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Committee on Legislation September 17, 1996 Agenda 3:30 PM
I. Minutes of April 2, 1996, April 16, 1996, April 23, 1996, April 30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 14, 1996, May 21, 1996, May 28, 1996, June 4, 1996,
II. Items for discussion:
July 31, 1996, July 22, 1996, July 16, 1996, June 25, 1996, June 18, 1996, June 18, 1996, June 11, 1996,
III. A) State and Federal Legislation 1) Hon. Louis Mosiello: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the Board requesting that the County consider asking the State to require that before vehicles venture onto roadways they be free of snow and ice and that the county consider a similar measure for roadways under its jurisdiction. (7/22/96) 2) Hon. Katherine Carsky and Hon. Ursula La Motte: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of North Salem regarding proposed State legislation to prevent late budgets. (8/19/96)
B) Government Reform
1) Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Wishnie, Stewart-Cousins and Young: Forwarding a copy of their memorandum to the Committees on Budget and Appropriation and Legislation re: Charter Amendment-County Fiscal Year. (1/8/96) (This item was discussed in Committee on May 7, 1996). Forward to County Attorney to draft legislation (4/23/96) 2) Hon. Andrew Donovan: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation requesting that the committee formulate and introduce legislation which would allow the recall of elected officials upon the petition of the voters. (1/29/96) (Request that Hon. Donovan come in and speak). (Invitation forwarded to Hon. Donovan on 6/14/96). 3) County Executive: Proposed local law requiring a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of County Executive. (3/25/96) (This item was discussed in Committee on April 2, 1996) (This item was discussed in Committee on July 9, 1996, proposed changes were made to the draft legislation -- the Committee will continue to address)(The two new drafts of this item were discussed at the July 16 Committee meeting)
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4) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Commissioners of Elections re: computerization of campaign finance statements. (4/22/96) (This item was briefly discussed in Committee on June 11, 1996. Further discussion were proposed with Hon. Leg. Latimer)
C) Local Laws, Licensing and Regulation
1) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Committee on Legislation re: Read Sanctuary. (1/8/96) (Memo sent to Jamie Hastings requesting environmentals 2/9/96) (Item discussed in Committee on May 7, 1996) (Item discussed in Committee on May 21, 1996, Leg. Latimer will continue to update) 2) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Committee on Legislation re: Marshlands Conservancy. (1/8/96) (Memo to Jamie Hastings requesting environmentals 2/9/96) (Item discussed in Committee on May 7, 1996) (Item discussed in Committee on May 21, 1996, Leg. Latimer will continue to update) 6) Hon. Bernice Spreckman: Forwarding a copy of her memorandum to the chair of the Committee on Legislation requesting consideration of legislation to require a dispensing attendant at all gasoline stations. (1/19/96) and (3/25/96) (This item was discussed in Committee on April 16, 1996) 7) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a letter from the New York Turf and Landscape Association, Inc. requesting an amendment to the current Westchester County Consumer Affairs License. (This item was discussed in Committee on June 25, 1996). 8) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a communication from a plumber detailing a few problems he sees with the county-wide licensing system. (4/22/96) 11) Citizen Communication: League of Women Voters: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Chairman of the Board re: County Legislative District Lines. (6/14/96 requested a speaker for committee meeting). (Discussed this item in Committee on June 18, 1996). 13) Hon. Louis Mosiello: Forwarding a letter form the Managing Agent for 632 Palmer Road Owners, Inc. expressing opposition to the proposed revaluation plan. (6/17/96)
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14) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding a resolution from the village of Scarsdale supporting the proposed revaluation legislation. (6/17/96) 15) County Executive: Proposed Local laws which, if adopted by the Board and ratified by the voters, would require a two-thirds vote by the Board of Legislators to adopt a budget that increases the County property tax. (6/17/96) 16) Hon. Andrew Albanese and Hon. Robert Darcy: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Mayor of New Rochelle in support of 3:00 A.M. bar closings for Westchester County. (7/22/96) 17) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding a copy of her memo to the Chairman of the Board regarding the master plumbers exam. (7/22/96) 18) Hon. George Albanese: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of Eastchester in support of county-wide revaluation legislation. (7/22/96) 19) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a memorandum from the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester regarding revaluation. 20) Recommitted Item: Requesting New York State Liquor authority to consider changing bar closing hours in Westchester County from the Current 4:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. 21) County Executive: Veto Message NO. 1-1996: Disapproving and vetoing Local Law Intro. 18-1996. (8/19/96) 22) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding proposed legislation for the Board to consider with regard to amending the Ethics law. (8/19/96). 23) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding proposed reforms to the Ethics law. (8/19/98) 24) Hon. George Oros: Forwarding a letter from the Chairperson of the Public Campaign Finance Commission requesting an extension of the October 1, 1996 deadline within which it must fulfill its charge. (8/19/96) 25) Hon. Lois Bronz: Forwarding a letter from the President of the Westchester County Chief of Police Association supporting the proposed local law banning the sale of box cutters to minors. (8/19/96) 26) Hon. Bernice Spreckman: Requesting that the appropriate Board Committee establish some definitive guidelines on what criteria are necessary to justify a waiver from the provisions of the Ethics law. (8/19/96) 27) County Executive: Proposed local law in relation to the Fire Advisory Board and the creation of the Department of Fire Safety Services. (3/25/96) (Also referred to COD). 28) County Executive: Forwarding copies of letters sent to all Westchester Mayors, Supervisors and School District Superintendents re: Sales Tax Exemptions.(9/9/96).
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29) Citizen Communication: Hon. Leonard N. Spano: Forwarding a copy of his letter to the Chairman requesting the Board to pass legislation that would allow his office to issue personal identification cards. 30) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a letter of support for the Electrician License Law.
D) Miscellaneous
3) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding a letter from the President of the Committee on Interns and Residents requesting support for funding of Indirect Medical Education. (12/95)
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Property Reval File Bar Closing File Gardening/Licensing File County Executive Vacancy File
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