MINUTES

COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

APRIL 21, 2003 (5:00 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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

Absent:  None.

 

Motion – Approval of Minutes.  Mr. Young moved that the minutes of March 17, 2003 (Regular Meeting) and March 31, 2003 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Electronic Governments and Public Access:  COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: (BOND) ACT 46-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $270,000 in bonds for the acquisition and installation of computer hardware and software related to smart cards (BIT02).

 

On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, following item was TABLED by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Maisano, Mosiello, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair – 17.

 

NAY:  None.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Rye/Cottage Street Affordable Housing Project:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Motion to remove from the table proposed (BOND) Act 257-2002, authorizing the issuance of $472,000 in bonds to finance the cost of land acquisition in the City of Rye for purposes of affordable housing.

 

The motion to remove the following item from the table was withdrawn by Legislator Latimer.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Rye/Cottage Street Affordable Housing Project: HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Motion to remove from the table proposed Act 258-2002 authorizing the County to purchase real property in the City of Rye for purposes of acquiring and conveying land to be used for affordable housing.

 

The motion to remove the following item from the table was withdrawn by Legislator Latimer.


COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Theodore Tully, Jr. 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 EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Nicholas E. DeRobertis 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 EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Joli K. Yuknek 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 EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Susan D. Croll 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 EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Valiere Alcena as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing David Cheek as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Jim Bostic as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Cora Miles as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Information 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 EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Celia Fishman 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 EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Chief John Kapica 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 EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Ernest S. Prince as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Mae Williams as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVESewer District Modification:  Act modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 2 parcels in the Town of Mount Pleasant (Rose Hill Road and Leddy Lane) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Sioux Taylor as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHispanic Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Anita Delgado as a member of the County Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVECouncil for Seniors Appointment:  Appointing Goldie Solomon as a member of the County Council for Seniors was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Lisa Copeland as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEDES Powers and Duties:  Local Law expanding the list of powers and duties of the Department of Emergency Services was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Donald F. Greene as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Monica A. Scantlebury as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHispanic Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Piero Olcese as a member of the County Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEIntermunicipal Agreement-“Invest with Kids”:  Act authorizing the County to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with various municipalities regarding the “Invest-in-Kids” program was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEMicrobiological Services for Inmates of the County Correctional Facility:  Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with WCHCC regarding microbiological services for inmates of the County Correctional Facility was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEWeapons of Mass Destruction:  Act authorizing the County to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements with various municipalities for the use of specialized equipment to respond to weapons of mass destruction 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 EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Diana Palmer as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Julius Ford as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEPublic Utility Service Agency Appointment:  Appointing Peter A. Borrok as a member of the County Public Utility Service Agency was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAcceptance of Gift:  Acceptance of a gift from Global Electric Motorcars of 10 electric motorcars was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Energy.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAcceptance of Gift:  Acceptance of a gift from Fuji Photo Film USA of 200 rolls of Fujifilm, 10 DV Cam and 50 QuickSnap cameras was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAcceptance of Gift:  Acceptance of a gift from T&T Janitorial Services in the amount of $500 to be used to defray expenses of the Business Youth Partnership Job Fair was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAcceptance of Gift:  Acceptance of a gift from Fortunoff in the amount of $1,000 to be used to defray expenses of the Business Youth Partnership Job Fair was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAcceptance of Gift:  Acceptance of a gift from System Management Arts in the amount of $500 to be used to defray expenses of the Business Youth Partnership Job Fair was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEDomestic Violence Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Gerard Mignone as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVERefuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Richard F. Herbeck 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 EXECUTIVECitizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Daniel S. Franklin, Jr. as a member of the County Citizens Consumer Advisory Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVECitizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Andrew Kulak as a member of the County Citizens Consumer Advisory Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVECitizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Carolyn Pellot as a member of the County Citizens Consumer Advisory Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEDomestic Violence Council Appointment:  Appointing Barbara Egenhauser as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Marilyn Price as a member of the County African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Domestic Violence Council Appointment:  Appointing Kimberly S. Thomsen as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Domestic Violence Council Appointment:  Appointing Stephanie J. Fox as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHuman Rights Commission Appointment:  Appointing Mayo G. Bartlett 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 EXECUTIVEDomestic Violence Council Appointment:  Appointing Robin Bauer as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVECitizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Constance R. Corbett as a member of the County Citizens Consumer Advisory Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Domestic Violence Council Reappointment:  Reappointing Nancy Travers as a member of the County Domestic Violence Council