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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1997
ATTENDANCE:
B & A MEMBERS: Wishnie, Swanson, Darcy, Young, Abinanti
OTHERS: C.E.’s Office: Gina Angiulo, Dave Laemle; DSS: Commissioner Glass, John Grexa; WCMC: Commissioner Stolzenberg, Fred Miller, Marianne Oros; Transportation: Commissioner Petrocelli, John Murray; DPW: Ralph Butler; Budget: Joe Phelan, Dianne Kearney, Brian Fitzpatrick; LWV: Esther Shay; GS: Susan Egginton, Beau Scelza; BOL: Legislator Carsky, Robert J. Boland, Glenn Guzi, Dan Rodriquez, Tina Seckerson
Co-Chairs Wishnie and Swanson called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
DISCUSSION: (There is a cassette tape on file for more detailed information):
MINUTES: On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve the Minutes of February 3, 1997 was carried by a vote of 4-0. (Legislators
BOND ACTS:
(52.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN BONDS - MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT OFFICE RENOVATIONS/INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE. (REFERENCE # 52)
Commissioner Glass showed and discussed the floor plans for the Mount Vernon District Office with the Committee. Ms. Egginton explained that $700,000 will be used for life safety and improvements - structurally sound building but needs infrastructure improvements (i.e. roof and exterior repairs)
On motion of Legislator Young, seconded by Legislator Darcy, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 5-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice".
(94.) PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,690,000 - MODERNIZE MAINTENANCE FACILITY YONKERS TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY.
Commissioner Petrocelli explained that there is a federal EPA requirement to replace underground storage tanks by 1998 adding that the County’s responsibility for such work was a provision of the bus facility lease (a copy was recently forwarded to the Committee per Mr. Abinanti’s request). There are 20 at this facility. The plant will phase this over time as it has to remain in operation during the replacement procedure.
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Mr. Darcy asked if underground tanks be put in again? The Commissioner stated that they are looking at the option of putting some tanks above ground. Mr. Darcy strongly recommended that any tanks, other than fuel tanks should be put in above ground. Mr. Wishnie asked exactly what the $1.69 million represents. The Commissioner will send a revised 19-11 with all components of the project included.
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 3-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislators Young and Abinanti out for vote)
WCMC Bond Acts: Mr. Wishnie explained that the Committee had strong reservations about approving bonds for capital projects prior to the establishment of the PBC suggesting that it would be a waste of tax dollars to make capital improvements to space that housed a service or program that the PBC ultimately decided to eliminate. Commissioner Stolzenberg explained that these projects were in the County’s 5 year capital plan, which obligations will be assumed by the PBC and Westchester County will be made whole. After a brief recess Mr. Wishnie stated that the Committee would authorize the projects from the 1996 capital plan and the 1997 capital request for exterior repairs for Macy Pavilion and the Main Tower.
(49.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE: PROPOSED BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,571,000 IN BONDS - INTERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE, WCMC. (REFERENCE # 49)
Commissioner Stolzenberg stated that these are not enhancements, but rather basic to the building structure. The Committee asked if any funds have been expended yet. Mr. Phelan responded that to date approximately $820,000 has been spent. Mr. Abinanti pointed out that the legislation reads, "No funds have been borrowed against said authorization". He requested that this sentence be removed as $820,000 has been spent. Mr. Phelan stated that the statement was true when the legislation was written but will check with the Law Department and provide amended legislation if necessary.
On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Darcy, the motion to approve this item (as amended) was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice" (Legislator Young out for vote)
(65.) PROPOSED BOND ACT: $800,000 - CEDARWOOD HALL ASBESTOS REMOVAL.
Building is 98% filled according to the Commissioner. This would fund removal of asbestos containing fireproofing and minor pipe insulation, re-spraying fireproofing and related construction/renovation.
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislators Swanson and Abinanti signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislator Young out for vote.
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(66.) PROPOSED BOND ACT: $100,000 - ELMWOOD HALL - NORTH AND SOUTH.
Total project: $900,000 Nothing has been bonded although there was an appropriation of $730,000 in 1995 Now want to do $100,000 in design
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislator Young out for vote.
(67.) PROPOSED BOND ACT: $390,000 - INTERIOR MODERNIZATION.
Patient rooms have not been refurbished since 1985.
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislator Young out for vote.
(68.) PROPOSED BOND ACT: $3,000,000 - MAJOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
Other half of the 1996 appropriation Would fund equipment acquisitions for a variety of areas
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislators Swanson and Abinanti signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislator Young out for vote.
(98.) PROPOSED BOND ACT - $400,000 - EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO MACY PAVILION AND MAIN TOWER, WCMC.
Would fund continued infrastructure improvements to the exterior of Macy Pavilion and Main Tower, including repair of the Macy roof.
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislator Swanson signing "Without Prejudice". (Legislator Young out for vote.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. An Act authorizing the county to enter into a contract with the firm of Bennett Kielson Storch and Company LLP to provide professional services in connection with the audit of the County’s financial statements for the years ending December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)
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2. An Act authorizing a third amendment to the Agreement with Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. to provide additional non-legal, professional consulting services to assist the Board of Legislators in reviewing the draft and final agreements with Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation for Information Systems Services and to extend the expiration date of the Agreement to February 28, 1997.
On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)
3. A Local Law to provide for payment of increased compensation to officers appointed for a fixed term.
On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)
There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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