MEMBERS: YOUNG, BRONZ

STAFF: CHANG, ETTERE, DODDS

GUESTS: MILTON SHERRILL

There is a tape on file for more detailed information.

The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm.

MINUTES:

Legislator Bronz made a motion to approve the minutes of July 20, 1999 and was seconded by Chair Young. The motion was carried by

a vote of 2-0.

PRESENTATION:

Milton Sherrill is an artist based out of Mount Vernon. He has a strong and impressive resume on work that he has done throughout the United States. Mr. Sherrill is proposing a sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to make its home in White Plains. His proposal has several “sites” along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, formerly Grove Street.

Chair Young and Mr. Sherrill have had several meetings with the City of White Plains. The favored “site” seems to be on the corner of Quarropas Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., next to the Slater Center. It was also agreed that this project be done on County property. Construction of the monument would take about one (1) year.

Chair Young stated that representatives from Texaco, Inc. and Philip Morris were scheduled to be in attendance but conflicting vacation schedules made it difficult for them to be present.

COMMITTEE ON MINORITY AFFAIRS

MINUTES – AUGUST 17, 1999

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Mr. Sherrill came before this Committee on Minority Affairs for support and assistance in finding sponsors for this project. Mr. Sherrill presented his proposal. Written documentation is on file.

The Committee agreed to invite local corporations and organizations; the Slater Center’s Board of Directors and the African American Advisory Board to hear Mr. Sherrill’s proposal. The Committee is looking at the middle to the end of September to hold this meeting.

RECEIVE & FILE

Legislator Bronz made a motion to receive and file Item # 2 (A proposed resolution requesting Con Ed show good faith to the residents of Westchester County and provide for an immediate rebate or reduction of $25 to $50 for electrical service disruption) and was seconded by Chair Young. The motion was carried by a vote of 2-0.

Legislator Bronz made a motion to adjourn at 1:21 pm and was seconded by Chair Young. The motion was carried by a vote of 2-0.