PRESENT: Co-Chairs: Swanson, Wishnie. Members: Delfino, Latimer, Darcy. Staff: John Egner, DPW; Emilia Vita, Secretary.

ALSO PRESENT: Amy Paulin; George Hosey CBAC.

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

The minutes of August 26th were moved and approved as amended on the motion of Legislator Delfino, seconded by Legislator Latimer [5-0]. The minutes of September 4th will be held until further review.

Legislator Latimer presented a draft policy statement regarding the inflow and infiltration improvements for sewer repairs. This will assist the Committee and the full Board, if approved, as to how to deal with the situation and what method would be used. Once approved by the Committee, other members of the Board will have the opportunity to review it, and if agreed, sign the original. The Committee will ask the Chairman to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to outline the issues and get a sense of what is needed to prepare a mechanism that is acceptable to all involved.

The statement outlines two methods of funding: (1) the best to reduce overall costs and taxpayer expense; and (2) the best to allocate costs and expenses to all sewer district used and allows for the least impact on property taxpayers. It refers to the argument over lateral lines and truck lines which has generated legal interpretations, but this will only be clarified in a court of law. The statement also outlines the advantages of county district funding. It is understood that the County Executive is in opposition, this statement offers a pro-active stand on policy by the Board, not only for the County, but also for homeowners and businesses who will be taxed higher if a mechanism is not used for this problem. Also attached is an approximate financial breakdown of costs submitted previously by the Municipal Officials Association.

The membership endorsed this position statement on the motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Delfino [5-0]. The Co-Chairs appreciated Mr. Latimer’s efforts to prepare this statement. A copy will be forwarded to all Board members for review, the original will be held in the secretary’s office for signature.

ITEMS A & F: Extension of County Water District #2 (Town of Somers): Item is placed in a separate section of the agenda. Correspondence from the County Executive stated that this was forwarded to Commissioner Trelewicz for review and will take at lest six to twelve months to complete the necessary legislation.

ITEM B: Prequalification & Selection Board: Item remains of the agenda, pending a final report from Legislator Carsky.

ITEMS C & D: Regarding Sewer Rehabilitation: Continued discussions.

ITEMS E (A)&(B): Extension of Peekskill/Somers Sewer District #1: Will be place in a separate section of the agenda, pending necessary legislation.

ITEM G: Legislator Abinanti’s letter to the County Executive regarding Carting and garbage contracts; items was discussed in the Budget Committee. Received and filed on the motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Latimer [5-0]

ITEMS H, J, L, & M: Various public works issues; Commissioner Landi will be scheduled to discuss.

With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. on the motion of Legislator Delfino, seconded by Legislator Latimer.