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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET MAY 12, 1997 AND APPROPRIATIONS AGENDA 3:00 P.M.
MINUTES: May 5, 1997 and May 8, 1997
I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Marilyn Slaatten in re: various lawsuits/settlements (Items II, 11-15)
2. Tony Giambruno in re: Pay Plan Amendments (Item II, 28)
3. 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 enter into IMA’s with Municipal Corporations for the County to provide stencils to participating municipalities and reimburse the participating municipalities for paint costs in an aggregate amount of $4,000 less the cost of the stencils to be purchased for the participating municipalities. (5/5/97) (Also referred to Env)
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. Field trip set up for 5/19 at 1100 a.m.
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 PSCJ)
4.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding a package of court-ordered certioraris. [ON FILE] (5/5/97)
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)
Committee would like to review lease before taking any action
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6-8 NONE
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.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the commencement of legal proceedings against the listed persons to recover amounts due for hospital services rendered. (5/5/97)
12.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Requesting authorization to commence a summary legal proceeding against Maruia Blanchette to evict her from Elmwood Hall, Valhalla and obtain the value of the fair use and occupancy of the subject property for the period of time she has been occupying the residence without the consent or permission of Westchester County. (5/5/97) (Also referred to HMC)
13.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Joseph Mascetta v. Joseph Miranda, et al. (5/5/97)
14.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Authorizing the County to settle the lawsuit of Victorio Pierri and Carmela Pierri v. County of Westchester and Westchester County Medical Center. (5/5/97)
15.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Leonard Hunger and Lucy Hunger v. County of Westchester, et al. (5/5/97)
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)
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17-27 NONE
28. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act amending the County Pay Plan (various titles). (4/21/97)
29. NONE
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)
33-36 NONE
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 PSCJ)
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
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MARCH BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED MARCH 11, 1996: #11 - #52:
11-52 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. 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)
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80-94 NONE
95. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $1,868,000 - BRADHURST MODIFICATIONS.
(90 day item)
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
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111. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $6,500,000 - SLUDGE LONG TERM SOLUTION, YONKERS JOINT TREATMENT PLANT.
(90 day item)
IV. ITEMS RECOMMITTED: none
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)
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) |