MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
MARCH 25, 2002
The County Board 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, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, – Chair – 16.
Absent: Legislator LaMotte – 1.
Motion – Approval of Minutes. Mr. Young moved that the minutes of March 11, 2002 (Regular Meeting) and March 18, 2002 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.
Mr. Young moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding three Public Hearings – Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: Automated Surface Observing System: LOCAL LAW INTRO 1-2002: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: 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 Westchester County Airport for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and removal of the Automated Surface Observing System.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
There were no speakers.
On motion of Mr. Young, the Public Hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: WCC Lease: LOCAL LAW INTRO 2-2002: 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, 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.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
There were no speakers.
On motion of Mr. Young, the Public Hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Banning the sale and use of certain products containing mercury: LOCAL LAW INTRO 3-2002: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Repealing Article XX of Chapter 863 of the Laws of Westchester County and adding new Article XX to Chapter 863 of the Laws of Westchester County to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
There were no speakers.
On motion of Mr. Young, the Public Hearing was closed and the regular order of business was resumed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WCHCC Agreement: ACT 18-2002: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2006, 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 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, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Retention of Outside Counsel: ACT 27-2002: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Designating the law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, and Dicker to be retained as outside counsel to represent Leonard Spano in the lawsuit of Ralph Martinelli v. Leonard Spano, individually, John Doe, individually, Mary Roe, individually, and the County of Westchester, N.Y., 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 and moved to amend the Act by deleting the phrase “for the County of Westchester” in the seventh line of Section 1.
Mr. Wishnie’s amendment was unanimously carried.
Mr. Wishnie again presented Act 27-2002, as amended, and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Davids Island: RESOLUTION 11-2002: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Requesting the State Legislature to introduce and sponsor a bill to permit the City of New Rochelle to convey the waterfront property known as Davids Island, together with a utility easement across Davenport Neck, to the County of Westchester. [Note: This item was recommitted at the Special Meeting of March 18th. It appears here for tracking purposes only.]
Mrs. Bronz requested unanimous consent to place the following Resolution on the agenda.
RES 24-2002: “Justice for Janitors”: COMMITTEE ON LABOR: Expressing support and admiration for all cleaners who are struggling to win better wages and urging local property management companies and building owners to continue to progress and utilize responsible contractors that pay area-standard wages.
Unanimous consent having been granted, Mr. Latimer presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared unanimously adopted.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: WCHCC Agreement: Proposed Act authorizing the County, through its Department of Health, to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing upon execution through March 31, 2005, wherein the County will provide training and education to the WCHCC postpartum nursing staff to enable them to educate new parents about Shaken Baby Syndrome was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of a gift from Hudson Valley Bank to be used to support the County’s “Sunday Concerts in the Parks” program was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUIVE: WCHCC Agreement: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation for a term commencing January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004 whereby WCHCC, through its Occupational Health Center, shall provide medical/physical examinations for employees of the Department of Public Safety and psychological evaluations of applicants for police officer and park ranger positions was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Criminal Investigators Retirement Plan: Proposed Act adopting a Resolution for an alternative 20-year Retirement Plan for Criminal Investigators in the employ of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Gift Acceptance: Acceptance of gift from Abby Simpson and Todd Mydland to be used by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Trailside Museum was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: State Energy Plan and DEIS: Forwarding a letter from the President of the New York State Energy Planning Board expressing appreciation for his testimony on the 2002 Draft New York State Energy Plan and DEIS was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER: Feasibility study on the condemnation of Entergy: Requesting that the State and County conduct a feasibility study of the condemnation of Entergy and taking ownership of the property was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Reappointment: Reappointing Don Homer as a member of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Reappointment: Reappointing Peter Kamenstein as a member of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: EMS calls at Correctional Facility: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners at the Hawthorne Fire District to the County’s Commissioner of Emergency Services regarding questionable safety concerns in responding to calls from the County Correctional Facility and informing him that, effective immediately, the Hawthorne Fire Department EMS will no longer respond to calls at that location was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Grasslands Campus Alarm Report: Forwarding the 2001 Grasslands Campus Alarm Report from the Valhalla Board of Fire Commissioners was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Firearm Training Safety Act: Forwarding his proposal for the Westchester Firearm Training Safety Act was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Protection and Defense Plan for Indian Point: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the City of Newburgh calling for assistance from the Federal government and the State of New York to develop a protection and defense plan for safeguarding 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 Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Croton Water Treatment Plant EIS: Forwarding the Presentation Agenda for the Croton Water Treatment Plant EIS Scoping Hearings was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Storm Water Phase II Final Rule: Forwarding a copy of the EPA’s Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Overview was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Solid Waste Commission 2001 Annual Report: Transmitting the Solid Waste Commission’s Annual Report for 2001 was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: CSEA Request: Forwarding a request from the CSEA regarding County funding to businesses and organizations who prevent unionization of their own workforce was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Labor.