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THE COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS MET PURSUANT TO ADJOURNMENT. THE HONORABLE GEORGE LATIMER IN THE CHAIR. THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE MEETING WITH A PRAYER AND SALUTE TO OUR FLAG. THE ROLL CALL RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: LEGISLATORS: ABINANTI, BRONZ, CARSKY, KAPLOWITZ, LAMOTTE, MAISANO, MOSIELLO, OROS, PINTO, RYAN, SPRECKMAN, STEWART-COUSINS, SWANSON, WISHNIE, YOUNG, CHAIRMAN-16. MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Abinanti moved that the minutes of January 25, 1999 be approved – Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Ottinger Property Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 10-1999: Authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds – Acquisition of approximately 10 acres of real property in the Town of Cortlandt known as the Ottinger Property. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: ACT 11-1999: Ottinger Property Acquisition: Authorizing the acquisition by the County of the Ottinger Property consisting of approximately 10 acres in the Town of Cortlandt. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Croton Landfill Gas Recovery System Environmental: RES 5-1999: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to authorize the issuance of up to $2,000,000 to finance the cost of the design, construction and evaluation of a demonstration project of a gas recovery system(s) at the Croton Landfill. Mr. Wishnie recommitted Resolution 5-1999.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Croton Gas Recovery System Bond Act: ACT 12-1999: Authorizing the issuance of $2,000,000 in Bonds – design, construction and evaluation of a demonstration project of a gas recovery system(s) at the Croton Landfill Mr. Wishnie recommitted Act 12-1999.
PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Human Rights Commission: LOCAL LAW INTRO 1-1999: Amending the Laws of Westchester County to declare certain discriminatory acts as unlawful, to prescribe procedures for complaints, investigations, mediation, conciliation and penalties for violations of this law, and to create the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, and to enumerate the functions of and powers of said commission. THE CLERK PRESENTED PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND READ THE RULES FOR ITS CONDUCT. THERE WERE 64 SPEAKERS. ON MOTION OF MRS. STEWART-COUSINS, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED UNTIL MARCH 8, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Attendance by members of Boards and Commissions: Proposed Local Law requiring that appointed members of County Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils attend all meetings of the Board or Commission to which they are appointed and to provide that the failure of a member to attend three consecutive meetings or at least 70% of the meetings, unless such absence is for good cause, shall constitute cause for removal by the appointing authority was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: IDA Reappointment: Reappointing E. Virgil Conway as a member of the Industrial Development Agency was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: IDA Reappointment: Reappointing Roy Barnes as a member of the Industrial Development Agency was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Parks, Recreation and Conservation Reappointment: Reappointing Andrew J. Natale as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Domestic Violence Council Appointment: Appointing Jean M. Hudson, M.D. as a member of the Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Domestic Violence Council Appointment: Appointing Nancy Travers as a member of the Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Parks Board Reappointment: Reappointing Ira Birnbaum as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Parks Board Appointment: Appointing Stanley Kalathara as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptence: Acceptance of a gift from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to be used by the District Attorney’s office was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of a gift from Bell Atlantic Mobile Telephone Company to be used by the District Attorney’s office was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Prisoner Transportation: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of Bedford in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the Westchester County Jail was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of a gift from Wittnauer International to be used by the County to honor the upcoming Millenium was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Property Acquisition: Forwarding a legislative package relation to the acquisition by the County of property located in the Town of Cortlandt adjacent to the County’s Sprout Brook Ashfill was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hawthorne Fire District: Forwarding an act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an IMA with the Hawthorne Fire District in connection with fire safety procedures was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Valhalla Fire District: Forwarding an act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an IMA with the Valhalla Fire District in connection with fire safety procedures was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Property Lease: Forwarding an act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an IMA with the Town of Yorktown for lease of approximately 720 square feet in the Yorktown Community Center and construction of a gift shop was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. Mr. Mosiello, seconded by Mr. Maisano, requested that the communication also be referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing, which motion was defeated 9-7with Legislators Mosiello, Carsky, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Spreckman and Swanson being recorded in the affirmative. