COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
members: Legislators Maisano (Chair), Carsky, Ryan, Pinto, Noto,
staff: Peter Neglia
Legislator Maisano called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
Receive & File
# 1 Dean’s Bridge Reopening
# 5 County Sewer Remediation Program
# 7 Water District No. 2 Study
# 9 Public Works Equipment Inventory
#11 Abandonment of State Highway No. 520
#13 Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District Modification
#17 New Rochelle SSO
#18 New Rochelle SSO
#19 Bronx River Pedestrian Bridge
#21 Pedestrian Bridge over Bronx River
#22 Sewer District Modification
#23 Sewer Discharge Permit
#24 Cross county Parkway Eastchester Section
It was agreed by all members present to receive and file the above Agenda Items.
Legislator Maisano moved to forward Item # 16 to Administration. Seconded by Legislator Carsky. All in favor 5-0.
Item # 20 – sent to Administration
Item # 25 – sent to Commissioner DeSantis
Item # 27 – Snow and Ice Control on County Roads to be discussed at the next meeting.
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Legislator Maisano informed the members that Mr. Schwartz would give an update on the Sandford Boulevard Redevelopment Project.
He also stated that there is a border dispute between Pelham and Mt. Vernon over a proposed development on Sandford Boulevard. Legislator Maisano stated that as a representative for Pelham, he is receiving communication from the residents expressing their concerns about the traffic,(children crossing the streets as there are schools in the area) and inquires on many issues. He stated that one of the questions that is asked by the constituents - is the County doing anything with this project?
Mr. Schwartz stated that the County Executive is attempting to work with personnel on the Sandford Boulevard Development Project. He also stated that the County owns Sandford Boulevard and there are a number of small parcels of land along Sandford Boulevard that are owned by the County. In addition, he stated that there are 2 small pieces of land where the Pepsi Bottling Company is – right in front of Sandford Boulevard that the County also owns. Further on Sandford Boulevard, there is a County Sewer line. He stated that the Department of Environmental Facilities will know of all proposals for that area. The pump station adjacent to the back of Target and other retail stores can not be restricted as a result of the development. He stated that these are the issues with respect to County government.
Mr. Schwartz stated that he is not aware of the City of Mt. Vernon or the developers approaching the County to provide financial help or support. He also stated that he took a walking tour of the proposed development and informed the committee that nothing would be built over any County Sewer.
Mr. Schwartz stated that the County has been consistent in working with municipalities across the County in making request of the State.
Legislator Maisano thanked Mr. Schwartz for his presentation and stated that this will be an on-going discussion.
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Legislator Pinto moved to adjourn. Seconded by Legislator Carsky.
All in favor 5-0.
The meeting ended at 5:45 p.m.
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000 @ 4:30 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
· Sandford Boulevard Redevelopment Project
· Sewer District Extension-Emery Ridge Estates Subdivision
· Agenda Items
AGENDA ITEMS PENDING RESPONSE
Items 3, 4
1. Hon. Michael Kaplowitz: Dean’s Bridge Reopening: Forwarding a
Letter from two Somers residents disturbed about the prospect of having Dean’s Bridge reopened. (also referred to Env.) (01/03/00).
2. Citizen Communication: Hon. Paul Feiner: Bronx River Bridge
Repairs: Requesting the expedited repair of the Bronx River Bridge.
(01/03/00)
3. Hon. Suzanne Swanson: Requests for Removal from County Saw
Mill Sewer District: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the
owners are removed from the Saw Mill Sewer District. (01/03/00)
4. Hon. Suzanne Swanson: Requests for Removal from County Saw
Mill Sewer District: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Mount Pleasant requesting that certain, specified property owners are removed from the Saw Mill Sewer District.(01/03/00)
5. Hon. George Latimer: County Sewer Remediation Program:
Forwarding a copy of a letter from the County Attorney to the Mayor of the City of Rye regarding the County’s Sewer Redemption Program/Local 0rdinances Prohibiting Private Inflow. (01/24/00)
6. Hon. William Ryan: Blind Brook Sewer District Extension:
Forwarding the petition of the Town of North Castle for the extension of the Blind Brook Sewer District. (01/24/00)
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7. Hon. Michael Kaplowitz: Water District No. 2 Study: Forwarding a
letter from a constituent requesting a study of County Water District No. 2. (01/24/00)
8. Hon. George Latimer: Proposed widening of Route 120:
Forwarding a letter from the Westchester County Association with proposal to settle the debate over the widening of Route 120 between the entrance to the Westchester County Airport and Route 22 to the
North. (Also referred to ENV.) (01/24/00)
9. Clerk of the Board: Public Works Equipment Inventory:
Forwarding the itemized listing of all machinery and equipment under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Public Works. (01/24/00)
10.Citizen Communication: Council of Governing Boards of Pelham:
Sandford Boulevard Redevelopment Project: Forwarding the Council’s concerns about the Sandford Boulevard Redevelopment Project (02/28/00) (Also referred to CA)
11.Clerk of the Board: Abandonment of State Highway No. 520:
Forwarding a copy of the Official Order of abandonment on
Pleasantville-Pocantico Hills, State Highway No. 520, Town of Mount
Pleasant. (02/28/00)
12.County Executive: Spot Tonnage Fees: Proposed Resolution
authorizing the Commissioner of Environmental Facilities to establish
spot tonnage fees according to market rates, for Solid Waste Disposal
at the RESCO facility. (02/28/00)(Also referred to BA & Leg.)
