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, October 15, 2024  
4:00 PM  
MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 1st FLOOR  
Board of Estimate & Contract  
Call to Order: At 4:13 PM by Chairwoman Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard  
Roll Call and reading of agenda items administered by Deputy City Clerk Nicole J.  
Bonilla. Noticed in the Journal News.  
Roll Call:  
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Darren Morton, and Derrick  
Thompson  
PRESENT  
President Cathlin Gleason  
ABSENT  
Deputy City Clerk Nicole J. Bonilla  
OTHERS:  
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES  
1.  
TMP -941  
Code:  
LPW  
Approval of Payment for OpenGov ARPA 2024.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Mayor Patterson - Howard: How is this being expended? When is the  
payment due?  
Response: Assistant Comptroller Hamilton: Due this year  
approved  
2.  
TMP -920  
Code:  
LPW  
Approval of VMware support contract and payment Davenport group  
ARPA 1680.203.C927.pdf  
Attachments:  
Top Five Concerns Broadcom.pdf  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton: What is this for?  
Response: Commission Perez: Dell servers  
approved  
3.  
TMP -927  
Code:  
LPW  
Revised Monday.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton: More Software?  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: This is for constituent relationship management tracking  
and reporting.  
approved  
4.  
TMP -921  
Code:  
LPW  
Transfer of Funds - negative lines 9-2024.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
approved  
5.  
TMP -957  
Code:  
LPW  
DPW Capital Fleet Acquisition -NCL Government Capital.pdf  
vehicledraft1.pdf  
Attachments:  
Comptroller Morton: There was concern for total cost and interest cost. That cost must be  
budgeted starting 2025. What is the immediacy for this so we can search alternative options?  
Mayor Patterson - Howard: DPW and finance office met on this, and ARPA funds would be  
used first and the city’s payments will begin 2026. 62% of the fleet is unusable. This equipment  
is ready and available.  
Deputy Commissioner Nuculovic: Trucks are not able to handle a snow, hold salt/sand and  
plow. We must get the truck, training and have it ready by the snow season. It is dyer and urgent.  
The refuse trucks are in disrepair. We don’t have time to repair because they are being used  
during three shifts.  
Comptroller Morton: This was discussed with DPW but was not told that DPW was going  
forward with this lease purchase. Someone reached out to bond counsel. Is there a buyout clause  
or early penalty payment? We may find alternative financing funds instead of taking it to the  
term of the original leasing agreement. We will hold it for now and make time to come back this  
week for a special meeting.  
Assistant Corporation Counsel Powell: we have a document with the terms for review.  
held  
6.  
TMP -936  
Code:  
LPW  
BCA Walk2.pdf  
Attachments:  
BCAWalkMap.pdf  
PD Response Breast Cancer Walk.pdf  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: none.  
approved  
7.  
TMP -925  
Code:  
HR  
WIN 24-25 Council Let.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: This is on the county timeline. We had these for decades  
approved  
8.  
TMP -943  
Code:  
HR  
REC- VEHICLE ARPA FUNDS TRANSFER  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: vehicles for nutrition program and food delivery and one  
for commissioner and DC to utilize.  
Comptroller Morton: There was conflict with the referral. If the vehicles are reversed, two cargo  
& one regular car. The funds and quote might also be wrong.  
Mayor SPH: We received clarification during the recess to speak. The SUV's are to deliver food  
and cargo van for food rescue. It is for 2 SUVs and cargo van for large support transport. It is  
correct.  
Comptroller Morton: eligibility code for that vehicle being used by commissioners.  
Assistant Comptroller Hamilton: This may negatively impact public service code  
approved  
9.  
TMP -953  
Code:  
HR  
Rec- Pumpkin Fest 2024  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson Howard: Not at memorial field, it is at Hartley Park. *change on  
the floor*  
approved as amended  
10.  
TMP -917  
Code:  
HR  
Youth Bureau Lights on event.docx  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: We advise you go to the event  
approved  
11.  
