MINUTES
COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
SEPTEMBER 10, 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 at 10:14 a.m. 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, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Swanson, Young, Chair – 16
Absent: Legislator: Maisano - 1
Mr. Maisano arrived at 11:01 a.m.
Mr. Rogowsky moved that the minutes of August 6, 2007 (Regular Meeting), August 20, 2007 (Special Meeting – 3:30 p.m.), August 20, 2007 (Special Meeting – 3:40 p.m.), and September 4, 2007 (Special Meeting) be approved – Carried.
Mr. Rogowsky moved to suspend the regular order of business for the purpose of holding two public hearings.– Carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of the Public Hearings and read the rules for its conduct.
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: Agricultural District No. 1: RES 164-2007: Proposed Resolution requesting the inclusion of 10 parcels of land within Westchester County Agricultural District No. 1.
There were nine speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Rogowsky declared the Public Hearing closed.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: IMA-Village of Larchmont: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 15-2007: Proposed Local Law authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) with the Village of Larchmont (the Village) whereby the County will lease property from the Village and will contribute funds for the design and construction of a ball field and related site improvements for the Village and the Village will take ownership of a County road.
There were three speakers.
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr. Rogowsky declared the Public Hearing closed
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 154-2007: Act amending the County 2007 Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Project BES08 by $2,650,000.
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, Abinanti, Alvarado, Bronz, Burrows, Burton, Jenkins, Kaplowitz, Myers, Pinto, Spreckman, Young, Chair – 13
NAY: Legislators: Oros, LaMotte, Maisano, Swanson - 4
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 155-2007: Act authorizing the issuance of $2,650,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project BES08 – Emergency Traffic Diversion Equipment.
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 – 13
NAY: Legislators: Oros, LaMotte, Maisano, Swanson - 4
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY: WCHCC Agreement: Act 156 – 2007: Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with WCHCC whereby the County will provide WCHCC with microbiological services for inmates of the County Correctional Facility being provided with medical services pursuant to a separate agreement with WCHCC.
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 164-2007: Act authorizing the issuance of $1,610,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project B021B – County-wide Office 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
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Agreement with WCHCC: Proposed Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Agreement with WCHCC whereby Westchester Community College will assign students who are pursuing a degree or certificate program of study in the health care field to WCHCC for supervised clinical education was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and to the Committee on Family, Health and Human Services.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: African American Advisory Board: Appointment of DaMia Harris as a member of the Westchester County African American Advisory Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Youth Board: Appointment of Dolores Thompson as a member of the Westchester County Youth Bureau was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Community Services Board: Appointment of Barbara Kapetanakes, Psy.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: Taxi and Limousine Commission: Appointment of Bianca I. Rodriguez as a member of the Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Public Utility Service Agency: Reappointment of Edward Krauss as a member of the Westchester County Public Utility Service Agency was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Soil and Water Conservation District: Appointment of Terry Kornblum Singer, AIA, as a member of the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Soil and Water Conservation District: Reappointment of Marc S. Godick as a member of the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the issuance of $400,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project SPK08 – Pump Station Rehabilitation Peekskill Sewer District 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: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project SM007 – Mamaroneck WWTP Performance Maintenance 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: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the issuance of $875,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project SY017 – Yonkers WWTP Chlorine Tank and Gas Piping Upgrade 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: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the issuance of $600,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project B0045 – Putnam Right-of-Way/South County Trailway 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: Bond Act: Proposed Act authorizing the issuance of $5,100,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project SPK74 – Pump Station Rehabilitation Program Peekskill Sewer District 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: Conveyance of Property: Proposed Act authorizing the conveyance of a County-owned parcel to the New York State Thruway Authority was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Lead Agency Status: Proposed Resolution declaring the Board of Legislators as lead agency for the environmental review of the Westchester County Airport Deicing Facility Improvement Project was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Energy and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Budget Amendment: Proposed Act amending the 2007 Airport Special Revenue Funding in the amount of $3,300,000 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 ATTORNEY: Settlement & Compromise of Debt: Proposed Act authorizing the settlement and compromise of a debt owed to the County of Westchester by NewYourGrocer, LLC, in connection with monies owed under a lease agreement was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION:COUNTY ATTORNEY: Lawsuit Settlement: Proposed act authorizing the County attorney to settle the lawsuit of Antonio Molina v. The City of New York, The County of Westchester, Victor Cruz and Donald McArthur was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations.
COMMUNICATION: HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ & HON. GEORGE OROS: Sewer District Modification: Forwarding a Town of Yorktown Resolution requesting the inclusion of 1 parcel of land into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District 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: HON. WILLIAM RYAN: SEQRA-Lead Agency Designation: Forwarding letter of notification from the Town of New Castle declaring the Town’s intent to act as lead agency for the proposed development of Chappaqua Crossing was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Organ Harvesting in China: Forwarding correspondence from the American Medical Association in response to the Committee on Family, Health & Human Services letter regarding organ harvesting in China was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Family, Health and Human Services.
COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Ethics Waiver Request: Forwarding correspondence from former County employee Wendy DeMartis requesting a waiver from the County as provided for in Section 883.21(H)2 of the Westchester County Ethics Law was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: HON. URSULA LA MOTTE: Peach Lake: Forwarding correspondence from the Peach Lake Coalition with regard to preservation of the lake was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and the Committee on Environment and Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Apprentice Requirements: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum recommending the proposed apprentice legislation include provisions requiring environmental training, where warranted was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and to the Committee on the Environment and Energy.
COMMUNICATION: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Empire State Games: Forwarding an article from The Rivertowns Enterprise with regard to the Empire State Games was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS VITO PINTO, JAMES MAISANO & JUDY MYERS: Storm Drains: Forwarding correspondence and petitions from the Halclyon Park Association with regard to funding for storm drains to alleviate flooding damage was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Energy and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: LEGISLATORS VITO PINTO, JAMES MAISANO & JUDY MYERS: Storm Drains: Forwarding correspondence and newspaper articles from the Halclyon Park Association with regard to funding for storm drains to alleviate flooding damage was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on the Environment and Energy and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Plumbing Examiners Board: Submitting the resume of John W. Griffin for recommendation and approval as the Board of Legislators’ At-Large member of the Westchester County Plumbing Examiners Board was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.
COMMUNICATION: HON. WILLIAM RYAN: PERB: Forwarding a proposed Act authorizing the abolition of the Westchester County Public Employments Relations Board (PERB) was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Legislation and the Committee on Public Works, Transportation, Labor and Parks.
COMMUNICATION: HON. GEORGE OROS AND HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Nurses Contract: Proposed Resolution declaring that the Board of Legislators will not approve any funding for the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) or appointments to the Board of the WCHCC until negotiations with the nurses and their union are concluded in a satisfactory manner 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: HON. THOMAS ABINANTI: Health Care Reform: Forwarding a copy of his letter to Governor Spitzer requesting a public hearing regarding health care reform be scheduled in Westchester County was on the motion of Mr. Rogowsky received, filed and referred to the Committee on Family, Health and Human Services.
Ms. Swanson requested permission from the Chair to take the following eight items out of order. The request was granted.
COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS: African American Advisory Board: RES 168-2007: Resolution confirming the appointment of Reginald D. Bush as a member of the Westchester County African American Advisory Board.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Police Advisory Board: RES 169-2007: Resolution confirming the appointment of Peter D. Kamenstein as a member of the Westchester County Police Advisory Board.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Youth Board: RES 170-2007: Resolution confirming the appointment of Daisy Torres as a member of the Westchester County Youth Board.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Youth Board: RES 171-2007: Resolution confirming the appointment of Marouh Hussein as a member of the Westchester County Youth Board.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Domestic Violence Council: RES 172-2007: Resolution confirming the reappointment of Kimberly S. Thomsen, Esq. as a member of the Westchester County Domestic Violence Council, in the seat designated for a representative of the Westchester Bar Association, Family Law Division.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Domestic Violence Council: RES 173-2007: Resolution confirming the appointment of Amy Kohn, DSW as an At-Large member of the Westchester County Domestic Violence Council.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Refuse Disposal District No. 1: RES 174-2007: Reappointment of John Liszewski of Yonkers as a City Representative member of the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board.
Ms. Swanson 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 APPOINTMENTS: Refuse Disposal District No. 1: RES 175-2007: Reappointment of George S. Mottarella, P.E. of Port Chester as a City Representative member of the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board.
