MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
APRIL 8, 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, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, – Chair – 16.
Absent: None.
Note: Legislator David R. Hall resigned from the position of County Legislator for the 6th District effective April 8, 2002.
Motion – Approval of Minutes. Mr. Young moved that the minutes of March 25, 2002 be approved – Carried.
Mr. Young moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding two Public Hearings – Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: Domestic Partner Registry: LOCAL LAW INTRO 4-2002: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Adding Chapter 550 to the Laws of Westchester County to establish a Domestic Partner Registry.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
There were 35 speakers.
On motion of Mr. Young, the Public Hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Sewer District Modification: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Proposed modification to the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District to remove one (1) parcel of property in the Village of Briarcliff Manor.
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: Bond Act Environmental: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: 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 to finance the reconstruction and extension of sewer and water lines, as well as extend storm drains to the new maintenance building at Playland Amusement Park.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 13 to 0.
Legislators Abinanti, Swanson and Latimer were not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 40-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds – Construction of infrastructure improvements for the new Maintenance Building under the Dragon Coaster at Playland.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Oros, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 13.
NAY: Legislator Maisano 1.
Legislators Abinanti and Latimer were not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (BO0ND) 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.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Report and Act were recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (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.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Report and Act were recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 51-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $2,000,000 in bonds – Design and construction of roof replacements at the Department of Corrections facility in Valhalla.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (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 through the County.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Report and Act were recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (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 in partnership with municipalities.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Report and Act were recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (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 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, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 14.
NAY: Legislator Abinanti.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (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.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following Report and Act were recommitted.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Parks Board Reappointment: Reappointing Ira Birnbaum as a member of the Parks Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Parks Board Appointment: Appointing Thomas Secunda as a member of the Parks Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Appointing Rev. Richard H. Dixon, Jr. as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Human Rights Commission Appointment: Appointing Maricelly Ospina as a member of the Human Rights Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Local Conditional Release Commission Reappointment: Reappointing Domenico Procopio as a member of the Local Conditional Release Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Local Conditional Release Commission Reappointment: Reappointing Hal Fitzpatrick as a member of the Local Conditional Release Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Local Conditional Release Commission Reappointment: Reappointing Thomas J. O’Toole as a member of the Local Conditional Release Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Long Island Resource Conservation and Development Council Appointment: Appointing Susan S. McDonnell as a 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 County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: EMS Advisory Board Appointment: Appointing Joli K. Yuknek, M.D. as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $395,000 in bonds – Department of Emergency Services Fire Training Center Equipment and Apparatus 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: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: 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: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Enforcement Authorization for Park Rangers: Authorizing Park Rangers to enforce certain ordinances, statutes, local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations in County Parks and to issue appearance tickets for alleged violations of same was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of up to $1,000,000 in bonds – Addition to 112 East Post Road/134 Court Street was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Water District #1 Funds Transfer: Proposed Resolution transferring funds within the Department of Environmental Facilities Water District #1 Operating Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Local Conditional Release Commission Reappointment: Reappointing Janet A. Johnson as a member of the Local Conditional Release Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Transportation Board Appointment: Appointing Thomas L. Clark, Jr. as a member of the Transportation Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Local Conditional Release Commission Reappointment: Appointing Ernest S. Prince as a member of the Local Conditional Release Commission was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Disposal of Pet Fecal Matter: Proposed Act amending General Ordinance No. 2 to require dog owners, whose pets discharge fecal matter on County property, to promptly discharge of this waste was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks, the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Eviction and Protection Laws: Proposed Resolution calling upon the State Legislature to pass and the Governor to approve, Assembly Bills 11010 and 11011 which will extend rent and eviction protection laws and repeal high-rent vacancy decontrol, respectively was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Sewer District Modification: Forwarding a Resolution passed by the Town of Mount Pleasant regarding a property owner who has requested removal from the County Saw Mill Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Training for Pistol License Applicants: Forwarding a proposal from the County Clerk to require hands-on training for pistol license applicants was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding an article about the proposal to divert Yorktown’s sewage to Peekskill was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health, the Committee on Community Affairs and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER: South County Trailway: Forwarding a letter expressing his support for the formal dedication of the South County Trailway as Parkland was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Prohibition of Outdoor Smoking: Forwarding a letter from the Presiding Officer of the WCC Faculty Senate expressing support for the adoption of a Local Law to amend Chapter 712 of the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit