, overall health care spending would be reduced by 15 percent or $45 billion per year by 2019, and WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce healthcare costs for government, public schools districts, businesses, and individuals in New York State, eliminate the "local share" funding of Medicaid that has been such a financial burden for County property taxpayers, and eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, insurance premiums, insurance co -pays, and deductibles [98% of New Yorkers will pay less for their health care than they do today; and businesses, especially small businesses, will benefit from reduced costs], and WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health, by Gerald Friedman, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, reports savings from reduced health spending in the amount of $71 billion [most savings are from eliminating private health insurance overhead and profits, reducing doctor and hospital billing and insurance -related expenses, eliminating uncompensated care from health providers, public hospitals and health centers, and decreasing drug and medical device costs with enhanced negotiating power], and WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health reports a net savings of $44.7 billion, after projected program improvements and expansion of $25 billion for increased utilization due to universal coverage, expanded and more comprehensive health benefits, Medicaid and Medicare rate equity (increased provider reimbursement), unemployment insurance and job transition and retraining for lost insurance billing and claims jobs, and 178 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 WHEREAS, New York Health would expand the network of providers to ensure continuity of care, and include a more comprehensive health care benefits package that includes preventive care, primary care, specialist, hospital care, rehabilitation care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health care, dental care, vision and hearing care, reproductive health care, prescription drugs, and medical supplies/devices [a requirement for the development of a long-term care financing and benefits plan is included in the proposed legislation], and WHEREAS, New York Health would save enough in unnecessary costs to pay for the costs of universal health care coverage for all, extending coverage to all the uninsured and underinsured for basic necessary medical care, and would provide a more comprehensive benefits package at significantly less cost than the one offered through recent federal legislation, and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2015, the New York State Assembly by a vote of 92-52 passed A.5062, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature strongly supports adoption of the New York Health Act, A.5062 (Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins), RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the New York State Senate and the Governor to waste no more time tinkering with the present profit -based insurance system, escape the mindset that major reform is "politically infeasible" (a self-fulfilling prophecy!), and instead recognize the widespread support for a new public approach, understand there is no stronger measure New York could take to cut our property taxes than to pass this bill into law, and take the opportunity to accomplish this major and long -needed reform, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators John Flanagan, Jeffrey Klein, Kemp Hannon, Andrea Stewart -Cousins, James Seward, Michael Nozzolio, and Tom O'Mara, and Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Richard Gottfried, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Appointment(s) Approved Under Consent A2enda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Christina Dravis - County staff; term expires December 31, 2017 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent A2enda 179 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein Resolution 2015-114: Award of Bids — Aircraft Rescu e and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Tru ck, Installed Equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5636) WHEREAS, the Finance Department has duly advertised for bids to purchase an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle, Installed Equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and WHEREAS, four (4) bids were duly received for the ARFF Truck as follows: Plastisol Companies, LLC Emergency One, Inc. Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC Oshkosh Airport Products , and $560,989.00 $575,893.00 $597,068.00 $600,036.00 WHEREAS, three (3) bids were duly received for the additional equipment installed by manufacturer as follows: Plastisol Companies, LLC Emergency One, Inc. Oshkosh Airport Products , and $ 65,000.00 $127,514.00 $ 89,256.00 WHEREAS, after consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the lowest bidder, Plastisol, has been deemed unsuccessful due to not providing proper FAA -required documentation, and Emergency One, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, will be awarded the bid for the ARFF truck with installed equipment at a total cost of $703,407, , and (PPE): WHEREAS, four (4) bids were duly received for additional Personal Protective Equipment Adirondack Thermal & Technical Federal Resource Dival Safety Emergency One, Inc. $ 5,575.00 $101,265.67 $188,047.05 $202,116.88 WHEREAS, the award for PPE will go to the lowest responsive bidder, which is Dival Safety, as the first two bidders are deemed unresponsive as they did not bid on all pieces of equipment, and Dival Safety, the lowest responsive bidder, will be awarded the bid at a cost of $188,047.05, 180 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 follows: WHEREAS, the budget for said ARFF vehicle, Installed Equipment and PPE Equipment is as FAA (90%) New York State Department of Transportation NYSDOT (5%) Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) (5%) Total , now therefore be it $802,308.65 $ 44,572.70 $ 44,572.70 $891,454.05 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That subject to grants being received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the ARFF Truck and Installed Equipment bid be awarded to Emergency One, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $703.407.00 and that the PPE Equipment bid be awarded to Dival Safety as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $188,047.05, RESOLVED, further, That the local share is derived from PFC's and that the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized to advance payments for this piece of equipment until reimbursement is received from the FAA and NYSDOT. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -25 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 115: Authoriz ing 2015 Federal Transit Adm inistration Grant for TCAT and Tompkins County (ID #5555) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient selected by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula program, with responsibilities to propose FTA -funded projects to the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (I-TCTC) and to select projects from the I-TCTC Transportation Improvement Program for inclusion in FTA grants, and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources for the April 2015 Section 5307 Grant are as follows: 2015 Sec 5307 Urban Formula 66% Allocation for FFY 2015 $1,182,297 NYSDOT Transfer from Sec 5311 Operating Assistance for 2015-2016 $ 475,500 Total Federal Transit Funds $1,657,797 , and WHEREAS, the County and TCAT agreed to the projects selected for inclusion in the 2015 grant from the I-TCTC' s 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended, and WHEREAS, the County will receive and use said FTA funds as follows: FORMULA (FTA 5307) Projects (FTA 5307) Projects Federal State TCAT County Local Agencies Agencies Total 181 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Preventative Maintenance $ 471,542 $ 58,943 $ 58,943 $ - $ - $ 589,427 Facility Rehab $ 150,192 $ 18,774 $ 18,774 $ - $ - $ 187,740 Support Vehicle $ 20,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ - $ - $ 25,000 Mobility Management - County $ 41,374 $ 5,172 $ - $ 5,172 $ - $ 51,718 Project Administration - County $ 53,502 $ 6,688 $ - $ 6,688 $ - $ 66,877 Mobility Management - Special Community Mobility Projects - County $ 19,166 $ 2,396 $ - $ - $ 2,396 $ 23,958 Capital Projects Subtotal $ 755,776 $ 94,472 $ 80,217 $ 11,860 $ 2,396 $ 944,720 Operating Assistance Federal State TCAT County Local Agencies Total Operating Assistance - TCAT $ 829,000 4,820,300 $7,035,700 $ - $ - $12,685,000 Operating Assistance - Special Community Mobility Projects - County $ 73,022 S - $ - $ - $ 73,022 $ 146,043 Operating Assistance Subtotal $ 902,022 $4,820,300 $ 7,035,700 $ - $ 73,022 $12,831,043 Total Section 5307 Program $ 1,657,797 $4,914,772 $ 7,115,917 $ 11,860 $ 84,881 $13,775,763 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant for $1,657,797, RESOLVED, further, That the grant budget total is $13,775,763 including Federal, New York State, TCAT, County and other local agencies sources, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the Federal Transit Administration for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the Project. 3. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, and any third -party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. 182 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Explanation: This is first of two FTA Section 5307 grant applications the County expects to file in 2015, in April and July. Since Congress extended authorization for the Federal Transportation program only through May 31, 2015, the County is eligible to apply for partial Federal funding for FFY 2015. In addition, the grant includes an award by NYSDOT to the County of rural operating assistance for TCAT. The grant would support TCAT operations and capital projects and the County's project administration and mobility management projects. All projects were approved by the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council and selected from the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). * * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Resolution 2015-116: Ap propriation from Contin gent Fund — Terminal Pay — Health Department (ID #5550) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Health Department had a resignation of a Sr. Public Health Sanitarian effective March 12, 2015, and WHEREAS, the employee converted unused fringe time to health insurance premium, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement from the Contingent Fund to the Department, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: Recess FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $2,093 TO: A4090.51000607 Sr. Public Health Sanitarian $1,337 A4090.58800 Fringes $ 756 * * * * * * * * * * Chair Lane declared recess at 7:26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:39 p.m. Government Operations Committee 183 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Resolution 2015- 117: A ppropriation from Cont ingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Information Technology Services Department (ID #5618) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Information Technology Services Department had the following three individuals in the Depai intent resign or retire: Healthcare Security and Privacy Officer - resigned effective April 3, 2015 Administrative/Computer Assistant - retired effective January 29, 2015 Financial Systems Administrator - retired effective February 6, 2015 , and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement to the Department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations for 2015: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $17,481.59 TO: A1680.51000502 Healthcare Security and Privacy Officer $ 2,656.79 A1680.51000 Administrative/Computer Assistant $ 1,275.75 A1680.51000766 Financial Systems Administrator $ 7,237.80 A1680.58800 Fringes $ 6,311.25 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution 2015-118: Acceptance of NY Prize Community Grid Competition Grant for Tompkins County Community Resiliency Microgrid Project and Related Budget Adjustments (ID #5640) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, on May 7, 2015, Tompkins County applied to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for NY Prize Community Grid Competition funds for the 184 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 purpose of preparing a feasibility study that assesses microgrid options for county facilities and nearby uses in and around the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and WHEREAS, the County has been awarded NY Prize Community Grid Competition grant funds in the amount of $95,314 for this purpose, and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2015, the Tompkins County Planning Depailment had issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of identifying a consultant that could assist the County with both the grant application process and the preparation of the feasibility study, and WHEREAS, after evaluating responses to the RFQ, on April 6, 2015, the County selected the team headed by Green Energy Corp (GEC), of Eugene, Oregon, and including Hitachi America Ltd., of Tarrytown, New York, and GI Energy of New York, New York, to assist with the grant application and feasibility study development, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County hereby accepts NY Prize Community Grid Competition funds in the amount of $95,314, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to the 2015 Budget: Revenues A8027.43959 Expenditures A8027.54442 State Aid Planning $ 95,314 TOTAL REVENUES $ 95,314 Professional Services $ 95,314 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 95,314 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-119: Authoriz ing a Public Hearin g on the Agriculture a nd Farmland Protection Plan (June 2015) (ID #5645) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board prepared a report entitled "Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan," that was approved by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives by Resolution No. 32 of 1998 on February 17, 1998, and 185 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 WHEREAS, following fifteen years of implementation of the Plan, the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board developed an updated plan to meet the new and emerging agricultural trends and reduction of agricultural ventures, and WHEREAS, the Plan was developed with farmer and public input that gathered, compiled, organized, and prioritized into goals, strategies, and action steps, and WHEREAS, added Tompkins County public participation and comment is desired, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on July 7, 2015, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan (June 2015). At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Mr. Dennis, Chair, said the Committee met prior to the Legislature meeting today and passed a number of resolutions. County Administrator Joe Mareane reported on the need for a new budgeting system. He also reported he would like to present quarterly budget projections. Mr. Snyder, Finance Director, also presented an updated Contingent Fund report. Mr. Dennis asked Mr. Snyder to provide all Legislators with a copy. Mr. Burbank questioned the new budgeting system. Mr. Mareane said the current budget is a good policy document but behind the scenes is a very complex time-consuming process to get numbers to that place. They would like to identify new software that can provide the same information Legislators are using that does not require the amount of time it currently does. Mr. Klein questioned when the Expanded Budget calendar would be available. Mrs. Covert agreed to distribute a draft tomorrow. Resolution 2015-120: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 (ID #5612) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, according to New York State's new Property Tax Cap legislation, if a county government decides to adopt a county budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the county government must pass a local law to override that cap, and 186 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 WHEREAS, information from New York State that enables calculation of the County's 2016 property tax cap is not available until late summer, and WHEREAS, in the event the County's annual tax levy exceeds the allowable tax levy limit voluntarily or due to clerical or technical errors, New York State has the authority to penalize our County unless we have already formally given ourselves permission to exceed the tax cap, and WHEREAS, adopting said local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the Tompkins County Legislature flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on June 16, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2016. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-1 21: Establishm ent of Guidelines and Fiscal Targets for All County Budgeting Units for the Preparation of the 2016 Budget (ID #5610) Ms. Chock said she disagrees with this number and thinks it should be higher and said she will oppose the resolution for that reason. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [11 TO 1] James Dennis, Vice Chair Kathy Luz Herrera, Member Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler Carol Chock Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy specifies that a fiscal target is the maximum amount of general revenue spending authority that a department head or program director may request without initiating an Over -Target Request, and changes in fiscal targets should be communicated to department heads and program directors as timely as possible in order for them to submit their 2016 budget requests to the County Administrator by July 17, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature wishes to establish targets in order for departments and agencies to submit their 2016 budget requests, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That fiscal 187 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 2, 2015 targets for all budgeting units for preparation of the 2016 budget are hereby established as follows: 1. For grants to specific not-for-profit agencies, fiscal targets shall be equal to the amount approved in the 2015 adopted budget, less any one-time or re -appropriated funding, then increased by 2.0%. 2. The fiscal targets for all County depaitments shall be equal to the amount provided by the 2015 adopted budget for discretionary programs and mandated responsibilities, as adjusted by the deletion of any one-time or reallocated funds applied to such costs in the 2015 adopted budget, and by changes such as negotiated wage growth and changes in fringe benefits rates that are established and allocated to the departments by the County Administrator. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 5/19/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member Glenn Morey, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler Dooley Kiefer Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. 188 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 7-7-15 Tuesday, June 16, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearing Local Law No. c of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 Mr. Lane, Chair, called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. concerning a proposed local law entitled A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016. Mr. Lane asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Will Burbank Carol Chock James Dennis Kathy Luz Herrera Dooley Kiefer Daniel Klein Michael Lane Leslyn McBean-Clairborne David McKenna Martha Robertson Glenn Morey Nathan Shinagawa Michael Sigler Peter Stein Title Member Member Status Present Present Arrived Departed Vice Chair Present Member Excused Member Present Member Present Chair Present Member Present Member Present Member Present Member Present Member Present 5:47 PM Member Member Present Excused 10:30 PM Proclamation Mr. Lane read and presented a proclamation declaring June 21, 2015, as Twin Tiers Honor Flight Day to Nancy Kane, Director and Co -Founder of Twin Tiers Honor Flight. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Adam Law, Tompkins County resident, spoke about the Old Library site and expressed support of the Franklin Properties proposal. He said he owns a medical practice on Cayuga Street and is close to the Old Library site and explained the reasons he chose that area for his clients. He believes the Franklin Properties proposal matches and enhances the local community. It has a minimal disruptive footprint and he believes it is important to adapt the old building to meet the new. Tom Hanna, City of Ithaca resident, also spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal for the development of the Old Library site and the reuse of the building. Although he appreciates the goals of the other proposals, he is committed to the idea of having a multi -use downtown that is focused on reuse of buildings and energy and efficiency. 189 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Mr. Hanna read a statement from a member of the Dewitt Mall community who is disabled and unable to attend the meeting. The statement was submitted by Elizabeth Reed and spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal for the development of the Old Library site. John Graves, Ithaca resident and President of the South Hill Civic Association, spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal as it reuses the existing building on the Old Library site. The proposal commits to reducing the greatest amount of greenhouse gas emissions and is the most environmentally responsible. He said the South Hill Civic Association also supports the Franklin Properties proposal. Dan Hoffman, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal for the development of the Old Library site. He said he distributed to Legislators the reasons this proposal should be considered and believes it offers more than the other proposals including benefits to the neighborhood and historic district. He questioned the SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) action listed on the resolution and suggested it be reviewed. Mr. Shinagawa arrived at this time. Marie McRae, Dryden resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. As she has been involved for several years with supporting solar energy in Tompkins County, she asked the Legislature to consider energy costs when making the decision concerning the Old Library site. Eric Clay, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about his volunteer work with Lifelong for the last ten years as a teacher. There is a mix of low and moderate income seniors who gather in an environment where they have been driven out of the County. He spoke of how expensive it is to live in this County and the number of commuters. He said it is important to consider a proposal that will do well by Lifelong. Catherine Wagner, Dryden resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She said climate change is here and it is critical that the decisions that are made now are done with having the future in mind. It is important to get off of fossil fuels as quickly as possible and not support construction that will significantly increase local dependence on natural gas. The Franklin Properties proposal will be built according to Architecture 2030 standards and use the existing structure. She does not believe the Travis Hyde Properties meets those standards. Ann Sullivan, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She believes it is a project that will meet the needs of middle-class Ithacans. She spoke of her support for having medical access within the City. Natasha Tall, City of Ithaca, said it is important to her that Lifelong be taken into consideration in the decision for choosing a proposal for the development of the Old Library site. She spoke of the services Lifelong provides and how important it is to the seniors that it supports. Report from Highway Director Mr. Smith reported Sunday evening Newfield sustained a very heavy rainfall in excess of four inches and several roads were severely damaged. Conservatively from what he has seen and discovered, County infrastructure damage alone is estimated between $100,000 and $200,000. He spoke of the damages on roads and bridges throughout Tompkins County including the railroad being severely damaged. The focus is on getting residents access to and from their driveways. He will deliver a full 190 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 report to Facilities and Infrastructure Committee at its next meeting. Mr. Dennis asked if we will qualify for any Federal funding; Mr. Smith said it doesn't look like it as it takes a very large event in multiple counties to qualify. Ms. Robertson thanked the highway crews and commented that the Town of Danby was impacted as well as the Town of Newfield. Mr. Sigler asked about the Carter Creek Road bridge. Mr. Smith said it would require a full replacement on one abutment, it is impassable right now. Ms. Chock asked if damage from prior storms have been repaired. Mr. Smith said it seems storms are happening every year, but he believes all repairs from past storms have been made. Privilege of the Floor by the Public (continued) John Schroeder, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as its design will fit Tompkins County and the neighborhood. Frost Travis, Village of Cayuga Heights resident, thanked the Legislature for considering the Travis Hyde Properties proposal as one of the preferred developers for the development of the Old Library site. He spoke about sustainability and believes density and the number of mileage traveled by individuals is important. There are 60 units of housing where having a car is optional for a lifestyle. He understands the project is not perfect in reference to energy efficiency; however, he believes it provides affordable housing and the density needed in the community. He also spoke of the proposed partnership with Lifelong and that it will provide sustainability with an important institution in the County. Brian Wilbur, Town of Dryden resident and Lifelong Board member, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Travis Hyde Properties for the development of the Old Library site. He appreciates the comments made that Lifelong is a valued organization. Lifelong has existed for 62 years, but is looking to have to make changes. Representatives of Lifelong met with all of the developers and continue to meet with the three remaining developers. The financial pieces with Franklin Properties and the Rochester Cornerstone Group did not work for Lifelong. Additionally, an important element for Lifelong is the timeline for development and various benchmarks. It was felt that Lifelong could only enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Travis Hyde Properties based on their proposal. Graham Gillespie, Town of Ithaca resident and President of HOLT Architects, spoke of the process and said concerns were addressed as comprehensively as possible. He commended the Legislature for undertaking the process and highlighted areas and the holistic approach of the Travis Hyde Properties proposal. He asked the Legislature to continue reviewing the proposals and to make a decision that is best for the whole community and Tompkins County. Marne O'Shae, City of Ithaca resident and owner of a business next door to the Old Library, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She believes the Legislature has heard from the community and that the most support is for Franklin Properties. Tom Seaney, Danby resident and owner of the Dewitt Park Inn, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site and believes it fits the needs of the neighborhood and historic district. He suggested action be postponed to allow for discussion of the concerns raised for Lifelong. 191 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Don Harris, Endicott resident and part of the Travis Hyde Properties team, explained the energy package contained in the Travis Hyde Properties proposal. Taylor Jordan -Dionne Randall, Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She read a variety of statements received from people supporting the Franklin Properties proposal. Regina Randall, Ithaca, also spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as well as read statements she gathered from people supporting the proposal. Frances Helmstadter, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of Lifelong and the services it provides. Lifelong is a rare community center where the community can gather and it enriches the lives of those who go there. She spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Travis Hyde Properties for the development of the Old Library site and believes it is the best option to Lifelong. Sara Schaffzin, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She has lived in the City for a long time and as she gets older she would like to remain in the City without paying expensive rent for an apartment. It is important to consider what is the best option for this particular site and the Franklin Properties proposal offers what she believes is needed for the character of that neighborhood. Jane Marie Law, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She spoke of the importance of density and urban sustainability; however, too much density can work against urban sustainability. She believes the proposal by Travis Hyde Properties is too large and is not what the community needs. Mark Lawrence, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. He lives next door to Lifelong and spoke in support of its programs and services it provides. He believes that Lifelong and the Franklin Properties proposal will be able to work cooperatively and meet the needs of the community. Gus Dusenberry, Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as he is a supporter of reusing the building and that this proposal appears to have the lowest impact on the community. Jennifer Birnbaum, Ithaca resident, said her property directly borders this project. She spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as she believes it makes the most sense for the site. She understands affordable housing is needed; however, condominiums are also needed. Beth Feldman, Fall Creek resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site that repurposes the old building. This proposal preserves the historic feel in that part of the City and will provide needed owner -occupied dwellings for people who will be committed to the welfare of the City. Randy Brown, Town of Newfield resident, referenced the County's mission statement and said he is disappointed in government and the attention small communities receive. In Tompkins County there is much focus and money given to the City. He asked that that there be more open mindedness for the smaller towns including towns like Newfield and to use the resources available in the County. 192 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Bob Rossi, Ithaca resident and Ithaca Commons business owner, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site and that it enriches the character of the neighborhood and is the most responsible in terms of environmental impact. He also understands the importance of Lifelong to the community and believes the request for proposals should have included the needs of Lifelong. He believes all of the projects being proposed are doing their best to support Lifelong. Nancy Medsker, Town of Danby resident and owner of Dewitt Park Inn, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as she believes it is the best option for that site and neighborhood. The neighbors of this site have met and agree that adaptive reuse would be best way to go and a petition with over 500 signatures was signed supporting this. She spoke of Lifelong and how it would be included in the Franklin Properties proposal and urged Legislators to vote for that proposal. Dick Feldman, Fall Creek resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. He also spoke of the beauty surrounding the City and if density were added it would create traffic congestion. A 20 -unit building for housing is enough for that area and is equivalent to one block of houses. Kristin Ahlness, Town of Enfield resident and representative of the Ithaca Board of Realtors, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She believes condominiums are the best option for the City and a great asset. Katie Stoner, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site and of the benefits of mixed-use development. She said the Franklin Properties proposal also offers density through commercial space, community space, etc. Kathy Russell, East Hill resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She hopes in the future to buy a condominium in the City such as what is being proposed in the Franklin Properties proposal. Anna Kelles, City of Ithaca, read a letter she submitted to Legislators in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She believes the proposal is a highly suited for this particular urban development site. She said Franklin Properties have altered their proposal to include Lifelong and encouraged the Legislature to approve it. Dilmeran Dunham, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She is interested in maintaining the City's beauty and said there is a need for cooperatives within the City. Hilda Moleski, City of Ithaca resident and Realtor, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She commented that a town like Ithaca retains its senior population and many would love to live downtown in condominiums She spoke about factors relating to prolonged construction projects and that there have been many in recent years. She asked that that be taken into consideration as well and the Legislature choose a project to reuse the existing building and is sustainable. Jan Rhodes Norman, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She commented on how she moved to the area in 1971 and spoke of the loss of a number of buildings in the downtown area. She spoke of a visionary, Bill Downing, and the number of projects he was involved with including saving the Dewitt Mall. As part of the downtown corridor, she is extremely supportive of walkable, livable, smart growth 193 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 neighborhoods. In Shik Lee, Village of Freeville resident, spoke also spoke of Bill Downing and his vision for downtown life. She said she is currently a property building manager for Dewitt Mall and read a letter dated June 22, 1971, concerning the Dewitt Mall and the reasons the building should not have been demolished. Mr. Downing offered to buy the building for $20,000. The building will be 100 years old next year. She believes Mr. Downing would say the Old Library building has good bones and should be reused. Robert Steutville, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site as it has the support of the community and neighbors. He does respect the Travis Hyde Properties proposal, but believes the Franklin Properties proposal exceeds the goals, is the most sustainable, and brings people and services such as medical downtown. Douglas Sutherland of Syracuse and representative of Franklin Properties, briefly spoke about the development of the project for the Old Library site and how it meets the needs and fits into the community. He said it has been a thoughtful process and said he believes there is a way to meet the needs of Lifelong as well. Marissa (Mary) Richards, Town of Dryden resident, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. She said she came to Ithaca to attend Cornell University and fell in love with the community and decided to stay. She appreciates the discussions that are held and believes they contribute a lot to how people appreciate the sense of community. She commented on how much she has enjoyed the site of the Old Library and development around it. She expressed concern with the number of large buildings that have been going up in Ithaca and hopes this does not happen at this site. Linda Mahoney, City of Ithaca resident, spoke from a health perspective and the impact new construction can have on the environment. She expressed support for the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about distractive driving and believes the community has failed in doing anything about it. She thanked Karen Fuller, Deputy Clerk for the Legislature, for her exceptional service to the County. She believes it was a mistake to move the Library to its current location and therefore asked the Legislature to delay action on the decision for the Old Library site and to seek additional proposals. Carol Bushberg, City of Ithaca resident and real estate broker, spoke about the "scale" of buildings and said she supports the proposal submitted by Franklin Properties for the development of the Old Library site. Harriet London, Lansing resident and past President of the Lifelong Board, said Lifelong's goal was to do what was in the best interest of Lifelong. She spoke of the number of meetings held with all of the developers. They discussed their needs and weighed each proposal extremely carefully. At this point, if Franklin Properties has a new proposal they have not seen it; however, she would be willing to review one if presented. Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:01 p.m. 194 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Mr. Klein, to add a resolution to the agenda entitled Designating Preferred Developer - Tompkins County Old Library Property (Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York). Ms. Chock explained her intent would be to withdraw this resolution if the resolution on the agenda designating a preferred developer is adopted. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 9 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Shinagawa, and Sigler); Noes - 3 (Legislators Dennis, Lane, and Robertson); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). MOTION FAILED. There were no resolutions withdrawn from the agenda. Old Library Committee Resolution 2015-122: Designating Preferred Developer — Tompkins County Old Library Property (ID #5653) Mrs. McBean-Clairborne spoke of the process and said she heard from a number of people that there needs to be affordable housing. She explained that she voted no at the Committee meeting for the Travis Hyde proposal that was coming forward. She said this property is in her district and has listened to and balanced all of the phone calls and e-mails she has received, personal visits, and neighborhood meetings about this site. She said after consideration of all of the information she can support the Franklin proposal because it is closest to what the neighborhood is asking for and hopes there can be more conversations with them. It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Chock, to amend the resolution adding the following language: "WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and "RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease," A roll vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 7 (Legislators Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Sigler); Noes - 5 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, McBean-Clairborne, Morey, and Shinagawa); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Mr. Burbank, to offer the following substitute resolution: Designating Preferred Developer - Tompkins County Old Library Property A roll call vote on the substitute resolution resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne, and Shinagawa); Noes - 6 (Legislators Dennis, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Robertson, and Sigler); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). MOTION TO SUBSITUTE FAILED. WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and 195 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals and commitments from the developers, and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Old Library Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs the Commissioner of Planning to coordinate a SEQR review of the project proposed by Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration 196 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD) with the City of Ithaca. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 It was MOVED by Mr. Shinagawa, seconded by Mr. Dennis, to reconsider the amendment defeated earlier as follows: "WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and "RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease," A roll call vote on the motion to reconsider resulted as follows: Ayes - 10, Noes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Morey); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). MOTION CARRIED. A roll call on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Dennis Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, and Sigler); Noes - 3 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, and McBean- Clairborne); Temporarily out of Room - 1 (Legislator Morey); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). AMENDMENT CARRIED. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Robertson, to Call the Question. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 10, Noes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer); Excused - 2 (Legislators Herrera and Stein). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows. RESULT: DEFEATED [6 TO 6] MOVER: Michael Sigler, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Dennis, Lane, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler NAYS: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne, Shinagawa EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and 197 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals and commitments from the developers, and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, now 198 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Old Library Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs the Commissioner of Planning to coordinate a SEQR review of the project proposed by Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) with the City of Ithaca. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein Office for the Aging Advisory Committee David Robertshaw - term expires December 31, 2017 Susan Hatch - term expires December 31, 2015 Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee Joanie Groome - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Water Resources Council Michael J. Thorne - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein Resolution 2015-123: Budget Adjustment to Appropriate Funds for Depa rtment Equipment (ID #5617) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriffs Office does not have the initial funds to cover the unpredicted cost of necessary new holsters needed for optimal operation, now therefore be it 199 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: Revenues: 3113.42626- Forfeiture/Federal- RSTD $11,898.00 Appropriations: 3113.52220- Departmental Equipment $11,898.00 Explanation: In May of 2015, several officers have had problems with the performance of the current equipment they use in the field; which can be a major a public safety issue. The performance that is being affected is the functionality and durability of the firearm lights and holsters. Although our budget contains a portion of money for Departmental Equipment, those funds have been allotted to other facets that are necessary for operation of the Sheriffs Office. Those monies in the Forfeiture Fund would be optimal to transfer in order to accommodate the necessary purchase of new holsters. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-124: Acceptance of Sexually Exploited Youth Funds from the Office of Children and Family Services - Youth Services Department (ID #5646) WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Tompkins County Youth Services Department (TCYSD) to provide resources to communities to enable all youth to thrive in school, work, and life, and WHEREAS, the Youth Services Department continues to meet with local providers to explore current needs of youth in Tompkins County including the needs of Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), and WHEREAS, in consultation with our various partners and local providers the TCYSD has developed a three -pronged approach to support CSEC and RHY through community engagement and education, training services including training of local trainers, and additional support for approved runaway and homeless youth programs, and WHEREAS, in May of 2015, TCYSD received notification that the Office of Children and Family Services has awarded Tompkins County funding to strengthen the capacity of our current Runaway and Homeless Youth programming through Safe Harbor Sexually Exploited Youth funding, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support programming and services related to CSEC and RHY and will include services supporting community engagement and education, training services and training of trainers, and additional support for approved RHY programs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Humans Services Committee, That Tompkins County accepts the FY2015 distribution in the amount of $35,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director is authorized to make the following adjustments accordingly to the 2015 budget: Revenue: 7020.43820 Programs for Youth $35,000 Appropriation: 7020.54442 Professional Services Fees $30,000 7022.54400 Program Expense $5,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 200 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-125: Au thorization for Public He aring - Tompkins Cort land Community College Operating Budget — 2015-2016 (ID #5609) WHEREAS, Tompkins Cortland Community College is a joint enterprise of Tompkins County and Cortland County whose budgets must be acted on by each county, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held on July 7, 2015, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof in the Legislature's Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, concerning the 2015-2016 operating budget request for Tompkins Cortland Community College. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature be and hereby is directed to place such notice of public hearing in the official newspaper of Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-126: Budget Adjustment to Reflect Increased CHIPS Revenue — Hig hway Division (ID #5660) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein WHEREAS, New York State has increased the CHIPS (Consolidated Highway Improvement Program) reimbursements above those of 2014, and has allotted $50 million "Extreme Winter Recovery" (EWR) across the State, increasing the total CHIPS funding, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue: D5110.43501 CHIPS Revenue (2015 increase) $ 1,921.06 Revenue: D5110.43501 CHIPS Revenue (EWR) $225,498.39 Appropriation: D5110.54312 Highway Materials Appropriation: D5110.54312 Highway Materials SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * $ 1,921.06 $225,498.39 Resolution 2015-127: Authorization to Execute a Contract with Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C., for Design Services — PIN 3756.10 — Pine Tree Road (CR 201 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 174) Intersection Imp rovement at Ellis Ho llow Road and East Hill Pla Town of Ithaca (ID #5666) za Entrance, RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: AYES: James Dennis, Vice Chair Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein WHEREAS, Resolution 185 of 2014 authorized an agreement with the State of New York whereby Federal sources will furnish approximately 90% of the funding necessary for design and construction of Highway Safety Improvements at two intersections on Pine Tree Road - Ellis Hollow Road and the East Hill Plaza Entrance - in the Town of Ithaca, P.I.N. 3756.10, (the Project), and WHEREAS, Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. (Shumaker), is one of 8 engineering consultants that expressed interest in designing the Project and that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association have fully qualified and authorized for such work on Locally Administered Federal -Aid projects in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Director has recommended Shumaker as best qualified to provide design and right-of-way support services for the project and NYSDOT has approved this selection, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C., of 143 Court Street, Binghamton, NY, for design and right-of-way support services in connection with the referenced project for an amount not to exceed $69,000, funds to be provided from the Road Maintenance Program Capital Account (HZ5112.5923951.12), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County with cumulative value not to exceed 10% of the aforementioned contract amount, funds to be provided from the Road Maintenance Program Capital Account (HZ5112.5923951.12). SEQR ACTION: TYPE II- 21 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-1 28: Award of Bid — Bridge Replacem ent — Waterburg Road (CR 136) Bridge Over Taughannock Creek — BIN 3314400 (Town of Ulysses) (ID #5667) RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [8 TO 4] David McKenna, Member James Dennis, Vice Chair Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler Will Burbank, Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer, Martha Robertson Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Department of Finance - Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for bids for 202 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 the replacement of the bridge on County Road 136, Waterburg Road, over the Taughannock Creek (BIN 3314400), and WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received and publicly read on June 1, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the bid be awarded to Economy Paving Company, Inc., of Cortland, NY, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $729,919.00, RESOLVED further, That the funds are available in the Waterburg Road Bridge Capital Account #HZ 5106.59239.53.21, RESOLVED further, That the Highway Division is hereby authorized to implement this bid and to execute change orders to the contract up to 10% of the aforementioned bid amount on behalf of the County, funds to be provided from the Waterburg Road Bridge Capital Account (HZ 5106.59239.53.21). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-129: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funds from Fund Balance to the Town Services Account (Snow Removal) - Highway Division (ID #5659) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Highway Division did not anticipate the heavier -than -usual winter weather in the beginning of 2015, and the Town Services account is underfunded for 2015 services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: FROM: D30909000 Fund Balance $30,000.00 TO: D5142.54446 Town Services $30,000.00 Explanation: The winter weather in the beginning of 2015 caused higher -than -anticipated expenses paid to the Towns for snow and ice maintenance on County Roads, resulting in the account being underfunded for the remainder of 2015's expenses. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Sigler was excused at this time. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no municipal official present. 203 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Chair's Report and Chair's Appointment(s) Mr. Lane made the following appointment: Workforce Development Board Cindy Reckdenwald - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2016 Minutes of Previous Meeting 6/2/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [9 TO 2] Martha Robertson, Member David McKenna, Member Burbank, Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Adi ournment The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m. 204 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 7-21-15 Tuesday, July 7, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. He announced there will be no action taken on the issue of the Old Library site that was discussed at the last meeting; however, the public is welcome to speak on the matter this evening. The Old Library Committee will be meeting on July 10th at 9 a.m. in Legislature Chambers. Public Hearings Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan (June 2015) Mr. Lane opened the first public hearing at 5:31 p.m. concerning the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan and asked if anyone wished to speak. Ms. Roth, Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, spoke about the purpose of the Plan and provided some background information. The Plan has been developed with guidance of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and there have been five public meetings that have been held in addition to focus groups of eight different sectors of agriculture. There are currently 558 farms in Tompkins County that have a significant land impact; 91,000 acres of farmland in the County is either owned or rented and generates $67 million in sales of products sold. Local food production is increasing in the County; 16,000 acres are under organic management. The Plan provides a blueprint for protecting agriculture, farmland, and protecting a viable sector of the economy. She hopes consumers and policy makers understand the importance of agriculture. A copy of the full Plan can be viewed on the County's website. Ed Scheffler, Chair of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, said he is an operator of small dairy farm in Groton. He spoke in support of the updated County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. It is a result of many meetings and thousands of hours of research. He spoke specifically about local food and that Tompkins County has always been the hub of the local food movement and the Board feels this is important to support for the future. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:40 p.m. Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget - 2015-2016 Mr. Lane called the second public hearing to order at 5:40 p.m. concerning the Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget - 2015-2016 and asked if anyone wished to speak. Dr. Carl Haynes, President of Tompkins Cortland Community College, provided an overview of highlights and assumptions contained in the budget. He reported State aid went up by $100 (.08%) per FTE but was $150 less than what they had proposed. He noted that this is $68 less than it was five years ago. The amount tuition and fee revenue is going up is .37%. Part-time enrollment is going up by $7. He reported full-time enrollment is going up by $150 per year ($75 per semester). They are expecting a decline in full-time enrollment from 3,622 to 3,602 primarily in the Fall/Spring enrollment. Concurrent enrollment (program with local school districts) and Global enrollment continues to grow which is helping but will not totally offset their primary enrollment. He said chargeback revenue is flat; they had originally proposed a four percent increase because the State is not keeping up with its obligation and both Tompkins and Cortland counties are at the low end of their partnership amount. At a recent meeting of the Cortland County Legislature an increase of four percent of which two was from using the fund 205 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 balance was approved by the Budget Committee but rejected by the full Legislature. That will be reconsidered later this week. He reported on the proposed expenditures contained in the budget and said all contractual obligations are being honored but have reduced the budget by 8.3 FTE's; this represents a combination of full- and part-time positions and all came about through natural attrition or retirements. Dr. Haynes provided an update on funding over the last five years and said during this time of the State cutting back and the contribution from counties being flat the College has made efforts to be fiscally responsible and has reduced its employment base by 41 positions. Non -personnel operating costs have been reduced by $1.3 million and equipment spending has been reduced by $700,000. He said the College is requesting a 2% increase from Tompkins County ($58,000) and Cortland County ($34,000). No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:48 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Will Burbank 1 ember Carol Chock 1 ember Present James Dennis ice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera I ember Excused Dooley Kiefer 1 ember Present Daniel Klein 1 ember Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne 1 ember Present David McKenna 1 ember Present Martha Robertson 1 ember Present Glenn Morey 1 ember Present Nathan Shinagawa 1 ember Present Michael Sigler 1 ember Present Peter Stein Member Present Announcements of Executive Sessions, Reordering of Business, and Special Orders of the Day Ms. Robertson requested that she make a statement to the public for the record. She began by saying she was Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee in 2003 and in that position became aware of the County's desperate housing situation. There was a fortune being spent on emergency bed nights and homeless shelters. She brought that to the attention of the Legislature, which led to a housing needs assessment. She played a leadership role in creating the County's Housing Strategy as well as the Housing Fund with Cornell University and the City of Ithaca. Ever since, she has been a housing advocate because housing is the main driver in fighting poverty where public dollars can make a difference. This has been a core part of her work as being a Legislator. Environmental issues have also been part of that core. She has spent personal time and money traveling to Washington, Albany, and New York lobbying on environmental issues. She has been a Legislator for 13 '/2 years. Two years ago she decided to run for Congress and many people in this room and in this county supported her campaign. In 2014, the County had to decide what to do with the Old Library building and parcel and when the responses to the RFEI (Request for Expressions of Interest) came through, a number 206 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 of the proposers had donated to her campaign, so she recused herself and stepped off the Committee immediately. After she lost the election in 2014, in December, the County issued the RFP (Request for Proposals) for the next stage in the decision-making process for the Old Library. It did not occur to her that there was a continuing conflict of interest since she was not running for Congress again and her term on the Legislature was not ending until 2017. The Chair of the Ethics Advisory Board and the County Attorney had not raised the issue and she didn't learn of any problem until she received a call today from the media. It appears that a member of this body pointed out to the media that she had received contributions from one of the proposers. She did not remember that the Code of Ethics 2013 revision now requires a Legislator to recuse themselves with a "look -back" for up two years. As soon as she returned to town after learning this she contacted the County Attorney, who showed her the clause in the Code of Ethics. She now realizes she has to recuse herself from this issue. Over the years she has done everything asked of her to advocate for housing including writing letters of support for and speaking on behalf of the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Better Housing of Tompkins County. It is her core belief and those are the facts that led her to her vote two weeks ago. The issue of housing is desperately needed in this community; it is a public good and this Legislature can make a difference with this decision. However, at this point she is recusing herself from further consideration on the Old Library proposal and she wishes the Legislature the best. Mr. Lane announced an executive session will take place on a particular personnel matter later in the meeting. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Irene Stein, Town of Ithaca resident and former Director of the Office for the Aging, spoke in the interest of thousands of seniors who have and will participate in the programs of Lifelong. It started in the 1930's and has served residents in every municipality within Tompkins County well. She urged the Legislature to respond and support the seniors of this County. Joel Harlan, Newfield resident, said different kinds of apartments need to be built as well as different forms of affordable housing in all areas of the County and not only in downtown Ithaca. He said business and jobs need to be brought into the County. Brian Wilbur, Dryden resident, updated the Legislature on discussions that have taken place since the last meeting and said the Lifelong representatives met with Doug Sutherland of Franklin Properties and Noah Demarest of STREAM. Since that time Lifelong has been evaluating their most recent proposal and will be discussing what meets the needs of Lifelong. Graham Gillespie, Village of Cayuga Heights resident, President of HOLT Architects, and a member of the Travis Hyde Team, distributed an informational packet and drawings of the Travis Hyde proposal. He spoke of the carbon/energy components of the project and other areas they are looking at including the City's zoning. Ann Sullivan, City of Ithaca resident, thanked those who voted against the Travis Hyde project and thanked Ms. Robertson for recusing herself. Ms. Robertson was acting honorably and ethically, but it removes a shadow from this process that she does not deserve. She thinks there continues to be confusion; density is not stacking as many people into an apartment building, it is the kind of housing that respects the environment. Another aspect of density is services and they are desperately needed downtown. Having more doctors downtown will be a great benefit to the community She urged Lifelong to be a good neighbor to those who live in the City. The Travis Hyde proposal offloads its parking problem and threatens the integrity of the block within the City of Ithaca. Lifelong will not lose its home in the Franklin project. 207 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Nancy Medsker, Town of Danby resident, thanked Ms. Robertson for her work in looking at the housing crisis in Ithaca. She spoke about the Old Library site proposals and said Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission will require both projects to undergo significant scrutiny before any project moves forward and read a statement from the Landmark Preservation Municipal Code Chapter 228. Tom Seaney, Town of Danby resident, said everyone wants Lifelong to succeed and the viability of it should not lie with one developer. The ability and desire to save Lifelong rests with the County and everyone has a role to play in this. He believes Lifelong has become a keystone in the entire selection process; he suggested to either rewrite the RFP (Request for Proposals) or go back to the original selection criteria. Frost Travis, Village of Cayuga Heights resident, spoke concerning the four generations of his family's company, its work in support of the community and environment, and how it is relevant to the project. He created an appropriate building that met the needs of the community and he continues to explore alternative energy sources. There is a lack of affordable middle income housing in downtown Ithaca. Affordability is one of their key reasons to offer apartments and not condominiums. It will be a mixed-use, high-volume building with many amenities. Anna Kelles, Ithaca resident, thanked Ms. Robertson for recusing herself and spoke in support of the Franklin proposal. This is not a judgment of the quality of any of the developers. She is deeply concerned about Lifelong being put at the center of this issue. It was not part of the selection criteria and its fate should not be dependent on any one developer. There have been comments that the Franklin proposal is weak because it is based on grants; the Travis Hyde proposal is also risky if much of the building is cut it would not be cost effective and could result in Travis Hyde pulling out. She asked what percentage of the building could be cut for the Travis Hyde proposal to continue moving forward. There is risk on both sides that must be considered when evaluating the project. She also spoke about density and if the Travis Hyde project is cut there won't be an issue of density. Dilmeran Dunham, City of Ithaca resident, said she has a lot of concerns as it seems like the whole project is dependent on Lifelong although it was not in the selection criteria. She supports Lifelong but as a senior citizen if the Travis Hyde proposal goes through she questioned how seniors will get there. There are not enough parking spaces. She hopes a decision can be made that saves Lifelong and serve people realistically. Hilda Moleski, City of Ithaca resident, said what has become very clear to the community is that Lifelong is an organization that matters tremendously and seniors matter tremendously. When looking at this dialogue she feels a moral imperative to her elders and feels a need to support them and consider their issues. She asked the Legislature to separate the issue of Lifelong and need for funding as she doesn't think that should be combined into an issue of what is important for the entire public in a historic area. There are two very clear differences in the two proposals and impact on the environment. She asked the Legislature to separate the issues and give the seniors the attention they need and deserve but not to roll it into a building issue that has an impact on an entire community. Katie Stoner, City of Ithaca resident, reiterated her concerns and said she is passionate about creating a livable and thriving community. The City's Comprehensive Plan Committee recently voted on a first draft of an update to the City's Plan and read a few of the key phrases from the document. Lastly, she presented letters from community members on behalf of Linda Mahoney who spoke at the last meeting. Jan Rhodes Norman, City of Ithaca resident, said much of what she was going to say has been said. She completely agrees that housing is needed. What needs to be considered is which project is best 208 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 suited for this neighborhood and she believes the Franklin proposal is the best option. She does believe there is room in the community for a project such as the Travis Hyde team is proposing. Arthur Birnbaum, Ithaca resident, spoke about Lifelong and asked the Legislature to keep the organization downtown. Pastor Michael -Vincent Crea, Varna resident, asked that a letter he wrote to the Commissioner of Social Services could be entered into the record. Mr. Lane said documents are always welcome and accepted and will be circulated to all Legislators, but will not be part of the minutes. Mr. Crea said he moved up here hoping that his human rights would be respected. He asked how people can be put out of homes in 30 days and yet someone who is elderly, disabled, or who served the country and on Section 8 have to wait two to three years for a home. He read from Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and said everyone makes up who the County is, not a building. Phillip Wacker-Hoeflin, City of Ithaca resident, said his wife takes Tai Chi at Lifelong. His mother passed away last Fall at the age of 86 and she didn't live in a community that had a Lifelong but wishes she had. He said he is not aware of the details of the proposals, but said creative solutions can be found to honor seniors and respond to their needs. He spoke of Lifelong's viability to the community and to find a solution that preserves Lifelong and its character. There are enough challenges to keep life familiar to seniors without asking them to accept things that are only comfortable to the younger generation. Sara Schaffzin, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of condominiums versus apartments in the City and the needs of the older population. She spoke in support of the Franklin proposal and having condominiums downtown. She asked for housing that preserves the equity people have built in their homes. Krys Cail, Town of Ulysses resident, spoke in support of the Franklin project. She spoke of how Lifelong is used and said for the last couple of years she has taken on the responsibility for the care of her mother-in-law who has used a lot of services from Lifelong. She spoke of the need to have parking nearby for Lifelong. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Lane made the following appointment: Workforce Development Board Ilia Burbank - Business representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-130: Adoption of 2015-2016 Operating Budg et - Tom pkins Cortland Com munity College (ID #5680) 209 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, a proposed operating budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College for the fiscal year September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016, has been presented to the Legislature of the County of Tompkins pursuant to County Law and Section 6306 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has conducted a public hearing on said proposed budget on the 7"' of July 2015, and heard all persons wishing to speak on this topic, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That said proposed 2015-2016 operating budget in the amount of $39,359,321 of which the total sponsoring community contribution is in the amount of $4,650,364, approximately two percent more than the 2014- 2015 amount, be and the same hereby is approved, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature of Tompkins County includes in the 2015 Tompkins County Budget an amount to be determined pursuant to the approved plan for said College in effect as of September 1, 2015, and that the amount when determined be raised by taxation in the County of Tompkins in the fiscal year 2016, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall become effective upon the adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Report from Other County Staff as Recognized by the Chair of the Legislature Mrs. Covert, Clerk of the Legislature, presented the appointment of Katrina McCloy to the position of Deputy Clerk of the Legislature. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Burbank, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to confirm the appointment of Katrina McCloy as the Deputy Clerk of the Legislature as recommended by Mrs. Covert. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Approval of Appointment(s) Under the Consent Agenda 210 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera Environmental Management Council Susan Riley - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2016 Public Information Advisory Board Michael Katz - term expires December 31, 2016 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera Resolution 2015-131: Authorizing 2015 Capital Grant Application for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) and Tompkins County (ID #5663) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient selected by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula program, with responsibilities to propose FTA -funded projects to the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (I-TCTC) and to select projects from the I-TCTC Transportation Improvement Program for inclusion in FTA grants, and and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources for the July 2015 Section 5307 Grant are as follows: NYSDOT Transfer from Sec 5311 Capital Assistance for 2015- 2016 $ 2,132,320 WHEREAS, on February 17, 2015, by Resolution 2015-18 the County Legislature authorized applying for this grant with New York State Department of Transportation who has awarded the grant and transferred the funds to the FTA Section 5307 Urban Transit Program and now we apply through Section 5307 Program directly to FTA to obligate the funds, and 211 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 WHEREAS, the County and TCAT agreed to the projects selected for inclusion in the 2015 grant from the I-TCTC's 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended, and WHEREAS, the County will receive and use said FTA funds as follows: URBAN FORMULA (FTA 5307) Projects Federal State TCAT CCETC & Potential Conference Revenue Total Purchase 5 Replacement 40 ft. Transit Buses $1,600,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ - $ 2,000,000 TCAT Facility Renovation & Construction $ 45,920 $ 5,740 $ 5,740 $ - $ 57,400 Mobility Management : Way2Go Tompkins County Program $ 215,600 $ 26,950 $ - $ 26,950 $ 269,500 Mobility Management : Way2Go Regional Program $ 190,800 $ 23,850 $ - $ 23,850 $ 238,500 Mobility Management : Upstate NY Community Mobility Training Conferences $ 36,000 $ 2,250 $ - $ 19,500 $ 60,000 Total Section 5307 Program $ 2,132,320 $ 266,340 $ 205,740 $ 75,600 $ 2,680,000 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant for $2,132,320, RESOLVED, further, That the grant budget total is $2,680,000 including Federal, New York State, TCAT, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and conference revenue sources, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the Federal Transit Administration for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the Project. 3. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, and any third -party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-1 32: Establishing Standard Work Days for Elected and Appointed Officials of Tompkins County (ID #5677) WHEREAS, effective August 12, 2009, New York State adopted a new regulation 315.4 for additional reporting requirements for elected or appointed officials that more clearly defines the process 212 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 for reporting time worked for those officials who are members of the New York State Retirement System, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby establishes the following as the standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time keeping system records or their record of activities: Title Standard Name Work Day (Hrs/Day) Elected Officials Legislator 6 County Clerk 8 Appointed Officials Election 8 Commissioner Glenn Morey Maureen Reynolds Stephen Dewitt Tier 1 Term Participates in Employer's Time Keeping System 2/17/15- N 12/31/17 1/1/15- Y 12/31/18 1/1/15- Y 12/31/16 Record of Not Submitted Activities Result 08.38 RESOLVED, further, That the resolution be posted on the Tompkins County website for a minimum of 30 days and that a certified copy of the resolution and affidavit of posting be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within 45 days of adoption. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-133: Authorization to Execute Quitclaim Deeds — Sale of F oreclosure Properties at Public Auction (ID #5686) WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures outlined in Policy 01-07 - Land Transactions, the Government Operations Committee approved on April 28, 2015, and May 26, 2015, the list below of Tax Parcels to be acquired thru tax foreclosure, and then sold at public auction to recover unpaid taxes, and WHEREAS, by tax foreclosure proceedings, the County acquired certain parcels in the County, and WHEREAS, said properties were sold, contingent upon Legislature approval, at public auction on June 22, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That upon payment in full of the bid price, plus current taxes and filing fees, the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute quitclaim deeds for all parcels sold at the public auction: Village of Groton - 105 Pleasant Street - 4-3-11 Village of Groton - 137 East Cortland Street - 5-2-9 City of Ithaca - 62 Woodcrest Avenue - 112-2-10 Village of Groton - 133 Cayuga Street - 5-1-5 Town of Lansing - 585 Lansingville Road - 9-1-44 Town of Dryden - Etna Road - 41-1-27.8 Town of Dryden - Neimi Road - 31-1-10.1 Town of Dryden - Yellow Barn Road - 51-1-20.13 Town of Groton - 301 Pleasant Valley Road - 35-1-12 213 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Town of Dryden - Midline Road - 64-1-28.23 Town of Caroline - 196 Buffalo Road - 8.-1-66.1 Town of Caroline - 380 Seventy Six Road - 22-1-7.2 Village of Dryden - North Street - 8.1-1-7 Town of Dryden - 1673 Peruville Road - 24-1-1.1 Town of Caroline - Yaple Road - 21-1-9 Town of Dryden - Turkey Hill Road - 67-1-71.5 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015- 134: A uthorization to Execute Quitclaim Deed — Property Redeem ed before County Auction (ID #5687) WHEREAS, Tompkins County works with property owners to allow them to redeem their homes prior to auction, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Administrator is authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed conveying property acquired by the County through 2014 tax foreclosures, back to the previous owner upon payment of all back taxes, penalties, interest, and fees as follows: City of Ithaca 44-5-9 Thompson, Jeremy W. & Jerry Don SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-135: Award of Bid - Bridge Repl acement — Groton City Road (County Road 103) Bridge Over Fall Creek — BIN 3314230 (Town of Groton) (ID #5699) RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] David McKenna, Member Glenn Morey, Member Burbank, Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Department of Finance - Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for bids for the replacement of the bridge carrying County Road 103, Groton City Road, over the Fall Creek (BIN 3314230), and WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received and publicly read on June 26, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the bid be awarded to Silverline Construction, Inc., of Burdett, New York, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $ 321,892.00, RESOLVED, further, That the funds are available in the Groton City Road Bridge Capital Account HZ 5316.59239.53.16, 214 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the Highway Division is hereby authorized to implement this bid and to execute change orders to the contract up to 10% of the aforementioned bid amount on behalf of the County, funds to be provided from the Groton City Road Bridge Capital Account (HZ 5316.59239.53.16). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-136: Ad option of Lo cal Law No. 3 of 20 15 — A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 (ID #5611) RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] James Dennis, Vice Chair David McKenna, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, according to New York State's new Property Tax Cap legislation, if a county government decides to adopt a county budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the county government must pass a local law to override that cap, and WHEREAS, adopting said local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the Tompkins County Legislature flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, and to ensure that any State recalculation of the applicable limit will not make the County inadvertently out of compliance, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on June 16, 2015, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Local Law No. 3 of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 is hereby adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, which expressly authorizes the County Legislature to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of sixty percent (60%) of the County Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Resolution 2015-137: Making a Negative Declaration of Enviro nmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 138 of 2015: Authori zing an Agreement wi th Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services for Transfer of Cook Street Parcel (ID #5708) Ms. Chock disclosed her husband is the Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing 215 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Services and although her husband's salary is not impacted by this purchase, she asked for permission to recuse herself from voting on this. Permission was granted. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] Daniel Klein, Member Dooley Kiefer, Member Burbank, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 138 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature would authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute agreements with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services to transfer the 1.7 acre Cook Street parcel, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate an Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to that action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature has determined that Resolution No. 138 of 2015 is an unlisted action, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 138 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) ********** Resolution 2015-138: Authoriz ing an Agreem ent with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services for Transfer of Cook Street Parcel (ID #5707) Ms. Chock again asked to recuse herself from voting on this resolution for the same reason she explained for the previous resolution. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] David McKenna, Member Glenn Morey, Member Burbank, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, sixteen (16) parcels were subject to foreclosure proceedings by Tompkins County in 2014, and WHEREAS, Village of Freeville Tax Parcel #4.-5-11.12 was one of the parcels subject to foreclosure, and and WHEREAS, the parcel is a vacant, 1.72 -acre parcel located on Cook Street and Fall Creek Road, 216 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 WHEREAS, the parcel is located adjacent to the 24 -unit Lehigh Crossing senior housing apartment development financed in part by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS), and WHEREAS, the County Planning Department recommended that the Government Operations Committee withhold the parcel from the 2014 foreclosure auction in order to study options for expanding affordable housing, and WHEREAS, the Government Operations Committee voted to withhold the parcel from the 2014 foreclosure auction for that purpose, and WHEREAS, the Village of Freeville Board of Trustees expressed their support for exploring options for expanding affordable housing in the Village on this parcel, and WHEREAS, INHS has expressed interest in acquiring the parcel to support the expansion of affordable housing, and WHEREAS, INHS has made a purchase offer of $7,320.00 based on the amount of past taxes due in addition to maintenance costs, and WHEREAS, County Administrative Policy No. 01-07 (Land Transactions) requires that whenever the Legislature decides to negotiate a sale for less than the fair market value for real property, the resolution conveying the property shall clearly state the public purpose served by conveying for this price and it shall include the estimate of the fair market value of the property at its highest and best use as prepared by the Assessment Department, and WHEREAS, the Assessment Department has determined that the fair market value of the property is $25,000 for commercial use, and WHEREAS, the reason that this property is being conveyed for less than fair market value is to increase affordable housing for residents of the County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Village of Freeville Tax Parcel #4.-5-11.12 be sold to INHS for payment in the amount of $7,320.00, RESOLVED, further, That the development of said property for the provision of affordable housing furthers the County's policy to "support new development of housing whose total costs, including utility and transportation expenses, are affordable to households with a range of incomes" as established in the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan, RESOLVED, further, That the INHS mission is, in part, "to assist low -to -moderate income people in obtaining quality housing on a long-term basis, RESOLVED, further, That increasing affordable housing serves a public purpose, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with INHS to effectuate the sale, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is also authorized to execute any other agreements necessary for the County to implement the transfer to INHS. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) 217 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:41 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:54 p.m. Health and Human Services Committee Resolution 2015-139: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Health Department (ID #5691) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Health Department received a retirement resignation from a Sr. Community Health Nurse and the Director of Patient Services effective April 29, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal -pay reimbursement from the Contingent Fund to the Department, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $ 47,208 TO: A4016.51000218 Sr. Community Health Nurse $ 14,979 A4016.51000230 Director of Patient Services $ 15,186 A4016.58800 Fringes $ 17,043 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-140: Budget Adjust ment — Ebola Preparedn ess and Response Planning — Health Department (ID #5692) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera 218 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 WHEREAS, the Health Department has received a grant award from New York State Department of Health for public health preparedness and response planning and activities related to Ebola, and WHEREAS, the Department received an award of $40,793 for the period of April 1, 2015, - September 30, 2016, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books: Health Department Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) 4010.44959 Federal Grant $11,025 4010.510000049 Salary, Project Assistant 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 2,000 4010.52206 Computer Equipment 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 318 4010.52300 Software 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 2,000 4010.54303 Office Supplies 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 2,500 4010.54354 Medical Supplies 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 1,133 4010.54400 Program Expense 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 400 4010.54472 Telephone 4010.44959 Federal Grant $ 1,103 4010.58800 Fringes TOTAL $20,479 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting 6/16/2015 Minutes It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Chock, to amend the minutes as follows: Agenda packet page 36, third paragraph, last line "...action listed on the resolution as Type II -20 - routine agency management/administration and suggested it be reviewed." Sixth paragraph (starts with "Eric Clay"), last line "...and the number of commuters, calling us a "gated community". He said...". Agenda packet page 38, first paragraph: Don Harris, Endicott resident, with Delta Engineering and part of the Travis Hyde Properties Team, explained the CHP (Combined Heat and Power) with natural gas energy package contained in the Travis Hyde Properties proposal." Agenda packet page 40, sixth whole paragraph (starts with "Fay Gougakis"), line 1, change "distractive driving" to "distracted driving". Third sentence, revised to read: "She believes it was a mistake to move the Library to its current location and to tear down the Women's Community Building and therefore asked the Legislature..." It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Mr. Burbank, to separate the motion and vote on the first paragraph above relating to SEQR separately. A voice vote resulted as follows on the motion to separate: Ayes - 5 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, and McBean-Clairborne); Noes - 8; Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). MOTION TO SEPARATE FAILED. 219 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 7, 2015 A voice vote on the motion to amend the minutes resulted as follows: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Noes - 11, Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). MOTION TO AMEND FAILED. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [11 TO 2] Peter Stein, Member Martha Robertson, Member Burbank, Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. McKenna, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter about a particular person. The meeting returned to open session at 9:06 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. 220 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 8-4-15 Tuesday, July 21, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Chair Lane called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present _ James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Late 5:33 PM _ Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Excused Nathan Shinagawa Member Late 5:47 PM Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Privilege of the Floor by the Public Pete Meyers, City of Ithaca resident and Director of the Tompkins County Worker's Center, spoke concerning the Old Library project. He stated it is his understanding that the proposal by the Franklin Properties group includes a strong commitment to paying a living wage to construction workers as well as the building maintenance and medical staff and said he supports that effort. Joel Harlan, Newfield resident, said he lived in Horseheads and Elmira, New York, and spoke about growth. He believes that what is happening in those two areas with regard to increased development should also be happening here. Tom Hanna, City of Ithaca resident and member of the Dewitt Park Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal. He has worked in the energy field and said besides the grant the County got for the NY Prize to develop microgrids in the community there is a another NY Prize grant received here in the heart of Ithaca in the north -side and south -side district and believes it will effect where he lives in the Dewitt Mall. He commented the Old Library site is in the same neighborhood. He said he was impressed with the proposal to keep 90% of the embodied energy in that building and said that is why he supports that proposal. He expressed concern if this property were put on the open market.. He suggested that because this is a City property that the County and City should work out an arrangement to allow the County to receive taxes and have the City make a decision on development of the land. Aim Sullivan, City of Ithaca resident, understands the Legislature is divided fairly evenly on the decision of the Old Library project and said she is speaking because she is interested in what is best for 221 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 the City she has lived in for over 30 years. She spoke of the people who would benefit from the Travis Hyde project including Lifelong. She stated the Old Library is a sacred iconic structure within the City and said the harm with this proposal is that it jeopardizes the "sense of place" that currently exists. The Dewitt Park is a sacred iconic place and both areas should be protected as they have great meaning to many people. She hopes the Legislature will not support the Travis Hyde project. Daniel Keough, City of Ithaca resident, asked that the Request for Proposals be reviewed before any decision is made and asked the Legislature to recognize that building large amounts of parking in the downtown area is not appropriate and not everyone will want to drive a car who lives in this location.. He spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal as it reuses the current building. Joyce Stillman, Ithaca, said she is an artist and spoke of the beauty of the Old Library building and said it is part of our heritage and it would be a shame to destroy this historic heritage of a modern building. She asked that the Legislature listen to the neighbors and support the Franklin Properties proposal and protect what currently exists. She doesn't think the citizens would approve selling the property to a for-profit real estate developer and earning taxes. Mr. Shinagawa arrived at this time. Graham Gillespie, HOLT Architects, said it was clear from early on that Lifelong was going to be important. He spoke of how Lifelong was considered into the project and said it was done by market value and not alternative motive. He encouraged that the vote be by the full Legislature if at all possible. Brian Wilbur, Town of Dryden resident and President of the Lifelong Board of Directors, said he has become increasingly uncomfortable individually with how the process has started to move forward because it seems like which developer was supporting Lifelong was getting more weight in the decision. Lifelong's focus is to look out and do what's best for those it represents. The decisions Lifelong has made have been to finding the best solution for Lifelong. He explained Lifelong's liquid asset situation needs to be addressed in order to move forward financially and continue running the programs. When the Memorandum of Understanding was made with the Travis Hyde group, it was done with the idea that further discussions and negotiations with Lifelong would continue to see if it would work. Lifelong was willing to do the same thing with the other developers; however, the commitment was not the same. Distinguished Youth Award Mr. Dennis presented five members of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club from Trumansburg High School with the Tompkins County Distinguished Youth Award for July 2015. The five seniors are: Michelle Peterson, Jacob Cozzarin, Merin Ketchum, Luke Parker -Zielinski, and Julia Tantillo. The school's SADD Club is a student -led program that is part of a national organization whose goal is to "empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them in their daily lives." Kris Bennett, Youth Services Planner, submitted the letter of nomination highlighting several recent activities, including such programs as the "Tag It" program to be above the influence of negative behaviors; "Ghost Out Day" to demonstrate those no longer here as the result of a decision made by themselves or someone else; and "Hang Up and Drive", an initiative to increase awareness among Trumansburg drivers of the risk of driver distraction of texting while driving. Privilege of the Floor by the Public (continued) Joe Boys, Lansing resident, said he and his wife have worked and lived in Ithaca for the last four years and have done a lot of work with the lower income people. He referenced a recent editorial and said it was very well done and spoke about the shortage of housing for lower income people. He said to him, considering 20 condominiums for 60 apartments that could serve some of the lower income people 222 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in the City is a "no brainer". He encouraged Legislators to read the editorial. Sherrill Wainer, Ithaca and member of the Dewitt Park Neighborhood Association, read a letter from the Association. There are two points of concern many members of the community have made that may be unfairly influencing the decision-making process. The cooperation of Lifelong is not one of the stated selection criteria in the Request for Proposals, but has become the "backbone" for many of the positions held by Legislators. Most of the development teams used the original selection criteria as the basis of their design concept and she believes it creates a disadvantage to any developer that did not include Lifelong. The Travis Hyde team has been working closely with Lifelong for several years and based on this long-standing relationship, built an exclusive agreement. She said they offered a significant sum for Lifelong's property to secure this partnership. Franklin Properties recognized the importance of Lifelong to the community and submitted a proposal to Lifelong. According to Lifelong, they are still considering Franklin Properties proposal. Lifelong has become the cornerstone of the decision for the Old Library and is not necessarily what is best for the site itself and the community Ms. Wainer said if Lifelong is the cornerstone of the decision then a Request for Proposals should be created and every developer should have the opportunity to design a concept that includes Lifelong. Anna Kelles, Ithaca, spoke on behalf of Elizabeth Reed. A second point of concern for the Old Library deliberation is the modification of any proposal after the submission deadline that unfairly may affect the selection process. All proposals submitted are concepts and any project selected would have opportunity to work with the Legislature and the community to create the best possible rendering for the site. Any modification of a proposal based on public scrutiny is a manipulation of the process and will result in the "deepest pockets" winning the bid rather than the team that developed the best proposal based on the identified selection criteria. She stated that during the most recent Old Library Committee meeting, Mr. Lane stated both the Franklin Properties and Travis Hyde Properties had made significant modifications to their proposal and those modifications should be considered. However that is not correct and the Association is officially requesting the meeting minutes be updated to reflect the correct information. The Franklin Properties team has not made a single modification to the original proposal submitted. They have made modifications to the separate proposal presented to Lifelong for their property. In contrast Travis Hyde has continued to modify its proposal through their review period. After a recent third party assessment of their proposed combined heat and power energy source the Travis Hyde team was informed of significant miscalculations in their models and subsequently changed its proposed energy source to air source heat pumps. They added solar panels to their proposal and recently started a media campaign stating they now plan to save the foundation despite a significant design disparity between the existing building and the proposed model. Making these types of changes before a bid is chosen is a concern. The Association asked the Legislature to reject any new information presented past the Request for Proposals deadline and during the formal public meetings held by the County. It is important that the voice of the people be heard and that the integrity of the selection process be maintained. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Herrera explained how she was unsure of how she would vote on the issue. She commented on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and said it would be poor a precedent to include Lifelong in the RFP because it is not a County Department or agency. The guidelines for her to make a decision will include considering the community as a whole, the City density policy, the County's Comprehensive Plan, the current budget and economic conditions, etc. She spoke of some advice she received when entering the Legislative field. She commented on public life and how some public officials are always 223 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 trying to show people what they have done and by doing that have stopped serving the constituency. Again she spoke of the RFP process and that the proposals are really good proposals. The public has done a great job of advocating and she hopes to come up with a solid project regardless how it turns out. Old Library Committee Individual Member -Filed Resolutions Resolution 2015-141: Designating Preferred Developer — Tompkins County Old Library Property (ID #5718) Ms. Chock said she would like to change the word "important" in the 7th Whereas to "a consideration" and MOVED that as an amendment. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was MOVED by Ms. Herrera, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to amend the resolution and remove the following two paragraphs: "WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and "RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease," A roll call vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 5 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, McKenna, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 7 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, and Shinagawa); Abstention - 1 (Legislator Robertson); Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). MOTION FAILED. Mr. Shinagawa said he has had people ask if he should abstain because of chairing Legislator's Robertson's Congressional election campaign. He stated he did not solicit donations from any of the developers associated with this project and was not involved in the first year of her campaign. It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Chock, to amend the resolution add the following as the 17th Whereas: "WHEREAS, on July 10, 2015, the Committee agreed to change the SEQR designation and to expand the last Resolved to indicate future steps yet to be taken, but failed to endorse either developer, and". A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 7 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, and Sigler); Noes - 5 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, Lane, Shinagawa, and Stein); Abstention - 1 (Legislator Robertson); Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to Call the Question. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 10, Noes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Abstention - 1 (Legislator Robertson); Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. The vote was taken by a roll call vote. 224 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: DEFEATED [5 TO 7] Michael Sigler, Member James Dennis, Vice Chair Dennis, Lane, McKenna, Sigler, Stein Burbank, Chock, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, McBean- Clairborne, Shinagawa Martha Robertson Glenn Morey WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals 225 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 and commitments from the developers, and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Old Library Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs staff to meet with the preferred developer to establish a project that can move forward through the approval processes including any needed landmark preservation approvals, a coordinated SEQR review with the City of Ithaca and consideration of a sales and development agreement by this Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-142: Designating Preferred Developer — Tompkins County Old Library Property (ID #5729) The following vote was taken by a roll call vote. 226 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: DEFEATED [5 TO 7] Dooley Kiefer, Member Nathan Shinagawa, Member Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne Dennis, Luz Herrera, Lane, McKenna, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Martha Robertson Glenn Morey WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals and commitments from the developers, and 227 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, on July 10, 2015, the Committee agreed to change the SEQR type and to expand the last Resolved to indicate future steps yet to be taken, but failed to endorse either developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County to be assured that the project that emerges from the City approval process is reasonably congruent with what the Legislature approved, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Old Library Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs staff to meet with the preferred developer to establish a project that can move forward through the approval processes including any needed landmark preservation approvals, a coordinated SEQR review with the City of Ithaca and consideration of a sales and development agreement by this Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-143: Designating Preferred Developer — Tompkins County Old Library Property (ID #5730) The vote was taken by a roll call vote. 228 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Following the vote, discussion followed concerning next steps and what the Legislature would like the Old Library Committee to consider. Mr. Sigler said he would like to hear from the County Administrator and County Attorney about options to be considered such as putting the property on the open market, opening it up to bidding between the two developers, etc. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne said she would like to have the Planning Commissioner involved as well. Ms. Chock asked that the Assessment Director also be included. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: DEFEATED [4 TO 8] Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member Will Burbank, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean- Clairborne Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Lane, McKenna, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Martha Robertson Glenn Morey WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and WHEREAS, it is potentially important to keep public control of this strategic site for possible future public use, which can be accomplished through a long-term lease rather than sale of the property, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and 229 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals and commitments from the developers, and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Old Library Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That in negotiations the County will attempt to secure a ground lease, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs staff to meet with the preferred developer to establish a project that can move forward through the approval processes including any needed landmark preservation approvals, a coordinated SEQR review with the City of Ithaca and consideration of a sales and development agreement by this Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-21 * * * * * * * * * * 230 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Dennis, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to add to the agenda the resolution entitled Authorization to Increase Hours - Community Health Nurse - Children with Special Care Needs - Health Department. There were no resolutions withdrawn from the agenda. Approval of Appointment(s) Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Glenn Morey Homeownership Oversight Committee Diana Drucker - At -large representative; no set term Planning Advisory Board Joseph Bowes - Housing representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Ruth Hopkins - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Rod Howe - Historic/cultural resources representative; term expires December 31, 2017 * * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Resolution 2015-144: Authorization to Increase Ho urs - Community Health Nurse - Children with Special Care Needs — Health Department (ID #5717) Mr. Klein asked if the employee in the position was given a choice in the decision to increase hours. Mr. Stein said he was unable to answer that question. Mr. Lane asked that an answer be provided following the meeting. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Will Burbank, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Glenn Morey WHEREAS, the Children with Special Needs Program moved nurses to 40 hours per week to 231 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 meet caseload needs in 2014, and WHEREAS, the Children with Special Needs Program has a 1.0 FTE Community Health Nurse, position number 1331, (15/580), labor grade 0, competitive class at 37.5 hours per week that was not increased, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the position of 1.0 FTE Community Health Nurse, position number 1331, (15/580), labor grade 0, competitive class, be increased from 37.5 hours to 40 hours per week, effective immediately, RESOLVED, further, That no additional funds are required to accommodate this change. