THIRTEENTH DAY
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
the County Legislature of Suffolk County, New York, held in the County Center,
Riverhead, New York, at 5:30 p.m., pursuant to notice duly given.
The meeting was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Presiding Officer Tonna.
The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: Legislators Caracciolo, Caracappa, Haley,
Foley, Lindsay, Fields, Alden, Crecca, D’Andre, Bishop, Binder, Cooper, Postal,
and Tonna. Legislators *Guldi, *Towle, *Fisher, and *Carpenter being absent.
Pledge of Allegiance followed by
invocation.
*5:31 p.m. - Legislator Towle arrived.
*5:32 p.m. - Legislator Carpenter arrived.
*5:45 p.m. - Legislator Fisher arrived.
*6:00 p.m. - Legislator Guldi arrived.
COMMUNICATIONS:
* Indicates copies distributed to all Legislators
Suffolk County Executive Pro Forma Resolutions:
No. 52-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating money market interest totaling $800.47 which was earned on
Federal asset forfeiture funds
deposited with the Suffolk County Treasurer on behalf of the Suffolk
County Sheriff’s Department.
No. 53-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating money market interest totaling $15,144.73 which was earned on
Federal asset forfeiture funds deposited
with the Suffolk County Treasurer on behalf of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s
Department.
No. 54-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating Federal asset forfeiture funds on behalf of the Suffolk
County Sheriff’s Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount
of $272.68.
No. 55-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating interest totaling $27,927.63, which was earned on Federal
asset forfeiture funds deposited with the Suffolk County Treasurer on behalf of
the Suffolk County Police Department.
No. 56-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating additional grant funds on behalf of the Suffolk County
Department of Health Services from the New York State Office of Health for 100%
cost of living increases for several mental health contract agencies in the
amount of $1,871.00.
No. 57-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating an amendment to the College budget for a grant award from the
Hudson Valley Community College for a Verizon/Next Step Program 100% reimbursed
by private funds at Suffolk County Community College in the amount of
$4,325.00.
No. 58-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating an amendment to the College budget for a grant award from the
State University of New York for an Educational Opportunity Program 100%
reimbursed by State funds at Suffolk County Community College in the amount of
$1,475.00
No. 59-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating interest accrued on State asset forfeiture funds deposited
with the Suffolk County Treasurer on behalf of the Suffolk County District
Attorney's Office in the amount of $7,995.37.
No. 60-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating additional 100% Federal grant of $194 from the New York State
Department of Health for the Mammography Inspection Program.
No. 61-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating an unconditional gift of a car video system valued at
$4,100.00 donated by the village of Islandia on behalf of the Suffolk County
Police Department.
No. 62-2000 – Accepting
and appropriating interest totaling $19,612.37, which was earned on State asset
forfeiture funds deposited with the Suffolk County Treasurer on behalf of the
Suffolk County Police Department.
No. 63-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating Federal asset forfeiture funds on behalf of the Suffolk
County Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of
$52,436.39.
No. 64-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating Federal asset forfeiture funds on behalf of the Suffolk
County Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of
$1,766.25.
No. 65-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating Federal asset forfeiture funds on behalf of the Suffolk
County Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of
$2,724.85.
No. 66-2001 – Accepting
and appropriating Federal forfeiture revenues on behalf of the Suffolk County
District Attorney's Office in the amount of $8,395.73.
Suffolk County Department of Planning, Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ):
* CEQ recommendation
concerning SEQRA classifications of legislative resolutions laid on the table
June 5, 2001 and June 26, 2001.
* CEQ review of various
proposed planning and improvements at County Park facilities.
* CEQ review of proposed
NYSDEC consent order for Sewer District 18 – Hauppauge Industrial – Town of
Smithtown.
* CEQ review of proposed
ocean grounding beds at Smith Point County Park, Fire Island, Town of
Brookhaven.
* CEQ review of
proposed restoration/renovation plans
for the Timber Point Clubhouse and Golf Course, Town of Islip.
* Charles J. Bartha, P.E., Commissioner, SCDPW – Minutes of the
Sewer Agency meeting held on June 27, 2001.
Fleet Bank as Investment Manager:
Statement of Vanderbilt Museum Trust Fund for period of June 1-31, 2001.
