COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2006; 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair: Swanson. Members: Bronz, Oros, Pinto, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins. Staff: Vita; Abinanti, Boland, Kriss. CEO’s office: Randolph.
GUESTS: Peter Borducci-Appointee-Electrical Licensing Board; Emmeline Rocha-Sinha-Nominee for WCHCC Board of Directors; Alfredo S. Quintero-Nominee-WCHCC.
Mrs. Swanson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS
ELECTRICAL LICENSING BOARD:
Peter Borducci: A resident of Bronxville, New York and has bee appointed by the CE to serve the term from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. He is the owner and President of Solar Electric Systems, Inc., located in White Plains. He holds a Master Electrician License in Westchester and Putnam counties, and in New York City. He is affiliated with the Westchester County Chamber of Commerce since 1998 and served as a member of various Electrical Contractors Boards.
Mr. Pinto highly recommends Mr. Borducci to this Board noting that he would make an exception bi-partisan member as he served well on the Tuckahoe Electrical Board, which is non defunct.
Mr. Ryan said he has an excellent resume and is impressed with his various affiliations in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam over the years.
Mrs. Bronz stated her concerns about apprentice programs and Mr. Borducci said apprentices do not possess a license, but he does allow journeymen to work under his license until training is complete.
Mrs. Swanson thanked Mr. Borducci for taking time from his busy schedule and noted that he will be notified of the committee's decision.
On the motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Bronz, the committee agreed to approve his appointment to the Electrical Licensing Board. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes Submitted by: Emilia Vita
Approved:
REAPPOINTMENTS
The following were approved for re-appointment to their respective Boards by a 5-0 vote. Motion by Legislator Bronz, seconded by Legislator Pinto.
· Vivian Sebastian-Hispanic Advisory Board;
· Dennis Whetsel-Community Services Board;
· Marge Leffler-Domestic Violence Council;
· Andrea Kocsis-Community Services Board;
· Monica Scantlebury, M.D. -African American Advisory Board;
· M. Paul Redd-Human Rights Commission;
· Nell Taylor-Women's Advisory Board;
· Thomas Belfiore-Traffic Safety Board.
AGENDA REFERRALS:
DESIGNATION OF DEPUTIES (3/13/06): The Designation of Deputies listed are received and filed by motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Bronz. Motion carried 5-0:
The Department of Environmental Facilities; the Office of the District Attorney;
The Office of the County Executive; the Department of Transportation; and the
Department of Senior Programs & Services.
PLUMBING EXAMINER'S BOARD: The appointment of Ralph Butler (1/23/06) has been removed due to residency requirements. Item received & Filed on the motion of Legislator Pinto, seconded by Legislator Bronz; motion carried 5-0
WESTCHESTER HEALTH CARE CORPORATION NOMINEES:
Emmeline Rocha-Sinha is a resident of Chappaqua, New York, and has been recommended by the County Executive for a voting position on the WCHCC Board of Directors. Ms. Rocha-Sinhau has been employed with M.B.I. for 20 years and was recommended by the Chief of Government Relations who knew the County was looking for someone with a hospital background, experience in health care and in financial and insurance financing. She met Richard Berman several years ago through another venue and is familiar with his background and expertise in the health field. She had mentioned to him at the time, which she would like to contribute to resolve the crisis at the Medical Center.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins asked about her flexibility to attend Board meetings. Although Ms. Rocha-Sinha was unable to speak with Mr. Richard Weill, who formally held this position, when she spoke about Mr. Berman's vision for the hospital, she would like to get the Medical Center back to its original status. She has championed many causes and achieved her goals.
Mr. Ryan spoke with Mr. Weill and he commended Ms. Rocha-Sinha for her expertise and said she would be an exceptional member and an asset to the Hospital Board.
He asked what attracted her to the Medical Center in the middle of a turn around. She said in the private sector, in the health care section, she has worked with many hospitals and was very interested and thought it to be very important to give back to the community a hospital that is both effective and reputable. The Medical Center's reputation has been improving and with Mr. Berman at the helm, she would like to contribute to the success of the hospital.
Ms. Rocha-Sinhau replied to Mr. Rogowsky's concerns with the big issue of Medicare, and she would be prepared to do a study on the problems and resolved them.
Mr. Ryan explained the process of the Board of Legislator's involvement with the governance of the Medical Center. Mrs. Swanson mentioned the number of outside agencies that also come into play at the hospital and Mrs. Stewart-Cousins want to be sure the financial status is fulfilled. Mrs. Rocha-Sinha is willing to take on the responsibility to resolve the crisis at the Medical Center.
Mrs. Swanson mentioned that there is a time frame for the Board to make their decision and thanked Mrs. Rocha-Sinha for her time and will contact her of their decision.
Alfred Quintero: Is a resident of Dobbs Ferry, New York, and was recommend by Deputy County Executive Larry Schwartz. When he learned about the hospitals crisis and read about the turnaround, he was glad to hear that the issues facing the hospital were not as bleak as they were 2 years ago. He said he can be flexible with his time and is willing to accommodate to the position.
Mr. Ryan briefly explained the requirements of the position that meets one a month, Board members are asked to serve on the various committees, and there are some evening commitments He asked Mr. Quintero what attracts him to a troubled institution.
Mr. Quintero enjoys what he does, (municipal bonds expertise), the hospital is beyond funds and opposed to expansion, so he would like the opportunity to analyses the Medical Center and get to the core of the problem. He said he would be able to provide insight to the troubled areas and mentioned that although he is not familiar with health care, he can offer a financial background.
Mrs. Stewart-Cousins asked if it would make a difference if he was chosen as a non-voting or voting member, and he replied it would not make a difference.
Mrs. Swanson appreciates his time and on short notice taken on such a busy, him taking the time on short notice and will be in touch with the outcome of the meeting.
The members of the committee agreed that all the nominees are accomplished in their careers and they are experts in their own fields. They will take this information to their respective caucus for discussion.
On the motion of Legislator Ryan, seconded by Legislator Pinto, the committee recessed at 5:20 p.m.
At 5: 45 p.m., the committee reconvened and agreed to appoint Joseph Tomaino and Herman Geist as the two new voting members of the Westchester Health Care Corporation.
After a brief discussion and no other business to discuss, the committee adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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