MINUTES

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

MAY 12, 1997 3:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Co-Chairs Swanson & Wishnie,

Legs: LaMotte, Darcy, Delfino, Abinanti

ALSO PRESENT: Ms. D’Ambrosio, Ms. Alesio, Ms.

Monahan, Ms. Schneider, Mr. Hosey,

Boland, Mrs. Keating, Mr. Phelan,

Ms. Wallace, Mr. Giambruno. Leg.

Stewart-Cousins, Leg. Carsky,

Ms. D’Ceaser-Dir. Risk Management

WCMC

ITEMS DISCUSSED:

Co-Chair Wishnie called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. On motion of Leg. Darcy, seconded by Co-Chair Swanson, the minutes of May 5 and 8 were received and filed 6-0. Leg. Abinanti was out for the vote.

Item 11 involving litigation on certain outstanding accounts at the Medical Center was discussed. Leg. Darcy asked Ms. D’Amborsio how much is collected on this type of litigation for future reference. She stated that she would get back to the committee.

On motion of Leg. Darcy, seconded by Leg. Young, Item 11 was signed out of committee 6-0. Leg. Abinanti was out for the vote.

Item 12 involving an eviction at Elmwood Hall was the next item for discussion. Leg. Stewart-Cousins stated that the person involved has contacted several legislators and that the person is in the middle of a discrimination case due to the loss of her job, which she is in the process of fighting.

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Leg. Darcy asked when she was told to vacate. Ms. D’Ambrosio stated that she was given notice in January of 1996 and told to vacate in February of 1996. She has not paid her rent since that time. Co-Chair Wishnie asked if she is represented by Counsel and Leg. Stewart-Cousins stated yes. Leg. Stewart-Cousins asked that no action be taken at this time and that we go into Exeuctive Session. Ms. D’Ambrosio stated that she is not able to discuss this case in Executive Session at this time but would be available in the near future.

Ms. D’Ambrosio stated that the County does not feel that there is any merit to her claim. It was agreed that this matter will be taken up next Monday in Executive Session at 1:30 P.M.

Item 14 regarding the Pierri Family vs. County of Westchester was discussed. Ms. D’Ambrosio explained the facts and that Mr. Pieri had an allergic reaction to medication which precipitated his amputations. Mr. Boland asked for the physician’s name and Ms. D’Ambriosio did not know. This matter will also be held for Executive Session later in today’s meeting.

Item 15 regarding the Hunger Family vs. County of Westchester was explained by Ms. D’Ambrosio and what treatment was used for this case.

On motion of Co-Chair Swanson, seconded by Leg. LaMotte, the item was signed-out 5-0. Legs. Young and Abinanti were out for the vote.

On motion of Leg. Darcy, the committee moved to go into Executive Session 5-0. Legs. Young and Abinanti were out for the vote.

On motion of Leg. Darcy, seconded by Leg. LaMotte, the Committe came out of Executive Session and resumed the regular order of business.

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On motion of Leg. Darcy, seconded by Leg. LaMotte, Item 14 regarding the Pierri Litigation was signed out 5-0 as amended. Leg. Young and Abinanti were out for the vote.

Item 13 regarding a lawsuit at the Dept. of Corrections was explained by Ms. D’Ambrosio. She also explained that if the County does not settle this item by May 21, 1997, the Judge will move forward. Ms. D’Ambrosio recommends this settlement.

Leg. Abinanti asked what the compensatory damages are in this case and she stated $500,000 and punitive damages amounting to $270,000. But if we accept this settlement we will pay compensatory damages of $350,000 plus $64,000 in legal fees and no punitive damages.

On motion of Co-Chair Wishnie, seconded by Leg. Darcy, the Committee moved into Executive Session.

On motion of Leg. Abinanti, seconded by Leg. Darcy, the Committee moved out of Executive Session.

It was agreed that Ms. D’Ambrosio will come to the Budget Committee on Monday, May 19, at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing two lawsuits Items 12 and 13 on the Committee agenda.

Co-Chair Swanson asked if we recieved the answers to the Wightman Mansion which is Item 5 on the agenda and Mr. Boland stated we had received copies of the lease. The Committee has further questions on this matter.

Mr. Giambruno was in for Item 28 - Pay Plan Amendments. He He explained the titles that wereto be deleted and the titles that are to be reallocated.

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Mr. Giambruno then explained each of the additions to the Pay Plan Amendments to the Committee.

On motion of Leg. Abinanti, seconded by Leg. Darcy, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.