Andrew Ferris

The Board discussed a declaration of emergency concerning Ambulance Services for individuals exposed to Hantavirus. Actions taken included the approval of an 'All Risk' property insurance renewal for Westchester County Airport hangars, an agreement for vocational and life skills training services for developmentally disabled young adults, and multiple agreements with school districts for Federal IDEA flow-through funds. The Board also approved several lead remediation agreements and an emergency ambulance services agreement related to Hantavirus quarantine. Additionally, the Board addressed various infrastructure projects, including bid rejections, bid advertisements, and award approvals for site improvements at Westchester Community College, as well as an exemption from procurement for electronic security systems and the renewal of safety training and compliance services.

The Board approved various procurement and contract matters across multiple county departments. Key actions included approving insurance policies for bus liability and cyber coverage, amending grant agreements for indigent legal services and family representation, and establishing deferred compensation plans. Additionally, the Board authorized procurement exemptions, approved infrastructure rehabilitation projects at county parks and facilities, approved new license and lease agreements, and authorized various engineering and professional services contracts.

The Board approved multiple agreements and contracts including the loan of a historical document to the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art, amendments to youth service program funding, and various renewal agreements for legal and social services provided by organizations such as the Hudson Valley Justice Center, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, and others. The Board also approved election-related moving services contracts, an amendment to a public safety radio communication system agreement, infrastructure construction funding for affordable housing, and lead remediation agreements. Additionally, the Board authorized contracts for jail-based treatment programs, food services at Woodfield Cottage, a lease agreement for office space, and various public works projects involving guiderail replacement, bridge rehabilitation, and boiler maintenance.

The Commission addressed several administrative hearing recommendations, resulting in the unanimous approval of resolutions for RJS Industries LLC, TEV Corp., KM7 Trucking LLC, and Underground Connection Corporation of NY. The Commission authorized the issuance of permits to eighteen companies and approved the conversion of permits to licenses for eleven companies. Additionally, the Commission voted to renew licenses for forty-four companies. Resolutions were passed to issue notices of hearing for license revocation regarding William R. Boyar DBA Mahopac Scrap and Container and Menace Inc. Finally, the Commission approved proposed fee changes for Solid Waste Broker Licenses and reviewed an update on nineteen violations issued for unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicles, and failure to display decals.

The Board of Acquisition and Contract reviewed and approved numerous agreements and resolutions across various departments. Key actions included approving cultural and food pantry services with The Matthew Wallace Foundation, Inc., procurement exemptions and outreach agreements for the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program with The Westchester County Association, Inc., and health insurance consulting services with The Segal Group, Inc. Additionally, the Board authorized psychological evaluation services for public safety officer candidates, software implementation amendments for public safety, and various construction and engineering projects involving sidewalk improvements, bridge repairs, wastewater facility rehabilitation, and security service renewals at the College. Vending machine services and several infrastructure contracts for snow and ice removal were also authorized.