The County Board met pursuant to adjournment.

The Honorable Kenneth W. Jenkins in the Chair.

The Chairman opened the meeting at {MinutesOpened:h:mm tt} with the salute to our flag and a prayer.

The roll call resulted as follows:

On motion of Mr. Harckham, the following minutes were approved:

There were 3 speakers.

A Bond ACT authorizing the issuance of an additional THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND ($3,270,000) DOLLARS in County bonds to finance Capital Project SPK08-Upgrade/Rehab Highland Ave Pump Station; Design, Construction, Construction Management costs.

This item was referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Government Operations by a unanimous vote.

An ACT authorizing Westchester County to retain the law firm of Harris Beach PLLC to provide bond counsel services to the County of Westchester in an "of counsel" capacity to the County Attorney on an "as needed" basis, for the period commencing upon execution through July 31, 2013.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS.

The Clerk presented the 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.

Appointment of Kimberly Morella as a member of the Westchester County Fair Housing Board for a term to expire December 31, 2012.

This item was severed from the consent agenda.

On motion of Mr. Harckham, this item was laid over under the rules.

Appointment of James Seymour III as a member of the Westchester County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2012.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Appointment of Rocco Totino as a member of the Westchester County Transportation Board for a term to expire December 31, 2014.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of Adam Ochs as a member of the Westchester County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2012.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of Terry Kornblum Singer, AIA as a member of the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors for a term to expire December 31, 2014.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of Drew Fixell as a member of the Westchester County Transportation Board for a term to expire December 31, 2014.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of the Honorable Cecile Singer as an At-large member of the Westchester County Women's Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of Janet Walker as the District 5 Legislative District member of the Westchester County Women's Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Reappointment of Sylvia Escala-DeRosa as a member of the Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

An ACT authorizing the County to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of Peekskill in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the Westchester County Jail.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety and Security.

An ACT authorizing the County to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of Yonkers in order to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation to the Westchester County Jail.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety and Security.

An ACT authorizing Westchester County to renew an Inter-municipal Agreement with Nassau County pursuant to which Westchester County will provide latent print analysis for the Nassau Police Department.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety and Security.

An Amended Bond ACT authorizing the reduction of Bond ACT 125-2006, by THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ($331,400) DOLLARS for Capital Project SM075-Pump Station Rehab Program- Mamaroneck SSD.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Government Operations.

An Amended Bond ACT authorizing the issuance of bonds of the County in an amount not to exceed EIGHT MILLION TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ($8,231,400) DOLLARS, including ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000) DOLLARS in previously authorized bonds of the County for Capital Project SMO75-Pump Station Rehab Program-Mamroneck.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Government Operations.

An Amended Bond ACT authorizing the issuance of up to FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND ($5,700,000) DOLLARS in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project SPK20-Forcemain Rehab- Peekskill Sewer District.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Government Operations.

An ACT authorizing Westchester County to enter into an IMA with one or more local municipalities and/or the additional municipalities on Schedule "A" for the term March 21. 2012-March 20, 2017, whereby the municipality will assign an officer to County's Police Academy as an instructor.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety and Security.

An ACT to authorize the County's Commissioner of Finance to pay Mortgage Tax Receipts to Cities, Towns and Villages.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.

An ACT authorizing the County Attorney to settle the claims of Jennifer Elliott against the County of Westchester, Robert P. Astorino, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Kerry Oristano and Thomas Lauro.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.

AN ACT authorizing the County Attorney and the Commissioner of Finance to compromise the liability of Westchester County to pay Workers' Compensation benefits to a former County employee in lieu of future payments.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Budget & Appropriations.

Forwarding a Journal News article detailing the hardships Westchester families face due to the impending increase in the child care subsidy parent share.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Services.

Forwarding a copy of Judge Robert Rybak's decision regarding the #76 Bus Route Deviation order.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Forwarding a copy of the Westchester County Pest Management Committee's Annual Report, dated March 29, 2012. 

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Energy.

Forwarding a copy of a Joint Petition of Aqua Utilities, Inc and American Water Works Company, Inc for approval of a Stock Purchase Agreement as recorded at a session of the NYS Public Service Commission.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Environment & Energy.

