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

MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: MRS. CARSKY MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JULY 15, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING), JULY 21, 1997 (REGULAR MEETING) JULY 29, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING), JULY 31, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 P.M.); JULY 31, 1997 (SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 P.M.) BE APPROVED-CARRIED.

MRS. CARSKY MOVED TO SUSPEND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS.

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 18-1997: EXPRESSLY PROVIDING FOR A SINGLE SCHOOL TAX LIEN DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1 FOR TOWNS WHICH AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS.

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

MRS. CARSKY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: 1997/1998 PROPOSED WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET.

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

MRS. CARSKY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL LAW INTRO 19-1997: AMENDING SECTION 123.10 OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE TAXI AND LIMOUSINE COMMISSION.

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

MRS. CARSKY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: ACT 106-1997: AMENDING THE 1997 COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET RE: THE GREENBURGH NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER.

Mrs. Swanson presented the following report (AS AMENDED).

DELETE: In 1999, the Center will have to compete with the other three neighborhood health centers for the County indigent care subsidy, assuming that the County subsidy continues to exist.

ADD: In 1999, any continued County support will be through contracts for uncompensated care on the same basis as those currently in effect with the other three health centers. It is the Committee’s stated intention that the health center’s existing funding levels not be diminished.

Mrs. Swanson presented the amended 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: Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Young, Chairman-13.

NAY: Legislators: Delfino, Wishnie-2.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT FROM READER’S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC. was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT FROM UST, INC. was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT FROM CHASE MANHATTAN BANK was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT FROM TEXACO was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING MARILYN J. SLAATTEN AS DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE.

This items was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING FRAN GROSSO, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: REAPPOINTING ROBERT COLON AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING JOHN A. SARCONE III AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING MYRON E. MELAMED, M.D. AS A MEMBER OF THE LABORATORIES AND RESEARCH BOARD OF MANAGERS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: APPOINTING CHERYL M. HOLLY AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FORWARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. [ON FILE] was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center and Committee on Community Affairs.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ENTER INTO AN IMA WITH THE VALHALLA FIRE DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO RECONVEY CERTAIN RESIDUAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Community Affairs.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $810,000 IN BONDS - CROTON POINT DAY USES AND PICNIC AREA.

This item was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $195,000 IN BONDS - GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAVING AND RESURFACING.

This item was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL GRANTS RE: NEW ROCHELLE BUS PLAZA was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO INSTALL AND DEVELOP AN INDEPENDENT STAND ALONE COMPUTER FACILITY was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AMENDING THE 1997 OPERATING BUDGET BY CREATING 35 POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO CREATE 80 POSITIONS FOR SENIOR DIETARY AIDES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AMENDING THE 1996 COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET - YEAR-END TRANSFERS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AMENDING THE 1996 WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 OPERATING BUDGET was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED ACT AMENDING THE 1996 WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING BUDGET was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: FORWARDING : A LETTER FROM A CONSTITUENT REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF MONEY FROM THE COUNTY BUDGET FOR THE SUMMER ETHNIC PARK FESTIVALS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: FORWARDING A MEMORANDUM CONCERNING THE COURTHOUSE REHABILITATION was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: FORWARDING A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

COMMUNICATION: HON. ANDREW DONOVAN: FORWARDING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 883 OF THE LAWS OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A COPY OF HIS LETTER TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE RE: PARKING AT GRASSLANDS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER FROM THE SENATE MINORITY LEADER EXPLAINING THE NEW RENT LAWS was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING A COPY OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER RE: GREENBURGH NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING GANNETT NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL ENTITLED "CENTER’S SPIN-OFF RAISES PROBLEMS." was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING GANNETT NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL RESPONSE ENTITLED "MERGING TWO HEALTH CENTERS RAISES CONCERNS." was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: FORWARDING GANNETT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ENTITLED "8 HOSPITALS TO SHARE ABOUT $35M FOR TRANSITION TO MANAGED CARE." was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: A REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INTERVENE IN THE CASE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF NEW YORK V. CITY OF NEW YORK was on motion of Mrs. Carsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Committee on Public Works.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED RICHARD N. PITASSY, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE LAW FIRM OF PITASSY & O’NEILL V. THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER AND ANDREW P. O’ROURKE IN HIS CAPACITY AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED GENERAL MEDICAL CORPORATION V. WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS, INC. was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: PROPOSED ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED THOMAS E. O’CONNOR AND EILEEN R. O’CONNOR V. THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER was on motion of Mr. Noto received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriation.

LOCAL LAW INTRO 18-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: EXPRESSLY PROVIDING FOR A SINGLE SCHOOL TAX LIEN DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1 FOR TOWNS WHICH AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS.

Mr. Wishnie presented the Local Law Intro. 18-1997 and moved its adoption, which motion was declared carried by the following vote:

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

NAY: None.

ACT 113-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM FUNDS OF UP TO $276,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE BRONX RIVER PATHWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $69,000 OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.

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: Carsky, Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

NAY: None.

ACT 114-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM FUNDS OF UP TO $292,358 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BIKEWAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE TARRYTOWN-KENSICO TRAILWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $73,090 OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.

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: Carsky, Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

NAY: None.

ACT 115-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM FUNDS OF UP TO $219,527 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH COUNTY TRAILWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $54,882 OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.