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Explanation: Request to fast track to approve the increased hours officially, a temporary increase has been approved by Personnel. ********** Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution 2015-145: Authoriz ation to Execute Supplemental Constructio n Funding Agreement Number 2 with New York State D epartment of Transportation (NYSDOT) — Covered Bridge Preservation Project (PIN 3755.03), BIN 3210210, Town of Newfield (ID #5714) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Glenn Morey WHEREAS, a Project to preserve the Covered Bridge over the Cayuga Inlet West Branch, BIN 3210210, P.I.N. 3755.03, (the Project) in the Town of Newfield, is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 211 adopted on December 6, 2011, approved the Project and authorized execution of an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regarding administration and funding, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22 adopted on February 17, 2015, authorized execution of a supplemental agreement with the NYSDOT regarding construction administration and funding for the Project, and WHEREAS, the NYSDOT requires for locally administered projects that the County appropriate one hundred (100%) percent of the project costs and then file for reimbursement of eligible costs, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to advance the above project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Construction, and 232 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 WHEREAS, additional New York State Marchiselli funding has been allocated for the Project and will be available contingent on execution of a second supplemental agreement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby approves the above -subject project and authorizes the County of Tompkins to pay in the first instance one hundred (100%) percent of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Construction phase of the Project or portions thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $334,000 is hereby made available within account D5111.54411, Bridge Contracts Account, to cover the cost of participation in the Construction phase of the Project, RESOLVED, further, That in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the County Legislature shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification from the NYSDOT thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Administer, or his designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications, and reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the NYSDOT in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project, the administration of the Project, the municipality's first - instance funding of Project costs, permanent funding of the local share of federal -aid and state -aid - eligible Project costs, and all Project costs within appropriations therefor that are not so eligible, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 * * * * * * * * * * Economic Development Committee Resolution 2015-146: Making a Negative Declaration of Enviro nmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 147: A ward of a Tourism Capi tal Grant for the Lake Street Publi c Park Enhancement Project (ID #5698) Ms. Kiefer said she would be voting against this resolution because the most recent information from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) on soil samples indicates they don't have results back She believes that sampling and waiting for the results took place after the City did its review and was unsure if it was in place when the County did its review and, therefore, is uncomfortable taking action at this time. Mr. Burbank said he had been contacted by a member of the City's Natural Areas Commission expressing concern the City's process did not involve the Commission in this review of the project. He said he not be supporting the resolution now based on the concern raised to him. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to Call the Question. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Dennis, McKenna, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 9; Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to Table the resolution indefinitely. 233 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Chock, Kiefer, McBean-Clairborne, and Sigler); Noes - 9; Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to postpone for one month. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Noes - 11, Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Herrera, seconded by Mr. Dennis, to Call the Question. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 11, Noes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Excused - 1 (Legislator Morey). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. The following resolution was adopted by a voice vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] Martha Robertson, Member Peter Stein, Member Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Will Burbank, Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer Glenn Morey WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature funds Tourism Capital Grants to encourage the development of tourism products and attractions in order to improve community assets, to increase tourism business in the County, and to increase the income from the Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 147 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature would award a 2015 Tourism Capital Grant to the City of Ithaca for its Lake Street Public Park Enhancement Project, and would also authorize execution of contracts necessary for the County to fund this project, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to that action, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has determined the Lake Street Public Park Enhancement Project to be a Type 1 Action with a Negative Declaration, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature concurs with the SEQR Negative Determination for the Lake Street Public Park Enhancement Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That Resolution No. 147 of 2015 is a Type I Action, and RESOLVED, further, That the County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 147 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I (Negative Declaration on file) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-147: Aw and of a 2015 Tourism Capital Grant to the L ake Street Public Park Enhancement Project (ID #5697) 234 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] Martha Robertson, Member Peter Stein, Member Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Will Burbank, Dooley Kiefer Glenn Morey WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program includes Tourism Capital Grants and Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) administers the Tourism Capital Grants process, which includes designing the application process, reviewing and analyzing the feasibility and economic impact of tourism projects, and providing oversight for tourism projects, and WHEREAS, funding exists within the Room Occupancy Tax funded Tompkins County Tourism Program budget for Tourism Capital Grants, and WHEREAS, TCAD reviewed the following project with the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB), and the STPB anticipates that the following project will encourage the development of tourism products and attractions in order to improve community assets, to increase tourism business in the County, and to increase the income from the Room Occupancy Tax, and the following grant award has been reviewed and recommended by the STPB, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Resolution 2015-111 on May 19, 2015, awarding five of the six 2015 Tourism Capital Grants recommended by the STPB, and WHEREAS, the Lake Street Public Park Enhancement Project of the City of Ithaca was also recommended for funding by the STPB in 2015 in the amount of $10,000 (and $10,000 recommended in 2016), but as a Type I Action under SEQR required completion of environmental review prior to the Legislature acting on that recommendation, and WHEREAS, an environmental review has now been completed by the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County has independently conducted a non -coordinated environmental review and concurred with the City of Ithaca's finding of no significant negative environmental impact, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That following Tourism Capital Grant be awarded in 2015: Applicant Award Lake Street Public Park Enhancement Project of the City of Ithaca $10,000 2015 $10,000 2016 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the award recipient and TCAD pertaining to this program. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I Explanatory Notes: • Full application materials are available for review at <http://www.tcad.org/?page id=1477>, password: tcad2015 * * * * * * * * * * 235 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Minutes of Previous Meeting 7/7/2015 Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED 112 TO 11 Peter Stein, Member Daniel Klein, Member Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean- Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Dooley Kiefer Glenn Morey Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. 236 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 9-1-15 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Late 5:41 PM James Dennis Vice Chair Late 5:34 PM Kathy Luz Herrera Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Late 5:33 PM Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Late 6:57 PM Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Privilege of the Floor by the Public Ms. Kiefer and Mr. Dennis arrived at this time. Anna Kelles, Ithaca resident, spoke of the importance of the decision on the Old Library building. She said the community has put in a lot of effort to do due diligence on this project, as has the Legislature. She referenced the many people who attended meetings who spoke passionately about this and said the project that is best for the community and the project that the community wants is the Franklin Properties proposal. Patty Sipman, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of the Franklin Properties proposal for the Old Library site. As a former member of the City of Ithaca Housing Commission, she said she understands the need for density and the need for more housing units. She said the Travis Hyde proposal is too large of a project in that neighborhood and would be out of scale and also doesn't offer sufficient parking. She urged Legislators in support of the Travis Hyde proposal to reconsider their position and support the Franklin Properties proposal. Tom Hanna, City of Ithaca resident and representative of the Dewitt Park Neighborhood Association, thanked the Legislature for sitting through the turmoil of the discussions surrounding the Old Library decision and stated again he supports the Franklin Properties proposal. He spoke of how he met 237 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Mack Travis and spoke of his accomplishments he has made in the community and suggested the Old Library project could be another accomplishment. He also thinks there will be growth in the City of Ithaca that will come from a variety of sources. Mr. Hanna said he is also in favor of densification of downtown and it is important for the City to grow. Mr. Hanna said at previous meetings many Legislators expressed their opinion along with a vote and he is thankful for that. There are a small handful of Legislators who have consistently voted in favor of the Travis Hyde proposal and asked that Legislators who do not represent the City why you are supporting one proposal over another. Ms. Chock arrived at this time. Robert Steuteville, City of Ithaca, said this is an unusual project in that the Legislature has a choice between projects on a County and publicly -owned property with a building on it. He spoke in favor of the Franklin Properties project and reusing an existing building. He said this is a chance to reuse a building and that chance doesn't come along very often. Both projects are dense and both are viable. He said this project also has the support and is the clear preference of the City of Ithaca and the public which he believes is very important. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no municipal official in attendance. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Appointments Mr. Lane made the following appointments: Workforce Development Board Donetta Zimmerman - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2016 Mohamed Ardelrehim - Business representative; term expires June 30, 2016 Report from the County Administrator Ms. Herrera said there are some rumors that one of the State's governmental bodies is thinking of doing away with rules that prevent La Guardia Airport from some longer flights. Ms. Herrera asked what this body could do to communicate a message to the Governor. Mr. Lane suggested the Air Services Board consider this and referred this matter concerning elimination of the Perimeter Rule to the Government Operations Committee. Report from the Finance Director Mr. Snyder presented the December 31, 2014, Financial Audit Report. Mr. Shinagawa arrived at this time. Mr. Snyder said in response as to what revenues had gone up and down he called attention to the Executive Summary and said although it does not detail all of the revenues by name it shows the major 238 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 classifications for General Fund revenues over a five-year period. Ms. Robertson asked what the major drivers were in the report being so positive. Mr. Snyder said the two biggest drivers were revenues that out performed. The two primary areas were sales tax and real estate taxes. He will provide Legislators qualitative information on the eight revenues that went up remarkably. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors Amy Guerreri - Delegate, no set term Brooke Jobin - Alternate, no set term STOP -DWI Advisory Board Malik Snyder -McGee - Youth At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2015 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein Resolution 2015-148: Authorizing Acceptance of a Federal Aviation Adm inistration (FAA) Grant for Aircraft Rescu e Fire Fighting (ARFF) V ehicle, Prot ective Gear, and Fire Equipment - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5746) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has approved Resolution No. 144 dated June 2, 2015, awarding a contract for an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle, Protective Gear, and Fire Equipment, and WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $803,700 to help finance said project at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and WHEREAS, the budget for this project will be $893,000 and the financing is as follows: 239 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 FAA Share (90.0%) Account No. HT 5601.44592 New York State Department of Transportation Share (5.0%) Account No. HT 5601.43592 Airport Operational Budget Account No. HT 5601.45031 (PFC's instead of Operational Funds) , now therefore be it $ 803,700 $ 44,650 $ 44,650 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the grant offer from the FAA of $803,700 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -10 ********** Resolution 2015-149: Authorizing Acceptance of a Federal Aviation Adm inistration (FAA) Grant for Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation (Constructio n) - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5747) WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $3,643,200 to help finance the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation Construction project at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and WHEREAS, the budget for this project will be $4,048,000 and the financing is as follows: FAA Share (90.0%) Account No. HT 5601.44592 $3,643,200 New York State Department of Transportation Share (5.0%) Account No. HT 5601.43592 $ 202,400 Airport Operational Budget Account No. HT 5601.45031 $ 202,400 (PFC's instead of Operational Funds) , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the grant offer from the FAA of $3,643,200 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -10 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-150: Authorizing a Supplemental Agreement No. 14 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for GA Apron Rehabilitation — Design and Bidding Services at the Ithaca Tompkin s Regional Airport (ID #5739) WHEREAS, the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 14 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for GA Apron Rehabilitation - Design and Bidding Services, is estimated to cost $175,000, and can be covered by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 14 will provide for the design of the project generally including project management, preliminary design, final design, subsurface soil investigations, laboratory testing, topographic surveys, and direct expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Supplemental 240 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Consultant Agreement No. 14 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for GA Apron Rehabilitation - Design and Bidding Services in the amount of $175,000 be approved and financing of the contract is as follows: Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) $175,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute the required documents, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to make payments from the PFC Account. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015- 151: Authorizing Supplemen tal Consult ant Agreement No. 13 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for Ru nway 14-32 Rehabilitation — Construction Observation and Administration Services at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID #5738) WHEREAS, the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 13 for the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation - Construction Observation and Administration Services is estimated to cost $483,200, and can be covered by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS the Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 13 will include full-time observation of the construction, including project management, construction testing services, topographic surveys, and direct expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Supplemental Consultant Agreement No. 13 with C&S Engineers, Inc., for Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation - Construction Observation and Administration Services in the amount of $483,200 be approved and financing of the contract is as follows: Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) $483,200 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute the required documents, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to make payments from the PFC Account. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolution 2015-152: Ad option of R egular and Supplemental Reports of Footin gs (Totals) and Assessment Rolls (ID #5726) WHEREAS, Tompkins County desires to maintain an official record of the 2015 Final Assessment Roll, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the regular and supplemental report of the totals (footings) of 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 2016 based upon the July 1, 2015 County of Tompkins Final Assessment Roll. 241 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution 2015-153: Establishing County Equalization Rates (ID #5727) WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III, Section 4.05, Subdivision (d) of the Tompkins County Charter and Code, the Director of Assessment has submitted and recommended the adoption of equalization rates for all towns in Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca for the assessment rolls filed in 2015, and for the apportionment of County taxes levied in 2016, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following equalization rates be and hereby are adopted: AGGREGATE ASSESSED AGGREGATE FULL VALUATION OF VALUATION OF TAXABLE REAL COUNTY TAXABLE REAL PROPERTY FOR EQUALIZATION PROPERTY FOR TOWN COUNTY PURPOSES RATE COUNTY PURPOSES Town of Caroline Town of Danby Town of Dryden Town of Enfield Town of Groton Town of Ithaca Town of Lansing Town of Newfield Town of Ulysses City of Ithaca TOTALS 212,769,740 285,145,539 948,704,705 180,822,439 271,872,425 1,365,261,127 1,230,739,088 279,179,451 475,742,795 1,688,807,187 6,939,044,496 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee 212,769,740 285,145,539 948,704,705 180,822,439 271,872,425 1,365,261,127 1,230,739,088 279,179,451 475,742,795 1,688,807,187 6,939,044,496 Resolution 2015-154: Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with the City of Ithaca and Cornell University to Administer the Community Housing Development Fund (ID #5712) Ms. Chock disclosed her husband is the Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Better Housing of Tompkins County. In the past she voted along with others to establish this fund, however, since those agencies have merged she asked for guidance on whether she should request to be recused from voting on this resolution. She noted his salary is not determined by this agreement. Mr. Wood ruled he did not see any conflict but to avoid any appearance he was acceptable to Ms. Chock being recused from voting and Mr. Lane granted her permission to do so. 242 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2014-188, adopted October 7, 2014, authorized an additional $600,000 in funding to continue the Tompkins County Housing Fund for an additional six years beginning in 2015, contingent upon the City of Ithaca committing at least $600,000 and Cornell University committing at least $1,200,000 to the Housing Fund for the period between 2015 and 2020, and the Tompkins County Legislature, the City of Ithaca, and Cornell University accepting and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with regard to continuing the Housing Fund, and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed whereby Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, and Cornell University would fund the program for an additional six years at the levels listed above, and WHEREAS, this MOU changes the program's name to the "Community Housing Development Fund" in order to avoid further confusion with the County's Homeownership Program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Economic Development and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That Tompkins County accepts and approves the Memorandum of Understanding among the County of Tompkins, the City of Ithaca, and Cornell University with Regard to the Community Housing Development Fund, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County shall capitalize each year of the Community Housing Development Fund with a cash balance of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), such amount to be derived from the County's CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Homeownership Program Income Funds, and that the Finance Director is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment: Fund Balance: CD 30909000 Unassigned Fund Balance $100,000 Appropriation: 8695.54400 Program Expense $100,000 RESOLVED, further, That upon full execution of the MOU, the funding will be automatically renewed at a rate of $100,000 per year up to a total of six years, consistent with the terms of the MOU and in an amount not to exceed $600,000, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute the agreement in order to effect this program consistent with this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Government Operations Committee * * * * * * * * * * 243 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Resolution 2015-155: Award of Contract - Term inal Cafe - Ithaca Tom pkins Regional Airport (I D #5737) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, the Agreement with The Second Landing Cafe was due to expire in 2016, but the owner decided to terminate the contract a year early, and therefore the cafe has been unoccupied since May 31, 2015, and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was duly advertised and three (3) proposals were received, and WHEREAS, all three (3) proposals were reviewed and all three (3) candidates were interviewed, the proposal from Gateway Cafe Inc., appeared to be the best option, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Administrator be authorized to sign a five-year contract with the Gateway Cafe, Inc., commencing on September 1, 2015, and expiring on August 31, 2020. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Kiefer, Chair, had no report. Ms. Chock suggested the Committee take up the issue of commenting on the President's Energy Plan and to look at what other municipalities are doing. Ms. Kiefer said this could be included on the Committee's agenda; Mr. Dennis also suggested a member -filed resolution could be filed. Recess Mr. Lane declared recess from 7:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:38 p.m. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution 2015-156: Acceptance of Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 (ID #5733) 244 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Michael Sigler, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein WHEREAS, Tompkins County entered into a contract for auditing services with Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP, for the purpose of conducting an external audit of the County's financial records for fiscal year 2014, and WHEREAS, the audit firm of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP, has completed its audit of the financial statements of Tompkins County for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, and has presented the Financial Report to both the Audit Committee (a subset of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee) and to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, and WHEREAS, the audit firm has opined that the 2014 financial statements contained in the Financial Report present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and the results of operations of Tompkins County as of, and for, the year presented in the Financial Report, and WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has reviewed the Financial Report, discussed the Financial Report in depth with the audit firm, and has made a recommendation to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee to accept the 2014 Financial Report, and WHEREAS, the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee has heard the audit firm's summary presentation of the 2014 Financial Report and has received the Audit Committee's report and recommendation of acceptance, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the audited Tompkins County Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2014, is hereby accepted. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Public Safety Committee Resolution 2015-157: Ap propriation from Cont ingent Fund - Replacement -Pay Reimbursement - Sheriffs Office - Law Enforcement (ID #5709) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Shinagawa, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein 245 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had three (3) employees out on medical leave for greater than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay from the Contingent Fund to the department for the period beyond the initial two months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the following adjustment to his books for 2015: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $51,657.52 TO: A3150.51000406 Corrections Officer $33,008.00 A3150.58800 Fringes $18,649.52 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Individual Member -Filed Resolutions At this time, Ms. Robertson recused herself from the discussion and votes on the following resolution as stated at a previous meeting. Resolution 2015-158: Designating Preferred Developer — Tompkins County Old Library Property (ID #5752) It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Shinagawa, to substitute "Travis Hyde" with "Franklin Properties/Stream Collaborative" and to add an additional Resolved: "In accepting this designation Franklin Properties will apply for a 2016 New York State RECD grant to be used to construct a building facing Court Street on Lifelong property that will provide adequate facility space for the not- for-profit Senior Center, Lifelong." It was MOVED by Mr. McKenna, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to Call the Question. A voice vote on Calling the Question resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 5 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Herrera, Kiefer, and Shinagawa); Abstentions - 1 (Legislator Robertson). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. A roll call vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne, and Shinagawa); Noes - 7 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, and Stein); Abstentions - 1 (Legislator Robertson). MOTION FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Mr. Klein, to Postpone action on the resolution to the October 6 Legislature meeting. Ms. Chock said she doesn't feel this is a stalling tactic; she said there have been several suggestions made and Lifelong is investigating options. Mr. Klein said a lot is changing with Lifelong and feels it is important to give them a chance. A roll call vote on the motion to Postpone to the October 6 Legislature meeting resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, and Klein); Noes - 9 (Legislators Dennis, Herrera, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, and Stein); Abstentions - 1 (Legislator Robertson). MOTION FAILED. 246 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 5] MOVER: Kathy Luz Herrera, Member SECONDER: James Dennis, Vice Chair AYES: Dennis, Luz Herrera, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein NAYS: Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, McBean-Clairborne ABSTAIN: Martha Robertson WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns property commonly known as the "Old Library" site located at 310-314 North Cayuga Street, Real Property Tax Parcel 61.-1-4, in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 0.88 acres with a 38,630 square foot building that was originally built to serve as the Tompkins County Public Library, and WHEREAS, since the Library was moved to its current location on Green Street in 2000, the building has primarily been used for records storage and as the site of the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of County space and program needs has led to plans for the relocation of these functions which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, and WHEREAS, studies of County space needs have considered reuse of this site but found no economically feasible use for County purposes at this time, and WHEREAS, the property is strategically located in the City of Ithaca and has the potential to contribute to the community and to the tax base if redeveloped, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-199, this Legislature authorized the issuance of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek potential developers who would purchase or lease the property for the purpose of redevelopment, and WHEREAS, in response to the RFEI, the County received six responses, all of which proposed using the site solely, or primarily, for housing, and WHEREAS, the Old Library Committee (the "Committee") met eight times from April 3, 2014, to November 7, 2014, to consider the responses to the RFEI, including one meeting devoted to accepting public input, and WHEREAS, over the course of the review period, two developers withdrew their proposals, and WHEREAS, while differing in design, the mix of proposed uses, the type, and the market niche of the residential elements of the project, the Committee found that DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York (in collaboration with MCK Builders Associates, Stream Collaborative, Taitem Engineering, Dr. Marne O'Shea, MD); the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York (in collaboration with Cayuga Housing Development Corporation); and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) warranted an invitation to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by the County in order to secure specific and detailed proposals 247 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 and commitments from the developers, and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, by Resolution 2014-221 the Legislature authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), requiring the presentation of additional project details and commitments that would inform the Legislature's ultimate selection of a developer for the Old Library site, to DPI Consultants, LLC of Rochester, New York; Franklin Properties of Syracuse, New York; the Rochester Cornerstone Group of Rochester, New York; and Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, three responses were received to the Request for Proposals from Franklin Properties, Rochester Cornerstone Group, and Travis Hyde Properties, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met seven times from April 3, 2015, to June 9, 2015, to review the responses to the request for proposals including receiving a staff review of the proposals in accordance with selection criteria outlined in the RFP, hearing presentations from each of the proposers including responses to questions from the Committee, other Legislators, and the public, with the final meeting assessing all of the information including additional public input, and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by a 3-2 vote, the Committee recommended Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects), to the Legislature as the preferred developer, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has received the Committee's recommendation and has considered the benefit to the community along with the overall quality and feasibility of the proposals, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the designation of a preferred developer is the first step in a review process that will include completion of a coordinated State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review with the City of Ithaca before any decision to sell the property is made, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature designates Travis Hyde Properties of Ithaca, New York (in collaboration with HOLT Architects) as the preferred developer for the Old Library property, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature directs staff to meet with the preferred developer to establish a project that can move forward through the approval processes including any needed landmark preservation approvals, a coordinated SEQR review with the City of Ithaca and consideration of a sales and development agreement by this Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 Minutes of Previous Meeting July 21, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * 248 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 4, 2015 RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Luz Herrera, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein NAYS: Kiefer Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 249 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 9-1-15 Tuesday, August 18, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Excused Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member j Present Privilege of the Floor by the Public Keri Blakinger, City of Ithaca resident and Ithaca Times reporter, announced she is leaving the Ithaca Times and thanked the Legislature for her experience in covering County government while reporting for the Ithaca Times. Report from a Municipal Official(s) Herb Engman, Town of Ithaca Supervisor, praised the work of the Tompkins County Council of Governments. Its success has been due in great deal by the support of the County. He spoke of an Economic Development Committee being created in the Town. One of the things they are trying to do is learn more about economic development and network with those who do know more about it. Rod Howe is the Chair of that Committee. He announced the Town is doing a study of Route 96B from the County line to King Road. There have been serious pedestrian accidents on that road and they are trying to figure out a way to provide better pedestrian and bicyclist access. The consultant's report on that study should be ready in the fall. Mr. Engman said the Town is still very excited about the Pine Tree Road trail; Cornell is moving on its consultant to plan the first phase of redevelopment of the East Hill area. He also complimented the County for its contributions to the Hanshaw Road project and said it is a wonderful accomplishment. He announced he will be retiring at the end of this year and will conclude four years on the Town Board and eight as Town Supervisor. He expects a smooth transition and said Bill Goodman is a candidate for Town Supervisor and has learned a lot about what is involved in the position and issues surrounding the Town as he has served as the Deputy Supervisor for the last two 250 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 years. Economic Development Committee Resolution No. 2015-159: Resolution of the Tompkins County Legislature, as the Elected Legislative Body of Tompkins County, New York, In Accord ance with Section 147( f) of the Inte rnal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended (the "Code"), A pproving the Issuance b y the Tompkins Count y Development Corporation of Up to $ 50,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Tax -Exempt Revenue Bonds (Ithaca College Project), Series 2015 (ID#5745) Ms. Kiefer said the word "refunding" is misleading in the resolution and asked if the term could be changed to "refinancing". Mr. Wood said he is not the Bonding Counsel for the IDA and strongly advised not changing the language. Ms. Kiefer said adjuncts were not addressed in the back-up information and asked if it could be. Mr. Stamm said the IDA and TCAD are always revising forms for stakeholders to provide more accurate and useful information and said he would look at that. The following vote was taken by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Will Burbank, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature (the "Legislature"), as the elected legislative body of Tompkins County, New York (the "County"), has been advised by the Tompkins County Development Corporation (the "Issuer") that, in order to assist in the financing of a certain Project (as defined below) for the benefit of Ithaca College, a not-for-profit educational corporation (the "Institution") and organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Issuer proposes to issue, contingent upon the adoption of this Resolution, its Tax -Exempt Revenue Bonds (Ithaca College Project), Series 2015, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 (the "Bonds"), and WHEREAS, the project (the "Project") shall consist principally of: (A) the refunding of the outstanding principal amount of the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (Ithaca College Project), Series 2007, originally issued on April 26, 2007, in the aggregate principal amount of $31,075,000 (the "Original Series 2007 Bonds") and reissued for federal income tax purposes on August 20, 2009, in the aggregate principal amount of $29,925,000 (as so reissued, the "Reissued Series 2007 Bonds"); (B) the refunding of the outstanding principal amount of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Ithaca College Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, originally issued on May 29, 2008, in the aggregate principal amount of $38,505,000 (the "Original Series 2008 Bonds") and reissued for federal income tax purposes on September 17, 2009, in the aggregate principal $35,080,000 (as so reissued, the "Reissued Series 2008 Bonds"); (C) the refinancing of certain outstanding liabilities or indebtedness of the College resulting from the prior termination of interest rate 251 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 exchange agreements previously entered into by the College with respect to Original Series 2007 Bonds and the Original Series 2008 Bonds; and (D) the payment of all or a portion of the costs incidental to the issuance of the Bonds, including issuance costs of the Bonds, capitalized interest, if any, and the funding any reserve funds as may be necessary to secure the Bonds (the items (A) through (D) above being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Original Series 2007 Bonds were issued by the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (the "Agency") for the purpose of financing the costs of: (A) (i) the acquisition or retention by the Agency of title to or other interest in a portion of the College's approximately 750 -acre main campus located on Route 96B in Ithaca, New York (or applicable portion thereof) (the "Campus"), and the existing improvements located thereon, (ii) the construction and equipping on the Campus of an approximately 58,200 square foot administrative office building to be used by the College to house administrative offices for the College's human resources, graduate studies, admissions, enrollment planning and senior administration departments (the "Gateway Building Facility"), (iii) the completion of the construction and equipping of the College's approximately 38,800 square foot School of Business building (the "School of Business Facility"), and (iv) the renovation, equipping, and repair of certain existing Campus facilities including, but not limited to, certain academic, teaching and research facilities, certain dormitories and other housing facilities, certain auxiliary and utility plants (the "Existing Facilities", such Existing Facilities known as and consisting of: Alumni Hall, consisting of approximately 17,600 square feet of space, Bogart Hall, consisting of approximately 30,700 square feet of space, Boothroyd Hall, consisting of approximately 16,000 square feet of space, Central Services/Warehouse, consisting of approximately 22,000 square feet of space, Ceracche Center, consisting of approximately 24,100 square feet of space, Clarke Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, Compost Facility, consisting of approximately 5,000 square feet of space, Dillingham Center, consisting of approximately 78,700 square feet of space, Eastman Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, East Tower, consisting of approximately 77,900 square feet of space, Egbert Hall, consisting of approximately 37,400 square feet of space, Emerson Hall, consisting of approximately 63,300 square feet of space, Fitness Center, consisting of approximately 42,300 square feet of space, Friends Hall, consisting of approximately 19,500 square feet of space, Gannett Center, consisting of approximately 86,500 square feet of space, Garden Apartments, consisting of approximately 114,700 square feet of space, Hammond Health Center, consisting of approximately 17,200 square feet of space, Center for Health Sciences, consisting of approximately 92,000 square feet of space, Hill Center, consisting of approximately 92,200 square feet of space, Hilliard Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, Holmes Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, Hood Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, Job Hall, consisting of approximately 27,200 square feet of space, Landon Hall, consisting of approximately 30,700 square feet of space, Lyon Hall, consisting of approximately 27,500 square feet of space, Muller Faculty Center, consisting of approximately 26,500 square feet of space, Center for Natural Sciences, consisting of approximately 125,000 square feet of space, Observatory, consisting of approximately 750 square feet of space, Outdoor Pool, consisting of approximately 700 square feet of space, Park Hall, consisting of approximately 81,800 square feet of space, Phillips Hall, consisting of approximately 53,600 square feet of space, Physical Plant office building, consisting of approximately 5,000 square feet of space, Center for Public Safety and General Services, consisting of approximately 23,000 square feet of space, Rowland Hall, consisting of approximately 27,500 square feet of space, Smiddy Hall, consisting of approximately 35,600 square feet of space, Talcott Hall, consisting of approximately 23,100 square feet of space, Terrace Dining Hall, consisting of approximately 44,800 square feet of space, Terrace Residence Halls, consisting of approximately 188,300 square feet of space, Textor Hall, consisting of approximately 11,900 square feet of space, Towers Concourse and Towers Dining Hall, containing in the aggregate of approximately 23,000 square feet of space, West Tower, consisting of approximately 77,900 square feet of space, Whalen Center for Music, consisting of approximately 141,800 square feet of space, and Williams Hall, 252 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 consisting of approximately 71,100 square feet of space) (the Existing Facilities, the Gateway Building Facility and the School of Business Facility are herein collectively referred to as the "2007 Improvements"); (B) the acquisition and installation in and around the 2007 Improvements of certain items of machinery, equipment, fixtures, and other tangible personal property (the "2007 Equipment" and, together with the Campus and the 2007 Improvements, the "2007 Project Facility"); (C) paying certain costs incidental to the issuance of the Original Series 2007 Bonds; and (D) the lease (with an obligation to purchase) of the 2007 Project Facility by the Agency to the College, and WHEREAS, the Original Series 2007 Bonds were remarketed as fixed rate bonds on August 20, 2009, and as of such date were treated for federal income tax purposes as having been reissued as, and refunded by, the Reissued Series 2007 Bonds, and WHEREAS, the Original Series 2008 Bonds were issued by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY") for the purpose of financing the costs of (1) the renovation, equipping, and repair of certain of the Existing Facilities, and (2) the refunding of the portion of DASNY's then outstanding Ithaca College Insured Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 (the "Series 1998 Bonds") that were allocated to the refunding of DASNY's Ithaca College Insured Revenue Bonds, Series 1991 (the "Series 1991 Bonds"). The Series 1991 Bonds were issued to provide original financing for the construction of a new science building, various renovations on the Campus, and to refund DASNY's Ithaca College Insured Revenue Bonds, Series 1984 (the "Series 1984 Bonds"). The Series 1984 Bonds were issued to provide original financing for the construction of a student union and dormitory facility and to refund DASNY's Ithaca College Note Issue, Series 1982 (the "Series 1982 Notes"). The Series 1982 Notes were issued to provide original financing for the construction of an academic facility to house the College's Schools of Allied Health and Business, the acquisition and installation of a telephone and computer system, the construction of a warehouse facility, and the renovation of seven academic buildings on the Campus, and WHEREAS, the Original Series 2008 Bonds were remarketed as fixed rate bonds on September 17, 2009, and as of such date were treated for federal income tax purposes as having been reissued as, and refunded by, the Reissued Series 2008 Bonds, and WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to assist in the financing of the Project by issuing the Bonds to (i) pay all or a substantial portion of the cost of financing the Project, and (ii) pay reserves and costs incidental to the issuance of the Bonds, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(0 of the Code, interest on the Bonds will not be excluded from gross income for Federal income tax purposes unless the issuance of the Bonds is approved by the Legislature after a public hearing to consider both the issuance of the Bonds and the nature and location of the facilities financed therewith has been conducted following reasonable public notice, and WHEREAS, on August 7, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at Ithaca Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850, the Issuer held such a public hearing upon proper notice in compliance with Section 147(0 of the Code, and WHEREAS, to aid the Legislature in its deliberations, the Issuer has made available to the members of the Legislature prior to this meeting (a) the Institution's application to the Issuer for financial assistance; (b) the notice of public hearing published by the Issuer in The Ithaca Journal, along with the affidavit of publication of such newspaper; and (c) the minutes of such public hearing held on August 7, 2015, and 253 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 WHEREAS, the Legislature, after due consideration of the foregoing, as the "applicable elected representative" of Tompkins County, New York, within the meaning of Section 147(f)(2)(E) of the Code, desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds, provided the principal, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be special obligations of the Issuer and shall never be a debt of the State of New York (the "State") or any political subdivision thereof, including without limitation the County, and neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof, including without limitation the County, shall be liable thereon, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, determines as follows: Section 1. That for the purpose of satisfying the approval requirement of Section 147(0 of the Code, the Legislature hereby gives its approval of the issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds and related acts to be taken by the Issuer as part of the Project, provided that the Bonds, and the premium (if any) and interest thereon, shall be special obligations of the Issuer and shall never be a debt of the State or any political subdivision thereof, including without limitation the County, and neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof, including without limitation the County, shall be liable thereon. This approval is given pursuant to Section 147(0 of the Code for the sole purpose of qualifying the interest payable on the Bonds for exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the provisions of Sections 103 and 141-150 of the Code. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be deemed to be made for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds. Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Luz Herrera Resolution No. 2015-160: Budget Adjustment for the Office for the Aging to Accept Grant for the Medicare Improvement s for Patients and Provid ers Act - Aging and Disability Resource Cente r (MIPPA/ADRC) Funding for 2015 (ID#5769) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has been awarded $10,254 in federal funding (Federal CFDA No. 93.071) through the New York State Office for the Aging, and 254 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging will use these funds to coordinate efforts with Lifelong to reach, counsel, and/or provide application assistance to those clients potentially eligible for LIS (Low Income Subsidy) and/or MSP (Medicare Savings Program), and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received a cut in federal funding in the Title III -B program, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging will use this funding to negate at least a portion of said cut, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging will subcontract a portion of this funding to Lifelong in the amount of $6,920, and WHEREAS, this funding must be used to cover expenses between September 30, 2014, and September 29, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments: Office for the Aging Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title 6793-44772 Federal Revenue $10,254 6793-51000559 Salary $2,130 6793-58800 Fringe 1,204 6793-54491 Subcontract 6,920 Explanation: The Office for the Aging receives both federal and state funding on an annual basis in order to provide counseling on matters concerning medical insurance through HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program). The MIPPA/ADRC funding further enhances the efforts of the Office for the Aging and its partner agencies in directing clients to the potential benefits of Medicare Savings Programs. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution No. 2015-161: Authoriz ing Social S ervices to A ccept a State Grant and Enter into Contract for a `Non -Custodial Parent Employment' program (ID#5754) WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been awarded a one-year $40,000 grant by New York State's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for a Non -Custodial Parent Employment' program to assist those persons to earn the means to satisfy their court-ordered child - support obligations, and WHEREAS, the approved proposal calls for the Department to enter into a performance-based contract with Challenge Industries, which agency will provide employment assessment, skill -building training, job -seeking assistance, and post -hiring supports, using a program model that has worked successfully with recipients of Public Assistance, and WHEREAS, an estimated $15,000 will be expended against the grant during calendar 2015, and 255 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 WHEREAS, the funding period begins August 1, 2015 and ends July 31, 2016, and both the Department and its agency partner are ready and eager to commence this work, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Department of Social Services is authorized to accept this grant and to enter into the contract described above, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance make the following adjustments to Social Services' 2015 budget: Appropriation: 6010.54400 Program Expense Revenue: 6010.44609 Federal: Family Assistance SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * $15,000 $15,000 Resolution No. 2015-162: Budget Adjustment for the 2015 Tom pkins County Office for the Aging Health In surance Information Counseling and As sistance Program's Senior M edicare Patr of (ID#5748) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $5,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received final Notification of Grant Award from the New York State Office for the Aging for the Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program, which was an increase of $5,085 in funding, and WHEREAS, this increase is awarded to the subcontractor, Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council, Inc., d/b/a Lifelong for the purpose of providing additional funding for its Health Insurance Information, Assistance, and Counseling Program, and WHEREAS, the funding is to be used by Lifelong in order to counsel its clients on the potentialities of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, WHEREAS, this program is known officially as the Senior Medicare Patrol, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance make the following adjustment: Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title Amt 6793-44772 Federal Revenue $5,085 6793-54491 Subcontracts $5,085 Explanation: The New York State Office for the Aging is providing funding for the Senior Medicare Patrol program (SMP). The State has decided not to reapply for additional SMP funding beyond September of this year. This funding covers the period April 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015. The specific goal of the funding is to help clients in reviewing their charges for either Medicare or Medicaid and to bring awareness to these clients in noting fraudulent claims. 