was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEYouth Board Appointment:  Appointing Rosa Taylor as a member of the County Youth Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEPlanning Commissioner Appointment:  Appointing Gerard Mulligan as the Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Planning was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEBond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of up to $100,000 in bonds for the Ward Pound Ridge landfill closure (RWPR2) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEBond Act:  Authorizing the issuance of up to $6,500,000 in bonds for the County bus acquisition program (T001P) 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 EXECUTIVECourt-Ordered Refunds:  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 EXECUTIVETransfer Resolution:  Resolution transferring funds within various County Sewer and Water District Funds was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Winston A. Ross as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Garrison Jackson as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEBond Act:  Bond Act to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to finance the County Clerk Document Preservation Scanning Project (BCC02) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Albert Wesley as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEYRetainer of Law Firm:  Act authorizing the County to retain the law firm of DelBello, Donnellan et al. in connection with the extension of agreements with Liberty Lines, Inc. was on motion of Mr. Young laid “OVER” under the Rules.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEPolice Services:  Act authorizing the County to provide police services to WCHCC 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 EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Rev. Verlin Williams as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Appointment:  Appointing Darryl Mack as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAfrican American Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Barbara Edwards as a member of the African American Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHispanic Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Irma Yolanda Davis as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHispanic Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Edmy Lourdes Garcia as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEHispanic Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Carlos Bernard as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEEmergency Medical Services Advisory Board Reappointment:  Reappointing Roone P. Arledge, Jr. as a member of the County Medical Services Advisory Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVERegulation of Income Tax Preparers:  Local Law regarding the control and regulation of income tax preparers was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEViolations of Probation:  Local Law authorizing the County Attorney to present criminal proceedings relating to violations of probation to the courts in conjunction with the County Probation Department was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEAffordable Housing:  Legislation authorizing the purchase and conveyance of real property in New Rochelle for the purpose of developing affordable housing 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:  Bond Act:  Bond Act to issue up to $893,000 in bonds regarding the purchase and conveyance of real property in New Rochelle for the purpose of developing affordable housing was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Housing.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVEViolent Crimes Task Force:  Act authorizing the County to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with various municipalities regarding the County’s Violent Crimes Task Force 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:  Land and Legal Records Public Viewing Application System:  Act authorizing the County to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements with various municipalities which would provide access to the County Land and Legal Records Public Viewing Application System was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:   County Pay Plan Amendment:  Act amending establishing personnel rules in County service and adopting classification and schedules of pay was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE:  Acceptance of Property from NYSDOT/Sale of Property to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency:  Acts 1) authorizing the acceptance of 1 acre or property in Yonkers from NYSDOT and 2) authorizing the sale of approximately one acre of property in Yonkers to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency to be used to provide parking for adjacent below-market cost housing was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEYSettlement of Lawsuit:  Act authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit of Kennedy v. County of Westchester and Michael Bielemeier was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Pace Women’s Justice Center:  Correspondence from the Executive Director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center regarding the impact of the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Westchester Children’s Association:  Correspondence from the Executive Director of the Westchester Children’s Association regarding the impact of the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Women’s Enterprise Development Center:  Correspondence from the Executive Director of the Women’s Enterprise Development Center regarding the impact of the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Westchester/Putnam Legal Services:  Correspondence from the Executive Director of Westchester/Putnam Legal services regarding the impact of the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Westchester Arts Council:  Correspondence from the Executive Director of Westchester Arts Council regarding the impact of the 2003 County Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOU MOSIELLO:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from Eastchester Supervisor Jim Cavanaugh opposing the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY:  Recycling of Electronics:  Constituent correspondence regarding the recycling of electronics was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Energy.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence and analyses prepared by the Committee on Unsewered Hallocks Mill Homeowners regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence in support of the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from the Random Farms Homeowners Association in support of the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  “Coalition” correspondence opposing the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from the Hudson Riverkeeper Executive Director regarding the sewage diversion proposal was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion: Correspondence from the Northern Westchester Watershed Committee regarding the sewage diversion proposal was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence in favor of the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence opposing the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence opposing the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Resolution from the Town of Yorktown supporting the sewage diversion project was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence in support of the sewage diversion project was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEYSettlement of Lawsuit:  Act authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit of Patricia Faul v. Liberty Lines Transit was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LAMOTTE:  CSEA Prescription Drug Plan:  Correspondence from CSEA regarding a proposed program to reduce prescription drug costs was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Labor.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Appointment of Board Employees:  Resolution confirming the appointment of Ray Indelicato and Susan Kirkpatrick as Board employees was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments and the Committee on Rules.

