MINUTES

COUNTYBOARD OF LEGISLATORS

MARCH 11, 2002

The CountyBoard of Legislators met pursuant to adjournment.

 

The Honorable Lois Bronz in the Chair.

 

The Chairman opened the meeting with the salute to our flag and an invocation.

 

The roll call resulted as follows:

 

Legislators:  Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, – Chair – 16.

 

Absent:  Legislator Latimer – 1.

 

Motion – Approval of Minutes.  Mr. Young moved that the minutes of February 4, 2002 (Regular Meeting) and February 26, 2002 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Dog Licensing Report:  Forwarding the 2001 Annual Dog Licensing Report was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  North Castle IMA – For Hire Vehicles:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of North Castle pursuant to which the Town will assist the County in enforcing the Westchester County For-Hire Vehicle Law was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Parks Board Appointment:  Appointing Gussie Sanzillo as a member of the Parks Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Human Rights Commission Reappointment:  Reappointing Shelley M. Klein as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Human Rights Commission Appointment:  Appointing Lisa A. Copeland as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Human Rights Commission Appointment:  Appointing Rosemary J. Uzzo as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATON:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Human Rights Commission Reappointment:  Reappointing Dr. Gregory R. Smith as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Planning Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Clinton B. Smith as a member of the Planning Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Greenburgh IMA – For Hire Vehicles:  Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of North Castle pursuant to which the Town will assist the County in enforcing the Westchester County For-Hire Vehicle Law was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Prisoner Transport:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New Rochelle in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the Westchester County Jail was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  E911 Surcharge:  Proposed Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,600,000 in Enhanced 911 surcharge funds for the operation of the E911 system in WestchesterCounty for the year 2002 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Adam F. Ochs as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Joaquin F. Alemany as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  LowerHudson-LongIsland Resource Conservation and Development Council Appointment:  Appointing Annie Farrell as an alternate member of the Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation and Development Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  2001 Annual Report – Department of Community Mental Health:  Forwarding the 2001 Annual Report from the Department of Community Mental Health was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  WCHCC Agreement:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation whereby WCHCC, through third party ambulance service, will provide ambulance service as required for facilities operated by the Department of Social Services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  WCC Lease Agreement:  Proposed Local Law authorizing the County to enter into a lease agreement with Alfred Weissman Real Estate, Inc. or the owner of record, for space located at 27-35 North Division Street in Peekskillwas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  White Plains IMA:  Proposed Act amending Act 176-1999 which authorized the County to enter into an IMA with the City of White Plains for the reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks on Post Road, also known as County road No. 53, and to accept an easement over the curbs and sidewalks from the City, in order to increase the County contribution toward the work from an amount not to exceed $540,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,106,062 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Intermodal Transportation Center:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the City of New Rochelle for an Intermodal Transportation Center to run concurrently with the obligations of the underlying FTA & NYSDOT Grants, including, without limitation, the continued dedication of the ITC and related real property, facilities and equipment to transit services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Sewer District Modification:  Proposed Act modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of one parcel of property located in the Village of Briarcliff Manorwas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Court-Ordered Certiorari Refunds:  Forwarding a package of Court-Ordered Certiorari Refunds was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Gift Acceptance:  Acceptance of a gift from Fuji Photo Film, U.S.A., Inc. to be used by the County’s Office of Communications was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Cortlandt IMA Amendment:  Proposed Act authorizing an IMA with the Town of Cortlandt dated March 10, 1999, subject to certain terms and conditions was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  2001 Tax Commission Annual Report:  Forwarding the 2001 Annual Report of the Westchester County Tax Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Human Rights Commission Reappointment:  Reappointing Barbara Grace as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Transportation Board Appointment:  Appointing Blanca P. Lopez as a member of the Transportation Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Yolanda Infante as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Airport Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Timothy J. Tynan as a member of the Airport Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Hispanic Advisory Board:  Appointing Carmen Castellanos as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Transportation Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Donald Cecil as a member of the Transportation Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Bond Acts:  Forwarding five proposed Bond Acts covering a total of 54 capital projects in the following categories:  Airport; Special Improvement Districts, including water, refuse, and sewer; Expansion of County Assets; Roads and Bridges; and Land and Housing Implementation for a total of $41,460,062 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Gift Acceptance:  Acceptance of a gift from the Hudson Valley Bank to be used to sponsor the Philharmonic Concert at the Community College