PUBLIC COMMENT

 

MINUTES: JUNE 16, 1997 (REGULAR MEETING), JUNE 23, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING)

 

A)__________PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 11-1997: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH NYNEX CREDIT CORPORATION FOR CENTREX SERVICES.

 

B)__________PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: LOCAL LAW INTRO 14-1997: AMENDING CHAPTERS 107 AND 110 OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY CHARTER TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF LEGISLATORS.

 

C)__________PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 15-1997: GIVING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY THE POWER TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND FILE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

 

D)__________PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 16-1997: GIVING THE BOARD OF ETHICS THE POWER TO APPROVE A REPORTING OFFICER’S OR EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WHICH FURNISHED GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE COUNTY DURING SUCH PERSON’S SERVICE TO THE COUNTY WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE REPORTING OFFICER’S OR EMPLOYEE’S TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COUNTY.

 

E)__________PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 17-1997: GIVING THE BOARD OF ETHICS THE POWER TO APPROVE A REPORTING OFFICER’S OR EMPLOYEE’S POSITION AS A PAID CONSULTANT TO THE COUNTY OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE REPORTING OFFICER’S OR EMPLOYEE’S TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COUNTY.

 

A)__________UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: (HOME RULE REQUEST) RES 118-1997: SUPPORTING A.1199-B, "AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW, IN RELATION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO CARRY OR POSSESS A PISTOL OR REVOLVER IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUCH LAW RELATING THERETO". [NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 23RD. IT APPEARS ON THIS AGENDA FOR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY.]

 

B)__________UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: (HOME RULE REQUEST) RES 119-1997: SUPPORTING S. , "AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW, IN RELATION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO CARRY OR POSSESS A PISTOL OR REVOLVER IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUCH LAW RELATING THERETO".

 

 

C)___________UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: ACT 97-1997: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT, PLACE, OPERATE, REPLACE, REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES, PEDESTALS, CONDUITS, A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL VAULT, A CROSS BOX, MANHOLES, CABLES, WIRES AND FIXTURES UPON, OVER AND UNDER CERTAIN PROPERTY ALONG PLAYLAND PARKWAY IN RYE. [NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 23RD. IT APPEARS ON THIS AGENDA FOR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY.]

 

1)__COMMUNICATIONS:

A)__________COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND BOND ACTS REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE COURTHOUSE.

1)__________TRANSMITTING THE 1997/1998 PROPOSED WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET. [BUDGET ON FILE]

2)__________ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT FROM J.W. O’CONNOR AND COMPANY FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WHICH WILL BE USED TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND REDUCE UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WESTCHESTER MALL.

3)__________TRANSMITTING BUS SERVICE CHANGES ON THE BEE-LINE SYSTEM THAT WILL GO INTO EFFECT SEPTEMBER 2, 1997.

4)__________REAPPOINTING KATHLEEN M. KANE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

5)__________REAPPOINTING CHARLES GRAVEN AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD.

6)__________REAPPOINTING LOUIS D’ALISO AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

7)__________APPOINTING ROBERT A. ARRUDA AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

8)__________REAPPOINTING ANTHONY LANDI AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

9)__________PROPOSED LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE TAXI AND LIMOUSINE COMMISSION.

 

B)__________HON. ROBERT DARCY: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGARDING THE OCTOBER 29, 1996 MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINORITY AFFAIRS.

C)__________HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING THE DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED "COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS" FROM THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE.

D)__________HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING A "REQUEST" FROM THE STATE DEC TO THE VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT ASKING FOR EXCEEDINGLY DETAILED INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED IN A VERY SHORT FRAME.

E)__________HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER IN RESPONSE TO THE LETTER SENT TO HIM BY SOME MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REGARDING RENT REGULATIONS.

F)__________HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A COPY OF HIS MEMORANDUM TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS RE: PROHIBITING BUSES ON THE SPRAIN BROOK PARKWAY.

G)__________HON. THOMAS GEORGE OROS: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM A CONSTITUENT REGARDING AN AIR TRAFFIC PROBLEM HE IS EXPERIENCING IN NORTHERN WESTCHESTER.

H)__________COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED DONALD PUGNI AND MARIANNE PUGNI V. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER BY PAYMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER TO DONALD PUGNI AND MARIANNE PUGNI IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.

I)__________HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER FROM THE MAYOR TO LARCHMONT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION URGING HIM TO USE FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL BOND ACT TO CARRY OUT THE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REPAIRS NEEDED IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

J)__________HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER FROM THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS URGING THE COUNTY TO BAN SMOKING ON THE LINES AT PLAYLAND.

K)__________CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING THE DESIGNATION OF DEPUTIES FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.

L)__________HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS: TRANSMITTING THE WORKING DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER FROM THE COUNTY TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH CARE CORPORATION. [ON FILE]

M)__________CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING AN OFFICIAL ORDER OF THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GIVING NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT ON MOUNT KISCO-MILLWOOD ROAD, S.H. 587, TOWN OF NEW CASTLE, WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

N)__________HON. ANDREW DONOVAN: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN REGARDING THE SEGMENTED EQUALIZATION RATE.

