07/10/2000

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 19, 2000 BE APPROVED – CARRIED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 127-2000: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Acquisition of furniture and equipment for the Westchester County Department of Transportation Bus System Management Office.

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.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Executive Director of Solid Waste Commission: Appointing Bruce B. Berger as Executive Director of the Solid Waste Commission was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Prisoner Transportation IMA: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New Rochelle to reimburse New Rochelle for the costs it incurs in transporting prisoners who have been arraigned from New Rochelle to the Westchester County Jail was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of a gift from Pepsico Inc. to be used by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation to sponsor the New York Philharmonic Concert was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Early Retirement (WCC): Proposed Local Law Approving a Resolution by the Westchester Community College Board of Trustees, dated June 21, 2000 electing to provide the benefits of a retirement incentive program pursuant to the provisions of Chapter Eighty-Six of the Laws of 2000 was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Early Retirement (County): Proposed Local Law in relation to electing a retirement incentive program for eligible County of Westchester employees (except Westchester Community College employees) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter Eighty-Six of the Laws of 2000 was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: FTA Grant Application: Proposed Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute and file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $14,073,401 that will be used to support the County’s Bee-Line System was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Budget Transfer: Transferring funds within the Department of Emergency Services Budget in the amount of $126,000 was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: License and Lease Agreement: Legislation authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into a license and lease agreement with The Children’s Village, Inc. for the construction and operation of a shelter facility for runaway and homeless youths at the property located next to the Valhalla Residence on the Valhalla Campus was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: WCC Budget: Transmitting the 2000/2001 Westchester Community College Budget was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Davids Island IMA: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New Rochelle to jointly issue a Request for Proposals and retain a firm to perform a feasibility analysis in relation to the use of Davids Island was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project: Proposed legislation regarding the Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Airport Master Plan Update: Forwarding a letter from two County residents concerning the Airport Master Plan Update – Air National Guard Site was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Groundwater Contamination near Rye Lake: Forwarding a letter from the Manager of the Westchester Joint Waterworks regarding Groundwater Contamination near Rye Lake was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Rory O’Moore Park: Forwarding a letter from an Attorney regarding the status of the “Grassy Sprain Site” (Rory O’Moore Park) was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Groundwater Contamination at the County Airport: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the County Executive from the National Resources Defense Council regarding groundwater contamination at the County Airport was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. VITO PINTO: County-wide Plumber Licensing Law: Forwarding a letter from an attorney representing a group of Master Plumbers who have petitioned for relief regarding the County-wide Plumber Licensing Law was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Elder Abuse Hotline: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Town of North Salem recommending the institution of an Elder Abuse Westchester County Hotline was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: Outreach Services to the Hearing Impaired: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Somers requesting assistance in obtaining grant information from the State and Federal government for the provision of outreach services to the hearing impaired in Somers and Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Requests for removal from County Saw Mill Sewer District: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Town of Mount Pleasant on behalf of additional property owners on Kings Grant Way who have requested removal from the County’s Saw Mill Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL NOTO: Elder Abuse Hotline: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Village of Port Chester recommending the institution of an Elder Abuse Westchester County Hotline was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS RYAN, BRONZ AND LATIMER: Tishman-Speyer Property: Forwarding a letter from the Mayor of the City of White Plains requesting County participation in the planned Tishman-Speyer development project was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Fire Horn Testing: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Supervisor of the Town of Bedford from a Bedford Village resident regarding fire horn testing and the best way to signal emergency personnel was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO AND HON. VITO PINTO: Trash Haulers Legislation: Forwarding a letter from the New York State Turf and Landscape Association seeking clarification of the County’s Trash Haulers Legislation was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Green-house gas emissions: Forwarding a letter from a constituent regarding the problems of greenhouse gas emissions was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: KAREN SCHULTZ OF THE SIERRA CLUB: County Airport Environmental Issues: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the County’s Director of Environmental Planning from the Supervisor of the Town/Village of Harrison commenting on the proposed Westchester County Airport Plan reevaluation of the Airport Layout Plan; a copy of a letter to the Commissioner of Transportation from the Supervisor of the Town/Village of Harrison regarding the Draft Groundwater Flow Evaluation and Sampling Plan; and receipts for 740 letters received by the Planning Department regarding the Master Plan Study, protesting Airport Expansion and supporting the complete protection of the drinking water supply of the Kensico Reservoir and Long Island Sound was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER AND HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Airport Layout Plan: Forwarding a statement from the Federated Conservationists of Westchester commenting on the Scope of the Westchester County Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for modifications to the Airport Layout Plan was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: WESTCHESTER COALITION FOR THE HUNGRY & HOMELESS, INC: Pathways to Housing: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Chairman of the Board from the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless, Inc. expressing concern about the contract awarded by the Department of Social Services to Pathways to Housing was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Debris Collection System on Waterways: Forwarding a memorandum regarding the debris collection system on waterways was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: EPIC Program: Forwarding a copy of a response from Carol E. Stone, Director, New York State Executive Department, Division of the Budget, with regard to the implementation of the expanded Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Safe Storage of Weapons: Forwarding a copy of a letter from Mark W. Hoffacker, Advocacy Manager, St. Mary’s Foundation for Children, commending the Board of Legislators on the recent passage of Local Law 10-2000, requiring the safe storage of weapons was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Open Space Acquisition and Parks Improvements: Forwarding a resolution passed by the Village of Tarrytown calling upon the Westchester County Board of Legislators to initiate action that would allow a referendum to be held in November 2000 regarding a bond issue for Open Space acquisition and parks improvements was on motion of Mr. Maisano laid “OVER” under the Rules.

