MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
MAY 5, 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, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.
Absent: None.
Motion – Approval of Minutes. Mr. Young moved that the minutes of April 21, 2003 (Regular Meeting) and April 28, 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: Sewer District Modification: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: RES 27-2003: Act 51-2003 modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of 4 parcels located in the Town of Cortlandt.
There were no speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Young declared the Public Hearing closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Sewer District Modification: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: RES 28-2003: Act 52-2003 modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 66 parcels located in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
There were no 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: Retainer of Law Firm: COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: 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 received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Parking Structure-Department of Public Safety Headquarters: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (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. Wishnie, the following item was recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Partial Reconstruction of White Plains Avenue-White Plains: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (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).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Various Culvert Structures: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 71-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds to finance the cost of plans, surveys and estimates regarding the partial reconstruction of various culvert structures throughout the County (RB01H).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Partial Reconstruction of Old Mamaroneck Road-White Plains: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 72-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds to finance the cost of surveys and design plans for the partial reconstruction of Old Mamaroneck Road in White Plains (RB017).
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following item was recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: County Office Relocations: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 79-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of furniture and equipment for use by the Department of Health (B0029).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Repair Utility Tunnels, Valhalla Campus: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 80-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds to finance the design of heating tunnel reconstruction at WCHCC and the Department of Corrections (B0019).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Haulage Vehicles – Phase III: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 81-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $850,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of replacement haulage vehicles (RD009).
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 15.
NAY: Maisano - 1.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Heavy Equipment Replacement: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 83-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $450,000 in bonds to finance the acquisition of a truck for the Department of Public Works (B035A).
Mr. Pinto presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Abinanti, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 14.
NAY: Maisano, Oros - 2.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Facility Management Program: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 85-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in bonds to finance the cost of design and planning of the County Facility Management Program (BPL18).
On motion of Mr. Wishnie, the following item was recommitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Parking Structure, White Plains Complex: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: (BOND) ACT 86-2003: Act amending Bond Act 62-2001, authorizing the issuance of an additional $1,300,000 in bonds to finance the partial reconstruction of the parking structure at the White Plains County office complex (BPF21).
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Act and moved that the Act be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Young, Alvarado, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Latimer, Mosiello, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 14.
NAY: Maisano, Abinanti, - 2.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Rabbi Alfredo F. Borodowski 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 EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Chief Robert Arruda Marone as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Rita L. Marone as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Eli Schonberger as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Thomas G. Meier as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Blanca P. Lopez 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 EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Ximena Francella 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 EXECUTIVE: Domestic Violence Council Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Marion LaFranco 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: Confirming the appointment of Nancy M. Lick 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: Confirming the appointment of Janet S. Walker 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: Citizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Rita Plate 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: Citizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Kris Komorowski 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 Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Marjorie Leffler 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: Confirming the appointment of Maryellen Martirano as an “at-large” 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 Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Carmen R. Scaglione 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 Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Camille Murphy 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: Traffic Safety Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Ralph Butler as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Jeffrey C. Coleman as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Robert H. Caldwell as a member of the County Traffic Safety 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: Confirming the appointment of Ann E. Ellsworth 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 Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Isabel E. Villar 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: Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of David Snyder 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: Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Peter W. Bonhag 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: Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Daniel Baskerville 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: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Police Chief Ronald Trainham as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Police Chief David Speidell as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Traffic Safety Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Hugh J. Greechan as a member of the County Traffic Safety Board was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Africa-American Advisory Board Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Robin Douglas 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 EXECUTIVE: Domestic Violence Council Appointment: Confirming the appointment of Jennifer E. Brennan 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: Citizens Consumer Advisory Council Reappointment: Confirming the reappointment of Joel Klein 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: IMA with the Town of New Castle: Act authorizing the County to enter an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of New Castle for an easement over the Hudson Hills property 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: IMA with the Town of Mount Pleasant: Act authorizing the County to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant for the repair of certain County Roads 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 County to issue up to $325,000 in bonds to finance the repair of certain County Roads in the Town of Mount Pleasant (RB106) 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: Department of Social Services Commissioner Appointment: Confirming the appointment Kevin P. Mahon as Commissioner