256 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-163: Budget Adjustment - 2015 State Allocations - Youth Services Department (ID#5723) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Family and Children's Services has notified the County of its final 2015 State aid figures, and WHEREAS, the County's State aid is re -allocated to municipalities, programs, and the department, and WHEREAS, the department has amended existing contracts and accounts, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Service Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment: Youth Services Department Revenue Acct 7022.43820 Title Programs for Youth, State Aid Appropriation Acct Title Amount 7022.54400 7026.54400 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Program Expense Program Expense Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Amount $64,090 * * * * * * * * * * $17,083 $47,007 Resolution No. 2015-1 64: Award of Bid - Tipping Shelter a t Recycling and Solid Waste Center (ID#5767) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Department of Finance -Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for bids for a 257 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Tipping Shelter for use in food scrap drop-off recycling at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center , and WHEREAS, the Finance Department advertised and received one bid for the Tipping Shelter at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center, and WHEREAS, all bids were received, publicly opened, and reviewed on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, and WHEREAS, McPherson Builders, Inc., of Ithaca, NY, was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $60,439, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the bid for a Tipping Shelter be awarded to McPherson Builders, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $60,439, RESOLVED, further, That the funds are available in the Solid Waste Management Division Capital Fund -Recycling Solid Waste Center Upgrade- 8101.59239 Project Number 8165, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to execute this contract. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 2 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015- 165: Authorization to Ent er into an Agreem ent to Procure Electricity (ID#5744) It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to postpone the resolution until March 2016. It was MOVED by Mr. Stein, seconded by Mr. Morey, to Call the Question on both motions (postponing and adopting the resolution). A voice vote resulted as follows on the motion to Call the Question for postponing: Ayes - 9; Noes - 4 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, and Klein); Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). THE QUESTION TO POSTPONE WAS CALLED. A voice vote resulted as follows on the motion to postpone: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Chock and Kiefer), Noes - 11, Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). MOTION FAILED. A voice vote on the motion to Call the Question on the main motion resulted as follows: Ayes - 7 (Legislators Dennis, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Morey, Robertson, Shinagawa, and Stein); Noes - 6 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, and Sigler), Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). MOTION FAILED. Ms. Chock asked that the record reflect that her no vote was because she believes that the rates have the potential to go down even further and that the County would not have lost anything by waiting half of a year. The following vote was taken by a roll call vote. 258 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, in 1998, Tompkins County, in partnership with Tioga County, created the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA), and now, along with more than 30 New York State county governments, has collectively shopped through a public bid process for electricity and natural gas supplies, securing savings in energy costs for the operation of County -owned facilities, and WHEREAS, by resolution of one or more county governments, MEGA periodically bids the electricity and natural gas supplies so that participating municipalities, businesses, and residents can obtain the lowest cost, and WHEREAS, based on its most recent procurement, conducted by resolution of Genesee County, MEGA has recommended Constellation (formerly known as Integrys Energy Services) of Buffalo, New York, as the low bid supplier of electricity, and WHEREAS, through Section 408-a of the County Law, one or more such county governments have made the terms of such procurement available to all municipal units in New York State, and WHEREAS, as a consequence of MEGA's most recent electricity procurement, Nationwide Renewable Energy Credits are available through MEGA's supplier, Constellation, at favorable pricing, and WHEREAS, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are a tradable commodity that is created when harnessing energy from the wind, sun, water, plants, and other renewable sources, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 241 of November 20, 2012, authorized the purchase of electricity from Integrys Energy Services for a period ending on December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 184 of September 16, 2014, authorized the purchase of electricity from Integrys Energy Services for a period ending on September 30, 2016, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to purchase RECs to supply County structures with electricity so that 100% of the County's consumption can be attributed to carbon -free energy production, now therefore be it RESOLVED, 011 recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign an agreement and related documents with Constellation, including RECs to offset 100% of the County's electricity use for the period of September 30, 2016, through September 30, 2018, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign an agreement for the same period for the purpose of receiving Green -e certification on the electricity 259 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 procurement. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 2015-166: Ratification of the Bargaining Agreement Between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Emplo yees Association, Lo cal 1000, AFSCME, Tompk ins County Local 855, Tompkins County White Collar Unit 8900-01 (CSEA) (ID#5773) Mr. Klein disclosed his wife is a member of the White Collar Unit and requested permission to abstain. Mr. Lane granted permission to Mr. Klein to abstain. The following vote was taken by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairbome, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Daniel Klein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees' Association (CSEA), White Collar Unit, expired on December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, negotiations for a successor agreement began on April 24, 2014, and continued until CSEA declared impasse, and WHEREAS, thereafter, the parties conducted two and one half mediation sessions with the assigned Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) Mediator, Murray Solomon, and those efforts brought the teams closer to a settlement and thereafter the parties continued to meet on their own, and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015, the parties reached an agreement for a three-year contract, January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, which extends many of the terms and conditions of the previous three-year agreement with the following language and economic changes summarized in the Resolved clause below, and WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, the Union held a ratification vote of its membership, where the contract was ratified by the White Collar membership, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Negotiating Committee and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees Association, Local 1000, AFSCME, Tompkins County Local 855, Tompkins County White Collar Unit 8900-01 (CSEA), is hereby ratified for the period January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017, with the following economic and language changes: 260 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 1. Article 4, Employee Definition, paragraph 1. B. (p, 2) - Amend the thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days. 2. Article 5, Compensation, paragraph 2. (p. 2) - Amend to reflect: January 1, 2015 wage increase 2.25% on the 2014 base January 1, 2016 wage increase 2.25% on the 2015 base January 1, 2017 wage increase 2.25% on the 2016 base 3. Article 5, Compensation, paragraph 2. h. Longevity (p. 2/3) - Amend to reflect: Effective 1/1/2015 the longevity payment shall increase $50 for each of the tiers reflecting: $450, $500, $550, $600. Effective 1/1/2016 the longevity payment shall increase $50 for each of the tiers reflecting: $500, $550, $600, $650. Effective 1/1/2017 the longevity payment shall increase $50 for each of the tiers reflecting: $550, $600, $650, $700. 4. Article 5 Compensation Overtime Compensation, paragraph 8.c (p. 4) - With the exception of Emergency Services Dispatchers and Senior Emergency Services Dispatchers, amend the two (2) weeks to reflect three (3) weeks. Emergency Services Dispatchers and Senior Emergency Services Dispatchers can accrue compensatory time off to a maximum of the equivalent of four weeks of regularly scheduled time off for compensatory time up to four (4) weeks. Article 5 Compensation On - Call, paragraph 9 b. c. (p. 6) - Add language in third sentence to reflect: "Each employee approved, trained and volunteering and authorized by the Commissioner of Mental Health for the "after hours" coverage....." 5. Article 6 Workweek, paragraph 1 (p. 7) - Delete date of 1/1/94 6. Article 6 Workweek, Paragraph 4 (p. 8) - Amend the one hundred - twenty (120) hours for compensatory time to reflect: one hundred - sixty (160) hours 7. Article 8 Time Cards (p. 9) - Add language to reflect: "Except in those departments that use time clocks, each employee's timecard shall be filled out daily (paper or electronically) and shall be signed electronically or on paper, depending on the timekeeping medium used, on the last day of his/her payroll period. In all cases, time will be charged in units of 1/10`h of an hour." 8. Article 11 Holidays (p. 11) - Update 9. Article 13 Disability, Sick Leave and Personal Leave (p. 13) - Add language to reflect: "The parties shall continue to discuss the option of a sick leave provision that will be separate from the current provision of Article 13." 10. Article 19 Health Insurance (p.19) - Add language to reflect "New employees hired after the ratification date of this contract enroll in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Platinum 90 Plan on the same employer/employee cost sharing basis (80/20). Employees enrolled in the 90 Platinum Plan shall receive a VEBA in the amount of $500 if enrolled in a family plan, $250 if enrolled in an individual plan. No change to the timing for eligibility to receive a VEBA 261 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 VEBA for employees hired prior to ratification will remain 5% of premium of any elected insurance plan until 1/1/2018. On 1/1/2018 the VEBA shall become a fixed dollar amount, equal to the 2018 rate, received for enrollments in the PPO, Classic Blue and Platinum Plan. The CSEA and the County acknowledge the County shall not be required to pay any Cadillac tax or similar tax that may be required pursuant to the ACA. In the event the County's offered health insurance plans are subject to the Cadillac tax, or similar tax required by the ACA, the parties shall enter negotiations as practicable, to reach an agreement in this matter. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on this matter, the impasse resolution mechanism provided in Civil service Law may be enacted by either party. During such time if the Cadillac tax, or any tax is required, the employee shall bear the cost of the tax or shall be permitted to enroll in another County offered health insurance plan during open enrollment." 11. Article 35 Grievance Procedure (p. 23) - The parties shall continue to negotiate the language as expressed below, specifically the name of a fourth arbitrator. While the parties continue to negotiate the name of a fourth arbitrator the parties shall use the grievance procedure as stated in the 2010-2014 CBA. NEW language for on-going negotiations Grievance Procedure: Step 3 Arbitration Stage, In the event the Union wishes to appeal an unsatisfactory decision at Step 2, the CSEA may submit the matter to arbitration by submitting a request for a hearing to a panel arbitrator, with a copy to the Commissioner of Personnel. The panel arbitrators shall be used in rotating order and shall be: 1. Michael Lewandowski 2. Ronald Kowalski 3. James Markowitz 4. There shall be no more than four (4) arbitrators on the panel. If an arbitrator does not remain on the list of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board the parties shall agree on a replacement. Arbitrations shall be conducted under the rules of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board. At any time, the parties may agree to remove and replace one or more of the named arbitrators. The arbitrator shall have no power to add or subtract from, or modify the provisions of this Agreement in arriving at a decision of the issues presented. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on both parties. All fees and expenses of the arbitration shall be divided equally between the parties. Each party shall bear the cost of preparing its own case. 12. NEW Article Reward and Recognition - Add language to reflect: "Effective 1/1/2015 the cost of the dinners and awards for 25 -year club members, inductees and their guest, if held, will be paid by the County. The determination of whether to hold an annual event shall be at the sole discretion of the County." 13. Add the MOU dated March 16, 2012 for the bargaining unit members in the ITS Department. 262 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 14. Appendix B through F - Amend to reflect: Administrative Assistant Level 1 LG 4 Administrative Assistant Level 2 LG 6 Administrative Assistant Level 3 LG 9 Professional Development Coordinator LG 14 Other revisions to make the contract current 15. Add language to reflect: Health Department On Call Coverage On call staffing is required for all non -business hours in the Division for Community Health and the Environmental Health Division. Calls must be responded to as soon as possible, but no more than within one hour of receipt. Community Health Nurse (CHN), Team Leader, Supervising CHN, Public Health Engineer, Senior Public Health Sanitarian and Public Health Sanitarian may work On Call shifts on weekday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at the following rates per shift: Monday - Thursday (4:30 PM to 8:30 AM/16 Hours) $ 20.00 Friday (4:30 PM to 8:30 AM/16 Hours) $ 40.00 Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM to 8:30 AM/24 Hours) $ 80.00 Holidays (Actual and Observed) (8:30 AM to 8:30 AM/24 Hours) $ 120.00 Christmas Eve/New Years Eve (4:30 PM to 8:30 AM/16 Hours) $ 120.00 Christmas Eve/New Years Eve (8:30 AM to 8:30 AM/24 Hours) $ 120.00 Approval for scheduling On Call shifts is determined by the Division Director in consultation with the Public Health Director or their designee. The rate paid for On Call shifts will be in addition to scheduled work time. All time answering and responding to a call will be tracked and the employee compensated for time worked. Each call answered and the associated response will be charged as one half hour or actual time, whichever is longer. Voluntary signups will be made available at least 60 days prior to the On Call date. Any uncovered On Call time after voluntary signup will be assigned at least 2 weeks prior to the On Call date according to Division for Community Health and Environmental Health Division procedures with approval of the Public Health Director or their designee. If the Public Health Director declares an emergency, the Health Department reserves the right to revise On Call requirements to meet client and/or community needs. RESOLVED, further, That any salary or fringe adjustment made as a result of this agreement shall be retroactive to January 1, 2015, only for those individuals on payroll as of the date of ratification of this agreement by the Tompkins County Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to transfer necessary funds from Budget Account 9101.58800 to the various department salary lines to provide for full payment of these salary increases. 263 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 201 5-167: Establish Salaries for Positions Designated as Mana gement and Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Salary Adjustments (ID#5774) The following vote was taken by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, the membership of the Tompkins County CSEA White Collar unit ratified a three-year contract effective January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, and WHEREAS, a resolution is on the table before you at this Legislative meeting to ratify the White Collar collective bargaining agreement, and WHEREAS, in recent years the salary increases of management employees have paralleled those negotiated by the CSEA White Collar unit, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County Management Employees shall be provided with the same salary and benefit adjustments as those negotiated by the CSEA White Collar Unit for the period January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017, RESOLVED, further, That any salary or fringe adjustment made as a result of this agreement shall be retroactive to January 1, 2015, only for those individuals on payroll as of the date of ratification of this agreement by the Tompkins County Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to transfer necessary funds from Budget Account 9101.58800 to the various department salary lines to provide for full payment of these salary increases. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions withdrawn from or added to the agenda. Minutes of Previous Meeting August 4, 2015 Ms. Kiefer referenced the comments made by Mr. Hanna under Privilege of the Floor and believes he stated that he supports the Franklin Properties proposal and asked if the record could be 264 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 18, 2015 checked and the statement added if it is accurate. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to postpone acting on the minutes as she believes the suggestion by Ms. Kiefer is significant enough of a change and to give staff time to review the recording of the speaker's comment. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 5 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, Klein, and McBean-Clairborne); Noes - 7 (Legislators Dennis, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, and Stein); Temporarily out of the room - 1 (Legislator Robertson); Excused - 1 (Legislator Herrera). MOTION TO POSTPONE FAILED. Ms. Kiefer said she would be voting against the minutes because she believes they give a misimpression for Mr. Hanna's position on the Old Library project. Mr. Lane stated following the vote that the minutes will be presented again at the next meeting. RESULT: DEFEATED [7 TO 5] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: James Dennis, Michael Lane, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera AWAY: Martha Robertson Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:31 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Executive Session It was Moved by Mr. Sigler, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations. An executive session was held at 7:40 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 265 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 9-15-15 Tuesday, September 1, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Excused Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Moment of Silence Mr. Lane said since the last Legislature meeting the County lost Wesley McDermott, Supervising Attorney for the Assigned Counsel Program. He asked that a moment of silence be observed in memory of Mr. McDermott, an experienced criminal attorney and who was a friend to many. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Dr. Rob Mackenzie, retired General Surgeon and Administrator of Cayuga Medical Center, read and submitted a statement in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled "Protecting Public Health from the Impacts of Large-scale New Pipeline Projects and Compressor Stations". Mr. Mackenzie said the resolution is modeled on those of the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association and he is a member of both organizations and familiar with their priorities and processes; however, he wished to speak as a private citizen. He spoke of the damage that natural gas and propane pipelines cause as a result of accidents such as rupture or explosion and said those are risk levels that the public has chosen to accept without a lot of debate but said there are longer-term pipeline health risks that are unknown but there is incomplete data indicating these long-term pipeline risks may be quite serious. Mr. Mackenzie said he strongly supports the resolution and said an assessment of potential risks may take years or longer and would, therefore, support a moratorium on further large-scale pipeline development in the County and State until it can be shown by a study to be safe. 266 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Judy Pierpont, Freeville resident, read and submitted a statement in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled "Protecting Public Health from the Impacts of Large-scale New Pipeline Projects and Compressor Stations". She said she would have supported two additional Resolves that were considered by the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee that urged a moratorium on new permits for all natural gas infrastructure projects until assessments are complete. She called attention to the increased use and build -out of the smaller pipelines all over the State and the Northeast that is part of the driving force of build -out of larger pipelines to start with and particularly referred to a new pipeline proposed through Dryden along West Dryden Road. Ms. Pierpont said the Dominion pipeline runs through her property and will be tripling the volume of gas running through its pipes, resulting in increased pressure. The pipes are 60 years old, with 60 -year old welds, and no doubt corroded, leading to increased risk of leakage and rupture. She said she is in favor of a moratorium on new infrastructure because of the threat fracked gas poses to health and the environment. She said the threat of climate chaos is also a compelling reason to rethink any further build -out of gas infrastructure. Human well-being and health are utterly dependent on the state of our environment and any new building of pipelines that increases methane use is inconsistent with the County's commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. She urged the Legislature to adopt the resolution and to bring consistency to County policies relating to gas infrastructure. Adam Law, City of Ithaca resident and local physician, spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled "Protecting Public Health from the Impacts of Large-scale New Pipeline Projects and Compressor Stations". He said he is also the founding board member of Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers for Healthy Energy, a scientific -based institute committed to bring science to energy policy that is based in Ithaca, Oakland, and New York City. He said he has reviewed the scientific and medical literature on the direct effects of the transmission of natural gas and its related infrastructure including compressing stations and storage. There is very little scientific data that directly addresses leaks and health hazards. He referenced statistics from the United States Department of Transportation and said transmission accidents between 1995-2014 showed 102 severe incidents with 42 fatalities, 174 injuries, and $1.7 billion in property tax damage. He said the absence of evidence does not mean the absence of harm and the proposed build-up of infrastructure in New York State presents an enormous risk. He said there are two issues that need to be addressed: the source of the natural gas being from unconventional natural gas extraction (hydrofracking) and methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and in a 20 -year window has 86 -fold the warming potential of CO2. A. John Fry, Newfield resident, agreed with the previous speakers and the need to look for clean energy sources. He spoke on the issue of drones and said he does not support or oppose; they are a great use of technology if used properly. He relayed a story about a recent experience he had when he encountered a drone that crashed because the owner had lost the capability to control it. Although only a couple of pounds he said the object could have caused serious damage to property and people. In addition to safety issues, he said there are privacy issues and asked Legislators to keep this in mind. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 201 5-168: Protecting Public Health from the Impact s of Large-scale New Pipeli ne Projects and Compressor Stations (ID#5724) It was MOVED by Mr. Sigler, to adopt a moratorium of any new gas installation in the County or State. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. 267 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] Dooley Kiefer, Member Daniel Klein, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Nathan Shinagawa, Peter Stein James Dennis, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, in April of this year the Medical Society of the State of New York passed Resolution 2015-159, calling for "governmental assessment of the health and environmental risks that are associated with natural gas pipelines", and WHEREAS, in the second week of June at their Annual Meeting in Chicago, the American Medical Association passed Resolution No. 519 that reads in part "that our American Medical Association recognize the potential impact on human health associated with natural gas infrastructure", and "WHEREAS, our American Medical Association supports legislation that would require a Comprehensive Health Impact Assessment regarding the health risks that may be associated with natural gas pipelines.", and WHEREAS, the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors on May 15, 2015, adopted Resolution No. 63 supporting a similar request and has asked Tompkins County to join this effort, and WHEREAS, all of the information in quotation marks below (together with numbers citations reproduced at the end of this resolution), is directly from the Resolution passed by the American Medical Association, and "WHEREAS, Governor Andrew Cuomo determined that High Volume, Horizontal Hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) energy technology posed too great a threat to the long-term health and quality of life for New Yorkers, and ultimately banned the process within the State of New York on December 17, 2014, and "WHEREAS, the chemical and radioactive emissions associated with HVHF are not limited to the drilling and extraction technologies at wellpads, but are also detected all along the extensive, intersecting network of natural gas pipelines, Compressor Stations, Metering Stations and other facilities associated with the entire natural gas infrastructure,1°2 and "WHEREAS, this extensive infrastructure extends into regions of New York State and other Northeastern states that are located far away from the Marcellus Shale region and from the actual drilling sites or wellpads,3 and "WHEREAS, the pipeline infrastructure exposes humans and animals to the same chemical and radioactive emissions as those released at drilling sites, which include dangerous mixtures of contaminants such as carcinogens, mutagens, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, respiratory irritants, mucocutaneous irritants and toxins, and hematological, and cardiovascular toxins, and which are 268 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 especially damaging to the development of embryos, fetuses, and children, as well as reproduction and survival of livestock, poultry and wild animals,4-6 and "WHEREAS, transmission and distribution of natural gas through the extensive, far-reaching infrastructure can cause adverse health effects similar to those seen near drilling sites for HVHF, and "WHEREAS, there is documented evidence of frequent `accidents' involving infrastructure components, due to faulty construction, and general breakdown including, but not limited to internal and external corrosion, stress corrosion, welding failure at pipeline seams, damage to existing pipelines during construction of nearby new pipelines, damage to existing pipelines during agricultural activities, leading to chemical leaks, explosions, and fires, and "WHEREAS, these `accidents' can result in injury and death to humans, as well as damage to the homes, farms, and businesses of local residents8, and "WHEREAS, Pipelines and Compressor Stations have been documented to sustain damage during natural extreme weather events such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, landslides, and lightning storms, and result in explosions, fires, and other life-threatening events; and Resolution: 519 (A-15), and "WHEREAS, the pipeline infrastructure in New York State involves between 53,542 - 89,705 miles of natural gas pipeline9'1o, with Compressor Stations located every 50-100 miles along these pipelines, and "WHEREAS, the compressor stations are powered by exceedingly strong engines varying from 62,250 Hp up to more than 70,000 Hp, which operate continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, and routinely `vent' methane gas into the environment, and "WHEREAS, the permitting process to proceed with proposed expansions of various infrastructure segments depends upon the environmental risk assessment conducted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)," and WHEREAS, FERC is considering proposals by multiple natural gas pipeline companies to expand the system of pipelines and compressor stations throughout New York State, including Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam Counties (Spectra Algonguin)11, Orange County (Millenium/Minisink)12, Delaware County (Millenium/Hancock)13, Schoharie County (Constitution/Wright Interconnect Project)14 and Chemung, Madison, Montgomery, and Tompkins Counties (Dominion/New Market Project)15, and other counties in New York State affected by the Dominion New Market pipeline, and WHEREAS, the American Medical Association (AMA) passed Resolution No. 519 (A-15) recognizing the potential impact on human health and the environment associated with natural gas infrastructure (New HOD (House of Delegates) Policy) and requested government assessment at all levels and a directive to take action regarding the health and environmental risks that are associated with natural gas pipeline, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Legislators are diverse in their views of the value of natural gas infrastructure expansions, but are unanimous in their commitment to promote and protect public health and safety by all reasonable means, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Tompkins County joins the AMA in recognizing the potential impact on human health 269 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 and the environment associated with natural gas infrastructure and requests New York State to perform an assessment regarding the health and environmental risks that are associated with natural gas pipelines, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman, New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD, Senators James Seward, Michael Nozzolio, and Tom O'Mara, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Commissioners Tony Clark and Cheryl Lafleur of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 270 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 CITATIONS 1. McKain M, Down A, Raciti SM, et al; Methane emissions from natural gas infrastructure and use in the urban region of Boston, Massachusetts, Proc Nat Acad Sci U.S.A.; 2015, 112(7):1941-6 (ISSN:1091-6490) http://www.pnas.org/content/112/7/1941.abstract 2. Jackson, RB, Down A, Phillips NG, et al, Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks across Washington, DC; Env Sci Tech,2014, 48:2051-8 http://sites.biology.duke.edu/lackson/est2014.pdf 3. Pipeline Safety Trust: State by State Pipeline Informationhttp://pstrust.orq/about-pipelines1/state-by- state-pipeline-information/ 4. Bamberger, M, Oswald R, Impacts of Gas Drilling on Human and Animal Health, New Solutions; 2012;22(1):51-77. doi: 10.2190/NS.22.1.e.http://cumulativeimpacts.org/documents/Bamberger Oswald NS22 in press.pdf 5. Colborn T, Kwiatkowski C, Schultz K, Bachran K, Natural Gas Operation from a Public Health Perspective, Hum Ecol Risk Assess: An International Journal, 2011, 17(5):1039- 56http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10807039.2011.605662#. VQMISvIdWPN 6. Webb E, Bushkin-Bedient S, Kassotis C et al, Developmental and Reproductive Effects of Exposure to Chemicals Associated with Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas Operations; Rev Env Health; 2014, 29(4):307-318 http://catskillcitizens.org/learnmore/reveh-2014-0057.pdf 7. Peter Kinsey Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental (HSSE) Management Consulting Services for the Pipeline Construction Industry (See Tab: 'Accidents and lessons learned")http://pipe-line-safetv.com/Accident.php 8. List of Pipeline Accidents in the United States in the 21st Century; Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.orq/wiki/List of pipeline accidents in the United States in the 21st century 9. Pipeline Safety Trust; Pipeline mileage by state, as of 2013:http://pstrust.orq/wp- content/uploads/2013/03/PST-Pi pe-Mileag e- States.pdf 10. Pipeline Miles and Facilities in New York State as of 3/12/2015:https://hip.phmsa.dot.gov/analyticsSOAP/saw.dll?Portalpacies&NQUser=PDM WEB USER&NQPassword= Public Web Userl&PortalPath=%2Fshared%2FPDM%20Public%20Website%2F portal%2FPublic%20Reports&Page=Infrastructure 11.Spectra Energy, New Projects, Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Project http://www.spectraenergy.com/Operations/New-Proj ects-and-Our-Process/New-Proiects-in- US/Algonquin-Incremental-Market-AIMProj ect 12. Christopher E. Smith, "Millennium expands capacity with Minisink compressor station" Oil & Gas Journal, June 5, 2013 13. Millennium Pipeline Company, Recent Projects, Hancock Compressor, http://www.millenniumpipeline.com/hancock.html 14. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Draft Environmental Impact Statement Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects, 2014http://www.ferc.gov/industries/qas/enviro/eis/2014/02-12-14-eis.asp 15. Dominion Transmission, Inc. New Market Project, https://www.dom. com/business/gas-transmission/mew-market/index.isp ********** 271 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Government Operations Committee Resolution No. 2015-169: Budget Adjustm ents for Core Router Upgrade Project and Operational Expenditures - Information Technology Services (ID#5783) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Information Technology Department does not have the funds available in existing accounts to cover the cost of a necessary core router upgrade project and other 2015 operational expenditures, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations, and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel, Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2015: From: To: From: To: From: To: 1680.51000731 Admin Computer Asst $12,671.53 1680.51000638 Microcomputer Spec $5,665.70 1680.51000502 Healthcare Sec & Priv Officer $2,804.12 1680.58800 Fringes $18,811.25 1680.51000502 Healthcare Sec & Priv Officer (Term Pay) $2,656.79 1680.51000766 Fin Sys Admin (Term Pay) $2,735.80 1680.51000 Regular Pay (Term Pay) $1,275.75 1687.59239 VOIP Capital Construction $46,620.94 1680.51000766 Fin Sys Admin (Term Pay) $4,502.00 1680.54442 Professional Services $4,502.00 1680.51000502 Healthcare Sec & Priv Officer $4,315.09 272 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 From: To: From: To: 1680.52230 Computer Software $4,315.09 1680.51000638 Microcomputer Spec $92.30 1680.54303 Office Supplies $92.30 1680.58800 Fringes $451.92 1680.52202 Network Components $451.92 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolution No. 2015-170: Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Support the Transition and Installation of the Micro soft Office 3 65 System - Information Technology Services (ID#5785) Ms. Kiefer said she is glad this doesn't mean there is an imminent deployment of Windows 10 and although she understands there may be many reasons for staff to find other alternatives to store information she believes the County could have its own cloud to host the information. She voted against this at the Committee level because of this reason and continues to feel the same way. The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member Glenn Morey, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been able to respond to the needs of the community within ever -tightening fiscal constraints by providing productivity -enhancing tools to staff and managers, and WHEREAS, while the County has recently made important investments in major systems, such as the HR/Payroll system, the Environmental Heath Permitting system, and, most recently, the Electronic Health Records system, most of the internal and external business conducted by the County occurs on basic office automation systems such as e-mail, word processing, data base, and spreadsheet programs, and WHEREAS, the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) has undertaken a review of ways the County can achieve greater efficiency, responsiveness, inter -connectedness, and security through changes in its office automation and e-mail systems, and 273 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 WHEREAS, this review has determined that the combined functionality of the County's current e-mail system (GroupWise) and the County's current e-mail archiving system (Gwava) do not collectively provide an adequate long-term solution to meet organizational system requirements and budgetary needs of the County, and WHEREAS, it has also been determined that the decentralized manner in which the County budgets for and deploys current releases of Microsoft Office software are no longer efficient, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that a conversion of the currently decentralized office automation environment to a centralized, cloud -based environment provided through the Microsoft Office 365 system will result in multiple benefits including a more user-friendly and widely used e-mail and scheduling system; reduced on-site storage costs and risks; greater opportunities for peer-to-peer collaboration and for secure remote access of data by field staff; enhanced disaster recovery capabilities; new video -conferencing capabilities; and a more rational way to centrally manage the technology assets of the entire County, and WHEREAS, Department Heads have been briefed on the Microsoft Office 365 system, including the new e-mail and scheduling program, and have been strongly supportive of the proposed change, and WHEREAS, as the Microsoft Office 365 system will be managed centrally by ITS, the on-going cost of the service agreement to support that system will also be borne centrally by ITS, and WHEREAS, the initial on-going net costs of the system are expected to be approximately $50,000 annually, with offsetting savings occurring over time as departments are spared the cost of upgrades and ITS the cost of additional servers and data storage capacity, and WHEREAS, it is expected that access to these improved technological tools will also contribute to higher levels of productivity throughout the County, and WHEREAS, funds were not budgeted to provide for the proposed solution in the 2015 ITS Operation Budget, and WHEREAS, ITS has requested an Over Target Request in the 2016 budget to sustain the costs of the Microsoft Office 365 system and to recognize that such costs are to be considered a part of the "target" budget of the Department in the future, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the request for contingency funding be granted to support the transition and installation of the Microsoft Office 365 system, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director is authorized to make the following adjustments to his books: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $ 50,000 TO: A1680.54425 Service Contracts $ 50,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Ms. Robertson, and unanimously adopted by voice 274 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 vote by members present, to add to the agenda the resolution entitled "Scheduling a Public Hearing for the 2015 New York State Homes and Community Renewal Housing Trust Fund Corporation Community Development Block Grant Program Application". There were no resolution(s) withdrawn from the agenda. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 20 15-171: Scheduling a Public Hearing for the 2015 New York State Hom es and Community Renewal Housing Trust Fund Corporation Community Dev elopment Block Grant Program Application (ID#5802) RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the New York State Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the 2015 New York State Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program Application requires a public hearing be held prior to the submission of an application for funding, and WHEREAS, the 2015 New York State Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program Application must be submitted no later than September 25, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the public hearing on submitting an application for the 2015 round of the Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal CDBG funding be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for September 15, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-172: Making a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 173 of 2015: Auth orizing the Implementation of the 2015 Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program Projects (ID#5775) 275 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Carol Chock, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 173 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature would authorize the County Administrator or his designee to implement the 2015 Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, and would also be authorized to execute contracts necessary for the County to implement the projects funded through this program, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the SEQR Type designations and the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to the Unlisted Action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 173 of 2015 is an unlisted action, RESOLVED, further, That the County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 173 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-21, TYPE II -18 and Unlisted (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-173: Authorizing the Implementation of the 2015 Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program Projects (ID#5777) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature re-established the Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program in 2006, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature provided funding for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Program in the amount of $25,000 in 2015, and WHEREAS, the Technical Committee received 15 applications for consideration in the 2015 Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, and 276 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 WHEREAS, the Technical Committee for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Program has identified three distinct projects consisting of the Egypt Creek Flood Mapping Project, the Cayuga Inlet Sediment Assessment Project and the West Miller Road Ditch Improvement, to be funded through the Stream Corridor and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District is prepared to work with the County Planning Department to support the implementation of projects identified by the Technical Committee, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form for the project categorized as an Unlisted action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute agreements necessary for the County to implement the projects funded by the Stream Corridor and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program. SEQR ACTION: Type I1-21 (Egypt Creek Flood Mapping Project), Type I1-18 (Cayuga Inlet Sediment Assessment Project) and Unlisted (West Miller Road Ditch Improvement Project) (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Resolution No. 2015-174: Making a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 175 of 2015: Aut horizing an Agreement f or the Forgiveness of Taxes on Parcels on Lake Street, City of Ithaca, that Buffer the Ithaca Falls Natural Area (ID#5789) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 175 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature would authorize the County Administrator or his designee to forgo collection of the 2014 and 2015 taxes on City of Ithaca Tax Parcel #s 12.-1-1 and 12.-1-2, and would also be authorized to execute any agreements relating to disposition of these parcels, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to that action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Resolution No. 175 of 2015 is an unlisted action, 277 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 175 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015- 175: Authorizing an Agreement for the Forgiveness of Taxes on Parcels on Lake Street, City of Ithaca, that Buffer the Ithaca Falls Natural Area (ID#5790) Mr. Shinagawa disclosed that he is a property owner of a home on Falls Street. He disclosed this the Committee meeting and no one felt this was a conflict. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Tax Parcel #s 12.-1-1 and 12.-1-2 were subject to foreclosure proceedings by the City of Ithaca in 2015, and WHEREAS, the parcels are a vacant, 0.6 -acre parcel and a 0.05 -acre parcel with a vacant residential building located on Lake Street, and WHEREAS, the parcels are located adjacent to the Ithaca Falls Natural Area, within and adjacent to the Fall Creek Gorge, Ithaca Falls Unique Natural Area (UNA-134), and within the Fall Creek Wild and Scenic Recreational River Area, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council voted to withhold the Lake Street Parcels from their tax foreclosure process to explore restoration and addition to the Ithaca Falls Natural Area public resource, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council further requested the County Legislature to forego collection from the City of 2014, 2015, and 2016 County taxes due on these parcels estimated to amount to no more than $5,000 to assist with restoration efforts, and WHEREAS, the County Planning Department recommends the County Legislature forego collection of taxes from the City in the amount of no more than $5,000 for these parcels in support of their addition to this public resource, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to this project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County forgo the collection of 2014, 2015, and 2016 County taxes on City of Ithaca Tax Parcel #s 12.-1-1 and 278 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 12.-1-2 in an amount not to exceed $5,000, and recognize that there will be an annual loss of tax revenue of approximately $1,200 to the County solely thereafter, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is also authorized to execute any agreements necessary to effectuate this action. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF on file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Lane declared recess from 7:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. Appointment(s) Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera Planning Advisory Board John Gutenberger - Education representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Shinagawa, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Luz Herrera Resolution No. 2015-176: Award of Bid - Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID#5788) WHEREAS, the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project would repave and paint (stripe) the runway, and WHEREAS, Runway 14-32 was last paved in 1998 and due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards the current pavement has met or exceeded its useful life; temporary repairs were necessary in 2013 in order to keep the runway operational, and 279 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 WHEREAS, the Finance Department advertised and received five (5) bids on July 17, 2015, for the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project and Suit-Kote Corporation of Cortland, New York, was the lowest responsible bidder at $3,558,112.50, and WHEREAS, the financing for this construction project is as follows: FAA Share (90.0%) $3,202,301.25 New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Share (5.0%) $ 177,905.63 Local Share (Passenger Facility Charge revenues) (5.0%) $ 177,905.62 TOTAL $3,558,112.50 WHEREAS, an FAA grant has already been offered and accepted by the Legislature on August 4, 2015, Resolution No. 2015-149, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That subject to funding being received from the FAA and NYSDOT, the bid for construction of the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project be awarded to Suit-Kote Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute contract documents with said contractor, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to borrow monies if necessary, until reimbursement is received from the FAA and NYSDOT. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -10 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-177: Establishing Standard Work Days for Elected and Appointed Officials of Tompkins County (ID#5778) WHEREAS, effective August 12, 2009, New York State adopted a new regulation 315.4 for additional reporting requirements for elected or appointed officials that more clearly defines the process for reporting time worked for those officials who are members of the New York State Retirement System, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby establishes the following as the standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time keeping system records or their record of activities: Title Stan dard Work Day (Hrs/ Day) Name T Term Participates Record Not i in of Subm e Employer's Activitie itted r Time s Result Keeping 1 System Appointed Officials Deputy Clerk 8 Katrina McCloy 7/22/ Y 280 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 of the 15 - Legislature 12/3 1/17 Deputy 8 Alanna 1/1/1 Y County Clerk Congdon 5- 12/3 1/18 RESOLVED, further, That the resolution be posted on the Tompkins County website for a minimum of 30 days and that a certified copy of the resolution and affidavit of posting be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within 45 days of adoption. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution No. 2015- 178: Increase in Hours — Se nior Motor Vehicl e Examiner — County Clerk (ID#5772) WHEREAS, the County Clerk's Office wishes to increase the hours for the position of Senior Motor Vehicle Examiner from 37.5 hours per week to 40 hours per week to accommodate the pressure of business, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Clerk wishes to maintain a level of service only possible by having this position designated as a forty -hour workweek, and WHEREAS, such change would be beneficial to the organization and would result in increased efficiency, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the standard workweek for one position of Senior Motor Vehicle Examiner, Labor Grade 29, be increased from 37.5 hours per week to 40 hours per week, effective September 14, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That no additional funding is required. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Kiefer, Chair, reported the next meeting will be September 16th. She invited Legislators to attend that meeting as there will be a presentation sponsored by the citizens group that has been looking at the legacy pollution at Milliken Station. Ms. Robertson requested that the Cayuga Operating Company Manager be invited to attend the meeting. