Andy Albanese

The meeting was called to order by Chair Stewart-Cousins at 2:15 PM

The first item was the minutes for May 31, 1996. Legislator Bronz motion to accept second by Leg. Stewart-Cousins.

The next item for discussion was the upcoming visit with the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee to visit the jail. This meeting is still in the process of being organized.

The next item for discussion was item 2. On May 31st, 1996 at 9:00 AM a meeting will be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Yonkers) to discuss the treatment of rape victims. This will be a discussion between St. John’s Hospital as well as St. Joseph’s Hospital to get opinions and ideas.

The next item for discussion was item 3. Although there was a meeting on this issue in the past it was somewhat inconclusive and further discussions are needed. Legislator Stewart-Cousins will continue to pursue this issue and report back to the committee.

The next item for discussion was item number 4. Legislator La Motte requested that we ask Jamie Hastings to review the issue of parking rates at the Medical center in order to get a definitive answer. Leg. Stewart-Cousins also noted that we should ask whether there are different package rates, what are they offering and what the future holds for the people in need of parking at Westchester County Medical Center.

The next item for discussion was item number 5. Leg. Stewart-Cousins attended the Lyme event and had a discussion with Mona Markus. Leg. Stewart-Cousins suggested that Ms. Markus attend next week’s committee and give a presentation. Since this item was also referred to the Environment Committee a joint-meeting is being considered.

The next item for discussion was item number 6. A synopsis was recently received and it will be reviewed at next week’s meeting. Leg. La Motte suggested that we find out more about the funds being reflected in the contract.

The next item for discussion was item number 9. Both Leg. La Motte and Leg. Stewart-Cousins were informed that there was no change in policy. A letter will be sent regarding this issue.

The final item was item number 10 (governance). This item is being addressed by the Legislation Committee.

Leg. Stewart-Cousins plans to arrange a tour of the medical center with an emphasis on the children’s hospital for June 11th. Leg. Albanese questioned the issue of the children’s hospital and Leg. La Motte and Leg. Stewart-Cousins reiterated the discussed by Comm. Stolzenberg as well as the upcoming tour. Leg. La Motte proposed sending a letter to Comm. Stolzenberg and Comm. Olive to have comprehensive review of the space needs (what is available as of June 1996, what may become vacant in the next year and some estimates on renovation of existing buildings).

Lastly, Leg. Stewart-Cousins shared with the Committee a certificate which the Health and Medical Committee received for attending a Health Fair.

Motion to adjourn by Leg. La Motte, second by Leg. Stewart-Cousins. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.