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Plumbers Licensing: Forwarding a letter from Peter Pryschlak, Chairman of the Putnam County Plumbing Board, regarding Putnam and Westchester plumbing licensing was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Playland Moorings: Forwarding a letter from a member of the Harlem Yacht Club expressing interest in County development of a moorings field at Playland was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN: Discounted Cable Rates for Seniors: Forwarding a letter urging Westchester’s Mayors and Supervisors to negotiate discounted cable rates for seniors into their cable television franchise agreements was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Seniors.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Term of office for Election Commissioners: Forwarding a communication stating his belief that Westchester county should changes the terms for office for Board of Elections Commissioners from two years to four years was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GEORGE RAYMOND: Open Space Acquisition Policy: Forwarding a letter regarding the County’s Open Space Acquisition Policy was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks and the Committee on Housing.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Human Rights Commission Modifications: Forwarding proposed modifications to the County’s Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS: Proposed Resolution recognizing the week of April 21-27, 2002 as “Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week” was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: WCC Lease Environmental: RES 25-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a 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 Peekskill.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: WCC Lease Local Law: LOCAL LAW INTRO 2-2002: 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, 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.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Local Law and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Automated Surface Observing System: LOCAL LAW INTRO 1-2002: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: 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 Westchester County Airport for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and removal of the Automated Surface Observing System.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Local Law and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 30-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $5,300,000 in bonds – Westchester Avenue from South Kensico Avenue to Purchase Street.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 31-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,800,000 in bonds – Halstead Avenue – Town of Rye.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITEEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 32-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $410,000 – Long Ridge Road – Bedford and Pound Ridge.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 33-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,390,000 in bonds – Bedford Banksville Road – Bedford and Pound Ridge.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 34-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $650,000 – County Road Rehabilitation – North Ridge Street.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 35-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds – Legion Drive – Town of Mount Pleasant.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 36-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,600,000 in bonds – Mamaroneck Avenue Bridge over Sheldrake River, Mamaroneck.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: North Avenue Rehab Agreement: ACT 38-2002: Authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the City of New Rochelle for the rehabilitation of a portion of North Avenue in the City of New Rochelle and, following the retirement of all County bonds issued for the aforementioned project, amending the County Road Map to eliminate the entire length of North Avenue and thereupon the road shall revert to 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: North Avenue Rehab Environmental: RES 26-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Bond Act to finance the rehabilitation of a portion of North Avenue in the City of New Rochelle.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 37-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,500,000 in bonds – Partial reconstruction of North Avenue in 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 39-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,300,000 – Air conditioning replacement, DPW locations.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Playland Maintenance Facility Environmental: RES 27-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds – Playland Maintenance Facility.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 40-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds – PRC Maintenance Facility – Playland.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 41-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $600,000 in bonds – Acquisition of new Auto Scooter cars, a new Kiddyland train, tunnel and track, and a new family ride for Kiddyland at Playland.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 42-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Financing of additional costs of design to reconfigure the existing Willson’s Woods pool complex into a leisure pool facility.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 43-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds – Financing of interior improvements at the County Center, including rehabilitation of hardwood flooring in the Main Auditorium, replacement of hardwood flooring in the Little Theatre, replacement of carpeted surfaces in meeting rooms and hallways, and associated site work.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 14.
NAY: Legislator Maisano.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 44-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $740,000 in bonds – Acquisition and installation of “POWER” tools computer software and consultant services to implement productivity optimization.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 45-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds – Replacement of Flight Information Display System which includes TV monitors and associated electronic equipment in and near the Airport terminal.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 46-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $229,000 in bonds- Financing the acquisition of approximately 18 Paratransit vans.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 47-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $250,000 in bonds – Preliminary planning for the anticipated purchase of property intended for use in connection with active and passive recreation under the Westchester Legacy Program.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 48-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $425,000 in bonds – Design and construction of park improvements and waterfront restoration at the northern terminus of the Yonkers waterfront (Habirshaw Property).
