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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, April 23, 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 April 23, 2025 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 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; Brian Johnson Corporation Counsel. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Corporation Counsel Brian Johnson 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). PUBLIC COMMENT Josh Grossberg (No Show) at 7:10 pm & 7:15 pm Mount Vernon, New York “I want to make the Council aware of recent data published on zipcodeexam.com, showing that Mount Vernon has the lowest life expectancy score at 77 years. I want to present this data along with the local data scores on social determinants of health, that if improved upon can increase life expectancy.” Peter Tsachalis 7:11 pm Mount Vernon, New York “Real estate, telephone poles and tow trucks” School buses Council responses: Councilman Boxhill: asked follow up questions regarding the school buses Councilman Thompson: will stop by this week its near the youth shelter and observe and will converse with the bus companies. Councilman President Browne: spoke with buildings department today and they are willing to let you know what is going on with the property and help you resolve the issue. Corporation Counsel Johnson: spoke with speaker regarding his involvement with the property. 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 Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 1. TMP -1316 Code: LPW Attachments: Street Resurfacing RFP Letter for 25-26 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 -1333 Code: LPW Attachments: Town of Carmel 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, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 3. TMP -1337 Code: LPW Attachments: Request to Accept Three Trees 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 4. TMP -1329 Code: LPW Attachments: Rec- HIV AIDS WALK 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 -1330 Code: LPW Attachments: Rec juneteenth Interfaith Health fair DPW Juneteenth PD Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Interfaith Health Fair 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 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 Absent: None 6. TMP -1332 Code: LPW Attachments: cityfest referral letter 2025 DPW City Fest PD City Fest 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 -1291 Code: LPW Attachments: 0657_001 Lancaster-MWC-External-Agenda-15 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: Nay - Councilman Gleason and Council President Browne **SECOND VOTE** adopted Aye: Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and Councilperson Boxhill Nay: President Browne, and Councilperson Gleason Absent: None 8. TMP -1319 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter - 04072025 Referral Doc - Senior Account Clerk ordinance 02_11_2025 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 9. TMP -1331 Code: HR Attachments: summer breeze DPW Summer Breeze PD Summer Breeze Concert Series 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 -1325 Code: PSC Attachments: Acceptance of Parking Spaces Referral Letter Montefiore Letter for Parking Spaces Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: Councilman Poteat: Police Department and Department of Public Works working together to removed old cars from lot adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 Absent: None 11. TMP -1326 Code: PSC Attachments: FARO Technologies Referral Letter 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 -1327 Code: PSC Attachments: Avigilon Unity Training Referral Letter Avigilon Unity Training Docs 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 To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 13. TMP -1338 Code: FP Attachments: COMP2025-04 - Installment Plan Standard Terms and Conditions COMP2025-04A Installment Plan Terms Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat On the question: none. Response: Comptroller Morton: spoke about the tax lien sales and the progress, and his request to extend the tax amnesty program. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 14. TMP -1339 Code: FP Attachments: COMP2025–05 NYSHIP Payment Plan Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat 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 15. TMP -1340 Code: FP Attachments: Comp2025-06 - Aflac Supplemental Dental COMP2025–06A - AFLAC Supplementary Dental Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat 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 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 ADD-ON To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 16. TMP -1348 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter Nia Howard Fenton 04-23-2025 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 17. TMP -1343 Code: HR Attachments: READY Vibe Check Referral letter Youth Bureau R4L Vibe Check event 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 Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 18. TMP -1341 Code: HR 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: 19. TMP -1349 Code: PSC Attachments: Indoor Amusment Uses Referral EAF 1-3 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 To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 20. TMP -1350 Code: FP Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat 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 21. TMP -1351 Code: FP Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat 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 Enter into Executive Session at 7:58 PM Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. go into Executive Session Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Exit Executive Session at 9:12 PM approved Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2025 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS None. Motion to adjourn Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill approved Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm. Jordan Riullano, JD Deputy City Clerk Page 11 of 11