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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET JUNE 9, 1997 AND APPROPRIATIONS AGENDA 3:00 P.M.
MINUTES: June 2, 1997
I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
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 legislation authorizing the purchase of property from 150 Grand Street, LLC. (6/2/97)
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. Suite tour taken on 5/19
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: Acceptance of a gift from the Hudson Valley Bank to be used by the County Clerk for promotional an advertising expenses for the Family History Day Celebration. (5/19/97)
5.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New York to accept a federal grant from the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program for fiscal year 1997. (6/2/97) (Also referred to CA)
6. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New York whereby the City will pay the County for engineering and administration work associated with the repair of three sections of the County’s sanitary sewers. (5/19/97) (Also referred to PW)
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7. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into IMA’s with local municipalities to participate in the County’s Community Service Program. (5/19/97)
8. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Proposed Local Law enabling employees of the County and Westchester Community College to participate in an Early Retirement Incentive Program. (5/19/97)
Public Hearings set for Monday, June 16th at 7:30 p.m.
9.* COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from John and Brenda Fareri of a temporary, one-story building at the Westchester County Medical Center to be used as a Development Center for the Children’s Hospital. (6/2/97)
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 EXECUTIVE: Proposed legislation authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the City of New York whereby the City will pay the County to perform construction repair work to three sections of the County’s sanitary sewers. (5/19/97)
12. HON. LOIS BRONZ, HON. PAUL NOTO, AND HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding a letter from the New York Vehicle Rental Association opposing the imposition of any taxes on auto rentals in Westchester County. (5/19/97)
13. HON. RICHARD WISHNIE: Forwarding proposed legislation to provide for a single school tax lien date. (5/19/97)
14. HON. PAUL NOTO: Forwarding a letter in opposition to auto rental taxes. (5/19/97)
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)
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17.* HON. ROBERT DARCY: Forwarding a letter urging the Board to defeat the proposal to purchase property from 150 Grand street, LLC. (6/2/97)
18.* HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Forwarding a resolution proposing a series of steps to be taken so that a decision can be made with respect to the future of the Courthouse. (6/2/97)
19.* HON. KATHERINE CARSKY: forwarding a copy of her letter to the Chairman regarding the Year 2000 issue. (6/2/97)
20.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Frank Valentine as Executor of the Estate of Maryann Valentine v. County of Westchester and the Westchester County Medical Center. (6/2/97)
21.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Wendy Blumenthal and Lawrence Blumenthal, as Administrators of the Estate of Nancy Blumenthal, Wendy Blumenthal, individually, and Lawrence Blumenthal, individually v. Harvey N. Lothringer, individually, et al. (6/2/97)
22.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Proposed Act requesting authorization to commence legal action against EMSA Limited Partnership, its agents and any other related and necessary parties for violation of obligations in relation to the current contract between EMSA Limited Partnership and the County of Westchester. (6/2/97)
23-27 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)
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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:
JUNE 1997 BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED JUNE 2, 1997: #1 - #13:
1.* (B0015) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in bonds - Interior Infrastructure Repairs - White Plains. (6/2/97)
2.* (B0016) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $140,000 in bonds - Roof Replacement, 85 Court Street. (6/2/97)
3.* (B0038) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $650,000 in bonds - Air Conditioning Equipment, Chloroflouro Carbons, DPS Location. (6/2/97)
4.* (BGS20) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $500,000 in bonds - Purchase of Computers. (6/2/97)
5.* (BGS25) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $775,000 in bonds - Image Management System. (6/2/97)
6.* (BGS26) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $2,013,000 in bonds - Work Force Automation. (6/2/97)
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7.* (RCP7c) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,025,000 in bonds - Croton Point Redevelopment - Camping. (6/2/97)
8.* (RCP7d) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $575,000 in bonds - Croton Point - Site Improvements. (6/2/97)
9.* (RRR01) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $570,000 in bonds - Ridge Road Picnic Area. (6/2/97)
10.* (RTB04) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds - Tibbetts Brook Park Worksite. (6/2/97)
11.* (BH088) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $920,000 in bonds - Interior Modernization. (6/2/97)
12.* (BH089) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 in bonds - Major Medical Equipment. (6/2/97)
13.* (SY005) Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 in bonds - Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant - Potassium Permanganate Bulk Storage Facility. (6/2/97)
MARCH BOND PACKAGE: REFERRED MARCH 11, 1996: #11 - #52:
14-52 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
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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)
96. PROPOSED BOND ACT - $500,000 - FUTURE MODERNIZATION AND AMBULATORY CARE DEVELOPMENT, WCMC.
(90 day item)
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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)
IV. ITEMS RECOMMITTED: NONE
V. MIS FILE
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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) |