A Resolution approving a Waiver of Section 883.21(h)(2) of the Westchester County Code of Ethics to permit Kerron D. Norman to accept an offer of employment with ANDRUS.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Appointments.

Forwarding correspondence from the Westchester Emergency Communications Association.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Security.

Forwarding correspondence from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment in support of a local law banning the acceptance of hydro-fracking waste in Westchester County.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Environment & Energy and Legislation.

Forwarding a letter from Judge Rybak re: his receipt and return of the DVD recording of the BOL's Public Hearing, regarding the #76 Bus Route in Rye.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Correspondence requesting the BOL Committee's on Public Safety & Security and Government Operations convene a meeting to investigate the lack of traffic control procedures outside the County Center.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Public Safety & Security and Government Operations.

Forwarding a packet of correspondence re: the reproductive health care facilities access legislation.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committees on Community Services and Legislation.

Forwarding correspondence from Westchester Budget Commissioner Soule in response to a press release re: child care cost increases.

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Community Services.

Forwarding correspondence from former County Legislator Martin Rogowsky entitled, "Federal Judge Violates 'Separation of Powers' Doctrine in Housing Ruling."

On motion of Mr. Harckham the above item was received, filed and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

A formal response to the County Executive's veto message for ACT 28-2012, Departmental Authorization for Child Care Subsidy Parent Share Modifications.

This item was received and filed by the Clerk of the Board.

Forwarding the County Executive's veto message regarding an, "ACT directing the County Executive and/or his designee to take certain actions to apprise the County Board's Committee on Government Operations of issues relating to Grasslands North 60 Property."

This item was received and filed by the Clerk of the Board.

Forwarding the County Executive's veto message regarding Local Law Intro No. 5033-2012, a Local Law adding Chapter 425 to the Laws of Westchester County to ensure safe access to reproductive health care facilities. 

This item was received and filed by the Clerk of the Board.

Forwarding correspondence to the Federal Monitor concerning Westchester County's compliance with Judge Cote's (United States District Court) May 3, 2012 Opinion and Order regarding Paragraph 33(g) of the Stipulation and Order of Settlement and Dismissal.

This item was received and filed by the Clerk of the Board.

Appointments; Budget & Appropriations; Community Services; Environment & Energy; Government Operations; Government Reform, Efficiency & Savings; Legislation; Public Safety & Security; Rules

A Resolution granting a waiver of the Westchester County Code of Ethics to permit former County employee, Richard Stiller to accept employment with the White Plains Bus Company.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS.

On motion of Ms. Marcotte, this item was laid over under the rules.

Appointment of Carol Ann Kope as an "owner-representative" member of the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2012. 

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS.

Ms. Shimsky presented the Resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was carried by the following vote.

An ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of New Rochelle Youth Bureau for the provision of positive youth development services.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ms. Myers and Ms. Williams presented the 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.

An ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of Peekskill Youth Bureau for the provision of positive youth development services.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ms. Williams presented the 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.

An ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of White Plains Youth Bureau Clubmen Higher Aims Program for the provision of positive youth development services.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ms. Williams presented the 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.

An ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of White Plains Youth Bureau Healthy & Fit For Life for the provision of positive youth development services.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ms. Williams presented the 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.

An ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the City of White Plains Youth Bureau Step Up! Program For the provision of positive youth development services.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ms. Williams presented the 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.

A Resolution directing the County Executive to reserve a portion of the North 60 parcel for the development of a residential and educational facility for developmentally-disabled children.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

On motion of Mr. Smith, this item was laid over under the rules.

On the proposed modification to the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of one (1) parcel of property located in the Town of Cortlandt-Pierce Street. [Public Hearing set for June 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.]

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS

RESOLUTION ___________-2012                            VOTE ___________

A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND ($5,700,000) DOLLARS which includes EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND ($800,000) DOLLARS in previously authorized bonds of the County to finance Capital Project SH075-Pump Station Rehab Program-Hutchinson Sewer District.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS.

Ms. Myers presented the report and Bond Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the Bond Act adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote.

