MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
MARCH 3, 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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
Absent: Swanson, Mosiello- 2.
Motion – Approval of Minutes. Mr. Young moved that the minutes of February 10, 2003 (Regular Meeting); February 10, 2003 (Special Meeting) and February 11, 2003 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.
Mr. Young moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding two public hearings – Carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearings and read the rules for their conduct.
PUBLIC HEARING: Lease with Panorama Flight Service: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 2-2003: Proposed Local Law amending a lease agreement with Panorama Flight Service for the operation of a general aviation facility at the County Airport.
There were no speakers.
No person wishing to be heard, Mr. Young moved to close the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: Child Safety Belts in For-Hire Vehicles: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 5-2003: Proposed Local Laws requiring that child safety seats be made available in for-hire vehicles.
There was one speaker.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Young moved to close the Public Hearing and resume the regular order of business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Sewer District Modification: COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: 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 on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: War against Iraq: COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Constituent communication urging the Board to pass a resolution opposing a unilateral war against Iraq was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Committee on Community Affairs, Committee on Legislation, and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Greenburgh-West-H.E.L.P: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: 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 March 17, 2003; at 12:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro 4-2003.]
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: E-911 System: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: ACT 12-2003: Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,600,000 for the operation of the County’s E-911 system.
On motion of Mr. Ryan, the following item was recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKS: (BOND) ACT 16-2003: Authorizing the issuance of $950,000 in bonds for Parkwide Comfort Station Rehabilitation (RGIP2).
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 14.
NAY: Legislator: Maisano – 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bond Act: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKS: (BOND) ACT 17-2003: Authorizing the issuance of $610,000 for Sprain Ridge Pool Modernization (RSP02).
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, Latimer, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 12.
NAY: Legislator: Maisano, LaMotte, Oros – 3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Smoke-Free Worksite: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: 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.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Local Law and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 12.
NAY: Legislator: Maisano, Oros, Spreckman – 3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2003 Joint Legislative Package: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: RES 13-2003: Resolution adopting the 2003 Joint State Legislative Program.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption.
Mr. Maisano moved to sever items II 2, 3, 4 and III 3, 4, 9, and 15 from the package.
On motion of Mr. Maisano, seconded by Mr. Latimer the motion to TABLE items II 2, 3, 4 and III 3, 4, 9, and 15 was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 13.
NAY: Legislator: Kaplowitz, Pinto – 2
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution, without the tabled items, and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Appointment-Deputy County Executive: Resolution appointing Lawrence S. Schwartz as the Deputy County Executive was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: IMA with Cortlandt for Police Services: Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of Cortlandt for police services 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: Court-Ordered Refunds: Forwarding a package of Court Ordered refunds which will be paid by the Commissioner of Finance was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Capital Budget Amendment: Act amending the County 2003 Capital Budget-Taxiway System was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on the Environment and Health, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Capital Budget Amendment: Act amending the County 2003 Capital Budget-Taxiway Rehabilitation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on the Environment and Health, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Capital Budget Amendment: Act amending the County 2003 Capital Budget-Airport Infrastructure was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on the Environment and Health, and the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Capital Budget Amendment: Act amending the County 2003 Capital Budget-Cleanup of County Road Staging Area 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: Capital Budget Amendment: Act amending the County 2003 Capital Budget-Environmental Remediation was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Emergency Medical Services Board Appointment: Appointment of Charles E. O’Connor as a member of the County 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 $2,000,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Sprout Brook Cell Closure (RD004) 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 $850,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Haulage Vehicles (RD009) 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 $220,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Hutchinson Pump Station (SH001) 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 $700,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Generator Program, Mamaroneck (SM076) 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 $550,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Rehabilitation, New Rochelle (SNR75) 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 $220,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Generator Program, New Rochelle (SNR76) 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 $108,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Monitoring and Alarms, New Rochelle (SNY15) 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 $750,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Generator Program, Yonkers (SNY76) 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 $145,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Monitoring and Alarms, Yonkers (SOS15) 