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee 281 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-179: Extension of Additional One -Percent Sale s Tax for Two Years - Increasing T axes on Sales and Use s o f Ta ngible Personal Property and of Certai n Services, and on Occupancy of Hotel R ooms and Amusement Charges Pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York in Order to Extend the Effective Date through November 30, 2017 (ID#5801) The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera Be it enacted by the Tompkins County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, as follows: SECTION I. The first sentence of section two of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 2. Imposition of sales tax. On and after March first, nineteen hundred and sixty-seven, there is hereby imposed and there shall be paid a tax of three percent upon, and for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, there is hereby imposed and there shall be paid an additional tax of one percent upon: SECTION 2. Subdivision (f) of section three of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: (f) With respect to the additional tax of one percent imposed for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the provisions of subdivisions (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this section apply, except that for the purposes of this subdivision, all references in said subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (d) to an effective date shall be read as referring to December 1, 1992, all references in said subdivision (a) to the date four months prior to the effective date shall be read as referring to August 1, 1992, and the reference in subdivision (b) to the date immediately preceding the effective date shall be read as referring to November 30, 1992. Nothing herein shall be deemed to exempt from tax at the rate in effect prior to December 1, 1992, any transaction which may not be subject to the additional tax imposed effective on that date. SECTION 3. Section four of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 4. Imposition of compensating use tax. (a) Except to the extent that property or services have already been or will be subject to the sales tax under this enactment, there is hereby imposed on every person a use tax for the use within this taxing jurisdiction on and after December 1, 1992, except as otherwise exempted under this enactment, (A) of 282 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 any tangible personal property purchased at retail, (B) of any tangible personal property (other than computer software used by the author or other creator) manufactured, processed or assembled by the user, (i) if items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by him in the regular course of business or (ii) if items are used as such or incorporated into a structure, building or real property, by a contractor, subcontractor or repairman in erecting structures or buildings, or building on, or otherwise adding to, altering, improving, maintaining, servicing or repairing real property, property or land, as the terms real property, property or land are defined in the real property tax law, if items of the same kind are not offered for sale as such by such contractor, subcontractor or repairman or other user in the regular course of business, (C) of any of the services described in paragraphs (1), (7) and (8) of subdivision (c) of section two, (D) of any tangible personal property, however acquired, where not acquired for purposes of resale, upon which any of the services described under paragraphs (2), (3) and (7) of subdivision (c) of section two have been performed, (E) of any telephone answering service described in subdivision (b) of section two and (F) of any computer software written or otherwise created by the user if the user offers software of a similar kind for sale as such or as a component part of other property in the regular course of business. (b) For purposes of clause (A) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for such property, or for the use of such property, including any charges for shipping or delivery as described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one, but excluding any credit for tangible personal property accepted in part payment and intended for resale. (c) For purposes of subclause (i) of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the tax shall be at a rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the price at which items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by the user, and the mere storage, keeping, retention or withdrawal from storage of tangible personal property by the person who manufactured, processed or assembled such property shall not be deemed a taxable use by him. (d) For purposes of subclause (ii) of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for the tangible personal property manufactured, processed or assembled into the tangible personal property the use of which is subject to tax, including any charges for shipping or delivery as described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one. (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, for purposes of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, there shall be no tax on any portion of such price which represents the value added by the user to tangible personal property which he fabricates and installs to the specifications of an addition or capital improvement to real property, property or land, as the terms real property, property or land are defined in the real property tax law, over and above the prevailing normal purchase price prior to such fabrication of such tangible personal property which a manufacturer, producer or assembler would charge an unrelated contractor who similarly fabricated and installed such tangible personal property to the specifications of an addition or capital improvement to such real property, property or land. (f) For purposes of clauses (C), (D) and (E) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the 283 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 consideration given or contracted to be given for the service, including the consideration for any tangible personal property transferred in conjunction with the performance of the service and also including any charges for shipping and delivery of the property so transferred and of the tangible personal property upon which the service was performed as such charges are described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one. (g) For purposes of clause (F) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2017, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for the tangible personal property which constitutes the blank medium, such as disks or tapes, used in conjunction with the software, or for the use of such property, and the mere storage, keeping, retention or withdrawal from storage of computer software described in such clause (F) by its author or other creator shall not be deemed a taxable use by such person. SECTION 4. Paragraph (B) of subdivision (1) of section 11 of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: (B) With respect to the additional tax of one percent imposed for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2017, in respect to the use of property used by the purchaser in this County prior to December 1, 1992. SECTION 5. This enactment shall take effect December 1, 2015. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2015-180: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - New York State Office of Mental Health - Psychiatric Expense - Mental Health Department (ID#5757) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: James Dennis, Vice Chair AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department is required by New York State to make payments for expenditures associated with certain Psychiatric Services for County Residents including transport and specific types of psychiatric hospitalizations, and WHEREAS, these payments are for the care and maintenance of residents placed in New York State Mental Health facilities under orders of County Criminal or Family Courts when it is determined that these residents are considered to be incompetent to stand trial and/or the incarcerated inmates are sent to a forensic hospital for care and treatment for stabilization of their illness because of the level of danger 284 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 to themselves or others, and WHEREAS, historically this mandated account has been budgeted for $80,000 per year and the annual expenses incurred have been under this amount over a number of years; however, in 2015 this amount has been exceeded, and WHEREAS, in 2015 two such persons have required psychiatric forensic hospitalization so that by the end of February 2015 the annual amount budgeted had been essentially depleted, with additional expenses continuing to accrue, and WHEREAS, the cost of these ongoing psychiatric -hospitalization services are invoiced to the department by the New York State Office of Mental Health, with March through June bills already received, and WHEREAS, one of the hospitalized persons was released in August and the other is continuing, and upon review it has been determined that the total 2015 additional cost to the department is estimated at $200,000, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: Mental Health Department FROM: Title Amount A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 200,000 TO: Expense Acct Title Amount 4390.54400 Psychiatric Expense $ 200,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution No. 2015-181: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funds from the DM Fund Bal ance to the Highway Machinery Vehicles Fund - Highway Division (ID#5766) The resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera 285 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 WHEREAS, the Highway Division 2015 budget did not anticipate the loss of a tandem axle 10 - wheel dump/snow-equipped truck from its fleet, and the vehicle budget account is underfunded to replace the truck, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: FROM: Fund Balance $141,725.00 DM5130.42680 Rev: Ins Recoveries $67,925.00 TO: DM5130.52231 Vehicles $209,650.00 Explanation: On June 25, 2015, one of the tandem axle 10 -wheel dump/snow-equipped trucks was involved in a two -car motor vehicle accident. The truck has been deemed a total loss by Nationwide Insurance. The current value of the truck is $82,925. The Highway Division recommends taking the option to buy- back the truck for $15,000. This provides for a total of $67,925 towards the purchase of a new replacement truck. The replacement cost is $209,650.00. The amount requested for transfer is the balance after the insurance settlement, $141,725.00. The resolution seeks the amounts to be transferred from the Highway DM Fund Balance account to the Highway Machinery Vehicle account. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Minutes of Previous Meeting August 4, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] Martha Robertson, Member Glenn Morey, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera 286 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 1, 2015 August 18, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: ACCEPTED [12 TO 1] Martha Robertson, Member Peter Stein, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Dooley Kiefer Kathy Luz Herrera Adi ournment On motion the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. 287 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 10-6-15 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing - 2015 New York State Homes and Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program (ID#) Mr. Lane opened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. to provide the community an opportunity to comment on community development needs concerning the 2015 New York State Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program Application to Continue the Tompkins County Homeownership Program (XI). He asked if anyone wished to speak. Paul Mazzarella, Executive Director of INHS (Ithaca Neighborhood Housing and Better Housing of Tompkins County, spoke on behalf of the thousands of renters who live in Tompkins County and beyond its borders who would like to buy homes. This is an opportunity to help them through the Community Development Block Grant program. The primary reason why people cannot buy homes is because prices are too high. Housing costs are rising much faster than people's incomes. This is an enormously successful program that has existed since 1994 and he proposes the Legislature submit another application to New York State to provide opportunities to more people to buy homes. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:35 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Kathy Luz Herrera Member Excused Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Late 6:10 PM David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Nathan Shinagawa Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present 288 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Poet Laureate Jack Hopper, Poet Laureate, provided the Legislature with two poem readings. Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2015-182: Resolution in Appreciat ion of Eliz abeth "Bet ty" Falcao, Director of Health Planning Council (ID#5806) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne WHEREAS, Elizabeth "Betty" Falcao has devoted 20 years to the steadfast support of the health and well-being of Tompkins County residents as Director of the Health Planning Council, a program of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, under Betty's leadership, the Health Planning Council has engaged its 250 volunteer members who are both consumers and providers of health care to promote comprehensive health planning for the greater community, and WHEREAS, over the years, Betty has led the Health Planning Council to produce several analyses and informational resources, including: • The Long -Term Care Needs Assessment • Health Care Financing for Seniors • Health Care for the Uninsured • Finding Lower Cost Prescriptions • Guide for Small Businesses in Choosing Health Insurance Plans, and • Primary Care Access in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, Betty has directed, participated in, or secured funding for multiple projects that benefit the community such as: • Sharing Your Wishes, a program on advance care planning; • Urgent Rx, a program to finance prescription drugs for the uninsured; • Get Serious About Asthma, a pilot program in four elementary schools to improve asthma management; • Diabetes Management and Healthy and Active Living Workshops, designed to effectively manage chronic disease; • Step Up to Stop Falls, a community collaborative to prevent falls among older adults; • Health Care Navigation, providing enrollment assistance to consumers in the health care marketplace, and • Creating Healthy Places, to support physical activity and improved nutrition in the community, and 289 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 WHEREAS, under Betty's leadership, the monthly meetings of the Health Planning Council Board have provided valuable educational presentations to local providers and community members on current health-related topics, and WHEREAS, Betty's ability to bring key stakeholders together in a neutral setting have been crucial to our community's coordinated and collaborative health care planning, and WHEREAS, Betty's collegiality, knowledge, and passion for the health and well-being of our community has been greatly appreciated and will be sorely missed, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature recognizes the myriad and significant contributions Betty has made to strengthen and improve the overall health of our community, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Betty for her dedicated service and wishes her the very best in her retirement. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Privilege of the Floor by the Public Seth Mead, Brooktondale, spoke as a nurse who serves the community and of his prior work in various fields. He said there is an effort underway to unionize nurses at Cayuga Medical Center. He said his purpose is to ask the Legislature to sign a petition for fair labor practices relating to a Code of Conduct at Cayuga Medical Center. Erin Bell, Ithaca, and a Registered Nurse (RN) at Cayuga Medical Center, spoke of the influences in her life that led her to become a nurse. She spoke of nursing student classes and lessons in ethics and of situations of providing care for one patient over another. She also spoke of the importance of a Code of Neutrality to allow the nurses a democratic process of whether they want a union or not. Scott Marsland, City of Ithaca and a Nurse at Cayuga Medical Center, said as trained professionals they don't feel they have the resources they need to provide the care needed and to do it safely. There is an open complaint about chemicals that have adverse effects on employees at the Hospital. He spoke of open investigations and asked the Legislature to endorse a corporate code of conduct asking Cayuga Medical Center to abide by what is moral and ethical and refrain from communications and actions where employees have a fear of retaliation. Basquki Robertson, Lansing resident and a representative of SEIU (Service Employees International Union), said she has been a resident of the County for 22 years. Registered Nurses need a voice now more so than ever before. The State is currently very involved in something that is called a Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program. It will be a 25% reduction in the admission of Medicaid patients to emergency rooms. This will change everything about how care is delivered in this community. Registered Nurses need to have a voice at the table and without a union there is no other way to accomplish that. She encouraged the Legislature to endorse the Hospital having a Code of Conflict that allows them freedom of choice. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. 290 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mrs. McBean-Clairborne arrived at this time. Mr. Stein said he and Mr. Orr wrote a paper that was published in the Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board Record No. 2472 on low-volume roads in 2015 and distributed copies of that document. Three different analyses all agree that colored shoulders do not work as a way of controlling the speed. He asked that a reference to this paper be included in the record. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 2015-183: Authoriz ing Submittal of 2015 New York State Homes an d Community Renewal Housing's Tru st Fund Corporation's Community Development Block Grant Program Application (ID#5804) Ms. Chock recused herself from voting and disclosed that she has a relative with the organization involved that is working with the County on this program. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, Tompkins County has completed a process of investigation in its community to determine community development needs for the current year, and WHEREAS, the New York State Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Homeownership Program has been funded through ten separate CDBG grants since 1993, and has proven to be very successful in meeting an important community development need in the County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Tompkins County is hereby authorized to apply for $691,500 in funding in the 2015 round of the Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal's CDBG funding for the Tompkins County Homeownership Program (XI), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign all documents related to the submission of the Housing Trust Fund Office of Community Renewal's CDBG application and any materials required by the Office of Community Renewal. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********* 291 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Lane explained the process for filling a vacancy on the Legislature as outlined in the County Charter. Because the resignation announced by Legislator Luz Herrera occurred prior to September 20th, the special election can be held at the next general election. The Legislature will need to adopt a resolution setting the date for the special election. He suggested a special meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature be held on September 17th at 5:00 p.m. to consider such resolution. This will give parties an opportunity to meet and designate candidates as well as time for independent candidate's time. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Lane requested the section of the Charter pertaining to vacancies on the Legislature be circulated to Legislators. Following a poll of the Legislature about availability, a special meeting was scheduled to be held September 17th at 5:00 p.m. Report from the County Administrator Mr. Mareane spoke about the appointment of a Supervising Attorney for the Assigned Counsel and said he would be asking for confirmation of an interim appointment. He said James Baker is being recommended; he has been a practicing attorney in the community for 33 years and his specialty has been in criminal law. The Advisory Board on Indigent Representation supports this recommendation as well. The search for a permanent Supervising Attorney will continue. It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Stein, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the interim appointment of James Baker as the Supervising Attorney for the Assigned Counsel. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Dooley Kiefer, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Luz Herrera AWAY: Shinagawa Resolution No. 2015- 184: Approving Tom pkins County's 2015 Title VI Program and Policies for the Federal Transit Administration (ID#5823) WHEREAS, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000d et seq ("the Act") and 49 CFR Part 21, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and 292 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 WHEREAS, as a recipient of federal funds, Tompkins County is required to comply with the requirements of the Act and applicable implementing regulations, and WHEREAS, the County's Title VI program incorporates the Title VI program and policies of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT), as approved by the TCAT Board of Directors by TCAT Resolution 2015-12, dated May 28, 2015, and WHEREAS, pursuant to FTA Circular 4702.1B, the Tompkins County Legislature is required to approve the County's Title VI program; now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby approves the 2015 Tompkins County Title VI program including but not limited to the major service change policy, disparate impact and disproportionate burden policies, system -wide service standards and policies, and other program elements set forth therein. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2015-185: Budget A djustment - Medical Expenses - Mental Health Departmen t (ID#5797) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment for the Mental Health Department: INCREASE: Revenue Acct 4311.41607 INCREASE: Expense Acct 4311.54354 Title Medicaid Insurance Payments Title Medical Expense Amount $ 50,000 Amount $ 50,000 Explanation: The purpose of this resolution is to increase the amount of funds in the Medicaid revenue 293 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 and Medical expense lines in the 2015 budget for Mental Health. The Medical budget line is primarily for costs associated with the purchase of injectable drugs for specific patients with schizophrenia (some are very ill patients who might be hospitalized without their injections). Whenever the Clinic needs to purchase these drugs for a Medicaid patient, the drugs are shipped directly to the Clinic as the drug needs to be administered by one of the Clinic nurses. These drugs are purchased through two medical product vendors, McKesson and Cardinal Health. Upon receiving the bills from McKesson or Cardinal, the department then bills Medicaid. Medicaid then reimburses the Clinic for this expense. This increase then reflects the cost of the drug as well as the reimbursement to the Clinic. The Mental Health Billing Unit is keeping detailed notes of orders and subsequent payments from Medicaid; there is very little in this account that is non -reimbursable. The department continues to experience a high volume and need for these injectable drugs. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Resolution No. 2015-186: Authorization to Increa se Hours — WIC Program Nutritionist and WIC Nutrition Educator II — Health Department (ID#5779) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera WHEREAS, the WIC Program has sufficient state/federal funds to increase staff to a 37.5 hour standard work week, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has authorized the program to increase the hours, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the position of WIC Program Nutritionist, Position # 497, Grade 12, Job Code 572, competitive class, be increased from 35 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week effective September 28, 2015, and RESOLVED, further, That the position of WIC Nutrition Educator II , Position # 480, Grade 10, Job Code 510, competitive class, be increased from a standard work week of 35 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week effective September 28, 2015, and RESOLVED, further, That this increase in hours shall be permanent as long as there are sufficient grant funds to cover the increase in hours, RESOLVED, further, That this change is 100% funded by the WIC Program grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 294 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Update on TCAT Hydrogen Bus Ms. Kiefer was excused at this time. Minutes of Previous Meeting September 1, 2015 RESULT: ACCEP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Nathan Shinagawa, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Kathy Luz Herrera, Dooley Kiefer Ad i ournment The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. 295 Tompkins County Legislature Special Meeting Minutes — Approved 10-6-15 Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:00 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Chair Lane called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Member Late 5:04 PM Daniel Klein Member Excused Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Excused Vacancy District No. 2 Vacancy District No. 4 Resolutions Following the adoption of the resolutions below, Mr. Wood was requested to follow-up with the Election Commissioners and asked that a Political Calendars for the Special Elections to fill the vacancies on the Legislature be put together and forwarded to Legislators. Resolution 2015-187: Scheduling an Election in Legislative District No. 2 (City of Ithaca) (ID #5842) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairbome, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Peter Stein VACANCY: District No. 2 and District No. 4 WHEREAS, Legislator Kathy Luz Herrera has resigned from the Tompkins County Legislature effective September 16, 2015, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Charter Article 2, Section 2.04, when a vacancy occurs on the Tompkins County Legislature after August 15 but before September 20 it shall be filled at the next general election, and 296 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, September 17, 2015 WHEREAS, the term of office for this vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term (December 31, 2017), now therefore be it RESOLVED, That an election be held on the date of the general election scheduled for November 3, 2015, in District No. 2 (City of Ithaca) to fill the unexpired term of Legislator Kathy Luz Herrera, RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Elections be directed to prepare the ballots, voting machines, and other matters so that such election may be properly held and conducted as provided in Election Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution 2015-188: Scheduling an Election in Legislative District No. 4 (City of Ithaca) (ID #5843) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Glenn Morey, Member SECONDER: Will Burbank, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler EXCUSED: Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Peter Stein VACANCY: District No. 2 and District No. 4 WHEREAS, Legislator Nathan Shinagawa has resigned from the Tompkins County Legislature effective September 16, 2015, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Charter Article 2, Section 2.04, when a vacancy occurs on the Tompkins County Legislature after August 15 but before September 20 it shall be filled at the next general election, and WHEREAS, the term of office for this vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term (December 31, 2017), now therefore be it RESOLVED, That an election be held on the date of the general election scheduled for November 3, 2015, in District No. 4 (City of Ithaca) to fill the unexpired term of Legislator Nathan Shinagawa, RESOLVED, further, That the Board of Elections be directed to prepare the ballots, voting machines, and other matters so that such election may be properly held and conducted as provided in Election Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Adjournment Ms. Kiefer arrived at this time. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * 297 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 10-20-15 Tuesday, October 6, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Chair Lane called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status — Present Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Vacancy District No. 2 Vacancy District No. 4 Proclamation Mr. Lane declared the week of October 18-24, 2015, as Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week in Tompkins County. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Ithaca High School students in attendance were recognized Monika Roth, Cooperative Extension and a member of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB), expressed her support for the resolution on the agenda entitled Adoption of the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. The next step of the Plan is to go to the State Agriculture and Markets Department for approval and for the AFPB to begin working on the many initiatives included in the plan. John Fleming, Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board member and dairy farmer, spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled Adoption of the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. He spoke of the various public input that was included in the plan. 298 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Lin Davidson, Lansing resident and farmer, spoke in support of the resolution on the agenda entitled Adoption of the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan and said it has evolved and is for all types of farms in the County. Elie Kirshner, life-long resident of Ithaca and Cornell University student, said he will be serving as the fourth district Legislator. He looks forward to serving and getting to know Legislators. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 2015-189: Making a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 190 of 2015: Adop tion of the 2015 Tom pkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan (ID#5833) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 190 of 2015, the Tompkins County Legislature adopts the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form with respect to that action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 190 of 2015 is an Unlisted action, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 190 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted ********* Resolution No. 20 15-190: Adoption of the 2015 Tom pkins County Ag riculture and Farm land Protection Plan (ID#5834) 299 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, on December 17, 1996, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan by Resolution No. 303, and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Tompkins County and its residents to support farm operations and protect valuable agricultural resources for their contribution to the local economy, as a local source of food and other products, and as an important contributor to the quality of life in rural communities, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan (1996) was developed to protect these valuable agricultural resources, and WHEREAS, agricultural data, planning initiatives, municipal priorities, and development have changed since 1996, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County was awarded a New York State Agricultural and Farmland Protection grant of $27,650 for the update of its Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan, and WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County's (CCETC) mission includes protection of working farms in Tompkins County, and CCETC agreed to take responsibility for the implementation of a portion of this grant on behalf of Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County and CCETC, with guidance, advice, and recommendation from the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, has developed an updated Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan that addresses regional and intermunicipal issues associated with agriculture and farmland protection, and WHEREAS, the County has, with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, engaged in an extensive outreach effort to solicit public input and determine public support for the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan as a means for guiding farmland protection efforts in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Draft Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan was presented for feedback and comments at community open houses and advisory board meetings, and WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan provides a strategic framework for addressing agriculture issues of concern to the County, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 7, 2015, to hear all interested parties, now therefore be it WHEREAS, the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee recognizes and supports the idea that the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan is intended to be 300 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 used to guide County agriculture and farmland protection planning efforts, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the 2015 Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan is adopted. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted ********* Report from the County Attorney Mr. Wood had no report. Ms. Kiefer asked if the draft law for banning microbeads has been prepared. Mr. Wood said he has prepared the necessary information and will present it at the next Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee meeting. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Todd VanOrman - County staff representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Board of Assessment Review Edie Spaulding - term expires September 30, 2020 Youth Services Board Ronny Handaway - Village of Lansing representative; term expires December 31, 2015 ********* 301 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein Resolution No. 2015-191: Authorization to Ac cept Triad Foundation Donation and Budget Adjustment - Sheriff's Office (ID#5808) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff s Office has received a donation in the amount of $10,000 from Triad Foundation, Inc., for the use of purchasing uniforms for our Honor Guard/Special Services Unit, WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee supports the Triad Foundation Donation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the donation from the Triad Foundation be accepted, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment: Revenue: A3113.42705 Gifts and Donations $10,000 Appropriation: A3113.54340 Clothing $10,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********* Resolution No. 2015-192: Budget Adjustment in Order to Accept Grant for New York S tate Office for the Aging Long -Term Care Ombuds man Program - Office for the Aging (ID#5859) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-12, grant acceptance for funding not in the current County budget requires Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter known as COFA has been awarded a Regional Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program grant from the New York State Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, COFA has demonstrated experience in administering the Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program on a County -wide basis, and WHEREAS, the Regional Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program shall serve Chemung, Schuyler, and Tompkins Counties respectively, and WHEREAS, COFA has been awarded a five-year grant in which COFA will be awarded 302 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 $113,000 on an annual basis during each of the five years starting October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2020, and WHEREAS, this funding must be used to cover expenses between October 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments: Revenue Account: A6771.44772 Federal Funding $29,732 Appropriation Accounts: A6771.51000559 Aging Services Specialist $12,093 A6771.51000547 Ombudsman Program and Outreach Specialist 4,561 A6771.54303 Supplies 63 A6771.54330 Printing 100 A6771.54400 Program Expense 750 A6771.54412 Travel and Training 1,255 A6771.54414 Local Mileage 1,500 A6771.58800 Fringe Benefits 9,410 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Resolution No. 2015-193: Grant Acceptance and Au thorization of the N ew York State Dire ct Care Worker Program - Office for the Aging (ID#5858) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-12, grant acceptance of funding not currently budgeted must receive legislative authorization, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has instructed local Area Agencies on Aging that the 2015-2016 enacted New York State Budget includes allocations to fund up to 2% salary/wage and fringe increases under the Direct Care Worker Program, and WHEREAS, by statute, in order to access the funding, local Area Agencies and their contractors must complete the "Certification Pursuant to Part 1 of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2014", and WHEREAS, the certification requires the County Legislature approve a resolution attesting that funding received will be used solely to support salary and salary -related fringe benefits increases for direct care staff and direct support professionals as specified in the directive, and WHEREAS, the period of the Direct Care Worker Program is April 1, 2015 -March 31, 2016, and WHEREAS, the funding for said period is $41,050 and will be used towards salary and fringe costs of eligible staff at the County Office for the Aging (COFA) and made available to those 303 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 subcontractors who are funded by COFA, and WHEREAS, it is anticipated the 75% of the funding will be used during the year 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments: REVENUE A6799.43803 State Revenue $30,788 APPROPRIATION A6799.51000517 Outreach Worker $1,315 A6799.51000559 Aging Services Specialist $2,040 A6799.58800 Fringe Benefits $1,896 A6799.54491 Subcontracts $25,537 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********* Resolution No. 201 5-194: Authorization to Incre ase Hours — WIC Nutrition Educator 11— Health Department (ID#5856) WHEREAS, the WIC Program has sufficient state/federal funds to increase the part-time Nutrition Educator II to a 37.5 hour standard work week, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has authorized the program to increase the hours, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the position of WIC Nutrition Educator II, Position # 493, Grade 10, Job Code 510, competitive class, be increased from a standard work week of 35 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week effective October 13, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That this increase in hours shall be permanent as long as there are sufficient grant funds to cover the increase in hours, RESOLVED, further, That this change is 100% funded by the WIC Program grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 20 Resolution No. 2015-195: Appointment of Election Commissioner for 2016-2017 (ID#5848) WHEREAS, Election Commissioner Elizabeth Cree's term is due to expire December 31, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Republican Committee, at its September 17, 2015, meeting recommended Elizabeth W. Cree for reappointment to a two-year term, now therefore be it 304 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Republican Committee and the Government Operations Committee, That Elizabeth W. Cree be and hereby is appointed Republican Party Elections Commissioner for the two-year term commencing January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2017. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********* Resolution No. 2015-196: Establishing Standard Work Days for Elected and Appointed Officials of Tompkins County (ID#5839) WHEREAS, effective August 12, 2009, New York State adopted a new regulation 315.4 for additional reporting requirements for elected or appointed officials that more clearly defines the process for reporting time worked for those officials who are members of the New York State Retirement System, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby establishes the following as the standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time keeping system records or their record of activities: Title Appointed Officials Deputy Election Commissioner Standard Name Tier 1 Term Participates in Record of Not Work Day Employer's Activities Submitted (Hrs/Day) Time Keeping Result System 8 Laura 1/1/15- Y Norman 12/31/16 RESOLVED, further, That the resolution be posted on the Tompkins County website for a minimum of 30 days and that a certified copy of the resolution and affidavit of posting be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within 45 days of adoption. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Resolution No. 201 5-197: Approval of the 20 15 Am endment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Gr eater Tomp kins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (ID#5810) WHEREAS, Tompkins County is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 305 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 2010) and Amendment (2014) that provides for the operation and governance of the Consortium, and WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law") and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans, and WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth in Section Q2 that continuation of the Consortium under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject to Board review on the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Effective Date and on each fifth (5th) anniversary date thereafter (each a "Review Date"), and WHEREAS, by motion 005-2015, adopted on May 28, 2015, the Consortium's Board of Directors recommends approval of the 2015 amended agreement based on review of the document by the Municipal Cooperative Agreement Review Committee, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Consortium's legal counsel, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by its municipal board, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined that it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set forth in the attached 2015 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature approves and authorizes the Chair of the Legislature to sign the 2015 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to indicate its approval, transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be required by law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 2015-198: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds fro m 2014 and Prior Years to Various Accounts of the De partments that Report to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee (ID#5868) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. 306 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments have been certified by the Director of Finance to have unspent appropriations and excess revenues from 2014 of $536,676, which, combined with balances from prior years, results in an available rollover balance of $993,740 on the County's books as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Fiscal Policy, surplus funds have been requested for use by departments that report to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee in the amount of $5,000 in the current year budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the following transactions are approved: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: General Fund Balance TO: $5,000.00 Dept. Use of Funds Account Requested Rollover Personnel Department Onboarding Software - to streamline and automate the processing of forms, training compliance and certifications 1430.54442 $5,000.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Resolution No. 2015-199: Scheduling a Public Hear ing on the 2016 Tompkins County Budget and the 2016-2020 Tompkins County Capital Program (ID#5861) Ms. Kiefer asked about updated PAR forms; Mr. Mareane said the forms are available in the budget document. As requested by Ms. Kiefer, he will provide her with the longer version of the PAR forms. 307 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the tentative 2016 Tompkins County Budget and the 2016-2020 Tompkins County Capital Program are scheduled to be adopted on October 20, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in Legislative Chambers, located at 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 7:00 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning the review of the tentative 2016 Tompkins County Budget and the 2016 - 2020 Tompkins County Capital Program. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********* Public Safety Committee Resolution No. 2015- 200: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Replacement Pa y - Sheriff's Office - Law Enforcement (ID#5852) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Sheriffs Office had three (3) employees out on medical leave for more than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay from the Contingent Fund to the Depai tment for the period beyond the initial two months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2015: 308 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $32,464.36 TO: A3113.51000419 Deputy Sheriff $11,064.00 A3150.51000406 Corrections Officer $9,680.00 A3113.58800 Fringes $6,251.16 A3150.58800 Fringes $5,469.20 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Resolution No. 2015-201: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds fro m 2014 and Prior Years to Various Accounts of the Departments that Report to the Public Safety Committee (ID#5835) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments have been certified by the Director of Finance to have unspent appropriations and excess revenues from 2014 of $536,676, which, combined with balances from prior years, results in an available rollover balance of $993,740 on the County's books as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Fiscal Policy, surplus funds have been requested for use by departments that report to the Public Safety Committee in the amount of $27,375 in the current year budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the following transactions are approved: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: General Fund Balance TO: $27,375.00 Dept. Use of Funds Account Requested Rollover Probation and Community Justice Computer Equipment: 12 desktops, 8 Monitors, one Tablet and one Printer 3142.52206 $14,011.00 Computer Equipment: 5 Desktops with Monitors for Day Reporting 3160.52206 $3,095.00 309 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Resolution No. 2015-202: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Replacement Pay - Department of Probation and Community Justice (ID#5794) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Depaituient of Probation and Community Justice had a Probation Officer out on disability for more than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay from the Contingent Fund to the department for the period beyond the initial two months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the following adjustment to his books for 2015: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $9,997 TO: A3142.51000585 Probation Officer $6,388 A3142.58800 Fringes $3,609 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********* 310 Office Equipment: replace 3 Shredders, 6 Task Chairs, one Height Adjustable Desk, one File Cabinet, one Book Shelf, one Adjustable Monitor Arm and one Sit -Stand Desk Converter 3142.52210 $5,256.00 Office Equipment: 1 Wireless Headset, 1 Camera, 2 Height Adjustable Desks 3160.52210 $2,467.00 Computer Software: Upgrading Operating System Software for CE Server; Technician License for Systems Analyst for Track -it Software 3142.52230 $1,703.00 Computer Software: Adobe Acrobat XI Standard for Day Reporting 3160.52230 $226.00 3 Partition Extenders for Front Office Cubicles 3142.52214 $617.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Resolution No. 2015-202: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Replacement Pay - Department of Probation and Community Justice (ID#5794) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Depaituient of Probation and Community Justice had a Probation Officer out on disability for more than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay from the Contingent Fund to the department for the period beyond the initial two months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the following adjustment to his books for 2015: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $9,997 TO: A3142.51000585 Probation Officer $6,388 A3142.58800 Fringes $3,609 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********* 310 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-203: Appropri ation from t he Contingent Fund for Personnel and Boardout Costs (ID#5770) This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 2] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean- Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Carol Chock, Dooley Kiefer WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriffs Office does not have the funds to cover the unpredicted personnel costs of a 24/7 emergency operation and the increased arrests resulting in incarceration, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: FROM: 1990.54400 TO: Contingent Fund $360,102.26 3113.51200412 Sergeant -Deputy $21,042.39 3113.51200413 Criminal Investigator $ 8,261.17 3113.51200419 Deputy Sheriff $17,909.00 3113.51200428 Lieutenant $ 9,892.44 3113.51700 Premium Pay $41,457.36 3150.51200406 Corrections Officer $ 96,666.67 3150.51200411 Corrections Sergeant $ 48,333.33 3150.51700 Premium Pay $ 38,539.90 3151.54469 Boarding of Prisoners $ 78,000.00 Explanation: Earlier this year, the County Administrator brought projections of Personnel costs and Boardout cost to the attention of the Sheriff's Office. In these projections the County Administrator anticipated a large deficit in the Overtime and Premium pay lines, as well as Boardouts. After analyzing our own projections, it does seem that there will be a shortfall due to unforeseen 24/7 operation coverage and increased arrests resulting in incarceration. Due to the lack of space, board outs have continued to rise. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-2 Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:42 p.m. 311 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Stein, Chair, reported the Committee met last week and a number of the resolutions were passed this evening. He reported on a discussion the Committee held concerning an employee's workweek hours being changed and what policies are in place for that to happen and if an employee has a right to say no. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Mareane said he followed up with the Personnel Commissioner who stated it is within management's rights to change hours, but there is a one -day notification period to employees. He suggested this topic be discussed at a Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution No. 2015-204: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds fro m 2014 and Prior Years to Various Accounts of the De partments that Report to the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee (ID#5819) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments have been certified by the Director of Finance to have unspent appropriations and excess revenues from 2014 of $536,676, which, combined with balances from prior years, results in an available rollover balance of $993,740 on the County's books as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Fiscal Policy, surplus funds have been requested for use by departments that report to the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee in the amount of $29,083 in the current year budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the following transactions are approved: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: General Fund Balance TO: $29,083.00 Dept. Use of Funds Account Requested Rollover Facilities Division Purchase pick-up truck to replace l0yr-old 1620.5223 $29,083.00 312 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 maintenance truck that is in poor condition 1 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Government Operations Committee Resolution No. 2015- 205: Urging Passage of Se nate Bill S.4964A and A ssembly Bill A.8201 by t he New York S tate Legislature to Incre ase the Share of Revenue Counties Retain for Providing Certain Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Services (ID#5838) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, Senate bill S.4964A and Assembly bill A.8201 propose amendments to the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law in relation to increasing the retention percentage collected for certain motor vehicle services fees, and WHEREAS, 51 of the 62 New York counties are mandated by the State to operate a local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office, and WHEREAS, this local DMV operation is one of many examples of shared services that counties provide for the State, and WHEREAS, under current law the State of New York takes 87.3% of all fees collected from the work performed by the county -operated DMV despite the county providing all services, including overhead and staffing to fulfill its state -mandated obligations, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County DMV's retention of revenues amounted to $552,102 in 2014 and budgeted revenues of $607,941 for 2015, and WHEREAS, the 12.7% county share has not been increased since 1999 while internet services continue to affect the amount of fee-based revenue available to county DMV's, and WHEREAS, the Governor and State Legislature have stated that lowering the property tax burden on local residents is a key priority, and WHEREAS, increasing the county DMV revenue sharing rate will not result in any increased costs or fees to local residents or taxpayers and will provide counties with revenue to continue to provide necessary local government services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins 313 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 County Legislature hereby urges the New York State Senate and Assembly to approve Senate Bill S.4964A and Assembly Bill A.8201, RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senators James L. Seward, Thomas F. O'Mara, and Michael F. Nozzolio, and Assemblywoman Barbara S. Lifton, Transportation Committee Chairs Senator Joseph E. Robach and Assemblyman David Gantt, and New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Resolution No. 2015-206: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds fro m 2014 and Prior Year s to Various Accounts of Departments that Report to the Gov ernment Operations Committee (ID#5841) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments have been certified by the Director of Finance to have unspent appropriations and excess revenues from 2014 of $536,676, which, combined with balances from prior years, results in an available rollover balance of $993,740 on the County's books as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Fiscal Policy, surplus funds have been requested for use by departments that report to the Government Operations Committee in the amount of $84,022.50 in the current year budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the following transactions are approved: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: General Fund Balance TO: $84,022.50 Dept. Use of Funds Account Requested Rollover Assessment Department Pictometry 2015 Flight 1355.54442 $9,283.50 Two Vehicle Replacement 1355.52231 $40,000.00 314 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Kiefer, Chair, said the Committee will next meet on October 21st and will discuss a draft law on microbeads and discuss possible steps to address the issue of coal plant pollution as raised at the last meeting. 315 Computer Replacement 1355.52206 $5,000.00 County Attorney One Apple iPad Air w/ WiFi 1420.52206 $400.00 Software -- FileMarker Pro 13 for Mac - Disc 1420.52230 $260.00 desk and credenza 1420.52214 $1,200.00 one PC computer 1420.52206 $600.00 Information Technology Services Office Furnishings 1680.52214 $22,609.19 Office Furnishings 1683.52214 $1,030.02 Office Furnishings 1685.52214 $1,113.79 County Administration Cover registration fee for Budget Coordinator to attend GFOA Budget Foundations workshop with Finance Director 1230.54412 $103.00 Cover travel costs over base budget for CJATI Coordinator to visit/observe/learn from Onondaga County's re-entry program 1232.54412 $25.00 Supplement 2015 base budget for scheduled computer replacement - Laptop, docking station/port replicator 1230.52206 $300.00 Replace two older 19" Dell computer monitors with new Dell 24" monitors 1230.52206 $430.00 Offset irregular periodic restock of Budget Book supplies --binders, dividers, etc. 1230.54303 $168.00 Purchase of one-time supplies and other costs of County participation in community events, parades, celebrations, etc. 1988.54319 $1,000.00 Purchase storage cabinet to hold and organize materials and supplies for participation in events, parades, celebrations, etc. 1988.52214 $500.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Kiefer, Chair, said the Committee will next meet on October 21st and will discuss a draft law on microbeads and discuss possible steps to address the issue of coal plant pollution as raised at the last meeting. 315 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Ms. Robertson asked if the Jerry Goodenough of the Cayuga Power Plant would be represented at the meeting. Ms. Kiefer said he is aware of the next meeting and said she is waiting to have information from the slides put up on the website. She said she intends to send him an agenda. Ms. Robertson asked if the slides can be posted immediately and believes an invitation to attend the meeting should be extended to Mr. Goodenough. Resolution No. 2015-207: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds fro m 2014 and Prior Years to Various Accounts of the De partments that Report to the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee (ID#5820) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Carol Chock, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments have been certified by the Director of Finance to have unspent appropriations and excess revenues from 2014 of $536,676, which, combined with balances from prior years, results in an available rollover balance of $993,740 on the County's books as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, pursuant to County Fiscal Policy, surplus funds have been requested for use by departments that report to the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee in the amount of $8,051 in the current year budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the following transactions are approved: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: TO: General Fund Balance $8,051.00 Depat lment Use of Funds Account Requested Rollover Planning Department Funding for additional elements of Housing Needs Assessment 8027.54442 $6,500.00 Office Furnishings 8020.52214 $1,551.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********* 316 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Minutes of Previous Meeting September 15, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer September 17, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Michael Sigler, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Robertson, seconded by Ms. Chock, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to hold an executive session to discuss personnel issues about particular people and labor negotiations. An executive session was held at 8:08 p.m. and returned to open session at 9:53 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. 317 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 11-5-15 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Present Arrived Departed 7:04 PM Will Burbank Member Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Late 5:33 PM Vacancy District No. 2 Vacancy District No. 4 Announcements of Executive Sessions, Reordering of Business, and Special Orders of the Day Upon a special request, Mr. Lane recognized Carol Booth, a member of the Community Mental Health Services Board, to speak to the Legislature at this time. Mr. Stein arrived at this time. Carol Booth, representing the majority of members of the Tompkins County Community Mental Health Services Board, spoke in opposition to a proposal to combine leadership of the Mental Health and Public Health Departments and distributed a letter concerning this to all Legislators. She has been a Board member for 16+ years; has been Chair and has also been on the Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee and for almost 14 years, has been on local and State NAOMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Boards, and has also been an Early Intervention/Special Education teacher at the Racker Center. She has spent most of her adult life in the field of disability both professionally and personally. The Tompkins County Mental Health Services Board is a statutory board that has 15 members representing many different disciplines. They also have three statutory subcommittees, Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee, Mental Health Subcommittee, and the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. They have great responsibility for the most vulnerable people in the community and have one agenda to strive to maintain the highest quality continuum of care for individuals in the community with developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and mental health problems. 318 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 She spoke of the proposal and said it has been tied to one person and the Board feels the proposal needs to be separated from the person. The majority of the Board is highly troubled by the process for developing the proposal as well as the position. She spoke of the timeframe and said they would like to see a committee formed that would explore options for what is best for the short- and long-term needs of the County. She asked that it be a process that is reasonable, transparent, and appropriate. Ms. Booth outlined the following suggestions for the interim until a study can be done: • Begin a process to clearly articulate if and how an administrative merger, or any type of merged positions or activities of Health and Mental Health could positively impact our community needs in the short- and long-term by forming a representative, diverse committee to research this • Continue with Mr. Kruppa as the Interim Commissioner on a temporary basis • Immediately recruit and hire a Temporary Administrative Assistant for Mr. Kruppa • Immediately recruit and hire a Deputy Commissioner She expressed appreciation to Mr. Kruppa for the stability he has provided to the Department, but requested the process slow down. Proclamation Mr. Lane presented a proclamation declaring October 24 to October 30, 2015, as "Seal the Cracks Climate Offset Week in Tompkins County" to Gay Nicholson, President of Sustainable Tompkins. Ms. Nicholson introduced Linda Copman who spoke of her personal experience and how the Seal the Cracks Program has helped her and her family. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Sophie Zapala, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke of a new series free to the community aimed to promote awareness relating to Palestine conflicts. Films are shown on Wednesday evenings at the Cinemapolis. She asked that Legislators attend a viewing and share information with others. The website is <http://www.olivebranchfilmsithaca.net>. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official in attendance. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Resolution No. 201 5-208: Award of Bid - Tom pkins County Mental Health Building Addition and Alterations Project (ID#5901) Ms. Chock asked if a memorial was included in honor of Bob DeLuca, former Mental Health Commissioner. Mr. Lockett said it was not included in this project. Mr. Lane said that could be a discussion for the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee and Mr. McKenna as the Committee Chair agreed. 319 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David McKenna, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Finance Department has duly advertised for bids for the Tompkins County Mental Health Building Addition and Alterations Project, and WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received, and publicly opened and read on October 16, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the base bid plus one (1) alternate for VOIP data drops (Alt. #2) be accepted and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as follows: General Contractor Streeter Associates, Inc. $450,000 Elmira, NY RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the successful contractor and to execute change orders of up to ten (10) percent of the contract total, RESOLVED, further, That the Facilities Division be authorized to implement this bid on behalf of the County, funds being available in Capital Account No. HM4301.59239.43.01. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 ********* Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 2015-209: Adoption of Amendments to the 2016 Tentative Tompkins County Budget and 2016-2020 Capital Program (ID#5883) Mrs. McBean-Clairborne thanked Mr. Mareane for his explanation of the tax rate and tax levy and asked if he could forward that information to her to help explain it to the public. Ms. Kiefer believes this budget is an improvement over the County Administrator's budget but cannot support it for a number of reasons. In her view it omits a number of things she believes the County can afford to do but has chosen not to do to keep tax reserves low. Ms. Robertson believes this is a solid budget to send to the public and will provide the Legislature with an opportunity to make changes after hearing from the public. She asked that tax rate be included in the resolution moving forward. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. 320 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ADOPTED [10 TO 2] James Dennis, Vice Chair Glenn Morey, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Dooley Kiefer, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne WHEREAS, amendments to the 2016 tentative budget and 2016-2020 capital program were recommended and filed by the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee on October 19, 2015, and WHEREAS, a public hearing is scheduled for November 10, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Legislative Chambers, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the 2016 Tentative Budget and 2016-2020 Capital Program submitted by the County Administrator is hereby amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, the action taken by this Legislature on this date, and the Rules of the County Legislature and Article 7 of County Law, for a total tax levy amount of $46,713,731, resulting in an approximate tax -levy increase of 1.12 percent and a county -wide average tax -rate of $6.73 per thousand, a decrease of 1.77 percent, RESOLVED, further, That this action also results in an increase of $13.62 on a median -priced home assessed at $170,000, RESOLVED, further, That this amended tentative budget will be presented at the November 10, 2015, Public Hearing on the budget. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-21 Presentation Independent Living Survey (ID#5893) Mr. Burbank was excused at 7:04 p.m. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda 321 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Chock, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein EXCUSED: Burbank Resolution No. 2015-210: Designation of Tourism Promotion Agency for 2015-2016 (ID#5866) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Planning Depai tent in its administrative function for tourism matters is qualified to recommend the appropriate agency for official Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) designation, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board has reviewed the matter with appropriate agency representatives, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has historically been a gateway to the Finger Lakes region of New York State and experiences significant economic benefit from tourism as a result, and WHEREAS, to obtain certain New York State funding, counties must designate a TPA, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a contract with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the period of January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2015, to provide destination marketing services for Tompkins County through the Ithaca Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (ITCCVB) and a new contract is being negotiated for a period beginning January 1, 2016, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitor's Bureau (ITCCVB) be granted the official TPA designation for Tompkins County for State Fiscal Year 2015-2016, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of the ITCCVB report to the Economic Development Committee if change occurs in state tourism funding requirements. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Resolution No. 2015-211: Payment of 2015 Multi -Year Tourism Capital Grants (ID#5867) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program includes Tourism Capital Grants and Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) administers the Tourism Capital Grants process, which includes designing the application process, reviewing and analyzing the feasibility and economic impact of tourism projects, and providing oversight for tourism projects, and WHEREAS, funding exists within the Tompkins County Tourism Program budget for Tourism Capital Grants, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program and Tourism Capital Grants are funded 322 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 entirely by Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, TCAD reviewed the following projects with the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB), and the STPB anticipates that the following projects will encourage the development of tourism products and attractions in order to improve community assets, to increase the tourism business in the County, and to increase the income from the Room Occupancy Tax, and the following grant awards have been reviewed and recommended by the STPB, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed the following projects and has approved them for multi-year funding contingent on availability of funds and contingent upon implementation of the recipient's project as described in the contract, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign all documents related to these projects: Multi -Year Grants to be paid out of 2015 Tourism Capital Grant Budget Applicant Award Year Project Value AWARD Distribution Years 2015 Payment Cayuga Nature Center Cap Improvements 2011 300,000 100,000 2011-2015 12,000* State Theatre Bathrooms Expansion 2013 215,000 42,000 2013-2015 20,000* Stewart Park Buildings Rehab Phase 1 2013 415,100 70,500 2013-2016 25,000 Cayuga Nature Ctr Cayuga Lake Exhibit 2014 241,180 40,000 2014-2016 10,000 CSMA 3rd Floor Space Phase 1 2014 165,400 55,000 2014-2015 24,000* Sciencenter Mini -Golf Construction 2014 307,400 25,000 2015-2016 10,000 * denotes final payment SEQR ACTIONS: Cayuga Nature Center 2011 and Cayuga Lake Exhibit - TYPE I1-2 State Theatre - TYPE II -1 Stewart Park - TYPE II -1 Sciencenter Mini -Golf - TYPE 11-2 CSMA - TYPE II -1 Resolution No. 2015-2 12: Acceptance of Farm ers Market Promotion Program Grant from th e United States Department of Agricult ure's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Servic e for Agritourism Development (ID#5878) WHEREAS, Tompkins County was the applicant to the United States Depalti'lent of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service's Farmers Market Promotion Program (USDA-AMS-FMPP) for the purpose of increasing direct farm sales through agritourism, and WHEREAS, the County has been awarded grant funds from the USDA for this purpose, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning is prepared to work jointly with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, the Ithaca Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and other 323 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 contractors to complete this project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the County hereby accepts USDA-AMS-FMPP funds in the amount of $49,390, RESOLVED, further, That contracts for services described in the grant application be authorized with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau, pending approval of the USDA, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Recess ********* Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:28 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:38 p.m. Public Safety Committee Mr. Dennis, Vice Chair, reported the Committee met October 19th and approved moving forward with to apply for a grant to do a study of police consolidation. It is hoped that a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be drafted in-house with the City of Ithaca to do a feasibility study. There are funds available for this type of effort through a fund established by the Governor to explore potential consolidations. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne said she was at a meeting yesterday and a comment was made that when a study is being done it is often assumed that a decision has already been made. The public perception is that this is a done deal and perhaps efforts need to be made to see that the public is well aware of why and what we are doing. Mr. Lane said it is not a done deal; it is a proposal to get grant money to do a study only. Mr. Dennis said this resolution will come to the Legislature at the next meeting. Mrs. McBean-Clairborne restated her request to keep the public fully informed during the entire process. Minutes of Previous Meeting October 6, 2015 324 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 20, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 1] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean- Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer EXCUSED: Will Burbank September 17, 2015 It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Dennis, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to reconsider the minutes of September 17, 2015. Ms. Kiefer said she would like the opportunity to vote in support of them as she did not have the opportunity to read them prior to voting on October 6th A voice vote resulted as follows on the September 17, 2015, meeting minutes: Ayes - 10, Noes - 1 (Legislator Sigler), Excused - 1 (Legislator Burbank). MOTION CARRIED. Unfinished Business Mr. Lane reminded Legislators that the next Legislature meeting is Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. 325 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 11-17-15 Thursday, November 5, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Mr. Lane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Organization Title Status _Arrived Will Burbank Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Carol Chock Tompkins County Legislature Member Present James Dennis Tompkins County Legislature Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Daniel Klein Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Michael Lane Tompkins County Legislature Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Tompkins County Legislature Member Present David McKenna Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Martha Robertson Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Glenn Morey Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Michael Sigler Tompkins County Legislature Member Late 5:36 PM Peter Stein Tompkins County Legislature Member Present Vacancy District No. 2 _ Vacancy District No. 4 Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. Lane recognized Anna Kelles and Rich John, the winners of the special election for the Legislature. As soon as the elections are certified and they are sworn -in, they will be seated with the Legislature. Ms. Kelles and Mr. John said they look forward to working with all Legislators. Mr. Lane read and presented a proclamation to George Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County declaring November 7, 2015 as Community Foundation of Tompkins County Day. Mr. Sigler arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca resident, spoke concerning the issue of drones and said the technology that is being used today is out of control. She said this is another technology that invades personal lives and referenced texting while driving. She thanked the Legislature for tackling the issue of drones and said it is because Tompkins County is a progressive County and can see a vision for the future. She also asked that the Legislature be very cautious with the issue of police consolidation and to move very slow as it is studied. 326 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. Lane gave Mr. Stein permission to withdraw the following appointments: Human Rights Commission Artemis Tapliga - term expires December 31, 2017 Tracy Sault - term expires December 31, 2016 There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein Resolution No. 2015-213: Authorization to A ccept Ho meland Security Grant - Depart ment of Emergency Response (ID#5918) WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) periodically requests proposals from counties to support emergency response initiatives through the implementation of state and local all - hazards response strategies, and WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Response has previously applied for funding to support interoperable communications equipment, responder training activities, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) enhancements, and software programs to support the large-scale coordination of emergency operations, and WHEREAS through Resolution No. 187, dated September 18, 2012, the County Legislature accepted and allocated a portion of this proposed funding toward CAD system enhancements and then anticipated further grant awards and appropriations, and WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has entertained additional proposals and awarded funding to Tompkins County to continue with program implementation and to further develop and enhance emergency operations training and networks, including those of the CAD and mobile data systems, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That Tompkins County accepts an award of $86,250 (SH15-1006-D00), to acquire and install mobile -data terminals in fire and emergency medical services apparatus and to thereby enhance coordination and information sharing activities among the public safety community, 327 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to amend the capital account previously established for the receipt and expenditure of the targeted Homeland Security funds and to adjust the following accounts accordingly: DHSES Capital Projects: Revenue: HI3414.44389 Project 34.15 Other Public Safety $ 86,250 Expense: HI3414.59239 Project 34.15 Construction Expense $ 86,250 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015- 214: Authorization to Exe cute a Contract with C& S Engineers, for Desig n Services — PIN 3755.93 — Ellis Hollow Road (CR 110) Improvement, Pine Tree Road to Game Farm Road, Town of Ithaca (ID#5888) WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has included Pavement Improvements on Ellis Hollow Road between Game Farm Road and Pine Tree Road in the Town of Ithaca, P.I.N. 3755.93, (the Project) on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program whereby Federal sources will furnish approximately 80% and New York State sources will furnish approximately 15% of the funding necessary for design and construction, and WHEREAS, C&S Engineers (C&S), is one of 8 engineering consultants that expressed interest in designing the Project and that the NYSDOT and the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association have fully qualified and authorized for such work on Locally -Administered Federal -Aid projects in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Director has recommended C&S as best qualified to provide design and right-of-way support services for the project and NYSDOT has approved this selection, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with C&S Companies of 499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13212, for design and right-of-way support services in connection with the referenced project for an amount not to exceed $86,000, funds to be provided from the Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account (HZ5325.59239.53.25). RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County with cumulative value not to exceed 10% of the aforementioned contract amount, funds to be provided from the Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account (HZ5325.59239.53.25). SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 1 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-215: Authorization to Execute Fundi ng Agreement with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) — PIN 3755. 93 — Ellis Hollow Road (CR 110) Im provements, Pine Tree Ro ad to Game Farm Ro ad, Town of Ithaca (ID#5889) WHEREAS, a Project to provide Pavement Improvements on Ellis Hollow Road (County Road 328 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 110) between Game Farm Road and Pine Tree Road in the Town of Ithaca, P.I.N. 3755.93, (the Project) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and WHEREAS, in order to expedite advancement of the Project and realize potential total project cost reductions, the Highway Division sought permission from the New York State Department of Transportation to administer the project locally, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation requires for locally administered projects that the County appropriate one hundred (100%) percent of the project costs and then file for reimbursement of eligible costs, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Scoping and Design, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby approves the above -subject project, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby authorizes the County of Tompkins to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal shares of the cost of Scoping and Design work for the subject Project or portions thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $86,000.00 is hereby made available within account HZ5325.59239.53.25, Ellis Hollow Road Capital Account, to cover the cost of participation in the above phases of the Project, RESOLVED, further, That in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the County Legislature shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Administrator or designee be and are hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications, and reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first -instance funding of Project costs and permanent funding the local share of federal -aid and state -aid -eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefor that are not so eligible, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 18 (No further action required) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-216: Authoriz ation to Exec ute a Supplemental Agreement with Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C., for Constructio n Suppo rt and Inspectio n Services — Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths Project (PIN 3950.43), Town of Ithaca (ID#5890) 329 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 47 dated March 16, 2010, authorized a contract with Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C., (B&L), of 290 Elwood Davis Road, Box 3107, Syracuse, N.Y., for design services in connection with the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths Project (the "Project") (PIN 3950.43) in the Town of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, B&L satisfactorily provided design services and is qualified to provide construction engineering support and construction inspection services for the Project, and WHEREAS, B&L is one of 14 engineering consultants that New York State Department of Transportation has fully qualified and authorized for such work in Tompkins County's region, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Director has recommended B&L as best qualified to provide construction support and inspection services for the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee be and hereby is authorized to execute a supplemental agreement with Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C., of 290 Elwood Davis Road, Box 3107, Syracuse, N.Y., for Construction Support and Inspection Services in connection with the Project for an amount not to exceed $203,000, bringing the total revised contract amount to $460,000, funds to be provided from account HZ 5103.59239.53.14 (Pine Tree Road Capital Account). RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute supplemental agreements on behalf of the County with cumulative value not to exceed 10% of the aforementioned supplemental agreement amount, funds to be provided from account HZ 5103.59239.53.14 (Pine Tree Road Capital Account). SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED, Negative Declaration issued (No further action required) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-217: Authorization to Accept a Grant from the State Archives - County Clerk (ID#5844) WHEREAS, the County Clerk's Office has been notified of a shared -services grant award from the State Archives in the amount of $149,912, and WHEREAS, this State Archives shared -services grant represents a project for the Tompkins County Clerk's Office to partner with all of the (15) town and village courts located in Tompkins County (Village of Cayuga Heights, Village and Town of Groton, Village and Town Lansing, Village and Town Dryden, Village of Freeville, Village of Trumansburg, Town of Ulysses, Town of Caroline, Town of Danby, Town of Newfield, Town of Ithaca, Town of Enfield) and their use of the Countywide Electronic Document Management System (Laserfiche), and WHEREAS, funds within this grant will be for additional Laserfiche software licensing to accommodate the additional users, the scanning of 985,000 town and village court records, (using Challenge Industries as the vendor), the upgrade and expansion of the County's data storage capacity, redundancy, and disaster recovery between the two County data centers, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute all contracts related to this award, 330 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION: A1410.54442 Professional Services $149,912 REVENUE: A1410.43089 Other State Aid $149,912 SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-218: Correction of Taxes - Ithaca City School District (104.-1-9) (ID#5909) WHEREAS, the Legislature is informed that an error has been made on the 2015 tax roll for the Ithaca City School tax bill, namely parcel 104.-1-9, assessed to Finger Lakes Reuse, Inc., was erroneously assessed at full value, and WHEREAS, an Educational exemption in explicitly cleared from the database for this parcel in the amount of $1,101,000 thereby increasing the taxable value from $99,000 to $1,200,000, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Ithaca City School District is directed to adjust the 2015 school tax bill to reflect a taxable value of $99,000. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-219: Returned School Taxes (ID#5881) WHEREAS, Article 13 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes school district tax collectors to submit by November 15th a listing of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer for enforcement, and WHEREAS, the County guarantees the school districts payment of the unpaid taxes by April 1 of the year following the return, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and hereby is authorized and directed to add to the respective 2016 tax rolls the amounts of the uncollected school taxes that remain unpaid and that have not heretofore been relevied on town tax rolls and that have been returned by the collectors of the various districts, exclusive of the Ithaca City School District, to the County Finance Director, and that said returned school taxes be reassessed and relevied on town tax rolls as they are returned, and that said school taxes returned in 2015 be reassessed and relevied upon the lots and parcels so returned with 12.0 % annual interest in addition thereto. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-20 * ********* Resolution No. 2015-220: Returned Village Taxes (ID#5880) WHEREAS, Article 14 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes village tax collectors to return to 331 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 the County Treasurer a listing of unpaid taxes for enforcement, and WHEREAS, the Villages of Cayuga Heights, Dryden, Freeville, Groton, Lansing, and Trumansburg have accordingly submitted their unpaid taxes to the County for enforcement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and hereby is authorized and directed to add to the respective 2016 tax rolls the amounts of the uncollected village taxes that remain unpaid and that have not been heretofore relevied on town tax rolls and that have been returned by the village tax collectors of the various villages to the County Finance Director, and that said returned village taxes be reassessed and relevied on town tax rolls as they are returned, and that said returned village taxes be reassessed and relevied upon the lots and parcels so returned with 12.0 percent annual interest in addition thereto. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-221: Adoption of Apportionment of Taxes for 2016 (ID#5882) WHEREAS, the report of equalization rates and totals (footings) of assessment rolls has been prepared and approved by the Assessment Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the report of the Director of Assessment be accepted and adopted, and the valuation of real property and franchise be based on the 2015 final assessed values for the purposes of general tax levied against the several tax districts of the County and that the values determined therein be set forth as the basis for such general and highway tax levies for the year 2016, RESOLVED, further, That the several amounts therein listed for State tax and County tax for general County purposes for 2016 be apportioned among, assessed against, levied upon, and collected from taxable property of the several towns and City liable therefore. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 ********** Resolution No. 2015- 222: Authoriz ing Acceptan ce of a New York State Grant to Purchase a 11 Aircraft Rescue and Fi re Fighting (ARFF) Truck, Prote ctive Gear, and Fire Fighting Equipment PIN 3902.38 and Reha bilitate Runway 14-32 (Con struction) PIN 3902.39 - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID#5921) WHEREAS, the County has received a combined grant offer from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in the amount of $247,050, being a total of the customary five percent (5%) matching grants for federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants of ninety percent (90%), and WHEREAS, the projects and NYSDOT matching grants are as follows: Project Identification Number Project Grant Amount 332 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 PIN 3902.38 Acquire Replacement ARFF Truck, Protective Gear $44,650 & Fire Fighting Equipment PIN 3902.39 Rehabilitate Runway 14-32 - Construction $202,400 , and WHEREAS, the two projects have been awarded pending funding and the Legislature's approval under Resolution No. 144, dated July 21, 2015, and Resolution No. 176, dated September 1, 2015, respectively, and WHEREAS, the ninety percent (90%) federal grants have already been received and approved in 2015 under Resolution No. 148, dated August 4, 2015, and Resolution No. 149, dated August 4, 2015, respectively, and WHEREAS, the remaining five percent (5%) for each project will be paid for by Airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's), and WHEREAS, in the event of project increases, the NYSDOT share may be increased by up to fifteen percent (15%), to a maximum of $284,108 based on approved eligible costs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the NYSDOT Grant in the amount of $247,050 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 ********** Resolution No. 2015- 223: Audit of Final Paym ent to New York State Fence Co mpany, Inc., fo r Security Pe rimeter Fen ce I mprovements - Ith aca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID#5922) WHEREAS, New York State Fence Company, Inc., has completed its contract, to the satisfaction of the County, and all Prime and Sub -Contractors' Labor Law Certification forms, executed Lien Affidavit, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment have been received and with all work done within budget, and RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Tompkins County Legislature: Vendor Payment Requested Account No. Amount New York State6 (and Final) HT. 5601.59239 $134,354.32 Fence Company RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HT. 5601.59239. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-2 * * * * * * * * * * 333 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-224: Budget Adjustment - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ID#5923) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments/transfers exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has sold equipment and supplies this year and has received additional funding, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport would like to begin an equipment replacement plan that is more efficient and cost effective, by allowing vehicles to be purchased and then sold while they still have some residual value, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Finance Director be authorized to make the following budget adjustment/transfer in the 2015 Budget: Revenues: 5610.42665 5610.42226 5610.42665 Sale of Equipment Sale of Supplies Anticipated Sale of Equipment $107,219.50 $ 1,499.00 $ 16,000.00 (The above are the total amounts of Revenue, but the additional amount of $84,000 is what is anticipated that will be needed in the Equipment Line to cover the cost of the two pick-up trucks.) Appropriations: 5610.52231 Vehicles (Purchase Two Pick-up Trucks)$ 84,000 Explanation: The current 2015 Airport Budget had an anticipated Sale of Equipment in the amount of $40,000. Currently, the amount of Equipment and Supplies that have been sold total $108,718.50, with an anticipated $16,000 additional amount coming in with the sale of one pick-up truck. The Airport would like to begin an equipment replacement program that will allow vehicles to be purchased and then sold while they still have value. This program will also cut down on the maintenance costs as vehicles will be under warranty. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -2 ********** Resolution No. 201 5-225: Authoriz ing 2015 Fed eral Transit Adm inistration Section 530 7 Grant Application for Tomp kins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) and Tompkins County (ID#5910) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula program, with responsibilities to propose FTA -funded projects to the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (I-TCTC) (after coordinating with public transportation providers) and to select projects from the I-TCTC Transportation Improvement Program for inclusion in FTA grants, and 334 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant are as follows: 2015 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Allocation Balance $ 598,220 NYSDOT Transfer of Sec 5311 Capital Grant $1,934,028 Total Federal Transit Funds $2,532,248 WHEREAS, the Legislature approved the Sec 5311 projects in County Resolution 2015-18 (2/17/15), and WHEREAS, the County and TCAT agreed to the projects selected for inclusion in the 2015 grant from the I-TCTC's 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended, and WHEREAS, the County will receive and use said FTA funds as follows: Federal State TCAT CCETC Other Local Total Purchase (6) Replacement 40 ft. Transit Buses $1,920,000 $240,000 $240,000 $ - $ - $2,400,000 Passenger Amenity Storage & Workshop $68,937 $8,617 $ 8,617 $ - S - $86,171 TCAT Information Tech. Project Phase lA $192,879 $24,110 $ 24,110 $ - $ - $241,099 TCAT Operating Assistance $66,978 $44,205 $ 22,773 $ - $ - $133,956 Mobility Management - Way2Go/County $82,080 $10,260 $ $10,260 $ - $102,600 Mobility Management - Way2Go/Regional $128,107 $16,013 $ $16,013 $ - $160,133 Mobility Management - Regional Travel Training $43,680 $5,460 S $5,460 $ - $54,600 Mobility Management - Ithaca Mobility Conference $26,920 S3,365 S $ - $3,365 $33,650 Mobility Management - Zimride Rideshare Agreement $2,667 $333 S $ - $15,000 $18,000 335 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 TOTAL , now therefore be it $2,532,248 I $352,363 $295,449 $31,733 I $18,365 I $3,230,209 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator or his desginee to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2015 Section 5307 Grant with a total budget of $3,230,209, including Federal, New York State, TCAT, Cornell Cooperative extension of Tompkins County and other local sources,. RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the Federal Transit Administration for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and the State of New York for the Project. 3. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, and any third -party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution No. 2015- 226: Budget Adjustment to Appropriate Funds fo r the To mpkins County Housing Needs Assessment (ID#5931) WHEREAS, Tompkins County intends to use consultant services to assist in preparation of the Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has budgeted $31,500 for consultant fees related to the study, and WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services has agreed to contribute $5,000 to supplement County funds for completion of the Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment, and WHEREAS, Cornell University has agreed to contribute $1,500 to supplement County funds for completion of the Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment, and WHEREAS, these funds will enable the Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment to include a greater breadth of topics, as well as to address topics in greater depth, in order to better assess current housing needs and project future housing needs within the county, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County hereby accepts $5,000 from Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and $1,500 from Cornell University to support the Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: Revenues: Account No. 8027.42070 - Contributions from Private Agencies $6,500 336 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 Appropriation: Account No. 8027.54442 - Professional Services $6,500 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-227: Budget A djustment for Grant from the United States Department o f Transportation Pipeline and Haz ardous Materials Safety Ad ministration to Conduct a High Hazard Pipeline Inventory (ID#5887) WHEREAS, the County has been awarded United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) funds for the purpose of developing a High Hazard Pipeline Inventory, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan: 2013 Update, approved in 2014, identified the action to "Develop a plan with regional partners and including local governments, agencies, and engineers for analyzing and prioritizing pipeline crossing mitigation", and WHEREAS, this funding would allow the County to implement this action to examine pipeline stream crossings throughout the county, identify those of highest risk, and identify risk reduction measures for those of highest concern, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature accepted the grant funds by Resolution No. 194 dated October 21, 2014, and WHEREAS, the timing of the executed agreement did not allow for timely integration into the 2015 budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to the 2015 Budget: Revenues A8027.44959 Federal Aid $49,745 Expenditures A8027.44442 Professional Services $43,130 A8027.54400 Program Expense $6,615 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 21 * * * * * * * * * * Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda 337 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Will Burbank, Member SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ********** Public Safety Committee Mr. Dennis, Vice Chair, said the next meeting will be November 16th. A work group will be meeting on November 19th to discuss the "Ban the Box". Ms. Chock asked that all Legislators receive information on where and when the November 19th meeting will be held. Resolution No. 2015-228: Authorizing the Joint Development of Grant Application and Request for Proposal to Study the Consolidation of City and County Law Enforcement Agencies (ID#5898) Ms. Kiefer said she will not support the resolution because she would like to see if it makes sense for the County to have a professional Depailment of Public Safety headed by a professional and not an elected official and this resolution does not lend itself to that approach. RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 2] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County have long worked together as part of an ongoing effort to reduce redundancies, increase efficiency, and alleviate the tax burden on their residents, and WHEREAS, the protection of life and property is one of the most vital, and most costly, functions of government at all levels, and WHEREAS, that public function is fulfilled in Tompkins County through a number of police agencies, the largest of which are the Ithaca Police Department and the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, and 338 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County have allocated $16,780,212 in their respective 2015 budgets, representing 25% of the combined property tax levies of the City and County, to support their respective police agencies, and WHEREAS, since the 1950's, cities and counties across the country have successfully consolidated municipal and county police services as a way to decrease costs and improve the quality of the services offered to residents, and WHEREAS, the implementation of police services on a county -wide level allows for a more seamless distribution of police services unrestricted by municipal boundaries and that more accurately reflect the needs of city and county residents alike, and WHEREAS, cities and counties throughout New York State have recognized the opportunity for improved quality and efficiency that may be afforded by consolidating police services and have, as a result, begun the process by investing in a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility of consolidating or sharing police services, and WHEREAS, in 2004, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County achieved efficiency and cost savings through the consolidation of emergency dispatch services, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County currently operate under a Mutual Aid Agreement with respect to the City of Ithaca's Special Weapons and Tactical unit, and WHEREAS, as a result of years of cooperation and previous successful consolidation efforts, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County are especially well positioned to achieve efficiencies through the consolidation of further shared services between the City of Ithaca Police Department and the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, and WHEREAS, New York State has encouraged communities to identify and implement consolidation and shared service opportunities and has established various grant funds, including a $150 million onetime allocation for the Governor's Municipal Restructuring Fund, to support such efforts, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature endorses a joint effort to secure State grant funding and/or other aid that will, in turn, fund a detailed analysis of the feasibility and opportunities for consolidation via a countywide police agency, or further sharing of police services between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature instructs the County Administrator to jointly propose for approval by both legislative bodies: • An application for grant funding in support of such a study and associated eligible costs. • A request for proposals (RFP) for the study of the feasibility and opportunities for consolidation and sharing of police services between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee 339 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 Ms. Chock asked that the resolution from the Town of Ulysses referenced on the correspondence sheet be distributed to Committee members. Resolution No. 20 15-229: Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Grant Adm inistration of the Ne w York State Community Development Bloc k Gra nt (CDBG) Award for Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II (ID#5902) Ms. Chock said she will be recusing herself from voting as she has done with previous resolutions relating to the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services as her husband is the Executive Director. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program, which awarded the County a grant to continue the Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program, requires that a public hearing be held during the grant administration of an award, and WHEREAS, the public hearing would provide an opportunity for public comment and input on the effectiveness of the grant administration of the Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the public hearing on the grant administration of the Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II, funded by the New York State CDBG Program, be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for December 1, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 20 15-230: Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Grant Adm inistration of the Ne w York State Community Development Block Grant Award for the Tompkins County Homeownership Program X (ID#5903) Ms. Chock said she will be recusing herself from voting as she has done with previous resolutions relating to the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services as her husband is the Executive Director. 