City of Mount Vernon, New York  
1 ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104  
CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550  
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Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, September 17, 2024  
4:00 PM  
MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 1st FLOOR  
Board of Estimate & Contract  
Call to Order: At 4:14 PM by Chairwoman Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard  
Roll Call and reading of agenda items administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters.  
Noticed in the Journal News.  
Roll Call:  
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Darren Morton, and President Cathlin  
Gleason  
PRESENT  
None  
ABSENT  
City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters, Deputy Clerk Nicole J. Bonilla, Council President  
Caitlin Gleason, Comptroller Darren M. Morton, Assistant Comptroller Condell  
Hamilton, Corporation Counsel Brian Johnson, Second Deputy Corporation Counsel  
Christine Lombert  
OTHERS:  
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Darren Morton, and President Cathlin  
Gleason  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
None  
OPENING OF BID FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS  
Clerk Walters - This will be removed from the agenda.  
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES  
1.  
TMP -853  
Code:  
LPW  
Approval of budget transfer of $30769.90 from Data Processing Equip  
A1680.486.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
2.  
TMP -849  
Code:  
LPW  
Referral Letter - Budget Transfer 8-28-24.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
None  
Absent:  
3.  
TMP -817  
Code:  
LPW  
Green Innovation Grant Program.pdf  
Attachments:  
$150M Signed Endorsement of MOA CMV CoW001.pdf  
MtV-4thStreetPark-SchematicSitePlan.pdf  
GIGP Acceptance Letter.pdf  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton discussed the availability of documentation that allows  
the grant to fund the city's portion.  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that the documentation is in the packet.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
Comptroller Morton  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
4.  
TMP -863  
Code:  
LPW  
Environetics - Revised September 9, 2024.pdf  
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR MUNICIPAL  
BUILDINGS.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
5.  
TMP -830  
Code:  
LPW  
WTR-Referral-Letter08152024.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton questioned if these are available funds being given.  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that this is an additional million dollars for the  
lead service replacement project with an extended term to March 31st.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
6.  
TMP -877  
Code:  
LPW  
Transfer BOE 2023 Chargeback.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton questioned that since the 2023 budget was closed why is  
there an attempt to transfer money between fiscal years.  
Response: Clerk Walters explained that the City Clerk office worked in conjunction with the  
Comptroller's office and was following their directives. Assistant Comptroller Hamilton  
confirmed that there is money in the line and it will be encumbered for next fiscal year.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
7.  
TMP -810  
Code:  
HR  
SYEP- Presbyterian referral letter 2023 $17,224.pdf  
YTH-Printer - award letter.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard for the record explained that Westchester County sends  
approval and award letters after the inception of the agreement and/or contract, hence why  
legislation has to be retroactive. Comptroller Morton concurred.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
8.  
TMP -854  
Code:  
PSC  
Referral Letter-Demo19 STerrace-Zombie Homes .pdf  
19STerrace-Photo1.jpg  
Attachments:  
19STerrace-Photo2.jpg  
19Terrace Ave Photo3.jpg  
19 South Terrace Ave - Demolition 7-24-24.pdf  
19 South Terrace Avenue Quote.pdf  
19 S TERRACE-Quote.pdf  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton explained his reasons for voting nay not having anything  
to do with the need but rathar has to do with financially trying to secure tax payer money for  
these things and using ARPA funds.  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that these home are considered Zombie homes,  
unsafe, dangerous, and in need of demolition.  
Corporation Counsel recommended an executive session to discuss.  
approved  
Motion to enter into an Executive Session to discuss legal matters and get legal advice at 4:35pm  
Moved: Comptroller Morton, Seconded: Council President Gleason  
go into Executive Session  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Motion to exit Executive Session at 4:48 pm.  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
TMP -865  
Code:  
9.  