smoking in designated areas outside all entrances to County indoor facilities was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: Sewer District Modification: Forwarding petitions from the Town of Cortlandt requesting the return of three parcels into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Indian Point Shutdown: Forwarding a statement from a County resident supporting the shutdown of Indian Point was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health and the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Mosquito-borne Disease: Forwarding the Comprehensive Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance and Control Plan GEIS was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Nonpoint Source Pollution: Forwarding a letter from the Chair of the Committee on Nonpoint Source Pollution requesting funding for plaques to be affixed to storm drains which would read: “Don’t Dump: Drains into Long Island Sound” was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Global Warming: Forwarding a pamphlet entitled 20 Simple Steps to Reduce Global Warming was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Institution of Legal Proceedings: Proposed Act authorizing the institution of legal proceedings against 284 former students of Westchester Community College was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Peach Lake Water Quality: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the County Executive from the Supervisor of the Town of North Salem regarding Peach Lake Water quality was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment & Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Compromise of Medicaid Claim: Authorizing the County Attorney to compromise the Medicaid Claim of Westchester County Department of Social Services against the Estate of Frances Saracelli was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Salary and Benefit Protection for Military Reservists: ACT 70-2002: 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 members of the Ready Reserve and who are, or who may be, ordered to active military duty and to such other County officers and employees as may be compelled, by state or federal law or regulation.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act Environmental: RES 35-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a bond act to finance the construction required to connect the existing irrigation system at Maple Moor Golf Course to the City of White Plains water supply.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 71-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $350,000 in bonds - Construction required to connect the existing irrigation system at Maple Moor Golf Course to the City of White Plains water supply.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 72-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,350,000 in bonds – Replacement of Group II furniture and design and construction costs for the replacement of all windows in the County building located at 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 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 73-2002: 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.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 74-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds – Design improvements to the Bronx River Parkway.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act Environmental: RES 36-2002: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of a bond act to finance the completion of the partially built road to replace the former Hammond House Road at the Valhalla Campus at Grasslands.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 75-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,050,000 in bonds - completion of the partially build road to replace the former Hammond House Road at the Valhalla Campus at Grasslands.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 76-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $850,000 in bonds – Design and renovation of an existing three cell corrugated steel arch pipe structure on Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook in Somers.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS, COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 77-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $4,875,000 in bonds – Installation of a fire alarm, a fire suppression system and security system 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 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: WCHCC Guarantee Agreement: ACT 78-2002: Authorizing the execution of a Guarantee Agreement between the County and the Westchester County Health Care Corporation providing for the Guarantee of Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness to be issued by such Corporation in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the act adopted, which motion was 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Compromise of Medicaid Claim: ACT 79-2002: 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.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Lawsuit Settlement: ACT 80-2002: Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Nicholas Esposito, by his parents and natural guardians, Laura Esposito and Anthony Esposito, Jr.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: New Rochelle Intermodal Transportation Center: ACT 81-2002: 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 and NYSDOT Grants, including, without limitation, the continued dedication of the ITC and related real property, facilities and equipment to transit services.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Post Road IMA: ACT 82-2002: 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.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Town of Cortlandt IMA: ACT 84-2002: Authorizing the County to amend the IMA with the Town of Cortlandt dated March 10, 1999, subject to the following terms and conditions: the agreement shall be extended for a one year term commencing February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003 and all monetary payments to be made by the Town of Cortlandt to the County shall increase by 4%.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Prisoner Transport: ACT 85-2002: 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.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Invest-in-Kids: ACT 86-2002: Authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with various municipalities within the County for the provision of services under the County’s Urban Youth Initiative “Invest-in-Kids” Program.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the act adopted, which motion was 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 87-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $1,500,000 in bonds – Construction of Phase II of the performance maintenance at the Ossining 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 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 88-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $720,000 in bonds – Removal and repair of existing asphalt wearing surface, road joint system, concrete Jersey-type median barrier, existing box beam guide railing to permit temporary lane crossovers, partial repairs to the concrete deck, waterproofing of the bridge deck and removal and repair of loose debris on the underside of the bridge located on Crane Road on the Bronx river parkway, over the Bronx River in the Town of Greenburgh.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the act adopted, which motion was 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: ACT 89-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $80,000 in bonds – Design of new ballfields and lighting at V.E. Macy Park.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Report and Act which was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 83-2002: Authorizing the issuance of $566,062 in bonds – Reconstruction of sidewalks along Post Road between Chester Avenue and Sterling Avenue in the City of White Plains.
