ALLEGANY
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 28, 2008
** APPROVED
The regular meeting of the Board of
Legislators was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall,
who then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Invocation was given by Legislator Pullen.
ROLL CALL: 14 Present; 1 Absent (Legislator
O’Grady).
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
The Board meeting minutes of July 14,
2008 were approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by
Legislator Truax and carried.
PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR:
Chairman Crandall granted privilege
of the floor to Public Health Director Lori Ballengee, who spoke about the Allegany
County Cancer Services Colors for Life Cancer Awareness Night. Legislators were presented with t-shirts to commemorate
this fundraising event, which will be held on Saturday, August 2, from 5 to 10
p.m., at the
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,
COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:
1. Chairman
Crandall presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Town of
2. A
reminder was given for an invitation to attend and present trophies for the
Annual Kids’ Fishing Contest at the Andover Wetlands on August 2 from 8 a.m. to
3 p.m.
3. A
reminder was announced for the ACCORD/Allegany Business Center Graduation
Ceremony for the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program on July 30.
4. A
reminder was given for the Department of Environmental Conservation’s public
hearing on their proposed rule to eliminate open burning. The public hearing will be held on Thursday,
August 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Legislative Board Chambers. An information session has also been
scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m.
5. An
invitation was received to attend the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Legislators’ Luncheon and Open House on July 30 at 12:30 p.m. at the BOCES
Career and
APPOINTMENT:
Chairman Crandall, in a joint
measure with Crystal Abers, Chairman of the Cattaraugus County Board of
Legislators, has appointed the following to serve on the CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD YOUTH COUNCIL:
Vicky Vecchiarella of
Linda Edstrom of
Becky Brown of
two-year term expiring
December 31, 2008
PROCLAMATION:
Chairman Crandall will be proclaiming
the week of August 1-7, 2008 as Breastfeeding Week in the
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION
NO. 123-08
RESOLUTION TO REQUEST GOVERNOR PATERSON AND
TO COMPLETE THE APPALACHIAN
(CORRIDOR U-1 I-99 AND CORRIDOR T I-86)
Offered by:
Public Works Committee
WHEREAS, Governors
have made commitments to the revitalization and improvement of the economy of
“Upstate”
WHEREAS, Steuben
County, along U.S. Route 15 (I-99), and thirteen other counties along U.S.
Route 17 (I-86) corridor make up the three Local
WHEREAS, U.S.
Route 15 (I-99) Corridor U-1 and U.S. Route 17 (I-86) Corridor T are New York
State's section of the thirteen state Appalachian
WHEREAS, completing
the I-99 U-1 Corridor fulfills the desires of both the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and the State of New York to accelerate economic development
opportunities in the area of Appalachia as well as respond to the increasing
traffic volumes (primarily commercial vehicles) in the Route 15 Corridor since
the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and
WHEREAS, U.S.
Route 15 is the only north/south route in Central Pennsylvania that serves as a
vital and direct link between western New York and Canada and the ports of
Baltimore and Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic states, and
WHEREAS, completing
Corridor T, which terminates in Broome County at I-81, and the U-1 Corridor in
Steuben County will complete the ADHS in New York State, and
WHEREAS, the New
York I-86 Economic
WHEREAS, Governor
Pataki and the New York State Department of Transportation committed to a
ten-to-twelve year construction program to complete the Route 17 conversion to
I-86 beginning with the first designation (177 miles Chemung County west to
Pennsylvania) on December 3, 1999, and
WHEREAS, the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has projected a completion date for
the conversion of Route 15 to Interstate standards (I-99) to the New York State
border by the end of 2010, and
WHEREAS, the
designation of New York State Route 17 to I-86 and Route 15 to I-99 will
provide a highway network with connection to every Interstate Highway located
within New York State and Interstates leading into Pennsylvania, and
WHEREAS, the
Appalachian Regional Commission has recently released a study the “Economic
Impact of Completing the Appalachian
RESOLVED:
1. That
the Allegany County Board of Legislators does hereby express its support for
those projects contained within the 2005 Transportation Bond Act and the
Transportation Plan for the State of New York Department of Transportation.
2. That this Board does hereby urge the
Governor and the New York State Legislature to advance funding necessary to
expedite the timetables set forth and complete the ADHS in
3. That the Clerk of this Board is hereby
authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
Governor David A. Paterson, Senate Temporary President and Majority Leader
Joseph Bruno, Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver, State Senator Catharine
M. Young and Assemblymen Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio, Transportation
Commissioner Astrid Glynn, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Thomas W.
