Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes -  
Published Draft  
800 Michaelian Office Bldg.  
148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor  
White Plains, NY 10601  
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Monday, July 20, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Legislative Chamber  
Regular Meeting  
CALENDAR 15 (CONSENT)  
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CALL TO ORDER  
The County Board met pursuant to adjournment.  
The Honorable Vedat Gashi in the Chair.  
The Chair opened the meeting at 7:06 PM with the salute to our flag and a prayer.  
The roll call resulted as follows:  
Majority Leader Judah Holstein  
Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio  
Jose Alvarado  
Present:  
Nancy Barr  
Vice Chair Terry Clements  
David Imamura  
Minority Whip James Nolan  
Jenn Puja  
Emiljana Ulaj  
Majority Whip Shanae Williams  
Jewel Williams Johnson  
Tyrae Woodson-Samuels  
Chairman Vedat Gashi  
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Erika Pierce  
Absent:  
Colin Smith  
David Tubiolo  
Anant Nambiar  
Remote:  
MINUTES APPROVAL  
June 29, 2026, 7pm, Regular Meeting  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio, the minutes were  
approved. The motion carried unanimously.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
There were 10 speakers.  
PUBLIC HEARING  
1.  
PH-Prohibit the Sale of Camouflaged Vaping Devices in Westchester  
County  
A Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 535 of the Laws of Westchester  
County to prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County." [Public  
Hearing set for July 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-44.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND HEALTH  
There was one speaker.  
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr.Judah Holstein declared the public hearing closed.  
This RESOLUTION - Public Hearing was public hearing held  
2.  
PH-Eliminating the Master Plumber 51 Percent Business Ownership  
Requirement  
A Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending section 277.509(A) of the Laws of  
Westchester County, eliminating the master plumber 51 percent business ownership  
requirement." [Public Hearing set for July 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO  
2026-295.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION  
There were 2 speakers.  
No other person wishing to be heard, Mr.Judah Holstein declared the public hearing closed  
and resumed the regular order of business.  
This RESOLUTION - Public Hearing was public hearing held  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
I.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
A.  
1.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
PH-Real Property Tax Exemption for Active Duty Members of the  
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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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
2.  
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  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
3.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS AND LEGISLATION  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
4.  
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  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
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unanimously.  
5.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
6.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
7.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS,  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING AND PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
8.  
IMA-Prisoner Transportation-Peekskill  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with  
the City of Peekskill to provide reimbursement for prisoner transportation for the term  
commencing retroactively on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
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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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
10.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS,  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING AND HEALTH  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
11.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
12.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
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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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
14.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
15.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
16.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committee listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
17.  
CBA-RP02A-3248-Ice Casino Improvements II  
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AN ACT amending the 2026 County Capital Budget Appropriations for Capital Project RP02A  
- Ice Casino Improvements II.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS,  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENT  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
18.  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS,  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENT  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
B.  
C.  
1.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
LEGISLATORS  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
SENIORS & YOUTH  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
2.  
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  
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On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
3.  
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 Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
4.  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS - Memo of Leg. - Youth Career  
Guarantee and Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline Act  
A Memo of Legislation to create a Countywide Youth Career Guarantee and  
Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline Initiative to connect young people in Westchester County with  
real pathways into stable careers.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND SENIORS & YOUTH  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
5.  
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 Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
D.  
OTHERS  
1.  
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.  
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COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committee listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
2.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - Special Prosecutor Appointments Quarterly  
Update  
Forwarding the quarterly update for appointments and payments of special prosecutors.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
LEGISLATION  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committees listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
3.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - WCC 3rd Quarter Quarterly Report  
Forwarding the Westchester Community College Quarterly Report for the 3rd Quarter ending  
August 31, 2026.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committee listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
4.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - WC Annual Comprehensive Financial Report  
- 2025  
Forwarding the Westchester County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year  
ending 2025.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio the above item  
was received, filed and referred to the committee listed above. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
II.  
NOTICES & PETITIONS  
1.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - NR IDA Notice of Contemplated Deviation  
Forwarding from the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency a Notice of Deviation for  
the property located at 466 Main Street, New Rochelle.  
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - NO COMMITTEE REFERRAL NECESSARY  
This COMMUNICATION - Notice of Petition was reviewed  
2.  
CE Letter-Vought-Comments on Proposed Rule-Regulaton for Federal  
Financial Assistance  
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Forwarding Westchester County Executive Kenneth Jenkins comments on the County's firm  
opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule rewriting 2 CFR  
Part 200 - known as the Uniform Guidance - published in the Federal Register on May 29,  
2026 (Docket OMB-2026-0034).  
