COMMITTEE ON BUDGET OCTOBER 27, 1997

AND APPROPRIATIONS AGENDA 1:00 P.M.

MINUTES: October 20, 1997

I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Lawsuits/Settlements: Items II & 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 & 22

2. DOT in re: Item II, 3: Proposed Resolution authorizing the County to amend Resolution 73-1997 re: authorizing the County to execute and file an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration.

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Bus Garage Appraisal

4. Unfinished business and any other related matters that may come before the

Committee

1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the purchase of property from 150 Grand Street, LLC. (6/2/97)

2. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to acquire certain improvements at the Valhalla Armory. (9/9/96)

(90 day item) Committee requested a copy of the lease on 3/25. Site tour taken on 5/19. Memo sent on 7/31. RESPONSE TO MEMO RECEIVED AND TO BE DISCUSSED.

3. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Resolution authorizing the County to amend Resolution 73-1997 re: authorizing the County to execute and file an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration. (10/6/97)

4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding the comprehensive Annual Financial Report of Westchester County for the year ended December 31, 1996. (10/6/97)

5.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to amend one IMA agreement in order to increase the 1997 contract provisions of services under the "Invest-In-Kids" Urban Youth Initiative program. (10/20/97) (Also referred to CA)

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6.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation which would authorize the County to enter into an IMA with the City of Peekskill re: a proposed Housing Implementation Fund project to be known as Drum Hill Senior Living Community. (10/20/97) (Also referred to CA)

7.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation which would authorize the County to enter into an IMA with the Village of Irvington re: a proposed Housing Implementation Project to be known as the Burnham Building. (10/20/97) (Also referred to CA)

8. HON. ANDREW DONOVAN: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Yorktown regarding the segmented equalization rate. (7/21/97)

A meeting with the Director of the Tax Commission to be set up.

9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from John and Brenda Fareri of a temporary, one-story building at the Westchester County Medical Center to be used as a Development Center for the Children’s Hospital. (6/2/97)

Awaiting c.o. before taking any action. Memo sent to DPW on 8/5 requesting status. Committee sent memo on 9/5 requesting clarification on this matter.

RESPONSE TO MEMO RECEIVED AND TO BE DISCUSSED.

10.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Isao Kato, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Hiroko Kato, Deceased, v. County of Westchester by payment from the County of Westchester in the amount of $1,000,030, of which $600,000 will be paid to Isao Kato individually and $400,030 will be paid into a trust. (10/20/97)

11.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act amending Section (2) of Act No. 88- 1993 entitled "An Act designating an attorney to be retained to represent former Department of Public Safety Commissioner, Anthony M. Mosca, in the lawsuit of Barbara Annis v. County of Westchester, Anthony M. Mosca and Ernest J. Colaneri, and authorizing the County to pay the designated counsel for legal services rendered in connection with the action." (10/20/97)

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12.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Dennis Dymek and Dorothy Dymek v. County of Westchester, Westchester County Medical Center, Frederick E. Foeppel, M.D. and George Berk, M.D. by payment from the County of Westchester to Dennis Dymek and Dorothy Dymek in the amount of $750,000. (10/20/97)

13.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Lee Brian Karasik, an infant, by his parents and natural guardians, Mona Karasik and Steven Karasik, Mona Karasik, Individually and Steven Karasik, Individually v. County of Westchester, et al. (10/20/97)

14.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Antoinette Collarini v. John Zakian, Individually, Neil De Luca, Individually, Andrew P. O’Rourke, Individually, Marilyn J. Slaatten, Individually and the County of Westchester. (10/20/97)

15. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the Westchester Community College to install and develop an independent stand alone computer facility. (8/18/97)

Awaiting report from CBAC and written comment from WCC.

16.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to compromise the County of Westchester’s right to be reimbursed for health care benefits expended on behalf of the listed insured’s recovery from legal action or settlement. (10/20/97)

17. HON. ROBERT DARCY: Forwarding a letter urging the Board to defeat the proposal to purchase property from 150 Grand Street, LLC. (6/2/97)

18. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed package of legislation regarding the acquisition of Hudson Hills. (10/6/97)

19-20 NONE

21. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation which would authorize the purchase of real property in the City of Yonkers from AGR Realty and Mag Associates. (9/15/97)

Discussed at October 8th meeting.

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22. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the Acting County Attorney to institute legal proceedings on behalf of the County of Westchester against

Michael Sheehan seeking a monetary judgment. (10/6/97)

23. HON. LOUIS MOSIELLO: Forwarding a letter from a constituent regarding the removal of money from the County Budget for the Summer Ethnic Park Festivals. (8/18/97)

Mr. Phelan to provide further info.

24. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into a 62 month lease agreement with 360 Hamilton Plaza, LLC. for the lease of approximately 365,000 square feet of space in the building at 360 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains. (6/16/97)

Signed out on 8/4 by Committee for Public Hearing only, recommitted by on 8/12. Motion on 9/3 to sign out by Committee for Public Hearing defeated. (See Minutes of 9/3 for more detail). Signed out by Committee on 9/10 to set Public Hearing only.

1-12 NONE

13. (SY005) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds - Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant - Potassium Permanganate Bulk Storage Facility. (6/2/97)

14-52 NONE

53. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AMENDING THE 1996

CAPITAL BUDGET ($250,000 - COURTHOUSE COMPLEX SECURITY

IMPROVEMENTS). (REFERENCE # 1)

(90 day item) Pending further information

54-99 NONE

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100. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $3,400,000 - OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY CENTER, WCMC.

Committee is in receipt of a memo from Commissioner Stolzenberg requesting the Committee defer action on this item at this time.

101-110 NONE

111. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $6,500,000 - SLUDGE LONG TERM SOLUTION, YONKERS JOINT TREATMENT PLANT.

(90 day item)

1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into a 62 month lease agreement with 360 Hamilton Plaza, LLC. for the lease of approximately 365,000 square feet of space in the building at 360 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains. (6/16/97)

Signed out on 8/4 by Committee for Public Hearing only, recommitted by on 8/12. Motion on 9/3 to sign out by Committee for Public Hearing defeated. (See Minutes of 9/3 for more detail) Signed out by Committee on 9/10 to set Public Hearing only.

2. (Bond) Act: Authorizing the issuance of $1,868,000 in bonds - modifications to 19 Bradhurst Avenue. (10/20/97)

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)

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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)

1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL FEINER: Forwarding a letter requesting that the County not lease space for a new County Courthouse. (9/9/96)

2. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation to finance the design and construction of the Family Justice Center and the rehabilitation of the existing Richard J. Daronco Westchester County Courthouse. (3/10/97) (Also referred to PSCJ)

3. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding Capital Budget Amendments and Bond Acts regarding the reconstruction of the Courthouse. (7/21/97)

4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Forwarding a memorandum concerning the Courthouse rehabilitation. (8/18/97)

VIII. SERVICES TO DISABLED PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN: (NOTE: The following items were Received and Filed by the Committee and appear here for tracking purposes)

1. 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.