Ms. Swanson 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, COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: IMA-Village of Larchmont: LOCAL LAW INTRO. 15-2007: Proposed Local Law authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) with the Village of Larchmont (the Village) whereby the County will lease property from the Village and will contribute funds for the design and construction of a ball field and related site improvements for the Village and the Village will take ownership of a County road. (Flint Park Ball Field)
Mr. Kaplowitz, Ms. Myers, Ms. Bronz and Mr. Jenkins 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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 166-2007: Act authorizing the issuance of $2,550,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project BLA01 Parkland Acquisition/Westchester Legacy Program. (Flint Park Ball Field)
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Cellphone Surcharge Funds: ACT 167-2007: An Act to authorize the expenditure of $4,756,396 in cellphone surcharge funds for the operation of the T-136 system in Westchester County for the year 2007.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Agreement Amendment: ACT 168-2007: An Act to increase the not to exceed amount in the existing Agreement between the County of Westchester and the law firm of Bond, Shoeneck and King to represent the department of Human Resources in a proceeding entitled Michael Deem v. New York State and Local Retirement System and the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Contract of Sale: ACT 169-2007: An Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into a contract of sale 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.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 170-2007: Act authorizing the issuance of $600,000 to finance Capital Project BIT17 – Network Infrastructure Upgrade.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS: E911 Surcharge Funds: ACT 171-2007: An Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,143,313 in Enhanced (E911) surcharge funds for the operation of the E911 system in Westchester County for the year 2007.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: HOPWA: ACT 172-2007: An Act authorizing the County of Westchester to amend its intermunicipal agreement with the City of New York to accept a federal grant from the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program for Fiscal Year 2007.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, PLANNING & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: HOPWA: ACT 173-2007: An Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into intermunicipal agreements with the Cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers to provide funds under the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program for Fiscal Year 2007.
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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILY, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: WCHCC Agreement: ACT 174-2007: An Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with WCHCC whereby the County will provide WCHCC with clinical analyses, toxicological, environmental, microbiological, forensic science and public health lab services, along with the services of the Medical Examiner’s Office and other special projects.
This report and Act was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Oros.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 175-2007: An Act amending the County 2007 Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Project P0007 by $4,143,000.
Mr. Jenkins 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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act: (BOND) ACT 176-2007: An Act authorizing the issuance of $485,000 to obtain additional non-County funds necessary due to an increase in construction costs for Capital Project P0007 – Lower Portion BRP, Northbound Exit Ramp, Yonkers Avenue.
Mr. Jenkins 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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Amended Negative Declaration: RES 176-2007: Declaring that there will be no significant adverse impact on the environment from the resurfacing of the Bronx River Parkway from the Sprain Brook Parkway north to the Kensico Dam Plaza as well as associated site work. (P0004)
This report and Resolution was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Capital Budget Amendment: ACT 177-2007: An act amending the County 2007 Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Project P0004 by $1,790,000.
This report and Act was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Bond Act Amendment: (BOND) ACT 178-2007: Amended Bond Act in the amount of $9,590,000 which includes $7,800,000 in previously authorized bonds to finance increased costs of construction for Capital Project P0004 – Bronx River Parkway Repaving Program.
This report and Act was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, LABOR & PARKS: Settlement: ACT 178-2007: An Act authorizing the County to pay to Wildwood Restaurant Co., Inc. the sum of $30,000 as final settlement relating to the County’s early termination of the license agreement with Wildwood for the operation of the food concession at Sprain Lake Golf Course.
This report and Act was laid “OVER” under the rules by Mr. Abinanti.
COMMITTEE ON FAMILY, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Medicaid: RES 177-2007: Resolution in support of the Medicaid County Protection Act of 2007.
Ms. Myers and Mr. Rogowsky 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, Young, Chair – 16
NAY: None
Ms. Swanson was not present when the vote was taken.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CALL OF THE DISTRICTS:
Memorial Resolutions: RES_____-2007:
All Legislators: Michael Francis Pinto, Sr.
Ms. LaMotte: Josephine Ganung, Max Richter, Michael Spaziante
Ms. Swanson: William Bramswig, Jennie Pelosi
Mr. Abinanti, Ms. Swanson, Mr. Pinto & Ms. Bronz: Mary Louise Ditrio Weiner
Ms. Swanson, Ms. Spreckman & Mr. Oros: Kathleen Coyne Natrella
Mr. Kaplowitz & Ms. LaMotte: Herbert E. Fennell,
Mr. Kaplowitz, Mr. Burton & Mr. Jenkins: Margaret “Peggy” Rush
Mr. Rogowsky: Bart Hickey, James Gargan, Sr.
Mr. Pinto: Mary D’Agostino, Ann Barone, Marian Sirabella, Vincenza Lalla, Terinando Arvonio, Mr. Simone
Mr. Jenkins, Ms. Spreckman, Mr. Alvarado, Mr. Burrows, & Mr. Abinanti: Harry M. Morck
Ms. Bronz: Charles Abraham King, Esq., Robert Arciola, Sr., William Barnes
Ms. Spreckman: Margaret Deponto
Mr. Burton: John Palka
Mr. Oros: Catherine King, Matthew Carello
Ms. LaMotte & All Legislators: Luciano Pavarotti
Mr. Young: Michael Vines
Mr. Maisano: Antoinette DiNapoli
Mr. Maisano, Mr. Pinto & Ms. Myers: Justin Samela-Micelli
Mr. Jenkins: Louise Paciarello
On MOTION of Legislator Rogowsky, 6th District, the Board adjourns, to meet on September 24, 2007 at 7 p.m.
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