Budget &  
Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes -  
Published Draft  
800 Michaelian Office Bldg.  
148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor  
White Plains, NY 10601  
Committee Chair: Tyrae Woodson-Samuels  
WestchesterLegislatorsNY.gov  
Monday, July 27, 2026  
10:00 AM  
Committee Room  
Joint w/ I&H, S&Y, LEG, H, P&E, and PS&V  
CALL TO ORDER  
Please note: Meetings of the Board of Legislators and its committees are held at the  
Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, New York, 10601,  
and livestreamed via the WebEx video conferencing system. Legislators may participate in  
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Legislature’s website: https://westchestercountyny.legistar.com/. This website also provides  
the links to documents to be discussed at a given meeting.  
With a quorum present, Chair Woodson-Samuels called the meeting to order at 10:25 AM.  
Others in Attendance: BOL: Legislators: Marget Cunzio, Colin Smith, Jenn Puja, Nancy Barr,  
and David Imamura; Committee Coordinators: Jill Axelrod, Ethan Samuel, Althema Goodson,  
Ralph Esposito, and Sebastian Loreti; Budget Dept.: Dianne Vanadia (Remote), and Christina  
Rampata: Law Dept.: Justin Adin: Parks Dept.(Remote): Peter Tartaglia and Robert Lopane;  
Guests: Steven Abbatista and Rich Joyce: Labs & Research: Keith Hoffman: Dept of Public  
Works & Transportation: Gayle Katzman, Hernane De Almeida, and Robert Abbamont:  
Westchester County Clerk: Thomas Roach, John Allen, and Mariam Elgueta: Dept of IT,  
Lennox Harris, Aji Palappillil, Dept of Environmental Facilities: Vincent Kopicki, Jazmin Logan,  
Karl Vollmer, William Fallon, Jeremiah Tejeda  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator  
Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Present:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Absent:  
MINUTES APPROVAL  
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
I.  
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION  
1.  
2026-323  
PH-Real Property Tax Exemption for Active Duty Members of the  
Armed Forces Serving in a Combat Zone  
A RESOLUTION to set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending the Laws of  
Westchester County by adding a new chapter 476 in relation to a real property tax exemption  
for active duty members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone." [Public Hearing set  
for ______________, 2026 at ______ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-324.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY &  
VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
2.  
2026-324  
LOCAL LAW-Real Property Tax Exemption for Active Duty Members of  
the Armed Forces Serving in a Combat Zone  
A LOCAL LAW amending the laws of Westchester County by adding a new chapter 476 in  
relation to a real property tax exemption for active duty members of the Armed Forces serving  
in a combat zone.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
3.  
2026-325  
PH-Real Property Tax Exemption for Seriously Disabled Veterans in  
the Line of Duty  
A RESOLUTION to set a set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW Amending Article II of  
Chapter 473 of the Laws of Westchester County in relation to a real property tax exemption  
for seriously disabled veterans in the line of duty." [Public Hearing set for  
________________, 2026 at ________ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-326.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY &  
VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
4.  
2026-326  
LOCAL LAW-Real Property Tax Exemption for Seriously Disabled  
Veterans in the Line of Duty  
A LOCAL LAW amending article II of Chapter 473 of the Laws of Westchester County in  
relation to a real property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans in the line of duty.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
5.  
2026-312  
PH-Real Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Police  
Officers Killed in the Line of Duty  
A RESOLUTION to set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending the laws of  
Westchester County by adding a new chapter 474 in relation to a real property tax exemption  
for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty." [Public Hearing set for  
________________, 2026 at ______ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-313.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION, PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS AND  
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
6.  
2026-313  
LOCAL LAW-Real Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of  
Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty  
A LOCAL LAW amending the laws of Westchester County by adding a new chapter 474 in  
relation to a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the  
line of duty.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION, PUBLIC SAFETY &  
VETERANS AND BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
7.  
