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, NOTO, BRONZ, CARSKY, KAPLOWITZ, LAMOTTE, MAISANO, MOSIELLO, OROS, PINTO, RYAN, SPRECKMAN, STEWART-COUSINS, SWANSON, WISHNIE, YOUNG, CHAIRMAN-17.

MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: MR. ABINANTI MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1999, BE APPROVED – CARRIED.

MR. ABINANTI MOVED TO SUSPEND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING.

PUBLIC HEARING: Home Improvement Licenses for Landscapers and Gardeners: LOCAL LAW INTRO 7-1999: to require (1) that all landscapers and gardeners obtain licenses as home improvement businesses, including those who perform seasonal or routine maintenance; (2) that vehicle decals be issued to landscapers and gardeners upon issuance of a home improvement license; and (3) that decals be conspicuously displayed in the vehicle(s) used in connection with the licensed activities.

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

ON MOTION OF MR. ABINANTI, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS WAS RESUMED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Edward M. Berman as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Harvey Geller as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Jeffrey B. Rednick as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Robert F. Gilbert as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: African-American Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Cheryl C. Melton as a member of the African-American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Public Utility Service Agency Appointment: Appointing Edward Krauss as a member of the Public Utility Service Agency was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of a gift from the Louis R. Cappelli Foundation to be used for fireworks at the New York Philharmonic Concert was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Court-Ordered Certiorari Refunds: Forwarding a package of Court-Ordered Certiorari Refunds was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: WCHC Agreements: Proposed legislation which would authorize the County to enter into various agreements with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ AND HON. VITO PINTO: Mid-Harlem Line Third Track Project: Forwarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Harlem Line Third Track Project. [ON FILE] was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Committee on Public Works.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. PAUL NOTO: County-wide Property Revaluation: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Town of Rye calling for County-wide property revaluation was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Drinking Water Pollution: Forwarding an editorial from The Riverdale Press entitled "Politics Pollutes City Water" was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. GEORGE LATIMER AND HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Croton Water Treatment Plant Environmental Impact Statement: Forwarding the Notice of Completion covering the Croton Water Treatment Plant Project Final Environmental Impact Statement. [ON FILE] was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Pest Management Committee Appointment: Forwarding a letter from the Chair of the Pest Management Committee recommending the appointment of James Grefig as a member of the Pest Management Committee was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. VITO PINTO: Siting of Wireless Telecommunications Equipment: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Village of Tuckahoe strongly opposing the adoption of State legislation which would preempt local home rule in the siting of wireless telecommunications equipment was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMUNICATION: HON. VITO PINTO: Early Bar Closings: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Village of Tuckahoe supporting closing the bar closing hours in Westchester from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Health and the Medical Center. (NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS NOT HELD OVER ON JUNE 7, 1999 AND WAS REFERRED TO THE LISTED COMMITTEES AT THAT TIME.)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Felony Animal Cruelty Legislation: Forwarding a letter from a New York State resident asking the Board to support the adoption of S.5166 and A.8338 which would make cruelty to animals a felony was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Global Warming: Forwarding the Mayor and Local Official Statement on Global Warming was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI AND HON. GEORGE LATIMER: County-wide Property Revaluation: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Village of Irvington calling for County-wide property revaluation was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. PAUL NOTO: Siting of Wireless Telecommunications Equipment: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Village of Port Chester strongly opposing the adoption of State legislation which would preempt local home rule in the siting of wireless telecommunications equipment was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: WILLIAM J. COONEY: Gun Show Ban Reversal: Urging the Board to take all steps necessary to reverse the ban on gun shows at the County Center was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Early Bar Closings: Forwarding a letter from the New York State Restaurant Association expressing opposition to the proposal to change the bar closing hour at 2:00 a.m. was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Trash Hauler’s Legislation: Forwarding a letter from the National Solid Waste Management Association complimenting the Board on its proposed legislation regulating trash haulers was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Trash Hauler’s Legislation: Forwarding a letter from an attorney representing companies which are engaged in the business of solid waste and recyclables collection in Westchester requesting that the Board address the concern that one or two companies acquire undue control of solid waste services in the County was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 104-999: Authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds – Rehabilitation of Infrastructure 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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND HOUSING: Community Development Block Grant Programs: ACT 107-1999: Authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into cooperation agreements to undertake the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

AYE: Legislators: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with the City of Mount Vernon, the City of New Rochelle and the City of Yonkers to provide funds and administer funding from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program for Fiscal Year 1999 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: Acceptance of Credit Cards as a means of payment for fines, taxes, etc.: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into agreements with one or more financing agencies or card issuers to provide for the acceptance, by the County, of credit cards as a means of payment of fines, civil penalties, rent, rates, taxes, fees, charges, revenue, financial obligations, or other amounts, including penalties, special assessments and interest, owed to the County of Westchester was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Board of Ethics Appointment: Appointing Vincent A. DeIorio as a member of the Board of Ethics was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments..

