AGENDA NINTH DAY REGULAR MEETING


(Version 06-5-15:41:20)

JUNE 9, 2009

1.  ROLL CALL – 9:30 AM

2.  SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3.  INVOCATION

4.  PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

·         Indicates copies distributed to all Legislators

 

Suffolk County Executive Pro Forma Resolutions:

No. 58-2009 – Accepting and appropriating State forfeiture funds in the amount of $1,460.00 on behalf of the Suffolk Police Department and District Attorney’s Office.

No. 59-2009 – Accepting and appropriating State forfeiture funds in the amount of $4,691.00 on behalf of the Suffolk Police Department and District Attorney’s Office.

No. 60-2009 – Accepting and appropriating State forfeiture funds in the amount of $3,020.00 on behalf of the Suffolk Police Department and District Attorney’s Office.

No.61-2009 – Accepting and appropriating Federal forfeiture revenues deposited with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $114,028.52.

No. 62-2009 – Accepting and appropriating State forfeiture funds in the amount of $793.00 on behalf of the Suffolk Police Department and Districts Attorney’s Office.

No. 63-2009 – Accepting and appropriating State forfeiture funds in the amount of $3,100.00 on behalf of the Suffolk Police Department and District Attorney’s Office.

No. 64-2009 – Accepting and appropriating Federal asset forfeiture funds on behalf of the Suffolk County Police Department from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the amount of $1,267,231.85. 

 

5.   STATEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS BY COUNTY LEGISLATORS

 

6.   PUBLIC PORTION UNTIL 11:00 AM AND AGAIN EITHER BEFORE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, IF NECESSARY. ENDS AT 6:00 PM IF NOT PRIOR TO VOTE ON LEGISLATION

 

7.   2010-2012 CAPITAL BUDGET AND PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

 

8.   CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

 

9.   CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES, TOGETHER WITH COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

10.  2:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

11.  SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR LOCAL LAWS

 

12.  REPORTS AND STATEMENTS FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, AND/OR COMMISSIONERS, DIRECTORS, DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS, DIVISION OR DEPARTMENT HEADS OF ANY COUNTY OFFICE, AGENCY, OR DEPARTMENT;  ANY STATEMENTS BY ANY VILLAGE, TOWN, COUNTY, STATE, OR FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIAL; AND INTERVIEWS OF ANY NOMINEES TO ANY COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES AT WHICH TIME THEY MAY BE QUESTIONED BY COUNTY LEGISLATORS

 

13.  CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS GENERALLY

 

14.  CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS

 

15.  REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

 
16.  ADJOURNMENT
 
 

The Clerk advises the Affidavits of Publication
are in proper order for the following Public Hearings:

Procedural Motion 9 – Authorizing the inclusion of new parcels into existing Agricultural Districts in the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southampton and Southold.  (Lindsay)  (Recessed from 5/12)

I.R. 1290 – A Local Law to enact a grading policy for food establishments.  (Losquadro)  Assigned to Health & Human Services  (Recessed from 5/12)

I.R. 1314 – A Local Law to authorize a County registry for domestic violence offenders.  Assigned to Public Safety (Recessed from 5/12)

I.R. 1415 – A Local Law banning the sale of drop-side cribs in Suffolk County.  (Horsley)  Assigned to Consumer Protection (Recessed from 5/12)

I.R. 1418 – A Local Law to reduce the use of disposable bags by retail stores.  (Viloria-Fisher) Assigned to Environment, Planning & Agriculture

I.R. 1458 – A Charter Law to amend the Drinking Water Protection Program to increase the allocation for property tax relief.  (Alden)  Assigned to Budget & Finance

Setting the date for the following public hearing:
June 19, 2009, 11:00 A.M., in the Rose Caracappa Auditorium, Hauppauge, NY:

2009-2010 Suffolk County Community College Budget

 

Setting the date for the following public hearings:
June 23, 2009, 2:30 P.M., in the S.C Community College Riverhead Culinary Arts Center:

2009 – 2010 Suffolk County Community College Budget

I.R. 1467 – A Local Law authorizing an optional lag payroll for certain Elected County Officials.  (Co. Exec.)  Assigned to Budget & Finance

I.R. 1485 – A Charter Law to prevent double taxation for public safety services in certain towns and villages.  (Romaine)  Assigned to Public Safety

I.R. 1508 – A Local Law amending Chapter 278A of the Suffolk County Code addressing invasive non-native plant species.  (Schneiderman)  Assigned to Environment, Planning & Agriculture

I.R. 1545 – A Local Law requiring fairness in cooperative home ownership.  (Co. Exec.)  Assigned to Ways & Means

I.R. 1546 – A Local Law establishing the Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay.  (Co. Exec.)  Assigned to Environment, Planning & Agriculture

 

CONSENT  CALENDAR

 

BUDGET & FINANCE

1424.

To readjust, compromise, and grant refunds and charge-backs on real property correction of errors by: County Legislature (Control No. 810-2009).  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION & ENERGY

1440.

