B&A MEMBERS: Wishnie, Alvarado, Bronz, LaMotte, Stewart-

Cousins, Swanson

OTHERS: CE’s Office: Sal Carrero, Bill Randolph;

Parks: Joe Stout; Planning: Anthony Zaino,

William Brady, Nancy MacMillan; Law: Stewart Glass; Housing Action Council:

Alan Gordon; CBAC: Arthur Stampleman;

Labs & Research: Fred Drummond, Millard

Hyland, Larry Fasnacht; WCC: John Flynn,

Shirley Contino-Phillips, Marjorie Glusker; CSEA: Jack McPhilllips; Washingtonville Housing Alliance: Ellen Levy; Budget: Savina Acri, Arthur Vietro, Meridith Glenn-Waltham;

LWVW/CBAC: Barbara Strauss, Fran MacEachron; DSS: Kevin Mahon; BOL:

Chris Chang, Peter Neglia, Sally Schecter

Chairman Wishnie called the Budget & Appropriation Committee meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

On the motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the motion to approve the Minutes of July 8 was carried by a vote of 6-0.

Item A15, 726 Old White Plains Road, Mamaroneck: This item has been signed out of the Housing Committee. It consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of property that the County will purchase from Washingtonville Housing Alliance and convey it to 726 OWP Road Corp. for $1. This will be developed into a 10 unit multi-family affordable housing project. The applicant has already received $362,000 from a CDBG Grant under the “Home Program.” On the motion of Chair Bronz, seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the motion was carried by a vote of 6-0

JOINT MEETING WITH PUBLIC WORKS – BONDS:

Legislator Pinto called the Public Works Committee to order with Legislators Wishnie, Rogowsky and Bronz in attendance.

Item C82, Mt. Vernon Office Complex Renovations – BGS03 in the amount of $400,000: Legislator Pinto pointed out that Legislators, Swanson, Rogowsky and Chair Bronz visited the site. Legislator Rogowsky felt that the tour was helpful. There has been no major work done at the building in the last four years. The 10^th floor had minor renovations for computer stations. This bonding is for the design to complete the renovations of the building which will be for the basement, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th floors. The $400,000 figure was reached by taking 10 percent of the cost of the project which came to $380,000 and the additional $20,000 is for the work done by the Law and Planning Departments. If the County doesn’t spend the full amount, the Budget Department would come back to the BOL and de-authorize the bond. There was concern that the project would go over the $10,000,000 cap. Bond Counsel has sent a letter indicating that each phase is considered a separate entity.

On the motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Chair Bronz for the Budget and Appropriation Committee, the motion was carried by a vote of 6-0 with Legislators Swanson and LaMotte voting “without prejudice.” On the motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Rogowsky for the Public Works Committee, the motion was carried by a vote of 4-0.

On motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the Public Works committee was adjourned.

Item C42, Expansion and Renovation of the Forensic & Toxicology Labs – BR04 in the amount of $910,000: Dr. Hyland introduced Larry Fasnicht and Frank Drummond of the Crime Laboratory. The Crime Lab was set-up in 1970. At that time there were 16 analysts. Since the early 80’s, techniques in crime analysis have changed. Specialized instruments are needed, DNA has arrived. There are now 40 employees in the Lab. They lack space. Three closets have been converted. Overcrowding is a problem and is a threat to the labs accreditation.

On the motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Stewart- Cousins, the motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. Legislator Swanson voted no and Legislator LaMotte signed “without prejudice.”

Item C55, Muscoot Farm Phase III – RMUS3 in the amount of $100,000: These are the last two buildings that need to be renovated on the Muscoot site. They are the wagon shed and the chicken coop. It is a very popular farm. On the motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the motion was carried by a vote of 6-0. Legislator Stewart-Cousins signed “without prejudice.”

Entergy Pilot Agreement: Stewart Glass of the Law Department was available for questions. Legislators Oros, Abinanti and Kaplowitz met with the Town of Cortlandt Attorney Tom Wood. They now have a much better understanding of the PILOT. All entities involved in the PILOT – the School District, the Town and the County - have to agree or else there is no agreement. The prepayments go on to the year 2014 which is the life of the facility plus one year. There was no PILOT with ConEd. The taxes to the County are about the same.

On the motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the motion was carried by a vote of 6-0.

DISCUSSION OF WCC BUDGET:

The College is requesting a $4.1 million or 27% increase in the sponsor contribution. The County is increasing their contribution by $534,000 plus a grant of $1,800,000 for the satellites Ossining, Yonkers and Mt. Vernon and requesting that tuition be increased by $50 per semester to begin in the spring of 2003. The increase is not being asked for in the fall semester because some students have already prepaid their tuition.

It is expected that these campuses will become self-sufficient in approximately one year. Peekskill presently is but this might change as they are in the process of expanding.

It is expected that 10-19 staff members will accept the early retirement. All the vacant line are fully funded. The County is giving the College more independence. They have their own Public Works Department, they have their own purchasing and acquisition department.

The President runs a cost effective program. The tuition is the lowest in the State. Suffolk is now up to the maximum of $2500, Dutchess is at $2450. This would be the first increase in tuition in 7 years at the College.

The A & C Calendar was handed out and comments were referred to Bob Boland.

On motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the Budget & Appropriation Committee was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.