MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
FEBRUARY 10, 2003 (7:00 P.M.)
The County Board of Legislators met pursuant to adjournment.
The Honorable Lois Bronz in the Chair.
The Chair opened the meeting with the salute to our flag and an invocation.
The roll call resulted as follows:
Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
Absent: Swanson, Spreckman - 2.
Motion – Approval of Minutes. Mr. Young moved that the minutes of January 21, 2003 (Regular Meeting); and February 4, 2003 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.
Mr. Young moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding a public hearing – Carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
PUBLIC HEARING: Smoke-Free Worksite: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: LOCAL LAW INTRO 3-2003: Proposed Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County to create a new Chapter 534 to be known as the Westchester Smoke-Free Worksite Law.
There were 12 speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Young moved to close the Public Hearing and resume the regular order of business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Authorizing the issuance of up to $4,000,000 – Sewer System Rehabilitation, Yonkers Joint Districts (SY085) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lease with Panorama Flight Service: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: RES: 7-2003: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to amend a lease agreement with Panorama Flight Service for the operation of a general aviation facility at the County Airport. [Public Hearing set for March 3, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 2-2003.]
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Continuation of Benefits for Certain County Employees: Act extending for an additional six months certain salary and benefit protection for County employees who are members of the Reserve forces was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Urban County Application: Act authorizing the County to submit an Urban County Application under various Federal programs was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Peach Lake Wastewater Study: Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with Putnam County to conduct the Peach Lake Wastewater Study was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Forwarding correspondence from the County Executive regarding acceptance of a $65,000 gift from the Generoso Foundation for the Westchester Scholars Program was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Employee Suggestion Award Board: Appointing Arthur Vietro as a member of the Employee Suggestion Award Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Professional Prequalification Board: Appointing Lowell J. Tooley as a member of the Professional Prequalification Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: NYS DOT Grants: Acts authorizing the County to accept grants from the New York State Department of Transportation for Security/Emergency Access Road to Basins A & B was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: NYS DOT Grants: Acts authorizing the County to accept grants from the New York State Department of Transportation for heavy equipment acquisition was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: NYS DOT Grants: Acts authorizing the County to accept grants from the New York State Department of Transportation for acquisition of security vehicles and systems was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: NYS DOT Grants: Acts authorizing the County to accept grants from the New York State Department of Transportation for miscellaneous County Airport restoration and rehabilitation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: NYS DOT Grants: Acts authorizing the County to accept grants from the New York State Department of Transportation for security fencing and cameras was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Resource Allocation Plan: Authorizing the County to participate in a Resource Allocation Plan regarding youth services programs was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act/IMA with White Plains: Authorizing the issuance of up to $500,000 in bonds – reconstruction of the Main/Mamaroneck Plaza (BLA02) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Sewer District Modification: Act modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by adding four parcels (Buttonwood Avenue, Old Oregon Road, Lockwood Road, Hampton Place) from the Town of Cortlandt was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Kaplowitz.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Sewer District Modification: Act modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 66 parcels located in the Town of Mount Pleasant was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Sandra Neblett in the amount of $700 to be used for a memorial bench was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Ann Lovergoine in the amount of $300 to be used for a memorial tree was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Jill Rose in the amount of $300 to be used for a memorial tree was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Melissa Strac in the amount of $300 to be used for a memorial tree was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Renee Purse in the amount of $150 to be used for Lasdon Park improvements was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Mr. & Mrs. William Gonda in the amount of $300 to be used for a memorial tree was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Carol Zalenski in the amount of $300 to be used for a memorial tree was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of Gift: Acceptance of a gift from Lois Kroll in the amount of $700 to be used for a memorial bench was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Appointment-Fire Advisory Board: Resolution appointing Harold E. Aken III to the Fire Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Reappointment-Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board: Resolution reappointing William S. Greenawalt, Esq. to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Appointment-Industrial Development Agency: Resolution appointing Brian M. Lucyk to the Industrial Development Agency was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Sale of land to Con Ed and granting of easements: Proposed Act authorizing the County of Westchester to sell approximately 2.746 acres of land on the Grasslands Reservation, and to grant various permanent easements, to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for the purpose of constructing a new electrical substation and other public utility uses to meet anticipated increased electrical demand in Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Energy, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $2,200,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation and Conservation - Playland Roof Replacement Project (RP039) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Parks and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $250,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation and Conservation – Croton Point Redevelopment Infrastructure (RCP7A) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation and Conservation – Tibbett’s Pool Rehabilitation (RTB06) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds for Planning – Floor Plan Digitalization (BPL18) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds for Public Safety – Parking Structure (BPS13) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds for Public Safety – Heavy Equipment (BPS11) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds for Public Works – Exterior Infrastructure Repairs, White Plains Complex (B014A) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $450,000 in bonds for Public Works – Heavy Equipment Replacement (2001-2005) (B035A) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds for Public Works – White Plains Avenue, CR #30, White Plains (RB018) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds for Public Works – Palmer Road over Putnam Right-of-Way, Yonkers (RB01F) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds for Public Works – Rehabilitation of Roadway Culverts, Various Locations (RB01H) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds for Public Works – Repair Utility Tunnels Valhalla Campus (B0019) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of 300,000 in bonds for Public Works – Old Mamaroneck Road CR#26 White Plains (RB017) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds for Public Works – Byram Lake Road, CR #33, North Castle (RB016) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act Amendment: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,300,000 in bonds for Public Works – Infrastructure Repairs, Parking Structure, White Plains Complex was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds for Public Works - County Office Relocations (B0029) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,400,000 in bonds for Social Services – 85 Court Street Renovations (BSS07) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $270,000 in bonds for Information Technology – Electronic Government and Public Access (BIT02) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $740,000 in bonds for Information Technology – POWER Tools (BIT04) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in bonds for Correction – Infrastructure Improvements (BCR5A) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $210,000 in bonds for Correction – County Jail Armory (BCR29) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $660,000 in bonds for Correction – Pen Laundry Project (BCR45) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $449,000 in bonds for Transportation – Paratransit Vehicles II (T0093) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,246,000 in bonds for Transportation – Low Emission Technology Program (T0024) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds for Transportation - Diesel Retrofit Program (T0038) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $180,000 in bonds for Emergency Services – Fire Training Site Improvements (BES06) 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: Bond Act: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds for Public Works – Bronx River Parkway Signage (P0010) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Endangering the welfare of an animal: A proposed Local Law criminalizing the act of endangering the welfare of an animal was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Amendment to Act 219-2000: Proposed Act amending Act No. 219-2000 of the Westchester County Board of Legislators to change the name of the developer from Hoover Road, LLC to Hoover Road Associates, LLC was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Housing.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Youth Sports Code of Conduct: Proposed Local Law adding Section 765.791 to the Laws of Westchester County with respect to establishing a Westchester County Youth Sports Code of Conduct was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Minor League Baseball Stadium: Forwarding correspondence from the Yonkers Save our Stores Association opposing a minor league baseball stadium in the city was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Yorktown-Peekskill Sewage Diversion: Forwarding correspondence from the Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition and the United Taxpayers of Yorktown opposing sewage diversion from Yorktown to Peekskill was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works, the Committee on the Environment and Health, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Smoking Ban: Forwarding an article from the Journal News regarding a statewide ban on smoking was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY: State Takeover of Medicaid: Forwarding an editorial from Crain’s New York supporting a state takeover of the Medicaid program was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOU MOSIELLO: Composting in Eastchester: Forwarding correspondence from the Town of Eastchester regarding the elimination of the Town’s composting operation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: National Register of Historic Places: Forwarding correspondence from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation designating the “Wildcliff” property in New Rochelle as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding correspondence from the Citizens for Equal Environmental Protection and the Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition opposing the sewage diversion project was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works, the Committee on the Environment and Health, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: Peach Lake: Forwarding constituent correspondence in support of Peach Lake remediation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Annual MLK Day Event: Forwarding correspondence from the Greenburg Town Supervisor requesting the County waive rental fees associated with the annual Martin Luther King Day event was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: CSEA Prescription Drug Proposal: Proposal from CSEA regarding Medicaid and prescription drugs was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Labor.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Nonpoint Source Pollution: Forwarding a resolution from the Committee on Nonpoint Source Pollution in support of a storm water utility district was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Nonpoint Source Pollution Report: Report from the Committee on Nonpoint Source Pollution on nonpoint source pollution in Long Island Sound was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: County Airport: Resolution forwarded by the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County urging the FAA to freeze the size of the County Airport was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON SUZANNE SWANSON: Grasslands Campus Alarm Report: Forwarding the Valhalla Fire Department’s 2002 Grasslands Campus Alarm Report was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Upstate Dairy Industry: Resolution from Chautauqua County supporting the upstate dairy industry was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ AND HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Barring Convicted Pedophiles from Playland: Forwarding a resolution from the City of Rye regarding convicted pedophiles in County parks was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding an article from The Journal News regarding sewage diversion was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works, the Committee on the Environment and Health, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Commencement of Legal Proceeding: Act authorizing the County Attorney to begin eviction proceedings and seek back rent from YourGrocer.com was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ & HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: Somers Senior Center: Forwarding correspondence from the Town of Somers regarding its senior/community center was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Seniors.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Indian Point: Resolution from the Town of New Castle regarding Indian Point safety 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 and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Pest Management Committee: Forwarding correspondence from the Pest Management Committee regarding an appointment was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOU MOSIELLO: 2003 Budget Forwarding a memorandum from the District Attorney to the County Executive regarding the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: 2004 Budget Proposals: Forwarding a memorandum regarding several budget proposals for the 2004 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Indian Point: Forwarding a resolution from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson regarding the safety and 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 and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Tobacco Use: Forwarding correspondence from the Board of Health regarding tobacco use was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Health and the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: War against Iraq: Constituent communication urging the Board to pass a resolution opposing a unilateral war against Iraq was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Young.
COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS URSULA LAMOTTE, MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ AND VITO PINTO: Peach Lake: Forwarding correspondence from the Town of North Salem regarding Peach Lake remediation funds was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Greenburgh-West-H.E.L.P: RES 12-2003: Setting a Public hearing on a proposed Local Law authorizing an amendment to a lease between the County and the Town of Greenburgh for a six acre site in Greenburgh. [Public Hearing set for _______________, 2003; at _____.m; Local Law Intro. 4-2003.]
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: E-911 System: ACT 12-2003: Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,600,000 for the operation of the County’s E-911 system.
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Ryan.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: IMAs - Organic Yard Waste Transfer Program: ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into IMAs with municipalities in order to continue an Organic Yard Waste Transfer Program. [needs referral to Legislation]
On motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS, THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Agreement with WCHCC: ACT 13-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with WCHCC whereby the County will provide WCHCC with environmental, microbiological, toxicological and forensic services.
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, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIORS: IMAs for Nutrition Programs for the Elderly: ACT 14-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into IMAs with various municipalities for the provision of nutrition programs for the elderly.
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, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS, COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH AND THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: IMAs - Organic Yard Waste Transfer Program: ACT 15-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into IMAs with municipalities in order to continue an Organic Yard Waste Transfer Program.
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, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 16-2003: Authorizing the issuance of $950,000 in bonds for Parkwide Comfort Station Rehabilitation. (RGIP2)
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 17-2003: Authorizing the issuance of $610,000 for Sprain Ridge Pool Modernization. (RSP02)
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Maisano.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Compromise of Claim: ACT 18-2003: Authorizing the County Attorney to compromise the County of Westchester’s right to recover its claim for medical expenses against the Estate of Domenick Carota.
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, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Authorization to institute legal proceedings: ACT 19-2003: Authorizing the County to institute legal proceedings on behalf of the County of Westchester against Moran Towing Corporation, its agents and any other related and necessary parties for damages to the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant.
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 14.
NAY: None.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Compromise of Claim: ACT 20-2003: Authorizing the County Attorney to compromise a claim of Westchester County against TIG Insurance Company for losses sustained to the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant.
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Mosiello, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 13.
NAY: Oros - 1.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: Smoke-Free Worksite: LOCAL LAW 3-2003: Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County to create a new Chapter 534 to be known as the Westchester Smoke-Free Worksite Law.
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mrs. Stewart-Cousins.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: 2003 Joint Legislative Package: RES 13-2003: Resolution forwarding the 2003 Joint Package of State Priorities.
This item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Mosiello.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: African American Advisory Board Appointment: RES 14-2003: Confirming the appointment of Dillard T. Boone, II as a member of the County African American Advisory Board.
Mrs. LaMotte presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Youth Board Appointment: RES 15-2003: Confirming the appointment of Renee Wallace as a member of the County Youth Board.
Mrs. LaMotte presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Senior Programs and Services Senior Council Appointment: RES 16-2003: Confirming the appointment of Daniel Sambol as a member of the County Department of Senior Programs and Services Senior Council.
Mrs. LaMotte presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Senior Programs and Services Senior Council Appointment: RES 17-2003: Confirming the appointment of Eileen N.. Madison as a member of the County Department of Senior Programs and Services Senior Council.
Mrs. LaMotte presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS: Senior Programs and Services Senior Council Appointment: RES 18-2003: Confirming the appointment of Jim Cronk as a member of the County Department of Senior Programs and Services Senior Council.
Mrs. LaMotte presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: Mr. Latimer was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Child Safety Belts in For-Hire Vehicles: RES 19-2003: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law requiring that child safety seats be made available in for-hire vehicles.
[Public Hearing set for March 3, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 5-2003.]
Mr. Ryan presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 14-0.
Note: 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 March 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. – Carried.
Memorial Resolutions: RES 20-2003:
Mr. Pinto: Death of Rae H. Weisbecker, Gaetano Veltri, Magdalina Marie Manganiello Gill, Michael Ciampanelli, Kevin Maurice Durkin, Michele DeLuca, Frank S. Alipo, Elsa E. Brandt, Dora Kelly
Mrs. Bronz: Death of William Stevens
Mrs. Bronz & Mr. Abinanti: Death of Dr. Wilbert J. Le Melle, Sr.
Mr. Young: Death of Margaret R. Fubler-Greene
Mrs. Spreckman: Death of Anna Josephine Olivieri
Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Ruth Mills
Mrs. LaMotte & All Legislators: Death of Dr. Benjamin G. Dinin
Mr. Kaplowitz: Death of George H. Warnken, Margaret Eileen Carlaw
Mr. Abinanti & Mrs. Bronz: Death of Rocco Leone
Mr. Wishnie & Mrs. Bronz: Death of Lionel Alexander Duncanson I
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins: Death of Yvonne Thompson, Sam Belton
Mr. Wishnie & All Legislators: Death of Grace Carrera, Elizabeth D’Apice
Mr. Latimer & All Legislators: Death of Baruch Mandelkern
Mr. Mosiello & All Legislators: Death of Lorraine Mosiello
On MOTION of Legislator Young,
The Board adjourned.