COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

MINUTES - OCTOBER 8, 1997

3:00 P.M.

ATTENDANCE:

B&A MEMBERS: Wishnie, Swanson, Young, LaMotte, Abinanti

OTHERS: C.E.’s Office: Janis Viola, Dave Laemle, Barbara Fratianni; Budget Dept.: Joe Phelan, Brian Fitzpatrick, Olivia Rhodes; DPW: Commissioner Landi, Ralph Butler; DOT: Commissioner Petrocelli, John Murray, Patty Chemka; PRC: Commissioner DeSantis, Dave DeLucia; GS: John Leonard; Planning: Commissioner Oliva, Fran McLoughlin; BOL: Robert J. Boland-Budget Analyst, Glenn Guzi- Program Specialist, Dan Rodriguez, Tina Seckerson- Secretary to Committee

Co-Chairs Swanson and Wishnie called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.

BOND ACTS: Since most of these bond acts have been previously discussed in detail the Co-Chairs asked the representatives of the various departments to inform the Committee of any new or different information pertaining to the bond acts.

11. (BH088) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $920,000 in bonds - Interior Modernization. (6/2/97)

Ms. Oros explained that the prior appropriation is in the process of being spent down. This will be spent mainly on beds (640) and is considered to be a capital project due the amount being spent.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this legislation was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice" and Mr. Abinanti out for the vote.

12. (BH089) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 in bonds - Major Medical Equipment. (6/2/97)

Ms. Oros explained that there are requisitions pending the issuance of this bond.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to

approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice" and Mr. Abinanti out for the vote.

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95. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,868,000 - BRADHURST MODIFICATIONS.

This project consists of many components such as improvements to front entrance, and the walkway to the front.
There was a discussion with regard to the $1.75 surcharge per square foot. Mrs. Swanson requested a copy of the leases for space rented in the building.
The Committee will continue discussion of this item at a future meeting.

96. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $500,000 - FUTURE MODERNIZATION AND

AMBULATORY CARE DEVELOPMENT, WCMC.

This would fund further definition of the projects/phases of the Facilities Master Plan including development of detailed program definition, preschematics, detailed construction/renovation estimates and other necessary studies.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice" and Mr. Abinanti out for the vote.

99. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $500,000 - HOSPITAL COMPUTER CENTER, WCMC.

This is an ongoing investment in upgrades.

101. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,043,000 - EXTERIOR REPAIRS, RTI.

This would fund continued exterior repairs including replacement of the West Corridor Office Roof.

On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

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102. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $250,000 - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - RTI.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

78. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $200,000 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

79. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $250,000 - REPLACEMENT/UPGRADING OF HVAC UNITS MOB AND 112 EAST POST ROAD.

Commissioner Landi explained that they have already replaced the chillers and this project will allow them to push more air out. This is for design, with construction to take place next year.

On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

3. (B0038) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $650,000 in bonds - Air Conditioning Equipment, Chloroflouro Carbons, DPS Location. (6/2/97)

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

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9. (RRR01) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $570,000 in bonds - Ridge Road Picnic Area. (6/2/97)

This would fund the design and construction of an additional group use area at Ridge Road Park.

Originally the cash amount for this project was $30,000 and bonding authorization was given for $100,000. Now there is a change in that the Administration wants to bond $570,000. The Committee asked why a $130,000 project will now cost $570,000. Mr. Phelan stated that it is a change in financing structure, it was always a $600,000 project.

The Committee felt that the Committee Report needed to be refined and will postpone action on this item at this time.

10. (RTB04) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds - Tibbetts Brook Park Worksite. (6/2/97)

This would fund the design and construction to rehabilitate the existing tennis courts, including new surfaces, repairs/replacement of fencing, benches, nets and associated apparatus.
This project will enhance and modernize a variety of facilities at Tibbetts Brook Park.

On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 5-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

1.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding two Bond Acts:

1) $810,000 - Croton Point Day Uses and Picnic Areas;

The Commissioner distributed copies of a status sheet with regard to the Croton Point Park Redevelopment Plan Capital Program
The Committee determined that some minor changes had to be made in the Committee Report before taking action on this item.

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2) General Infrastructure Paving Resurfacing - Various Entrance Roads and Parking Areas in the County Park System. (9/15/97)

This authorization would fund the first phase of work which includes parking lot improvements at Ridge Road Park, including: asphalt resurfacing, replacement of existing parking lot, and landscaping and drainage improvements.

On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 5-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

56. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $200,000 - WESTNET INFRASTRUCTURE/LAN UPGRADE.

This would finance the cost of hardware installation and software development to upgrade the County’s data network (WESTNET).
The requested authorization would accommodate ever increasing traffic and bandwidth demands, and achieve increased traffic speeds and improved transmission methodologies.

On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 5-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice".

4. (BGS20) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds

- Purchase of Computers. (6/2/97)

This would finance the acquisition of computer equipment including upgrading of various systems and additional disk storage and control units. These items will improve computer response time, meet increased data storage requirements and support the transition from the mainframe based Ofislink system to a client/server based Microsoft Office system.

On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 5-0 with Legislator Young signing "Without Prejudice" and Legislator Swanson out for the vote.

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AGENDA ITEMS:

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

Legislator Abinanti voiced his concern on whether the County would be locked into purchasing this property if Federal and State funds were not received as they are anticipated. Legislator Abinanti voiced his concern that the County of Westchester would have to make up the difference and would therefore cost this County millions of dollars extra. Commissioner Petrocelli stated that all funds are expected and that there has not been a confirmation of these funds, however, with the support of the Board of Legislators behind the Department, Commissioner Petrocelli feels this would fast track the receipt of the funds. If the Board does not act quickly enough, Commissioner Petrocelli stated that the County is in jeopardy of losing these Federal and State funds. Despite this, Legislator Abinanti warned the Committee that caution should be taken so that the County is not locked into this purchase agreement and also that the County Executive does not have the authority to purchase this property until the funds have arrived from Washington and Albany. Legislator LaMotte urged the Committee to act on this matter stating that we do need to show support for this purchase in order to receive the funds from the Federal and State Governments. With no clear consensus of the committee, this item was not acted on at this time.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.