Westchester County Board of Legislators

THE COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS MET PURSUANT TO ADJOURNMENT.

THE HONORABLE GEORGE OROS IN THE CHAIR.

THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE MEETING WITH A PRAYER AND SALUTE TO OUR FLAG.

THE ROLL CALL RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

LEGISLATORS: NOTO, LATIMER, ABINANTI, ALBANESE, BRONZ, CARSKY, DARCY, DELFINO, DONOVAN, LAMOTTE, MOSIELLO, SPRECKMAN, STEWART-COUSINS, SWANSON, WISHNIE, YOUNG, CHAIRMAN-17,

MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: MR. NOTO MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING), OCTOBER 6, 1997 (REGULAR MEETING), OCTOBER 6, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING) BE APPROVED - CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 22-1997: IN RELATION TO LICENSING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE, OR WISH TO BE, MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY’S CAUSE AND ORIGIN TEAM PURSUANT TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ARSON ZONE PLAN.

THE CLERK PRESENTED PROOF OF PUBLICATION AND READ THE RULES FOR ITS CONDUCT. THERE WERE NO SPEAKERS.

NO OTHER PERSON WISHING TO BE HEARD, MR. NOTO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND THE MEDICAL CENTER: LOCAL LAW INTRO 23-1997: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO LEASE CERTAIN COUNTY PROPERTY TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH CARE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SIXTY (60) YEARS AND ENTER INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS WITH AN AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS.

THE CLERK PRESENTED PROOF OF PUBLICATION AND READ THE RULES FOR ITS CONDUCT. THERE WERE NINE SPEAKERS.

NO OTHER PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD, MR. NOTO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: RES 220-1997: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF E. VIRGIL CONWAY AS A MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mrs. Bronz, moved to Table Res. 220-1997 until November 17 with the intent of taking said resolution off the Table on November 17.

Said motion was defeated 6-10 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the affirmative.

Mrs. Swanson was out for the vote.

Mr. Delfino then presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted 10-6 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the negative.

Mrs. Swanson was out for the vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: RES 221-1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN J. BRESHNAHAN AS A MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mrs. Bronz, moved to Table Res. 221-1997 until November 17 with the intent of taking said resolution off the Table on November 17.

Said motion was defeated 6-10 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the affirmative.

Mrs. Swanson was out for the vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: RES 222-1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES ADE SIMMONS AS A MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mrs. Bronz, moved to Table Res. 222-1997 until November 17 with the intent of taking said resolution off the Table on November 17.

Said motion was defeated 6-9 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the affirmative.

Mrs. Swanson and Mr. Delfino were out for the vote.

Mr. Delfino then presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted 9-6 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the negative.

Mrs. Swanson and Mr. Delfino were out for the vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: RES 223-1997: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LOUIS H. HEITHAUS AS A MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mrs. Bronz, moved to Table Res. 223-1997 until November 17 with the intent of taking said resolution off the Table on November 17.

Said motion was defeated 6-9 with Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie and Young being recorded in the affirmative.

Mrs. Swanson and Mr. Delfino were out for the vote.

Mrs. Swanson was out for the vote.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ANNUAL AUDITS FOR THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND THE RUTH TAYLOR GERIATRIC AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO AMEND ONE IMA AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE 1997 CONTRACT PROVISIONS OF SERVICES UNDER THE "INVEST-IN-KIDS" URBAN YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN IMA WITH THE CITY OF PEEKSKILL RE: A PROPOSED HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION FUND PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS THE DRUM HILL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN IMA WITH THE VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON RE: A PROPOSED HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS THE BURNHAM BUILDING was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR SPACE AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Noto.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW FORMALLY ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ENABLING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO ASSIST THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS AND ANY OTHER WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF A WESTCHESTER COUNTY LICENSING LAW was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLUMBING LICENSING LAW was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING A