Mr. Pinto presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 49-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds – Preliminary planning for the anticipated acquisition of property for the construction of affordable housing.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 50-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds – Design and construction in connection with the exterior rehabilitation and site restoration of 85 Court Street.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT__________2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 in bonds – Design and construction in connection with the new gas main connection from the Central Heating Plant regulator to an existing Department of Corrections gas main adjacent to Post Number 1.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Act was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 51-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $2,000,000 in bonds – Design and construction of roof replacements at the Department of Corrections.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 52-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Design and construction in connection with the completion of the bathroom rehabilitation in the Michaelian Office Building.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 53-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – Design and construction for the replacement of existing pumps and piping systems inside the Oak Street Pump Station.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 54-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds – Preliminary Planning for the anticipated purchase of property for general purpose land and structures throughout the County.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT__________2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,350,000 in bonds – Replacement of miscellaneous Group II furniture and design and construction costs for the replacement of all windows at 85 Court Street.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Act was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 55-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $5,000,000 in bonds – Design, acquisition, installation and all related construction and upgrades of electrical equipment necessary to install and operate an emergency generator to provide emergency power to the North Yonkers Pump Station.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 56-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds – Preliminary planning for the anticipated construction of public infrastructure for affordable housing projects.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Acts: (BOND) ACT 57-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – Design, construction and construction management related to modification of the grit storage tank and grit transport equipment to replace the grit tank screw conveyors at the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act Environmental: RES 28-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a bond act to authorize the issuance of up to $2,775,000 in bonds required to finance the construction of a maintenance storage building at the North Yonkers Pump Station.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 58-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $2,775,000 in bonds - Construction of a maintenance storage building at the North Yonkers Pump Station.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 59-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,500,000 in bonds – Replacement of 134 gas well heads at the Croton Point Landfill.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 60-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds – Design, construction, management, administration, equipment purchase and construction/installation related to the replacement of equipment at the Peekskill Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 61-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Consulting services and procurement of a County-wide radio system for Fire and EMS dispatch and control.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 62-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in bonds – Design and construction in connection with certain infrastructure repairs to the County-owned facility at 375 Executive Boulevard in Elmsford.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which were laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 63-2002: Amending the 2002 Capital Budget by decreasing appropriations from A0072 Runway Overrun Safety Area Improvements Project.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 64-2002: Amending the County 2002 Capital Budget by increasing appropriations and adding funds to 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Grant Acceptance: ACT 65-2002: Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, for the next phase of project A0054 Rehabilitation of various Taxiways for the design for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway J and the design and construction of a portion of Taxiway C.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 66-2002: Amending the County 2002 Capital Budget by increasing appropriations and adding funding to 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Grant Acceptance: ACT 67-2002: Authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the State of New York, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, for 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 68-2002: Amending the County 2002 Capital Budget changing the method of financing for project A00054 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 was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Mercury Products Ban Environmental: RES 29-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a Local Law to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Banning the sale and use of certain products containing mercury: LOCAL LAW INTRO 3-2002: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Repealing Article XX of Chapter 863 of the Laws of Westchester County and adding new Article XX to Chapter 863 of the Laws of Westchester County to ban the use and sale of certain products containing mercury.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Report and Local Law and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Domestic Partner Registry: RES 30-2002: Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Local Law to establish a Domestic Partner Registry. [Public Hearing set for April 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 4-2002]
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Youth Bureau Executive Director Appointment: RES 31-2002: Confirming the appointment of Marlene E. Furtick as Executive Director of the Youth Bureau.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its
adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Budget Director Reappointment: RES 32-2002: Confirming the reappointment of Kathleen Carrano as Budget Director.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its
adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMITTEE ON MINORITY AFFAIRS: Committee name change: ACT__________2002: Amending Act 198-1995 by renaming the Committee on Minority Affairs as the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
On motion of Mr. Young, the following Act was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: RES__________2002: Cemetery Application Procedures: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to rescind Resolution 206-1987, which sets forth the procedures for approval of applications for the creation or expansion of cemeteries within Westchester County, in order to reiterate the procedures in the format of a Local Law. [Public Hearing set for _______________2002; at __________; Local Law Intro_______2002]
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was committed to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: RES 33-2002: Setting a Public Hearing on the proposed modification of the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of one parcel of property located in the Village of Briarcliff Manor. [Public Hearing set for April 18, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.]
COMMITTEE ON RULES: Committee Name Change: ACT 69-2002: Renaming the Committee on Minority Affairs the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
Mr. Young presented the following Report and Act and moved that the Report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which was declared carried by the following vote
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Hall, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 16.
NAY: None.
MOTION – ADJOURNMENT: 13th District (Mr. Young): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on April 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. – Carried.
Memorial Resolutions: RES 34-2002: Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Stephen Perelson, Edward R. Telega, Joseph Monteleone, Elda C. Prezioso, Steve Wund; Mr. Kaplowitz: Death of Marie “Sandy” Kingsley, Michael Patti, Edward J. Gibian; Mr. Wishnie: Death of Gilio Cesa, Robert Paul O’Connor, Thomas J. Muranelli, Angelo Mario Giusti; Mr. Pinto: Death of Alberto Tiso, Frances Pandolfo, Jane Petrillo; All Legislators: Death of Mr. Faustini, Alfred Myers; Mr. Maisano: Death of Nathan Sholod, Luigi Librandi, Maureen Dillon, Rosina Patato, Dolores Robles, Gaetano D’Attillo, Peter Ciccolini; Mr. Young: Death of Wilbur Tucker; Mr. Ryan: Lawrence Eastwood; All Legislators: Death of Estelle Semel; Mr. Alvarado: Death of Damion South; Mrs. Bronz: Death of Walter Goodman, August Gold.
On MOTION of Legislator Young,
The Board adjourned.