Libous, Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation Chairman David Gantt,
Empire State
Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. McCormick 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 124-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, the
proposed Allegany County Comprehensive Plan has undergone the appropriate
environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed Allegany County Comprehensive Plan has been referred to the county and
regional planning boards as well as to the legislative bodies and to the planning
boards of each municipality within Allegany County for review and
recommendation, and
WHEREAS, upon
proper notice being given a public hearing was held on June 23, 2008 with
regard to the proposed Allegany County Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, there
has been no public comment or objections noted to the proposed Allegany County
Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, it
appears that all appropriate legal steps leading up to the adoption of the
proposed Allegany County Comprehensive Plan have been taken and that adoption
of the proposed Allegany County Comprehensive Plan is in the best interest of
the County, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That
Allegany County does hereby adopt the proposed Allegany County Comprehensive
Plan as its county comprehensive plan.
2. That the Clerk of the Board of
Legislators is authorized and directed to file the County Comprehensive Plan in
the Office of the County Clerk and file a copy of the same in the Office of the
County Planning Board, with the Secretary of State, and with the clerk of each
town and village within Allegany County.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 124-08
included: Several of the legislators expressed
their appreciation to all those who worked diligently on the Comprehensive Plan
project. Chairman Crandall recognized
the Comprehensive Planning Committee members: Charles Jessup (Chair),
RESOLUTION
NO. 125-08
RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, the
Comprehensive Plan Committee was charged with preparing the Allegany County
Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, the
work of that committee is now complete with the adoption of the County
Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, the County Comprehensive Plan sets forth a
number of goals for the future development of the County, and
WHEREAS, the
proper implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan will require an ongoing
concerted effort, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That the
Comprehensive Plan Planning Committee is hereby dissolved.
2. That
a new committee to be known as the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group
consisting of seven (7) members, all of whom are to be residents of Allegany
County, is hereby created.
3. That the Comprehensive Plan
Implementation Group shall be responsible for developing plans for educating
municipalities and the public about the County Comprehensive Plan and
developing strategies for its implementation.
4. That the Chair of the Board of
Legislators shall be responsible for making appointments to the committee.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 126-08
AMENDMENT OF NON-UNIT SALARY
PLAN
Offered by: Personnel Committee
RESOLVED:
1. The title of Supervisor Public Health
Education, Grade 6 in the Non-Unit Salary Plan is moved to the PEF Union Salary
Plan and will remain in the same Grade 6 level.
2. This resolution shall take effect on
July 29, 2008.
Moved by: Mr. Hall Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo: Regarding Resolution No. 126-08, the position
of Supervisor Public Health Education was vacant at the time of the recognition
of the PEF
RESOLUTION
NO. 127-08
UPGRADING ONE MOTOR VEHICLE
CASHIER/EXAMINER AND
ONE SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE
CASHIER EXAMINER IN
Offered by:
Personnel Committee
WHEREAS, the
Human Resources and Civil Service Department has upgraded one position of Motor
Vehicle Cashier/Examiner and one position of Senior Motor Vehicle Cashier
Examiner in the
RESOLVED:
1. That the position of Motor Vehicle Cashier/Examiner in the
2. This resolution shall take effect on
January 1, 2009.
Moved by: Mr. Hall Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo: Regarding Resolution No. 127-08, the position
upgrades followed Human Resources review and update of duties and job
specifications based on New York State Department of Motor Vehicles expanded
duty requirements. The new enhanced
driver’s licenses will result in higher reimbursement that will more than cover
the upgrades.)
RESOLUTION
NO. 128-08
ABOLISHING ONE POSITION OF
SENIOR COUNSELOR AND
FOUR POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING COUNSELORS AND RECLASSIFICATION OF FOUR POSITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
COUNSELORS (UNIT GRADE 15) TO
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT COUNSELORS
(UNIT GRADE 17)
IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
OFFICE
Offered by:
Personnel and Ways and Means Committees
RESOLVED:
1. That one position of Senior Counselor is abolished and four positions of
Employment and Training Counselors are abolished in the Office of Employment
and Training.
2. That four positions of Employment and
Training Counselors (Unit Salary Plan, Grade 15) are reclassified to Senior
Employment Counselors (Unit Salary Plan, Grade 17), effective June 30, 2008.