ACT 137-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds – Acquisition of specialized equipment to finance the acquisition of specialized laboratory instrumentation for the Department of Laboratories and Research.

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 138-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $195,000 in bonds – Design and construction of two shelters, one for the outdoor fuel pumps and one to provide cover for the oil and transmission fluid dispensing area, at the Public Safety Headquarters in the Town of Mount Pleasant.

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 139-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds – Replacement of deteriorated equipment at the Fulton Avenue Bascule Bridge in the 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 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 140-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Design of the replacement of the existing bridge structure at Mamaroneck Avenue over the Sheldrake River in the Town of Mamaroneck.

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 141-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Historic River Towns of Westchester Growing Smarter Together Project: Authorizing the County Executive or his designee to make and execute an application to the New York State Department of State for State funding of a qualifying Quality Communities Demonstration Program 1999-2000 project entitled: Historic River Towns of Westchester Growing Smarter Together Project.

Mr. Wishnie and Mr. Oros 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 130-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Historic River Towns of Westchester Growing Smarter Together Project: To make and execute an application to the New York State Department of State for State funding of a qualifying Quality Communities Demonstration Program 1999-2000 project entitled: Historic River Towns of Westchester Growing Smarter Together Project.

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

ACT 142-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project: Authorizing the filing of an application to the New York State Environmental Conservation for a State Grant-in-Aid for a Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project and signing of the associated contract with New State and to adopt the attached Resolution pursuant thereto.

Mr. Wishnie and Mr. Kaplowitz 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 131-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project: Authorizing the filing of an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a State Grant-in-aid for a Municipal Non-Toxic Pest Management Project and signing of the associated contract with New York State.

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

ACT 143-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: E-911 Surcharge Funds: Authorizing the expenditure of $4,970,767 in Enhanced 911 Surcharge Funds for the operation of the E-911 System in Westchester County.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, seconded by Mrs. LaMotte, Act 143-2000 was TABLED 12-5 with Legislators Kaplowitz, Pinto, Ryan, Young and Latimer being recorded in the negative.

RESOLUTION 132-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Early Retirement – WCC: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law approving a Resolution by the Westchester County Board of Trustees dated June 21, 2000, electing to provide the benefits of a retirement incentive program pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 86 of the Laws of 2000 to all eligible employees of the College who are members of the New York State Employees Retirement System, the New York State Teachers Retirement System and the Optional (TIAA-CREF) Retirement System. [Public Hearing set for July 24, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.; Local Law Intro 13-2000]

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

RESOLUTION 133-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Early Retirement – County: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law in relation to electing a retirement incentive program for eligible County of Westchester employees (except Westchester Community College employees). [Public Hearing set for July 24, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.; Local Law Intro 14-2000]

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

RESOLUTION 134-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Municipal Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program: Authorizing the County to accept $300,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the County and Municipal Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program.

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

ACT 144-2OOO: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: Amending the 2000 County Capital Budget by transferring funds from BPL09 New Homes Construction to BPL10 New Homes Land Acquisition.

ACT 144-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.

RESOLUTION 135-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Suhr Property Environmental: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to authorize the acceptance, by donation, by Mrs. Henriette Suhr of real property located in the Town of New Castle for use as parkland.

Resolution 135-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Noto.

ACT 145-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Suhr Property Acceptance: Authorizing the County to accept the donation, by Mrs. Henriette Suhr, of real property located in the Town of New Castle for use as parkland.

Act 145-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Noto.

ACT 146-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH: WCHCC Agreement: Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001 whereby the WCHCC will provide certain community mental health services.

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

NAY: None.

ACT 147-200: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH: WCHCC Agreement: Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 whereby the County will provide certain Employee Assistance Program Services and receive a license of space at 19 Bradhurst Avenue for an office for Employee Assistance program staff.

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

NAY: None.

ACT 148-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH: WCHCC Agreement: Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing June 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 whereby WCHCC will furnish medical consulting services necessary for satisfactory of the Uniform Attendance Standards of the Department of Correction including, without limitation, reviewing the medical status of employees to determine fitness for duty.

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

NAY: None.

ACT 149-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Rehabilitation of exterior of Michaelian Office Building.

Act 149-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.

(BOND) ACT 150-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $350,000 in bonds – Rehabilitation of building interiors of the White Plains Complex.

Act 150-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.

(BOND) ACT 151-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $3,500,000 in bonds – Relocation of various County departments.

Act 151-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.

(BOND) ACT 152-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $330,000 in bonds – Purchase of fire truck for Fire Training Center.

Act 152-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mrs. Swanson.