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing George D. Skinner as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments..

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Airport Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Peter J. DeMilio as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments..

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Changes in the Operation of Westchester Community College: Proposed legislation pertaining to the operation of the Westchester Community College was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Community Affairs and Housing.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hudson River Waterfront Acquisition: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to acquire Hudson River Waterfront Property known as the Habirshaw Club Property was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Community Affairs and Housing.

COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ AND HON. LOIS BRONZ: Adoption of MacBride Principles – Town of Yorktown: Forwarding a resolution adopted by the Town of Yorktown authorizing the Supervisor to sign the MacBride Principles was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

COMMUNICATION: HON. RICHARD WISHNIE: Removal of Unsewered Parcels from County Sewer District: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Ossining Town Board calling on the County to remove unsewered Town properties from the County Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: Proposed County Ethics Law: Forwarding two model drafts of Ethics laws which, among other things, would prohibit a party functionary from holding a public position was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on County Officers and Departments.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: County Police Boat: Forwarding a letter from the Harbor Unit of the New Rochelle Police Department expressing concern about the County Police Boat’s plans to patrol in Westchester was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Multiple Sclerosis Society: Forwarding a letter from the President of the Southern New York Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society concerning how local county governments can assist the Society in the delivery of its mission was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Human Rights Commission: Forwarding a letter from Rabbi Abraham Blum concerning the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN: County Sewer Tax: Forwarding a letter from the Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church protesting his Church’s payment of the County Sewer Tax was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Tax Exemptions for Disabled Citizens: Forwarding a letter from a constituent urging support for a property tax exemption for disabled citizens was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: #77 Bus Line: Forwarding a letter from a constituent urging him to save the #77 bus line 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 Department of Information Technology was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments..

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Trash Hauler’s Legislation: Forwarding a copy of a letter from a local private carter to the Legislation Committee applauding the efforts to regulate trash haulers and stating some concerns and questions that he would like to see addressed was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Curbing Teen Access to Firearms: Forwarding a Legislative Action Alert from the American Bar Association entitled Action Needed to Curb Teen Access to Firearms was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Early Bar Closings: Forwarding a Policy and Position Statement from the County Chamber of Commerce expressing its opposition to the proposal to change bar closing hours from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Health and the Medical Center.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Compromise of Health Care Claims: Proposed Act authorizing the County Attorney to compromise claims of Westchester County for Reimbursement of Health Care Expenditures from Insured’s Recovery as a Result of Legal Action or Settlement was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Independence for Westchester Community College: Forwarding a letter from the President of CSEA Unit 9200 registering an official objection to the proposal to grant independence to Westchester Community College was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing.

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Establishment of Police Departments and Employment of Police Officers: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Greenburgh Police Chief to Senator Spano expressing his strong opposition to S.05418 which would repeal long-standing special legislation relating to the establishment of police departments and the employment of police officers in Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Procurement Policy: Proposed Act authorizing the County to amend the its Procurement Policy with regard to Professional Services was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Tennis Court Building – Marshlands: Forwarding a letter from a constituent urging that the Tennis Court Building at the Marshlands be stabilized and restored was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing.

COMMUNICATION: COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: NYC Watershed Land Acquisition Program: Forwarding a copy of the comments made by the Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition, Inc. regarding the City’s Watershed Land Acquisition Program was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Westhab Claim Settlement: Forwarding legislation which would authorize the County to settle its claims against Westhab, Inc. was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

ACT 109-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds – Improvements to Tibbets Brook Park and Ridge Road 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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 110-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $125,000 in bonds – improvements to Mohansic Golf Course.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 111-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds – Woodlands South County Family Recreation Area development plan.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 112-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Bronx River Reservation Pathway 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 declared carried by the following vote:

AYE: Legislators: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 113-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $450,000 in bonds – Rehabilitation of Colonnades at Playland Amusement 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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 114-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $550,000 in bonds – Cell 4, Sprout Brook Ash Disposal Facility.

(BOND) ACT 114-1999 was laid "OVER" under the Rules by Mr. Oros.