of the County Department of Social Services 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 County to issue $200,000 in bonds to finance a bus wash at the Central Maintenance Facility (T0033) 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: Funds Transfer: Resolution transferring funds within the 2002 Miscellaneous Budget in the amount of $2,000,000 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 County to issue $715,000 in bonds to finance the bus acquisition program – van type buses (T001J) 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: Taxiway Rehabilitation Program: Act authorizing the County to accept a grant from the FAA for project A054A, Taxiway Rehabilitation Program 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: Board of Plumbing Examiners: Local Law eliminating certain requirements of the Board of Plumbing Examiners and granting other powers was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on County Officers and Departments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Technical Amendment: Act amending Act. No. 31-2003 in connection with the sale of land to Con Edison was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: IMA-Town of North Salem: Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of North Salem for the renovation and upgrading of the existing facilities of the Camp Hemlock area of Mountain Lakes Park 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: Tourist Promotion Agency: Resolution designating the Westchester County Office of Tourism as the “tourist promotion agency” for Westchester County was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on County Officers and Departments and the Committee on Community Affairs.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: DWI Offenses: Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County to implement certain procedures in connection with the release of persons and vehicles subsequent to arrests for Driving While Intoxicated offenses was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Mount Vernon Property Purchase: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to purchase approximately 15,360 square feet of real property located at 259 South Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon for the purpose of providing 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 authorizing the County to issue $1,275,000 in bonds to finance the Countywide Road Rehabilitation Program 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: Sewer District Modification: Act modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of four parcels of property located in the Town of Yorktown 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: Property Acquisition-Village of Irvington: Act authorizing the County to acquire 13 acres of property in the Village of Irvington and to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the village regarding parkland 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: Act authorizing the issuance of $3,050,000 in bonds to finance the cost of real property located in the Village of Irvington was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Commencement of Lawsuit: Act authorizing the County to institute a lawsuit against Daniele Sutherland was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY ATTORNEY: Compromise of Claim: Act authorizing the County Attorney to compromise the claim of the County and to settle an Administrative Proceeding between the County and Landmark at Eastview was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. JAMES MAISANO: Recognition of U.S. Marine CPL Bernard Gooden: Forwarding a memorandum to the County Executive requesting recognition and a posthumous award in memory of U.S. Marine Cpl. Bernard Gooden of Mount Vernon, killed in action in Iraq was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Affairs and the Committee on Cultural and Ethnic Diversity.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: Traffic Safety: Correspondence from the Croton Falls Fire Department regarding a hazardous traffic condition in the hamlet of Croton Falls was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY: Energy Conservation: Forwarding correspondence from “WECAN” regarding energy conservation methods was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOU MOSIELLO: Kayak Safety: Forwarding constituent correspondence regarding Kayak safety at Rye Playland was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Parks and the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Social Security Numbers: Act authorizing the County to restrict the use of Social Security numbers was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE & HON. GEORGE OROS: Probation Violations: Forwarding correspondence from the District Attorney regarding the transition of probation violation matters to the County Attorney was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LAMOTTE: No-Fly Zones: Forwarding correspondence from the Westchester Aviation Association opposing no-fly zones in the County was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Long-term Leases with Parkland Facilities: Resolution requesting the NYS Legislature prepare and introduce legislation enabling the County to enter into long-term leases with certain parkland facilities was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Home Rule Request: Home Rule Request Resolution authorizing the County to lease certain parklands (Playland Park – bathhouses) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Home Rule Request: Home Rule Request Resolution authorizing the County to lease certain parklands (Northridge Equestrian Center-Twin Lakes Park) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. LOIS BRONZ: Home Rule Request: Home Rule Request Resolution authorizing the County to lease certain parklands (Twin Lakes Farm Equestrian Center at Twin Lakes Park) was on motion of Mr. Young received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Parks.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: RES 44-2003: Resolution finding no significant impact on the environment from the modification of the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by adding four parcels of property.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 16-0.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: ACT 51-2003: Act modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of 4 parcels located in the Town of Cortlandt.
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: RES 45-2003: Resolution finding no significant impact on the environment from the modification of the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 66 parcels located in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Mr. Pinto presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 16-0.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sewer District Modification: ACT 52-2003: Act modifying the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 66 parcels located in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Sprout Brook Cell Closure: (BOND) ACT 88-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of an additional $2,000,000 in bonds to fund the design and construction of the Sprout Brook Cell Closure, for a total amount of bonding authorized of $2,500,000 (RD004).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Pump Station Generator-Mamaroneck Sewer: (BOND) ACT 89-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $700,000 in bonds to pay for the design and construction of emergency generators and controls in the Mamaroneck Sanitary Sewer District (SM076).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Hutchinson Pump Station Stream Bank Stabilization: (BOND) ACT 90-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $220,000 in bonds to fund the cost and design of the Hutchinson Pump Station Stream Bank Stabilization project (SH001).
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS: Pump Station Rehabilitation- New Rochelle: (BOND) ACT 91-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $550,000 in bonds to fund the design and construction of rehabilitation of equipment at the Flint Avenue Pump Station – New Rochelle Sanitary Sewer District.
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, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 16.
NAY: None.
NOTE: Mr. Rogowsky was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Yonkers Affordable Housing: RES 46-2003: Resolution determining there will be no significant environmental impact regarding the acceptance and sale of property in Yonkers to be used for affordable housing.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Yonkers Affordable Housing: ACT 92-2003: Act authorizing the acceptance of property located in the City of Yonkers from NYSDOT.
Mr. Wishnie presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: Yonkers Affordable Housing: ACT 93-2003 (As amended): Act authorizing the sale of 1 acre of property located in the City of Yonkers to the Yonkers IDA to be used for affordable housing.
