Committees
The Budget Committee has three major functions. First, the Committee reviews the Mayor's annual Executive Budget and makes recommendations for additions or modifications. Second, after holding public hearings, the Committee compiles a list of expense and capital priorities. These recommendations are then voted on by the full board and presented to city officials. Third, the Committee develops the Board's internal budget within the guidelines set by city officials.
Roy H. Carlin and Barbara Chocky – Co-Chairs
A. Scott Falk
Domenico Minerva
The Communications Committee supports the Chairperson of CB8M in communicating the Board's activities to the outside world. It prepares a monthly Communications Committee report and produces and moderates “CB8 Speaks”, a monthly cable TV show that appears on public access TV (Manhattan Neighborhood Network) on Time Warner's channel 34, RCN's Ch. 82, FiOS' Ch. 33, online at www.mnn.org when broadcast and thereafter on the Internet 24/7 at: cb8Speaks.blip.tv. The Committee also prepares, for the members of the Board, a monthly summary of new coverage of issues relevant to the Board's responsibilities and activities.
David Rosenstein and William Sanchez, Co-Chairs
Lori Ann Bores
Public Member-Benjamin Kallos
Public Member-Monica Sanchez
The Environment and Sanitation Committee reviews issues affecting the physical welfare of the citizens of the community such as concerns pertaining to the water supply infrastructure and the proposed marine transfer station at East 91st Street. This committee meets on an as needed basis.
David Kleckner and Debra Teitelbaum, Co-Chairs
Roy Carlin
Mary Pike
Ellen Polivy
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The HSSS Committee addresses issues affecting the physical and social well-being of our community’s residents and the institutions that serve them.
Ellen Polivy and Mary Pike, Co-Chairs
Molly Blayney
Deidre Breslin
Lorraine Johnson
Barbara Rudder
The Housing Committee provides a forum where constituents can become familiar with issues such as rent control, senior housing and Mitchell-Lama housing. This committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month.
Matt Bondy, Chair Public Member N. Sharon Pope
George Fuchs
James Clynes
Ellen Polivy
The Land Use Committee is a committee of the entire board that reviews, amongst other items, all applications for changes in zoning. The Land Use Committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month and attendance at this meeting is mandatory. As noted, the Land Use Committee is a Committee of the whole and therefore also reviews the activities of other committees.
The Landmarks Committee of Community Board 8 reviews Certificate of Appropriateness applications, designations, and related matters for the individual landmarks and buildings within the six historic districts in the Board 8 area. This committee meets every month on the Monday before the Full Board meeting, unless otherwise noted.
David Liston and David Helpern – Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Ashby
Michele Birnbaum
Christina R. Davis
Susan Evans
David Helpern
Teri Slater
Marco Tamayo
The Parks Committee represents and promotes the interests of parks. The committee reviews all plans for restoration of area parks, assists park neighbors in securing funding for work and restorations, hears complaints regarding use and abuse of parks, works with police to aid security and raises the public's awareness of the importance of our parkland. The Parks Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month.
Margaret Price and Barbara Rudder, Co-Chairs
Molly Blayney
Susan Evans
A. Scott Falk
Rita Popper
M. Barry Schneider
Judith Schneider
Public Member-Laura Mayer
The Roosevelt Island Committee addresses issues facing Roosevelt Island such as the protective seawall on the island and land lease that is held by New York State. This committee meets on an as needed basis.
Deirdre Breslin and H. Patrick Stewart, Co-Chairs
Ellen Polivy
The Rules and Bylaws Committee considers changes to Community Board 8's by-laws. Additionally, the committee deals with issues concerning procedures and member's actions and activities. The committee meets on an as needed basis.
Helene Simon and Hedi White, Co-Chairs
Barbara Chocky
Ruth Halberg
Jonathan Horn
Charles S. Warren
The Second Avenue Subway Task Force provides a forum that brings together members of the community and representatives of the MTA and its subcontractors. We discuss issues raised by the construction of the new subway - from E. 96th Street to E. 63rd Street. Representative of elected officials and city agencies are invited to the meetings.
M. Barry Schneider and H. Patrick Stewart, Chair
Barbara Chocky
Margaret Price
Rita Popper
David Rosenstein
Judith Schneider
Helene Simon
Cos Spagnoletti
The Street Fairs Committee reviews all multi-block fair applications in the Community Board 8 area to ascertain if they comply with the Board's guidelines. Public hearings are held and recommendations are made to approve or disapprove the applications. The Committee reviews single-block street fairs that presented previous problems or appear controversial. Other single block fairs are reviewed by the District Manager in conjunction with the Committee Chair.
Barbara Chocky and Hedi White, Co-Chairs
Michele Birnbaum
Lorraine Johnson
Helene Simon
Hedi White
The Street Life Committee of the Board reviews plans for sidewalk cafes and liquor license applications. The Board then makes recommendations to the Department of Consumer Affairs and the New York State Liquor Authority with regard to these applications. This committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month.
Cos Spagnoletti and Domenico Minerva, Co-Chairs
Molly Blayney
Matt Bondy
James Clynes
Jonathan Horn
Laurence Parnes
Marco Tamayo
Public Member-Faith Bondy
The Transportation Committee reviews initiatives from the City and requests from the community regarding transportation issues such as parking regulations, sign changes, bus and subway issues and the need for traffic calming devices. Community Board 8 then makes its recommendations to the appropriate agency based on the Committee's resolutions. The Transportation Committee meets on the second Monday of each month.
Charles S. Warren, A. Scott Falk Co-Chairs
Michele Birnbaum
James Clynes
Larry Hockert
Rita Popper
Helene Simon
Hedi White
Vendor Task Force Committee deals with vendor related issues and complaints.
Nicholas Viest, Chair
Public Member-Monica McKane
Michele Birnbaum Public Member-Faith Bondy
Matt Bondy
Jonathan Horn
Margaret Price
Rita Popper
Barbara Rudder
Teri Slater
Cos Spagnoletti
Debbie Teitelbaum
The Youth and Education Committee, consistent with the Community Board's advisory role, will explore issues that affect young people to the age of 21. The committee will review youth services, summer youth employment programs, early childhood education, school safety (with CB8's Public Safety Committee), Department of Education, higher education (CUNY/SUNY).Where appropriate, the Committee will issue recommendations to the relevant governing agencies, elected officials, organizations and host informational forums on particular Youth and Education issues affecting our District.
James Clynes and Judith E. Schneider, Co-Chairs
Lori Ann Bores
Deirdre Breslin
Sarah Chu
George Fuchs
Ed Hartzog
Lorraine Johnson
Hattie Quarnstorm
M. Barry Schneider
Debra Teitelbaum
Public Member - Michael Hoffman, Sophia James
The Zoning & Development Committee addresses issues related to zoning in Community Board 8.
Teri Slater and Elaine M. Walsh, Co-Chairs
Kenneth Austin
Elizabeth Ashby
Kenneth Austin
Michele Birnbaum
Barbara Chocky
Ruth Halberg
Jane Parshall
Laurence Parnes
Marco Tamayo
Judith E. Schneider and Helene Simon, Co-Chairs
Matt Bondy
Barbara Chocky
A. Scott Falk
Margaret Price
M. Barry Schneider
H. Patrick Stewart
Hedi White