PRESENT: Chair: Kaplowitz. Members: LaMotte, Latimer, Maisano, and Pinto. Staff: Hoch, Dodds, Vita.

ALSO PRESENT: Eric Langeloh, Acting Commissioner of Transportation, Robert Bracchitta, Westchester County Airport; Joyce Lannert, Commissioner of Planning; Bill Randolph, County Executive Liaison; Diane Kearney, Budget Department; Irene Saltzburg, Ann Cohn; Gudren LeLash; Maureen Morgan; Carol Coggeshall, O. Sandler; Marvin Church; Benjamin Marker; Fedora DeLucia; Curt Lavalla; Cheryl Murray; David Ferguson; George Hosey; Marian Rose. Lionel Ruberg; Frank Eadie; Karen Shultz; Mike Lynch; Tom Anderson; Karen Argenti.

Mr. Kaplowitz called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

The minutes of June 16^th were approved on the motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Pinto. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried 3-0(Maisano and Latimer out for the vote).

He asked Mr. Langeloh to explain the Bond Act (Item II-6/1/98) to the membership.

Mr. Langeloh said this Bond Act has been amended in the 1998 Budget and provides additional funding for Phase II construction of improvements to develop the light general aviation infrastructure at the Westchester County Airport. The amount: $2.46 million covers all additional costs, such as storm water drainage and changes in road design. Construction is estimated to start late fall of 1998.

*For additional information, a tape is on file.

Mr. Kaplowitz noted that this legislation must also be signed by the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

Gina, from the Planning Department, said this legislation was the subject of an Environmental Impact Statement and explained the various changes that will take place after construction is complete. Mr. Kaplowitz confirmed the SEQRA-Type I was complete and no further environmental review was required.

Without objection, Mr. Kaplowitz entertained a motion to move the Bond Act. On the motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the Bond Act (Item II) was approved by a vote of 5-0.

Mrs. LaMotte commended Legislator Carsky on her work with this item that she began while Chair of this committee last session. She secured the County’s support for mitigation and was able to reach an approved plan.

Due to the numerous subject maters to discuss today, Mr. Kaplowitz said Commissioner DeSantis will discuss the Bronx River Parkway Parking in North White Plains, next Tuesday, July 7^th, at 3:00 p.m.

In two weeks, Tuesday, July 14^th, the Committee will discuss the GE Hanger. Mr. Kaplowitz was in receipt of a copy of the notice of appeal and will distribute a copy to all Board members. He said the County Attorney will then discuss what is the most appropriate option this committee can take to resolve this issue.

On Monday, July 27^th, there will be a joint meeting with the Committee on Public Works to discuss a number of topics relating to Metro-North.

Commissioner Lannert explained the Croton Watershed Plan as outlined, and handed out an abbreviated version for each committee member to follow during the discussion.

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. on the motion of Legislator Maisano, seconded by Legislator Pinto.