was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECTIVE:  Gift Acceptance:  Acceptance of a gift from New YorkState to be used to cover the general expenses of the CountyClerk’s Citizens Outreach Office was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  WCHCC Guarantee Agreement:  Proposed legislation authorizing the execution of a Guarantee Agreement between the County and the Westchester County Health Care Corporation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Salary and benefit protection for employees called to Active Duty:  Proposed Act amending Act 224-2001 to extend its effective date for an additional six months in order to continue to provide for certain salary and benefits protection for County officers and employees who are called to Active Duty was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Service Charge for returned checks:  Proposed Act to increase the service charge that the County may impose due to the return of tendered payments dishonored by a bank or depository institution was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Airport Projects:  Proposed Acts to authorize the County to amend the County 2002 Capital Budget for various projects at the CountyAirportwas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Gift Acceptance:  Acceptance of a gift from Cablevision Systems Corporation to be used to sponsor the Third Annual Westchester Film Festival was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYEXECUTIVE:  Invest-in-Kids:  Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with various municipalities within the County for the provision of services under the County’s “Invest-in-Kids” Program was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE OROS AND HON. JAMES MAISANO:  Proposed addition to Board Rules:  Forwarding a proposed addition to the Board Rules requiring notification of agendas for Committee meetings was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Indian Point Security:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Town of Mount Kisco regarding security at the Indian Point Nuclear Facility was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Water Restrictions:  Forwarding a letter from two constituents urging the institution of water conservation initiatives was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Municipally-owned Power System:  Forwarding a proposal from Assemblyman Tocci for County takeover of area power utility systems was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Annual Report of Board of Elections:  Forwarding the Annual Report of the Board of Elections for the year 2001 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER:  Closing of Taylor Health Care Facility:  Expressing his opposition to the closing of the Taylor Health Care Facility at the WestchesterCountyMedicalCenter in Valhallawas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Potassium Iodide:  Forwarding a letter from a constituent regarding the stockpiling of potassium iodide was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Minority Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Average Rent Survey:  Forwarding Average Rent Survey Data prepared by Westchester Residential Opportunities for the fourth quarter of 2001 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Housing and the Committee on Minority Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE OROS:  Peekskill Sanitary Sewer Properties:  Forwarding petitions sent from the Town of Cortlandt requesting the return of parcels located in the Town back into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Board of Legislators was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Senior Programs and Services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Correction was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Public Safety was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Office of the District Attorney was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Emergency Services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Transportation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Social Services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for WestchesterCommunity Collegewas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the CountyClerkwas on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Probation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Finance was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Planning was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Information Technology was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Human Resources was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Community Mental Health was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Health was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Public Works was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Public Utility Service Agency was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Laboratories and Research was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the Department of Environmental Facilities was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Voting Accessibility Issues:  Forwarding a letter from a Westchester Attorney regarding County Voting Accessibility Issues was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  State Assembly Committee Chairs and Majority Leadership Positions for 2002:  Forwarding a listing of State Assembly Committee Chairs and Majority Leadership posts for 2002 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Program Analyst Position:  Forwarding a proposal to create a Job Group XI, Program Analyst position at the Board of Legislators was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Compensation Advisory Board:  Forwarding a copy of her letter to Jo Brill thanking her for agreeing to serve on the Westchester County Board of Legislators Compensation Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Strategic Services Report:  Forwarding the Strategic Services Report regarding Board structure and staffing was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Compensation Advisory Board:  Forwarding a copy of her letter to Herman Geist thanking him for agreeing to serve on the Westchester County Board of Legislators Compensation Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Compensation Advisory Board:  Forwarding a copy of her letter to Joseph Rosenblumg thanking him for agreeing to serve on the Westchester County Board of Legislators Compensation Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Indian Point Evacuation Plan:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the OssiningUnionFreeSchool District regarding the Indian Point Evacuation Plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Westchester Coalition Against Bigotry:  