MINUTES
OTHERS: Budget Dept.:; C.E.’s Office: Bill Randolph; Budget: Kate Carrano, Leslie Bennett, Robert Kopenhaver, Meredith Waltman; Law Dept.: Alan Scheinkman; IT: Norm Jacknis; Personnel: Paula Redd-Zeman, Wendy Price; CBAC: George Hosey; BOL: Tara Bernard, Sally Schecter, Robert Boland, Chris Chang, Tina Seckerson
Chairman Wishnie called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA ITEMS:
A3.* Certiorari Refunds: Forwarding a package of court-ordered certiorari refunds. (11/27/00)
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
A6. Pay Plan Amendment: An Act to reorganize the Personnel Office to the
Department of Human Resources and to delete a number of obsolete titles and the reallocation and creation of several titles pursuant to organizational studies conducted by the Personnel Office in conjunction with departmental requests. (10/2/00)
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 7-0. (Note that this item has been replaced with another Pay Plan Amendment – Item A19)
A13. Tax Rates: Forwarding the 2000-2001 Tax Rates and the Equalization Rates and Residential Assessment Ratios prepared by the Westchester County Tax Commission. (11/13/00)
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On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
A23.* Gift Acceptance: An Act authorizing the County to accept the donation of a dog, for use in conjunction with Department of Public Safety. (11/27/00)
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
MINUTES: On motion of Legislator Carsky, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve the Minutes of November 20, 2000 and November 30, 2000 was carried by a vote of 7-0.
42.* COUNTY ATTORNEY: Compromise of Medicaid Claim: Authorizing the County Attorney to compromise the Medicaid Claim of Westchester County in the John N. Turner Estate. (11/27/00)
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0 with Legislator Carsky signing “Without Prejudice”.
4.* Duty Disability Retirement Benefits: Proposed Act electing to provide duty disability retirement benefits for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, undersheriffs and correction officers pursuant to the duty disability retirement provisions of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law. (11/27/00)
· This legislation would allow Westchester County the ability to provide its sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs and correction officers who are disabled by a line of duty injury or specified illnesses, with a retirement benefit of 75% of their final average salary.
· There are 800 Correction Officers and 40-50 Superior Officers.
· The $800,000 buy-in option can be paid over ten years. Most other counties have opted in. A list will be provided.
· This will help OT costs to decrease.
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On motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0 with Legislators LaMotte and Carsky signing “Without Prejudice”.
20.* E911 Surcharge Funds: Proposed Act authorizing the expenditure of E911 surcharge funds. (11/27/00)
· Until 2000, previous practice has been not to seek authorization for E911 expenditures from the Board, although the total amount to be expended was noted in the Budget.
· The County Attorney opined that authorization from the Board is required for the expenditure of E911 funds.
· This is a request for the expenditure of the E911 surcharge funds for the year 2001.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0 with Legislator Swanson signing “Without Prejudice”.
17.* Budget Transfer Resolution: Proposed Resolution transferring funds within various departments’ 2000 Operating Budgets in the total amount of $785,400. (11/27/00)
· IT: for the purchase of network and related desktop equipment so the department can meet the demands of the new Cablevision data network contract.
· Probation: to purchase vehicles for the new Day Reporting Program.
· Public Administrator & Solid Waste Commission: so county can close books in accordance with the year-end audit.
· DPW: to cover the increase in electricity and gasoline costs experienced during the year.
· Committee requested a revised schedule of contractual services for all items.
On motion of Legislator Carsky, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
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18.* Budget Amendment: Proposed Act amending the 2000 County Budget – various departments. (11/27/00)
· Consumer Protection: to cover deficits in specific accounts as part of the year-end close
· Labs & Research: to cover services by DPW for the increase in electrical and steam charges
· Probation: to cover deficits in Annual Regular & OT accounts
· DOT: to cover the increase in the cost of diesel fuel
· DPW: to cover increase in costs of electrical usage
· Misc. Budget: to cover the charge for the early retirement incentive
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
21.* IMA with the Village of Buchanan: Authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Village of Buchanan whereby the County would provide funds to the Village for the purchase of tables, chairs and kitchen appliances for use in a kitchen, pantry and lounge area for Senior citizens that the Village is constructing as part of an expanded community center. (11/30/00 via Chairman Latimer)
· The County will provide $15,000 to help offset the cost of tables, chairs and kitchen appliances.
· The term of the IMA will be one year.
On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 6-0 with Legislator LaMotte out for the vote and Legislators Young and Carsky signing “without Prejudice”.
22.* IMA with the Town of Cortlandt: authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Town of Cortlandt whereby the County would provide funds to the Town for an independent analysis of the impact on the Town and its residents of the operation of the County’s Sprout Brook Ash Pit. (11/30/00 via Chairman Latimer)
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· The County will pay the town $15,000 which the town will use to hire an independent consultant who will analyze for quality assurance and verification purposes the County’s air, soil, and water monitoring at the Sprout Brook Ash Pit.
· Term of the IMA will be one year.
On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
A24.* Mortgage Tax Receipts: An Act authorizing the Finance Commissioner to pay Mortgage Tax Receipts to Cities, Towns and Villages. (12/01/00)
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
19.* Pay Plan Amendment: Revised Pay Plan Amendment – Department of Human Resources. (11/27/00)
This item was reformatted to include back-up data.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Legislators Carsky and LaMotte being recorded in the negative and Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.