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:

 

Legislator:  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 June 5, 2000, June 8, 2000 (Special Meeting), June 12, 2000 (Special Meeting 12:45 p.m.), June 12, 2000 (Special Meeting 12:50 p.m.) be approved-Carried.

 

Mr. Abinanti moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of conducting a public hearing.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 12-2000:  In relation to property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities.

 

The Clerk presented proof of the notice of public hearing and read the rules for its conduct.  There were no speakers.

 

No other persons wishing to be heard, Mr. Abinanti declared the public hearing closed and the regular order of business resumed.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 119-2000:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 in bonds – Resurfacing the Bronx River Parkway asphalt roadway.

 

          Mr. Latimer recommitted Act 199-2000.

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 120-2000:  Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – Replacement of existing signage on the entire Bronx River Parkway.

 

          Mr. Latimer recommitted Act 120-2000.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  G & S IMA:  ACT 111-2000:  Authorizing an IMA with the Village of Port Chester whereby the Village will assume all obligations relating to the operation, repair and maintenance of the public promenade and its related improvements.  [Note:  This item was considered at the Special Meeting held on June 8, 2000.  It appears here for tracking purposes only.]

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Property Tax Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 9-2000:  In relation to property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities.

 

          Mrs. Stewart-Cousins recommitted Local Law Intro 9-2000.

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Safe Storage of Weapons:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 10-2000:  Amending the Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Chapter 527 to require the safe storage of weapons. [Note:  This item was considered at the Special Meeting held on June 8, 2000.  It appears here for tracking purposes only.]

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE:  Toy or Imitation Fire Arms:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 11-2000:  Regarding the sale, distribution, manufacture or possession of toy or imitation firearms. [Note:  This item was considered at the Special Meeting held on June 8, 2000.  It appears here for tracking purposes only.]

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Youth Board Appointment:  Appointing Ronald L. Davis as a member of the Youth Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Youth Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Sioux Taylor as a member of the Youth Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Community Services Board Appointment:  Appointing Dr. Alice D. Levee as a member of the Community Services Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Community Services Board Appointment:  Appointing David Hernandez as a member of the Community Services Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  Youth Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Eva Dech as a member of the Youth Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Gift Acceptance:   Acceptance of a gift from Louis Cappelli to be used at the Philharmonic Concert was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  Gift Acceptance:  Acceptance of a gift from the Marine Corps League to be used to sponsor a Float in the prarade recognizing the 50^th Anniversary of the Korean War and its Veterans was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Various environmental protection, economic prosperity and community development well-being grants:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to apply to the New York State Department of State pursuant to the program for Historic River Towns of Westchester Growing Smarter Together Project was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Economic Development.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Expenditure of E-911 Funds:  Proposed Act authorizing the expenditure of $4,970,767 in E-911 surcharge funds for the operation of the E-911 system in Westchester 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 Donald Cecil to be used for the purchase of laptop computers for the Jandon Scholars 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 Country Bank to be used in the July 1^st parade recognizing the 50^th Anniversary of the Korean War and its veterans was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Capital Budget Amendment:  Proposed Act transferring appropriated capital funds designated for New Homes Construction was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Snow and Ice Control on County Roads:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with local municipalities for snow and ice control on County roads located within those municipalities was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  WCHCC Agreements:  Proposed legislation authorizing 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.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Gun Free School Zones:  Proposed legislation which would create gun-free zones around every school in Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Grant Acceptance – Municipal Domestic Preparedness:  Proposed Resolution authorizing the County to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice a federal grant as part of the County and Municipal Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program 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:  SMART Radar:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with all municipalities within the County for the use of a County-owned Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer for a term of 5 years was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  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.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. RICHARD WISHNIE AND HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Ratings for Food Service Establishments:  Forwarding proposed legislation which would add a new chapter to the Laws of Westchester County in order to require the letter or numerical rating of food service establishments was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and Committee on Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON URSULA LA MOTTE AND HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  Airport Master Plan Update:  Forwarding a copy of a letter from the New York Public Interest Research Group to the County’s Director of Environmental Planning commenting on specific sections of the Airport Layout Plan was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Storm Water Issues:  Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Somers detailing certain storm water issues that have been discovered by Trout Unlimited was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Thermal Imaging Cameras:  Forwarding a letter from the Captain of the Mount Kisco Independent Fire Company requesting her assistance in helping the Company obtain a thermal imaging camera was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO:  County Park Policy:  Forwarding a letter from the Financial Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians detailing problems his group encountered in trying to hold a golf outing at Dunwoodie Golf Club was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Parks.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  YORKTOWN TOWN BOARD:  Open Space Referendum/Initiative:  Forwarding a resolution passed by the Town of Yorktown requesting a County Open Space referendum/initiative of $100 million to acquire parklands was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO:  Probation Officers Association:  Forwarding a statement made by a Probation Officer detailing his Department’s mission statement was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Labor.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies – Health Department:  Forwarding the designation of deputies for the County’s Department of Health was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  MTBE Use:  Forwarding a letter from the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Water Supply, New York City Department of Environmental Protection regarding MTBE and the potential for both groundwater and surface water contamination was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  WCC Master Plan for Facilities:  Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Chairman of the Westchester Community College Board of Trustees to the Chairman of the Board requesting that he schedule a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the College’s Master Plan for Facilities was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Special Committee on Education.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. WILLIAM RYAN:  Correction Officer Complaint:  Forwarding a copy of a letter to the County Executive from a Correction Officer regarding the recent allegations of a pyramid scheme at the County Correctional Facility was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments and Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. 