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Commissioners’ Report: Forwarding the 1998 Westchester County Tax Commissioners’ Report was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Commissioners’ Report: Forwarding the 1998 Annual Report of the Department of Community Mental Health was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Fire and EMS Radio System Upgrade was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $430,000 in bonds – Parking Lots and Control Devices, Labs and Research was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Playland Parkway over Blind Brook, Rye was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL NOTO: Property Revaluation: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Rye Town Board requesting that the County Board re-initiate legislation calling for a County-wide revaluation of County properties was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER AND HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: MacBride Principles: Forwarding a proposed Act which would require entities that have been awarded contracts not subject to the requirements of competitive bidding to conform with the McBride Principles was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Appointments to WCHCC Board: Forwarding legislation which would repeal Act 162-1998 which reappointed George Reed, John Spicer and Alfred DelBello to the WCHCC Board for a term to expire on October 5, 2001 and reappoint them for a term ending October 5, 2003 was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Junior League Proposals: Forwarding the 1999 Legislative Package from the Junior Leagues of Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Designation of Deputies: Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the District Attorney was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Transportation Enhancements Program: Forwarding a copy of her letter to the County Executive urging him to apply for funding for the Bronx River Parkway Reservation under the Transportation Enhancements Program was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing. COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Proposed Application to cross North County Trailway: Forwarding a letter from a constituent concerned about an application pending before the Somers Zoning Board to cross the North County Trailway to access residential property was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing. COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Designation of Deputies: Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the County Clerk was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS BRONZ , LA MOTTE AND PINTO: Mandatory Training for Local Planning and Zoning Board Members: Forwarding a proposed Resolution from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation to be used by municipalities to require mandatory training and continuing education courses for members of local Planning and Zoning Boards was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing. COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Child Care Council of Westchester: Forwarding the basic priorities of the Child Care Council of Westchester was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Task Force on Families. COMMUNICATION: HON. JAMES MAISANO: Davids Island: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the County Executive asking that he, as the Legislator for the District, and the other members of the Board be kept apprised of the status and progress of any negotiations relating to the County’s proposal to purchase of a portion of the Island and use it for a County Park was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment. Mr. Mosiello, seconded by Mr. Maisano, moved to have the communication also forwarded to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Community Affairs, which Mr. Abinanti accepted. COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL FEINER: Remittance of Funds to Municipalities: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the County Executive requesting that the County remit funds to municipalities through electronic wire transfers was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS CARSKY, SPRECKMAN, MOSIELLO AND STEWART-COUSINS: Authorizing the Fingerprinting of School Employees: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Yonkers City Council calling on the State Legislature to adopt legislation which would authorize the fingerprinting of school employees was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Human Rights Commission: Forwarding copies of constituent letters in support of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission Legislation was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS CARSKY, MOSIELLO, SPRECKMAN AND STEWART-COUSINS: Background Checks on Prospective Employees: Forwarding a copy of a Yonkers Resolution in support of fingerprinting and background check of all prospective employees in the Yonkers Pubic School System was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL NOTO: Croton Point Park: Forwarding a letter from a Mohegan Lake resident regarding Croton Point Park and the Methane Gas Recovery was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works. COMMUNICATION: HON. VITO PINTO: Real Property Tax Law: Forwarding a copy of his memo to County Attorney Scheinkman regarding a partial property tax exemption for senior citizens with limited incomes was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. JAMES MAISANO: Human Rights Commission: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Construction Industry Council in support of the Human Rights Commission Proposal was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. COMMUNICATION: HON. RICHARD WISHNIE: Electrician License: Forwarding a copy of a letter from a constituent regarding the reinstatement of a Master Electrician License was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation. . COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Retention of Outside Counsel: Forwarding an act to authorize the County to employ Mazur, Carp and Rubin, P.C. for the provision of litigation defense services in an "of counsel" capacity in connection with Capstone Enterprises of Port Chester, Inc. v. County of Westchester was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
NOTICES AND PETITIONS: SUMMONS WITH NOTICE: Alan Mehldau against George Latimer, et al. was on motion of Mr. Abinanti, received, filed and referred to the County Attorney.
NOTICES AND PETITIONS: NOTICE OF CLAIM AND JURY DEMANDED: Vito Giuliano and V&G Electric, Inc. against County of Westchester, Westchester County Electrical Licensing Board, Westchester County Board of Legislators and City of Yonkers was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the County Attorney.