Accepting and appropriating a 100% reimbursed grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program and authorizing the County Executive to execute agreements.  (Co. Exec.) 

 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1429.

Amending the 2009 Adopted Operating Budget to accept and appropriate additional 100% State Aid from the New York State Office of Mental Health for Skills Unlimited, Inc. (Co. Exec.)

 

 

1430.

Amending the 2009 Adopted Operating Budget to accept and appropriate additional 100% State Aid from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, Inc. for the purchase of surveillance equipment.  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

1453.

Accepting and appropriating a 100% reimbursed grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an Emergency Shelter Grants Program and authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement.  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

LABOR, WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

1452.

Accepting and appropriating a 100% reimbursed grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the County Executive to execute agreements.  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

1465.

Accepting and appropriating a grant in the amount of $358,500 from the New York State Office of Homeland Security for the State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (SLETPP FFY2008) with 100% support.  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

WAYS & MEANS

1421.

Authorizing the sale, pursuant to Local Law No.16-1976, of real property acquired under Section 46 of the Suffolk County Tax Act Vincent Bruno and Martha Bruno, his wife and Marie Valerio, as joint tenants with right of survivorship (SCTM No. 0100-059.00-02.00-049.002).  (Co. Exec.)

 

 

1451.

Authorizing certain technical correction to Adopted Resolution No. 87-2009.  (Co. Exec.) 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS TABLED SUBJECT TO CALL
1987-08

Authorizing the conveyance of County-owned surplus unused right of way fronting a parcel of land having a Suffolk County Tax Map Identification Number of District 0200 Section 726.00 Block 07.00 Lot 006.000 pursuant to Section 125 of the New York State Highway Law.  (Co. Exec.)  WAYS & MEANS  **JUNE 9, 2009**

   
1023.

Directing the Suffolk County Sewer Agency and Department of Public Works to finalize the creation of Sewer District No. 4 – Smithtown Galleria.  (Kennedy) PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION  **DECEMBER 16 2008**

   

RESOLUTIONS TABLED TO JUNE 9, 2009

1205.

Enhancing Administrative budget deficit control.  (Co. Exec.) BUDGET & FINANCE

 

 

1225.

Authorizing the County Executive to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Brookhaven in connection with the maintenance of a parcel located in Swan Lake County Park.  (Eddington) PARKS & RECREATION

 

 

1356.

Appropriating funds through the issuance of serial bonds for the expansion and improvements to Suffolk County Sewer District No. 18 Hauppauge Industrial (CP 8126).  (Co. Exec.) PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION

 

 

1356A.

Pending Bond Resolution

 

 

1363.

Amending the Adopted 2009 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, from the program ending November 30, 2007, amending the 2009 Capital Budget and Program, and appropriating funds in connection with stormwater remediation to County Road 36, South County Road, at Patchogue and Bellport  Bays, Phase I, Town of Brookhaven (CP 8240.321).  (Co. Exec.)  ENVIRONMENT, PLANNING & AGRICULTURE

 

 

1409.

Authorizing the granting of a permanent easement to the Selden Fire District across County-owned property (SCTM No. 0200-538.00-05.00-001.005).  (Beedenbender) WAYS & MEANS

 

 

INTRODUCTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR JUNE 9, 2009
MEETING OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE

 

 

BUDGET & FINANCE

1416.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds to Tri-Community Youth Agency CAST Program.  (D’Amaro)

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1417.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds to the Tordik-Diederich-Duffield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4927.  (Beedenbender)

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1419.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds for Venettes Cultural Workshop.  (Gregory)

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1435.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds to Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. (Montano) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1449.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds within the 2009 Adopted Budget. (Browning) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1450.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds to Fischer-Hewins VFW Post 6249 and to Kevin Williams Memorial Foundation and to Heritage Trust and to St. Jude Council Knights of Columbus.  (Losquadro) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1457.

Reinstating the July 2009 Step increase for employees who are excluded from Organized Bargaining Units and instituting a lag payroll in 2009 for Bargaining Units 21 and 30 (Management and Confidential Employees, respectively and exclusive of the Suffolk County Community College and Employees of the Board of Elections) to address revenue shortfalls and avoid a reduction in workforce.  (Lindsay)

Committee Vote:  Yes 3 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0 Recused  2 (D’Amaro, Kennedy)

 

 

1459.

Authorizing a voluntary lag payroll for elected officials.  (Cooper) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1466.

Amending the 2009 Operating Budget and transferring funds to the Middle Country Youth Association.  (Beedenbender) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION & ENERGY

1346.

Appointing Thomas J. Germano to the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees.  (Pres. Off.)

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1438.

To appoint Shenole Latimer as a member of the Suffolk County Citizens Advisory Board for the Arts.  (Browning) 

Committee Vote:  Yes 5 No 0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

ENVIRONMENT, PLANNING & AGRICULTURE

1120.

Authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) – Hamlet Greens/Active Recreation/Historic and/or Cultural Park component – Grace Presbyterian Church property, Town of Brookhaven (SCTM No. 0200-392.00-04.00-017.000 p/o). (Beedenbender) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1376.

