COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

MINUTES

MARCH 22, 1999

ATTENDANCE:

Chairman Wishnie called the meeting to order at 3:20 p.m.

DISCUSSION: (There is a cassette tape on file for more detailed information)

On motion of Legislator Carsky, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve the Minutes of March 8, 1999 was carried by a vote of 8-0.

17. MTA Easement: Proposed Act authorizing the County to grant a perpetual easement to the MTA to maintain and repair various underground utilities. (3/8/99)

• Approval of this act would grant a perpetual easement to the MTA to maintain and repair various underground railroad utilities, including railroad communications, signal and power lines which are located on or about the County-owned parking lot off of East First Street in Mt. Vernon adjacent to the Mt. Vernon Railroad Station.

On motion of Legislator Young, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 8-0.

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2. Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – design funds for two bridge rehabilitation projects. (3/8/99)

• This bond act is to finance design fund for two bridge rehabilitation projects.
• The first project is a rehabilitation of the bridge at Albany Post Road over Annsville Creek, Cortlandt. The existing concrete deck structure will be replaced.
• The second project is a rehabilitation of the Broad Street Viaduct, Yonkers. Work to be accomplished includes repairs and waterproofing of the arch face and repairs to stem walls and drainage systems.
• Mr. Boland stated that it has never been the County’s practice to bond any projects under $100,000. Each of these projects separately is under $100,000.
• Ms. Tooher stated that this request for bonding is for design only. The total cost of the projects will be over $1 million. Mr. Butler estimated the total cost of the projects to be $1.5 million.

On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)

7. Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $430,000 in bonds – Parking Lots and Control Devices, Labs and Research. (3/8/99)

• This is required to finance the design and construction of the expansion to the east parking lot of the Department of Labs and Research facility on the Valhalla Campus to provide between 78 and 82 permanent parking spaces.
• The new spaces will be created to compensate for a similar number of spaces lost due to building expansion.
• Because the existing lot is higher in elevation than the buildings, an ADA handicap sidewalk ramp will be constructed to allow for the grade change.
• Also included will be the addition o a second entrance at the north end of the parking lot to provide ingress and egress onto Dana Road.
• The temporary gravel lot currently in use will be restored to green space.

• In addition to the bonding, the project will be funded by $20,000 in cash.

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On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)

7. Proposed Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $150,000 in bonds – Playland Parkway over Blind Brook, Rye. (2/22/99)

• Required to finance the cost of design for the rehabilitation of the Playland Parkway bridge over Blind Brook in the City of Rye.
• This project entails the replacement of the bridge superstructure. The abutments, incorporating stone trim, will be saved and repaired/repointed as necessary. The railing on the new superstructure will be both higher, to meet State specifications, and more open, permitting views from the roadway of the stream and adjacent wetlands.
• The intent of DPW is to do this work in-house.

On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)

The Committee reviewed the March 25, 1999 A&C Calendar.

The following items, II, 16, 19, & 53 were on motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Carsky, Received and Filed by a vote of 7-0. (Legislator Young out for vote)

16. HON. PAUL FEINER: Remittance of funds to Municipalities: forwarding a copy of his letter to the County executive requesting that the County remit funds to municipalities through electronic wire transfers. (2/22/99)

17. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Certiorari Refunds: Forwarding a package of Court-Ordered certiorari refunds. (3/8/99)

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53. HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Tax Break For Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Personnel: Forwarding a letter from the Chairman of the Board of the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps regarding the proposed 10% break for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel for Rockland and Putnam Counties. (9/22/98)

There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.