Infrastructure &  
Housing  
BOL Meeting Minutes -  
Published Draft  
800 Michaelian Office Bldg.  
148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor  
White Plains, NY 10601  
Committee Chair: Shanae Williams  
WestchesterLegislatorsNY.gov  
Monday, July 27, 2026  
10:00 AM  
Committee Room  
Joint with B&A, P&E, PS&V and Health  
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 Shanae Williams called the meeting to order at 10:27 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
Present:  
MINUTES APPROVAL  
July 13, 2026 10:00 AM  
On motion of Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the minutes were approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
I.  
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION  
1.  
2026-346  
CBA-RP02A-3248-Ice Casino Improvements II  
AN ACT amending the 2026 County Capital Budget Appropriations for Capital Project RP02A  
Infrastructure & Housing  
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July 27, 2026  
- 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  
This item was discussed with item # 2. The Committee recommended approval of an  
amended Bond Act increasing the County's share for capital project RP02A by $4,000,000,  
bringing the total authorized bonding to $62,789,000, to fund the complete rehabilitation of the  
historic Ice Casino Building at Playland Park. Legislators discussed the increase in project  
costs, noting that rising commodity and construction prices were the primary drivers, and also  
inquired about the anticipated project completion timeline as the Department outlined the  
critical structural, mechanical, ADA, and historic restoration improvements needed to preserve  
the facility.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
2.  
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  
Please refer to item #1 for details.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
3.  
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  
Infrastructure & Housing  
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Guests:  
Department of Labs & Research: Keith Hoffman, Chief Administrator  
Department of Public Works & Transportation: Gayle Katzman, First Deputy Commissioner  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act in the amount of $3,200,000 to fund the  
second phase of design for a new Department of Laboratories and Research facility on the  
Grasslands Campus, advancing the project from 30% to 60% design completion. Legislators  
inquired about potential cost escalations, the proposed reduction in square footage, and the  
cost study supporting the project as the Department outlined the phased design and  
anticipated construction schedule.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
4.  
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, Rajesh Lokhande, Manager, Software Architecture  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act in the amount of $1,300,000 to fund a  
new cashiering system for the Westchester County Clerk's Office, modernization of the Legal  
Division's databases, and initial programming to support a consolidated data entry system.  
Legislators discussed coordinating the project with the County's cybersecurity efforts,  
opportunities to expand automation for e-filing, concerns about phone tree navigation and  
maintaining access to live customer service representatives, and the ongoing costs associated  
with software maintenance and updates.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
5.  
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  
Infrastructure & Housing  
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Guests:  
Department of Public Works & Transportation: Hugh Greechan, Commissioner, Hernane De  
Almeida, Deputy Commissioner, Robert Abbamont, Director of Operations  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act to finance the design of a countywide  
upgrade to the Building Management System (BMS), replacing the obsolete and unsupported  
platform with a modern system to improve the management of heating, ventilation, and air  
conditioning equipment across County facilities. Legislators discussed environmental  
considerations related to the project and inquired about ensuring the new system would be  
modular and compatible with future software upgrades to support long-term functionality.  
On motion of Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Woodson-Samuels, the above item  
was signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
6.  
2026-343  
BOND ACT-T0063-3285-New Bus Radio-Data System  
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  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act in the amount of $2,065,000 to finance  
additional technology enhancements for the Bee-Line system, including improvements to the  
yard management system, CCTV, planning and scheduling, rostering, the Optibus operational  
module, and related hardware and network equipment. Legislators inquired about the  
locations of the CCTV systems included in the project and whether additional budget  
amendments may be needed in the future as implementation of the technology upgrades  
progresses.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
7.  
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  
Infrastructure & Housing  
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Guests:  
Department of Environmental Facilities: Vincent Kopicki, Commissioner, Jazmin Logan,  
Environmental Project Director  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act in the amount of $1,000,000 to finance  
Phase I of the South Yonkers Trunk Sewer System Reconstruction project, including  
inspection, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of portions of the County’s trunk sewer system.  
The project will support ongoing assessment and maintenance of critical wastewater  
infrastructure, including a multi-sensor engineering inspection to identify and evaluate existing  
sewer conditions  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
8.  
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  
This tem was discussed with item #9. The Committee recommended approval of a Capital  
Budget Amendment and related Bond Act in the amount of $1,300,000 to fund additional costs  
associated with the Building Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade project,  
including the acquisition and installation of security cameras, access control equipment,  
software, and related infrastructure at various County facilities. Legislators inquired about the  
potential for State reimbursement opportunities and requested additional information regarding  
the vendors involved in the implementation of the project.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
9.  
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  
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Please refer to item #8 for notes.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
10.  
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  
The Committee recommended approval of an amended Bond Act in the total amount of  
$9,625,000 to fund the replacement of the Correctional Facility’s outdated fire alarm system,  
including new devices, fiber network connections, and updated monitoring technology  
throughout the facility complex. Legislators discussed the importance of maintaining the safety  
of all personnel and occupants during implementation and inquired whether the existing  
system’s software and components were no longer available or supported by the  
manufacturer.  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
11.  
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  
The Committee recommended approval of a Bond Act in the amount of $500,000 to fund the  
replacement of aging sewer grinder pumps at the Correctional Complex, which are  
experiencing frequent failures and require replacement to maintain reliable sanitation services  
and protect public health. Legislators inquired about the anticipated construction timeline and  
potential disruptions to facility operations during the replacement work.  
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On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, 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 Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
II.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
RECEIVE & FILE  
III.  
1.  
2026-320  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - Addition to Saw Mill Sewer District - 398  
South State Rd., Briarcliff Manor  
Forwarding a Resolution from the Village of Briarcliff requesting the addition of a parcel,  
located at 398 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor, to be added to the Saw Mill Sewer District.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Woodson-Samuels, the above item  
was received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
2.  
2026-332  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - Brownfield  
Assessment and Redevelopment Initiative  
A Memo of Legislation to establish a Countywide initiative to identify, assess and support the  
redevelopment of underutilized properties impacted by actual or perceived environmental  
contamination.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE &  
HOUSING  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item  
was received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
3.  
2026-333  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - First Gen.  
Homebuyer and Down Payment Matching Act  
A Memo of Legislation to establish a First-Generation Homebuyer and Down Payment  
Matching Initiative to help eligible Westchester residents pursue homeownership through  
financial education, savings support, down payment assistance, closing cost assisting and  
connection to existing homebuyer programs.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE &  
HOUSING  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item  
was received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
Infrastructure & Housing  
4. 2026-335  
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HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - OTH and  
Commercial Conversion Readiness Act  
A Memo of Legislation to establish a Countywide Office-to Housing and Commercial  
Conversion Readiness Initiative to identify underutilized office buildings, aging retail centers,  
vacant commercial properties and other appropriate sites that may be suitable for adaptive  
reuse, mixed-use redevelopment or housing conversion.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE &  
HOUSING  
On motion of Legislator Woodson-Samuels, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, the above item  
was received, filed, and approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi  
ADJOURNMENT  
Moved by Legislator Woodson-Samuels, seconded by Legislator Pierce, the Committee  
adjourned at 12:35 PM by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Legislator Williams, Legislator Holstein, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce,  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Gashi