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CA MEMBERS: Carsky, Latimer, Bronz, Oros
OTHERS: C.E.’s Office: Bill Randolph; Budget Dept.: Kate Carrano, Arthur Vietro, Diane Nolan; PRC: Commissioner Motley, Joe Stout, Joe Montalto, Neil Squillante, Lorraine Velez, David DeLucia; DEF: Commissioner Landi; BOL: Sally Schecter, Robert Boland, Christopher Chang, Tina Seckerson
Chairman Wishnie called the Budget Committee meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
MINUTES:
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve the Minutes of February 26, 2001 was carried by a vote of 9-0.
DISCUSSION:
SEWER DISTRICT MODIFICATIONS:
A2: Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District Modification: Proposed Legislation
authorizing the modification of the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District. (2/26/01)
(Also referred to PW)
· Legislation requesting the removal of 33 parcels of property that are not currently connected to the County sewer system.
· The changes require no engineering modifications to the district facilities and there is no impact on the County facilities.
· Financial impact of change was included in the packet.
· Committee on Public Works discussed this item at its last meeting and will be meeting at noon to sign it out.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
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B13: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Ossining Sanitary Sewer District: Forwarding
a petition from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to remove specified residents from the Ossining Sanitary Sewer District. (2/26/01) (Also referred to PW)
· The Committee on Public Works discussed this item at its last meeting and voted to send it to the Administration for review and follow-up for the next step in the process. Budget Committee was in agreement.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Noto, the motion to refer this item to the Administration was carried by a vote of 9-0.
C) BOND ACTS: (NOTE: All Proposed Bond Acts have been reviewed by subcommittees)
1. SY013: Authorizing the issuance of $1,300,000 in bonds – Storage Building – Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant. (1/3/00)
· Required to finance the cost of deign and construction management for a 20,000 square foot storage building at the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant.
· Construction management funds will not be expended if the Board does not authorize construction funding.
· The project complies with recommendations set forth in the Black & Veatch report.
· Will help to clean up the site and allow the opening of the emergency access road
· The Commissioner stated that the project for closing the doors will be completed in 2002 – 2 additional hoppers will be built. Construction for that project will hopefully start at the end of this year. There was concern expressed about completing this project before the doors are closed. Community deserves to see some improvement and cooperation on the part of the County (i.e. clean-up, opening of access road, etc.) Important for the community to know the good things that are going to be done, progress that has been made and that the doors will be closed. A community meeting needs to be held to share this information.
· It was requested that the community meeting be held before this project be approved. Commissioner Landi reminded the Committee that this is for design and construction management only.
· Committee did not act on this item at this time.
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35.* SBV75: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $500,000 in Serial Bonds for Bronx Valley SSD Pump Station Rehabilitation. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance design and construction management of the rehabilitation/replacement of the Grassy Sprain Pump Station.
· The station is 30 year old and most of its equipment has reached the end of its useful life.
· This project is the result of a comprehensive review of all 40 sewage pump stations operated by DEF.
· The project is designed to cover the normal necessary replacement and rehabilitation, and improve efficiency of the sewage pump stations be reducing energy and manpower costs.
· Part of the routine rehabilitation program of the pump stations.
· Increase in estimated ultimate cost was due to the moving up of the Grassy Sprain Pump Station Rehab from SW075 into this project. Increase in cost of this particular pump station project is due to finalization of the estimate once the consultant examined the project.
On motion of Legislator Carsky, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
36.* SPC01: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $700,000 in Serial Bonds for Port Chester WWTP Performance Maintenance. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design and construction management of Phase II of the Port Chester Waste Water Treatment Plant performance maintenance project, including the rehabilitation, upgrade or replacement of major equipment components and systems, including the primary scum pumps, effluent pumps, secondary sludge pumps, RBC air blowers, replacement of phone/intercom system, replacement of odor control system in the Sludge Processing Building, various lighting, HVAC and safety equipment rehabilitation projects.
· The existing equipment components and systems are reaching the end of their useful life or due to technological changes are more appropriately upgraded.
· It is not unusual in a performance maintenance project for additional items to be identified during the consultant selection phase.
· Often additional items continue to be added as work begins and systems and equipment are dismantled for rehabilitation or replacement.
· The Black & Veatch study was a thorough but general look at plant operations and facilities. Obvious problem areas were identified. Their study was not geared to the level of detail an engineering design would accomplish.
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On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
37.* RD004: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $500,000 in Serial Bonds for Sprout Brook Cell Closure. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design and construction management for the closure of Cell 3B at the Sprout Brook Landfill site serving Refuse Disposal District No. 1
· State regulations require that the ability to closeout a landfill site be in place while the site is still being used.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
38.* RD003: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $8,500,000 in Serial Bonds for Sprout Brook Ash Disposal. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the construction and implementation of Phase IV (Cell 4) at the Sprout Brook facility for the disposal of clean ash.
· This project will include opening the fourth of four phases.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
39.* SOS01: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $3,000,000 in Serial Bonds for Ossining WWTP Performance Maintenance/Phase I. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance Phase I construction and construction management at the Ossining Waste Water Treatment Plant for, but not limited to, enhancements to the existing settling tank, modification of the aeration step feed, ash container remover, ash room air cleaner, and exterior heavy duty doors.
· The project will include the replacement of plant components, equipment and systems, which will soon be reaching the end of their useful life.
On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
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40.* SOS01: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $700,000 in Serial Bonds for Ossining WWTP Performance Maintenance/Phase II. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance Phase II design and construction management at the Ossining Waste Water Treatment Plant for plant components, systems and equipment not originally identified in Phase I.
· The project will include the replacement of plant components, equipment and systems, which will soon be reaching the end of their useful life.
