THE COUNTYBOARD 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, SPRECKMAN, STEWART-COUSINS, SWANSON, WISHNIE, YOUNG, CHAIRMAN-16.

 

MOTION:  APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:  MR. ABINANTI MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2001 BE APPROVED – CARRIED.

 

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

 

PUBLIC HEARING:  Sale of Land to the Village of Mamaroneck:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  LOCAL LAW INTRO 24-2001:  Authorizing the County to sell to the Village of Mamaroneck approximately 2.4 acres of land for $350,000.

 

The Clerk presented proof of publication 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:  Lake Street Environmental:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  RES 154-2001:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to authorize the County to purchase 10.06 acres of real property located on Lake Street in the City of White Plains.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Resolution 154-2001.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Lake Street Property Acquisition:  ACT 124-2001:  Authorizing the County to purchase real property located on Lake Street in the City of White Plains consisting of 10.06 acres, for general municipal purposes.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommittred Act 124-2001.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Lake Street Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 125-2001:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,062,000 in bonds – 10.06 acres of property located in the City of White Plains.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Bond Act 125-2001.

 

 

 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS;  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  Narragansett Avenue Property Purchase Environmental:  RES 155-2001:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act to authorize the purchase of 3.78 acres of real property located at 19 Narragansett Avenue in the Village of Ossining.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Resolution 155-2001.

 

 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Narragansett Avenue Property Purchase:  ACT 126-2001:  Authorizing the County to purchase real property located at 19 Narragansett Avenue in the Village of Ossining.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Act 126-2001.

 

 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Narragansett Avenue Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 127-2001:  Authorizing the issuance of $2,015,000 in bonds – Acquisition of property located at 19 Narragansett Avenue in the Village of Ossining for the purpose of providing affordable senior housing.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Bond Act 127-2001.

 

 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEEON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  Affordable Housing Statement of Need:  RES 156-2001:  Amending the County’s Affordable Housing Plan to reflect the need for affordable assisted/assistive senior housing.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted Resolution 156-2001.

 

 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Home Rule Request:  (HOME RULE REQUEST) RES 152-2001:  Supporting A3353 and S2136, ‘AN ACT to authorize the granting of police service credit in an optional twenty-year retirement plan to Paul Weather, Sr. for certain services as a public safety officer”.

 

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

 


COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Rocco V. Circosta as a member of the Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory 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 the Arthritis Foundation for use by the Department of Social Services was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  North Salem Property Purchase:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to purchase and subsequently convey approximately 8,500 square feet of real property comprised of a two-family residence located at 606 Route 22 in North Salem was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Special Committee on Housing.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Bedford Property Purchase:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to purchase and subsequently convey 5.2 acres of real property comprised of a single family home and garage located at 796 North Bedford Road in the Town of Bedford was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Special Committee on Housing.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  2001/2002 Westchester Community College Budget:  Forwarding the 2001/2002 Westchester Community College Budget was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Consumer Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Joel Klein as a member of the Citizens Consumer Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Bus Shelter IMA:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with municipalities located within the County in order to provide for a County-wide bus shelter program was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  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.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Cortlandt IMA:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of Cortlandt pursuant to which the Town would lease to the County a parcel of property located off Roa Hook Road for the purpose of constructing and operating a Recyclable Solid Waste Material Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Agreements with New York State pursuant to the Older Americans Act:  Proposed Act repealing Act 191-2000 to authorize the County to enter into agreements with the State of New York pursuant to the Older Americans Act and authorizing IMA’s with local municipalities and agencies was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Liberty Plaza Affordable Housing Project:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of Mount Vernon in connection with the Housing Implementation Fund Project known as the Liberty Plaza Affordable Housing Development was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Housing and Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Amawalk Filtration Plant Lease:  Proposed Legislation authorizing the County to lease the Amawalk Filtration Plant and Pumping Station to the Westchester Joint Water Works was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Lead Agency Determination:  Forwarding an application from the Environmental Clerk of the Town of Yorktown on behalf of Pulte Homes of New York, LP was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  Bronx River Parkway Cyclists:  Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh suggesting that the Bronx River Parkway be kept open throughout the summer for cyclists was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Parks.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Renovations to Playland:  Forwarding a letter from a County resident regarding the renovation projects at Playland was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER:  Bike Racks on County Buses:  Forwarding petitions calling for the placement of bike racks on County buses was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Solid Waste Commission Report:  Forwarding the monthly report of the Solid Waste Commission was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. PAUL NOTO:  Auto Rental Company Summonses:  Forwarding a letter from the President of Money’s Worth Auto Rental Company regarding summonses issued to auto rental companies was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. SUZANNE SWANSON:  Kensico Dam Plaza:  Forwarding a letter from the President of an ad hoc group of County residents interested in beautifying Kensico Dam Plaza was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Parks.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Sewer District Extension:  Forwarding the Final Order and Determination granting the petition of Columbia Somers, LLC to extend Somers Sewer District No. 1 was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER AND HON. PAUL NOTO:  Blind Brook Sanitary Sewer Connection:  Forwarding a letter from a Senior Associate Engineer at Malcolm Pirnie requesting authorization to connect the property located at 1275 King Street in Greenwich to the Blind Brook Sanitary Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER:  Affordable Housing:  Forwarding a list of foreclosed properties which could be turned into affordable housing was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Housing.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Westchester County Health Care Corporation:  Forwarding the Independent Auditors’ Report on 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:  HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Plastic Recycling:  Forwarding a copy of her letter to the Chairman of the Environment Committee regarding plastic recycling was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO AND HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Minor League Baseball:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Yonkers City Council regarding Minor League Baseball in the City’s southern tier was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. KATHERINE CARSKY:  Transportation Improvement Plan:  Forwarding a letter from the Acting Executive Director of the New York Metropolitan Council regarding the draft regional Transportation Improvement Plan was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Cell Towers:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Village of Scarsdale supporting S5362 and A7442 regarding construction of cell towers on Special Parkways was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and Committee on the Environment.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. THOMAS ABINANTI:  Private Car Service at Airport:  Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Executive Director of the Taxi and Limousine Commission and the Commissioner of Transportation regarding private car service at the Airport was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Drowsy Driving:  Forwarding an article entitled Legislation needed to fight drowsy driving was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. SUZANNE SWANSON:  Fire Protection at Grasslands Reservation:  Forwarding a letter regarding a renewal of the contracts with the Hawthorne and Valhalla Fire Departments for the provision of Fire and EMS services at the Grasslands Reservation 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:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  WCC Presidential Salary:  Forwarding a copy of a letter to the County Executive from the President of the Westchester Community College Board of Trustees regarding the College President’s Salary was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Personnel Authority:  Forwarding a proposed Local Law which would streamline the handling of the Board’s personnel matters was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules and Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  CLAY TIFFANY:  Briarcliff Police Department:  Forwarding a copy of his letter to the District Attorney, the U.S. Attorney, the New York State Attorney General, the Ossining Village government and the Briarcliff Manor Village government regarding the Briarcliff Police Department was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  RICHARD HOBBS:  First Amendment Rights at Playland:  Forwarding a copy of his letter regarding First Amendment rights at Playland was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Special Committee on Parks.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEY:  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:  HON. JAMES MAISANO:  Changes to County Towing Law:  Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Board regarding necessary changes to the County Towing Law was on motion of Mr. Abinanti received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

 


RESOLUTION 162-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Mamaroneck Property Sale Environmental:   Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Local Law authorizing the County to sell to the Village of Mamaroneck approximately 2.4 acres of land for $350,000.

 

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

 

 

 


LOCAL LAW INTRO 24-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Mamaroneck Property Sale Local Law:   Authorizing the County to sell to the Village of Mamaroneck approximately 2.4 acres of land for $350,000.

 

          Mr. Wishnie presented Local Law Intro 24-2001 and moved its adoption, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


RESOLUTION         2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Rye Property Purchase Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act which would authorize the County to purchase approximately 6.74 acres of real property in the City of Rye.

 

          Mr. Latimer recommitted the above-captioned Resolution.