TMP -918  
Code:  
HR  
ANYSYB conference Referral letter 2024.pdf  
Conf. Agenda.pdf  
Attachments:  
ANYSYB mileage.pdf  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: it is in our region. Funds for registration and conference  
expense.  
approved  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
TMP -928  
Code:  
PSC  
Agenda Letter Alpine Software.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: None.  
approved  
TMP -947  
Code:  
PSC  
MVPD Trunk or Treat.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: It is from 4:30 - 7 PM  
approved  
TMP -948  
Code:  
PSC  
Ivory Tower Training  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: None.  
approved  
TMP -951  
Code:  
PSC  
Reimbursement for 2 Members of Service  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton: Are we utilizing city vehicles?  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: Just hotel, meals, gas and parking  
approved  
TMP -915  
Code:  
PSC  
ConEd referral Letter.pdf  
Attachments:  
ConEd Timeline.pdf  
FAQ Responses for Mt Vernon City Council Meeting Oct 2024 1.pdf  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Comptroller Morton: Correct address is at the doles center  
approved  
17.  
TMP -909  
Code:  
PSC  
Referral Letter Agriculture NYS.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: Comptroller Morton: Fuel Inspection?  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: Weights and measures  
approved  
18.  
TMP -959  
Code:  
FP  
COMP2024-13-Consultant Agreement for Implementation of Putting  
Asset to Work (PAW) .pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Comptroller Morton - this is an example of benefits of the elected and staff going to  
professional development and conferences. This is a direct result of doing so.  
Mayor Patterson - Howard: Also we received million dollar grant!  
approved  
TAX REVIEW SETTLEMENTS  
Motion to take items #19 - 23 as a Block vote  
take items as block vote  
19.  
20.  
21.  
TMP -966  
Resolution for Tax Refund - Staples Inc.pdf  
Consent Judgment - Staples Inc.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
TMP -967  
Consent Judgment - Randhawas Estate Corp.pdf  
Resolution for Tax Refund - Randhawas Estate Corp.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
TMP -968  
Consent Order and Judgment - Adventure Holding Inc (003).pdf  
Resolution for Tax Refund - Adventure Holding Inc.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
22.  
23.  
TMP -969  
Consent Order Judgment - Fulton Acquisition LLC.pdf  
Resolution for Tax Refund - Fulton Acquisition LLC.pdf  
Attachments:  
approved  
TMP -970  
Resolution for Tax Refund - 2371 Exterior LLC and 627 S. Columbus  
LLC.pdf  
Attachments:  
Consent Judgment - 2371 Exterior LLC and 627 S. Columbus LLC.pdf  
approved  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Mayor Patterson - Howard: Tax certificates might need to go out for bond and have  
properties re-assessed  
approved the Consent Agenda  
Mayor Patterson-Howard, Comptroller Morton, and Thompson  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
President Gleason  
Absent:  
TMP -971  
Attachments:  
24.  
CONSENT ORDER & JUDGMENT - 19 SOUTH 13TH AVENUE,  
LLC.pdf  
Resolution for Tax Refund - 19 South 13th Avenue.pdf  
Moved: Acting Pro Tem. Thompson, Seconded by Comptroller Morton  
On the question: none.  
Response: Comptroller Morton: There is a problem with calculation  
Assistant Comptroller Hamilton: The legislation number is incorrect. $6,038.38 or $198.95  
difference between the two totals. *Amend on the floor*  
Motion to amend on the floor ($6,038.38) Thompson/Morton - AYE ALL  
approved as amended  
Agenda was concluded at 5:14 PM  
Chairwoman Patterson-Howard asked if there was new business:  
Mayor Patterson Howard: DPW is going for free training to Denmark to learn about thermal heating.  
Comptroller Morton: Section 85a of the charter, by the 15th supply a letter for reserves for delinquent  
taxes. There is zero available.  
Acting Pro Tem. Thompson: We need to get businesses in MV to generate taxable income for the city.  
Comptroller Morton: tax lien sales coming up.  
APT Thompson: Thanks to comptroller, mayor and council, this is what a functioning government  
looks like.  
Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn.  
approved  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:31 PM  
Jordan Riullano, JD  
Deputy City Clerk