NYS Public Service Commission: At a session held on June 29, 2001 –
Case 99-G-1469 – petition of the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and KeySpan Gas
East Corp. for a multi-year restructuring agreement – Order Delaying Outreach
and Education Program.
NYS Public Service Commission: At a session held on June 26, 2001 –
Case 99-G-1469 - petition of the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and KeySpan Gas
East Corp. for a multi-year restructuring agreement – Confirming Order.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (7:00 P.M.)
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1343-01--Authorization of rate alterations for the North
Ferry Co., Inc., for ferry boat service between Shelter Island Heights, New
York, and the Village of Greenport, in the Town of Southold, New York. (P.O.) (No
SEQRA required) (Recessed from
6/26/01). CLOSED.
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1490-01--Adopting Local Law No. 2001, a local law to establish healthy
bottled water labeling law.
(Alden) (SEQRA Complete) (Recessed from
6/26/01). RECESSED.
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1494-01--Adopting Local Law No. 2001, a charter law to promote smart
growth by diversifying composition of County Planning Commission. (Fields)
(SEQRA Complete) (Recessed from 6/26/01). CLOSED.
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1510-01--Approving renewal
and extension of ferry license and fares for Tony’s Freight Service, Inc. (P.O.)
(No SEQRA Required). CLOSED.
Presiding Officer Tonna announced that public hearings would be
held on AUGUST 28, 2001, AT 2:30
P.M., AT THE WILLIAM H. ROGERS LEGISLATURE BUILDING, HAUPPAUGE, NY, for
the following:
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1725-01--Authorization of
alteration of rates for North Ferry, Co., Inc.
(P.O.)
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1790-01--Adopting Local Law
No. 2001, a local law to establish
lamp light conservation policy to conserve energy. (Cooper)
PUBLIC HEARING regarding Intro. No. 1792-01--Adopting
Local Law No. 2001, a local law to
establish “Three Strikes You Are Out” cancellation of County Occupational
Licenses for violators of employment laws. (Caracappa)
Ms.
Fields made a motion to override Resolution No. 603-01 (Intro. Res. No. 1594-01),
seconded by Mr. Foley. On a roll call
vote: 9 Legislators in favor; 8
opposed, Mr. Caracappa, Mr. Haley, Mr. Alden, Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Crecca, Mr.
D’andre, Mr. Binder, and Mr. Tonna; 1 absent, Mr. Towle. Motion to override not adopted.
Ms.
Fields made a motion to override Resolution No. 604-01 (Intro. Res. No.
1595-01), seconded by Ms. Postal. On a
roll call vote: 9 Legislators in favor;
8 opposed, Mr. Caracappa, Mr. Haley, Mr. Alden, Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Crecca, Mr.
D’andre, Mr. Binder, and Mr. Tonna; 1 absent, Mr. Towle. Motion to override not adopted.
Mr. Towle offered
the following resolution, seconded by Mr. Haley and duly adopted with the
following recorded vote: 17 Legislators
in favor; 0 opposed; 1 absent, Mr. Guldi.
Intro. Res. No. 1701 -2001 Laid
on Table 7/27/2001
Introduced by Legislator Towle
RESOLUTION NO. 651-2001, APPROVING VENDOR
SERVICE FOR CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES BY "JOE THE CORN MAN" GAMPER
WHEREAS, Joe Gamper is a local Marine
Corp veteran who has operated a farm stand adjacent to the “Old Robinson Duck
Farm" for ten years, building up a following of customers who purchase his
local Long Island-grown produce; and
WHEREAS, Joe Gamper has a Suffolk
County Veteran peddler’s permit and is locally known as “Joe the Corn Man”; and
WHEREAS, County officials recently closed his farm stand due to a
perceived risk of motor vehicle accidents; and
WHEREAS, Joe Gamper is an asset to his
local community and more than 1,000 of his customers have signed a petition
requesting that he be allowed to remain in business and continue to operate his
farm stand; and
WHEREAS, Section 372-13 of the SUFFOLK
COUNTY CODE requires Legislative
approval for the use of County property
or parking areas for the solicitation of
such business, subject to a comparative evaluation of revenues to be
generated by the County from the proposed contract vendor; now, therefore, be
it
1st RESOLVED, that the Division of Purchasing in the County Department of
Public Works is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed, pursuant to Section
8-4(C)(12) of the SUFFOLK COUNTY CHARTER and Section 372-13(A), (B), and (C) of
the SUFFOLK COUNTY CODE, to:
1.) review the proposal made by Joe Gamper
to provide the sale of farm produce and other incidentals at the County site listed
on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof;
2.) prepare a comparative evaluation of the
revenues to be generated by the County from the proposed contract vendor;
3.) determine whether or not the proposed
contract vendor is responsible and qualified to perform such sales; and
4.) propose such terms and conditions as may
be necessary and appropriate for the award of such a contract;
and be it further
2nd RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the sale of Long
Island-grown farm produce by Joe Gamper a/k/a "Joe the Corn Man " at
the County site listed on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part hereof, subject to a comparative evaluation of the revenues to be
generated by the County to be completed by the Division of Purchasing in the
County Department of Public Works, on such terms and conditions as may be
imposed by the Division of Purchasing, such evaluation to be completed on or
before August 31, 2001.
