COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 3:30 P.M.
MINUTES: March 21st.
I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
APPOINTMENTS:
3:30: Dr. Grant E. Mitchell, M.D.-Commissioner-Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.
REAPPOINTMENTS:
Dr. Julius Ford-African American Advisory Board;
Charles Jennings, PhD-Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board;
Roland Faucher-Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board;
Daniel S. Franklin, Jr.-Citizens’ Consumer Advisory Council;
Kris Komorowski-Citizens Consumer Advisory Council;
Henry P. Bergson-Fire Advisory Board;
Anthony Bosco-Fire Advisory Board;
Vincent A. DeIorio-Board of Ethics;
Robert Zipf-Refuse Disposal District #1 Advisory Board;
William Regan-Electrical Licensing Board.
RENT GUIDELINES BOARD APPLICANTS
· Jonathan Samuel Klein, Esq.;
· Keith B. Parker;
· Alba S. Guevara-Bolanos;
· Timothy L. Collins;
APPLICANTS PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED (Oct/Nov)
· Dennis Kremer;
· Norma L. Johnson;
· Carol Kope;
· Goodwin (Goody) Sculky;
· Sterling Jasper.
· Any other business that comes before the Committee.
I. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENT REFERRALS:
A. African American Advisory Board
Dr. Julius Ford-CE-Reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2008. 1A-3/12/07).
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1A. Board of Ethics
Vincent A. DeIorio, Esq.,-CE Reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A8-
3/12/07).
B. Board of Health
James Carnicelli & Dr. Peter Liebert- Recommended Reappointments by Dr. Joshua Lipsman, Commissioner of Health, for a 6-year term to expire 12/31/12. (SI-1A6-1/8/07).
C. Citizens Consumer Advisory Council:
John Fix, 3rd-CE Appointment, as the Area 2 Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A14-3/12/07)
Alex Garcia-CE Appointment, as the Area 1 Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A15-3/12/07).
Brian Rauer-CE Appointment, as the Business Self-Policing Group Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A16-3/12/07).
Daniel S. Franklin, Jr.,-CE Reappointment, as the Area 5 Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A3-3/12/07).
Kris Komorowski-CE Reappointment, as a Labor Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A9-3/12/07).
D. Community Services Board
Virginia S. Hawkins-CE Appointment, as a Consumer representative, for a term to
expire 12/31/09. (1A5-11/27/08; 11/27/06).
E. Council for Seniors:
Edward Morvillo-CE Appointment, as s District 4 Representative member, term to
expire 12/31/07. (SI1A4-1/8/07)
F. County Airport Advisory Board:
G. Deferred Compensation Board:
H. Domestic Violence Council:
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I. Electrical Licensing Board
William Regan-CE Reappointment, as the Municipal Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A11-3/12/07).
J. Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board:
Charles Jennings- CE Reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A1-3/12/07).
Roland Faucher-CE Reappointment, for a term to expire 12/21/09. (1A2-3/12/07).
K. Fire Advisory Board:
Anthony Bosco, Jr., CE Reappointment, as an At-Large member, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A7-3/12/07).
Henry P. Bergson-CE Reappointment, for a term to expire 12/21/09. (1A6-3/12/07).
Joseph F. Iantorno, Jr.,-CE Appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A4-3/12/07).
L. Hispanic Advisory Board:
Jorge L. Mejia-CE Appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A13-3/12/07).
Jose Chevere-CE Appointment. (1A1-12/11/06). [DEPLOYED TO MILITARY SERVICE IN IRAQ; CALL MAY-JUNE].
M. Housing Opportunity Commission:
N. Human Rights Commission:
O. Industrial Development Agency
P. Laboratories & Research Board of Managers:
Q. Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board:
Robert P. Fisher, Jr.,-CE Appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A5-3/12/07).
R. Planning Board:
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S. Plumbing Examining Board: ALL APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
· Gerard J. Pettit, P.E.-CE Appointment as County Government Representative; term to expire 12/31/10. (SI1A1-3/27/06). [Approved: 3/29/06; BOL Confirmation: RECOMMITTED-4/10/06].
· Mark R. Courtien-CE Reappointment, term to expire 12/31/10. (1A1-7/10/06).
· Henry A. Carletti, Jr.-CE Reappointment, term to expire 12/31/10. (1A2-7/10/06).
T. Police Board
U. Public Utility Service Agency:
V. Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board:
Benedict A. Salanitro, P.E.-CE Appointment, as a Town Representative member, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (1A19-3/12/07).
Robert Zipf-CE Reappointment, as a Village Representative member, for a term to expire
12/31/08. (1A10-3/12/07).