Forwarding a letter from the Chairman of the Westchester Coalition Against Bigotry asking the Board to pass a Resolution in support of Bill #A01563 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Minority Affairs and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Indian Point Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Board of Education of the ChappaquaCentralSchool District declaring the County Emergency Plan insufficient and ordering the appropriate CountyState and Federal agencies to undertake a complete review was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Energy Conservation:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Town of New Castle declaring the Town’s intent to promote energy conservation as a matter of public policy was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEY:  Compromise of Medicaid Claims:  Proposed Act authorizing the County Attorney to compromise the County’s right to recover claims for Medicaid expenses against the Estates of Mary T. Sturgeon and Grace Conte was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. WILLIAM RYAN:  Indian Point Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan Review:  Forwarding proposed Resolution calling on the County to solicit bids for the conduct of an independent, non-governmental review of the Indian Point Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Indian Point Closure and Decommissioning:  Forwarding a proposed Resolution calling for the immediate closure and decommissioning of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants II and III was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, the Committee on Environment and Health and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTYATTORNEY:  Lawsuit Settlement:  Proposed Act authorizing the CountyAttorney to settle the claim of Nicolas Esposito, by his parents and natural guardians, Laura Esposito and Anthony Esposito, Jr. v. County of Westchester in an amount not to exceed $175,000 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  CSEA Unit 9200 Priorities:  Forwarding the CSEA Unit 9200 Priorities was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Labor.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Millennium Pipeline:  Forwarding a letter from the Chairperson of the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation Advisory Board expressing concern about the proposed construction of the Millennium Pipeline down the centerline of the South County Trailway from Eastview to a point south of Ardsley and Chauncey was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Indian Point Security:  Forwarding a letter from the Chief Operating Officer of Entergy Nuclear Northeast regarding the safety and security of the Indian Point Nuclear facility was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  WCC Recognition from National Wildlife Federation:  Forwarding a press release from WestchesterCommunity College entitled WestchesterCommunity College receives recognition from National Wildlife Federation for Environmental Efforts was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  FCWC Initiatives to improve energy efficiency and conservation:  Forwarding a letter from the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County containing a list of initiatives to improve energy efficiency and conservation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Human Rights Commission:  Forwarding a letter from the Chairman of the City of Rye Commission on Human Rights asking the Board of Legislators to address the issue the ability of local human rights commissions to refer cases to the County Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. THOMAS ABINANTI:  Indian Point Safety:  Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education to the CountyExecutive regarding the Indian Point Evacuation Plan and security at the Indian Point Nuclear Facility was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. THOMAS ABINANTI:  Indian Point Evacuation Plan:  Forwarding a letter from the Superintendent of Schools of the DobbsFerryUnionFreeSchool District regarding the Indian Point Evacuation Plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LA MOTTE:  Defibrillators for home use:  Forwarding a newspaper article entitled Doctors consider at-home defibrillators was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO:  Supermajority vote to raise taxes:  Reintroducing his proposal to require a supermajority vote to raise taxes was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  County preparedness for WMD Events:  Forwarding a letter from the Director of the New York State Office of Public Security regarding County preparedness for WMD events was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Indian Point Closure:  Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Town of Orangetown calling for the closure of Indian Point was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Home Health Care Workers:  Forwarding a letter from the President and CEO of the Dominican Sisters Family Health Service, Inc. regarding the elimination of home health care workers prior to the passage of the Governor’s Health Care Bill was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Water Conservation:  Forwarding a letter from a constituent regarding the County’s current water crisis was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Designation of Deputies:  Forwarding the Designation of Deputies for the CountyClerk’s office was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on CountyOfficers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. SUZANNE SWANSON:  Sewer District Modification:  Forwarding Resolutions passed by the Town of Mount Pleasant requesting removal of certain properties from the Saw Mill Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  NACo Annual Meeting:  Forwarding a proposed Resolution authorizing the casting of votes at the NACo Annual Meeting was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. THOMAS ABINANTI:  Evacuation Plan Certification:  Proposed Resolution directing the CountyLetter of Certification for the Indian Point Evacuation Plan be withdrawn was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Environment & Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS:  Home Rule Request: Forwarding a request from the President of the Department of Public Safety PBA urging the Board to adopt a Home Rule Request Resolution in support of S2136A and A3353A was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS:  Re-establishment of Playland Commission:  Forwarding a memorandum from Legislator Latimer regarding the re-establishment of the Playland Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation, the Committee on Parks and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

