MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
MARCH 26, 2007 (10:00 A.M.)
The County Board of Legislators met pursuant to adjournment.
The Honorable William J. Ryan in the Chair.
The Chair opened the meeting with the salute to our flag and an invocation.
The roll call resulted as follows:
Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
Absent: None
Mr. Rogowsky moved that the minutes of March 12, 2007 (Regular Meeting) be approved – Carried.
The Chair recognized Ms. Spreckman who requested unanimous consent to consider a resolution “Celebrating Women’s History Month” which was granted.
Ms. Spreckman presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption which was declared adopted.
Mr. Rogowsky moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding three public hearings.– Carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearing and read the rules for its conduct.
PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Sewer District Modification: RES 22-2007: Proposed Act to modify the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 2 properties (3 parcels) located in the Town of Mt. Pleasant. (24 Pine Hill Court, Briarcliff Manor and 307 Hardscrabble Road, Briarcliff Manor)
There were no speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Rogowsky declared the Public Hearing closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Reducing Dollar Amount of Inventory: RES 23-2007: Proposed Local Law amending Subdivision 3 of Section 836.41 of the Laws of Westchester County by reducing the dollar amount of inventory that may be maintained by the Purchasing Agent from a maximum amount of $400,000 to a maximum amount of $50,000.
There were no speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Rogowsky declared the Public Hearing closed.
PUBLIC HEARING: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: Leaf Blowers: Proposed Local law amending the Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Chapter 705, amending Chapter 863, and adding a new Section 863.327 of Chapter 863 in relation to the use of leaf blowers.
There were six speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Rogowsky declared the Public Hearing closed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Negative Declaration: RES 7-2007: Resolution determining that there will be no significant adverse impact on the environment from the purchase of 450 Saw Mill River Road.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 7-2007: Act amending the County 2006 Capital Budget by creating the Capital Project BEL02 – Purchase of 450 Saw Mill River Road.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 8-2007: Act amending the County 2006 Capital Budget by decreasing the appropriation for Capital Project BLA02 – Land Bank General Purpose.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Property Purchase: ACT 9-2007: Act authorizing the County to purchase 450 Saw Mill River Road comprising approximately 5.37 acres and containing an approximately 85,000 square foot building located in the Town of Greenburgh from Ardsley Partners, III, L.P. or the current owner of record for general municipal purposes.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 10-2007: Act authorizing the County to issue up to $6,000,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of land, building and related improvements at 450 Saw Mill River Road.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 11-2007: Act amending the County 2006 Capital Budget by creating Capital Project BEL03 – Renovations to 450 Saw Mill River Road.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 12-2007: Act authorizing the County to issue up to $7,300,000 in bonds to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the building located at 450 Saw Mill River Road.
On the motion of Mr. Kaplowitz, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 32-2007: An amended Bond Act in the total amount of $1,860,000, which includes $160,000 in previously authorized bonds for Capital Project RB074-Hamilton Avenue, CR 52, White Plains.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Fire Advisory Board: Appointment of Peter W. McDonald, RN, as an At-Large career chief member of the Westchester County Fire Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Women’s Advisory Board: Appointment of Lindley G. Thomasset as a Legislative District 2 representative member of the Westchester County Women’s Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Consumer Advisory Council: Appointment of Andrew H. Kulak as the Area 4 representative member of the Westchester County Citizens Consumer Advisory Council was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board: Reappointment of Anita Delgado as a member of the Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board: Reappointment of Piero Olcese as a member of the Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board: Reappointment of Jesse D. Crell, P.E., as a City representative member of the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Community Services Board: Reappointment of Virginia Lehmann Susman, M.D. as a member of the Westchester County Community Services Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Board of Ethics: Reappointment of Donna Marino, Esq., as a member of the Westchester County Board of Ethics was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Contract of Sale: Proposed Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into a contract of with the City of Peekskill whereby the County will convey to the City a parcel of land located along the Annsville Creek in the vicinity of Corporate Drive in the City was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the County to issue up to $600,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project BFT05 – Commercial Strip Mall/Class A Burn Building was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Retention of Outside Counsel: Proposed Act authorizing the County to retain, at County Expense, the law firm of Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP for the provision of outside counsel services in connection with various legal issues related to the Westchester County Airport was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the County to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project BES07 – Food Storage and Distribution Warehouse was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Certiorari Refunds: Forwarding an information package of court ordered Certiorari Refunds paid by the Commissioner of Finance was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board: Reappointment of Daniel Baskerville as a City representative member of the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Youth Board: Reappointment of Karen Blumenthal as a member of the Westchester County Youth Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Professional Prequalification Board: Appointment of Victor G. Carosi as a member of the Westchester County Professional Prequalification Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Hispanic Advisory Board: Appointment of Sergio Fernando Seratto as a member of the Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Authorization of Lawsuit: Forwarding his cover letter, the County Attorney’s cover letter and a proposed Act authorizing a lawsuit be commenced by the County against KPMG Peat Marwick LLP to recover damages on behalf of the County for accounting malpractice in relation to the KPMG’s audits of the financial statements of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation during fiscal years 1998 through 2004 was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Designation of Attorney: Proposed act designating an attorney to represent the County in an action to be commenced by the County against KPMG Peat Marwick LLP to recover damages on behalf of the County for accounting malpractice in relation to the KPMG’s audits of the financial statements of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation during fiscal years 1998-2004 was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. WILLIAM RYAN: County Human Rights Commission Forwarding his memo to the Legislation Committee with regard to amending the County Charter to expand the jurisdiction of the County Human Rights Commission was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Housing, Planning and Government Operations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MARTIN ROGOWSKY: Incandescent Light Bulbs: Forwarding his Memorandum of Legislation banning the use of incandescent light bulbs was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on the Environment and Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS: Health Care Cuts: Forwarding a proposed Resolution requesting the NYS Senate and Assembly to reject the health care cuts proposed in the Governor’s Budget was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Family, Health and Human Services.