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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET APRIL 28, 1997 AND APPROPRIATIONS AGENDA 3:00 P.M.
MINUTES: April 21, 1997
I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Various lawsuits/settlements including Agenda Items II 8, 34, 35 & 36
2. Joint meeting with Environment Committee re: Peter Jay Property (Item II, 6)
3. IMA with City of Yonkers Board of Education for lease of Wightman Mansion & Garage (Item II, 5)
4. Unfinished business and any other related matters that may come before the Committee
II. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE: (* denotes new items)
1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to submit an Urban County Application under the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program, including an action plan, and to accept such a grant. (3/24/97) (Also referred to CA)
Committee met jointly with Community Affairs and the Planning Department on this matter on 3/31/97.
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. After review a field trip will be set up.
3. 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 ps)
4. NONE
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5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of Yonkers Board of Education for the lease of the Wightman Mansion and Garage and the property directly adjacent to these structures for park purposes. (4/7/97)
6. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to transfer a 90% undivided interest in the Peter Jay Property in the City of Rye to the State of New York in consideration of the receipt of $3,600,000 and to enter into a cooperative agreement for the operation of the Peter Jay Property. (3/24/97) (Also referred to ENV)
7. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation to restore the project entitled County Road Rehabilitation Program to the original amount submitted with the 1997 Proposed Capital Budget. (2/26/96)
8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the commencement of legal proceedings to recover amounts due for hospital services. (4/7/97)
9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Resolution authorizing the County to apply for Section 3 Capital Assistance from the FTA. (3/11/96)
(90 day item) Pending further discussion
10. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: HON. PAUL FEINER: Requesting the amendment of the Westchester County Tax Law in relation to the 10% penalty for late payment of taxes. (4/7/97)
11. HON. LOIS BRONZ AND HON. JOSEPH DELFINO: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Mayor of White Plains reaffirming the City’s desire to be the host community for the County Health Department. (4/7/97)
12. HON. LOIS BRONZ: Forwarding twelve letters from citizens urging the County to find a central location for the Health Department. (4/7/97)
13. HON. LOIS BRONZ: Forwarding an informational package sent to all Legislators on the proposed Health Department move. (4/7/97)
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14. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with cities, villages, towns and fire districts in Westchester for the operation of a computer aided dispatch and records management system and the provision of related equipment, computers, software and services. [ON FILE] (4/7/97)
Committee will await recommendation from ps before taking any action
15. NONE
16. HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: Forwarding a letter from the Vice President of the Westchester Aviation Association regarding the plan to provide better and more modern facilities for Light General Aviation at the Westchester County Airport. (1/27/97) (Also referred to Env & CA)
17.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Bill Dimoplulos to be used at Washington’s Headquarters. (4/21/97)
18.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Howard Frank to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
19.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Carolyn Weyant to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
20.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Dominick Corbi to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
21.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Anupama Sharma to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
22.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Jeannie Koller to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
23.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Maria E. Mosca to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
24.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Catherine Korda to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
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25.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Phyllis Milton to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
26.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from Debbie Guarniero to be used by the Parks Tree Trust. (4/21/97)
27.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from The National Minority Business Counsel to be used by the County Office for the Aging’s Senior Employment Program. (4/21/97)
28.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act amending the County Pay Plan (various titles). (4/21/97)
29.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to grant a license to Toll Brothers, Inc. to construct and operate a sewer main across a portion of the Maple Moor Golf Course and to grant a perpetual easement to the City of White Plains to operate and maintain the sewer main upon its completion and upon its conveyance to the City by the County. (4/21/97)
30.* HON. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS: Forwarding a letter from the President of the Westchester County Hotel Association expressing opposition to the suggestion of adding a $1.00 per room tax to support the arts in Westchester County. (4/21/97)
31.* CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: WESTCHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION: Regarding the present condition of the Westchester County Court House. (4/21/97) (Also referred to PW)
32.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Authorizing various petty cash/change funds for various departments within the County. (4/21/97)
33.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to participate in the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Revolving Loan Program and to secure a fifty percent subsidy in the interest payments on various projects. (4/21/97)
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34.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the County to settle the action entitled In the Matter of the Application of Norwood E. Jackson as Commissioner of the Department of Correction of the County of Westchester, and the County of Westchester v. New York State Correctional Services, Thomas A. Coughlin III, as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York State Division of Parole and Raymon J. Rodriguez as Chairman of the New York State Division of Parole. (4/21/97
35.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit entitled Bellino Construction Co., Inc. and Reliance Insurance Company of New York v. County of Westchester. (4/21/97)
36.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit of John Bracco and Mary Bracco v. County of Westchester, Westchester County Medical Center, Charles E. McGowan. (4/21/97)
37.* HON. JOSEPH DELFINO: Forwarding a letter from the Chairman of the North Castle South Fire District expressing support for the continued operation of the Enrico "Hank" Longo Burn Center under the new corporation that will run the Westchester County Medical Center. (4/21/97) (Also referred to ps)
III. BOND ACTS:
1. NONE
2. Proposed (Bond) Act authorizing the issuance of $3,216,000 in bonds to finance part of the cost of various Light Aviation improvements. (12/2/96) (Also referred to Env)
(90 day item) Awaiting review of Environmental Assessment
3-10 NONE
MARCH BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED MARCH 11, 1996: #11 - #52:
11-52 NONE
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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. NONE
JULY BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED JULY 22, 1996: #55 - #70
55. NONE
56. PROPOSED BOND ACT: $200,000 - WESTNET INFRASTRUCTURE/LAN UPGRADE.
(90 day item)
57-68 NONE
NOVEMBER BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED NOVEMBER 18, 1996: #69 - #111
69-77 NONE
78. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $200,000 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT.
(90 day item)
79. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $250,000 - REPLACEMENT/UPGRADING OF HVAC UNITS MOB AND 112 EAST POST ROAD.
(90 day item)
80-94 NONE
95. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,868,000 - BRADHURST MODIFICATIONS.
(90 day item)
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96. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $500,000 - FUTURE MODERNIZATION AND AMBULATORY CARE DEVELOPMENT, WCMC.
(90 day item)
97. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $2,500,000 - MAJOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, WCMC.
(90 day item)
98. NONE
99. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $500,000 - HOSPITAL COMPUTER CENTER, WCMC.
(90 day item)
100. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $3,400,000 - OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY CENTER, WCMC.
(90 day item)
101. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,043,000 - EXTERIOR REPAIRS, RTI.
(90 day item)
102. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $250,000 - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - RTI.
(90 day item)
103-110 NONE
111. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $6,500,000 - SLUDGE LONG TERM SOLUTION, YONKERS JOINT TREATMENT PLANT.
(90 day item)
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IV. ITEMS RECOMMITTED:
1. Resolution: Finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the adoption of legislation authorizing the acquisition of property located at 32 Crestview Drive in White Plains. (2/26/97)
2. Act: Authorizing the acquisition for park purposes by the County from Grieco Associates, Inc. or the current record owner, of property located at 32 Crestview Drive, White Plains, consisting of approximately 4.75 acres of real property. (2/26/97)
3. (Bond) Act: Authorizing the issuance of $510,000 in bonds - acquisition of land located in the Northeastern section of White Plains, known as the Grieco Property. (2/26/97)
V. MIS FILE
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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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. (11/4/96) |