The meeting commenced at 1:55 PM

The First item for discussion was the minutes of February 25, 1997. Leg. La Motte suggested a follow-up letter on the fire-escape issue. Leg. La Motte moved to approve, seconded by Leg. Swanson. All in favor [3-0].

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item #2, a citizens communication, requesting assistance in obtaining a pool permit. Leg. Swanson moved to receive and file, seconded by Leg. La Motte. All in favor [3-0].

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 7, the 1995 Audit of POMCO’s Health Benefit Claims Administration Program. Leg. Swanson moved to receive and file, seconded by Leg. La Motte. All in favor [3-0].

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 10, a request that the Department of Health give serious consideration to relocating its officers to Yonkers. Leg. Swanson moved to receive and file, seconded by Leg. La Motte. All in favor [3-0].

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 11, a resolution from the City of Yonkers requesting that the County consider relocating the Health Department’s Administrative offices to a location within the City of Yonkers. Leg. Swanson moved to receive and file, seconded by Leg. La Motte. All in favor [3-0].

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 8, a letter from the Westchester Coalition regarding the relationship between the Westchester County Department of Health and County providers of pre-school services to children with disabilities. Leg. La Motte gave a brief discussion of what she learned at NYSAC. Leg. Stewart-Cousins suggested a Joint meeting with Legislation Committee. The Committee will invite Sue Kelly and Nita Lowey’s office.

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 9, a letter from a member of the New York Medical College staff regarding parking problems at WCMC, and agenda item 13, letter sent to her by a medical center resident regarding an extremely large increase in rent.

Leg. Stewart-Cousins stated that she will write and forward a second letter.

Next, the Committee discussed agenda item 14, an "Action Alert" from Child Health Plus. Leg. Stewart-Cousins will invite the appropriate parties.

Leg. Stewart-Cousins mentioned a talk she had with "Empress Ambulance". Leg. Stewart-Cousins will inquire as to why the new company is a Brooklyn based company. In addition, Leg. Stewart-Cousins will inquire into the RFP.

Finally, the Committee discussed the possible lawsuit against Tobacco Companies.

Leg. La Motte moved to enter into executive session. Leg. Stewart-Cousins seconded. All in favor [3-0]. Executive session commenced at 2:20 PM and ended at 2:35. Leg. Stewart-Cousins, as Chair of the Committee, will place the tobacco item on the Health and Medical Center Agenda the item for further discussion.

Leg. Swanson moved to adjourn, seconded by Leg. La Motte. The meeting ended at 2:35 PM.