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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Professional Prequalification Board: RES 37-2002: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law expanding the size of the Professional Prequalification Board from five members to six members, while retaining a three member quorum requirement. [Public Hearing set for April 22, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.; Local Law Intro 5-2002]
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH: Sale and Promotion of Ephedra: RES 38-2002: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to restrict the sale and promotion of Ephedra and to require the postings of warnings relating to dietary supplements. [Public Hearing set for ___________2002 at______; Local Law Intro_____2002]
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Domestic Partner Registry: Local Law Intro 4-2002: Establishing a Domestic Partner Registry.
On motion of Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, the following Local Law was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: RES 39-2002: Declaring the week of April 21-27, 2002 as Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Creation or Expansion of Cemeteries: RES 40-2002: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law rescinding 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; to require the owner of the land for which such cemetery use is proposed to pay a fee in the amount to be established by the Clerk of the Board of Legislators to pay for the cost associated with the required publication of notice of such application and to make other non-substantive revisions to the cemetery approval procedures language in order to clarify same. [Public Hearing set for April 22, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.; Local Law Intro 6-2002]
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Home Rule Request: RES 41-2002: Urging support of A3353-A and S2136-A entitled “An Act to authorize the granting of police service credit in an optional twenty year retirement plant to Paul Weather, Sr. for certain services as a public safety officer”.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Westchester Firearms Protection Act: RES 42-2002: Calling on the State Legislature to revise current law as it pertains to Westchester to enact a “Westchester Firearms Safety Act”.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Transportation Board Appointment: RES 43-2002: Confirming the appointment of Blanca Lopez as a member of the Transportation Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Transportation Board Reappointment: RES 44-2002: Confirming the reappointment of Donald Cecil as a member of the Transportation Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: EMS Advisory Board: RES 45-2002: Confirming the appointment of Adam F. Ochs as a member of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Employee Suggestion Award Board: RES 46-2002: Confirming the appointment of Robert A. Kopenhaver as a Managerial Employee Representative member of the Employee Suggestion Award Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Employee Suggestion Award Board: RES 47-2002: Confirming the appointment of Jack McPhillips as a Collective Bargaining Unit Representative member of the Employee Suggestion Award Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Employee Suggestion Award Board: RES 48-2002: Confirming the appointment of Donna Green as an Office of the County Executive member of the Employee Suggestion Award Board.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Commissioner of Environmental Facilities Appointment: RES 49-2002: Confirming the appointment of Anthony M. Landi, P.E. as Commissioner of Environmental Facilities.
Mrs. Swanson presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Graduated Drivers License: RES 50-2002: Calling on the State Legislature to pass a unified bill establishing a graduated driving license program throughout the State.
Mr. Ryan presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: ACT 90-2002: Modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 1 parcel of property located in the Village of Briarcliff Manor.
Mr. Pinto 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.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
MOTION – ADJOURNMENT: 13th District (Mr. Young): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on April 22, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. – Carried.
Memorial Resolutions: RES 51-2002: Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Carmela Albanese, Dr. Anthony Diagonale, Dennis M. Murphy, Harlan Gene Hettmansberger, DeForest “Woody” Hoge, Ellen Thompson; Mrs. Swanson: Death of Frank Patane; Mrs. Bronz: Death of Mary Elease Nelson; Mrs. Bronz, Mr. Maisano and Mr. Kaplowitz: Death of Cherry Schapiro Krassner; Mr. Wishnie: Death of Gina Reardon; Mr. Wishnie and Mr. Young: Death of Marie Tripodi; Mr. Pinto: Death of Albert Richard Stever, Sr., Marietta Costanzo, John T. Murphy; All Legislators: Death of Phyllis Johnson; Mr. Pinto: Death of Margaret DeGuisto; Mr. Young: Death of Clementina Mosca, Peter Mier.
The above-named Legislators presented the following Memorial Resolutions and moved their adoption, which were declared adopted, 15 to 0.
Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
On MOTION of Legislator Young,
The Board adjourns.