LETTER FROM THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR OF THE CITIZENS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COMMENTING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES’ ANALYSIS OF A PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTION FACILITY FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE MOUNT KISCO MEDICAL GROUP ASKING THAT LEGISLATION BE PASSED TO PROTECT PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES WHO DELAY PAYING LEGITIMATE CLAIMS was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE "COMMITTEE TO SAVE THE GAISMAN PROPERTY" ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE PROPERTY was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on the Environment.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED ISAO KATO, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF HIROKO KATO, DECEASED, V. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER BY PAYMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,030, OF WHICH $600,000 WILL BE PAID TO ISAO KATO INDIVIDUALLY AND $400,030 WILL BE PAID INTO A TRUST was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR WATERSHED AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ALONG WITH A REPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN RESPONSE TO AN INQUIRY INITIATED ON THE ALLIANCE’S BEHALF was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AMENDING SECTION (2) OF ACT NO. 88-1993 ENTITLED "AN ACT DESIGNATING AN ATTORNEY TO BE RETAINED TO REPRESENT FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER, ANTHONY M. MOSCA, IN THE LAWSUIT OF BARBARA ANNIS V. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ANTHONY M. MOSCA AND ERNEST J. COLANERI, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO PAY THE DESIGNATED COUNSEL FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTION" was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED DENNIS DYMEK AND DOROTHY DYMEK V. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, FREDERICK E. FOEPPEL, M.D. AND GEORGE BERK, M.D. BY PAYMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER TO DENNIS DYMEK AND DOROTHY DYMEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED LEE BRIAN KARASIK, AN INFANT, BY HIS PARENTS AND NATURAL GUARDIANS, MONA KARASIK AND STEVEN KARASIK, MONA KARASIK, INDIVIDUALLY AND STEVEN KARASIK, INDIVIDUALLY V. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ET AL.

was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED ANTOINETTE COLLARINI V. JOHN ZAKIAN, INDIVIDUALLY, NEIL DE LUCA, INDIVIDUALLY, ANDREW P. O’ROURKE, INDIVIDUALLY, MARILYN J. SLAATTEN, INDIVIDUALLY AND THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER’S RIGHT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS EXPENDED ON BEHALF OF THE LISTED INSURED’S RECOVERY FROM LEGAL ACTION OR SETTLEMENT was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

(BOND) ACT 145-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 IN BONDS - INITIAL PHASE OF WORK NECESSARY TO MEET FEDERAL CLEAN AIR REQUIREMENTS AS TO THE REPLACEMENT OF R-22 REFRIGERANT AT COUNTY FACILITIES LOCATED IN WHITE PLAINS AND GRASSLANDS.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 146-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 IN BONDS - ACQUISITION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UPGRADING OF VARIOUS SYSTEMS AND ADDITIONAL DISK STORAGE AND CONTROL UNITS.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-12.

NAY: LEGISLATOR: Donovan-1.

Legislators: Albanese, Darcy, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 147-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $195,000 IN BONDS - RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS PARKING AREAS AND ENTRANCE ROADS IN THE COUNTY PARK SYSTEM.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 148-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - COST OF HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TO UPGRADE THE COUNTY’S DATA NETWORK.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-12.

NAY: LEGISLATOR: Donovan-1

Legislators: Albanese, Darcy, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 149-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS FACILITIES AT TIBBETTS BROOK PARK, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO TENNIS COURTS AND RELATED FACILITIES.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 150-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 IN BONDS - UPGRADING OF HVAC UNITS AT THE MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING AND 112 EAST POST ROAD.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Darcy, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 151-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 152-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 IN BONDS - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE RUTH TAYLOR INSTITUTE.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 153-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,043,000 IN BONDS - EXTERIOR REPAIRS AT THE RUTH TAYLOR INSTITUTE.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 154-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 IN BONDS - HOSPITAL COMPUTER CENTER, WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 155-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 IN BONDS - FUTURE MODERNIZATION AND AMBULATORY CARE DEVELOPMENT AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Darcy and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 156-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 IN BONDS - ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 157-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $920,000 IN BONDS - INTERIOR MODERNIZATION OF THE PATIENT ROOMS AND NURSING STATIONS AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report and act which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 227-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FINDING THAT THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO ISSUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $810,000 TO FINANCE THE COST OF DEVELOPMENT OF GROUP PICNIC AND DAY USE AREAS AT CROTON POINT PARK.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 158-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $810,000 IN BONDS - DEVELOPMENT OF GROUP PICNIC AND DAY USE AREAS AT CROTON POINT PARK.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 228-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FINDING THAT THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ADOPTION OF BONDING TO FUND THE COST OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO RIDGE ROAD PARK IN GREENBURGH.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT 159-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AMENDING BOND ACT 111-1993 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO $570,000 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO RIDGE ROAD PARK IN GREENBURGH.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

(BOND) ACT__________1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,868,000 IN BONDS - MODIFICATIONS TO 19 BRADHURST AVENUE.