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Optical Scan Voting Systems: Forwarding New York City Council Resolution 131-A, approved on March 14, 2007, urging the NYS Board of Elections to certify Precinct Based Optical Scan voting systems for procurement by County Boards of Elections was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Housing, Planning and Government Operations.
COMMUNICATION: CLERK OF THE BOARD: Board of Elections Annual Report: Forwarding Annual Report of the Board of Elections for the year 2006 was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Housing, Planning and Government Operations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. JUDY MYERS: Smoking Fine: Forwarding correspondence from sixth graders Daniel Hoffer and Vincent Lepidi with regard to a proposed law to fine parents who smoke in the car with their children in it was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Family, Health and Human Services.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Negative Declaration: RES 40-2007: Resolution finding that there will be no significant impact on the environment from the removal of 2 properties (3 parcels) located in the Town of Mt. Pleasant. (24 Pine Hill Court, Briarcliff Manor and 307 Hardscrabble Road, Briarcliff Manor)
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Sewer District Modification : ACT 38-2007: Act modifying the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District by the removal of 2 properties (3 parcels) located in the Town of Mt. Pleasant. (24 Pine Hill Court, Briarcliff Manor and 307 Hardscrabble Road, Briarcliff Manor)
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Reducing Dollar Amount of Inventory: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 2-2007: Local Law amending Subdivision 3 of Section 836.41 of the Laws of Westchester County by reducing the dollar amount of inventory that may be maintained by the Purchasing Agent from a maximum amount of $400,000 to a maximum amount of $50,000.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Local Law and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Local Law adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Extension of Salary Benefits to Members of the Ready Reserve: ACT 56-2007: Act extending certain salary and benefits protection for county officers and employees who are members of the Ready Reserve for an additional one year.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Property Conveyance: ACT 57-2007: An Act Authorizing the County to purchase and subsequently convey approximately 2.9 acres of real property in the Village of Port Chester for the purpose of providing 35 single-family town homes that will remain affordable for a period of not less than 40 years.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Bronz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 15
NAY: Legislators: Oros - 1
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS & THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 58-2007: An Act authorizing the issuance of $480,000 in bonds to finance the cost of acquisition of land in the Village of Port Chester to provide affordable housing. (BPL10)
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Bronz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 15
NAY: Legislators: Oros - 1
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS & THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: IMA: ACT 59-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Village of Port Chester for the provision of funds to purchase, construct or develop public improvements associated with the development of a Housing Implementation fund project known as the Fox Island Homes in the Village of Port Chester and to accept a grant at no cost to the County of all necessary property rights in connection with the project.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Bronz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Oros Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Mr. Abinanti was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS & THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 60-2007: An Act authorizing the issuance of $1,135,400 in bonds to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements related to the Fox Island Affordable Housing Development in the Village of Port Chester.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Bronz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS & THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Croton Heights Apartments: ACT 61-2007: An Act amending Act No. 20-2007 in order to reduce the number of affordable units required in connection with the Housing Implementation Fund Affordable Housing Project known as the Croton Heights Apartments.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Bronz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY: WCHCC Agreement: ACT 62-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with WCHCC for comprehensive health care services to the inmates at the County’s Department of Correction.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Burton presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Bronz was out when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY: IMA-Valhalla Fire District: ACT 63-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Valhalla Fire District to provide specialized training and fire suppression services.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Swanson presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY: IMAs-Traffic Enforcement Programs: ACT 64-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into IMAs with municipal corporations located within the County for the purpose of implementing traffic enforcement programs for a five-year term.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY: IMA-Hawthorne Fire District: ACT 65-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into an IMA with the Hawthorne Fire District to provide specialized training and fire suppression services.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Ms. Swanson presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 66-2007: An amended Bond Act in the total amount of $2,650,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project RGC05-Mohansic Golf Course Renovation.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 67-2007: An Act authorizing the County to issue bonds in the amount of $2,500,000 to fund Capital Project B0080-Hilltop Hanover Renovations.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 68-2007: An amended Bond Act in the total amount of $4,500,000 to finance Capital Project SY006-Yonkers Wastewater Treatment Plant Automatic Skimming System.