ACT 18-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Pay Plan Amendment: Adopting classification of positions and schedules of pay. (Various Titles) Act 18-1999 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
ACT 19-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: IMA with the Town of Cortlandt: Authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for a term commencing February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2002, whereby the County, acting through its Department of Public Safety Services, shall provide supplemental policing services to the Town. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
ACT 20-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Fixing Tax Distribution Tables: 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 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
ACT 21-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Fixing and determining the amounts of county taxes: 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 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
ACT 22-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: HOPWA IMA: Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New York to enable the County to receive year seven grant monies under the Federal Government’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 23-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET ANDAPPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $6,000,000 in bonds - modification of computer software systems to ensure Year 2000 compliance. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 24-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of an additional $2,475,000 in bonds - design and construction of various improvements at the Playland Ice Casino. Act 24-1999 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mrs. Swanson.
(BOND)ACT 25-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 in bonds - expansion and upgrading of the County’s Westnet 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 26-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $850,000 in bonds - acquisition of computer equipment. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 27-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 in bonds – Year 2000 PC Conversion/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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 28-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $600,000 in bonds - Labs and Research Equipment. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 29-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $350,000 in bonds - Fulton Avenue Bridge Rehab, City of Mount Vernon. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 30-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds - Albany Post Road Bridge over Peekskill Hollow Brook, Cortlandt. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 31-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds - Pelham Road and Echo Avenue, City of New Rochelle/Village of Pelham Manor. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 32-1999: COMMUNICATION: Authorizing the issuance of $120,000 in bonds - Central Westchester Parkway Rehab, White Plains/North Castle. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 33-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds – Anderson Hill Road Rehab, Harrison/Rye. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 34-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $250,000 in bonds – Broadway Rehab, North Castle. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 35-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $600,000 in bonds – County Center Roofs. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 36-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $720,000 in bonds – General Infrastructure Active Recreation Areas. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND)ACT 37-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $355,000 in bonds – Ride 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 38-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $2,744,000 in bonds – Bus Acquisition 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 39-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds – Peekskill WWTP Sodium Hypochlorite System. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 40-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Port Chester WWTP Sodium Hypochlorite System. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 41-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 in bonds – Biological Nutrient Removal System – Mamaroneck Wastewater 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
ACT 42-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Admendment – Bus Acquisition: Amending the 1999 Westchester County Capital Budget. (+$1,687,000) 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
RESOLUTION 17-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Croton Point Park Environmental: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act to finance the cost of recreational area improvements at Croton Point Park. Mr. Wishnie presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
(BOND) ACT 43-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Croton Point Park Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Recreational Area Improvements at Croton Point 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
RESOLUTION 18-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Midland Avenue Environmental: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act to finance the cost of rehabilitation of Midland Avenue over the Bronx River in Yonkers. Mr. Wishnie presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
(BOND) ACT 44-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Midland Avenue Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $350,000 in bonds – rehabilitation of Midland Avenue over the Bronx River in Yonkers. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
ACT 45-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Budget Amendments: Amending the 1999 Health Department and Correction Department Operating Budgets. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE. RESOLUTION 19-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: New Rochelle Library Green Park Environmental: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act which would authorize the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New Rochelle concerning the proposed park and authorizing the County to purchase an undivided ninety-nine percent interest in the Park from the City after the Park is constructed and a related Bond Act. Mr. Wishnie presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
ACT 46-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: New Rochelle Library Green Park Purchase: Authorizing the County to purchase an undivided ninety-nine percent interest in approximately 1.09 acres from the City of New Rochelle for the purchase price of $2,810,000 and authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City concerning the construction of a park on the property, and operation and maintenance of the property by the City. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 47-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: New Rochelle Library Green Park Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $2,810,000 in bonds – New Rochelle Library Green 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 48-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $570,000 in bonds – replacement of the existing built-up roofing system, including repairs to masonry parapets, joint repairs and waterproofing at the Michaelian 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16.
