MINUTES
PUBLIC WORK MEMBERS: Pinto, Ryan, Wishnie, Bronz
OTHERS: Budget Dept.: Kate Carrano, Arthur Vietro; CBAC/LWVW: Barbara Strauss; C.E.’s Office: Bill Randolph, Sal Carrera, David Meyer Jovy Celaj (Intern); WCC: Joseph Hankin, John Fernandos; DPW: Anthony Landi, Ralph Butler; Playland: Joe Montalto; Law: Lori Alesio, Tami Altschiller; PRC: David DeLucia Planning: Joyce Lannert, Fran McLaughlin, Robert Lopane, Bill Brady; DoIT: Norm Jacknis, Bob Gallagher, Allen Elliott, Kay Foster; DES: Tony Sutton, Pat Kelly, Michael Volle; DEF: Bob Matarazzo; DOC: Tony Czarnecki, Eric Langeloh; BOL: Barbara Dodds, Chris Chang, Sally Schecter, Robert J. Boland,
Chairman Wishnie called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m.
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA ITEMS:
C) BOND ACTS: Note: The following capital projects were reviewed by B&A Sub-committees and discussed at last week’s meeting.
RPO22: Acquisition of new Auto Scooter, a new Kiddyland train, tunnel, track and a new family ride for Kiddyland at Playland Park - $600,000
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On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
RWWO2: Willson’s Woods Pool Modernization – $200,000
· To finance the cost of the preparation of surveys, preliminary and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning recreational areas improvements.
· The design for this project was previously funded by Bond Act 82-2001 in the amount of $100,000.
· The project provides for renovating the locker room, demolishing the pool and filter room, replacing the pool with a zero depth entry pool, a lap pool, a relaxing pool and a children’s aquatic area.
· Bob Boland requested a revised version with the correct spelling of Willson’s Woods Pool and the correct ultimate cost.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
RCC04: Interior improvements at the County Center - $1,000,000.
· To finance the rehabilitation of hardwood flooring in the main auditorium, replacement of hardwood flooring in the little theatre, replacement of carpeted surfaces in meeting rooms and hallways and associated site work.
· The design for this project was previously funded by Bond Act 43-2001 in the amount of $200,000.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Bronz the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
BIT05: County Wide Wireless Communication – $150,000.
· To finance the preparation of surveys, preliminary and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning acquisition and installation of a wireless communication system.
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· Legislator Kaplowitz stated that the department should reach out to all the municipalities at every point of the project, communicate with our home rule partners, and make certain that the sight study is coordinated with already planned and existing towers.
· Dave Meyers stated the administration would work in a cooperative effort with the BOL.
· The committee recommended that the Act be amended to reflect their concern of having this be a cooperative effort between the consultant, municipalities and the County.
· The Committee requested a revised Committee report and Act from Bond Counsel.
B&A:
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Swanson the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
PW:
On motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (4-0)
BIT04: POWER Tools Software - $740,000
· To finance the acquisition and installation of “POWER” tools computer software and consultant services to implement productivity optimization.
· The reuseable software components include workflow re-engineering document management, knowledge management and facilities management.
· The cost of the acquisition of certain software for the “POWER” Tools project was funded by Bond Act 48-2000 in the amount of $3,225,000.
· Deployment of productivity tools was funded by Bond Act 69-2001 in the amount of $1,325,000
On motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0).
A066A: Various Infrastructure Improvements - $400,000
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· To finance the replacement of the Flight Information Display System, which includes TV monitors and associated electric in and near the airport terminal.
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0).
T009D: Paratransit Vehicles - $229,000
· To finance the acquisition of approximately eighteen Paratransit vans.
· The acquisition is part of an on going phased-in fleet replacement of these vehicles.
· The total project cost of $1,147,000 is to be financed with approximately $918,000 in Non-County funds expected from the FTA.
On motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Alvarado
the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
RYON3: Habrishaw Property Improvement - $425,000
· To finance the design and construction of park improvements and waterfront restoration at the northern terminus on the Yonkers Waterfront
· The park improvements include but are not limited to demolition, soil remediation, the construction of paths, parking areas and related site improvements.