 

 


ACT         2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Rye Property Purchase Authorization:  Authorizing the County to acquire an interest in certain property as tenants in common with the City of Rye, consisting of approximately 6.74 acres of real property in the City of Rye.

 

          Mr. Latimer recommitted the above-captioned Act.

 


(BOND) ACT         2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Rye Property Purchase Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,875,000 in bonds to finance the acquisition for public park purposes of an undivided interest in land and improvements thereon adjacent to Playland Parkway in the City of Rye.

 

          Mr. Latimer recommitted the above-captioned Act.


ACT 132-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:  Northern Westchester BOCES IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services to provide for the co-sponsorship of adult and continuing education programs to be offered to the general public.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 133-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:  Southern Westchester BOCES IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services to provide for the co-sponsorship of adult and continuing education programs to be offered to the general public.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 134-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:  Mount Vernon School District IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City School District of the City of Mount Vernon to use the District’s classroom space for evening courses offered by Westchester Community College’s Adult Education Program.

 

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

 

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

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 135-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:  Somers Central School District IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Somers Central School District to provide for the co-sponsorship of adult and continuing education programs to be offered to the general public.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 136-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:  Westchester-Putnam School Districts IMA:  Authorizing the County to enter into agreements with school districts located in the County of Westchester and the County of Putnam, whereby Westchester Community College will teach courses in networking and information technology.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 137-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant:  Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the FAA – Phase IIIB Construction of the Perimeter Emergency Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle Access Road Project at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 138-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant:  Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the FAA – Airport Beacon Relocation Project at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 139-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant:  Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the FAA – Phase II of the acquisition of Security Equipment and Perimeter Fencing Project at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 140-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant:  Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the FAA – Phase I of the Reconstruction of Taxiway “A” and Design of the next phase of the Taxiway Rehabilitation Program at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


RESOLUTION 165-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to authorize the County to enter into an Amended Grant Agreement with the FAA allowing for the transfer of $3,870,000 from A0072 Runway Overrun Safety Area Improvements to Capital Project A0054 Rehabilitation of Various Taxiways.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 141-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Airport Grant:  Authorizing the County to enter into an Amended Grant Agreement with the FAA allowing for the transfer of $3,870,000 from A0072 Runway Overrun Safety Area Improvements to Capital Project A0054 Rehabilitation of Various Taxiways.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 142-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Capital Budget Amendment:  Amending the County 2001 Capital Budget by decreasing appropriations from the Runway Overrun Safety Area Improvements Project at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 143-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Capital Budget Amendment:  Amending the 2001 County Capital Budget by increasing appropriations for the Rehabilitation of Various Taxiways Project at the County Airport.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 144-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Pay Plan Amendment:  Amending classification of positions and schedules of pay – various positions.

 

          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, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

          NAY:  Legislators Maisano and Swanson-2.

 

 


ACT 145-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorization of the Commencement  of Legal Proceedings:  Authorizing the commencement of legal proceedings against Vincent Casolaro and Ralph DeMartino to eject them from property owned by the County located on the Putnam Right-of-Way in Elmsford, New York and Yonkers, New York, respectively.

 

          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, Oros, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

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


RESOLUTION 166-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Executive Boulevard Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of legislation to authorize the acquisition of property located at 375 Executive Boulevard in Elmsford.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 


ACT 146-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Executive Boulevard Acquisition:  Authorizing the County to acquire property consisting of an approximately 79,500 square foot building located on a 3.65 acre site in Elmsford from Executive Boulevard, Inc.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  Legislator Swanson-1.

 

 

 

 


ACT 147-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Executive Boulevard Capital Budget Amendment:  Amending the 2001 County Capital Budget – (+$5,600,000).

 

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

 

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

 

          NAY:  Legislator Swanson-1.

 

 


(BOND) ACT 148-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Executive Boulevard Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $5,600,000 in bonds – Acquisition of property located at 375 Executive Boulevard.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  Legislator Swanson-1.

 

 


RESOLUTION  167-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  South Fourth Avenue Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act to purchase 6,300 square feet of real property located at 127-131 South Fourth Avenue in Mount Vernon.