LPW  
Referral - CGR Contract_Law_Buildings.pdf  
CGR-ProposalforOperationalAnalysis.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton expressed questions on the procurement process, RFP's  
and professional services. Also expressed that the Harvard Fellow is working with the City and  
could do those assignments.  
Response: Council President Gleason explained item 6 of the procurement policy explains  
bypass situations that are applicable.  
Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that the Harvard Fellow has priority assignments  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
10.  
TMP -859  
Code:  
PSC  
ReferralLetter-FeesUpdated.pdf  
Attachments:  
Referral-Legislation.9-11-2024 Meeting.pdf  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton questioned why is this being lowered.  
Response: Clerk Walters explained that the amounts are being aligned with what the state is  
asking.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
11.  
12.  
13.  
TMP -835  
Code:  
PSC  
Transfer of Funds to Cover Negative Balances  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
TMP -796  
Code:  
PSC  
Taxi Fare Increase.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
TMP -852  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2024-12-NYCOM 2024 Fall Training.pdf  
Attachments:  
COMP2024-12-NYCOM 2024 Fall Training Agenda.pdf  
COMP2024-12-NYCOM 2024 Fall Training Hotel.pdf  
COMP2024-12-NYCOM 2024 Fall Training Registration.pdf  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Aye:  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
14.  
TMP -885  
Code:  
PSC  
Allotment of Firefighters.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: Council President Gleason expressed her support of hiring more fire fighters.  
Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that the cut was made last year because there was no active  
list and was budgeted as such.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Motion on the floor to add an item new number 15 under resolutions approving ordinances which was  
an held item from April 2024.  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
moved to agenda  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
ADD-ON  
15.  
TMP -534  
Code:  
PSC  
Conversion of Municipal Lot 17 Referral Letter  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
SALARY RESOLUTION(S)  
16.  
TMP -890  
Fire Dept Salaries.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton asked if this was because of added four positions  
Response: Assistant Comptroller Hamilton responded with "yes."  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
SETTLEMENT(S)  
17.  
TMP -889  
Settlement Resolution.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard explained that this is a settlement from 2020 where the  
brakes went out on a sanitation truck during the tenure of the former Comptroller who was not  
allowing vehicles to be serviced.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST TO AWARD CONTRACTS  
TMP -856  
18.  
Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Mount Vernon  
2024-2025(letter).pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: Mayor Patterson-Howard explained the situation and expressed that in the past three  
and half years, more streets have been paved, not patched than in a thirty year period. The cost to  
pave one street is about one hundred thousand dollars.  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
19.  
TMP -857  
Various Public Works Construction and Equipment Rental  
2024-2025(letter).pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: none  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
TAX REVIEW SETTLEMENTS  
Motion to take items # 20-24 as a block vote.  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
take items as block vote  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
TMP -893  
Attachments:  
20.  
21.  
A Resolution for Tax Reduction - Grandview Park Associates LLC.pdf  
Consent Order Judgment - Grandview Park Associates LLC.pdf  
approved  
TMP -894  
Tax Reduction Resolution - CPD Properties NY LLC.pdf  
Consent Judgment - CPD Properties LLC.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
22.  
23.  
TMP -899  
A Resolution for Tax Reduction - Lucas Building Company LLC.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
TMP -900  
A Resolution for the Tax Reduction - LUCAS BUILDING  
COMPANY LLC (9 West Prospect Avenue).pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
24.  
TMP -901  
A Resolution for Tax Reduction - 17 MacQuesten Parkway.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none  
Response: Comptroller Morton explained that tax cert's are coming in at a fast pace and that a new for  
properties to be re-evaluate is imperative to collect the proper tax payments.  
approved the Consent Agenda  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Agenda was concluded at 5:25 PM  
Chairwoman Patterson-Howard asked if there was new business:  
none.  
Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn.  
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded: Comptroller Morton  
approved  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and President Gleason  
Aye:  
None  
None  
Nay:  
Absent:  
There being no other further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.  
Nicole Bonilla, MBA  
Deputy City Clerk