*M I N U T E S

COMMITTEE ON COUNTYOFFICERS & DEPARTMENTS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2001

4:00 P.M.

 

 

PRESENT:  Chair:  LaMotte.  Members:  Oros, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins, Swanson, and Young.  Staff:  Schecter, Vita.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Bill Randolph, CE Liaison; David Burton, CE Intern.

 

 

Mrs. LaMotte called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

 

APPOINTMENTS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD

Daniel Minerva:  Is a resident of Hawthorne and has been appointed by the CountyExecutive to serve a term from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003.  He has 10 years experience in the medical emergency background with the Empress Ambulance Service, which his family established after their own personal tragedy.  His various positions include paramedic, Support Services Technician, EMT, Operating Supervisor and currently Director of Communications.  He has attended several meetings noting the Board’s focus on response time between 60 Control and the local municipalities, especially those in the northern section of the County.  The City of Yonkers uses a different frequency and has trained personnel to assist callers (under 8 minute response time) whereas others dispatch their calls.  Municipalities call 911, which dispatches to local police, fire or ambulance service who then dispatches to 60 Control, which slows down the response time.  In the northern tier due to further distances the response time is longer than the southern tier where there are closer quarters.

 

Mrs. Swanson agreed that the upper County is understaffed and with his extensive experience and background, recommends Mr. Minerva to the Board.

 

On the motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the appointment was approved by a 6-0 vote.

 

 

*APPROVED 11/13/01; ASC/GL; 6-0

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REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT #1

Richard Herbek:  Is a resident of Briarcliff Manor and has been appointed to the Board for a term to expire December 31, 2002 filling in the expired term of Herman Bates (deceased).  As the Village Manager in Croton, Mr. Herbek is well known to the Committee and his accomplishments and implementation of various projects. A pilot program was conducted in Yorktown where Mr. Herbek introduced use of “Ag bags” which composts at a rapid rate without the use of leche.  The program allowed leaves to be pushed down via the heat of the bag with the end product given to sell or use for fertilizer.  The Village won an award for this program.  When asked about large cities, Mr. Herbek said the program was not yet available.  Mrs. LaMotte requested a copy of the report, which can be obtained by Commissioner Landi in DEF.  Mr. Herbek reported that the transfer plant which houses yard waste for Northern Westchester would be a private site to be taken over by the Town of Cortlandt.  All reports given to the Advisory Board are produced from daily operations from the offices of Bob Matarazzo or Jim Hogan.

 

Mr. Oros noted Mr. Herbek’s knowledge and expertise, he’s a top-notch Village Manager and is involved with a very active Advisory Board, and highly recommends his appointment.

 

On the motion of Legislator Oros, seconded by Legislator Young, the appointment is approved by a 6-0 vote.

 

YOUTH BOARD

Cicely Greaves-Vega:  Is a resident of Yonkers and has been appointed by the County Executive to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Potter-Hogg for a term to expire December 31, 2003.  She recently changed positions from EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) to the Executive Director of the Yonkers Alliance for Latino & Immigrant Services.  She has attended several meetings and shares information about the County’s services to the Latino and immigrant community, which allows them to know what types of services are available.  Mrs. Stewart-Cousins attested that Ms. Vega is an asset to the County, noting her involvement with various committees in the Yonkers community and highly recommends her appointment.

 

On the motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Swanson, the appointment is approved by a 6-0 vote.

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REAPPOINTMENTS

CITIZENS CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL

Robert Unger:  A resident of Chappaqua, Mr. Unger has been reappointed by the County Executive as an Area 7 representative member for a term to expire December 31, 2002.  His attendance record is excellent and his appointment has been approved by a 6-0 vote.

 

Motion to move made by Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Spreckman.

 

BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS

Henry Carletti, Jr.:  A resident of New Rochelle, Mr. Carletti has been reappointed as a Plumbing Code Enforcement representative member of this Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2005.  His attendance record is excellent and his appointment has been approved by a 6-0 vote.

 

Motion to move made by Legislator Young, seconded by Legislator LaMotte.

 

The reappointment of Ralph Butler to the Board of Plumbing Examiners will be held over until his appointment letter is corrected by the Administration.  He was sent down as a master plumber representative member when he should be to governmental representative.

 

 

The minutes of October 15, 2001 were moved and approved by Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Spreckman by a 6-0 vote.

 

The minutes of October 22, 2001 were moved and approved by Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Spreckman by a 6-0 vote.

 

The next COD meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13^th at 4 p.m.

 

 

With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.