Peter W. Bonhag-CE Reappointment, as a Town Representative member, for a term
January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008. (SI1A17-2/12/07). [3/21/07; REMOVE].
W. Rent Guidelines Board:
SEE SECTION V-AGENDA ITEMS
X. Solid Waste Commission:
Y. Taxi & Limousine Commission:
Z. Traffic Safety Board:
AA. Transportation Board:
BB. Soil & Water Conservation Board of Directors:
Elizabeth Paul-CE Appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/08. (3E1: 11/27/06). [Interview 4/4/07 @ 4 p.m.]
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CC. Youth Board:
Deborah Karp-CE Appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/09. (1A12-3/12/07).
DD. Westchester Community College Board of Trustees:
EE. Westchester County Health Care Corporation Board:
FF. Women’s Advisory Board:
The Honorable Cecile D. Singer-CE Appointment, term to expire 12/31/07.
(3A12-7/10/06). [Schedule late March 2007].
III. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & DEPUTIES:
Grant E. Mitchell, M.D., CE Appointment as Commissioner of the Department of
Community Mental Health. (1A17-3/12/07). [interview 3/28/07 @ 3:30 p.m.]
Joseph F. Marcogliese, CE Appointment as Commissioner of the Department of
Environmental Facilities. (1A18-3/12/07).
IV. ETHICS WAIVER
HON. SUE SWANSON: Ethics Waiver Request: Forwarding correspondence from a
County employee, John Novohradsky, disclosing his future employment intentions and
request for a waiver as required in the County code of Ethics. (1E-3/12/07).
V. AGENDA ITEMS
CLERK OF THE BOARD: PERB: Forwarding correspondence from Thomas A.
Brennan, Esq. resigning as Counsel to the Westchester County Public Employment
Relations Board (PERB). (1K-7/10/06).
DESIGNATION OF DEPUTIES:
RENT GUIDELINES BOARD:
ADDED STARTER (3/19/07): HON. SUE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board:
Forwarding the resume of Timothy L. Collins, Esq., for consideration for appointment as a
Public Member to the Rent Guidelines Board. (1F-3/12/07). [Interview: 3/21/07 @ 5
p.m.]
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ADDED STARTER (3/19/07): HON. SUE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board:
Forwarding the resume of Keith B. Parker, for consideration for appointment as a Public
Member to the Rent Guidelines Board. (1F-3/12/07). [Interview: 3/21/07 @ 4:15 p.m.]
HON. SUE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding the resume of Jonathan
Samuel Klein, Esq., for consideration for appointment as a Public Member to the Rent
Guidelines Board. (1F-3/12/07). [Interview: 3/21/07 @ 4:30 p.m.]
HON. SUE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding the resume of Alba S.
Guevara-Bolanos, for consideration for appointment as a Public Member to the Rent
Guidelines Board. (1L-3/12/07). [Interview: 3/21/07 @ 4:45 p.m.]
HON. SUE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding two resumes (Acocella &
Rasher) for consideration to fill the Public Member vacancy on the Rent Guidelines
Board. (1P-2/12/07). [NOTE: Acocella was disqualified.] [Interview: 3/21/07 @4 p.m.].
HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding correspondence
from Sterling Jasper requesting consideration for appointment to the Rent Guideline
Board. (1K-9/11/06). [9/20/06: Approved & signed out of Committee. 9/25/06: BOL
OVER; 10/10/06: RECOMMIT; 11/29/06: Discussion].
HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding correspondence
from Dennis B. Kremer requesting consideration for appointment as a Public Member to
the Rent Guidelines Board. [Interview: 8-23-06 @ 4 pm].
HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding a resume from Goody Sculky for consideration for appointment as a Public Member to the Rent
Guidelines Board. [Interview: 9/20/06 @ 4 p.m.].
HON. SUZANNE SWANSON: Rent Guidelines Board: Forwarding correspondence from Carol Kope requesting consideration for appointment as a Public Member to the Rent Guidelines Board. [Interview: 8-23-06 @4:45 p.m.].
HON. SUZANNE SWANSON, AS CHAIR OF COMMITTEE: Rent Guidelines Board: Submitting the resume of Norma L. Johnson, resident of Cortlandt Manor, requesting consideration for appointment as a Public Member of the Rent Guidelines Board. [Submitted: 8/7/06-(1D-9/11/06)]. [Interview: 9/13/06 @ 3:15 p.m.]
CONTACTS:
Legislator Suzanne R. Swanson, Chair: 995-2847
Emilia Vita, Legislative Aide: 995-2807;
Westchester County Board of Legislators, Conference Room, 8th floor,
148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY, 10601
General Phone #: 995-2800
Fax #: 995-3884
Weather Emergency #: 995-7544
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