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 $590,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Rehabilitation, Ossining (SOS75) 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 $1,120,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Peekskill Plant Odor Control (SPK05) 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 $600,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – North Yonkers Pump Station (SPS01) 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 Environmental Facilities – Forcemain Replacement (SW020) 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 $1,300,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant (SY022) 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 $550,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant (SY023) 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 $900,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Rehabilitation (SY075) 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 Environmental Facilities – Pump Station Generator Program, Yonkers (SY076) 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 Environmental Facilities – County Water District No. 1 (WD101) 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 Environmental Facilities – County Water District No. 1 (WD102) 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 $170,000 in bonds for Environmental Facilities – County Water District No. 3 (WD303) 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: Refuse Disposal Advisory Board Appointment: Appointment of Brian O Havranek as a member of the County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory 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 Reappointment: Reappointing Rosemary Uzzo as a member of the County 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 Reappointment: Reappointing George Castellanos as a member of the County Human Rights Commission County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Pedophiles at Playland Park: Resolution from the City of Rye Council urging barring of convicted pedophiles from Playland Park was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, the Committee on Parks, and the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: State Budget/Pension Costs: Forwarding an article on the impact of higher pension costs on state and local governments was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Buchanan Emergency Vehicle: Forwarding correspondence from the Buchanan Fire Department regarding their emergency vehicles was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Indian Point: Forwarding a resolution from the Town of New Castle calling for the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power plants 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: Poison Prevention Month: RES 21-2003: Resolution designating March as “Hudson Valley Poison Prevention Month.”
The Chair requested unanimous support to vote on this item rather than refer it to Committee. There were no objections.
Mrs. Bronz presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 15-0. .
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: War against Iraq: Constituent communication urging the Board to pass a resolution opposing a unilateral war against Iraq was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation, the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, the Committee on Community Affairs, and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOU MOSIELLO: Park Passes for County Employees: Memorandum requesting that County employees be given park passes regardless of the place of their residency was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Smoking Legislation: Forwarding constituent correspondence opposing current smoking legislation 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. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sanitary Code: Forwarding correspondence from the North Castle Sewer and Water Department regarding a proposed amendment to the County Sanitary Code was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Sales Tax: News article regarding state legislature passage of an increase in sales tax in Dutchess County was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY: Energy Conservation Study: Forwarding correspondence from the County to NYPA regarding a request for an on site energy conservation survey of certain County owned buildings was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOU MOSIELLO: Disability Awareness Month: Resolution designating March as “Disability Awareness Month” was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: Indian Point: Resolution from the Town of Pound Ridge calling for a temporary shutdown 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: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Settlement of Lawsuit: Act authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit of Gladys Bailon v. The County of Westchester was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding correspondence from the Riverwoods Community Association supporting the sewer diversion project was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Construction and Demolition Debris: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the County Executive requesting that the County set up a transfer station for construction and demolition debris was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS AND HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding correspondence from Assemblywoman Sandy Galef stating her position on sewage diversion was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on the Environment and Health..
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Combat Infantrymen’s Badge Monument: Correspondence from the Combat Infantrymen’s Association requesting a place to put the Combat Infantrymen’s Badge Monument at Lasdon Park was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding constituent correspondence in favor of sewage diversion was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on the Environment and Health..
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Sewage Diversion: Forwarding correspondence from the Town of North Salem in favor of sewage diversion was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on the Environment and Health.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY: Medicaid Cap: Resolution regarding changes to the Medicaid program and calling for a cap on county Medicaid payments was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Extension of Benefits: ACT 25-2003: Act extending certain salary and benefits protection for County officers and employees who are members of the Ready Reserve.
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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: IMA with the City of White Plains: ACT 26-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of White Plains for the improvement and reconstruction of the Main/Mamaroneck Plaza.
Mr. Ryan presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Chair – 13.
NAY: Legislator: Kaplowitz – 1.