DATED: August 7, 2001
APPROVED BY:
/s/ Robert J. Gaffney
County Executive of Suffolk County
Date of Approval: August 27, 2001
Mr. Towle offered the following
resolution, seconded by Mr. Caracappa.
On a roll call vote: 17
Legislators in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstention, Mr. Bishop.
Intro. Res. No.
1702-2001 Laid on Table
7/27/2001
Introduced by the
Presiding Officer at the request of the County Executive and Legislators
Towle and Crecca
RESOLUTION NO. 652 - 2001, AMENDING BOTH THE
2001 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET, AND THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, AS WELL AS, CREATING AND AMENDING TITLES AND POSITIONS IN THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1080-1979 created a salary plan for the Assistant
District Attorneys and certain other titles in the District Attorney’s Office;
and
WHEREAS, adoption of that plan was intended to insure that the people of
the County would at all times and in all criminal courts be represented by
qualified prosecutors; and
WHEREAS, due to numerous amendments since its inception, this salary plan
is no longer adequate to insure the District Attorney’s ability to recruit and
retain the most qualified prosecutors; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds within the 2001 Adopted Operating
Budget to cover the cost of said changes; and
WHEREAS, fixing salaries for Assistant District Attorney’s, and certain
other exempt employees in the District Attorney’s Office enhance the District
Attorney’s ability to recruit and retain qualified prosecutors; now, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2001 the Suffolk County Salary and
Classification Plan is hereby amended as follows:
ADDITIONS
SPEC. NO. TITLE GRADE B/U J/C
6115 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY 24
21 EX
6121 SR.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 27 21 EX
6135 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 34
21 EX
6125 DEPUTY
BUREAU CHIEF 36
21 EX
6111 BUREAU
CHIEF 38
21 EX
6113 DIVISION
CHIEF 39
21 EX
AMENDMENTS
CURRENT
AMENDED
SPEC. NO. TITLE GR. GR. B/U J/C
6114 CHIEF
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY UNG 40 21 EX
5734 CHIEF
DETECTIVE INVESTIGATOR UNG 38 21 EX
5735 DEP.
CHIEF DETECTIVE INVESTIGATOR UNG 36 21 NC
6167 ASST.
TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY UNG 36 21 EX
6110 JR.
ASST. DISTRICT ATTORNEY UNG 23 21 EX
DELETIONS
SPEC. NO. TITLE GR. B/U J/C
6113 BUREAU
CHIEF III UNG 21 EX
6111 BUREAU
CHIEF II UNG 21 EX
6112 BUREAU
CHIEF I UNG 21 EX
6127 DEP.
BUREAU CHIEF III UNG 21 EX
6126 DEP.
BUREAU CHIEF II UNG
21 EX
6125 DEP.
BUREAU CHIEF I UNG 21 EX
6139 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY V UNG 21 EX
6138 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV UNG 21 EX
6137 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY III UNG 21 EX
6136 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY II UNG 21 EX
6135 PRIN.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY I UNG 21 EX
6119 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY V UNG 21 EX
6118 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV UNG 21 EX
6117 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY III UNG 21 EX
6116 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY II UNG 21 EX
6115 ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY I UNG 21 EX
and be it further,
RESOLVED, the 2001 Operating Budget is, effective January 1, 2001, amended in
that existing positions in the District Attorney’s 2001 Adopted Operating
Budget are assigned the title, grade and step as indicated on the attached
“Schedule A” which is by reference incorporated and made a part hereof.
