MINUTES
OTHERS: Budget Dept.: Kate Carrano, Arthur Vietro; CBAC/LWVW: Barbara Strauss; C.E.’s Office: Bill Randolph, Jovy Celaj (Intern); DPW: Commissioner Landi; Planning: Fran McLaughlin; PRC: Joe Stout; Finance: Peter Pucillo; BOL: Chris Chang, Sally Schecter, Robert J. Boland, Tina Seckerson
Chairman Wishnie called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
DISCUSSION:
MINUTES:
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve the Minutes of March 18, 2002 was carried by a vote of 7-0.
A16: Salary and benefit protection for employees called to active duty: Proposed Act amending Act 224-2001 to extend its effective date for an additional six months in order to continue to provide for certain salary and benefits protection for County officials and employees who are called to Active Duty. (3/11/02)
· Act 224-2001 was approve by the Board on October 15, 2001.
· This legislation is to expire, but County officials and employees are still being called to active duty.
· Currently only 3 employees are eligible for this benefit.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
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BONDS:
C38: B0011: Replacement Gas Mains, Valhalla Campus - $1,200,000 (3/11/02)
· This item was previously discussed in detail.
· Required to finance design and construction in connection with the new gas main connection from the Central Heating Plant regulator to an existing Department of Corrections gas main adjacent to Post Number 1.
· The gas main will permit gas to be supplied from lines south of the Grasslands Reservation and will replace the existing supply lines coming into the Campus from Bradhurst Avenue.
· The proposed route of the gas line is in open fields and does not interfere with any existing trees or utilities.
· Project will go out to bid.
· Current company is Con Ed Solutions
On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
C41: BSS07: 85 Court Street Renovation - $1,350,000 (3/11/02)
· Required to finance replacement of miscellaneous Group II furniture, such as reception, lounge, conference room, and managerial office furniture, as well as for design and construction costs for the replacement of all windows in the County building located at 85 Court Street.
· Design costs for a 3,000 square foot build-out of the building’s first floor are also included.
· Building is 32 years old.
· Committee requested clarification of what is being paid for. The breakdown of the $1,350,000 is as follows:
Ø Design of new extension: $250,000
Ø Windows: $850,000
· Committee asked for clarification of a previous project for windows. It was explained that the previous project (14A) is for the White Plains complex, $100,000 for minor work such as waterproofing, caulking, etc. – not necessarily major window replacement.
· This is a multi-year project where they will ask for $100,000 each year for the next 5 years
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· There was a question from the Committee regarding bonding for furniture. Mrs. Carrano stated that furniture that goes in with a renovation is bondable.
· Committee asked if some of the money can be refunded from the state for DSS renovations. It was explained that NYS has put an arbitrary administrative cap on what they will reimburse for DSS. We have exceeded that cap, but they look at it every year and will continue to do so.
On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
C62: P0004: Bronx River Parkway Repaving Program, Greenburgh/Valhalla - $500,000 (3/11/02)
· To finance design improvements to the Bronx River Parkway that include: resurfacing of the asphalt roadway, associated site work, drainage work, and safety improvements including installation of a centerline guiderail from Cemetery/Old Tarrytown Road.
· This is a multi-year project
On motion of Legislator Bronz, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
C63: RB082: Walker Road, Valhalla Campus - $1,050,000 (3/11/02)
· Required to finance completion of the partially built road to replace the former Hammond House Road at the Valhalla Campus at Grasslands. The new road will extend Walker Road from the parking lot at the rear of the DOT Satellite Bus Facility north to Dana Road. Improvements include construction of a two-lane-26-foot wide asphalt concrete road and associated drainage, curbing and lighting.
· Have easement from NYC
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
C64: RB2HH: Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook, Somers - $850,000 (3/11/02)
Required to finance design and renovation of an existing three cell corrugated steel arch pipe structure on Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook in Somers.
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· Repairs will include: a new wearing surface, removing and disposing of channel obstructions, silt and debris inside the cells, cleaning of the interior surfaces of each cell, and lining the culvert bottom with concrete.
· According to the State – bridges over 20 feet are the responsibility of the county
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
C61: RGC16: Maple Moor Golf Course Irrigation - $350,000 (3/11/02)
· Required to finance construction required to connect the existing irrigation system at Maple Moor Golf Course to the City of White Plains water supply.
· Significant change to protect the environment
· Have a permit from White Plains.
· Will follow drought restrictions.
· Project will probably happen over the summer. Parts of the course will close down temporarily for a short period of time.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.