City of Mount Vernon, New York  
1 ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104  
CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Wednesday, November 12, 2025  
7:00 PM  
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS  
CITY HALL  
City Council  
NICOLE BONILLA, MBA  
City Clerk  
JORDAN A. RIULLANO, JD  
Deputy City Clerk  
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL  
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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.***  
Danielle Browne, President  
PRESIDING:  
OTHERS:  
Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan A. Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette  
Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel.  
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
lead by Councilmember Boxhill  
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  
DC Lackard presentation on police reform commission annual update 2023 - 2025  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
1. No Show 8:02 pm & No Show 8:05 pm  
2. Norman Parkinson, Mount Vernon, NY Topic: Parking around Jackson St, near the school and the  
reserve parking for school staff. 8:02 pm  
Councilman Gleason - asked additional questions to the speaker. The city council is not aware &  
in the charter, the police commissioner can alter street parking, but that is not the case  
Councilman Boxhill - asked an additional question to the speaker.  
Councilman Poteat, in contact with the police commissioner and the speaker, answered that this  
is Edward Williams Elementary School.  
Councilman Thompson, the speaker, said he visited the school three times, but the principal did  
not meet with him. Thompson spoke with the principal and explained that it did not come  
through the council. will follow up with this tomorrow. I am aware that the interim principle  
worked with the Department of Public Works commissioner and that there is a price to take up a  
street.  
Council President Browne -the council did not know or approve any new parking regulations.  
3. No Show 8:05 pm  
4. No Show 8:05 pm  
5. No Show 8:05 pm  
6. No Show 8:05 pm  
REFERRAL SESSION  
Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla  
President Danielle Browne Esq., Pro Tempore Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore  
Derrick Thompson, Councilperson Jaevon Boxhill, and Councilperson Cathlin  
Gleason  
PRESENT:  
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:  
()  
1.  
TMP  
-1730  
Code:  
LPW  
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE REIMBUR  
GRANT CONTRACT  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman  
Boxhill  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
()  
2.  
3.  
TMP  
-1715  
Code:  
LPW  
Authorization To Purchase Receptacles for Bus  
452459 Quotation City of Mount Vernon - Litte  
Attachments:  
held  
TMP  
-1736  
Code:  
LPW  
Amendment to Section 140-4, Garbage and Ru  
Authorizing Red Tag Bulk Item Disposal Sectio  
Bulk waste  
Attachments:  
Trash Collection Amendment  
held  
()  
()  
4.  
5.  
TMP  
-1737  
Code:  
LPW  
Red Tag Bulk Disposal  
Bulk waste  
Attachments:  
held  
TMP  
-1651  
Code:  
LPW  
REFERRAL LETTER FOR LOCAL LAW FO  
SEARCH WARRANT PROCEDURE  
Attachments:  
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025 - ESTABLISH  
ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH WARRANT P  
USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL LA  
Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman  
Boxhill  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
To the Council:  
The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
No Items  
To the Council:  
The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following  
entitled legislation:  
Motion to remove the company "Ettinger" from all parts of legislation and agenda and the "s" off  
agreement(s) and to remove Ettinger as a qualified vendor  
Moved: Council President Browne, Seconded by Councilman Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
approved  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
6.  
TMP  
-1742  
Code:  
PSC  
11-5-25 RFP #004-DOB Construction Inspectio  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted as amended  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
7.  
TMP  
-1741  
Code:  
PSC  
Data Officer  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
8.  
TMP  
-1706  
Code:  
PSC  
Referral Letter- Prisoner Transport Contract  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: Aye - 4 Abstain - Boxhill (this contract is also at  
the county)  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Aye:  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson  
()  
9.  
TMP  
-1721  
Code:  
PSC  
Holiday Parking - 2025  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
10.  
TMP  
-1722  
Code:  
PSC  
Red Light Camera Referral Letter  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
11.  
TMP  
-1723  
Code:  
PSC  
TriTech(CentralSquare) Contract Payment  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
12.  
TMP  
-1724  
Code:  
PSC  
AN ORDINANCE TO TO AMEND CHAPTE  
SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY  
VERNON TO INCFREASE THE MAXIMUM  
DRIVEWAY  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: Aye - 4 Nay - Boxhill  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and  
Councilperson Gleason  
Aye:  
Councilperson Boxhill  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
13.  
TMP  
-1693  
Code:  
PSC  
Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman  
Thompson  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
To the Council:  
The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
()  
14.  
TMP  
-1725  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2025-17 - Engagement of the services of  
provision of SMS services  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman  
Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
15.  
TMP  
-1726  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2025-18 – Archiving of UKG Workforc  
Data  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman  
Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
16.  
TMP  
-1727  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2025-19 – Request for Approval to Mou  
Comptroller Maureen Walker  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman  
Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
ADD-ON  
To the Council:  
The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
()  
17.  
TMP  
-1739  
Code:  
FP  
Planning Dept. Funds Transfer Referral Letter 1  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman  
Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
adopted  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS  
Councilman Gleason - congrats to Council President Browen on winning elections, being the youngest  
judge, and now there are 3 African American women on the bench  
Council President Browne - I am a judge elect, I don’t get the seat until January 2nd.  
Motion to Adjourn  
Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Poteat  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
approved  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.  
Jordan Riullano, JD  
Deputy City Clerk