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

NAY: None.

ACT 116-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AMENDING ACT 26-1952.....ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND SCHEDULES OF PAY. (VARIOUS TITLES)

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: Carsky, Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Young-13.

NAY: Legislators: Swanson-1

Chairman Oros abstained from voting on Act 116-1997.

ACT 117-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: 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.

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: Carsky, Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Carsky, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

NAY: None.

ACT 118-1997: (AS AMENDED) COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: ADOPTING THE 1997/1998 WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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: Carsky, Latimer, Albanese, Bronz, Darcy, Delfino, Donovan, LaMotte, Mosiello, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

NAY: None.

RESOLUTION 172-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SUBMIT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DORMITORY AUTHORITY TO PERFORM TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY WITH REGARD TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF THE APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE BOARD DURING THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A PLAN AND RECONSTRUCTING THE COURTHOUSE SITE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SECURE FROM THE DORMITORY AUTHORITY A FULL DOCUMENTATION OF ITS EFFORTS TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF MINORITY CONTRACTORS.

Mr. Wishnie presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted 14-with Legislator Mosiello being recorded in the negative.

(BOND) ACT 119-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $775,000 IN BONDS - HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION FOR CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF IMAGING SYSTEMS IN VARIOUS COUNTY OFFICES, INCLUDING THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

Act 119-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 120-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 IN BONDS - PHASE 1 INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION IN THE MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING AND 112 EAST POST ROAD.

Act 120-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 121-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $140,000 IN BONDS - ROOF REPLACEMENT AT 85 COURT STREET.

Act 121-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 173-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: FINDING THAT THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ADOPTION OF BOND ACTS AMENDING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BOND ACTS TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CROTON POINT CAMPING FACILITIES AND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUPPORT FACILITIES AT CROTON POINT PARK.

Resolution 173-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 122-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AMENDING BOND ACT 99-1994 - $1,025,000 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CROTON POINT PARK CAMPING FACILITIES.

Act 122-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

(BOND) ACT 123-1997: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AMENDING BOND ACT 100-1994 - $575,000 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUPPORT FACILITIES AT THE CROTON POINT PARK.

Act 123-1997 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Young.

RESOLUTION 174-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN F. PASQUERELLA AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 175-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM J. HAYDUK AS A MEMBER OF THE PROFESSIONAL PREQUALIFICATION BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 176-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LOIS BRECHNER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 177-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF HASSAN S. DINAKAR, M.D. AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 178-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LOUIS D’ALISO AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 179-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY LANDI AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 180-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN M. KANE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 181-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF VINCENT R. RIPPA AS A MEMBER OF THE TAX COMMISSION.

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

RESOLUTION 182-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL A. COFFEY AS A COMMISSIONER OF THE POLICE BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 183-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALAN J. INMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 184-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY GRASSO AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS CONSUMERS ADVISORY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 185-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES GRAVEN AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD.

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

RESOLUTION 186-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SIOUX NICHOLAS TAYLOR AS A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH BOARD.

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

LOCAL LAW INTRO 19-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: AMENDING SECTION 1231.10 OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE TAXI AND LIMOUSINE COMMISSION.

Mr. Delfino presented Local Law Intro. 19-1997 and moved its adoption, which motion was declared carried by the following vote:

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

NAY: None

Legislators Albanese and Donovan were out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 187-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF IRENE MORALES AS A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH BOARD.

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

Mr. Albanese was out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 188-1997: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK NANNA, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL.

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

Mr. Albanese was out for the vote.

RESOLUTION 189-1997: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: SUPPORTING THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON’S REQUEST FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.

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

Mr. Albanese was out for the vote.

Mr. Young requested permission from the Chair to abstain, which was granted.

RESOLUTION 190-1997: MR. DELFINO: DEATH OF JOHN R. FERRIS, ANTONINA CHILLEMI; MR. NOTO: DEATH OF VITO VENDOLA, ANTHONY M. FONTANA, PETER PUGLIESE, DANIEL L. CARRIERO; MR. LATIMER AND MR. NOTO: DEATH OF BARBARA SCHWAB ROSENBERG: MR. LATIMER: DEATH OF KAREN CHRISTOFFERSEN, MYRNA P. GARTH, SALVATORE MILIONE; MRS. BRONZ: DEATH OF JAY GLASS, MARGUERITE VASHTI POLITE ARMSTRONG: MRS. BRONZ AND MR. ABINANTI: DEATH OF EULA SWINNEY; MR. WISHNIE: DEATH OF LAURA S. BROWN; MR. DARCY: DEATH OF LENA PADUANO; MRS. SPRECKMAN AND MRS. STEWART-COUSINS: DEATH OF HELEN F. APICELLA, FRAN DODICK; MRS. STEWART-COUSINS: DEATH OF SIMON WILLIAMS, JR.; MRS. CARSKY: DEATH OF FRANK Y.S. WONG; MR. OROS: DEATH OF EDNA CASA MESSINA.

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

17TH DISTRICT (MRS. CARSKY): MOVE THAT WHEN THE BOARD ADJOURNS, IT ADJOURNS TO MEET ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1997, AT 10:00 A.M.

ON MOTION OF LEGISLATOR OROS, THE BOARD ADJOURNED.