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, BRONZ, CARSKY, DARCY, DELFINO, DONOVAN, LAMOTTE, MOSIELLO, STEWART-COUSINS, SWANSON, WISHNIE, YOUNG, CHAIRMAN-15.

 

MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES MR. NOTO MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1996 (SPECIAL MEETING); DECEMBER 16, 1996 (REGULAR MEETING), DECEMBER 20, 1996 (SPECIAL MEETING), JANUARY 6, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING); JANUARY 6, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING); JANUARY 13, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING), JANUARY 27, 1997 (REGULAR MEETING) BE APPROVED - CARRIED.

 

MR. NOTO MOVED TO SUSPEND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL LAW INTRO 1-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF INCREASED COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS APPOINTED FOR A FIXED TERM.

 

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: LOCAL LAW INTRO 2-1997: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CLERK TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS.

 

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

 

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

 

COMMUNICATIONS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE 1996 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MENTAL HEALTH. [ON FILE] was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE 1996 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY TAX COMMISSION was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING A PACKAGE OF COURT-ORDERED CERTIORARI REFUNDS [ON FILE] was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING HAROLD N. ADEL, M.D., M.P.H. AS COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments and Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING REVEREND JAMES E.T. LAWRENCE AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WHICH GRANTS AN EASEMENT FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF NEW YORK OF APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES ON GRASSLANDS RESERVATION AND ALSO GRANTS AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO THE COUNTY OF APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES ON THE CITY’S EASTVEIW FILTER SITE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY AND THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK RELEVANT TO THE SALE OF ITS BONDS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING CENTER AND TRAFFIC SITE UTILITY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COLLEGE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO RESTORE THE PROJECT ENTITLED COUNTY ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM TO THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED WITH THE 1997 PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN IMA WITH THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE WHICH WOULD ENABLE THE CITY TO PLAN AND DEVELOP AN INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A TEN YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ROTTERDAM VENTURES, INC. FOR LEASE OF 56,618 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE IN THE BUILDING AT 145 HUGUENOT STREET, NEW ROCHELLE TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A MEMORANDUM FROM THE COUNTY CLERK REGARDING HIS PROPOSAL TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: FORWARDING A COPY OF HER LETTER TO THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS RE: BEDFORD CENTER ROAD was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING A PAMPHLET ENTITLED, GOOD NEIGHBOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING A PROPOSAL FROM THE COUNTY CLERK RE: PISTOLS AND RIFLES LEGISLATION was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING AN ITEMIZED LISTING OF ALL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT OF STEVEN FELDMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS THAT WERE OF DEBRA FELDMAN, DECEASED V. NORMAN ACKERMAN AND RICHARD KAY was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS NOTO, DELFINO AND ABINANTI: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM A LAW FIRM REGARDING COUNTY AIRPORT PROJECTS - MITIGATION PROPOSAL was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD FROM THE COUNTY’S NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICER REGARDING HUSHKIT DOCUMENTATION FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING THE DESIGNATION OF DEPUTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING TWO LETTERS FROM CONSTITUENTS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROPOSAL TO CUT OR TOP TREES IN THE QUAKER CEMETERY LOCATED NEAR THE COUNTY AIRPORT was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. JOSEPH DELFINO: FORWARDING THE RESUME OF A COUNTY RESIDENT INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD AS AN OWNER REPRESENTATIVE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCARSDALE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS’ BULLETIN ENTITLED LWVNYS OPPOSES CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING TWO RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST TOBACCO COMPANIES was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES URGING THAT A CENTRAL LOCATION BE FOUND FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S OFFICES was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: FORWARDING CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL REGARDING THE LAWSUIT BY NEW YORK STATE AGAINST THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: FORWARDING A RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF PEEKSKILL REGARDING THE TAX SITUATION IN THE PEEKSKILL SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS CARSKY, ABINANTI AND LATIMER: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION REGARDING CUTS IN THE 1997-1998 NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: FORWARDING CORRESPONDENCE FROM HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and the Economic Development Task Force.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING CORRESPONDENCE FROM A CONSTITUENT REGARDING PARKING FEES CHARGED AT THE RUTH TAYLOR INSTITUTE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

 

COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: FORWARDING THE DESIGNATION OF DEPUTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.


COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: FORWARDING THE LIST OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES ADOPTED BY THE LOWER HUDSON COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN FROM THE MOTHER-IN-LAW AND FATHER-IN-LAW OF SLAIN EASTCHESTER POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL FREY SUPPORTING ANY LEGISLATION THAT WILL CALL FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ALL GUNS, INCLUDING "LONG-ARM" GUNS was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: FORWARDING A COPY OF HER LETTER TO THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING THE INCREASE IN NUMBER OF ALARMS AT THE GRASSLANDS RESERVATION THAT HAVE BEEN ANSWERED BY THE VALHALLA FIRE DEPARTMENT was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: FORWARDING A LETTER FROM THE BOARD’S LOBBYIST REGARDING STATE LEGISLATION CONCERNING MUNICIPALITY LIABILITY FOR POLLUTION CLEAN-UP was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS: FORWARDING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ENTITLED COUNTY FACES CUTS OF $20M IN STATE AID was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER FROM THE BEDFORD CONSERVATION BOARD REGARDING THE REPAVING OF BEDFORD CENTER ROAD AND OTHER COUNTY ROADS was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON AND HON. ROBERT DARCY: FORWARDING PROPOSAL FROM THE NEW YORK STATE RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC. AND THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY FIREARM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. CALLING FOR COMPUTERIZATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S PISTOL LICENSE RECORD SYSTEM was on motion of Mr. Noto, received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 5-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT THE AIRPORT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 6-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 IN BONDS - HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION AT THE AIRPORT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 7- 1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS AT THE AIRPORT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 8-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000 IN BONDS - RECONSTRUCTION OF ELM STREET OVER SAW MILL RIVER IN ARDSLEY.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 9-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 IN BONDS - RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST MAIN STREET OVER SHRUB OAK BROOK IN YORKTOWN.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 10-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 IN BONDS - REHABILITATION OF THE ACCESS TO THE BRONX RIVER PARKWAY NORTHBOUND OVER THE BRONX RIVER IN MOUNT VERNON.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 11-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - DESIGN OF THE REHABILITATION OF PEA POND ROAD IN BEDFORD.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 12-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 IN BONDS - ENGINE REPLACEMENT AND BLOWER RECONDITIONING AT THE YONKERS JOINT TREATMENT PLANT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 13-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 IN BONDS - FURNACE UPGRADE AT THE PORT CHESTER WASTE TREATMENT PLANT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 14-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 IN BONDS - INCINERATOR UPGRADE AT THE OSSINING WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 15-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 IN BONDS - SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION IN THE NEW ROCHELLE SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 16-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 IN BONDS - REHABILITATION OF THE PLAYLAND PUMP STATION IN THE BLIND BROOK SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 17-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400,000 IN BONDS - REPLACEMENT OF SLUDGE COLLECTOR MECHANISMS AT THE BLIND BROOK WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 18-1997: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 IN BONDS - PARKING STRUCTURE CONNECTION AT THE PENITENTIARY.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Mosiello were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 19-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 IN BONDS - LABS AND RESEARCH EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 20-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,730,000 IN BONDS - ADDITIONAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS IN REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 21-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,110,000 IN BONDS - REHABILITATION OF THE JACKSON AVENUE PUMP STATION IN THE BRONX VALLEY SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 22-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 IN BONDS - LIFE SAFETY RENOVATIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 23-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 IN BONDS - ICE CASINO IMPROVEMENTS AT PLAYLAND.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 24-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 IN BONDS - BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT PLAYLAND.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 25-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $315,000 IN BONDS - RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING TEES AND GREENS AT THE COUNTY’S GOLF COURSES.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 26-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $565,000 IN BONDS - GOLF COURSE TEE AND GREEN REHABILITATION.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 27-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,500,000 IN BONDS - GLEN ISLAND BRIDGE REPAIR.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 28-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 IN BONDS - VARIOUS RIDES AND COMPONENTS AT PLAYLAND.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 29-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 IN BONDS - RECONSTRUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT RIDES AND COMPONENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PLAYLAND’S NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK CHARACTER.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 30-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $220,000 IN BONDS - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