2026-314  
PH-Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Volunteer Firefighters  
and Volunteer Ambulance Services Members  
A RESOLUTION to set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending the Laws of  
Westchester County with respect to a tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer  
firefighters and volunteer ambulance services members." [Public Hearing set for  
___________________, 2026 at _______ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-315.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION, PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS AND  
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Holstein, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
8.  
2026-315  
LOCAL LAW-Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Volunteer  
Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Services Members  
A LOCAL LAW amending the Laws of Westchester County with respect to a tax exemption for  
surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance services members.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION, PUBLIC SAFETY &  
VETERANS AND BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Guests: Law Department: Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney  
Budget Department: Dianne Vanadia, Associate Budget Director  
On motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Holstein, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
9.  
2026-345  
ACT-Westchester Community College Proposed 2026-2027 Budget  
AN ACT adopting the Westchester County Community College Budget and making  
appropriations for the operation of the Westchester Community College.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
On motion of Legislator Nambiar, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
10.  
2026-319  
IMA - City of Mount Vernon Summer Basketball Program  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an inter-municipal agreement  
with the City of Mount Vernon for a summer basketball program for the period of July 6, 2026  
through August 14, 2026 for a total amount not to exceed FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000)  
DOLLARS.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND SENIORS &  
YOUTH  
On motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Holstein, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Budget & Appropriations  
11. 2026-346  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
CBA-RP02A-3248-Ice Casino Improvements II  
AN ACT amending the 2026 County Capital Budget Appropriations for Capital Project RP02A  
- Ice Casino Improvements II.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENT  
Guests:  
Department of Parks & Recreation: Peter Tartaglia, Acting Commissioner, Robert Lopane,  
Director of Program Development  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
12.  
2026-347  
BOND ACT(Amended)-RP02A-3248-Ice Casino Improvements II  
A BOND ACT (Amended) to increase the County share for Capital Project RP02A - Ice Casino  
Improvements II, by FOUR MILLION ($4,000,000) DOLLARS. The Amended Bond Act, in the  
total amount of SIXTY-TWO MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND  
($62,789,000) DOLLARS, which includes FIFTY-EIGHT MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED  
EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND ($58,789,000) DOLLARS in previously authorized bonds of the  
County.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENT  
Guests:  
Department of Parks & Recreation: Peter Tartaglia, Acting Commissioner, Robert Lopane,  
Director of Program Development  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
13.  
2026-339  
BOND ACT-BLR12-Labs and Research Facility Rehabilitation and  
Upgrade  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of THREE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND  
($3,200,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project BLR12 -  
Labs and Research Facility Rehabilitation and Upgrade.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND HEALTH  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Guests:  
Department of Labs & Research: Keith Hoffman, Chief Administrator  
Department of Public Works & Transportation: Gayle Katzman, First Deputy Commissioner  
On motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Williams, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
14.  
2026-344  
BOND ACT-BCC06-3270-County Clerk-Legal Division Information  
Technology Upgrades  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND  
($1,300,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project BCC06 -  
County Clerk - Legal Division Information Technology Upgrades.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Westchester County Clerk's Office, Thomas Roach, County Clerk, John Allen, Deputy  
Westchester County Clerk, Mariam Elgueta, Public Information Officer  
On motion of Legislator Holstein, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
15.  
2026-330  
BOND ACT-B0129-3245-County-Wide Building Management System  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of TWO MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE  
THOUSAND ($2,525,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital  
Project B0129 - County-Wide Building Management System Upgrade.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Department of Public Works & Transportation: Hugh Greechan, Commissioner, Hernane De  
Almeida, Deputy Commissioner, Robert Abbamont, Director of Operations  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
16.  
2026-343  
BOND ACT-T0063-3285-New Bus Radio-Data System  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of TWO MILLION, SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND  
($2,065,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project T0063 -  
New Bus Radio/Data Systems.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Department of Public Works & Transportation: Hugh Greechan, Commissioner, Michael  
Swee, Director of Surface Transportation, Robert Abbamont, Director of Operations  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Holstein, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
17.  