 

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

 

          Mrs. Carsky and Mr. Oros were not present when the vote was taken.


ACT 149-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  South Fourth Avenue Acquisition:   Authorizing the County to purchase real property located at 127-131 South Fourth Avenue in the City of Mount Vernon.

 

          Mrs. Bronz 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, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

          Mrs. Carsky and Mr. Oros were not present when the vote was taken.


(BOND) ACT 150-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  South Fourth Avenue Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $610,000 in bonds – Acquisition of real property located at 127 – 131 South Fourth Avenue in the City of Mount Vernon.

 

          Mrs. Bronz 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, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-14.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 151-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Prisoner Transport:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of Mount Vernon in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the County Jail.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 152-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Prisoner Transport:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of Bedford in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the County Jail.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


RESOLUTION 168-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Legion Drive Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a bond act to fund the design of the rehabilitation of portions of Legion Drive in Mount Pleasant.

 

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

 

 

 


ACT 153-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Legion Drive Agreement:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant for construction of new sidewalks as well as resurfacing and widening of the roadway on portion of County Road 29 in the Town of Pleasant, also known as Legion Drive.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


(BOND) ACT 154-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Legion Drive Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $120,000 in Bonds – Rehabilitation of Legion Drive.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


RESOLUTION 190-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Broadway Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant for the construction of new and replacement sidewalks, as well as replacement of catch basin castings and resurfacing of portions of County Road 29 in the Town of Mount Pleasant, also known as Broadway.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 156-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Broadway Agreement:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant for the construction of new and replacement sidewalks, as well as replacement of catch basin castings and resurfacing of portions of County Road 29 in the Town of Mount Pleasant, also known as Broadway.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 

 


ACT 157-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING:  Pound Ridge Community Development and Housing Programs:  Authorizing the County to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Town of Pound Ridge to undertake the Community Development and Housing Programs pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended.

 

          Mrs. Bronz 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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 


ACT 158-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  PRC Budget Amendment:  Amending the 2001 Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Operating Budget.

 

          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, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-15.

 

          NAY:  Legislator Maisano-1.

 

 


ACT 159-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Designation of Outside Counsel:  Designating an Attorney to be retained to represent Michael Downey, an employee of the Department of Correction, in the lawsuit of Diamaris Gonzales v. Westchester County, et al.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 160-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Capital Budget Amendment:  Amending the 2001 County Capital Budget - +$100,000 – North County Trailway.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 161-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds – Improvements to North County Trailway.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 162-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Lawsuit Settlement:  Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Pauline Yuelys, et al vs. Liberty Lines Transit, Inc., et al.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 163-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Lawsuit Settlement:  Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Christopher A. Pucci v. County of Westchester, et al.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 164-2001:  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 the two-year term commencing January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002 whereby the County will provide bus shuttle service to the Westchester County Health Care Corporation.

 

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

 

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

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 165-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH:  WCHCC Bond Guarantee:  Authorizing the execution of a Guarantee agreement between the County and the Westchester County Health Care Corporation providing for the guarantee of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness to be issued by such Corporation in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.

 

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

 

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

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


RESOLUTION 169-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  County Road Map Amendment Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an act to amend the County Road Map to remove approximately 2.04 miles of County roads in the Town of Greenburgh and transfer ownership of the Roads to the Town.

 

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

 


ACT 166-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  County Road Map Amendment:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Town of Greenburgh to amend the County Road Map to remove approximately 2.04 miles of County roads in the Town of Greenburgh and transfer ownership of the Roads to the Town.

 

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

 

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

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


ACT 167-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Glenville Woods Acquisition:  Authorizing the County to acquire an interest in certain property as tenants in common with the Town of Greenburgh.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.

 

 


(BOND) ACT 168-2001:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Glenville Woods Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $450,000 in bonds – acquisition of an interest in certain property as  tenants in common with the Town of Greenburgh.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.


ACT 169-2001:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Kitchawan Right of First Refusal:  Authorizing the County to waive its Right of First Refusal and accept a new Right of First Refusal on certain real property located adjacent to the Kitchawan Park Preserve in the Town of Yorktown.