(BOND) ACT 153-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location and the automation of certain plant functions for the Blind Brook Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

(BOND) ACT 154-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $250,000 in bonds – Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location, and the automation of certain plant functions for the New Rochelle Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

(BOND) ACT 155-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $450,000 in bonds - – Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location, and the automation of certain plant functions for the Ossining Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

(BOND) ACT 156-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $650,000 in bonds - Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location, and the automation of certain plant functions for the Peekskill Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

(BOND) ACT 157-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $800,000 in bonds - – Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location, and the automation of certain plant functions for the North Yonkers Pump Station.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

(BOND) ACT 158-2000: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorizing the issuance of $1,650,000 in bonds - – Acquisition and installation of equipment that permits the remote operation of certain plant functions from a separate location, and the automation of certain plant functions for the Yonkers Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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

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

NAY: None.

Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.

RESOLUTION 136-2000: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Disposal of County Computers: Setting a public hearing on a proposed Local Law authorizing the Chief Information Officer to sell, lease or dispose of surplus, obsolete or unusable County computers or computer equipment. [Public Hearing set for July 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.; Local Law Intro 15-2000]

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

RESOLUTION 137-2000: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Solid Waste Law Amendments: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law amending Section 1 and Section 2 of Local Law No. 10-1999 which codified the Westchester County Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Licensing Law to extend the deadlines for license application submission during the implementation phase of the law until September 30, 2000, and to allow new businesses to obtain licenses under the former Chapter 826 of the Laws of Westchester County until December 31, 2000, in order to increase competition in the Westchester County Hauling industry. [Public Hearing set for July 24, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.; Local Law Intro 16-2000]

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

RESOLUTION 138-2000: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Pesticide Reduction Law: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to be known as the Westchester County Pesticide Reduction Law. [Public Hearing set for July 24, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.; Local Law Intro 17-2000]

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

RESOLUTION 139-2000: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Barry M. Kramer as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

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

RESOLUTION 140-2000: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Paul Ryan as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

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

RESOLUTION 143-2000: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: WCHCC Board of Directors Appointment: Recommending the appointment of John Heimerdinger as a member of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation.

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

RESOLUTION 141-2000: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Marianna O’Dwyer as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

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

RESOLUTION 142-2000: COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Dr. Gregory R. Smith as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

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

RESOLUTION 144-2000: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Gun Free School Zones: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law in relation to the creation of gun-free safety zones within seven hundred and fifty feet of every school in the County. [Public Hearing set for __________at__________: Local Law Intro_______2000].

Resolution 144-2000 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Latimer.

ACT 159-2000: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Discharge Permit Agreement: Authorizing the County to assign the discharge permit agreement with the Greenwich Woods Health Care Corporation to Greenwich Woods Limited Partnership.

Mr. Maisano and Mr. KAPLOWITZ 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.

SPECIAL ORDER: RESOLUTION 145-2000: Creation of Agricultural District: Authorizing the filing of the Landowners Proposal with respect to the creation of an Agricultural District in the County and the publishing and posting of an appropriate Notice in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.

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

SPECIAL ORDER: ACT 160-2000: WCHCC Board of Directors Reappointment: Reappointing Betsy Stern as a voting director to the governing board of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term of five years.

Mrs. LaMotte 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 146-2000: Personnel Appointment: Appointing Anna M. Giordano to the position of Office Assistant (Board of Legislators).

Mr. Latimer 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 adjourn to meet on August 1, 2000 at 7:00 P.M.-Carried.

RESOLUTION 147-2000: Memorial Resolutions: All Legislators: Death of Christine Risk, Brian M. McDonald: Mr. Oros: Joseph Ruyack, Joan McGuirk; Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Suzanne Kamerman, Nicola Paplia; Mr. Kaplowitz: Death of Emil S. Tytlar, William J. Delaney, Franz J. Katz, Dr. Julius Eisenstark, DDS., Edward Windus, Laura J. Wamsley, Peter Ippolito; Mr. Latimer, Mrs. Bronz and Mr. Ryan: Death of Dave Younkin; All Legislators: Death of John A. Perone; Mr. Wishnie: Death of Dorothy Barnes, Angela Gesue, Eva Nannetti, Joseph DeSilva, Mary Ann Policello; Mr. Pinto: Death of Cecile Morris, Dorothy Elizabeth Evjen, Herbert Spencer Graves, Helen L. Quigley, Lawrence B. Holten, Jr.; Mr. Maisano: Death of Arthur T. Starr, Mary Ann Curran, All Legislators: Death of Charles Gerry; Mr. Abinanti: Death of Thomas Picone, James W. Mondelli, Charles H. Park, Francis N. Apostoli; Mrs. Spreckman: Death of Frank Trond; Mr. Maisano: Death of John J. Mertz, Josephine P. Galterio, William A. Klein, III; Mr. Ryan and Mr. Oros: Death of “Ted” DeChristopher; Mrs. Swanson: Death of Ned DeMar; Mrs. Stewart-Cousins and Mr. Young: Death of Steven C. Moore.

The above-named Legislators presented the following memorial resolutions and moved their adoption, which was declared carried.

On MOTION of Legislator Abinanti, the Board adjourned.