NOTICES AND PETITIONS:  Notice of Claim:  Bernard Peters vs. County of Westchester was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the CountyAttorney.

 

NOTICES AND PETITIONS:  Summons in a Civil Action:  Robert Escalara v. Glenna Lunn, et al was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the CountyAttorney.

Note:  Although Legislator Hall was present at the meeting, he was precluded from voting on the following pieces of legislation as the result of a court order.

 

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Automated Surface Observing System:  RES 9-2002:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law authorizing the County to enter into a lease agreement with the United States of America, acting by and through the Federal Aviation Administration, for space at the Westchester County Airport for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and removal of the Automated Surface Observing System.  [Public Hearing set for March 25, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 1-2002]

 

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

COMMITTEEON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEEON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH:  WCHCC Agreement:  RES 17-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation whereby the WCHCC shall provide mental health services; services to mentally retarded/developmentally disabled children, adults and their families; and a medically supervised drug –free outpatient program for adolescents.  [Note:  This item was placed on the agenda by unanimous consent.]

 

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 carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.

 

NAY:  None.

 

COMMITTEEON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEEON ENIRONMENT & HEALTH:  WCHCC Agreement:  ACT 18-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation whereby the County shall provide Employee Assistance Program Services and receive a license of space at 19 Bradhurst Avenue for an office for Employee Assistance Program Staff.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act which was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Abinanti.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:  Port Chester IMA: ACT 19-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Village of Port Chester to provide funds to the Village for a planning and design study of an intermodal facility at the Village’s Railroad Station.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE:  Violent Crimes Task Force:  ACT 20-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the FBI, the New York State Division of Parole, the City of Mount Vernon Department of Public Safety and the City of Yonkers Police Department to form the Westchester County Violent Crimes Task Force.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE:          RICI System:  ACT 21-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with the municipalities located in the County of Westchester, whereby the County will provide municipalities with access to a system called the Westchester County Repository for Integrated Criminalistic Information (RICI System) to allow for the electronic transmission and storage of criminal record and police blotter information.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH:  ACT 22-2002:  Authorizing the County to accept grant funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in an amount not-to-exceed $122,075, in order to fund the implementation of the County’s Septic Licensing & Database Management Program, as set forth in Article VIII of the Westchester County Sanitary Code.

 

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 carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEEON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Bond Act:  (BOND) ACT 23-2002:  Authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds – Security System Improvements to Michaelian Office Building Parking 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 carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 14.

 

NAY:  Legislator Maisano - 1.

COMMITTEEON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Eviction Proceedings:  ACT 24-2002:  Requesting authorization to commence a summary legal proceeding against Melvin Smith to evict him from the Sprout Brook House, 144 Sprout Brook, Town of Cortlandt and to obtain the value of the fair use and occupancy of the subject property since November 1, 2001.

 

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

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 14.

 

NAY:  None.

(Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.)

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Bond Counsel:  ACT 25-2002:  Authorizing the County to retain the law firms of Hawkins, Delafield and Wood; McGhee & Associates; Willkie, Farr & Gallagher and Nixon Peabody LLP to provide bond counsel services to the County of Westchester in an “of counsel” capacity to the County Attorney, for the period from February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2006.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  RocklandCountyIMA:  ACT 26-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into a two-year IMA with the County of Rockland for the Westchester County Department of Laboratories and Research to provide bacteriological and/or chemical examination of water and food samples.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  WCC Lease Agreement:  RES 10-2002:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law authorizing the County to enter into a lease agreement with Alfred Weissman Real Estate, Inc., the owner of record, for space located at 27-35 North Division Street, Peekskill, New York for a ten (10) year term commencing on September 1, 2002 with the County having one additional five (5) year renewal option.  [Public Hearing set for March 25, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 2-2002]

 

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

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Designation of Outside Counsel:  ACT 27-2002:  Designating the law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, and Dicker to be retained as outside counsel in the lawsuit of Ralph Martinelli v. Leonard Spano, et al and authorizing the County to pay the designated counsel for legal services rendered in connection with the action.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act which was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.

COMMITTEEON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Investment Policy:  ACT 28-2002:  Repealing Act 104-2000, which established an Investment Policy for the County of Westchester, and establishing a new Investment Policy for the County pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Section 39.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Yonkers IMA:  ACT 29-2002:  Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of Yonkers pursuant to which the City will conduct a traffic signalization study in order to improve traffic operations and safety in the City.