13.Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District Modification: Proposed Legislation
authorizing the modification of the boundary line of the Peekskill
Sanitary Sewer District to include 7 parcels of property. (03/13/00)
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14.Hon. Richard Wishnie: Removal of Properties from Ossining and
Yonkers Sanitary Sewer District: Forwarding a Resolution passed by
the Village of Briarcliff Manor and the finalized listing of parcels in the
Village to be removed from the Ossining and Yonkers Sanitary Sewer
District. (03/13/00)
15. Hon. James Maisano: I/I Rehabilitation Program: Forwarding a
letter from the superintendent of Sewer and Water for the Town of North
Castle regarding the County’s l/l Rehabilitation Program. (3/27/00)
16. Hon. George Oros: Sewer District Extension-Emery Ridge Estates
Subdivision: Forwarding a Petition to extend a County/Sewer district to
include the Emery Ridge Estates Subdivision. (03/27/00)
17. Hon. Lois Bronz: New Rochelle SSO: Forwarding a copy of a letter
from a New Rochelle resident to the Commissioner of Environmental
Facilities requesting specific information about alternate sites for the
proposed New Rochelle SSO. (04/10/00)
18. Hon. Lois Bronz: New Rochelle SSO: Forwarding a letter from a
New Rochelle resident requesting that the proposed SSO be located on
the Glen Island Approach Road. (04/10/00)
19.Hon. Katherine Carsky: Bronx River Pedestrian Bridge: Forwarding
a copy of her memorandum to the Chairs of the Committees on Parks and
Public Works regarding the washed out pedestrian footbridge over the
Bronx River. Also referred to Parks (04/10/00)
20. Hon. Richard Wishnie: Removal of Properties from Ossining and
Yonkers Sanitary Sewer District: Forwarding a letter from the Village
of Briarcliff Manor containing the final listing of properties in the Village of
Briarcliff Manor to be considered for removal from the Ossining and
Yonkers Sanitary Sewer District. (04/10/00)
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21. Hon. Katherine Carsky: Pedestrian Bridge over Bronx River:
Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh
asking when the pedestrian bridge over the Bronx River will be
prepared. Also referred to Parks (04/10/00)
22. Sewer District Modification: Proposed Act modifying the Saw Mill
Sanitary Sewer District and the Ossining Sanitary Sewer District in the
Village of Briarcliff Manor. (04/10/00)
23. Sewer Discharge Permit: Authorizing the County to assign the
discharge permit agreement with the Greenwich Woods Health Care Corporation to Greenwich Woods Limited Partnership. Also referred to Env. (04/24/00)
24. Hon. Vito Pinto: Cross County Parkway Eastchester Section:
Forwarding a copy of his letters to the Chairmen of the Committees on Public Works and Public Safety Criminal Justice regarding conditions on the Eastchester Section of the Cross County Parkway. Also referred to PSCJ. (04/24/00)
25. Hon. Vito Pinto: Railroad Avenue: Forwarding a letter from the Mayor of Tuckahoe regarding the Village’s claim of rights to a “paper street” known as Railroad Avenue. (05/08/00)
26. Hon. Ursula La Motte: Road Reconfiguration: Forwarding a letter
about the reconfiguration of the Long Ridge Road/Shad Road West intersection. (05/08/00)
27. Snow and Ice Control on County Roads: Proposed Act authorizing
the County to enter into IMA’s with local municipalities for snow and ice control on County roads located within those municipalities. (Also referred to BA) (06/19/00)