Authorizing the acquisition of Farmland Development Rights under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) for the Delea, F. Sasso and estate of E. Sasso property – Delea Sod Farm Town of Riverhead – (SCTM No. 0600-017.00-05.00-004.005 p/o). (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1446.

Authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) – open space component – for the Najdek property – Southaven County Park addition – Town of Brookhaven – (SCTM No. 0200-666.00-01.00-023.001).  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1463.

Authorizing Suffolk County to enter into an Intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Southold in connection with planning for the Bay to Sound Integrated Trails Initiative – Land Stewardship Project (CP 8713.110).  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

LABOR, WORKFORCE, & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

1410.

Adopting Local Law No.    -2009, A Local Law to amend the Living Wage Law and establish new date for Cost Of Living Adjustment.  (Pres. Off.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1428.

Authorizing the sale of County-owned real property pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law to the Town of Babylon for affordable housing purposes.  (Co. Exec.)  

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

PARKS & RECREATION

1434.

Appointing Donald B. McKay as a member of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission (Trustee No. 13).  (Cooper) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

1311.

Adopting Local Law No.    -2009, A Local Law to implement a Red Light Camera Program. (Lindsay)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1443.

Approving the reappointment of Nayyar Imam as a member of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1444.

Approving the reappointment of Rachel Davis as a member of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1445.

Approving the reappointment of Gary Mar as a member of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1464.

Approving the reappointment of Rabbi Steven A. Moss as Chair of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION

1139.

Adopting Local Law No.     -2009, A Local Law to ensure safe operations of helicopters.  (Romaine)

Committee Vote: Yes 4  No  1 (Beedenbender) Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1431.

Amending the 2009 Capital Budget and Program and appropriating funds in connection with reconstruction of CR 94, Nugent Drive Culvert (CP 5371.318).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1431A.

Pending Bond Resolution

 

 

1433.

Approving maps and authorizing the acquisition of lands together with Findings and Determinations pursuant to Section 204 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, in connection with the acquisition of properties for intersection improvements on CR 67, Motor Parkway at Adams Avenue, Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York (CP 3301). (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1437.

Authorizing Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Program at H. Lee Dennison Executive Office Building and Cohalan Court Complex.  (Alden) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1439.

Directing the Suffolk County Sewer Agency to prepare maps, plans, reports and make recommendations in accordance with Article 5-A to form a sewer district at Montauk Highway in Mastic/Shirley.  (Browning) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1448.

Authorizing execution of agreement by the Administrative Head of Suffolk County Sewer District No. 12 - Birchwood-Holbrook with the owner of 44 Warren Avenue - Ronkonkoma (BR-1615).  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1454.

Authorizing a feasibility study evaluating the MTA’s assumption of Suffolk County Transit Bus Service.  (Horsley)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1462.

Amending the 2009 Capital Budget and Program and appropriating funds in connection with alternative fuel infrastructure and compressed natural gas vehicles (CP 5602).  (Co. Exec.)

 Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1462A.

Pending Bond Resolution

 

 

VETERANS & SENIORS

1455.

Authorizing the filing of a grant application on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for federal capital assistance for the purchase of vans for its transportation programs and amending the 2009 Operating Budget and amending the 2009 Capital Budget to provide funds for the purchase of vans for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) (CP 5658).  (Browning)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

WAYS & MEANS

1316.

Adopting Local Law No.    -2009, A Local Law to clarify seven day rule requirements.  (D’Amaro)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1325.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Local Law No. 13-1976 Gemeron, LLC (SCTM No. 0200-853.00-01.00-068.000).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1420.

Requesting legislative approval of a contract award to provide Recovery Identification and Subrogation Services for the Department of Audit and Control.  (Pres. Off.)

Committee Vote: DWR  Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1422.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law – Town of Brookhaven (SCTM No. 0200-389.00-02.00-016.000).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1423.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law – Town of Brookhaven (SCTM No. 0200-389.00-02.00-018.000).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1425.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law – Town of Smithtown (SCTM No. 0800-054.00-05.00-035.000).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1426.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law – Town of Brookhaven (SCTM No. 0200-185.00-06.00-025.001).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

1427.

Sale of County-owned real estate pursuant to Local Law No. 13-1976 Richard DeFilippis (SCTM No. 0200-099.00-08.00-020.000).  (Co. Exec.)

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1441.

Authorizing a lease for continued use of County facilities at Police Headquarters in Yaphank by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1442.

Authorizing the extension of the lease of premises located at 124 Sills Road, Yaphank, NY for use by the Department of Health Services-Environmental Quality.  (Co. Exec.)

 

Committee Vote: DWR Yes 3  No  2 (Nowick, Alden) Abstain 0 Not Present 0

 

 

1447.

Authorizing the second Ballpark License, Management and Operations Agreement between the Long Island Ducks Professional Baseball Club, LLC. and the County of Suffolk.  (Co. Exec.) 

Committee Vote: Yes 5 No  0 Abstain 0 Not Present 0