ACT 31-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO AMEND FOUR INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE 1996 CONTRACT PROVISIONS OF SERVICES UNDER THE "INVEST-IN-KIDS" URBAN INITIATIVE PROGRAM.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

ACT 32-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FIXING THE TAX DISTRIBUTION TABLES FOR THE COUNTY (BOTH FOR COUNTY OPERATING PURPOSES AND FOR THE COUNTY SHARE OF M.T.A.), COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2 AND 4, REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1, EACH OF THE THIRTEEN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICTS IN THE HE COUNTY, AND ADJUSTMENTS THERETO.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

ACT 33-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS OF COUNTY TAXES (BOTH FOR COUNTY OPERATING PURPOSES AND FOR THE COUNTY SHARE OF M.T.A.), AND ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, AND SPECIAL DISTRICT TAXES, AND ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, AND OTHER CHARGES AGAINST THE VARIOUS TOWNS AND CITIES IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, AND ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, AND LEVYING SUCH APPORTIONED AMOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH AGAINST SUCH TOWNS AND CITIES.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, 13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Oros were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FINDING THAT THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 CRESTVIEW DRIVE IN WHITE PLAINS.

 

Mrs. Swanson recommitted the above resolution back to the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

 

 

 

 

ACT 1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION FOR PARK PURPOSES BY THE COUNTY FROM GRIECO ASSOCIATES, INC. OR THE CURRENT RECORD OWNER, OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, WHITE PLAINS, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 4.75 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY.

 

Mrs. Swanson recommitted the above-referenced Act back to the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $510,000 IN BONDS - ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF WHITE PLAINS, KNOWN AS THE GRIECO PROPERTY.

 

Mrs. Swanson recommitted the above referenced Act back to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 34-1997: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,690,000 IN BONDS - MODERNIZATION OF THE YONKERS TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, -13.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti and Mr. Oros were out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 35-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN BONDS - RENOVATIONS AND REHABILITATION AT THE MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT OFFICE BUILDING.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 36-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 IN BONDS- REPLACEMENT AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 37-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 IN BONDS - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, CEDARWOOD HALL.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 38-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 IN BONDS - INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE DESIGN COSTS, ELMWOOD HALL.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 39-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $390,000 IN BONDS - CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING ALTERATIONS TO PATIENT ROOMS AND NURSING STATIONS, WCMC.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 40-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 IN BONDS - EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO MACY PAVILION AND MAIN TOWER AT WCMC.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACT 41-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF BENNETT KIELSON STORCH AND COMPANY, LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIT OF THE COUNTY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

ACT 42-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BIERCE & KENERSON, P.C. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NON-LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST THE BOARD OF LEGISLATORS IN REVIEWING THE DRAFT AND FINAL AGREEMENTS WITH INTEGRATED SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES AND TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE AGREEMENT TO FEBRUARY 28, 1997.

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

NAY: None.

 

Mr. Abinanti was out for the vote.

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL LAW INTRO 1-1997: PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF INCREASED COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS APPOINTED FOR A FIXED TERM.

 

Mr. Abinanti laid Local Law Intro 1-1997, "OVER" under the Rules.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 43-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 IN BONDS - COUNTY ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

NAY: None.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 44-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $620,000 IN BONDS -INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FACILITY WORK AT LASDON PARK.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

NAY: None.

 

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 45-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,571,000 IN BONDS - INTERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, WCMC.

 

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 declared carried by the following vote:

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

NAY: None.