Mr. Wishnie 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 PARKS: Matching Grant-Croton Point Park: ACT 94-2003: Act authorizing the County to receive a matching grant of $25,000 from NYSDEC to conduct a feasibility study for an interpretative center at Croton Point Park.
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/HEALTH: IMA with Putnam County: ACT 95-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Putnam County in order to conduct the Peach Lake Wastewater Study.
On motion of Mr. Young, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: “Invest-in-Kids Program”: ACT 96-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into various intermunicipal agreements for the provision of services under the “Invest-in-Kids” 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, Oros, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 17.
NAY: None.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Weapons of Mass Destruction: ACT 97-2003: Act authorizing the County to enter into intermunicipal agreements with other municipalities for the use of specialized equipment to respond to weapons of mass destruction.
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: Pay Plan Amendment: ACT 98-2003: Act amending established personnel rules and rules regarding classification of positions and schedules of pay.
On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS: POWER Tools Project: (BOND) ACT 99-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $740,000 in bonds to fund the Productivity Optimization and Workflow Empowerment Reengineering project (BIT04).
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 HOUSING: New Rochelle Affordable Housing-Environmental: RES 47-2003: Resolution finding no significant environmental impact from the purchase and conveyance of real property located in New Rochelle to be used for senior and affordable housing.
Mr. Wishnie 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 HOUSING: New Rochelle Affordable Housing: ACT 100-2003: Act authorizing the County to purchase and convey real property located in New Rochelle for purposes of providing affordable housing.
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, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 15.
NAY: Mosiello, Oros - 2.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: New Rochelle Affordable Housing: (BOND) ACT 101-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $893,000 in bonds to finance the cost of land acquisition in New Rochelle to provide affordable housing.
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, Pinto, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, Wishnie, Chair– 15.
NAY: Mosiello, Oros - 2.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: Ward Pound Ridge Landfill Closure: (BOND) ACT 102-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds to finance the design and construction of the Ward Pound Ridge Landfill Closure (RWPR2).
Mr. Kaplowitz 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: Forcemain Replacement-Phase I: (BOND) ACT 103-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds to finance the cost for a study of five forcemains in the Bronx Valley and Peekskill Sanitary Sewer Districts (SW020).
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 PARKS: Golf Course Tee and Green Rehabilitation: (BOND) ACT_____-2003: Act authorizing the issuance of $1,705,000 in bonds to fund improvements to the Sprain Lake Golf Course (RGC10).
On motion of Mr. Young, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Parkland Alienation: RES _____-2003: Resolution requesting that the New York State Legislature consider legislation regarding the leasing of certain County parklands.
On motion of Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, the following item was recommitted.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Spending Limitation Act: RES 48-2003: Resolution requesting that the New York State Legislature consider legislation amending and extending the expiration date of the Westchester County Spending Limitation Act.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: Sale of Ephedra: RES 49-2003: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law restricting the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra within Westchester County. [Public Hearing set for May 19, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro. 6-2003.]
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH: Sale of Products Containing Mercury: RES 50-2003: Setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law banning the sale of certain products containing mercury within Westchester County. [Public Hearing set for May 19, 2003; at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro. 7-2003.]
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON SENIORS: “Tax Check-off for Senior Services”: RES 51-2003: Resolution asking that the New York State Legislature amend the NYS Tax Code to provide a “Tax Check-off for Senior Services.”
Legislators Spreckman and Stewart-Cousins presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption, which was declared adopted by a vote of 17-0.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS: 7th District (Mr. LATIMER): Rye/Cottage Street Affordable Housing Project: 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.
On motion of Mrs. Swanson, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS: 7th District (Mr. LATIMER): Rye/Cottage Street Affordable Housing Project: 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.
On motion of Mrs. Swanson, this item was laid “OVER” under the rules.
MOTION – ADJOURNMENT: 13th District (Mr. Young): Move that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet on May 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. – Carried.
Memorial Resolutions: RES 52-2003:
Mr. Pinto: Death of Carmine “Clarence” Ramunto, Arthur Charles Otto, Vivian June Magro, Elliott Spratley.
Mr. Latimer & Mr. Wishnie: Death of James Savastano.
Mr. Mosiello: Death of Francis X. Livoti.
Mr. Mosiello and All Legislators: Death of Rose Spano.
Mrs. Swanson: Death of Brian Acompora.
Mrs. Swanson & Mrs. LaMotte: Death of James Armbruster.
Mrs. LaMotte: Death of Richard B. Sieg, Helen T. McLaren.
Mr. Wishnie: Death of Harry Donsky.
Mr. Oros: Death of Samuel Palmietto.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins: Death of Prince Davis.
The above named Legislators presented the following memorial Resolutions and moved their adoption, which were declared adopted.
On MOTION of Legislator Young,
the Board adjourned.