Mr. Kaplowitz presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 69-2007: An Act authorizing the County to issue bonds in the amount of $3,080,000 to finance Capital Project BPF30-Infrastructure Repairs, Parking Garage, DOC, Valhalla Campus.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 70-2007: An amended Bond Act in the total amount of $9,900,000 for Capital Project WCC53-Gateway Building.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 71-2007: An Act authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project WCC54-Furniture and Equipment-Gateway Building.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: Legislator: Maisano - 1
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Amended Statement of Findings: RES 41-2007: Resolution forwarding the Amended Statement of Findings relating to the construction of the utility and drainage upgrades at WCC (Capital Project WCC57-Utility Infrastructure Project)
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Resolution and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Resolution adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 72-2007: An Amended Bond Act in the total amount of $1,706,500 for Capital Project WCC 57-Utility Infrastructure Project.
Mr. Kaplowitz and Mr. Alvarado presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Young, Chair – 13
NAY: Legislators: Oros, Burrows, Maisano, Swanson - 4
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY: Critical Incident Response Team: ACT 73-2007: An Act authorizing the County, acting by and through its Department of Public Safety Services, to renew an Memorandum of Understanding with the FBI, the New York State Police, the Town of Greenburgh, and the Cities of Mt. Vernon, White Plains, Peekskill and Yonkers through their respective police departments, for the purpose of continuing a County-wide Critical Incident Response Team.
Mr. Burton presented the following report and Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Myers was out for the vote.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: Negative Declaration: RES________-2007: Resolution finding that there will be no adverse impact on the environment as a result of the Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County in relation to the use of leaf blowers.
On the motion of Mr. Abinanti, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Environment and Energy.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: Leaf Blowers: LOCAL LAW INTRO 3-2007: Proposed Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Chapter 705, amending Chapter 863, and adding a new Section 863.327 of Chapter 863 in relation to the use of leaf blowers.
On the motion of Mr. Abinanti, the following item was “RECOMMITTED” to the Committee on Environment and Energy.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION: Human Rights Commission: RES 42-2007: Resolution setting a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County to expand the remedies that may be imposed by the Westchester County Human Rights Commission in connection with a determination that a respondent has committed an unlawful discriminatory practice. [Public Hearing set for April 23, 2007; at 7:30 p.m.; Local Law Intro.4-2007]
Mr. Pinto presented the following report and Resolution and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Resolution adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote:
AYE: Legislators: Rogowsky, Oros, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, LaMotte, Maisano, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 17
NAY: None
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CALL OF THE DISTRICTS:
Memorial Resolutions: RES 43-2007:
All Members: Robert Ryan
Ms. Swanson: Ralph Sabatelli, Judy Nicoletti
Mr. Oros: Helen Weir, John Dyckman
Mr. Burrows: Leonard Revellese
Mr. Abinanti, Mr. Burrows, & Mr. Maisano: J. Radley Herold
Mr. Kaplowitz: Anna Orsenigo
Mr. Pinto & All Legislators: Joseph DePippo
Mr. Pinto & Mr. Maisano: Peter Bonhag
Mr. Pinto: Paul Votario, Giovana Patafio, Al Dente; Jeannette Jacobs; Terry Cohan; Donald Blum, Filorema Stripe
Mr. Maisano: Louis Berolatti, Elizabeth Twomey-Sperrazza, Rocco Delgrosso
Ms. Myers: Jacob Joseph
Mr. Abinanti: Peter Dyer, Richard Kravath, Benedetto Cattarini
Mr. Abinanti & All Legislators: Kenneth Zebrowski
Ms. LaMotte: Thomas Scribner, Rudolph Loffredo, Daniel Triano
On MOTION of Legislator Rogowsky, 6th District, the Board adjourns to meet on April 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
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