340 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program, which awarded the County a grant to continue the Tompkins County Homeownership Program, requires that a public hearing be held during the grant administration of an award, and WHEREAS, the public hearing would provide an opportunity for public comment and input on the effectiveness of the grant administration of the Tompkins County Homeownership Program X, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the public hearing on the grant administration of the Tompkins County Homeownership Program X, funded by the New York State CDBG Program, be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for December 1, 2015, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-2 31: Affirming Ithaca -To mpkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Recommendation to Increase the Staff Director's Salary (ID#5906) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, Tompkins County entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) on September 30, 1992, agreeing that ".....staff will be hosted by Tompkins County as an administrative rather than a reporting arrangement staff is selected by the Council [with] staffing plan, staff qualifications, and salary schedule established by the Council", and 341 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 WHEREAS, Board Resolution No. 99 of 1993 "Clarification of Employment Status - Position of Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director" stated the following: "...the position of Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director shall be entitled to the terms and conditions of employment established by this [County] Board for management employees unless otherwise recommended by the Council and established by this [County] Board of Representatives", and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2000, the Director's salary was modified by ITCTC resolution 2000-01 above the management salary range with the stipulation that the Host Agency, Tompkins County, execute the necessary administrative procedures to implement this modification, and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2002, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives passed Resolution No. 6 Affirming Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) recommendation to establish the ITCTC Planning Director's salary above the salary range, and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, the ITCTC passed Resolution 2015-06 to adjust the salary of the Staff Director, retroactive to January 1, 2015, by 2.25%, and WHEREAS, in keeping with the County's requirement that salaries established above the salary range be authorized exclusively by resolution, and to establish or affirm recommendations made by ITCTC that are contrary to the terms and conditions of employment for management staff, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Board affirm the 2.25 percent increase of the salary for the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director to a total of $83,798.44, effective retroactively to January 1, 2015, as approved by the Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-232: Negative Declaration for Authorizing Disbursement of the Housing Fund Award for 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment (ID#5904) Ms. Chock said she will be recusing herself from voting as she has done with previous resolutions relating to the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services as her husband is the Executive Director. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2009-31, dated March 3,2009, authorized funding for the Community Housing Affordability Program and the Community Housing Trust Program, and 342 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 WHEREAS, the Community Housing Affordability Program and the Community Housing Trust Program are jointly known as the Housing Fund, and WHEREAS, the Housing Fund assists with the pre -development costs associated with residential and mixed-use real estate development projects primarily benefiting low- and moderate -income households, and supports a housing trust designed to ensure that newly constructed or rehabilitated homes that are made available to low- to moderate -income households remain affordable to future generations of renters and buyers, and WHEREAS, this Housing Fund award was made prior to the program being renamed the Community Housing Development Fund, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has received and reviewed the City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (Parts 1, 2, and 3) documents for the project listed as the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has determined the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment project to be a Type I Action with a Negative Declaration, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County concurs with the SEQR Negative Determination of the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the authorization of the Housing Fund disbursement and the subsequent construction of the project listed above adequately protects and preserves the environment and will not have any potentially significant adverse effects on the environment. SEQR ACTION: Full Environmental Assessment Form on File with the Legislature Clerk ********** Resolution No. 2015-233: Authorization to Disburse County Funds to the Housing Fund for the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment (ID#5905) Ms. Chock said she will be recusing herself from voting as she has done with previous resolutions relating to the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services as her husband is the Executive Director. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein ABSTAIN: Carol Chock WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2009-31, dated March 3, 2009, authorized funding for the Community Housing Affordability Program and the Community Housing Trust Program, jointly known as the Housing Fund, and WHEREAS, the Housing Fund assists with the pre -development costs associated with residential 343 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 and mixed-use real estate development projects primarily benefiting low- and moderate -income households, and supports a housing trust designed to ensure that newly constructed or rehabilitated homes that are made available to low- to moderate -income households remain affordable to future generations of renters and buyers, and WHEREAS, the Notice of Funding Availability was made available to interested parties with a deadline of March 6, 2015, and WHEREAS, one application was received and reviewed by the Application Review Committee, which made formal funding recommendations for funding to the Housing Fund Program Oversight Committee, and WHEREAS, the Program Oversight Committee accepted and recommended that the following proposal receive funding from the County: Applicant: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Project: 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment (Trust Program) Dollar Amount Recommended: $200,000 Number of Affordable Units : 43 rental units (note that the project proposes 53 units, however, 10 of these units are targeted for households whose incomes are above the maximum limits established under the NOFA and permissible for funding with County Funds) Location: City of Ithaca Proposed Sponsors: City of Ithaca ($100,000); Tompkins County ($100,000) WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca SEQR review process has been completed for the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment with a Negative Determination, and WHEREAS, this funding round predates the change in the Housing Fund name to the Community Housing Development Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County is authorized to continue to serve as the fiscal agent for the Housing Fund and enter into an agreement with the City of Ithaca to accept $100,000 funding for the approved Housing Fund Round Nine project, 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County authorizes the expenditure of its funds to support the 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment project as recommended by the Housing Fund Program Oversight Committee, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following budget adjustment: Revenue CD8695.42411 Program Income $100,000 Appropriation CD8695.54400 Program Expense $100,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute agreements in order to effect this grant program consistent with this resolution. SEQR ACTION: Full Environmental Assessment Form on File with the Legislature Clerk. * * * * * * * * * * 344 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-234: Authoriz ing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. d of 2015 - A Local Law P rohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County (ID#5896) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature is considering adopting a local law restricting the sale of Microbeads in the County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on November 17, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. d of 2015 - A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Stein, Chair, reported the Committee received applications for two individuals to be on an advisory committee and action was postponed. The Committee discussed the structure of the Health Department and Mental Health Department. Currently the two departments are served by one Administrator. The County Administrator sent the Committee a proposal to extend that arrangement for three years and then would be studied following those years. The second resolution was contradictory to that and states the County will re -open the search for a Mental Health Commissioner. The resolution from the County Administrator was for discussion only; the other was for action and passed by a vote of 3 to 1. Ms. Robertson asked that all Legislators be informed when the joint Committee meeting will take place and that both resolutions be included in the agenda. Government Operations Committee Resolution No. 2015-235: Budget Adjustment a nd Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Central Translation Services Contract - County Administration (ID#5913) Ms. Kiefer asked what language the County receives the most requests for translating. Mr. Mareane said he would provide that information. This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. 345 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature appropriated $4,000 to the Department of County Administration in the 2015 Budget to fund a centrally administered master contract for language translation and interpretation services for County Depaaments as a part of the County's Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Program, and WHEREAS, costs incurred for this program for the first three quarters of 2015 have already exceeded the original appropriation by at least $500, and WHEREAS, actual monthly costs for providing translation and interpretation services in this first year of this centralized contract have ranged from $0.00 in January, February, and March to $2,006 in August, and WHEREAS, the month-to-month volatility in these costs makes estimating the remaining 2015 costs with any precision very difficult, and the experience in 2015 to date suggests that monthly costs may reach as high as $2,000, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2015: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: 1990.54400 Contingent Fund $8,000.00 TO: 1230.54442 Professional Services $8,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the Fiscal Target of the Department of County Administration be increased by $8,000 in order to fund this program at $12,000 in 2016 and forward. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Chock asked about information she saw relating to an RFQ for the Business Park; Mr. Mareane believes it is a grant support project by the Planning Department but will let her know. Resolution No. 2015- 236: 201 5 Budget Appropriation an d Adjustm ents for Wa ge and Other Negotiated Increases — Civil Service Empl oyee's Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSME, AFL-CIO Tompkins County Blue Collar Unit #8900-01 (ID#5920) 346 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 RESULT: ADOP MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: TED [UNANIMOUS] James Dennis, Vice Chair Glenn Morey, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, a three-year bargaining agreement, approved by the Tompkins County Legislature in Resolution No. 2015-64 on April 7, 2015, provides wage increases to employees of the Civil Service Employee's Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSME, AFL-CIO Tompkins County Blue Collar Unit #8900-01, set at 2.25% for 2015, labor grade increases and an accompanying $0.43/hour increase to the base hourly rate for Cleaners, and a $200/year increase in the tool reimbursement amount, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following appropriation and adjustments during the 2015 fiscal year: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: 9101.58800 WAGE SETTLEMENTS $144,181 TO: DEPARTMENT: Airport UNIT ACCOU TITLE NT 5610 51000851 5610 51000857 5610 51000858 5610 5610 5610 5610 5610 5610 51000870 51200851 51200857 51200858 51200870 58800 DEPARTMENT: Facilities 1620 51000801 1620 51000803 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 51000805 51000822 51000823 51000861 51000862 51000863 51000864 51000865 51200 AIRPORT TER SRV COOR AIR FIRE OP TECH AIR FIRE OP TECH TRAINEE AIR OPS/ARFF CF AIRPORT TER SRV COOR AIR FIRE OP TECH AIR FIRE/OP TECH TR AIR OPS/ARFF CF FRINGES Division CLEANER SENIOR CLEANER MAINTENANCE WORKER ELECTRICIAN CLEANING SUPER GEN MAINT SUPER HVAC SYS TECH MAINT MECHANIC CARPENTER FAC SHOPKEEPER OVERTIME PAY 347 AMOUNT 1,095 8,438 863 1,152 36 474 52 100 6,898 25,844 1,785 798 1,152 1,041 1,095 2,304 1,785 1,041 892 124 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 1620 58800 FRINGES 21,391 DEPARTMENT: Highway Division 5130 51000849 HEAVY EQUIP MECH 3,122 5130 51000856 EQUIPMENT SVC TECH 939 5130 51000871 EQUIP SERV/PARTS RM 989 TECH 5130 51200849 HEAVY EQUIP MECH 68 5130 51200856 EQUIPMENT SVC TECH 45 5130 58800 FRINGES 2,917 5130 54336 SMAL TOOL ALLOWANCE 800 5110 51000809 MOTOR EQUIP OPER 8,032 5110 51000810 HEAVY EQUIP OPER 7,514 5110 51000812 WELDER 1,041 5110 51000825 SR HI CREW SUPER 1,239 5110 51000835 ENGINEERING TECH 892 5110 51000837 ASSOC CIVIL ENG 2,052 5110 51000840 BRIDGE MECHANIC 1,041 5110 51000841 HIGHWAY CREW SUPV 2,190 5110 51000842 CIVIL ENGINEER 1,239 5110 51000850 HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN 1,152 5110 51000872 SR ENGINEERING 1,041 TECHNICIAN 5110 51200809 MOTOR EQUIP OPER 788 5110 51200810 HEAVY EQUIP OPER 1,013 5110 51200812 WELDER 101 5110 51200825 SR HI CREW SUPER 180 5110 51200840 BRIDGE MECHANIC 95 5110 51200841 HIGHWAY CREW SUPV 338 5110 58800 FRINGES 16,921 3310 51000866 SR SIGN MECHANIC 1,041 3310 51200866 SR SIGN MECHANIC 90 3310 58800 FRINGES 639 DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management Division 8163 51000867 ASST RECYCLE SPEC 1,978 8163 51000868 WST RED & REC SPEC 548 8163 58800 FRINGES 1,427 8160 51000854 SW ENFORCEMENT OFF 582 8160 58800 FRINGES 329 8165 51000867 ASST RECYCLE SPEC 529 8165 51000868 WST RED & REC SPEC 329 8165 58800 FRINGES 485 8164 51000867 ASST RECYCLE SPEC 494 8164 51000868 WST RED & REC SPEC 274 8164 58800 FRINGES 434 8166 51000854 SW ENFORCEMENT OFF 280 8166 58800 FRINGES 158 8169 51000854 SW ENFORCEMENT OFF 291 8169 58800 FRINGES 164 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Note: In the "Account" column above, numbers beginning with "510" identify regular pay line items, and 348 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Thursday, November 5, 2015 those beginning with "512" identify overtime line items. * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting October 20, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [11 TO 1] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * 349 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 12-1-15 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Legislature Chambers Attendance Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Will Burbank Member Present 7:03 PM Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present 7:01 PM Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present 7:01 PM Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Vacancy District No. 2 Vacancy District No. 4 Public Hearing Public Hearing on the 2016 Tompkins County Budget and the 2016-2020 Tompkins County Capital Program Mr. Lane, Chair, called the public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. concerning the proposed 2016 Tompkins County Budget and the 2016-2020 Capital Program. Ms. Kiefer and Ms. Robertson arrived at this time. Mr. Dennis, Chair of the Expanded Budget Committee, expects the budget to be voted on by the Legislature at the November l7`h meeting. The total budget is $171 million and represents an increase of 1.8%. The local spending is $85 million with an increase of 1.8%. The tax levy is $46.7 million with an increase of $518,278 or 1.12%. The tax change will result in an increase of approximately $13.61 on a median -priced home assessed at $170,000. Mr. Burbank arrived at this time. Mr. Dennis said the budget sustains the current level of service, accommodates restrained wage growth from agreements now in place for almost all employees, takes a major step towards closing the Library's structural deficit, and addresses critical staffing needs including the Finance Department, Emergency Response, and Early Intervention program. Other budget highlights include the purchase of vehicles, maintenance of County facilities through the Capital Plan, funding for the Reentry Programs, additional funding for TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) if matched by other partners. At this time Mr. Lane asked if anyone wished to speak. Grace McMenamin, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke of an article she read about taxes. She 350 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 10, 2015 commented on how the County uses the cost of a median -priced home to explain the effects of a tax change and commented that many houses sell for approximately $200,000. The article stated that taxes have increased consecutively for the last ten years. She said many of her friends and relatives are faced with the ever growing tax burden and said Tompkins County is one of the worst taxed counties in the State. She understands there are programs that need to be funded, but it does not mean the County has to sustain the increase in taxes. She asked that the Legislature not only think about the people who live close to the City, but to consider those who live in the rural areas and that $5 per household is $20 for a family of four. Taxes are like compound interest; they don't go away and just keep compounding. Kevin Kelly, Town of Ithaca resident and Board President of OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources), thanked the Legislature for its continued support to OAR and the additional funding set aside for the comprehensive reentry programs. Many partners are working together and he said the support received in this community will help the programs to go a long way. He reported on a panel that he sat on in Duchess County to discuss criminal justice initiatives that are handled through OAR. Christian Shaw, Lansing resident, said he is the Research and Education Director for Plastic Tides and has been involved with many plastic pollution issues in Tompkins County and abroad. He spoke of the proposed local law concerning the ban to sell products containing microbeads in Tompkins County. If that law is adopted, he hopes the Weights and Measures Department is properly funded to provide the necessary enforcement. Nathan Fawcett, Dryden resident and President of the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library, spoke of the number of members and volunteers and the funding raised through this organization and the book sales that are held twice a year. This organization is the major funder of the acquisition budget for the Library as well as other grants received in the community. He spoke of the resolution adopted in 2013/2014 supporting the findings of the Library/Legislative working group on the structural budget deficit of the Library and recommending it be fully implemented. He thanked the Legislature for its support of that and spoke of the importance for the Library having that deficit stabilized. Susan Currie, Ithaca resident and Director of the Tompkins County Public Library, also thanked the Legislature for its support. The Library sees every community walk through its doors, it sees every issue and problem, but it also sees great joy as people use the resources for literacy, reading, education, and cultural and civic engagement. The Library will remain committed to serving the community as best as it can and she again thanked the Legislature. Adjournment Mr. Lane closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. 351 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 12-1-15 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearing Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2015 - A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County Mr. Lane called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2015 - A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County and asked if anyone wished to speak. Hanna Ring, Lafayette, New York, and the Central New York Program Coordinator for Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE), said the CCE is an 80,000 member non-profit non-partisan advocacy group that works on behalf of the natural environment to protect public health. She spoke in support of the proposed Local Law entitled A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County. Microbeads are used by manufacturers in over 100 personal care products. Researchers claim that each product contains up to 360,000 microbeads and are designed to wash down the drain. Research from the New York State Attorney General's office shows microbeads are bypassing sewage treatment facilities. This includes the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Facility and the microbeads are being found in Cayuga Lake. Microbeads absorb chemicals that are hazardous and toxic to the environment. Exposure to the chemicals has been linked to several health and dental health conditions. Safe, natural, non-polluting alternatives are available and some companies have agreed to phase microbeads out voluntarily, but without a ban, there is no enforced phase-out deadline. A State-wide ban has failed to pass the New York State Legislature for the last two years and counties are now stepping up to protect the environment. She urged Tompkins County to join the movement and to protect local waters from plastic pollution and to pass the law. Herb Engman, Town of Ithaca Supervisor, confirmed the previous speaker's comments as he is a Board member of the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Facility. While routinely screening for other particulates in the Lake, they have found microbeads and he said they are unable to keep them out of Cayuga Lake. Some are captured through the processes but there is not a filtering system to capture all of them. Bolton Point has provided assurance that the microbeads are captured before entering the drinking water. He said he supports the proposed Local Law entitled A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County and urged the Legislature to approve it. Nicole Baker said she is here representing Plastic Tides members Christian Shaw and Gordon Middleton who are paddle -boarding to Albany on the Erie Canal to raise awareness about the issue of microbeads, and Dr. Shari Mason from Fredonia who is on a speaking tour in New Jersey. Also on behalf of the Plastic Tides, a group from the Junior Internship Program was present to make a statement. This group over the summer completed a program of learning how to combine science and adventure and participated in the collection and analysis of some data that showed the presence of microbeads in Cayuga and Oneida Lakes, the Erie Canal and the Mohawk River. The following students from the Junior Internship Program spoke: Chloe Cerione said this summer she worked with Plastic Tides and collected water samples and recently looked at them and found microbeads were in Cayuga Lake. Kayla Marcor said she participated in beach clean-ups and trolled for microbeads. Later the samples were analyzed and microbeads were found in the samples from Cayuga Lake and Beebe Lake. 352 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Owen Currin explained middle students and high school students want to preserve the Lake in Tompkins County. Nicole Baker concluded comments from Sam, a member of Plastic Tides. Micro plastics are defined as something as less than 5mm in size and they constitute 75% of the pollution in the Great Lakes. They may or may not be seen, but the micro plastics come from the photo degradation of large items such as plastic bags and toothbrushes. These large plastics never actually degrade; they break up into smaller and smaller pieces and out of this total micro plastic, microbeads are about 20% of the pollution in the Great Lakes, and escape wastewater treatment plants. Further details were provided on the dangers of microbeads and the magnitude the problem poses for the lakes. Frank Proto, Town of Caroline resident, spoke as Chair of the Water Resources Council, and Commissioner of the Erie Canal and Great Lakes Heritage Corridor Commission. He said a subcommittee of the Water Resources Council had a presentation from the individual who oversees this area of the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Plant. He encouraged the Legislature to adopt the local law entitled A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County. Although he is not speaking for the Erie Canal Commission entirely, as the representative of Cayuga Lake, the Canal, and Seneca Lake, he also encourages the passage of the legislation. Betsy Rolfe, Ithaca, believes it is very clear that there is something in the water causing harm, but it can be controlled. She also encouraged the Legislature adopt the local law entitled A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County. No one else wished to speak and Mr. Lane closed the public hearing at 5:43 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Rich John Legislator Present Will Burbank Member Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present David McKenna Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Anna Kelles Member Present 353 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Mr. Lane took this opportunity to welcome the two new Legislators, Anna Kelles and Rich John. Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Proclamation Mr. Lane presented a proclamation declaring November 2015 to be Home Care Month in Tompkins County to Sue Ellen Stuart of Visiting Nurses Services. Ms. Stuart thanked the employees who deliver the service for home care and said their vision is to have not only for patients to age in place but to age in the community and look at what can be done to continue to provide the support and grow the community as they age. Mr. Lane spoke of the recent terrorist attacks that took place in Paris and said this is something that affects us all and asked that we keep them in our thoughts and consider ways in which to help families. He asked that there be a moment of silence in honor of those injured and killed in those attacks. Privilege of the Floor by the Public John Hertzler, Town of Ulysses resident, spoke of what the TPP (Transpacific Partnership) means to Tompkins County. The words "Made in America" use to mean quality, dependability, and reliability. Under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), those words now mean that only 62.5% of a product must be "Made in America" to receive that label. Under the TPP, those words would mean only 45% of a product. He believes the words "Made in America" will be virtually meaningless. Jobs will go to where the labor is cheapest, environmental regulations are non-existent, and worker safety is an oxymoron. He spoke of the environment and global climate change and of lawsuits that would be settled in international tribunals made up of corporate officials. Although he supported President Obama, twice, he now would change is vote because of the President's support to create an international treaty written in secret with corporate officials. Victor Tiffany, Town of Danby, also spoke about the TPP and the size of the Free Trade Agreement document. This agreement is a series of rules and regulations that was written by and for American Transnational Corporations. TPP is so radical it will take economic policy out of the hands like the Legislature's. He believes it will be virtually impossible to stop it but thinks it is unacceptable to do nothing and would like this body to declare Tompkins County a TPP free zone. Shari Korthuis, Ithaca, welcomed the new Legislators and said she agreed with the previous speakers' comments about the TPP. She also spoke of the police consolidation study and said these types of studies are taking place across the country. She doesn't think merging the Sheriff and the Ithaca Police Department is a good idea because the community is starting to have more trust with police officers. She asked who will write the grant, how much it will cost, how will it be approved, and that it be an open transparent process and that the public be involved throughout the entire process. Frank Proto, Town of Caroline resident and Chair of the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) Board of Directors, reported on the TCAT budget and the three-way arrangement. Cornell and the City have agreed to the $50,000 contribution; this brings the three entities to contribute equally to the 2016 budget. He thanked the Legislature for taking the lead on this and being the first to approve. Mr. Proto spoke of the hit to the federal transportation bill and said if it passes in the form that came out of the House of Representatives it will result in a 207k hit to TCAT. TCAT not only need money restored but needs to encourage the U.S. Senate to rewrite some of the legislation that has come out of the House. At 354 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 the same time he asked that the Legislature ask the State to increase the capital funding to TCAT. Report from a Municipal Official(s) Mr. Engman, Town of Ithaca Supervisor, said he is retiring and his term will end December 31S` He congratulated the new Legislators and said he has worked as an elected official in Tompkins County for 35 years and has seen a lot of history and a lot of progress. When he lived in two other towns in the County there was a lot of suspicion about the County. However, he feels now that the County is seen as a resource and a body where someone can go to get some very good assistance. He has found that whenever approaching any department he has received an enthusiastic and very helpful response. He spoke of the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) and said many have been tried over the decades, but this has worked well. Mr. Mareane and Ms. Pottorff have been a huge resource to keep that going. He spoke of the joint communications with this group that have taken place including Time Warner Cable, Health Consortium, dog control, etc., and the number of committees that have been rolled out. Many of the accomplishments are due to a large degree by the staff of Tompkins County. He thanked the Legislature and said it is has been a great pleasure working with the County for the last 35 years. Mr. Lane thanked Mr. Engman for attending the meeting and sharing information; he encouraged him to continue as a resident to share thoughts and ideas. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Mr. Lane asked the Legislature for direction on how to proceed and if it was the consensus to consider adopting the proposed entitled A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County this evening. Following a brief discussion, the Legislature agreed to consider the local law. Resolution No. 2015-237: Adoption of Local Law No. 4 of 2015 - A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County (ID#5897) It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Sigler, to amend the law by changing the implementation period from six months to one year. Mr. Lane asked the County Attorney if this amendment requires a new public hearing; Mr. Wood said it would not require a new hearing because it doesn't change what the law does. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, to amend the amendment to 180 days but the first six months would be a warning rather than a fine. Mr. Wood said the County could give that directive to the Weights and Measures Director. Mr. John said he could support the six months if the warning would go out only if products were ordered prior to the adoption of this law. the law. Mr. Wood said if this amendment is approved it would be inserted in the Enforcement section of A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment to the amendment: Ayes - 0, Noes - 14. 355 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT FAILED. A voice vote resulted as follows on the original amendment: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Dennis, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, and Sigler); Noes - 8 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, John, Kelles, Kiefer, Morey, Robertson, and Stein). AMENDMENT FAILED. The following vote was taken on the resolution. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: Carol Chock, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on November 17, 2015, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2015 - A Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Personal Care Products Containing Microbeads in Tompkins County, is hereby adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo; New York State Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman; Senators James Seward; Michael Nozzolio; Senator and Environmental Conservation Chair Tom O'Mara; Assemblyman and Environmental Conservation Chair Steve Englebright; Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton; and NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda 356 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: John, Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Robertson, Morey, Sigler, Stein Resolution No. 2015-238: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funds from Insurance Recoveries to the Sheriff's Office Vehicle Line (ID#5944) WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office needs to have a budget adjustment of $20,200.85 to cover the costs of replacing a damaged Sheriff's Patrol vehicle, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment on his books: FROM: 3113.42680 Insurance Recoveries $ 20,200.85 TO: 3113.52231 Vehicles $ 20,200.85 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-239: Authorization to Accept the Division of Criminal Justice/ Live scan Grant - Sheriff's Office (ID#5927) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has received funding in the amount of $20,000.00 for 2015 through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office equipment budget, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to replace the Livescan machine, an inkless, electronic fingerprinting procedure used for scanning and submitting prints to the State and Federal authorities, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept this grant, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2015-2016; beginning the 12 -month period at October 1St, 2015, and ending September 30th, 2016: Revenue: A3113.43389 Other Public Safety Revenue $20,000.00 Appropriation: A3113.52220 Departmental Equipment $10,000.00 A3150.52220 Departmental Equipment $10,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * 357 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-2 40: Authorization to Accep t Crime Prevention Grant- Sheriff's Office (ID#5925) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has received funding in the amount of $5,000.00 for 2015 through the adoption of a Legislative Resolution in the Senate, in collaboration with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice, and these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office equipment and program supplies budget, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to purchase law-enforcement equipment in the pursuit of crime -prevention services in Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept this grant, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2015: Revenue: A3113.43389 Other Public Safety Revenue $5,000.00 Appropriation: A3113.52220 Departmental Equipment $1,000.00 A3113.54319 Program Supplies $4,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-241: Authoriz ation to Accept New Yor k State Child Passenger Safety Grant - Sheriffs Office (ID#5924) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has received funding in the amount of $5,000.00 for 2015 through the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Child Passenger Seat Program, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to reimburse the cost of new car seats to keep the Child Passenger Seat program running, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept this grant, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2015: Revenue: A3113.43389 Appropriation: A3113.54319 Other Public Safety Revenue Program Supplies $5,000.00 $5,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * 358 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-242: Budget Adjustment — WIC Program - Health Department (ID#5949) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Health Department received additional funding for the WIC Program that was not originally budgeted, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books: Health Department Revenue Acct Title Amt Approp Acct Title(s) 4012.44402 4012.44402 4012.44402 4012.44402 4012.44402 Federal Aid Federal Aid Federal Aid Federal Aid Federal Aid SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 $ 5,144 $ 1,260 $ 3,750 $ 3,750 $ 7,500 4012.52206 4012.52230 4012.54303 4012.54333 4012.54442 ********** Computer Equipment Computer Software Office Supplies Education & Promotion Professional Service Fees Resolution No. 2015-243: Award of Fall 2015 Community Celebrations Grants (ID#5939) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for community celebrations using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Municipality Celebration Group Name Award Dates Town of Dryden A Black History Month Celebration Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers $500 February 20 - 27, 2016 Town of Lansing East Shore Festival of The Arts East Shore Festival of The Arts $1,200 May 6, 2016 City of Ithaca Festival of Fire & Ice Ithaca Children's Garden $1,300 February 6, 2016 Village of Groton Groton Winter Festival- Cabin Fever Groton Recreation $750 March 5, 2016 City of Ithaca Kwanzaa Southside Community $1,000 December 26, 2016 359 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Total $7,218 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Ms. Kiefer asked about the status of the policy on the use of the body cameras and would like to have it in place prior to appropriating the funds to purchase them. Following a brief discussion, Ms. Robertson recalled that there is no policy; it is a Sheriff's directive. Ms. Kiefer said she would like to see the document. Mr. Dennis recalled the directive being sent to Legislators, but will follow-up on it. Ms. Robertson also suggested the directive be explained to the full Legislature. Resolution No. 2015- 244: Authori zation to Accep t Homeland Securit y Grant - S heriffs Office (ID#5926) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles WHEREAS, Tompkins County has received funding in the amount of $115,000.00 for 2015 under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency; which will be administered through the New York State Division of Homeland Security, and WHEREAS, these funds may be applied to the program supplies budget, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 213 of November 5, 2015, a portion of this grant was accepted for use by the Department of Emergency Response, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept the remainder of this grant to be used for simulator equipment and radio equipment, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to accept the grant funding from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and adjust the capital project fund 360 Center Village of Trumansburg Moog Day (A Robert Moog Commemoration) Village of Trumansburg $1,168 April 3, 2016 Town of Lansing Salt Point Educational Kiosk & Celebration Friends of Salt Point $1,300 March 2016 Total $7,218 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Ms. Kiefer asked about the status of the policy on the use of the body cameras and would like to have it in place prior to appropriating the funds to purchase them. Following a brief discussion, Ms. Robertson recalled that there is no policy; it is a Sheriff's directive. Ms. Kiefer said she would like to see the document. Mr. Dennis recalled the directive being sent to Legislators, but will follow-up on it. Ms. Robertson also suggested the directive be explained to the full Legislature. Resolution No. 2015- 244: Authori zation to Accep t Homeland Securit y Grant - S heriffs Office (ID#5926) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles WHEREAS, Tompkins County has received funding in the amount of $115,000.00 for 2015 under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency; which will be administered through the New York State Division of Homeland Security, and WHEREAS, these funds may be applied to the program supplies budget, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 213 of November 5, 2015, a portion of this grant was accepted for use by the Department of Emergency Response, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept the remainder of this grant to be used for simulator equipment and radio equipment, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to accept the grant funding from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and adjust the capital project fund 360 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 as follows: Homeland Security Project: Revenue: HI3415.44389 (Project # 3415) Other Public Safety Aid $28,750 Appropriation: HI3415.59239 (Project # 3415) Construction Expense $28,750 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or his designee, be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 201 5-245: Adoption of 201 6 To mpkins County Budget and 201 6-2020 Tom pkins County Capital Program (ID#5971) (See Exhibit A at the end of these Proceedings) It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Robertson, to amend the budget and remove $50,000 for TCAT from target to one-time funding. A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Dennis, John, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Robertson, Sigler, and Stein); Noes - 6 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kelles, Kiefer, Klein, and McBean-Clairborne). AMENDMENT CARRIED. It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mr. Burbank, to amend the budget and approve in the Weights and Measures Department $32,218 as target funding for a full-time position and related expenses to begin in 2016 mid -year and $22,000 as one-time funding for a computer and vehicle. A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Burbank, Kelles, Kiefer, and McBean-Clairborne); Noes - 10. AMENDMENT FAILED. It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to amend the budget as offered by Ms. Kiefer but approve the position in the Weights and Measures Depailment at half-time. A voice vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, Kiefer, and McBean-Clairborne); Noes - 10. AMENDMENT FAILED. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles NAYS: Dooley Kiefer WHEREAS, the tentative Budget for the year 2016 and the proposed 2016-2020 Capital Program 361 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 have been presented to the Legislature by the Budget Officer on September 1, 2015, and a revised tentative budget for the year 2016 and the proposed 2016 - 2020 Capital Program were adopted by the Legislature for public review on October 21St, and a public hearing was held on November 10, 2015, and all persons desiring to be heard concerning same have been heard, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 5.07 of the County Charter, the said proposed budget as amended is adopted, subject to the correction of manifest errors by the Clerk of the Legislature and the Budget Officer, as the budget of Tompkins County for the year 2016, RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Sections 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 of the County Charter, the several amounts specified in such budget opposite each item of expenditure set forth in the column adopted are appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 2016, RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $46,663,731 required to meet the local share of expenses and costs of county government in Tompkins County for the fiscal year 2016 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 therefore, RESOLVED, further, That this change will result in an approximate tax -levy increase of 1.01%, below the Tompkins County adjusted tax cap of 1.82% as defined by New York State, an approximate tax rate of $6.73 per thousand, a rate decrease of approximately 1.88%, and an increase of 1.81% in local spending, RESOLVED, further, That this tax change will result in an increase of approximately $12.39 on a median -priced home assessed at $170,000, RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Section 5.07 of the County Charter, the said proposed Capital Program as amended is adopted, subject to the correction of manifest errors by the Clerk of the Legislature and Budget Officer, as the Capital Program of Tompkins County for the years 2016-2020. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 ********** Recess Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2015-246: Budget Adjustm ent for the 2015 Tom pkins County Office for the Aging Community Services for the Elderly Program (ID#5907) Ms. Kelles disclosed that she had a prior financial relationship with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and it was recommended by the County Attorney that she abstain from voting. Ms. Chock also disclosed her husband is the Executive Director of the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and would abstain from voting. 362 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSTAIN: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] Peter Stein, Member Dooley Kiefer, Member Rich John, Will Burbank, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Carol Chock, Anna Kelles WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.02, Part B, budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures over $5,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received final Notification of Grant Award from the New York State Office for the Aging for the Community Services for the Elderly Program, which means an increase of $9,435 in funding for the period beginning April 1, 2015, and ending March 31, 2016, and WHEREAS, $3,435 of this increase is awarded to the subcontractor Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services/Better Housing for Tompkins County for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Tompkins County Home Repair Program, and WHEREAS, $4,000 will be used toward contractors/consultants for the Age Friendly Community initiative, and WHEREAS, the remaining $2,000 will be used by the Office for the Aging in order to purchase supplies, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance make the following adjustments: Revenue Account Title Amt Approp Acct Title Amt. 6777-43803 State Revenue $9,435 6777-54303 Supplies $2,000 6777-54491 Subcontracts $7,435 Explanation: The Office for the Aging received its final Notification of Grant Award for Community Services for the Elderly Program on July 16, 2015. The award is for the period April 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016, and is a supplement to the base level funding for Community Services for the Elderly Program. It was determined that $3,435 shall go to the Tompkins County Home Repair Program of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services/Better Housing for Tompkins County to fund additional home repair services for older adults with limited incomes. Another $4,000 will be used toward one-time consulting services to advance the Age Friendly Community initiative. Shortfalls in the Office for Aging's supplies warrant a $2,000 increase in the supplies budget. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 Economic Development Committee * * * * * * * * * * 363 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-247: Award of Fall 2015 New Tourism Initiative Grants (ID#5940) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Anna Kelles, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a grant program for New Tourism Initiatives using funds drawn entirely from Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications for recommendation to the Tompkins County Legislature through the Economic Development Committee with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That the following grants are approved: Applicant Organization Project Title Award Dates Ithaca Youth Bureau 2016, Ithaca Bike Rental $5,000 Ithaca Festival 2016 Ithaca Festival Art in Light $4,080 Weekend of May 27, 2016 or June 3, 2016 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc. 2016 HENRY V at the Hangar Theatre $11,920 February 12 - 20, 2016 City of Ithaca 2016 Ithaca Skate Jam $14,000 May 7, 2016 Total $35,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Minutes of Previous Meeting November 5, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * 364 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 17, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Rich John, Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, David McKenna, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein, Anna Kelles NAYS: Dooley Kiefer Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 365 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 12-15-15 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearings Grant Administration of the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award for Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II Mr. Lane opened the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. concerning the Grant Administration of the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award for Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program II and asked if anyone wished to speak. Paul Mazzarella, City of Ithaca resident and Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Better Housing of Tompkins County, reported on the progress with the administration of the healthy homes grant. It is a $400,000 grant with funds dedicated to helping low-income homeowners improve the condition of their home. He explained how the grant differs from other housing rehabilitation programs that the County has administered. The healthy homes grant targets septic systems, wells, and energy improvements in homes. The goal is to assist at least 23 homeowners and they currently have 13 completed or projects underway. Good progress is being made and there is a great demand for these funds. No one else wished to speak and Mr. Lane closed the public hearing at 5:33 p.m. Grant Administration of the New York State Community Development Block Grant Award for the Tompkins County Homeownership Program X Mr. Lane opened the second public hearing at 5:33 p.m. concerning the Grant Administration of the New York State Community Development Block Grant Award for the Tompkins County Homeownership Program X and asked if anyone wished to speak. Paul Mazzarella, City of Ithaca resident and Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and the Better Housing for Tompkins County, spoke about homeownership in Tompkins County and the complexity of the issue. The housing market is very different in Tompkins County than the rest of the region. From 2000-2006, there was a huge run-up in prices for homes that created a "bubble that burst" resulting in many regions in the country to experience severely declining housing prices. However, that did not happen in Tompkins County. After 2007 to 2010, prices plateaued, but having rising again. In the first six months of 2015, a median -priced home sold for $223,000 in Tompkins County; the second highest county or metro -area in upstate New York. The high-cost of housing in Tompkins County is forcing many residents who would like to live in Tompkins County to live elsewhere and results in a large number of people commuting to work. This grant is trying to help that and to assist people to buy homes. The goal of this program is to help 19 low-income homeowners achieve homeownership and to date 13 people have been assisted in buying homes. There are another 7 or 8 that have been approved to purchase a home and are currently looking for a house. The biggest challenge is finding a house that is appropriately priced for people. Very few of these homes are being purchased in the Ithaca urban area due to the high prices. In addition, the grant funds cannot be spent in the City of Ithaca. Recently, he applied for another grant from New York State and hopes to hear soon if that was successful. If not, he believes there will be a gap in the ability of people to buy homes in Tompkins County. He reported that last year Better Housing for Tompkins County and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services combined helped 98 homeowners succeed in buying their first homes. No one else wished to speak and Mr. Lane closed the public hearing at 5:38 p.m. 366 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Will Burbank Member _ Present Carol Chock Member Present James Dennis Vice Chair Present Rich John Legislator Present Anna Kelles Member Present Dooley Kiefer Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Michael Lane Chair Present Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Member Present Martha Robertson Member Present David McKenna Member Present Glenn Morey Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Peter Stein Member Present Privilege of the Floor by the Public Scott Noren, Town of Ithaca resident, business owner, and health care provider, spoke of the proposal to adopt a living wage as a minimum wage. He has done a lot of reading on this subject and he is in favor of a $15 minimum wage, but suggested there be a teenage exemption and explained why that would be plausible. Victor Tiffany, Town of Danby resident, said he had commented at the last meeting that if the County passed the microbead law and treaties like the Transpacific Partnership are passed by Congress, the County could be sued. He spoke about tribunals; foreign transnational corporations can sue governments, yet governments cannot use that same system of justice to sue the transnational corporations for any damage or harm caused. He shared with the Legislature a link to the 14 characteristics of fascism because the 9th characteristic talks about protecting corporate power. The transnational corporations wrote these free trade agreements and he questioned why a Legislature would support that. He spoke of the Legislature losing its power if these treaties are passed by Congress. Report from a Municipal Official(s) Rod Howe, Ithaca Town Board member, provided an update on the Town's activities. The Town is interested in changing its economic development focus. They hope to enhance opportunities in the Inlet Valley area and have applied for a grant through CFA (Consolidated Funding Applications) for a study. The Town is also interested in the Court reform effort being looked at by the Tompkins County Council of Governments. He reported on a new State Department of Environmental regulation that is another unfunded mandate that forces towns to take over pumped sewer systems from developers after five years. The Town is looking at the cost ramifications of that. In 2016, there will be a change in leadership in the Town Supervisor position and a new Town Board member will begin in January. 