· New York State Environment Protection Fund will reimburse $250,000.
· The County will also receive an additional $50,000 in Federal Grant funding.
On motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
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P.W.
On motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (4-0)
BLA01: Parkland Acquisition/Westchester Legacy Program – $250,000
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
BLA02: Land Bank General Purposes - $400,000 (Revised Version)
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
BPL01: Housing Implementation Fund - $200,000
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
BPL10: New Homes Land Acquisition - $300,000
On motion of Legislator Bronz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
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POO13: Pump Replacement – Oak Street Pump Station - $500,000
· To finance the design and construction for the replacement of existing pumps and piping system inside the Oak Street pump station
· Associated work includes the upgrading of the pump station’s electrical and emergency generator.
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
P.W.
On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Ryan the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
B0042: Roof Replacement Program – Various Locations - $2,000,000
· Legislator Kaplowitz inquired about the condition of the gym and about turning the kitchen into a program area.
· Legislator Bronz asked if the gym area would still be used. The response from Ralph Butler was that the area would still be used for religious services, education program and drug treatment programs.
On motion of Legislator Bronz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
P.W.
On motion of Legislator Ryan, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (4-0)
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B0011: Replacement of Gas Mains, Valhalla Campus - $1,200,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (6-0)
B014A: Exterior Infrastructure Repairs – White Plains - $100,000
· To finance design and construction in connection with the exterior rehabilitation and site restoration of 85 Court Street Located in the City of White Plains
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
B015A: Interior Infrastructure Repairs – White Plains - $150,000
· To finance design and construction in connection with the completion of the bathroom rehabilitation in MOB1
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
B0056: Renovation of 375 Executive Blvd. Elmsford - $750,000
· Todd Miles the representative from Hawkins Delafield and Wood discussed his Firms position on the referendum stating that a project is not considered to have gone over the referendum amount if each aspect of the whole project are sufficient enough to be considered a project of their own although it’s a component of a bigger project.
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On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
P.W.
On motion of Legislator Ryan, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (4-0).
SY011: YJTP Fire Suppression Alarm & Security System - $4,875,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
P.W.
On motion of Legislator Ryan, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve this item was carried by a vote of (4-0).
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Wishnie the motion to approve the minutes of April 1, 2002 were carried by a vote of (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
SPK01: Peekskill WWTP Performance Maintenance - $300,000
· To finance the design, construction management, administration, equipment purchases, and construction and installation of equipment.
· The project includes the replacement of the grit tank mechanical assembly, the thickener tank mechanical assembly.
On motion of Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by legislator Alvarado the motion to approve the item was carried (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
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RD008: Croton Point Landfill Gas Recovery - $1,500,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by legislator Bronz the motion to approve the item was carried (4-0) with Legislators Swanson and Stewart-Cousins out for the vote.
BSS07: 85 Court Street Renovations - $1,350,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by legislator Bronz the motion to approve the item was carried (5-0) with Legislator Swanson out for the vote.
SY001: Yonkers WWTP Grit Removal Equipment - $500,000
· To finance to design and construction management related to the modification of the Grit Storage Tank and Grit Transport equipment.
· Also related the replacement of the Grit Tank Screw Conveyors at the Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant.
· Previous bonding for this project was in the amount of $650,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by legislator Bronz the motion to approve the item was carried (4-0) with Legislators Swanson and Bronz out for the vote.
SPS03: North Yonkers Pump Station Maintenance Facility -$2,775,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by legislator Bronz the motion to approve the item was carried (3-0) with Legislator Swanson, Bronz and Stewart-Cousins out for the vote.
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SPS06: North Yonkers Pump Station Emergency Generator - $5,000,000
On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by legislator Bronz the motion to
approve the item was carried (3-0) with Legislator Swanson, Bronz and Stewart-Cousins out for the vote.
A&C CALENDAR:
· Committee reviewed the A&C Calendar. It was noted that if any Legislator had any questions regarding the A&C Calendar that they should ask Bob Boland.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the meeting was adjourned at 11:47 a.m.