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL LAW INTRO 2-1997: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CLERK TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS.

 

 

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Local Law Intro 2-1997, and moved its adoption, which motion was declared carried by the following vote:

 

Aye: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

Nay: None.

 

 

 

 

ACT 46-1997: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: SETTING ASIDE THE MARSHLANDS CONSERVANCY AS A NATURAL PARK, AND AS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TO BE PRESERVED FOR THE USE OF AND DEVELOPMENT OF HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION.

 

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

 

AYE: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

 

NAY: None.

 

 

 

 

LOCAL LAW INTRO 20-1996: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 20-1996: IN RELATION TO THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SAFETY SERVICES.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Local Law Intro 20-1996, and moved its adoption, which motion was declared carried by the following vote:

 

Aye: Legislators: Noto, Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

Nay: None.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 1997: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: ADOPTING THE 1997 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.

 

On motion of Mr. Abinanti, each item was taken separately and a vote was taken on each item.

 

RESOLUTION 28-1997

 

 

ITEM 1: TO EXTEND THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY TAX AND RELIEF ACT WHICH WAS PASSED DURING THE 1991 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND WAS AMENDED DURING THE 1992, 1993 AND 1995 SESSIONS.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 28-1997 and moved its adoption, which was unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 29-1997

 

ITEM 2: SECURE PERMANENT STATE FUNDING FOR THE WESTCHESTER INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 29-1997, and moved its adoption, which was unanimous adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 30-1997

 

ITEM 3 TO INCREASE THE CURRENT CAP IMPOSED BY LAW REGARDING CAPITAL PROJECT BONDS THAT MAY BE ISSUED BY THE COUNTY WITHOUT HAVING TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSAL TO A PUBLIC REFERENDUM.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 30-1997 and moved its adoption, which was carried 13-2 with Legislators Darcy and Latimer being recorded in the negative.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 31-1997

 

ITEM 4: TO ALLOW WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO BE ONE OF 18 EMS REGIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 31-1997, and moved its adoption, which was unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 32-1997

 

ITEM 5: ACHIEVE A STATE TAKEOVER OF LOCAL MEDICAID COSTS.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 32-1997 and moved its adoption, which was unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 33- 1997

 

ITEM 6: ACHIEVE A STATE TAKEOVER OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 33-1997 and moved its adoption, which was unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 34-1997

 

ITEM 7: MODIFICATION OF THE WICKS LAW.

 

Mr. Abinanti presented Resolution 34-1997 and moved its adoption, which was unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 36-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARYELLEN MARTIRANO AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 37-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CAMILLE MURPHY AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 38-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARION LA FRANCO AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 39-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SONIA C. REYES AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 40-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF HELENE SELZNICK, ESQ. AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 41-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHERYL A. BURTON AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 42-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JANET S. WALKER AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 43-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARY Q. MORRISSEY, ESQ. AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 44-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF OLGA LUZ TIRADO AS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 45-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROCCO F. GRASSI AS A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH BOARD.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 46-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE HOSPITAL BOARD.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 47-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: REAPPOINTING AND CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY BETH LANDY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 48-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: REAPPOINTING AND CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY M. BRENSILVER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

 

Mr. Delfino presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 49-1997: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION TO THE PEEKSKILL SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF SOMERS. [PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR MARCH 10, 1997 AT 7:30 P.M.]

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 50-1997: COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT: FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FINAL SEA/SEIS CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW FIXED BASE OPERATOR SITES NECESSARY TO SERVICE LIGHT GENERAL AVIATION, CERTAIN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, WETLAND MITIGATION AND TREE OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT IS COMPLETE AND READY FOR PUBLIC CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING TO PUBLISH AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FILE THE FINAL SEA/SEIS.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6TH DISTRICT (MR. NOTO): MOVE THAT WHEN THE BOARD ADJOURNS, IT ADJOURNS TO MEET ON MARCH 10, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

ON MOTION OF LEGISLATOR CARSKY, THE BOARD ADJOURNS.