O)__________HON. GEORGE LATIMER AND HON. PAUL NOTO: FORWARDING CORRESPONDENCE FROM VARIOUS MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS REGARDING THE PROBLEMS POSED BY CANADA GEESE.

 

P)__________HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: FORWARDING A COPY OF A MEMO TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 456 REGARDING THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOLICITS BIDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PRE-SCHOOL AGE HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.

Q)__________HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM A YONKERS RESIDENT REQUESTING THAT HIS FATHER BE HONORED FOR HIS SACRIFICES DURING WORLD WAR II.

R)__________HON. JOSEPH DELFINO: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COALITION TO PROTECT NORTH WHITE PLAINS AND WHITE PLAINS SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A NOISE BARRIER ON THE CROSS WESTCHESTER PARKWAY.

S)__________HON. JOSEPH DELFINO: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE WHITE PLAINS BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION REGARDING THE NEGLECTED MEDIANS ON MAMARONECK AVENUE AND NORTH STREET.

T)__________HON. LOIS BRONZ: FORWARDING A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.

 

A)__________NOTICE OF CLAIM: MARK BRENNER, ESQ.

 

A)__________COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: RES__________1997: SUSPENDING RULES 9 AND 11 OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY WITH REGARD TO THE 1997/1998 PROPOSED WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET.

 

1)__________RES__________1997: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1997/1998 PROPOSED WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET. [PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR _____________AT_______.]

2)__________RES__________1997: ADOPTING THE RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 1997/1998 PROPOSED WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET.

 

3)__________ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN IMA’S WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES PURSUANT TO WHICH THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES WOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.

 

4)__________ACT__________1997: AMENDING THE 1997 CAPITAL BUDGET (+$2,200,000 - REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 16/34).

 

5)__________ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO BE USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 16/34.

 

6)__________(BOND) ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 IN BONDS - REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 16/34.

 

7)__________ACT__________1997: AMENDING THE 1997 COUNTY CAPITAL BUDGET (-$1,500,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES; +$1,500,000 NON-COUNTY).

 

 

8)__________ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PHASE II OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT.

 

9)__________(BOND) ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,615,000 IN BONDS - PHASE II STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT.

 

10)_________RES_______1997: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE FOR A SINGLE SCHOOL TAX LIEN DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1 FOR TOWNS WHICH AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS. [PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR ______________AT_______; LOCAL LAW INTRO______1997.

 

11)__________(BOND) ACT__________1997: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 IN BONDS - MAJOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

 

C)__________COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: RES__________1997: REAPPOINTING MATTHEW J. ALONGI AS A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.

 

1)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JESSE D. CRELL, P.E. AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

2)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID L. SNYDER, ESQ. AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

3)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LEWIS F. LESLIE AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

4)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT ZIPF AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

5)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF HERMAN BATES AS A MEMBER OF REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

6)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE F. HOSEY AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL.

 

7)__________RES___________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RITA PLATE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL.

 

8)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANNETTE L. GUARINO, ESQ. AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL.

 

9)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK S. HERRMANN AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD.

 

10)_________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE J. MOTTARELLA AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

11)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER W. BONHAG AS A MEMBER OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD.

 

12)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LOWELL J. TOOLEY, P.E. AS A MEMBER OF THE PROFESSIONAL PREQUALIFICATION BOARD.

 

13)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NOEL SHAW AS A MEMBER OF THE PROFESSIONAL PREQUALIFICATION BOARD.

 

14)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF S. RICHARD LEPRE AS A MEMBER OF THE PROFESSIONAL PREQUALIFICATION BOARD.

 

15)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH C. MORREALE AS A MEMBER OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD.

 

16)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JEANNE RICHMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD.

 

17)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LINDA MARTIN, ESQ. AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS.

 

18)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANGELO J. RUBINO AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS.

 

19)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE B. EICHLER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS.

 

20)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PARIS V. MASTRODDI AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS.

 

21)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPPOINTMENT OF LESLEY STEIN AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

22)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PHYLLIS HYACINTHE AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

23)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHEILA ZIVE AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

24)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CECILE SINGER AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

25)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN RIVERA AS A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH BOARD.

 

26)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM SHANDS AS A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH BOARD.

 

27)__________RES__________1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE ILSE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION BOARD.

 

D)__________COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 11-1997: AMENDING LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 5-1989 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH NYNEX CREDIT CORPORATION FOR CENTREX SERVICES.

 

1)__________ACT_________1997: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO COOPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH HE TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, TOWN OF PELHAM AND THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM MANOR TO UNDERTAKE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, AND THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED.

 

7)__MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS:

A)__________6TH DISTRICT (MR. NOTO): MOVE THAT WHEN THE BOARD ADJOURNS, IT ADJOURNS TO MEET ON _______________1997 AT ____________.

 

ON MOTION OF LEGISLATOR ____________,

THE BOARD ADJOURNS.