2026-340  
BOND ACT-SPS18-3262-South YonkersTrunk Sewer System  
Reconstruction  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000) DOLLARS in bonds of  
Westchester County to finance Capital Project SPS18 (Unique ID 3262) - South Yonkers  
Truck Sewer System Reconstruction.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Department of Environmental Facilities: Vincent Kopicki, Commissioner, Jazmin Logan,  
Environmental Project Director  
On motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Gashi, the above item was signed by  
committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar,  
Legislator Pierce, Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
18.  
2026-341  
CBA-BIT45-Building Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems  
Upgrade  
AN ACT amending the 2026 County Capital Budget Appropriations for Capital Project BIT45  
Building Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Department of Information Technology: Lennox Harris, Deputy CIO  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
19.  
2026-342  
BOND ACT-BIT45-Building Access Control and Video Surveillance  
Systems Upgrade  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND  
($1,300,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project to finance  
Capital Project BIT45 - Building Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Department of Information Technology: Lennox Harris, Deputy CIO  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
20.  
2026-331  
BOND ACT(Amended)-BCR64-3232-Correctional Facility Replace Fire  
Alarm System  
A BOND ACT (Amended) authorizing the issuance of SEVEN MILLION, NINE HUNDRED  
SIXTY THOUSAND ($7,960,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance  
Capital Project BCR64 (3232) - Correctional Facility Replace Fire Alarm System.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
Guests:  
Correction Department: Joseph Spano, Commissioner, William Fallon, Director of  
Administrative Services, Karl Vollmer, Senior Assistant Warden  
On motion of Legislator Nambiar, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
21.  
2026-337  
IMA-Prisoner Transportation-Peekskill  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
the City of Peekskill to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation for the term  
commencing retroactively on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS  
Guests:  
Correction Department: Joseph Spano, Commissioner, William Fallon, Director of  
Administrative Services, Karl Vollmer, Senior Assistant Warden  
On motion of Legislator Nambiar, seconded by Legislator Gashi, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
22.  
2026-338  
IMA-Prisoner Transportation-White Plains  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with  
the City of White Plains to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation for the term  
commencing retroactively on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS  
Guests:  
Correction Department: Joseph Spano, Commissioner, William Fallon, Director of  
Administrative Services, Karl Vollmer, Senior Assistant Warden  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the above item was signed  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
23.  
2026-329  
BOND ACT-BCR5F-3230-Infrastructure Improvements  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000)  
DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project BCR5F (3230) -  
Infrastructure Improvements.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Guests:  
Correction Department: Joseph Spano, Commissioner, William Fallon, Director of  
Administrative Services, Karl Vollmer, Senior Assistant Warden  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Gashi, the above item was signed  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
II.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
RECEIVE & FILE  
III.  
2026-206  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - Accessory  
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Property Tax Abatement  
A Memo of Legislation to expand the County's housing supply by incentivizing homeowners to  
create safe, code-compliant accessory dwelling units, thereby increasing affordable and  
workforce housing options without requiring new large-scale development.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was  
received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
2026-207  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - Small Business  
& MWBE Micro-Grant Pilot Program ($1M)  
A Memo of Legislation to stimulate local economic activity, support entrepreneurship and  
provide targeted financial assistance to small businesses, with a dedicated focus on Minority  
and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND SMALL  
BUSINESS  
On motion of Legislator Williams, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item was  
received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Williams and Legislator Gashi  
Absent:  
Away:  
Legislator Tubiolo and Legislator Williams Johnson  
Legislator Holstein  
ADJOURNMENT  
Moved by Legislator Pierce seconded by Legislator Nambiar the Committee adjourned at  
Budget & Appropriations  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 27, 2026  
12:40 PM.