An ACT amending Act No. 25-2011 increasing the 'not to exceed' amount under an Agreement with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP and the County of Westchester for legal representation in the lawsuit entitled CSEA et al. v. County of Westchester, et al., Index No. 2629/11. 

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS.

On motion of Mr. Harckham, this item was laid over under the rules.

An ACT authorizing the County Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Florim Lajqi and Viktor Ula v.the City of Yonkers, the County of Westchester and Asplundh Brush Control Co.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS.

Ms. Myers presented the 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.

An ACT approving certain financial terms and conditions of employment requiring legislative approval by law in a Collective Bargaining Agreement for those County employees represented by Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Submitted by COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

On motion of Ms. Myers, this item was recommitted to both committees.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Board to seek Declaratory Judgment regarding the Laws of Westchester County Chapter 188- Modifications to Franchise Agreements-Bus Routes.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON RULES.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid over under the rules.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Board to seek Declaratory Judgment regarding the Laws of Westchester County Chapter 110- Confirmation of Appointments.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON RULES.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid over under the rules.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Board to seek Declaratory Judgment regarding ACT 2009-155, Procedures for Housing Stipulation Order.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON RULES.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid over under the rules.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Board to seek Declaratory Judgment regarding Local Law 2012-6-A & C Modifications.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON RULES.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid over under the rules.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Board to seek Declaratory Judgment regarding the Laws of Westchester County Chapter 167-Additions by the County Board to Capital Projects.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON RULES.

On motion of Mr. Maisano, this item was laid over under the rules.

BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND ($380,000) DOLLARS in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project B0086-Equip/Control Systems Upgrades, Central Heating, Valhalla Campus-DESIGN and ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

On motion of Mr. Jenkins, this item was recommitted to both committees.

A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of up to FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND($441,000) DOLLARS to finance the design associated with Capital Project P0025- rehabilitation of the Bronx River Parkway over Bronx River Parkway to Cross County Parkway.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

On motion of Mr. Jenkins, this item was recommitted to both committees.

A BOND Act authorizing the issuance of SEVENTY THOUSAND ($70,000.00) DOLLARS in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project RB127 - the cost of Design of improvements of approximately 0.41 miles of Fort Hill Road in the City of Yonkers.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

On motion of Mr. Jenkins, this item was recommitted to both committees.

A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of up to TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($237,500) Dollars to finance the Design with associated Capital Project RB03D -Rehabilitation of the bridge located at Palmer Road over the Bronx River, Yonkers/Bronxville.

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

On motion of Mr. Jenkins, this item was recommitted to both committees.

A "Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County in relation to enforcement of the Westchester County Fair Housing Law."  (Public Hearing set for June 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Local Law Intro 5135.)

Submitted by COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.

Mr. Ryan presented the Resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was carried by the following vote.

ALL LEGISLATORS: Eleanor Boland

HON. DAVID GELFARB: Marie J. Niedziaklek, Annette L. Shallo, Matthew Delzio, Michael Falkenstein

LEGISLATORS HARCKHAM, MYERS, PEREZ & JENKINS: Mary Richardson Kennedy

HON. MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ: Martin J. "Joe" Burke, Jr., Jean Craighead Geroge

LEGISLATORS RYAN AND A. WILLIAMS: Peter Becerra

LEGISLATORS SHIMSKY AND A. WILLIAMS: Steve Belasco

LEGISLATORS SHIMSKY AND KAPLOWITZ: George Mandel

HON. MICHAEL SMITH: Helen M. Hoffarth, Josephine Pecora, Angelina "Angie" Carrozza, Louis W. Mancuso

HON. BERNICE SPRECKMAN: Paul Williams, William Godfrey

HON. ALFREDA WILLIAMS: Robert Bogart,  Emanuel Massarella, Clarence "Mickey" Michell

HON. JOHN TESTA AND HON. WILLIAM RYAN: Thomas P. Colvin, Ruth c. Dyckman

On motion of Mr. Harckham, 2nd District, the Board adjourned at {MinutesClosed:h:mm tt} to meet on June 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.