(BOND) ACT 49-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,750,000 in bonds – replacement of the existing air distribution system at the Michaelian 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 50-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $275,000 in bonds – study/design of a project to renovate the area currently occupied by the Surgical Suite and adjacent areas in the Macy Pavilion. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 51-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 in bonds – extensive repair to the facade of 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 52-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $3,500,000 in bonds – acquisition (and design as necessary) of major medical equipment purchases and installation by the Westchester County Health Care Corporation. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 53-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $140,000 in bonds – design and construction of a flashover simulator at the Fire Training 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 54-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds – design and engineering services to replace and reconfigure the 20-year old concrete tanks at the Fire Training 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 carried by the following vote: AYE: LEGISLATORS: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
(BOND) ACT 55-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – automation upgrades at the Westchester County Health Care Corporation. 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: Abinanti, Mosiello, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman – 16. NAY: NONE.
RESOLUTION 20-1999: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Legislative Package: Adopting the 1999 State Legislative Priorities. Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 21-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Commissioner of Corrections: Confirming the appointment of Rocco Pozzi as Commissioner of Corrections. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 22-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Youth Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Jamal Patrick as a member of the Youth Board. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 23-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Youth Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of LaToya V. Sanchez as a member of the Youth Board. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 24-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Youth Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Clarence A. Lander as a member of the Youth Board. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 25-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Board of Health Appointment: Confirming the reappointment of Dr. Stanley Brownstein as a member of the Board of Health. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 26-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Domestic Violence Council: Confirming the appointment of Carmen R. Scaglione as a member of the Domestic Violence Council. Mrs. Swanson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 27-1999: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Youth Crime Prevention: Setting a public hearing on a proposed local law amending Chapter 522 of the Laws of Westchester County in relation to Youth Crime Prevention by requiring that all persons, firms or corporations engaged in the sale of spray paint, box cutters or laser pointing devices post certain notices. [Public Hearing set for March 8, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 2-1999] Mr. Ryan presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 28-1999: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Property Tax Exemptions for Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Corps Members and EMS Workers: Supporting State Legislation increasing the Real Property Tax Exemption for volunteer firefighters and its extension to volunteer ambulance corps members and urging the Legislature to enact a similar exemption for EMS Workers. Mr. Ryan presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 29-1999: Memorial Resolutions: MRS. LA MOTTE: Death of Harry Barber, Albert E. Foshay, Mary Clare Joyce, Ruth Rawlings Mott; MRS. SWANSON: Death of William S. Raven, Wilfred V. Hurley; MR. KAPLOWITZ: Death of Mae C. Realbuto, Benny F. Grassi, Marion Irene Roemer, Frank Sofo, Julia Madden, Lorenzo Zumbo, Jr, Frank Cuzzi, Anna Geoghean, Marianne Wynne, Dorothy Slivinsky; MR. LATIMER: Death of Roger Perry, Stephen P. Milliot, Gordon S. Payne and Stephen Fallon; MR. PINTO: Death of Carmela Mary Iozzo, Lena Gislao, Louise Bonnaro; Joseph LoScalzo MR. ABINANTI: Death of William A. Walsh, Jr., Vincent J. Agnano; MR. MOSIELLO: Death of Mary Ramondelli, Victor Rubeo; MR. PINTO: Death of John Buzzurro, Alfred C. Cavuoto; Jean Harold, Lena M. Foran; MR. NOTO AND MR. LATIIMER: Death of Frances Germano Quadagno, Eleanor M. Angarano; MR. WISHNIE: Death of Paul Julius Buhl, Margaret A. Lavery; MR. WISHNIE AND MR. KAPLOWITZ: Death of Isidore Ted Bloom; MR. MAISANO: Death of Letterio LaFauci, Majorie E. Kelly, Raymond C. Torricelli, James Costa, Maria Caminiti, Tyra Becker, Renee Cohen, Kenneth Emanuel, Thomas Vidile, Mary Telecso, Grayce Surace, Sidney Borgia, Louis G. Leahy,Dorothy C. Tyndall, Mary Barnett Juan, John J. Seiler; MR. MAISANO, MRS. BRONZ, MR. PINTO: Death of Robert Cammann, Sr.; MRS. SPRECKMAN: Death of Raymond E. Montagriff; MR. ABINANTI AND MR. YOUNG: Death of Hilary Bansgopaul; ALL LEGISLATORS: Death of Mary Giambruno. The above named Legislators presented the following memorial resolutions and moved their adoption, which motion was unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS: 12TH DISTRICT (MR. ABINANTI): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on March 8, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.-Carried.
On MOTION of Legislator Abinanti, the Board adjourned.
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