(BOND) ACT 115-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,600,000 in bonds – Ossining Sanitary Sewer District Pump Stations.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

RESOLUTION 118-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Environmental Resolution: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,100,000 in bonds – improvements to Dunwoodie Golf Course.

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

(BOND) ACT 116-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,100,000 in bonds – Improvements to Dunwoodie Golf Course.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

ACT 117-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Mortgage Tax Receipts: Authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to pay Mortgage Tax Receipts to Cities, Towns and Villages.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

ACT 118-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Gaisman Property: Amending Act No. 79-1999 authorizing the issuance of up to $2,050,000 in bonds to finance the Acquisition of the Gaisman Estate in order to amend Exhibit "A" 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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

ACT 119-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Gaisman Property: Amending Act No. 79-19998 authorizing the Acquisition by the County of Westchester of a twenty-five percent (25%) interest in the Gaisman Estate consisting of approximately 123 aces in the Town of Greenburgh in order to amend the Legal Description thereof.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

(BOND) ACT 120-1999: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $3,920,000 in bonds – Acquisition of passenger buses.

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: Abinanti, Noto, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-17.

NAY: None.

RESOLUTION 119-1999: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Home Rule Request: Urging support of A.8402-A and S.4730, "An Act to amend the Navigation Law, in relation to requiring certain operators of vessels operated in navigable water of the County to hold a boating safety certificate".

Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

RESOLUTION 120-1999: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Trash Hauler’s Licensing Law: Setting a public hearing on a proposed Local Law to repeal Chapter 826 of the Laws of Westchester County, the Westchester County Solid Waste and Recycles Licensing Law, and to amend the Laws of Westchester County to add a new Chapter 826-a so as to implement the Solid Waste Management Act and address the influence and the threat of the influence of organized crime in the Solid Waste and recycling industries operating in Westchester County. [Public Hearing set for July 12, 1999, at 5:00 P.M.; Local Law Intro. 8-1999]

Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

RESOLUTION 121-1999: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Home Rule Request Resolution: Urging support of S.5960 and A.8435, "An Act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles".

Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

RESOLUTION 122-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Domestic Violence Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Equilla Anderton as an at-large member of the Domestic Violence Council.

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

RESOLUTION 123-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Domestic Violence Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Gerard Mignone as the Police Chief’s Association representative on the Domestic Violence Council.

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

RESOLUTION 124-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Rent Guidelines Board Reappointment: Recommending the reappointment of David L. Cheek as a Public Member of the Rent Guidelines Board.

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

RESOLUTION 126-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Rent Guidelines Board Reappointment: Recommending the reappointment of Alfred F. Corbo as a Tenant Member of the Rent Guidelines Board.

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

RESOLUTION 127-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Rent Guidelines Board Reappointment: Recommending the reappointment of Catherine Danaher as a Tenant Member of the Rent Guidelines Board.

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

RESOLUTION 125-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Rent Guidelines Board Appointment: Recommending the appointment of Cecilia G. Bikkal, Esq. as a Public Member of the Rent Guidelines Board.

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

RESOLUTION 128-1999: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Public Utility Service Agency Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Robert Wall as a member of the Public Utility Service Agency.

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

12^th DISTRICT (MR. ABINANTI): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on July 26, 1999 at 7:00 P.M.-Carried.

RESOLUTION 129-1999 Memorial Resolutions: MRS. LA MOTTE: Death of Frank D. Spadaccia, MRS. LAMOTTE AND MR. KAPLOWITZ: Death of Marion Minichello; MRS. LAMOTTE: DEATH OF Salvatore A. DeFilippo, Frank J. Pagliaro, Claude Cascioli, Jr.; MR. KAPLOWITZ AND MRS. LAMOTTE: Death of Dorothy Gilbert, MR. KAPLOWITZ: Teresa Melillo; MRS. BRONZ: Death of Keith Winfred Cole; ALL LEGISLATORS: Death of State Senator Leonard Stavisky; MR. PINTO: Death of Reverend Monsignor Vincent T. Case; MR. MAISANO: AND MR. NOTO: Death of John Henry Doherty, M.D.; MR. MAISANO: DEATH OF Mary Inello, Cherie Nussbaum, George W. Harju, Raymond V. Creaturo; MR. ABINANTI: Death of William Andrew Miller; MR. MOSIELLO: Death of Dominic Calabrese; MRS. STEWART-COUSINS: Death of Charles Raymond Taylor, Sr.

The above-named Legislators presented the following Memorial Resolutions and moved their adoption, which motion was declared adopted.

On MOTION of Legislator Abinanti, the Board adjourned.