MINUTES

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

APRIL 21, 1997 AT 2:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Chair Bronz, Legs: Spreckman

and Stewart-Cousins

ALSO PRESENT: Co-Chairs Swanson & Wishnie,

Legs: LaMotte, Delfino, and

Darcy

ALSO PRESENT: Comm. Oliva, Mr. Herbek, Mr.

Blau, Mr. Boland, Mrs. Keating,

Ms. Slaatten, Mr. DeSantis, Ms.

Babcock, Leg. Latimer, Leg.

Carsky, Leg, Mosiello.

ITEMS DISCUSSED:

Chair Bronz informed both committees that the questions that were asked at the last meeting regarding CDBG had been answered and she passed around letters in case those present had not seen the responses.

Leg. Carsky asked how much was devoted to public assistance or affordable housing. Chair Bronz stated that she asked that question but did not have the response in writing.

Mr. Boland stated that there were no totals and both committees agreed to sign out the legislation with the understanding that if we did not receive that information by the next Board meeting, Co-Chair Swanson would recommit this act back to committee.

On motion of Leg. Spreckman, seconded by Leg. Stewart-Cousins, the Community Affairs Committee signed out CDBG 3-0..

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On motion of Leg. Delfino, seconded by Leg. LaMotte, the Budget Committee signed out CDBG 5-0.

On motion of Leg. Delfino, seconded by Co-Chair Wishnie, the Budget Committee adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

On motion of Leg. Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Leg. Spreckman, the Community Affairs Committee went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing future litigation with the County Attorney and Commr. DeSantis.

On motion of Leg. Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Leg. Spreckman, the Committee came out of Executive Session and resumed the regular order of business.

Chair Bronz informed the Committee that we have a new Committee Report to sign out on Rory O’Moore Park. The Mayor sent a new plan to the County with a new design and the entry road is also different and they are only asking for 3.82 acres rather than the original 4.5 acres.

Chair Bronz went on to say that we now have a correct meets and bounds.

Leg. Mosiello asked if we could tighten up the language so it specifies that there will be no future use.

Mr. Neale spoke and again clarified the resident’s position on parkland. He also stated that there must be assurances of suitability and he also brought up the Police Station parcel.

Chair Bronz informed Mr. Neale that she made note of his comments and stated that she wanted to see Judge Sand’s January 7th order and Mr. Neale provided her with a copy.

On motion of Leg. Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Leg. Spreckman, the Committee signed out the Committee report 3-0.

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On motion of Leg. Spreckman, seconded by Leg. Stewart-Cousins, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.