367 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Proclamation Mr. Lane read the proclamation declaring December 4, 2015, as World Soils Day in Tompkins County and presented it to Ken Schlather, Executive Director of Cooperative Extension. Mr. Schlather thanked the Legislature and said he is Soil Scientist and shared his personal educational experiences from around the world. ********** Report from the Finance Director Sales Tax Report Ms. Chock asked what happens to sales tax from internet purchases. Mr. Snyder said for those who report and pay sales tax the County receives that tax if the location is in Tompkins County, but he was unsure how the location is determined. She suggested he look into this because of the increase in purchases being made on line. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Robertson, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to add the resolution entitled Changes in Positions - Various Departments to the agenda. Mr. Lane gave Ms. Kiefer permission to withdraw from the agenda the following resolutions: - Budget Adjustment to Appropriate Funds for Energy and Economic Development Projects (ID # 5980) - A Plan to Provide for the Future Structure of the Mental Health Department (ID # 6011) Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda Advisory Board Appointments (ID#5945) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Water Resources Council A. Fay Bensen - Agriculture representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Darby Kiley - Municipal representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Marjorie Rinaldo -Lee - Environment representative; term expires December 31, 2018 John Andersson - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2018 R. Barry Goodrich - Watershed Organization representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Joan Jurkowich - Planning Depaitment representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Frank P. Proto - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2018 368 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors Peter Stein- Legislator; term expires December 31, 2018 Library Board of Trustees Helena Maria Viramontes - term expires December 31, 2018 Risa Mish - term expires December 31, 2018 Peter McCracken - term expires December 31, 2018 Bruce Ryan - term expires December 31, 2018 Air Services Board John Gutenberger - Cornell University representative; term expires December 31, 2018 * * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Glenn Morey, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, John, Kelles, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, Robertson, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Resolution No. 2015-2 48: Im plementation of 2 016 Tom pkins County Budget - Mem berships (ID#5973) WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to have County personnel be members of a variety of organizations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That memberships in all municipal and professional organizations specifically listed in 2016 budget requests and included in the 2016 budget adopted by the Tompkins County Legislature, are hereby authorized and approved. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015- 249: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 5 of 2015 - Repeal of Local Law No. 3 of 20 15 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Lim it for 201 6 (ID#5986) WHEREAS, according to New York State's Property Tax Cap legislation, if a county government decides to adopt a county budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the county government must pass a local law to override that cap, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted such a Local Law on July 7, 2015, and WHEREAS, according to New York State's new Property Tax freeze legislation, in order to qualify homeowners for a rebate check from the State for any increase in their county property tax bill, 369 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 the county must levy a property tax increase no higher than the State tax cap and must also repeal any Local Law that authorized overriding that cap, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature is not anticipating adopting a budget exceeding the property tax levy as set by the State and therefore needs to repeal Local Law No. 3 of 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York on December 15, 2015, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2015 - Repeal of Local Law No. 3 of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution No. 2015- 250: Making a Negative Dete rmination of Environm ental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 251 of 2015: Appropriating Funds from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and R ecreational Resource Protectio n for the Acquisition of the Pinckney Road Parcel (ID#5978) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 251 of 2015 the County would allocate funding from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection to the Town of Dryden for the purpose of acquiring 15 acres of the Pinckney Road parcel (Town of Dryden tax parcel 44.-1-2.323), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality and Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That Resolution No. 252 of 2015 is an unlisted action, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 251 of 2015. SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-251: Appropriating Funds from the Capital Reserve F and for Natural, Scenic, and Recreat ional Resource Prote ction for the Acquisition of the Pinckney Road Parcel (ID#5977) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection by Resolution No. 217 of 2005, and WHEREAS, the current balance in the Capital Reserve Fund is $6,523.06, and 370 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Capital Reserve Fund is to support participation by Tompkins County in partnerships with other levels of government and private organizations to: • protect and preserve the natural, scenic, and recreational resources found in the Agricultural Resource Focus Areas and Natural Features Focus Areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan; • preserve and develop recreational trail corridors that cross municipal borders; and • develop outdoor recreation facilities, within the focus areas, that are intended to serve all County residents, and WHEREAS, the Program Guidelines for use of the Capital Reserve Fund call for proposed projects to substantially further at least one of the following objectives: • Protect a stream buffer at least 330 feet in width, • Provide public access to the Cayuga Lake shore, • Protect land that is adjacent to permanently protected open space, • Preserve land on an existing or potential intermunicipal trail corridor, • Protect a high concentration of Prime Soils or Soils of Statewide Significance, and Protect a Distinctive or Noteworthy view as identified in the Tompkins County Scenic Resources Inventory, and WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden has requested financial support from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of acquiring the 15 -acre Pinckney Road property (Town of Dryden Tax Parcel 44.-1- 2.323) to protect the riparian zone along and near Fall Creek and improve public access to recreation resources, and WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden requested funds to support this acquisition, and WHEREAS, the Pinckney Road parcel, is located in the Fall Creek Natural Features Focus Area as designated in the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan; • supports access to a future recreational trail corridor that crosses municipal borders; • protects the stream buffer of both Fall Creek and several of its tributaries; • provides important connections between existing protected lands, and WHEREAS, with support from the Capital Reserve Fund the Town of Dryden will have the necessary funds to complete the acquisition of the parcel, and WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden will own and maintain the parcel as public parkland, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize funding from the Capital Reserve Fund to support the acquisition of the Pinckney Road property, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee, That a total of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500) in funding from the Capital Reserve Fund for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring the Pinckney Road property in collaboration with the Town of Dryden, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make an adjustment to the Planning Depailment budget (A8027.54400 - $6,500) from the Capital Reserve Fund 371 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resource Protection, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF is on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) * ********* Resolution No. 2015-252: Date of 2016 Organizational Meeting (ID#5990) WHEREAS, the Rules of the Legislature requires the organizational meeting be held on or before January 8 of each year, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That in accordance with Section 151 of County Law, the organizational meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature shall be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, Ithaca, New York on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-253: Correction of Errors (ID#5991) WHEREAS, it is important that official minutes and reports be accurately written, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Clerk of the Legislature be and hereby is authorized to correct any manifest errors in the 2016 minutes of the Legislature or in reports of any committees. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-254: Designation of Newspaper (ID#5992) and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature must annually designate an official newspaper, WHEREAS, there is only one daily newspaper in Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the official newspaper for the County of Tompkins for the publication of all local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published pursuant to Section 214 of County Law and Chapter 58 of the Tompkins County Code be designated from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016, as follows: The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York SEQR ACTION: TYPE 1I-20 * * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee 372 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-255: Appropriation from the General Fund Fund Balance for the Relocation of New York S tate Department of Transpor tation (NYSDOT) Maintenance Facility Feasibility Study (ID#5976) This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dooley Kiefer, Member SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, Tompkins County was awarded Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant funds for the purpose of preparing a feasibility study on the relocation of the New York State Depai talent of Transportation (NYSDOT) Maintenance Facility located on Cayuga Inlet, and WHEREAS, the County and the City of Ithaca jointly agreed to provide the local share for this project by using a combination of staff time and cash support, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature, in approving the 2014 budget for the Planning Department, indicated it was placing matching funds in the amount of $22,000 in the Contingent Fund for the purpose of providing a portion of the County's share of the local match should the grant be received, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature authorized the appropriation from the Contingent Fund in Resolution No. 2014-92, but the funds were not allocated in 2014 due to delays in contracting with the State for the project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments: Expenditures FROM: A30909000 General Fund Fund Balance $(22,000) TO: A8027.54442 Professional Services $22,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -21 * * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2015- 256: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funds fro m Fund Ba lance to the Mandated Medical Examiner Pro gram for Increased P rofessional Service Cos is (ID#5952) Ms. Kiefer asked that the Medical Examiner provide what the cost of this program has been over the last ten years. 373 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Anna Kelles, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Health Department did not anticipate the increased volume of Medical Examiner cases requiring removals, autopsy, and laboratory tests, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment on his books: FROM: A30909000 General Fund Balance $ 32,000 TO: 4017.54442 Professional Service Fees $ 32,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee In response to Ms. Kiefer's question about a demonstration of drones, Mr. Klein said he has spoken to two individuals who have offered to do a demonstration on drones and if anyone is interested he will provide the contact information. Ms. Kiefer requested the information. Resolution No. 2015-257: Resolution Calling on Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15/Hour Statewide (ID#5998) It was MOVED by Ms. Kiefer, seconded by Mrs. McBean-Clairborne, to amend the first Resolved to add at the end of the paragraph the following language: "or earlier if possible". It was MOVED by Ms. Chock to amend the amendment to read "...phased in more quickly than 2021, preferably by 2018". MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. A vote resulted as follows on the amendment: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Burbank, Chock, John, Kelles, Kiefer, and McBean-Clairborne); Noes - 8 (Legislators Dennis, Klein, Lane, McKenna, Morey, Robertson, Sigler, and Stein). MOTION FAILED. This resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. 374 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] Daniel Klein, Member Will Burbank, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Peter Stein Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo has stated a goal of raising the minimum wage in New York State to $15 per hour, to be phased in by 2021, and WHEREAS, raising incomes is critical to providing economic mobility and opportunity for working families, and WHEREAS, the growth in income inequality in recent years has created serious divisions within our society, and WHEREAS, to lessen any negative effects of a minimum wage increase, and to keep the playing field level, a minimum wage increase needs to apply to a large number of people, and WHEREAS, wages paid by a variety of health and human service providers are often limited by State -established cost reimbursement formulas, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Tompkins County asks Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature to proceed with the plan to enact a $15 per hour minimum wage in New York State, to be phased in by 2021, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County asked Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature to also increase financial assistance to County governments to support a $15 per hour wage floor in local human services contracts, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators James Seward, Michael Nozzolio, and Tom O'Mara, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assembly Committee on Labor Chair Michele Titus, Temporary President and Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan, Senate Labor Committee Chair Jack M. Martins, and NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties). SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 Recess * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lane declared recess at 7:26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee 375 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Resolution No. 2015- 258: 201 5 Budget Appropriation an d Adjustm ents for Wa ge and Other Negotiated Increases — Civil Service Empl oyee's Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, Tompkins County Local 855, To mpkins County White Collar Unit #8900-01 (CSEA) as well as Management and Confidential Employees (ID#5984) RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: AWAY: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] James Dennis, Vice Chair Glenn Morey, Member Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Rich John WHEREAS, a three-year bargaining agreement, approved by the Tompkins County Legislature in Resolution No. 2015-166 on August 18, 2015, provides wage increases to employees of the Civil Service Employee's Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, Tompkins County Local 855, Tompkins County White Collar Unit #8900-0 (CSEA), set at 2.25% for 2015, an accompanying increase of $50.00 to each of the longevity payment tiers, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 77 dated May 15, 2007, the salaries and fringe benefits for Confidential Employees follow the White Collar Contract, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2015-167 dated August 18, 2015, the same salary and fringe benefit adjustments as those negotiated by the CSEA White Collar Unit shall be provided to Management Employees for the period January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following appropriations and adjustments during the 2015 fiscal year: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: FROM: 9101.58800 WAGE SETTLEMENTS $733,024 TO: DEPARTMENT: Airport UNIT ACCOUNT 5610 51000 5610 51600 5610 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Assessment UNIT ACCOUNT 1355 51000 1355 51600 1355 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Assigned Counsel 376 AMOUNT 5,076 0 2,868 AMOUNT 14,715 1,000 8,879 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 UNIT 1170 1170 1170 ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Board of Elections UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 1450 51000 REGULAR PAY 1450 51600 LONGEVITY 1450 58800 FRINGES DEPARTMENT: County UNIT ACCOUNT 1230 51000 1230 1230 1232 1232 1232 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1989 4250 4250 4250 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 DEPARTMENT: County UNIT ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 DEPARTMENT: County UNIT ACCOUNT 1346 51000 1346 1346 1410 1410 1410 1411 1411 1411 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 Administration TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES Attorney TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES Clerk TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: County Office for the Aging UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 6771 51000 REGULAR PAY 6771 51600 LONGEVITY 6771 58800 FRINGES 6772 51000 REGULAR PAY AMOUNT 3,649 100 2,118 AMOUNT 8,459 250 4,920 AMOUNT 6,822 0 3,854 86 0 49 1,254 0 709 1,254 50 737 2,600 50 1,497 AMOUNT 6,214 0 3,511 AMOUNT 855 0 483 7,336 50 4,173 9,160 90 5,226 AMOUNT 324 0 183 4,226 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6772 51600 LONGEVITY 210 6772 58800 FRINGES 2,507 6774 51000 REGULAR PAY 245 6774 51600 LONGEVITY 12 6774 58800 FRINGES 145 6775 51000 REGULAR PAY 377 6775 51600 LONGEVITY 0 6775 58800 FRINGES 213 6777 51000 REGULAR PAY 1,583 6777 51600 LONGEVITY 0 6777 58800 FRINGES 894 6778 51000 REGULAR PAY 599 6778 51600 LONGEVITY 50 6778 58800 FRINGES 367 6780 51000 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1, 2015 3411 51600 3411 58800 DEPARTMENT: Facilities UNIT ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 DEPARTMENT: Finance UNIT ACCOUNT 1310 51000 1310 51600 1310 58800 1315 51000 1315 51600 1315 58800 1345 51000 1345 51600 1345 58800 DEPARTMENT: Health UNIT ACCOUNT 4016 51000 4016 51600 4016 58800 4090 51000 4090 51600 4090 58800 4018 51000 4018 51600 4018 58800 4018 43489 4014 51000 4014 51600 4014 58800 4013 51000 4013 51600 4013 58800 4010 51000 4010 51600 4010 58800 4047 51000 4047 51600 4047 58800 4015 51000 4015 51600 4015 58800 4012 51000 4012 51600 4012 58800 4012 44402 4095 43401 DEPARTMENT: Highway LONGEVITY FRINGES Division TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES OTHER HEALTH INCOME REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES WIC PUBLIC HEALTH WORK 0 508 AMOUNT 4,813 20 2,731 AMOUNT 4,378 425 2,714 8,656 -475 4,622 1,141 50 673 AMOUNT 20,223 610 11,770 18,471 562 10,754 1,791 0 1,012 1,791 353 0 200 1,021 0 577 8,939 325 5,234 16,685 0 9,427 876 0 495 5,874 200 3,432 5,879 17,148 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 UNIT 5010 5010 5010 5110 5110 5110 5130 5130 5130 ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services UNIT 1680 1680 1680 1683 1683 1683 1685 1685 1685 ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Legislature UNIT ACCOUNT 1040 51000 1040 51600 1040 58800 DEPARTMENT: Mental UNIT ACCOUNT 4310 51000 4310 4310 4311 4311 4311 4312 4312 4312 4314 4314 4314 4316 4316 4316 4330 4330 4330 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES Health TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Office of Human Rights UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 8040 51000 REGULAR PAY AMOUNT 3,542 50 2,030 1,663 0 939 1,163 0 657 AMOUNT 12,812 0 7,239 2,429 0 1,372 1,539 0 870 AMOUNT 4,199 0 2,372 AMOUNT 20,218 770 11,858 48,826 300 27,756 4,040 50 2,311 221 0 125 1,093 50 646 10,388 -1,170 5,208 AMOUNT 4,249 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 8040 51600 8040 58800 LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Personnel UNIT ACCOUNT 1430 51000 1430 51600 1430 58800 DEPARTMENT: Planning UNIT ACCOUNT 6475 51000 6475 6475 8020 8020 8020 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Probation and Community Justice UNIT 3140 3140 3140 3140 3141 3141 3141 3142 3142 3142 3142 3160 3160 3160 ACCOUNT 51000 51600 58800 42771 51000 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 42771 51000 51600 58800 DEPARTMENT: Sheriff s UNIT ACCOUNT 3110 51000 3110 3110 3113 3113 3113 51600 58800 51000 51600 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES INTERDEPARTMENT REVENUE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES INTERDEPARTMENT REVENUE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES Office TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office — Jail UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 3150 51000 REGULAR PAY 3150 51600 LONGEVITY 3150 58800 FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Social Services UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 6010 51000 REGULAR PAY 50 2,429 AMOUNT 10,134 0 5,726 AMOUNT 1,093 0 618 10,803 250 6,245 AMOUNT 2,776 75 1,611 906 11,929 835 7,212 27,656 1,015 16,199 5887 2,340 75 1,364 AMOUNT 1,104 0 624 232 0 131 AMOUNT 5,188 0 2,931 AMOUNT 191,815 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6010 51600 6010 58800 6010 54442 6010 43601 6010 43610 6010 44601 6010 44611 6070 54400 6070 43623 DEPARTMENT: 8160 51000 8160 51600 8160 8160 8163 8163 8163 8163 8166 8166 8166 8166 8168 8168 8168 8168 58800 42770 51000 51600 58800 42770 51000 51600 58800 42770 51000 51600 58800 42770 LONGEVITY FRINGES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DSS ADM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOOD STAMPS PROGRAM EXPENSE JUVENILE DELINQUENTS Solid Waste Management Division REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES OTHER MISCELL REVENUES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES OTHER MISCELL REVENUES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES OTHER MISCELL REVENUES REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES OTHER MISCELL REVENUES DEPARTMENT: Transportation Planning UNIT ACCOUNT 5631 51000 5631 51600 5631 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Weights and Measures UNIT ACCOUNT 3630 51000 3630 51600 3630 58800 TITLE REGULAR PAY LONGEVITY FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development Board UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 6290 51000 REGULAR PAY 6290 51600 LONGEVITY 6290 58800 FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Tompkins Workforce NY Career Center UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE 6292 51000 REGULAR PAY 6292 51600 LONGEVITY 6292 58800 FRINGES DEPARTMENT: Youth Services 2,061 109,539 906 59,900 52,881 62,250 52,265 5,888 4,398 5,144 150 2,991 8,285 2,584 0 1,460 4,044 460 0 260 720 3,796 850 2,625 7,271 AMOUNT 1,517 50 885 AMOUNT 1,164 50 686 AMOUNT 2,499 100 1,469 AMOUNT 6,446 0 3,642 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 UNIT ACCOUNT TITLE AMOUNT 7020 51000 REGULAR PAY 6,418 7020 51600 LONGEVITY 150 7020 58800 FRINGES 3,711 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 ********** Resolution No. 2015-259: Implementation of the 2016 Budget - Departmental Fees (ID#5975) Ms. Chock asked that a column be added that would include the unit to identify what the number means. She spoke about some of the fees having a wider spread in the range for the sliding scale and asked if consideration could be given that some of them could be provided as a service. She questioned specific fees charged and asked how people know a sliding fee scale is available and is it in the best interest of the public to charge the amount that is being recommended such as for vaccinations. In response to Ms. Chock's question concerning the mass gathering fee, Mr. Wood stated it is defined in the Code and under the Sanitary Code there are things that are required to be done to be a mass gathering. Ms. Chock said she would support this resolution, but she would like more review prior to budget adoption. Ms. Robertson commented that these fees come to the committee prior to the budget being considered and some of the fees are required. There are legal requirements associated with some fees and some are set by law. She also recalls that the County is not permitted to charge more than what it costs to administer the service. If the County were not to charge for a particular service, County taxes would have to go up to cover services for a specific person or group of people. She thinks it is a good thing individuals are charged as opposed to putting it on the property tax. Mr. Burbank responded that he believes it is appropriate to look at this and thanked Ms. Chock for raising the questions. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Martha Robertson, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, various departments are authorized to charge assorted fees for various services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That all changes and increases in fees and changes in methods of charging fees specifically identified in the departmental budget requests and included in the 2016 budget adopted by the Tompkins County Legislature, are hereby authorized and approved. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 383 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-260: Changes in Positions - Various Departments (ID#5994) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: David McKenna, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the adopted 2016 Tompkins County Budget provides for new positions or for the increase or reduction in the standard workweek of existing position and/or an increase or decrease in the approved hours of existing incumbents, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the following new positions are created and the hours of the positions mentioned below are changed as follows effective January 1, 2016: CREATION OF NEW POSITIONS Finance Department 1.0 FTE, 40 hour per week Deputy Director of Finance, Management Grade 88, Job Code 4415 Health Department 1.0 FTE, 40 hour per week Community Health Nurse, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 1580 Office for the Aging 1.0 FTE, 35 hour per week NY Connects Coordinator, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 1546 1.0 FTE, 35 hour per week Long Term Care Specialist, White Collar Grade 8, Job Code 1081 INCREASE HOURS OF EXISTING POSITIONS Department of Social Services 1.0 FTE, Registered Professional Nurse, White Collar Labor Grade 14, Job Code 1565, Position ID #1306, increase the standard workweek and the approved hours of the position and incumbent from 35 to 40 hours per week Facilities 16.0 FTE, Cleaners, Blue Collar Labor Grade 5, Job Code 7801, increase the standard workweek and the approved hours of the following filled positions (positions #869, 873, 886, 888, 891, 897, 898, 903, 912, 928, 934, 946, 965, 975, 989, and 1000) and incumbents from 35 to 37.5 hours per week 2.0 FTE, Cleaners, Blue Collar Labor Grade 5, Job Code 7801, increase the standard workweek and approved hours of two vacant positions (#910 and #954) from 35 to 37.5 hours per week Health Department 1.0 FTE, Employee Safety & Health Coordinator, Management Grade 83, Job Code 4297, 384 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 position ID # 459, increase the standard workweek and the approved hours of the position from 35 to 40 hours per week Office for the Aging 0.70 FTE, Account Clerk Typist - White Collar Grade 6, Job Code 1504, position ID# 0513, increase the standard workweek and the approved hours of the position and incumbent from 21 to 24.5 hours per week 0.76 FTE Senior Account Clerk Typist - White Collar Grade 9, Job Code 1529, position ID #0529. increase the standard workweek and the approved hours of the position and incumbent from 22.5 to 26.5 hours per week DECREASE HOURS OF EXISTING POSITIONS District Attorney's Office 1.0 FTE, Confidential Investigator, Management Grade 87, Job Code 4203, position ID #403, decrease the standard workweek and the approved hours of the position and incumbent from 40 to 35 hours per week ABOLISH EXISTING POSITIONS Information Technology Services Department 1.0 FTE Administrative/Computer Assistant, 35 -hour per week position. White Collar Grade 12, Job Code 1731, position ID #1194 1.0 FTE Administrative/Computer Assistant, 40 -hour per week position. White Collar Grade 12, Job Code 1731, position ID #394 1.0 FTE Computer Operator/Technician, 35 -hour per week position. White Collar Grade 8, Job Code 1623, position ID #1193 .5 FTE Programmer/Analyst, 20 -hour per week position. White Collar Grade 13, Job Code 1622, position ID #1380. 1.0 FTE Telecommunications Technician, 35 -hour per week position. White Collar Grade 10, Job Code 1678, position ID #396 Department of Social Services 1.0 FTE, 35 -hour per week Long Term Care Specialist, White Collar Grade 8, Job Code 1081, Position ID #1338 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Resolution No. 2015-261: Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funds from Fund Balance to the Medical and Boarding Unit - Sheriff's Office (ID#5958) Ms. Robertson asked that in the future the medical and boarding components of this expense be broken out. 385 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 This resolution was adopted by a short roll call vote. RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Dennis, Vice Chair SECONDER: Peter Stein, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has had a large number of inmates incarcerated in 2015 who have very specific health needs, and WHEREAS, according to New York State law, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for the overall care and expenses that are incurred while they are in the facility, which has resulted in an unforeseeable deficit in the jail medical supplies line, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is directed to make the following 2015 budget adjustment on his books: FROM: A30909000 General Fund Balance $ 104,195 TO: 3150.54354 Medical Supplies $ 104,195 SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting November 10, 2015 RESULT: ACCEP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Legislator AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein November 17, 2015 ********** 386 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 1, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Peter Stein, Member SECONDER: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein NAYS: Dooley Kiefer * * * * * * * * * * Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Chock, seconded by Ms. Kiefer, to hold an executive session at 8:04 p.m. to discuss personnel matters of particular personnel and contract negotiations. A voice vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 13, Noes - 1 (Legislator Sigler). MOTION CARRIED. The meeting returned to open session at 8:46 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. 387 Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes — Approved 1-5-16 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Public Hearing A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 Mr. Lane, Chair, called the public hearing to order at 5:32 p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2015 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2016 and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name �_ Title Will Burbank P Member Carol Chock Member James Dennis Vice Chair Rich John Anna Kelles Dooley Kiefer Daniel Klein Status Present Present Present Arrived Legislator Present Member Present Member Late 5:42 PM Member Present Michael Lane Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Martha Robertson David McKenna Glenn Morey Michael Sigler Peter Stein Chair Present Member Member Member Member Member Member Present Present Late Present 6:12 PM Present Present Poet Laureate Jack Hopper, Poet Laureate, read from a Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas. Economic Development Committee Resolution No. 2015-262: Award of 2015 Tourism Partner Awards (ID#5997) 388 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: James Dennis, Vice Chair AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein EXCUSED: Dooley Kiefer, David McKenna WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program owes its success to the alliance of tourism partners and supporters, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) and Tompkins County Legislature wish to recognize individuals, organizations, and associations who through their actions or activities have made an impact on the local economy by attracting conventioneers and visitors to Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the STPB and the Legislature established a tourism recognition award program in 2006, and WHEREAS, funding exists in the 2015 Tourism Program budget to commemorate tourism partner awards by installing pavers at a trailhead of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, and WHEREAS, Conference Co -Chair Professor Chris Barrett and local conference planners, Craig Ryan and Anna Hammond from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences along with a conference organizing committee consisting of many Cornell students and partners, planned and implemented the 2nd International Conference on Global Food Security hosted by Cornell University between October 11th and 15th, 2015, resulting in at least 500 hotel room nights, as well as thousands of visitor dollars spent in shops, restaurants, and other businesses, and WHEREAS, Diane Hicks -Hughes has coordinated the New York State High School Girls Swimming and Diving Championships on behalf of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association each November at Ithaca College since 2012, resulting in over 800 annual hotel room nights, as well as thousands of visitor dollars spent in shops, restaurants, and other businesses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, That Chris Barrett, Craig Ryan, and Anna Hammond; and Diane Hicks -Hughes are awarded a Tourism Partner Award, RESOLVED, further, That the County Legislature thanks Chris Barrett, Craig Ryan, and Anna Hammond and the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and Diane Hicks -Hughes and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for positively impacting the local economy. SEQR ACTION: TYPE I1-20 * * * * * * * * * * Presentation of Tourism Awards Mr. Lane recognized Bruce Stoff, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and 389 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Jennifer Tavares, Chamber of Commerce President, who assisted in presenting the Tompkins Tourism Partner Awards as follows: o 2nd International Conference on Global Food Security - Hosted by Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Chris Barrett, Anna Hammond, and Craig Ryan o New York State High School Girls Swimming and Diving Championships - Hosted by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association - Diane Hicks -Hughes At this time Ms. Robertson also acknowledged the good work Mr. Stoff has done over the last ten years and wished him well in his new endeavors. Ms. Kiefer arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Margot Brinn, City of Ithaca resident, introduced her grandchildren Carrie and Noah and friend Quazi. She spoke in support of the effort to reduce global emissions and asked that consideration be given to the way cars contribute to emissions and global warming. She asked the Legislature to keep development dense and to no longer allow development in the rural areas. Victor Tiffany, Danby resident, said Trans -Pacific Partnership (TPP) will make climate change much worse for a variety of reasons including more shipping as more global trading will be transported by ships. It will be outsourcing jobs and it will build -in natural gas infrastructure if it passes. He just learned and reported that Congressman Tom Reed is going to oppose the Trans -Pacific Partnership and Mr. Tiffany will continue to push TPP free zones. Bob Howarth, Town of Ulysses resident, said he attended the Climate Conference in Paris. The target that was unanimously supported is ambitious but very needed. The nations of the world going into the agreement have gone into voluntary emission reductions but it will not be enough. All scientists said to meet the target the United States will have to be free of fossil use by 2035. New York played a big role in the meeting as did Tompkins County. He urged this County to continue to provide leadership and provide an example to the rest of the State and country and move to a no -carbon future. Tony Ingraffea, Village of Lansing resident, spoke concerning the West Dryden Pipeline proposed by NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas). He presented information to document his statement that the pipeline will have 700,000 cubic feet of new natural gas (methane) to be burned and this will result in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the County of over 30%. We need to decrease emissions by 80% in 2050 and it can't be done without a reduction of natural gas of at least 2050. Brian Eden, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke concerning global climate warming and commended Tompkins County for all of things it has done to reduce emissions. Fossil fuels should be left in the ground and there should be no expansion of local infrastructure. Kathy Russell, Town of Dryden resident, thanked the Legislature for its resolution urging the State to increase the Minimum Wage to a living wage. She also commended the Tompkins County for the Energy Road Map. She spoke of the need to phase out methane immediately and said the 1.5 degrees should be the greenhouse gas reduction benchmark. She referred to an article that was published on the 390 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative website and a statement of a working group. Dave Bradley, Town of Dryden resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noted that green energy is being associated with poor economic performance, whereas green energy is good for the economy. He spoke of economic activity that will be built in Germany because of a $50 billion in stimulus money. Kay Wagner, Dryden resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and said we need to start locally and build a model that others can follow. Tompkins County should have 80% reduction by 2030 instead of 50%. Joel Gagnon, Town of Danby resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and said we need incentives to get from where we are to where we need to be. He urged the County to do whatever it can to adopt a carbon tax because it is the best way to get where we need to be. Also he said steps along the way should be re -visited. Mr. McKenna arrived at this time. Emily Adams, Town of Caroline resident, said climate change is an important issue and spoke about how people need to take action now to save the planet before it is too late. Nancy Norton, Town of Dryden resident, spoke of what climate change will mean for the world and is unsure if she wants to have great grandchildren. Scotland has an energy plan and she hopes Tompkins County can take actions as a community that the country and world need to take. Elmer Ewing, Town of Ithaca resident, said if they build it they will come. There is no doubt if we build gas infrastructure the gas will come and it will stay for decades. The presence of the gas build- out will discourage us from making the shift that should have taken place by now. What happened in Paris was important but it was not sufficient. The group here today is here because they want to see meaningful and dedicated action at the County level. The fracking moratorium happened because counties made a difference. The moratorium alone is not enough. He asked the Legislature to set an example that the rest of New York can follow and when New York takes action other places will follow. Peg Unsworth, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke of Tompkins County being noticed in Paris and said it should continue to lead the way on climate change and minimum wage. John Dennis, Village of Lansing resident, suggested using the Europeans' example of shutting cars off at red lights and changing the regulations. He reported there will be an article in the Ithaca Times concerning the pollution from the Power Plant. Joe Wilson, Town of Dryden resident, spoke of the West Dryden pipeline and said it will increase global warming. Right now everyone is either silent or supports the West Dryden pipeline. This means that everyone who is in support of the pipeline is supportive of global warming. The County has goals in the Comprehensive Plan and draft Energy Road Map it wants to achieve but not one of them will be achieved if the West Dryden pipeline is installed. Marty Hiller, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke about climate change and stated we are in a state of emergency Immediate actions need to happen and all levels of government need to work together to avert a major catastrophe. 391 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Sara Hess, City of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provided a number of steps the Legislature could take to look out for youth. Peter Ladley, Town of Ithaca resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and said he is more interested in speaking of the wisdom, work, and challenges the group before him have presented. He spoke of the possibilities that exist and building on the record the County has already begun. Jan Lynch, Town of Enfield resident, spoke of the proposed merger of the Mental Health and Public Health leadership. She is the Executive Director of the Finger Lakes Independence Center and the Chair of the Community Mental Health Services Board. The Board has been considering this proposal since July and took some actions at their last meeting. There was unanimous support to create a task force and create a long-range plan. She reported the vote to support the proposal for the leadership and to appoint Frank Kruppa for a four-year term was: 7 in support, 4 opposed, 1 abstention, 1 on leave of absence, 1 out sick, and 1 excused. However, all board members agreed that the process was poorly handled could have been done differently. Irene Weiser, Town of Caroline resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. She spoke of the red symbolism in the room and said the window of opportunity is closing and we are in an emergency state. She asked that there be a shift in this body in the way it addresses that emergency. She has been encouraged by the conversations but has still heard comments that are counter to that. She said there will be no second chance. It is a hard and difficult time but asked as community leaders to stand up and lead or we will never get there. Jonathan Comstock, Town of Caroline resident, said he was one of the people who helped lead the Solar Tompkins program now Heat Smart Tompkins He spoke of the importance to keep jobs and money in the County. We need to show examples of how communities can move forward and make a change. John Burger, Town of Dryden resident, spoke in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He shared information from 2008 about whether coal ash is toxic and said after testing many wells they found very high quantities of toxins. He said there are things that can be done such as not allowing the power plants to convert to natural gas. Brad McFall, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about climate justice and said this has grown tremendously in the faith community and is now recognized throughout the County as an interfaith community interested in climate change. Gay Nicholson, Lansing resident, praised the many speakers this evening who offered great comments and also thanked the Legislature for the leadership so far. She served on the Energy Road Map Steering Committee and all Legislators should receive a copy in early 2016; there is a role for all Legislators in drafting an implementation strategy. She encouraged all Legislators to read and become familiar with the document and to help educate elected bodies throughout the County to become familiar as well. The County doesn't have a lot of power in many of these areas but it has the ability to coordinate and encourage collaboration. Anne Drake, Lansing resident and employee at the Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic, spoke about the Mental Health/Public Health leadership proposal and said Frank Kruppa is the best leader she has ever seen, his calm demeanor, combined with his clear and articulate way of communication is something the Department hasn't experienced. He offers an open-door policy, is clear and fair, and is the 392 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 epitome of a great leader. She urged the Legislature to support the proposal that he become the Commissioner of Mental Health. Betsy Doling, City of Ithaca resident, expressed support of the passionate commitment to climate change represented tonight. She also spoke in support of the proposed resolution for the current plan to authorize the expansion of duties for the Mental Health Commissioner position. She has worked closely with Frank Kruppa in the last nine months in many aspects and is currently in the midst of a number of projects. She believes a natural bridge between the two departments has been created and Mr. Kruppa is an instrumental part of the leadership team. She has been impressed with his ability to quickly grasp to become familiar with the Mental Health Department and its regulations and identify needs for change and improvements. He is extremely supportive and is key to the Department's ongoing success. He has been a stabilizing factor in the department. Report from a Municipal Official(s) There was no Municipal Official present. Appointments Approved Under the Consent Agenda Advisory Board Appointments (ID#6009) RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Anna Kelles, Member AYES: Will Burbank, Carol Chock, James Dennis, Rich John, Anna Kelles, Dooley Kiefer, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Martha Robertson, David McKenna, Glenn Morey, Michael Sigler, Peter Stein Board of Health - terms expire December 31, 2021 Susan Merkel - At -large representative Edward Koppel - Physician representative Human Rights Commission Artemis Tapliga - term expires December 31, 2017 Tracy Sault - term expires December 31, 2016 Josephine Carcich - term expires December 31, 2018 Amos Malone - term expires December 31, 2018 Office for the Aging Advisory Committee - terms expire December 31, 2018 Susan Hatch Peggy Merrill Charles Hart Ronda Ketcham Regina Gold Personal Emergency Response Service Advisory Board - terms expire December 31, 2017 Kenneth Lansing - Sheriff representative Nancy McKeon - representative of an agency representing aging or disabled 393 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Beth Harrington - representative of an agency representing aging or disabled Substance Abuse Subcommittee - term expires December 31, 2019 Susan Crowell - Community Mental Health Services Board representative Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee - term expires December 31, 2019 Ellia Switzer - Community Member representative Mental Health Subcommittee - terms expire December 31, 2019 Larry Roberts - Community Mental Health Services Board representative Nancy Suci - Community Member representative Community Mental Health Services Board - terms expire December 31, 2019 Larry Roberts Sheila McEnery Youth Services Board Ronny Hardaway - Village of Lansing representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Strategic Tourism Planning Board - terms expire December 31, 2018 Sue Perlgut - Arts/Culture representative Anne Kellerman - At -large representative Stephen Nunley - At -large representative Christy Agnese - Ithaca College representative Steven Hugo - At -large representative Andrew Zepp - At -large representative Water Resources Council - term expires December 31, 2016 Sarah Johnson Dwyer - At -large representative Environmental Management Council Roger Yonkin - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Carolyn Peterson - At -large representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Pegi Ficken - Town of Groton representative; term expires December 31, 2017 Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Lisa Holmes - County staff representative; term expires December 31, 2018 Resolutions Approved Under the Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOP TED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Martha Robertson, Member SECONDER: Anna Kelles, Member AYES: Burbank, Chock, Dennis, John, Kelles, Kiefer, Klein, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, Robertson, McKenna, Morey, Sigler, Stein Resolution No. 2015-263: Authorization to Disburse Funds - County Administration (ID#6037) 394 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 15, 2015 WHEREAS, it is necessary to specify annually the manner of disbursement of appropriated funds, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed to disburse all appropriated funds up to the amount of the appropriation included in the 2016 budget, provided that whenever a contract is required funds will be disbursed in accordance with the terms of said agreement. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-264: Authorization to Sign Drafts (Checks) - County Administrator (ID#6036) WHEREAS, it is necessary, annually, to authorize a Tompkins County official to sign all Tompkins County drafts (checks), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That during 2016 the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to sign all drafts of the County of Tompkins and to delegate this authority to the Finance Director, RESOLVED, further, That County Officials acting in their official capacity as custodians or other representatives of clients have authority to sign checks in furtherance of their fiduciary responsibilities. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2015-265: Delegating to the Finance Director of the County of Tompkins, New York, the Power To Authorize the Issuance of and to Sell $10,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes of Said County in Anti cipation of Receip t of State Aid During the Fiscal Year of Said County Commencing January 1, 2016 (ID#6035) WHEREAS, it is prudent to allow for the possible issuance of revenue anticipation notes should there be a cash-flow problem resulting from delays in State Aid during 2016, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, by the Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York as follows: Section 1. The power to authorize the issuance of and to sell $10,000,000 revenue anticipation notes of the County of Tompkins, New York, including renewals thereof, in anticipation of the receipt of State Aid due said County during the fiscal year of said County commencing January 1, 2016, is hereby delegated to the Finance Director, the chief fiscal officer of said County. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be determined by the Finance Director, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II -20 * ********* 395 Minutes Tompkins County Legis