Moved by: Mr. Hall Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo: The request for Resolution No. 128-08 was in
response to the resignation/retirement of a Senior Counselor effective June 27,
2008. The reclassification of positions was
considered necessary as an option to distribute the workload among this group,
given the ongoing decline in federal/state funding to support Employment and
A motion was made by Legislator
Ungermann and seconded by Legislator Kruger to TABLE Resolution Intro. No.
132-08 (Abolishing One Position of Deputy Sheriff and Creating One Position of
Correction Officer and One Position of Corrections Sergeant in the Sheriff’s
Department) in order to allow more time for study of the issue by Legislators,
the County Attorney, and the County’s labor negotiator. The motion to table was DEFEATED following a
roll call vote of 6 Ayes, 8 Noes, and 1 Absent (Voting No: Crandall, Dibble,
Fanton, Hall,
RESOLUTION
NO. 129-08
ABOLISHING ONE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF
AND
CREATING ONE POSITION OF CORRECTION OFFICER
AND ONE POSITION OF CORRECTIONS SERGEANT IN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Offered by:
Public Safety Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That
one position of Deputy Sheriff is abolished in the Sheriff’s Department.
2. That one position of Correction Officer
and one position of Corrections Sergeant are created in the Sheriff's
Department.
3. That the Public Safety Committee
approves the filling of the positions of Correction Officer and Corrections
Sergeant created herein and refers the matter of the filling of such positions
to the Ways and Means Committee.
Moved by: Mr. Dibble Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 10
Ayes, 4 Noes, 1 Absent
Voting
No: Benson, Kruger, Truax, Ungermann
(Memo: Regarding Resolution No. 129-08, there is
presently a vacant Deputy Sheriff position resulting from a retirement. The Sheriff requested that the vacant
position be abolished and a new position of Correction Officer be created in
its place, which would save substantially in training costs. There is also a vacancy in the Civil Division
for a Civil Deputy due to a recent transfer.
The Civil responsibilities will be assigned to an existing C-line
Sergeant, which creates an opening on that shift for a Sergeant. The Sheriff would like to fill that vacancy
with a Corrections Sergeant, as that will be the primary responsibility of that
supervisory post.)
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 129-08
included: Legislator Kruger noted that
there are two separate issues combined in one resolution, and although he supports
the Corrections Sergeant position, he is now compelled to not support either. Legislator Reynolds pointed out that there
was a difference in opinion about the requirements to backfill or fill a
position that doesn’t exist, but he’d still like to move the issue ahead. At some point it could be taken to arbitration
to sort it out. Legislator Truax noted
that could be addressed during the collective bargaining negotiations currently
taking place. Legislator Reynolds noted
that the contract can be interpreted a couple of different ways. Some feel that when the Deputy position
became vacant, we should backfill from within and advance our own personnel. The Sheriff has the authority to control his employees,
and if someone retires, he should be able to eliminate a position he feels is
no longer needed.
RESOLUTION
NO. 130-08
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
CONTINGENT ACCOUNT TO
BOARD OF ELECTIONS CONTRACTUAL
EXPENSES ACCOUNT
Offered by:
Personnel and Ways and Means Committees
RESOLVED:
1. That an amount not to exceed $10,000 is
transferred from Account No. A1990.4 (Contingent) to various accounts within
Account No. A1450 (Elections) to become compliant with the new HAVA
regulations.
Moved by: Mr. Hall Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 10
Ayes, 4 Noes, 1 Absent
Voting
No: Kruger, McCormick, Russo, Truax
(Memo: The transfer referred to in Resolution No.
130-08 is necessary to cover mandated expenses for the implementation of HAVA
Ballot Marking Devices for each polling place in the County. None of these expenses were budgeted for
services and training in 2008, as they were unanticipated. Included are costs associated with machine
programming, truck rental and delivery of machines, extra custodian pay, and
tech training.)
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 130-08
included: Legislator Ungermann clarified
that this was one of the problems with having the new voting system. The extra expenses for transporting machines
to the polling places was impossible to budget for, and we were given no choice
in the matter. Legislator Pullen noted
that back when this issue was coming down from the federal and state governments,
the County was assured that no local funds would be involved. We need to remind our state and federal
representatives of this broken promise.
Legislator Reynolds commented that we’re not only being mandated with
the new machines, but now also have to transport them both ways to 34 different
voting districts using an air-ride truck.
The cost is prohibitive. Chairman
Crandall will be writing a letter to our representatives listing the effects
this issue will have on the County’s budget.