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - NO COMMITTEE REFERRAL NECESSARY  
This COMMUNICATION - Notice of Petition was reviewed  
3.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - Election Commissioner Certification  
Forwarding the Election Commissioner Certification for the Westchester Republican County  
Committee.  
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - NO COMMITTEE REFERRAL NECESSARY  
This COMMUNICATION - Notice of Petition was reviewed  
III.  
STANDING COMMITTEES  
1.  
LOCAL LAW-Prohibit the Sale of Camouflaged Vaping Devices in  
Westchester County  
A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 535 of the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit the sale  
of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND HEALTH  
Legislator Imamura and Legislator Williams Johnson presented the report and the LOCAL  
LAW - Amendment to Local Law and moved that the report be received, filed and approved  
and the LOCAL LAW - Amendment to Local Law adopted, which motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
2.  
APPT-Professional Prequalification Board-Catizone  
A RESOLUTION appointing Pietro A. Catizone as a member of the Westchester County  
Professional Prequalification Board for the term April 20, 2026 to December 31, 2029.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Appointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Appointment adopted,  
which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
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Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
3.  
APPT-Veterans' Advisory Council-Sandor  
A RESOLUTION appointing Andrew Sandor as a member of the Westchester County  
Veterans' Advisory Council, effective May 12, 2026 to serve at the pleasure of the County  
Executive.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Appointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Appointment adopted,  
which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
4.  
APPT-Veterans' Advisory Council-Edwards  
A RESOLUTION appointing Chester B. Edwards as a member of the Westchester County  
Veterans' Advisory Council, effective May 12, 2026 to serve at the pleasure of the County  
Executive.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Appointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Appointment adopted,  
which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
5.  
REAPPT-Refuse Disp Dist No 1 Adv Bd-Coleman  
A RESOLUTION reappointing Jeffrey Coleman as a member of the Westchester County  
Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board for the term May 11, 2026 to December 31,  
2027.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
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REAPPT-Refuse Disp Dist No 1 Adv Bd-Mottarella  
A RESOLUTION reappointing George J. Mottarella as a member of the Westchester County  
Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board for the term May 11, 2026 to December 31,  
2027.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
7.  
REAPPT-Traffic Safety Board-Coleman  
A RESOLUTION reappointing Jeffrey Coleman as member of the Westchester County Traffic  
Safety Board for the term May 11, 2026 to December 31, 2028.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
8.  
REAPPT-Traffic Safety Board-Prekpala  
A RESOLUTION reappointing Novica Prekpala as a member of the Westchester County  
Traffic Safety Board for the term May 11, 2026 to December 31, 2028.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 20, 2026  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
9.  
REAPPT-Traffic Safety Board-Summerfield  
A RESOLUTION reappointing Paul Summerfield as a member of the Westchester County  
Traffic Safety Board for the term May 11, 2026 to December 31, 2028.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
Vice Chair Clements presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment and moved  
that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Reappointment  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
10.  
LOCAL LAW-Eliminating the Master Plumber 51 Percent Business  
Ownership Requirement  
A LOCAL LAW amending section 277.509(A) of the Laws of Westchester County, eliminating  
the master plumber 51 percent business ownership requirement.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION  
Legislator Imamura presented the report and the LOCAL LAW - Amendment to Local Law and  
moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the LOCAL LAW - Amendment to  
Local Law adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
11.  
ACT-Amending Act No. 8-2002-Credit Card Fees  
AN ACT amending Act No. 8 of 2002, which authorized the County of Westchester to enter  
into agreements with one or more financing agencies or card issuers to provide for payments  
owed to the County by credit cards, by adding a requirement that any person offering payment  
by credit card shall be required to pay the County any service fee or surcharge that may be  
incurred.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels presented the report and the ACT - Amendment to Agreement  
and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT - Amendment to  
Agreement adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 20, 2026  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
12.  
IMA-Services to Seniors Funded with County Tax Dollars-Yonkers,  
New Rochelle  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into inter-municipal agreements with  
the City of Yonkers and the City of New Rochelle for the provision of outreach and other  
services to seniors to be funded with County tax dollars.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND SENIORS &  
YOUTH  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Alvarado presented the report and the ACT -  
IMAs and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT - IMAs adopted,  
which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
13.  
BOND ACT-RTB11-Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND ($800,000)  
DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project RTB11 - Tibbetts Brook  
Park Pool Rehabilitation.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENT  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Majority Whip Williams and Legislator Williams Johnson  
presented the report and the ACT - Bond Act and moved that the report be received, filed and  
approved and the ACT - Bond Act adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
14.  
