COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS
MINUTES: JUNE 27, 2005
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS MEMBERS: Chair: Wishnie; Legislators: Abinanti, Alvarado, Myers, Rogowsky, Ryan, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins
IN ATTENDANCE: CE’s office: S. Carrera, A. Neuman, B. Randolph, M. Lang; Budget: L. Bennett, A. Vietro; PW: R. Butler; Planning: A. Zaino, R. Lopane, F. McLaughlin; Finance: P. Pucillo; Parks: D. Delucia, D. McBride, P. Neglia; B. Strauss, CBAC; K. Eddings, Journal News; BOL: B. Boland, R. Indelicato, S. Vanderberg, A. Modugno
With a quorum present, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations was called to order at 10:23 a.m.
MINUTES
On the motion of Legislator Rogowsky seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the minutes for June 20, 2005 were approved 6-0.
ITEM A40
An Act authorizing the conveyance of approximately 1.9 acres of County property in the Town of Mount Pleasant to Pep’e Fareri One LLC for a purchase price of $80,000. the property was originally leased to “PFO” under a Site Lease Agreement dated 5/1/1996. The property is used for a parking lot for the building located at 19 Bradhurst Avenue in the Town.
A revised Committee Report reflecting the new “payment due date” will be provided.
On the motion of Legislator Myers seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the item carried as revised 6-0.
A2
An Act authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to pay the Mortgage Tax Receipts to the cities, towns and villages listed in the attached report. The Mortgage Taxes received by County Clerk during the period of October 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005 totaled $37, 569,034.73.
On the motion of Legislator Alvarado seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the item carried 6-0.
A27
An Act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, to convey an existing access road adjacent to the Metro- North Rail Yard and the Croton Point Park for $1.00. The road is currently used as an access road through the Railroad #1 landfill and will be dedicated by the Village as a public thoroughfare.
Based on concerns expressed, it was decided the item would be held until the IMA reflects provisions that address any potential liability and the Act reflects the fact that the road is to be fully accessible by the public.
With a quorum present the Committee on Legislation was called to order at 11:05 am.
B8
A Resolution urging reforms to the Alternative Minimum Tax. It was decided the resolution would be revised by removing the actual names of Westchester’s state and federal representatives and reflect just their offices instead.
For Budget: On the motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins seconded by Legislator Myers, the item carried 7-0.
For Legislation: On the motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins seconded by Legislator Ryan, the item carried 5-0.
With no further business to discuss, the Committee on Legislation adjourned at 11:15 am.
A29/A30/C167(B0045)
An Act amending the 2005 Capital Budget and a related Bond Act issuing $4.5 million in bonds to finance the Putnam Right-of-Way/South County Trailway project. The bonds will fund the cost of the construction of Phase 5 of the South County Trailway, consisting of 2 sections in Yonkers; Barney St. to Tuckahoe Rd. and Dunwoodie Golf Center to the NYC border. There is also an Act authorizing an easement agreement with the City of Yonkers for the construction, use and maintenance of the trailway through a portion of Yonkers’ Redmond Park.
Legislator Stewart-Cousins requested the legislation definitively reflect whether the 16th district will in fact be included in this project or not. A meeting will be held offline on this matter.
On the motion of Legislator Alvarado seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the item carried 6-0.
C148(RG1P2)
$2 million in bonds to fund the cost of the construction and replacement of all existing comfort stations and restroom buildings in various County parks, specifically Blue Mountain Ridge Reservation, Georges Island, Ward Pound Ridge and Kingsland Point Park. The existing restrooms are very old, difficult to clean and have exhibited some structural problems. This item was previously discussed by the Committee.
On the motion of Legislator Abinanti seconded by Legislator Alvarado, the item carried 7-0.
C155(SPC01)
$6,760,000 in bonds to fund the construction of Phase III of the planned replacement, rehabilitation and upgrading of equipment at the Port Chester Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Department anticipates that this project will result in a cost savings of at least 10%.
On the motion of Legislator Abinanti seconded by Legislator Kaplowitz, the item carried 7-0.
C164(BPL11)
An Act authorizing $1,075,000 in bonds, which includes $232,000 in previously authorized bonds to fund the construction cost a one mile asphalt pathway, 3 new footbridges over the Bronx River and 2 underpasses of existing roads that will extend the Bronx River Reservation Trailway from Kensico Dam to the New York City line.
On the motion of Legislator Abinanti seconded by Legislator Myers, the item carried.
Summer Schedule
Committee Chair Kaplowitz suggested the following summer meeting schedule: July 11, August 8 and September 12, 2005 at 10 am. A quorum may be polled for an August 1, 2005 meeting to adopt the Westchester Community College Budget if needed.
With no further no business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 12:03 pm.
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