PRESENT: Co-Chair: Swanson, Wishnie. Members: Darcy. Staff: Robert Abbamont-DPW; Emilia Vita, Secretary.

ALSO PRESENT: Public Works Commissioner Tony Landi.

The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m.

Legislator Swanson explained Item A from the Valhalla Chamber of Commerce, who has requested the need for sidewalks connecting the Valhalla business district to the Kensico Dam Plaza. They also requested the need for signs reading "Valhalla" from the north and south of the Bronx River Parkway.

Commissioner Landi presented an aerial blueprint of the area, explaining the surrounding areas which included Holy Name church property, Columbus Avenue and the Bronx River Parkway that leads into the downtown area. He was not sure of the extend of the conditions of the sidewalk mentioned on Legion Drive which is a County road. He did mention that this is a potential joint venture of property with the county Parks Department, where the local municipality pays for a share of the cost of construction.

Legislator Darcy said this could be a Community Grant Project, but Mrs. Swanson said the Town did not participate in the program.

Mrs. Swanson asked about the signs and the cost to build the sidewalks, the Commissioner said any signs on County Parkland belongs to the County, but may be provided by the State if it crosses over onto the Taconic Parkway , which changes from the Bronx River Parkway in this area. The approximately cost for an asphalt sidewalk is $35,000 and $50,000 for concrete, which he prefers because it is more stable.

Commissioner Landi said he is open for any discussion and is willing to meet with the Chamber members. Legislator Swanson will set up a meeting and contact Mr. Landi when and where the meeting will take place.

PRE QUAL SELECTION BOARD (Item B): Co-chair Wishnie asked Commissioner Landi’s opinion regarding the amended policy for the Selection Board to report annually to the Board of Legislators. The County Executive does not agree with this specific amendment and asked the Commissioner for his opinion. Commissioner Landi said the County Executive would never deny the Board any report, but legislation is needed by Charter change and he explained briefly the steps taken to select a contract when estimated at $100,000 a project. They agreed to changes Section 3 of the Act to read as follows: "an annual report shall be submitted by the County Executive not later that February 1st of the following year, describing to Consultant awards from the previous year." Section 4 will then read: "This Act shall take effect immediately."

These changes will be forwarded to the County Attorney for a new draft and will be discussed further. The Co-Chairs would like to have this submitted to the full Board by the November 4th meeting.

ITEM A: Requests for sidewalks in Valhalla. On the motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Darcy, this items is received and filed [3-0].

ITEM B: Pre-Qual Selection Board. This item remains on the agenda until language change in Act is completed.

ITEMS C, D, N, O, P, Q, S: Requests for Sewer Rehabilitation: Moved to the SSES file.

ITEM F: IMA with the Village of Briarcliff Manor to license a portable fire truck to pump water on Pocantico Lake Property. The Act was approved 15-0 in favor at the October 7th Board meeting. The item is received and filed [3-0].

ITEM H: Maintenance of Pleasantville Road adjacent to Route 9A. The item is received and filed [3-0].

ITEMS I and T: Yonkers Dewatering Facility, remain on the agenda, further discussion is needed.

ITEM J: Application from the Town of New Castle-Birch Drive Water District. Pending legislation from the Administration.

ITEM K: Austin Avenue Project; item is received and filed [3-0].

ITEM L: County Center Parking; representatives will be scheduled from Parks and/or the Community College to discuss the defray of costs for parking.

ITEM R: Golf balls surrounding Dunwoodie Golf Course. Parks Commissioner DeSantis is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 28th meeting.

The minutes of September 30th and October 7th were approved on the motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Swanson.

Legislator Darcy asked for a response to his inquiry on the clean-up schedule for Nature Woods in New Rochelle. Commissioner DeSantis will address when he comes to the next meeting.

With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.