*M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE ON
PRESENT: Chair:
LaMotte. Members: Oros, Pinto, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins,
Swanson and Young. Staff: Schecter, Vita.
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Randolph, CE Liaison; David Burton, CE
Intern.
The second session of
the Committee was called to order at
APPOINTMENTS:
REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT #1 ADVISORY BOARD
Peter Liguori: Is a resident of Croton-on-Hudson and has
been appointed by the
Mrs. LaMotte
mentioned her concerns about the proper pick up of trash in her district. Mr. Liguori said the residents should contact
the Solid Waste Department (Jim Hogan).
He has been attending meetings since his father was a member and finds
the Board oversees a percentage of the County’s recycling business and the
ashfill, but feels the Advisory Board could do more to benefit the County.
All members were
impressed with Mr. Liguori’s extensive background and experience and thanked
him for his services.
On the motion of
Legislator Oros, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the appointment of Mr.
Liguori was approved by a 7-0 vote.
*APPROVED 10/29/01; UGL/BS
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HISPANIC ADVISORY BOARD
Irma Davis: Is a resident of Mount Vernon for 35 years
and has been appointed a member for a term to expire December 31, 2002. Ms. Davis has spent 30 years involved in the
Hispanic community of New Rochelle and a coordinator of social-cultural
activities for the Mexican community as well.
She is employed with the HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle as an
Outreach Worker since 1995. She has
assisted Spanish-speaking immigrants in New Rochelle with an array of social
services and needs such as: alcohol/substance abuse, child support,
citizenship, counseling, court, domestic violence, educational advocacy,
employment, ESL, housing, immigration, legal referrals, medical, unemployment
and social security benefits.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins asked the progress of outreach in the Spanish communities. Ms. Davis said there have been several outreach meetings in the Cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers, which have looked carefully at the concerns within the Hispanic community. She also mentioned that she would be attending the summit that is to be held Tuesday, October 16th.
The Committee thanked Ms. Davis for her extensive services and background.
On the motion of Legislator Young, seconded by Legislator Pinto, the appointment of Ms. Davis was approved by a 7-0 vote.
Edmy Garcia Is a resident of Millwood and has been
appointed as a member for a term to expire on December 31, 2002. She is a graduate of Columbia University and
is employed as a Senior Psychiatric Social Worker (Bilingual) with the
Westchester County Department of Mental Health.
Since her three children are in college, she has been more involved with
working to improve and educate the Hispanic Community. In July, Ms. Garcia began working with the
“S.H.A.C.H” Program, (Single Homeless Housing for adults and children), who
provides shelter for both men and women, whereas the Airport only accepts men.
The Committee members
were impressed with Ms. Garcia’s experience and background and thanked her for
her services to the County.
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On the motion of
Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the appointment was
approved by a 7-0 vote.
MINUTES:
On the motion of
Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Oros, the minutes of September 10,
2001, were moved and approved by a 7-0 vote.
On the motion of
Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the minutes of
October 1, 2001, were moved and approved by a 7-0 vote.
Item 1D: Designation of
Deputies in the Department of Health.
Received and Filed by 7-0 vote.
Motion carried, Pinto, second Oros.
Item 2D: A memo from the
County Attorney regarding appointments of two Board of Directors to the
Westchester County Health Care Corporation.
Received and filed by a 7-0 vote.
Motion carried, Oros, second Swanson.
Item 3D: ParaTransit
Telephone Lines. Discussed in Committee
on Community Housing and received and file.
Item received and filed by a 7-0 vote.
Motion carried, Swanson, second Stewart-Cousins.
Item 4D: Proposed Local Law
amending Section 277.91 of Westchester County regarding the change of a quorum
and term limits of members on the Professional Prequalification Board. Discussed in the Legislation Committee, COD
will continue further discussion.
Item 5D: Proposed Act proving
certain salary and benefits protection for employees called to active military
duty. PENDING 10/15 BOL vote.
With no further
business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.