The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.

Legislator Pinto motioned to approve the Minutes of April 28, 1998 and was seconded by Legislator Oros. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0. (Young, Latimer, Stewart-Cousins were out for the vote).

Chair Swanson asked that Dr. Preziosos give an overview of the Westchester 2000 recommendations. Chair Swanson distributed literature on the recommendations. Dr. Preziosos reviewed the recommendations line by line. The different categories that he had recommendations in were: County Government, Local Government, Public Safety: Police, Public Safety: Fire, Sharing, The Court System, Taxes, Assessments, and Exemptions, School Districts, Not-For- Profit Organizations, Quality of Life, and Consolidation. Dr. Prezioso also stated that Westchester 2000 was formalized back in 1986. The contract is up on January 1, 1999 at which time it will be determined if they should continue with it.

Chairman Latimer interjected that the Committee needs to identify a few initiatives, prioritize them, and possibly set up a citizen sub-committee. Then they could have a Committee of the whole meeting to bring all the Legislators in, so that everyone is on the same page.

Chair Swanson Stated that the Committee needs to have a real working session to take a look at and discuss everything.

Legislator Young motioned to close the meeting at 5:05 p.m. and was seconded by Legislator Pinto. The motion was carried by a vote of 7-0.