 

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

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. URSULA LAMOTTE:  Nightclub Safety:  Memorandum from Legislator LaMotte to Legislator Ryan regarding nightclub safety was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Resolution adopted by the Yorktown Town Board regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Continuation of Benefits:  Correspondence from the Town of Greenburg Supervisor regarding continuation of benefits for members of the Military Reserve was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Sewage Diversion: Constituent correspondence regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  East of Hudson Funds:  Correspondence from the Town of Bedford regarding the expenditure of East of Hudson funds for the SEQRA Review was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEYCompromise of Claim:  Act authorizing the County to compromise the claim and settle the lawsuit of DSS v. Bruno DiGiansante was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  New York State Budget:  Report summary from the Fiscal Policy Organization on the 2003-2004 New York State Budget was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ & HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS:  Bee-Line Revenues:  Correspondence from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign regarding dedicating Bee-Line Revenues to mass transit improvements was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

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

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from Bronx Community Board No. 8 in support of the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater opposing the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent correspondence to Senator Vincent Leibell urging careful study of all options regarding sewage diversion/upgrade was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent survey expressing support for the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent survey expressing support for the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent survey expressing support for the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent survey expressing support for the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Constituent survey expressing support for the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ AND HON. LOIS BRONZ: Sewage Diversion:  Resolution from the Town of New Castle urging a careful environmental study of the sewage diversion project was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOU MOSIELLO:  Sewage Diversion:  Forwarding correspondence from Eastchester Supervisor Jim Cavanaugh opposing the sewage diversion proposal was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Erie Community College:  Conveying legislation from Erie County regarding Erie County Community College was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOU MOSIELLO:  County Police Patrols:  Constituent correspondence regarding the loss of police patrols on Westchester County parkways 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:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  Bee-Line Bus Service:  Constituent communication regarding Bee-Line service problems was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Indian Point:  Resolution from the Borough of Maywood urging the NRC and NYS to temporarily shut down Indian Point was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  Patriot II Act:  Letter referenced from a Mamaroneck resident regarding civil liberties issues surrounding the proposed USA Patriot II Act was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. GEORGE LATIMER:  Plumbing Practices:  Constituent correspondence regarding a plumbing practices issue was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Labor.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY:  DWI:  Resolution supporting state legislation related to drunken driving was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Community Affairs.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOIS BRONZ:  Off-Highway Vehicles:  Resolutions from the Lewis County Legislature urging passage of state legislation regulating the use of off-highway vehicles was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEYWestchester County Spending Limitation Act:  Memorandum from the County Attorney regarding and including draft legislation to extend the Westchester County Spending Limitation Act was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  County Government:  Constituent communication regarding the need for county government was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ:  Sewage Diversion:  Correspondence from the League of Women Voters regarding the sewage diversion plan was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment and Health, the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Public Works.

 

COMMUNICATION:  COUNTY ATTORNEYCounsel Retainer:  Act authorizing the County to retain the firm of Akin, Gump to provide legal representation regarding terminal capacity at the County airport was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

 

COMMUNICATION:  HON. LOU MOSIELLO:  Parkway Patrols: Forwarding constituent correspondence regarding budget funding for County Parkway patrols 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.

