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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NOVEMBER 21, 1996 AND APPROPRIATIONS AGENDA 9:30 A.M.
MINUTES: November 19, 1996
I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET:
1. Department of Public Works
2. Department of Environmental Facilities
3. Department of Transportation
4. Unfinished business and any other related matters that may come before the Committee
II. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE: (* denotes new items)
1. HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Chairman of the Board from the County Clerk requesting that the Board enact legislation to permit the County Clerk to issue personal identification cards for a fee. (10/21/96) 2. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to acquire certain improvements at the Valhalla Armory. (9/9/96)
3. HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Forwarding a Resolution of Non Support for the County to exempt the State of New York Sales and Use Taxes for certain clothing and footwear during the week of January 18, 1997 through January 24, 1997. (10/21/96)
4. NONE
5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Revenue Anticipation Note Act ($30,000,000). (11/4/96)
6. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding legislation authorizing the County to acquire the Grieco Property. (7/22/96) (Requesting copy of Appraisal)
7. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation to finance the expansion and renovation to the Department of Laboratories and Research Environmental Lab. (11/4/96)
8. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding the 1995 Audit of Pomco’s Health Benefit Claims Administration Program. [ON FILE] (11/4/96) (Also referred to HMC)
9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Resolution authorizing the County to apply for Section 3 Capital Assistance from the FTA. (3/11/96)
Pending further discussion
10. NONE
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11. NONE 12. HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: Forwarding a letter from the Westchester Coalition regarding the relationship between the Westchester County Department of Health and County providers of pre-school services to children with disabilities. (11/4/96) (Also referred to HMC)
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit of Joanne Ciallella, as Administratrix of the Estate of John G. Ciallella and Joanne Ciallella, Individually v. County of Westchester, Westchester County Department of Public Works. (10/7/96)
Met with Law Department on 10/21 - Pending further discussion
14. HON. JOSEPH DELFINO AND HON. ROBERT DARCY: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of North Salem re: dues being paid to NYSAC. (10/7/96)
Pending further discussion
15. HON. GEORGE LATIMER: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Committee on Budget and Appropriations from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting permission from the Board of Legislators to offer a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the recent acts of racist vandalism that have taken place in the Village of Mamaroneck. (10/7/96)
Pending further discussion
16. HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: forwarding a letter from a member of the New York Medical College Staff regarding parking problems at WCMC. (11/4/96) (Also referred to HMC)
17. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into a lease amendment with IAS Holdings. (11/4/96)
18-19 NONE
20. HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Forwarding a constituent letter regarding water permit fees. (9/9/96)
21-23 NONE
24. HON. ANDREW DONOVAN: forwarding a copy of his letter to the Chairman re: the State’s Special Segmentation Rate. (10/7/96)
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25-29 NONE
30. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act amending the 1996 County Current Operating Budget (+$1,404,138 - WCMC) (3/25/96) (Letter sent to County Executive on 10/22)
Mr. Phelan stated that the C.E. will not amend this legislation. The Committee requested that this be put in writing.
III. BOND ACTS:
1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds - design plans and related studies for the Hudson River Esplanade and Park as well as other associated improvements. (10/21/96)
2-10 NONE
MARCH BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED MARCH 11, 1996: #11 - #52:
11-24 NONE
25. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $620,000 IN BONDS - LASDON PARK INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FACILITY WORK. (REFERENCE # 25)
26-45 NONE
46. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,638,000 IN BONDS - COURTHOUSE REHABILITATION. (REFERENCE # 46)
47-48 NONE
49. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,571,000 IN BONDS - INTERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE, WCMC. (REFERENCE # 49)
50-51 NONE
52. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN BONDS - MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT OFFICE RENOVATIONS/INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE. (REFERENCE # 52)
53. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AMENDING THE 1996 CAPITAL BUDGET ($250,000 - COURTHOUSE COMPLEX SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS). (REFERENCE # 1)
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54. NONE
JULY BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED JULY 22, 1996: #55 - #70
55. NONE
56. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $200,000 - WESTNET INFRASTRUCTURE/LAN UPGRADE.
57. NONE
58. NONE
59. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $315,000 - GOLF COURSE TEE AND GREEN REHABILITATION.
60. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $400,000 - PLAYLAND, VARIOUS RIDES AND COMPONENTS.
61-64 NONE
65. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $800,000 - CEDARWOOD HALL ASBESTOS REMOVAL.
66. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $100,000 - ELMWOOD HALL - NORTH AND SOUTH.
67. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $390,000 - INTERIOR MODERNIZATION.
68. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $3,000,000 - MAJOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
IV. ITEMS RECOMMITTED: None
V. MIS FILE: (NOTE: The following items were Received and Filed by the Committee and appear here for tracking purposes)
1. HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding a memorandum re: outsourcing of MIS. (4/9/96) 2. HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding an article entitled, "Auditorpower". (4/9/96)
3. HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding a newspaper article entitled, "Educational alternatives pact in Hartford ends as School Board votes". (4/22/96)
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4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act amending the 1996 County Operating Budget (General Services - reflecting commencement of outsourcing the Information Systems Functions by October 1, 1996). (7/22/96) (Committee of Whole Meeting 9/9/96)
VI. HUDSON HILLS FILE: (NOTE: The following items were Received and Filed by the Committee and appear here for tracking purposes)
1. HON. THOMAS ABINANTI AND HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Supervisor of Eastchester to Legislator Albanese re: Lake Isle Park and the proposal to purchase Hudson Hills. (3/25/96)
2. HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Co-Chairs of the Committee on Budget and Appropriations re: Hudson Hills. (3/25/96)
VII. COUNTY COURTHOUSE FILE: (NOTE: The following items were Received and Filed by the Committee and appear here for tracking purposes)
1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL FEINER: Forwarding a letter requesting that the County not lease space for a new County Courthouse. (9/9/96)
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