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Safe Storage and Toy Gun Legislation:  Forwarding a letter from Scarsdale residents supporting the passage of the Safe Storage and Toy Gun legislation was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Glenwood Lake Housing Development:  Forwarding a copy of a letter from a New Rochelle resident to the Chairperson of the New Rochelle Planning Board stating her concerns about the housing development proposed near Glenwood Lake was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN AND HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  Senior Citizen Rent Abatement Program:  Forwarding a resolution passed by the City of Yonkers requesting the State Legislature to increase the income eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Abatement Program to $25,000 per year was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Senior Citizens.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Environmental Innovations:  Forwarding two articles forwarded to him by a Mamaroneck resident regarding environmental innovations was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO:  Memorial for War Hero:  Forwarding a resolution passed by the City of Yonkers requesting the County’s help in locating a natural land feature to memorialize Hugh Francis Redmond was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION: HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN:  Safe Storage of Weapons:  Forwarding a letter from a constituent concerning the legislation mandating the safe storage of weapons was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  WCC Capital Budget:  Forwarding a statement made at the June 12^th Westchester Community College Capital Budget Hearing held in Yonkers was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Committee on Education.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. JAMES MAISANO:  Electrical Licensing Board:  Forwarding a letter from a constituent detailing problems he is encountering with the Electrical Licensing Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. JAMES MAISANO:  Sewage Conversion:  Forwarding a letter from a constituent suggesting that the County convert its sewage into fertilizer was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. JAMES MAISANO:  Health Department Penalty:  Forwarding a letter from a New Rochelle Property Owner regarding a fine she received from the County Health Department was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  LEGISLATORS LATIMER, BRONZ AND RYAN:  New York-Presbyterian Hospital Development Plans:  Forwarding a letter from the Concerned Citizens for Open Space regarding the New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s development plans was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

NOTICES AND PETITIONS:  AMENDED NOTICE OF CLAIM:  Anita Lynch Smith and Peter Smith, Anita Lynch Smith as Administrator of the Estate of Christina Marie Smith was on motion of Mr. Abinanti, received, filed and referred to the County Attorney.

 

ACT 122-2000:  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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

ACT 123-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Lawsuit Settlement:  Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Rossini Contracting Corp. v. County of Westchester and Liberty Lines. 

 

          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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

RESOLUTION 120-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH:  Parking Lot Improvements – Grasslands Reservation:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to authorize a bond act amendment to finance the cost of construction for certain parking lot improvements at the Grasslands Reservation.

 

          Mr. Wishnie  and Mr. Abinanti presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was declared adopted 15-1 with Legislator Carsky being recorded in the negative.

 

 

 

ACT 124-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH:  Amendment to WCHCC Agreement:  Authorizing the County to amend its agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for project management services to be provided to the County for certain parking lot improvements at the Grasslands Reservation.

 

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

 

          AYE:  Legislators:  Abinanti, Bronz, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  Legislator Carsky-1.

 

 

ACT 125-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE  ON HEALTH:  Parking Lot Improvement Bond Act:  Amending the Bond Act adopted September 21, 1999 in relation to construction of various parking improvements at the Medical Center.

 

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

 

          AYE:  Legislators:  Abinanti, Bronz, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  Legislator Carsky-1.

 

ACT 126-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT:  Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act:  Authorizing the County to make and execute applications to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for state funding of qualifying Hudson River Estuary Projects in accordance with the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996.