Mrs. Swanson recommitted the above-titled act.

RESOLUTION 229-1997: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 2374 IN CONGRESS AND URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK DILIGENTLY FOR THAT PASSAGE TO HELP REVERSE THE TIDE OF POLLUTION IN THE LONG ISLAND SOUND AND IN ALL OUR ESTUARIES ACROSS THE NATION.

Mrs. Carsky presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: FORWARDING THE CONCERNS OF THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE MEDICAL CENTER.

The above report was referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

LOCAL LAW INTRO 22-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: IN RELATION TO LICENSING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE, OR WISH TO BE, MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY’S CAUSE AND ORIGIN TEAM PURSUANT TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ARSON ZONE PLAN.

Mrs. Swanson presented Local Law Intro 22-1997 which was laid "Over" under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.

RESOLUTION 230-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RONALD TRAINHAM AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 231-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT H. CALDWELL AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 232-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD NEWHOUSE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 233-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANK NANNA, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 234-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ELI SCHONBERGER AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 235-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL MILLER AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 236-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK CAMPISI AS A LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 237-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE J. LINDENBAUM AS A LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 238-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY LANDI AS A GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 239-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL H. ALBERTS AS A JOURNEY LEVEL PLUMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 240-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR PAGANO, JR. AS A LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 241-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER RUSSO AS A JOURNEY LEVEL PLUMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 245-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF HENRY A. CARLETTI, JR. AS A PLUMBING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution which was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 242-1997: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY HOUSING OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FROM DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003. [PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR NOVEMBER 3, 1997 AT 10:30 A.M.; LOCAL LAW INTRO 24-1997]

Mrs. Bronz presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

ACT 160-1997: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE AND EXECUTE APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE FUNDING OF QUALIFYING WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND ACT OF 1996.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

ACT 161-1997: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO MAKE AND EXECUTE APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE FUNDING OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND ACT OF 1996, ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITIES IN WESTCHESTER WHICH HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THEIR GOVERNING BODIES TO APPLY FOR SUCH FUNDING FOR QUALIFYING MUNICIPAL PROJECTS AND TO FUND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARE OF MATCHING FUNDS FOR SUCH PROJECTS.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

ACT 162-1997: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR HIS AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE TO MAKE AND EXECUTE APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE FUNDING OF QUALIFYING PARKS, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND ACT OF 1996.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

ACT 163-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR HIS AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE TO MAKE AND EXECUTE APPLICATIONS TO THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY FOR STATE FUNDING OF QUALIFYING GREENWAY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND ACT OF 1996 AND/OR THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY ACT.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved, and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

AYE: LEGISLATORS: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

NAY: NONE

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 243-1997: COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD D. MC HALE AS A MEMBER OF THE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

Mrs. Carsky presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

Legislators: Albanese, Delfino and Mosiello were out for the vote.

6TH DISTRICT (MR. NOTO): MOVE THAT WHEN THE BOARD ADJOURNS, IT ADJOURNS TO MEET ON NOVEMBER 3, 1997, AT 10:00 A.M.

RESOLUTION 244-1997: MR. NOTO: DEATH OF LEONARD CUSUMANO, SR., SANDRA J. FRANO; MR. OROS: DEATH OF VINCENT KENNEDY; MRS. LAMOTTE: DEATH OF JAMES LOWE.

The above-mentioned Legislators presented the following memorial resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

ON MOTION OF LEGISLATOR OROS, THE BOARD ADJOURNS.