Mr. Wishnie was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: IMA with the City of White Plains/Mamaroneck Plaza Improvement: (BOND) ACT 27-2003: Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds for the improvement and reconstruction of the Main/Mamaroneck Plaza (BLA02).
Mr. Ryan presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Chair – 13.
NAY: Legislator: Kaplowitz – 1.
Mr. Wishnie was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Resource Allocation Plan: ACT 28-2003: Act authorizing the County to participate in a Resource Allocation Plan which will provide State reimbursement for certain youth services programs.
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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Urban County Application: ACT 29-2003: Act authorizing the County to submit an Urban County Application under the Federal Community Development Block and other grants.
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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Developer Change of Name: ACT 30-2003: Act authorizing the County to change the name of the developer, as party to an IMA with the City of Yonkers.
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, seconded by Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, the motion to amend the Act to change the period of affordability from 30 to 40 years, was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following report and Act, as amended, 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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY: Con Edison Property Sale and Related Easements: ACT 31-2003: Act authorizing the County to sell real property and grant easements to Con Edison for purposes of constructing a new electrical substation on the Grasslands Reservation.
The following item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: AND THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Lease with Panorama Flight Service: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 2-2003: Proposed Local Law amending a lease agreement with Panorama Flight Service for the operation of a general aviation facility at the County Airport.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Local Law and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Fire Training Site Improvements: (BOND) ACT 32-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $180,000 in bonds for fire training site improvements (BES06).
Mr. Ryan presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Pen Laundry Project: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $660,000 in bonds for the Pen Laundry Project (BCR45).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: County Jail: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $210,000 in bonds for the County Jail Armory (BCR29).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Parking Structure: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds for the Department of Public Safety parking structure (BPS13).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: County Correctional Facility: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in bonds for infrastructure improvements at the County Correctional Facility (BCR5A).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Heavy Equipment: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds for heavy equipment- helicopter engine (BPS11).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Child Safety Belts in For-Hire Vehicles-Amendment: LOCAL LAW INTRO 5-2003: Proposed amendment to current Local Law Intro. 5-2003 requiring that child safety seats be made available in for-hire vehicles.
On motion of Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Child Safety Belts in For-Hire Vehicles: Local Law 5-2003: Proposed Local Law requiring that child safety seats be made available in for-hire vehicles.
On motion of Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Pyrotechnic Displays: RES 22-2003: Resolution calling for the study and passage of requirements governing the use of indoor pyrotechnic displays.
The following item was laid “OVER” under the Rules by Mrs. LaMotte.
SPECIAL ORDER: CHAIR OF THE BOARD: Initiation of Legal Proceedings: ACT 33-2003: Act authorizing the County to commence a lawsuit against New York State to challenge a determination that the County is required to pay $7,304,980 based on a federal Medicaid audit.
The Chair requested unanimous consent to waive Rule #20 of the “Rules of the Board” to allow for a vote on this item. There was no objection.
The Chair 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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie, Chair – 15.
NAY: None.
MOTION – ADJOURNMENT: 13th District (Mr. Young): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on March 17, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. – Carried.
Memorial Resolutions: RES 23-2003:
Mr. Pinto: Death of Michael Labriola, Anthony D. (Westy) Bruno, Sam Carapella
Mr. Abinanti: Death of Patsy Ruotolo
All Legislators: Death of John L. Sommavilla
Mrs. Swanson: John W. Orfei
Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Carla Leslie Gatti, Ruth P. Hartmann, Raymond D. Murphy, Robert A. Reda, Sr., Peggy Boomer Yeager, James Eisner, Thomas J. Sorahan, Diane Behm Valinote, Dr. Syamananda Mukherji
Mr. Rogowsky and Mr. Kaplowitz: Death of Arthur L. Penzel
Mr. Wishnie: Death of Ralph Brophy; Muriel M. Chambers, Robert H. Walker
Mrs. Bronz: Death of Allen Schlay Simmons, James A. Cox, Andrew Weiss
Mr. Oros: Death of Daniel Varella
Mr. Young: Death of Louise Anderson
On MOTION of Legislator Young,
The Board adjourned.