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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 - Final Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL City Council NICOLE BONILLA, MBA City Clerk JORDAN A. RIULLANO, JD Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025. 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.*** PRESIDING: Danielle Browne, President OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Clerk Bonilla Council President Danielle Browne 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 Browne 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). PRESENTATIONS Mount Vernon - 7th grade and 8th grade Boys and 8th grade Girls basketball teams were honored. Councilmen spoke on the students achievements, thanked parents, coaches and players for their hard work, dedication and perseverance. The students, coaches and team mom’s were presented with certificates from City Council and the mayor. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Chanese Coleman (no show), Mount Vernon, NY Topic:Naming the quilting room at the Doles Center after former Mayor Clinton Young’s mother Evelyn Nelson Young. REFERRAL SESSION Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla PRESENT: President Danielle Browne Esq., Pro Tempore Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Derrick Thompson, Councilperson Jaevon Boxhill, and Councilperson Cathlin Gleason ABSENT: None 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 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 1. TMP -1243 Code: LPW Attachments: OpenGov Project Fire Department 2025.pdf Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 2. TMP -1244 Code: LPW Attachments: Commissioner of Deeds Letter - March 2025 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilperson Boxhill 3. TMP -1229 Code: LPW Attachments: Acceptance of Grant $1,000,000.00 (EFC)- CCTV Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Page 2 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 Absent: None 4. TMP -1230 Code: LPW Attachments: Acceptance of Grant- $1,322,500.00- Upgrades and Capital Improvement of Ediason Avenue Pump Station Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 5. TMP -1236 Code: LPW Attachments: Emergency Milling and Paving of Bona Vista Drive Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: Council President Browne: Was the procurement policy not followed? Commissioner Bush: This was for ConEd gas payment replacement. Con-ed obligation was to pave one side. The other side that needed paving was in deplorable condition. This request was a change order because it was not in the original scope of work. It going out to bid would cost more than using the existing company. adopted Aye: Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: President Browne Absent: None Page 3 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 6. TMP -1245 Code: LPW Attachments: Revised GIGP Letter Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 7. TMP -1248 Code: LPW Attachments: Transfer of Funds -Hudson Machinery balance Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 8. TMP -1252 Code: LPW Attachments: Dorothy Domeika Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 4 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 9. TMP -1228 Code: HR Attachments: fun filled summer let Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman Gleason On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 10. TMP -1238 Code: PSC Attachments: Amended Request for Legislation to Accept Donation of 157 Tactical Vest Carriers Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: Councilman Gleason: thanks to police foundation to help fill the holes and we are thankful for their support. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 5 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 11. TMP -1241 Code: PSC Attachments: Referral Letter- RFP for Red Light Camera Enforcement System Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 12. TMP -1242 Code: PSC Attachments: A RESOLUTION TO THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY IN SUPPORT OF MEMBERS OF MOUNT VERNON POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION TO RE-OPEN THE NYS RETIREMENT PENSION Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 13. TMP -1246 Code: PSC Attachments: Ordinance - Fofreiture of Vehicles Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: Councilman Gleason: Great for the City of Mount Vernon, been working on this for three years. Police Department might not use it on a regular basis, it will be an added tool for county police. adopted Page 6 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: No Items ADD-ONS To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 14. TMP -1258 Code: LPW Attachments: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NICOLE J. BONILLA AS CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS None Motion to adjourn Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson approved Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 7 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 12, 2025 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM. Jordan Riullano, JD Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 8