RESOLUTION
NO. 131-08
APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION OF
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS AGREEMENTS WITH FOURTEEN
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
WHEREAS, fourteen central
school districts have agreed to provide transportation for County preschool
children with handicapping conditions, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That each Agreement titled “Agreement
Concerning the Transportation of Preschool Children with Handicapping
Conditions” for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, with the respective
Central School Districts of Alfred-Almond, Andover, Arkport, Belfast,
Bolivar-Richburg, Canaseraga, Cuba-Rushford, Fillmore, Genesee Valley, Pioneer,
Portville, Scio, Wellsville and Whitesville is approved; the Chairman of this
Board being authorized to execute all such Agreements.
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 131-08: It was noted that this option for handling
the handicapped preschool children transportation was initially spearheaded by
former Legislator Lee Frair about 17 years ago, and it has saved the County a
significant amount of money.
Resolution Intro. No. 135-08 (Resolution Dated July 28, 2008; A Resolution
Approving Applications to the State Comptroller’s Office in Connection with the
Proposed Sewer District No. 1 and Water District No. 2) was not
pre-filed and was considered from the floor on a motion made by Legislator Hall,
seconded by Legislator Reynolds and carried.
RESOLUTION
NO. 132-08
RESOLUTION DATED JULY 28, 2008
A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS TO
THE STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE IN CONNECTION
WITH
THE PROPOSED SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 AND WATER
DISTRICT NO. 2
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, after all proceedings were duly had and
taken the County Board of Legislators has duly approved the establishment of
Sewer District No. 1 and Water District No. 2 and the construction of the
improvements therefor, subject to State Comptroller's approval as to the
expenditures therefor, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the
Section 1. The applications to the State
Comptroller's office attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B have been
prepared at the direction of the Board of Legislators and the Board believes
the contents of each application to be accurate.
Section 2. The Board of Legislators has determined
that the improvements for each of the proposed Districts are in the public
interest and will not constitute an undue burden on the property which will
bear the cost thereof and that all real property to be so assessed will be
benefited by the proposed improvements and no benefited property has been
excluded from the boundaries of the Districts.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Moved by: Mr. Hall Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Reynolds 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo: The sewer and water districts referred to in
Resolution No. 132-08 are located in the Towns of Amity and Angelica, and will
provide service to the Crossroads
Resolution Intro. No.
136-08 (Resolution Approving Agreement between the
RESOLUTION
NO. 133-08
Resolution
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ALLEGANY AND THE ALLEGANY COUNTY SOIL
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONCERNING THE GENESEE RIVER HAZARD MITIGATION
PROJECT
Offered by: Ways and Means Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That the
Agreement between the County of Allegany and the Allegany County Soil and Water
Conservation District providing for the advancement of funds pending grant
reimbursement is approved.
2. That the Chairman of this Board is
authorized to execute such Agreement.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 13
Ayes, 1 No, 1 Absent
Voting
No: Burdick
(Memo: The agreement referred to in Resolution No.
133-08 will allow for the advancement of sufficient funds to the Soil and Water
Conservation District pending receipt of FEMA and New York State funding, in
order to begin work on two major Genesee River Hazard Mitigation Projects in
the Towns of Amity and Belfast. The
projects will mitigate the impact of river erosion which poses an immediate
threat to private property, as well as a major state highway and railroad.)
Resolution Intro. No.
137-08 (Resolution Directing Notice of District Review of Agricultural District
Number One Pursuant to Section 303-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law) was
not pre-filed and was considered from the floor on a motion made by Legislator Fanton,
seconded by Legislator Pullen and carried.
RESOLUTION
NO. 134-08
RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF DISTRICT
REVIEW OF
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 303-a OF THE AGRICULTURE
AND MARKETS LAW
Offered by:
Public Works Committee
WHEREAS, Agricultural
District Number One, being within the Towns of Allen, Birdsall, Centerville,
Caneadea, Hume, Granger, Grove, New Hudson and Rushford, was created by
Resolution No. 162-2000 on July 10, 2000, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law § 303-a an eight
year review of the District is required, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That
the Clerk of the Board of Legislators is directed to provide proper notice of
such district review, which shall include publication of such notice in a
newspaper having general circulation within the district, as provided for in
Section 303-a subdivision 2.a. of the Agriculture and Markets Law.
2. That the County Agricultural and
Farmland Protection Board is directed to prepare and file with the Board of
Legislators a report in accordance with Section 303-a subdivision 2.b. of the
Agriculture and Markets Law.
Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
Resolution Intro. No.
138-08 (Resolution Requesting that Governor
RESOLUTION
NO. 135-08
Resolution
requesting that governor paterson
disapprove
assembly bill a11743 and senate bill s8699 as
detrimental
to law enforcement and public safety
Offered by: Ways and Means Committee
Whereas, both the New York State Assembly and the
New York State Senate have passed legislation referred to as Assembly Bill
A11743 and Senate Bill S8699, and
WHEREAS, the primary focus of this bill was to deal
with abuses involving pension fraud uncovered in several school districts
across the State, and
WHEREAS, the underlying problems involving pension
fraud in school districts were not problems encountered in Allegany County, and
Whereas, it has come to the attention of this Board
that part of this legislation seeks to amend the requirements and procedures
for obtaining a waiver under Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security
Law, and
WHEREAS, in the area of law enforcement it is
especially critical that the County has the ability to secure the services of
highly trained and seasoned professionals, and
WHEREAS, in both the District Attorney’s Office and
the Sheriff’s Office the County currently employs key individuals who qualify
under existing Section 211 waiver requirements, and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Section 211
waiver requirements will most likely result in the loss of these key
individuals creating an immediate and serious detrimental impact on law
enforcement and public safety in Allegany County, and
WHEREAS, in the area of law enforcement this Board
does not feel acceptable candidates to fill potential vacancies from the loss
of these key individuals are readily available, and
WHEREAS, this Board believes the underlying issues
leading to the proposed legislation can be addressed in a manner that does not
undermine law enforcement and public safety, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That the Allegany County Board of
Legislators hereby urges Governor Paterson to disapprove the bill in its
present form.
2. That certified copies of this
resolution shall be forwarded to Governor David A. Paterson, Senator Catharine
M. Young and members of the Assembly Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble 12
Ayes, 2 Noes, 1 Absent
Voting
No: Kruger, Ungermann
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 135-08
included: Assistant County Attorney
Leslie Haggstrom summarized that the referenced bills address recent litigation
involving attorneys under contract with school districts with memberships in
the pension fund when they weren’t eligible, or “double-dipping.” These bills are an overreaching way to avoid
the problem, and inadvertently include some people who are retired law
enforcement personnel drawing their pension, but also working part-time, which
is entirely legal. The County currently
has individuals working in the Offices of the Sheriff and the District Attorney
under this latter scenario. This
legislation would preclude them from continuing to provide their services and
experience to the County at a good cost.
Resolution Intro. No. 139-08
(Urging State of New York to Modify the Law and Regulations so as to Assist the
RESOLUTION
NO. 136-08
URGING STATE OF
TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF OIL AND GAS
RESOURCES IN THE STATE
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, several
counties in the State of
WHEREAS, seventy
to eighty percent of oil reserves are still in place in
WHEREAS, new technology
has made the renewed production of oil and gas and a revitalization of the oil
and gas industry in
WHEREAS, the
recent rise in the price of oil has made it profitable to pursue oil and gas development
if state regulations and policies are industry friendly, and
WHEREAS, the
Allegany County Board of Legislators had previously adopted Resolution No.
25-2008 urging the state to establish policies that will assist the development
of oil and gas resources in the state, and
WHEREAS, the
State of
WHEREAS, elimination of certain restrictions has
the potential to provide significant economic benefits with little
environmental impact, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That
2. That certified copies of this resolution
be mailed to New York State Governor David A. Paterson, NYS DEC Commissioner
Peter Grannis, the Senate and Assembly En-Con Committee, Senator Catharine M.
Young, Assemblymen Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio, NYSAC, and the
InterCounty Association of Western New York.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
AUDITS:
A motion was made by
Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Kruger and carried, that the audits be
acted upon collectively and by totals.
A motion was made by
Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Hopkins and adopted on a roll call
vote of 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $1,580,482.95
including prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the
County Administrator. (
COMMENTS:
Chairman Crandall
recognized Legislator Daniel Russo, who is the 2008 recipient of the New York
Collegiate Baseball League Eddie and Mini Daub Award for outstanding
contributions to the league. Legislator
Russo has spent the past ten years as owner, general manager, and president of
the Allegany County Nitros, and he serves as the treasurer for the New York
Collegiate Baseball League.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:47 p.m. on a motion made by Legislator
Reynolds, seconded by Legislator Kruger and carried.