 

          Mrs. Stewart-Cousins 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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.


RESOLUTION 170-2001:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND HEALTH:  Ban of certain products containing mercury:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.  [Public Hearing set for August 20, 2001 at 7:30 p. m. Local Law Intro 25-2001]

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 171-2001:  COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION:  Licensing of Communications Systems Contractors:  Calling on the State Legislature to enact a bill entitled “An Act to amend the County law in relation to the power of the County of Westchester to provide for County-wide communications systems contractor licensure.

 

          Resolution 171-2001 was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mrs. Carsky.


RESOLUTION 172-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Ethics Board:  Confirming the appointment of James J. DeLuca as a member of the Ethics Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 173-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of David P. Dawson as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 


RESOLUTION 174-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Paul William Scova as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 175-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Roland Faucher as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 176-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Theodore Tully, Jr. as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 177-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  African-American Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Danna M. Wood as a member of the African-American Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 178-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Scott T. Moore as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 179-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of David Parsons as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 180-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Susan D. Croll as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 181-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Chris Kalish as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 182-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  EMS Advisory Board:  Confirming the appointment of Celia Fishman as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 183-2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Ethics Board Appointment:  Confirming the appointment of Donna Marino as a member of the Ethics Board.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION         2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Rent Guidelines Board Recommendation:  Recommending the appointment of Eliot J. Cherson as an Owner Member on the Rent Guidelines Board.

 

Mr. Abinanti recommitted the above-captioned resolution.

 

 

 


RESOLUTION         2001:  COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Rent Guidelines Board Recommendation:  Recommending the appointment of Jane Morgenstern as a Public Member of the Rent Guidelines Board.

 

          Mrs. LaMotte recommitted the above-captioned resolution.

 

 

 


RESOLUTION 184-2001:  COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Ossining and Saw Mill Sewer District Modification:  Setting a Public Hearing on the proposed modification to the Ossining Sanitary Sewer District to remove 98 parcels of property and the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District to remove 1 parcel of property.  [Public Hearing set for August 20, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.]

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 185-2001:  COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT:  Pest Management Committee Appointment:  Confirming the appointment of Joseph Alonzi as a member of the Pest Management Committee.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 186-2001:  COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT:  Westchester Greenway Compact:  Supporting the Westchester Greenway Compact Plan.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 187-2001:  COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT:  Cities for Climate Protection Campaign:  Pledging to join with jurisdictions from all over the world in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.

 

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

 

 


RESOLUTION 188-2001:  COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR:  Protection of Nuclear Plant Workers:   Supporting the passage of A00528 and S521A which would establish a nuclear plant whistleblower access program.

 

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

 

 


SPECIAL ORDER:  ACT 155-2001:  Lawsuit Settlement:  Authorizing the County to settle the action entitled:  Westchester County Board of Legislators, et al. v. Planning Board of the City of New Rochelle.

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.


SPECIAL ORDER:  RESOLUTION 163-2001:  Road Transfer Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act which would authorize the County to enter into an agreement with the City of Rye whereby the City would accept the transfer from the County of approximately 2.18 miles of County Roads .

 

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

 

 

 


SPECIAL ORDER:  ACT 131-2001:   Road Transfer:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the City of Rye authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the City of Rye whereby the City would accept the transfer from the County of approximately 2.18 miles of County Roads .

 

          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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Young, Chairman-16.

 

          NAY:  None.


SPECIAL ORDER:  RESOLUTION 164-2001:  Rye Property Purchase Environmental:  Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of an Act which would authorize the County to purchase approximately 6.74 acres of real property in the City of Rye for Park purposes.

 

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

 


SPECIAL ORDER:  ACT        2001:  Rye Property Purchase:  Authorizing the County to purchase approximately 6.74 acres of real property in the City of Rye for Park purposes.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted the above-captioned act.

 

 


SPECIAL ORDER:    (BOND) ACT         2001:  Rye Property Purchase: Bond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,875,000 in bonds – acquisition of real property in the City of Rye for Park purposes.

 

          Mr. Wishnie recommitted the above-captioned act.