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City of Mount Vernon, New York 1 ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104 CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550 & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL City Council TANESIA M. WALTERS, J.D., M.P.A. City Clerk NICOLE J. BONILLA, M.B.A. Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024. Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *** This meeting was held in the City Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public.*** PRESENT: Councilmember Jaevon Boxhill, Pro Tempore Danielle Browne Esq., Councilmember Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Derrick Thompson, and President Cathlin Gleason ABSENT: None PRESIDING: Cathlin B. Gleason, President OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Nicole J. Bonilla, Deputy City Clerk; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel: Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Cathlin B. Gleason called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of emergency”. Council President Gleason explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. She then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President then proceeded to the Public Speakers session of the evening (listed below as public comment). SWEARING IN PUBLIC COMMENT Deborah Carter Jenkins, 300 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY - "neglect of the roundabout" - No Show Wilma Frank, 239 South Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY - "concerned about the crosswalk between South Columbus and Grandview, also the pavement is broken". Danny Costa, 111 Rich Ave, Mount Vernon, NY - "City taxes" No Show Roll Call administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 1 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 () 1. TMP -578 Code: LPW Attachments: AV RFP Revision to proposal end date.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 2. TMP -575 Attachments: RFQ Sustainability Consultant.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 3. TMP -589 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter - ADA Accessible Elevator Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Page 2 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 Absent: None () 4. TMP -580 Code: LPW Attachments: NYCOM Annual Membership Conference 2024.pdf NYCOM - 2024 Annual Meeting Agenda.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 5. TMP -586 Code: LPW Attachments: Deputy City Clerk Appt.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 3 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 () 6. TMP -577 Code: HR Attachments: Legislation - 4 Passenger Buses 2024.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: Councilmember Browne - procurement laws need to be followed, purchased through state contract, but this should come to the city council first. Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 7. TMP -583 Code: HR Attachments: Trip to Miami with 5 WDAY participants .pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: Council President Gleason - This is a grant funded program that allowed the participants to fly on a private jet from Westchester Airport to Miami. Councilmember Thompson - Thank you for Grants and these programs. There is a Youth Bureau gala coming up in July. Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 4 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 () 8. TMP -546 Code: PSC Attachments: ReferralLetter-ICCConference.pdf ICC Annual Conference 2024 Meeting.PNG Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, and Acting Pro Tempore Thompson Nay: President Gleason Absent: None () 9. TMP -584 Code: PSC Attachments: Agenda Letter 4-30-24.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 10. TMP -585 Code: PSC Attachments: Agenda Letter 4-29-24.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: Council President Gleason - Arson investigation course Response: none adopted Page 5 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: No Items ADD-ON To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: () 11. TMP -595 Code: LPW Attachments: Roundabout Ref Ltr.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: Council President Gleason - Required to go out for bid. Response: none held To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: () 12. TMP -594 Code: HR Attachments: leg letter for soccer agreement.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: Councilmember Browne - Was this review and approved by city lawyer? Response: Deputy Corporation Council Powell - yes adopted Page 6 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilmember Browne-Mother's Day is this Sunday. Councilmember Thompson-wishing happy mother's day and thanks to the council for sending twenty-three families to the Steam House for a mother's day event. Council President Gleason- Happy mother's day also to the men, the foundation of Mount Vernon is the schools and it is also teachers appreciation week. Motion to adjourn. Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson approved Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None There being no other further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Nicole Bonilla, MBA Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 7