RESO - PH-2026-2027 Proposed Westchester Community College  
Budget  
A Public Hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 Westchester Community College Budget to be  
held Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and designating which papers will publish the  
Notice of Public Hearing.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels presented the report and the RESOLUTION - Public Hearing  
and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION - Public  
Hearing adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 20, 2026  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
15.  
RESO - WCC Proposed Budget 2026-2027 Public Hearing Rules  
A RESOLUTION adopting Rules for the Westchester Community College proposed  
2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels presented the report and the RESOLUTION and moved that the  
report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION adopted, which motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
16.  
RESO - WCC Proposed Budget 2026-2027 Suspension of Rules  
A RESOLUTION suspending Rules 9 and 11 of the Rules of the Westchester County Board of  
Legislators solely and exclusively with regard to the 2026/2027 proposed Westchester  
Community College Budget.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels presented the report and the RESOLUTION and moved that the  
report be received, filed and approved and the RESOLUTION adopted, which motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
17.  
ACT - FAA Airport Counsel Agreements  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to amend agreements with the law firms  
Kaplan Kirsch, LLP and The Wicks Group, PLLC in order for the County to exercise the first  
(1st) of its five (5) one (1) year renewal options under each Agreement for the provision of "Of  
Counsel" legal services to the County Attorney, as needed, concerning various matters  
affecting the Westchester County Airport for the periods from August 1, 2026 through July 31,  
2027, payable at approved hourly rates, not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND  
($200,000) DOLLARS in the aggregate.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND LITIGATION  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Imamura presented the report and the ACT -  
Amendment to Agreement and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the  
Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 20, 2026  
ACT - Amendment to Agreement adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
18.  
BOND ACT-BPL26-3098-Flood Mitigation-Powderhorn Road, Ardsley  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($550,000)  
DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project BPL26 - Flood  
Mitigation.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Majority Whip Williams presented the report and the ACT -  
Bond Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT - Bond Act  
adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
19.  
ACT-Amend Stormwater Reconnaissance Plan  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to amend the Storm Water Reconnaissance  
Plan for the Saw Mill and Pocantico Rivers, adopted by Act No. 120-2014 on June 17, 2014,  
to add flood problem areas designated by the Village of Ardsley and a study conducted by the  
Village of Hastings-on-Hudson in compliance with Article III-A of the Westchester County  
Storm Water Management Law.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Majority Whip Williams presented the report and the ACT -  
Amendment to Agreement and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the  
ACT - Amendment to Agreement adopted, which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
20.  
IMA-Flood Mitigation-BPL26-3098-Ardsley  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with  
the Village of Ardsley in connection with a flood mitigation project (Capital Project BPL26  
(Unique ID:3098).  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
Board of Legislators  
BOL Meeting Minutes - Published Draft  
July 20, 2026  
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Majority Whip Williams presented the report and the ACT -  
IMAs and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT - IMAs adopted,  
which motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Majority Leader Holstein, Minority Leader Cunzio, Alvarado, Barr, Vice Chair  
Clements, Imamura, Nambiar, Minority Whip Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Majority Whip  
Williams, Williams Johnson, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman Gashi  
Absent:  
Pierce, Smith, and Tubiolo  
IV.  
SPECIAL ORDERS  
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CALL OF THE DISTRICTS  
1.  
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS 12-2026  
HON. NANCY E. BARR: Louis Larizza  
LEGISLATORS BARR AND WILLIAMS JOHNSON: Robin Dana Rattner (Rabinowitz)  
HON. MARGARET A. CUNZIO: John Michael Kiley, Jr., Frans P. "Frank" Oudheusden,  
Kenneth Andreu  
HON. JAMES NOLAN: Kenneth Maher, Lauren Nicole Shields  
HON. ERIKA PIERCE: Thomas Comito, Sr., Malachy Fallon, Jr., Elizabeth Larkin, George  
Hunter Roberts  
LEGISLATORS PIERCE AND GASHI: John Cummings  
HON. JENN PUJA: Marian Green  
LEGISLATORS PUJA, WILLIAMS JOHNSON AND BARR: Elizabeth S. Mark  
HON. DAVID J. TUBIOLO: Joseph Anthony Maccariello  
LEGISLATORS TUBIOLO, NOLAN, WILLIAMS AND ALVARADO: Gjyke Djonbalaj  
HON. TYRAE WOODSON-SAMUELS: Mother Carolyn P. Davis  
RESULT: Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio, adopted  
ADJOURNMENT  
Next meeting: August 3, 2026, at 10am.  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio, the Board  
adjourned at 8:24 PM to meet on August 3, 2026 at 10 AM.