COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS
MINUTES: JUNE 6, 2005
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS MEMBERS: Acting Chair: Wishnie; Legislators: Abinanti, Bronz, LaMotte, Myers, Oros, Rogowsky, Spreckman, Stewart-Cousins
PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS: Chair: Wishnie; Legislators: Rogowsky, Spreckman
TECHNOLOGY MEMBERS: Chair: LaMotte; Legislators: Pinto, Rogowsky
IN ATTENDANCE: CE’s office: B. Randolph, A. Neuman; Budget: K. Carrano, L. Bennett, A. Vietro, J. Arnett, F. Piskorowski; IT: Dr. Jacknis, A. Elliott, K. Foster, J. Elliott; DEF: J. Morris; Finance: P. Pucillo, S. Broege; LWV: B. Strauss; K. Eddings, Journal News;; BOL: B. Boland, S. Bass, R. Indelicato, S. Vanderberg
With a quorum present, the Budget and Appropriations Committee was called to order at 10:11 a.m.
MINUTES
On the motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the minutes for May 16 and May 23, 2005 were approved 6-0.
ITEM A1
A package of court ordered refunds totaling $1,060,046.15 to be paid by the Commissioner of Finance, a large portion of this amount will be paid to the City of White Plains.
On the motion of Legislator Bronz seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the item carried 6-0.
A10
An Act authorizing the County to enter into cooperation agreements to qualify the listed municipalities to receive Community Development Block Grant funds as an Urban County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during Fiscal Years 2006-2008 (May 1, 2006-April 30, 2009).
On the motion of Legislator Bronz seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the item carried 7-0. Legislators Spreckman and LaMotte voted without prejudice.
Due to an oversight in scheduling, the Committee on Community Affairs agreed to draft a letter releasing the item to the Budget & Appropriations Committee for sole consideration ensuring the item is “Blue Sheeted” for the evening’s scheduled BOL meeting.
A12
A Resolution transferring funds within various County departments in the amount of $4,663,929. Only Committee approval is necessary for these transfers, which are required to complete the 2004 fiscal year on a sound financial basis.
On the motion of Legislator Myers seconded by Legislator Bronz, the item carried 7-0.
A28
An Act amending the 2004 Operating Budget by transferring funds between various departments totaling $10,266,548 in appropriations. The Department of Public Safety will be appropriated $1,798,000 for parkway patrol positions on State-owned parkways. The County budgeted the program’s 2004 funding in a trust account pending notification of its inclusion in the State’s 2004 -2005 Budget, allowing for the County’s reimbursement. The program was ultimately deleted from the State’s budget requiring the County to finance it through its own operating budget using the Advance to Grants account to make the trust account whole. The Department’s Overtime account also requires an additional appropriation of $1,541,518 due to contract increases arbitrated during 2004. $1,893,700 is required in the Retirement Systems, $370,000 in the FICA account; $4,075,000 is required in the Health Insurance account and $600,000 in other miscellaneous transfers in various departments.
On the motion of Legislator LaMotte seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the item carried 8-0.
C160(SNR20)
An Amended Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $6 million in bonds, which includes $1 million previously authorized to fund the cost of construction of the rehab of the Mamaroneck and New Rochelle Twin Sludge Forcemains.
On the motion of Legislator Myers seconded by Legislator Spreckman, the item carried 8-0.
With a quorum present the Committee on Public Safety was called to order at 10:45 am.
A22
An Act authorizing the expenditure of $2,485,000 in Enhanced 911 (E-911) surcharge funds for the operation of the E-911 system in Westchester for Fiscal Year 2005.
For Budget: On the motion of Legislator Rogowsky seconded by Legislator Oros, the item carried 8-0.
For Public Safety: On the motion of Legislator Rogowsky seconded by Legislator Spreckman, the item carried 3-0.
The Committee on Public Safety adjourned and with a quorum present, the Committee on Technology was called to order at 10:55 am.
C142(BIT03)
An Act issuing $1.2 million in bonds to fund the purchase of New Desk Top systems including new and replacement desktop and laptop computers. The department anticipates purchasing approximately 1,000 units.
The County’s has a program whereby older pc’s are shared with community groups throughout county or sold on e-bay (sans keyboards and mice).
A schedule of these proceeds was requested.
For Budget: On the motion of Legislator Myers seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins, the item carried 8-0.
For Technology: On the motion of Legislator Rogowsky seconded by Legislator Pinto, the item carried 3-0.
C143(BIT06)
An Act issuing $500,000 in bonds to finance the purchase of Computer equipment including, data storage devices and systems; large server equipment and scanners; departmental servers and small scanners; exchange servers as well as spares and replacements.
For Budget: On the motion of Legislator LaMotte seconded by Legislator Spreckman, the item carried 8-0.
For Technology: On the motion of Legislator Pinto seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, the item carried 3-0.
A&C
The following items on the June 9, 2005 calendar were discussed:
#2: Contract regarding architectural services for re-organizational Assessment for County Clerk, White Plains. Board Chair Ryan will be asked to request this item be withdrawn until the Count Clerk Elect takes office.
#8: An agreement with the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group, this item will be held until info previously requested by a member is received.
#13: An Amended agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, this item will be held.
#15: Amending IT contract with Motorola, this item will be held.
#16: Name change for WIHD discussion was had on this item.
With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 11:21 am.
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