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, 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  
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.***  
Danielle Browne, President  
PRESIDING:  
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  
President Danielle Browne Esq., Pro Tempore Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore  
Derrick Thompson, Councilperson Jaevon Boxhill, and Councilperson Cathlin  
Gleason  
PRESENT:  
None  
ABSENT:  
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON  
To the Council:  
The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the  
following entitled legislation:  
()  
()  
()  
1.  
2.  
3.  
TMP  
-1316  
Code:  
LPW  
Street Resurfacing RFP Letter for 25-26  
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:  
TMP  
-1333  
Code:  
LPW  
Town of Carmel 2025  
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:  
TMP  
-1337  
Code:  
LPW  
Request to Accept Three Trees  
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:  
()  
4.  
TMP  
-1329  
Code:  
LPW  
Rec- HIV AIDS WALK  
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:  
()  
5.  
TMP  
-1330  
Code:  
LPW  
Rec juneteenth Interfaith Health fair  
DPW Juneteenth  
Attachments:  
PD Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Interfait  
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:  
()  
6.  
TMP  
-1332  
Code:  
LPW  
cityfest referral letter 2025  
DPW City Fest  
Attachments:  
PD City Fest  
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:  
()  
7.  
TMP  
-1291  
Code:  
LPW  
0657_001  
Attachments:  
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  
Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore  
Thompson, and Councilperson Boxhill  
President Browne, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
8.  
TMP  
-1319  
Code:  
LPW  
Referral Letter - 04072025  
Attachments:  
Referral Doc - Senior Account Clerk ordinance  
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:  
()  
9.  
TMP  
-1331  
Code:  
HR  
summer breeze  
Attachments:  
DPW Summer Breeze  
PD Summer Breeze Concert Series  
Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman  
Gleason  
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 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following  
entitled legislation:  
()  
10.  
TMP  
-1325  
Code:  
PSC  
Acceptance of Parking Spaces Referral Letter  
Montefiore Letter for Parking Spaces  
Attachments:  
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  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
11.  
TMP  
-1326  
Code:  
PSC  
FARO Technologies 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:  
()  
12.  
TMP  
-1327  
Code:  
PSC  
Avigilon Unity Training Referral Letter  
Avigilon Unity Training Docs  
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  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
To the Council:  
The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
()  
13.  
TMP  
-1338  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2025-04 - Installment Plan Standard Ter  
COMP2025-04A Installment Plan Terms  
Attachments:  
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  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
()  
14.  
TMP  
-1339  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2025–05 NYSHIP Payment Plan  
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  
-1340  
Code:  
FP  
Comp2025-06 - Aflac Supplemental Dental  
COMP2025–06A - AFLAC Supplementary De  
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 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the  
following entitled legislation:  
()  
16.  
TMP  
-1348  
Code:  
LPW  
Referral Letter Nia Howard Fenton 04-23-2025  
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:  
To the Council:  
The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
()  
17.  
TMP  
-1343  
Code:  
HR  
READY Vibe Check Referral letter  
Youth Bureau R4L Vibe Check event  
Attachments:  
Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman  
Gleason  
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:  
()  
18.  
TMP  
-1341  
Code:  
HR  
Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman  
Gleason  
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 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following  
entitled legislation:  
()  
19.  
TMP  
-1349  
Code:  
PSC  
Indoor Amusment Uses Referral  
EAF 1-3  
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:  
To the Council:  
The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled  
legislation:  
()  
20.  
TMP  
-1350  
Code:  
FP  
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:  
()  
21.  
TMP  
-1351  
Code:  
FP  
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:  
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  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
Exit Executive Session at 9:12 PM  
approved  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS  
None.  
Motion to adjourn  
Moved: Councilman Thompson, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill  
approved  
President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat,  
Aye:  
Acting Pro Tempore Thompson,  
Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson  
Gleason  
None  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm.  
Jordan Riullano, JD  
Deputy City Clerk