On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
41.* SOS03: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $6,500,000 in Serial Bonds for Ossining WWTP Additional Clarifier Tank. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance construction and construction management for the installation of an additional clarifier at the Ossining Waste Water Treatment Plant.
· Periodically, the flows at the plant have exceeded effluent limits.
· The project will include the addition of a fourth clarifier, which has been identified as being necessary to eliminate this problem, as addressed in the Black & Veatch study.
On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
42.* SPS03: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $325,000 in Serial Bonds for North Yonkers Pump Station Maintenance Building. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance design and construction management for the construction of a maintenance storage building, fencing, paving, landscaping and a portion of the demolition of the former Naval Militia Building at the North Yonkers Pump Station.
On motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
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43.* SY006: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $700,000 in Serial Bonds for Yonkers Joint WWTP Automatic Skimming System. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance construction for skimmer installation in all 20 bays of the primary tanks at the Yonkers Joint Waste Water Treatment Plant.
· Project will include the installation of an automatic skimming system for the primary and secondary settling tanks, along with secondary baffles.
On motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
44.* SPK02: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $210,000 in Serial Bonds for Peekskill WWTP Entrance Road. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the replacement of the entrance road at the Peekskill Waste Water Treatment Plant.
· This is necessary as the existing road condition makes continued repair impractical.
· Design to be done in-house.
· Project will include funding for a new road surface, as well as ancillary costs associated with the replacement.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
45.* SW004: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $400,000 in Serial Bonds for Sewer Districts Facility Plans. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance capacity studies of the Blind Brook, Mamaroneck, Ossining and New Rochelle Waste Water Treatment Plants.
· Will be done in-house
· Strictly a planning function, no engineering is involved.
· Committee expressed concern with regard to the cost.
· Committee did not take action at this time.
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3.* RCC04: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $200,000 in Serial Bonds for County Center Floor Replacement. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design of the replacement or refinishing of 13,500 square feet of wood floors in the main auditorium, 2,800 square feet of wood floors in the Little Theater, the replacement of 15,000 square feet of carpeting in the hallways, atriums and conference rooms, and the installation of a computerized scoreboard and message center.
· Original floor – has never been replaced – life expectancy is 70 years
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
4.* RCC07: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $160,000 in Serial Bonds for County Center Exterior Rehabilitation. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design of the exterior façade rehabilitation of the County Center.
· The finish coat of the stucco is exhibiting deterioration, cracking and leaking.
· The project will include evaluation of the extent to which the rehabilitation is needed and the methodology required for remedy.
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
5.* RGIP2: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $500,000 in Serial Bonds for Park Wide Comfort Station Rehabilitation. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design and construction of comfort stations at various County parks and related site work.
· This is a scheduled rehab project
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
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6.* RGIP4: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $100,000 in Serial Bonds for Master Plan Parks, Recreation & Conservation. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance an archeological study of the County park system.
· This project will include identification of archeological sensitive sites as they relate to the park system and future undertakings.
· Committee requested a hard copy of the Master Plan
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0 with Legislators Carsky, Young, Noto and Swanson signing “Without Prejudice”.
7.* RGC10: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $200,000 in Serial Bonds for Golf Course Tee & Green Rehabilitation. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design of tees and greens at the Dunwoodie Golf Course.
· The project will include design work relating to all 1`8 tees and 3 greens of the golf course.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
8.* RMUS5: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $265,000 in Serial Bonds for Muscoot Farm Roofs. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the design and construction of the Main/Dairy barn roof at Muscoot Farm.
· The roof is in a deteriorated condition and poses a safety threat to both park patrons, as well as staff due to loose and fallen shingles.
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
9. RWW02: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $100,000 in Serial Bonds for Wilson Woods Pool Modernization. (2/26/01)
· Committee did not act on this item at this time and requested a presentation on this matter.
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10.* RP039: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $570,000 in Serial Bonds for Playland Roof Replacements. (2/26/01)
· Required to finance the repair and replacement in kind of various roofs throughout Playland Park.
· The current request will fund the finalization of the design (currently underway) and the construction of improvements to the boathouse roofs and related construction, including the replacement of the colonnade that connects them.
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0.
11.* RYON1: Proposed Bond Act authorizing $1,010,000 in Serial Bonds for Yonkers Waterfront Plan. (2/26/01)
· Committee did not act on this item at this time and requested a presentation on this matter.
D) RECOMMITTED ITEMS:
2.* BOND ACT: Playland Rides: Authorizing the issuance of $480,000 in bonds to finance the cost of recreational area improvements at Playland Amusement Park. (2/26/01)
· Committee has discussed this matter in detail previously.
· This is required to finance the cost of the continuation of rehabilitative work on the Old Mill.
· They hope to re-open the ride this year.
· Maintenance time will be saved by making these repairs.
· This is a very popular ride amongst young people and seniors.
· Mr. Latimer, who represents the district where Playland is, stated that this ride has suffered from neglect over a long period of time.
On motion of Legislator Latimer, seconded by Legislator Wishnie, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 9-0 with Legislator Carsky signing “Without Prejudice”.
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A&C CALENDAR:
A&C Calendar was distributed to the Committee.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Community Affairs Chair Carsky called her meeting to order at 11:55 a.m.
Due to the time, the DSS update will be rescheduled for next Monday, (3/19/01) at 10:00 a.m.
The Community Affairs Committee reviewed a resolution with regard to cell towers.
On motion of Legislator Latimer, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the motion to approve the resolution was carried by a vote of 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items for discussion for the Budget Committee, on motion of Legislator Young, seconded by Legislator Noto, the Budget meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
There being no further items for discussion for the Community Affairs, on motion of Legislator Latimer, seconded by Legislator Carsky, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m.