DATED: August 7, 2001
APPROVED BY:
/s/ Robert J. Gaffney
County Executive of Suffolk County
Date of Approval: August 16, 2001
Mr. Caracappa offered the following
resolution, seconded by Ms. Fisher and duly adopted with the following recorded
vote: 18 Legislators in favor; 0
opposed.
Intro. Res. No.
1659-2001 Laid
on Table 6/26/2001
Introduced by the
Presiding Officer at the request of the County Executive
RESOLUTION NO. 653 - 2001, AUTHORIZING THE
COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUFFOLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNITS NO. 2 AND NO. 6 COVERING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2003
WHEREAS, the County Executive, the Director of Personnel and Labor
Relations, and the President of the Suffolk County Association of Municipal
Employees have reached an agreement covering the terms and conditions of
employment for the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003, subject
to approval, to the extent necessary, by the Suffolk County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, such agreement has been set down in a stipulation of agreement, a
copy of which has been filed with the Clerk of the Suffolk County Legislature;
and
WHEREAS, such agreement has been ratified by the Suffolk County Association
of Municipal Employees; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are included in the 2001 Operating Budget to
cover the 2001 portion of the labor contract between the County of Suffolk and
the Association of Municipal Employees; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County Executive be and is hereby authorized to execute
an agreement with the Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees in
accordance with the stipulation of agreement dated June 22, 2001, a copy of
which is on file with the Clerk of the Suffolk County Legislature, covering the
terms and conditions of employment for the period January 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2003.
DATED: August 7, 2001
APPROVED BY:
/s/ Robert J. Gaffney
County Executive of Suffolk County
Date of Approval: August 16, 2001
Ms. Fisher offered the following
resolution, seconded by Mrs. Carpenter.
On a roll call vote: 16
Legislators in favor; 2 opposed, Mr. Alden and Mr. Binder.
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RESOLUTION NO. 654 - 2001, TO AMEND THE 2001-2002 RECOMMENDED SUFFOLK COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPERATING BUDGET |
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WHEREAS, the 2001-2002
Recommended Operating Budget for Suffolk County Community College complies with Local Laws 38-1989 and
29-1995; and |
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WHEREAS, the Suffolk
County Legislature held two public hearings on June 26, 2001 and July 25,
2001 concerning the Recommended 2001-2002 Operating budget; and |
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WHEREAS, Resolution
30-97 requires that the Suffolk County Community College recommended
Operating Budget, Budget Amendment Resolution(s), and Budget Amendment
Veto(s) shall contain a County contribution line for illustrative purposes
only; and |
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WHEREAS, this
Resolution contains such budgetary adjustments as shall be necessary to
accomplish the explicitly stated single budgetary objective set forth in the
budget note below; now, therefore, be it |
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1st RESOLVED, that the
2001-2002 Recommended Operating Budget for Suffolk County Community College
be and it hereby is amended as follows: |
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Revenues: |
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2000-2001 |
2000-2001 |
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Estimated |
Revised Est'd |
Difference |
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818-1350 Student
Tuition- Full Time Fall |
$ 11,404,729 |
$ 11,222,729 |
$ (182,000) |
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818-1351 Student
Tuition- Full Time Spring |
$ 10,452,150 |
$ 10,270,150 |
$ (182,000) |
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subtotal |
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$ (364,000) |
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2001-2002 |
2001-2002 |
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Recommended |
Adopted |
Difference |
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818-SCC-1001
Non-Mandated Real Property Taxes* |
$ 3,327,534 |
$ 3,509,346 |
$181,812 |
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818-SCC-2810 Suffolk
County Contrib.* |
$ 28,569,265 |
$ 30,135,643 |
$1,566,378 |
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818 Contribution to
Community College Fund* |
$ 31,896,799 |
$ 33,644,989 |
$1,748,190 |
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818-1350 Student
Tuition- Full Time Fall |
$ 12,144,735 |
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