 

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

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

COMMITTEEON LEGISLATION:  DavidsIsland:  RES 11-2002:  Requesting the State Legislature to introduce and sponsor a bill to permit the City of New Rochelle to convey the waterfront property known as DavidsIsland, together with a utility easement across Davenport Neck, to the County of Westchester.

 

Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution, which was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Mosiello.

COMMITTEEON LEGISLATION:  Use and Sale of Mercury Products:  RES 12-2002:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.  [Public Hearing set for March 25, 2002 at  7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 2-2002]

 

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

COMMITTEEONCOUNTYOFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Taxi and Limousine Appointment:  RES 13-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Robert Spivak as a member of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

 

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

COMMITTEEONCOUNTYOFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Taxi and Limousine Appointment:  RES 14-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Matthew D’Aquino as a member of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

 

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

COMMITTEEONCOUNTYOFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS:  Commissioner of Health Reappointment:  RES 15-2002:  Confirming the reappointment of Joshua Lipsman, M.D., M.P.H. as Commissioner of Health.

 

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

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 16-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Joe Rosenblum as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 17-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Dr. Gregory Smith as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 18-2002:  Confirming the appointment of George Hosey as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 19-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Ed Gibbs as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 20-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Herman Geist as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 21-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Jo Brill as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON RULES:  Compensation Advisory Board Appointment:  RES 22-2002:  Confirming the appointment of Michael Guido as a member of the Compensation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Young presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.

COMMITTEEON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH:  Use and Sale of Mercury Products:  RES__________2002:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.  [Public Hearing set for _____________2002 at _________; Local Law Intro________2002]

 

With reference to the legislation printed below, Mr. Kaplowitz moved to substitute the version of proposed Local Law Intro 3-2002 on which a Public Hearing was set by Resolution 12-2002 from the Committee on Legislation.  His motion was unanimously carried.

MOTION – ADJOURNMENT:  13^th District (Mr. Young):  Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on March 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. – Carried.

 

Memorial Resolutions:  RES 23-2002:  Mr. Oros:  Death of Richard H. Swann, Sr.; Mrs. LaMotte:  Death of Seymour Sideband, Jennie Ann Sullivan, Dante DiBiase; Mrs. Swanson:  Death of Louise Ucci; Mr. Hall:  Death of Antoinette Fabre, Helen Fotia, Eleanor Giovannetti, Karolina Maczuga, Peter A. Morganti, Florence L. Nuonno, Jennie Risio, Dorothy Warshaw Weiner, Henry Curtis Wilson, Stanley J. Buschel, Constance DiBuono, Victor Donato, Sr., Catherine Krout, Emanuel “Nellie” Spadaro, Michael J. Sulla, Stella Tambascio, Daniel “Pep” Telesco, Lucy E. “Louella” Vaccaro, Benjamin Vinci; Mr. Kaplowitz:  Anna Alsen, Phyllis Artus, Henry Bambach, Frances Longworth Billingsley, Domenica Bonomini, Joseph E. Cannistra, Ruth E. DiSclafini, Edward J. Gibian, Vinny Federico, Jason Allen Hatch, Catherine Lockwood, Josephine Mazzei, Sirphin Rolando, Albert Wyrenbeck, Michael Patti, Alfred Morey; Mrs. Bronz:  Death of Deacon Frank Jackson Coram; Mr. Wishnie:  Death of Giuseppe Apollonio, Matthew M. Correale; Rose J. DeFalco; William Pinckney; Wallace Stevenson; Mitchell Berenson, Dorothy E. Marcus; Preston A. Adams, Sr., Aurelio Alleva, Anne Sherman Kells, Mr. Pinto:  Alphonsina E. Conte, Richard Allen Simmons, Antoinette Mower; Mr. Mosiello:  Death of Aflred Mascolo; Mrs. Stewart-Cousins and Mr. Ryan:  Death of Patricia Ann Lathan; Mr. Alvarado:  Death of Martha Carey; Mr. Maisano:  Death of Joan Daronco; Mrs. Bronz:  Death of Jeanette Boddie; Mr. Pinto:  Death of Leon Waskiewicz, Joseph Ingrao; Mr. Young:  Death of Thomas McCray.

 

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

 

On MOTION of Legislator Young,

The Board adjourned.