 


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY:  E-911 Funds:  ACT 50-2003:  Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,710,000 in enhanced 911 surcharge funds for the operation of the E-911 system in Westchester County.

 

Mr. Ryan presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Sewer District Modification:  RES 27-2003:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Act modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of 4 parcels located in the Town of Cortlandt. [Public Hearing set for May 5, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Act 51-2003.]

 

Mr. Pinto presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0. 


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Sewer District Modification:  RES 28-2003:  Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Act modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 66 parcels located in the Town of Mount Pleasant. [Public Hearing set for May 5, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Act 52-2003.]

 

Mr. Pinto presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0. 


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Funding Adjustment- Airport Special Revenue Funds:  ACT 53-2003: Act amending the County 2003 Budget by amending the financing of A0032 Parallel Taxiway System.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Funding Adjustment- Airport Special Revenue Funds:  ACT 54-2003: Act amending the County 2003 Budget by amending the financing of A054A Rehabilitation of Various Taxiways.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Funding Adjustment- Airport Special Revenue Funds:  ACT 55-2003: Act amending the County 2003 Budget by amending the financing of A066A Miscellaneous Restoration and Rehabilitation-Airport Infrastructure Improvement Program.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Funding Adjustment- Airport Special Revenue Funds:  ACT 56-2003: Act amending the County 2003 Budget by amending the financing of A0082 Cleanup of County Road Staging Area.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH: Funding Adjustment- Airport Special Revenue Funds:  ACT 57-2003: Act amending the County 2003 Budget by amending the financing of A0087 Environmental Remediation.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Partial Reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities -Armory:  (BOND) ACT 58-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $210,000 in bonds to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities (BCR29).

 

Mr. Ryan presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Partial Reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities – Pen Laundry:  (BOND) ACT 59-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $660,000 in bonds to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities (BCR45).

 

Mr. Ryan presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Partial Reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities – Infrastructure Improvements:  (BOND) ACT 60-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in bonds to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the County Correctional Facilities (BCR5A).

 

Mr. Pinto presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

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

 

NAY:  None.

 

NOTE:  Mr. Oros was not present when the vote was taken.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Parking Structure-Department of Public Safety Headquarters:  (BOND) ACT 61-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds to finance the cost of prepatory work for planning a new parking structure at the Department of Public Safety (BPS13).

 

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Acquisition of Helicopter Engine:  (BOND) ACT 62-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of a helicopter engine for the Department of Public Safety (BPS11).

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH:  Acquisition of Passenger Buses:  (BOND) ACT 63-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $1,246,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of passenger buses for the Department of Transportation (T0024).

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH:   Retrofit Improvements to the County Bus Fleet:  (BOND) ACT 64-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds to finance the cost of retrofit improvements to the County bus fleet for the Department of Transportation (T0038).

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Initiation of Lawsuit:  ACT 65-2003:  Act authorizing the County to institute legal proceedings to recover overpayments in connection with Medicaid prescription drugs.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS:  Hiring of Counsel:  ACT 66-2003:  Act authorizing the County to retain legal counsel in relation to legal proceedings to recover Medicaid overpayments.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY:  IMA with the Town of Cortlandt:  ACT 67-2003:  Act authorizing the County to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for supplemental policing services.

 

Mr. Ryan presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  ACT 68-2003:  IMA (Amendment)  with the Village of Port Chester:  Act authorizing the County to enter into an amended Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Port Chester regarding a planning and design study of an intermodal center.

 

Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Partial Reconstruction of White Plains Avenue-White  Plains:  (BOND) ACT 69-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds to finance the partial reconstruction of White Plains Avenue in White Plains  (RB018).

 

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:  Partial Reconstruction of Palmer Road Bridge-Yonkers:  (BOND) ACT 70-2003:  Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds to finance the partial reconstruction of the Palmer Road Bridge in Yonkers (RB01F).

 

Mr. Pinto presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:

 

AYE:  Legislators:  Young, Maisano, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.

 

NAY:  None.


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Various Culvert Structures:  (BOND) ACT 71-2003:  Act auth