 

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

 

          AYE:  Legislators:  Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

RESOLUTION 121-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  FTA Grant Acceptance:  Authorizing the County to execute and file an application with the Federal Transit Administration and to accept up to $80,000 in federal funds for aide in the financing of a Job Access and Reverse Commute Project.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION 122-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  FTA Grant Acceptance:  Authorizing the County to execute and file an application with the Federal Transit Administration and accept up to $6,591,000 in federal funds for aid in the financing of Capital Projects.

 

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

 

(BOND) ACT 127-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Furniture and equipment for WCDOT Bus System Management Offices.

 

          ACT 127-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Latimer.

 

(BOND) ACT 128-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance $1,000,000 in bonds – Partial reconstruction of Anderson Hill Road.

 

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

 

          AYE:  Legislators:  Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

 

 

(BOND) ACT 129-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – Reconstruction of Bedford Banksville Road from Mill Brook Road to the Connecticut border.

 

          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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

(BOND) ACT 130-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,100,000 in bonds – Rehabilitative work on the Old Mill 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,  Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

(BOND) ACT 131-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $890,000 in bonds – Exterior rehabilitation of the Ice Casino 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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

RESOLUTION 123-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Bond Act Environmental:   Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Bond act authorizing the issuance of $1,340,000 in bonds – Maintenance Facility under the Dragon Coaster at Playland.

 

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

 

ACT 132-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Capital Budget Amendment:  Amending the 2000 County Capital Budget - +$500,000 – Recreation Facilities Maintenance Facility, Carpenter Shop and Garage.

 

          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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

BOND ACT 133-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,340,000 in bonds – Maintenance Facility under the Dragon Coaster 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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

ACT 134-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Cablevision Lightpath IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with various municipalities whereby such municipalities would receive telecommunications services from Cablevision Lightpath, Inc. through Cablevision’s contract with the County of Westchester.

 

          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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

 

ACT 135-2000:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT:  Conservation Easement:  Amending Act 55-2000 to authorize the County to convey a conservation easement to Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc., its successors and assigns, over the Southern portion of the Hillpoint property located in the Town of Cortlandt.  [Agreement – On File]

 

          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, Bronz, Carksy, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

 

 LOCAL LAW INTRO 12-2000:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Property Tax Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 12-2000:  In relation to property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities.

 

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

 

          AYE:  Legislators:  Abinanti, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

RESOLUTION 119-2000:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Commissioner of Emergency Services:  Confirming the appointment of Patrick T. Kelly as Commissioner of Emergency Services.

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION 124-2000:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Human Rights Commission:  Confirming the appointment of Eugene Conroy as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

 

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

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 125-2000:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Youth Board:  Confirming the appointment of Dally M. Sanchez as a member of the Youth Board.

 

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

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 126-2000:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Human Rights Commission:  Confirming the appointment of Dorothy M. Finger as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION 127-2000:   COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Human Rights Commission:  Confirming the appointment of M. Paul Redd as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

 

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

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 128-2000:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Confirming the appointment of Honorable Suzanne R. Swanson as a member of the Board of Health.

 

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

 

SPECIAL ORDERS: SMART Radar:  ACT 136-2000:  Authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with all municipalities within the County for the use of a County-owned Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer for a term of 5 years.

 

          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, Bronz, Carsky, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

RESOLUTION 118-2000:  COMMITTEE ON LABOR:  Right to Organize:   Supporting the rights of working people to organize and calling all Westchester County employers to respect the rights of employees to organize free from intimidation or coercion.

 

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

 

 

 

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS:   12^th District (Mr. Abinanti):  Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on July 10, 2000 at 7:00 P.M.-Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 129-2000:  Memorial Resolutions:   Mrs. LaMotte:  Death of Carmelo Ciccone, Joseph Trapasso, Colleen M. Clement, Frances D. Hauser; Mrs. Swanson:  Death of George A. Fries; Mr. Kaplowitz:  Death of Glenn E. Finch, Bryant Adams, Robert L. Dewit, Nicholas Pingitore, John B. Noreika, M. Gloria Buckley, Catherine Calogero; Mr. Wishnie:  Death of Winnifred Bagley Wolf; Mr. Pinto:  Death of Carletta E. Musante, Antonio Ricca, Minnie Noval Barnes; Mrs. Spreckman:  Death of Louis A. Cechini, Sidney Klein, Michaela Odone;  Mr. Latimer:  Grace Chevalier, Dorothy Feeney.

 

The above-mentioned Legislators presented the following memorial resolutions and moved their adoption, which motion was declared adopted.

 

 

On MOTION of Legislator Abinanti, the Board adjourned.