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Monday, June 15, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Legislative Chamber  
Regular Meeting  
CALENDAR 13 (CONSENT)  
CALL TO ORDER  
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The County Board met pursuant to adjournment.  
The Honorable Vedat Gashi in the Chair.  
The Chair opened the meeting at 7:03 PM with the Caribbean American Heritage Month  
Celebration. A recess was called at 7:38 PM; the meeting reconvened at 7:45 PM with a  
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  
Anant Nambiar  
Minority Whip James Nolan  
Erika Pierce  
Jenn Puja  
Colin Smith  
David Tubiolo  
Emiljana Ulaj  
Majority Whip Shanae Williams  
Tyrae Woodson-Samuels  
Chairman Vedat Gashi  
Jewel Williams Johnson  
Absent:  
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MINUTES APPROVAL  
June 1, 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 3 speakers.  
This was approved  
PUBLIC HEARING  
1.  
RES-2026-55  
PH - Repealing VOP Authorization  
A Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW repealing the authorization for the County Attorney to  
present criminal proceedings related to Violations of Probation in the Criminal Courts in  
conjunction with the Department of Probation." [Public Hearing set for June 15, 2026 at 7:30  
p.m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-26.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
There were no speakers.  
This matter was public hearing held  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
I.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
A.  
1.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
2026-275  
PH-Administration and Enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire  
Prevention and Building Code  
A RESOLUTION to set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 131 of the  
Laws of Westchester County relating to the administration and enforcement of the New York  
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code." [Public Hearing set for  
________________, 2026 at _______ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO: 2026-276.  
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.  
2.  
2026-276  
LOCAL LAW-Administration and Enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire  
Prevention and Building Code  
A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 131 of the Laws of Westchester County relating to the  
administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building  
Code.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND  
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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.  
3.  
2026-277  
ENV RES-BIT32-Radio System Replacement  
AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTION determining that there will be no significant adverse  
impact on the environment from Capital Project BIT32 - Radio System Replacement.  
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.  
4.  
2026-278  
BOND ACT(Amended & Restated)-BIT32-Radio System Replacement  
A BOND ACT, amending and restating Bond Act 263-2025, adopted December 8, 2025,  
authorizing the issuance of THIRTY-TWO MILLION, EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, ONE  
HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE ($32,018,183) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to  
finance the cost of Capital Project BIT 32 - Radio System Replacement.  
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.  
5.  
2026-279  
COMM-Gift Acceptance-The Friends of Muscoot, Inc.  
Forwarded from County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, correspondence of a gift acceptance  
from The Friends of Muscoot, Inc., valued at approximately THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND,  
SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE ($35,725) DOLLARS.  
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.  
6.  
2026-280  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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  
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unanimously.  
7.  
2026-281  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
8.  
2026-282  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
9.  
2026-283  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
10.  
2026-284  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
11.  
2026-285  
REAPPT-Traffic Safety Board-Coleman  
A RESOLUTION reappointing Jeffrey Coleman as member of the Westchester County Traffic  
Safety Board for the May 11, 2026 to December 31, 2028.  
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COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
12.  
2026-286  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
13.  
2026-287  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
14.  
2026-289  
BOND ACT-BPS15-3161-Renovation of Public Safety Facility in  
Hawthorne  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND  
($375,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital Project BPS15 -  
Renovation of Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne.  
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.  
15.  
2026-291  
APPT-LGBTQ Advisory Board-Ho  
A RESOLUTION appointing Violet Ho as a member of the Westchester County LGBTQ  
Advisory Board for the term January 30, 2026 to December 31, 2029.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
SI. 16.2026-294  
PH-Eliminating the Master Plumber 51 Percent Business Ownership  
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Requirement  
A RESOLUTION to set 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 ______________________, 2026 at  
________ .m.]. LOCAL LAW INTRO 2026-295.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION  
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.  
SI. 17.2026-295  
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.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION  
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.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
LEGISLATORS  
OTHERS  
SI. 1. 2026-293  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - 2026 WC Animal Abuse Registry  
Forwarding the 2026 Westchester County Animal Abuse Registry.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION  
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.  
SI. 2. 2026-296  
CLERK OF THE BOARD: Election Commissioner Certification-Nelson  
Forwarding a State of New York State Board of Elections, Election Commissioner Certification  
for Tajian Nelson.  
COMMITTEE REFERRAL: COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS  
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.  
2026-288  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - Board of Ethics Post Employment Waiver  
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Request - O'Connor  
Forwarding a Westchester County Board of Ethics Post Employment Waiver Request for  
Kathleen O'Connor.  
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES - NO COMMITTEE REFERRAL  
This COMMUNICATION - Notice of Petition was reviewed  
SI. 2. 2026-297  
CLERK OF THE BOARD - Village of Port Chester IDA, PILOT  
Agreement Pearl Street Project  
Forwarding a Village of Port Chester IDA and PILOT Agreement for the Property located at  
28-34 Pearl Street, Town of Rye, Village of Port Chester.  
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - NO COMMITTEE REFERRAL NECESSARY  
This COMMUNICATION - Notice of Petition was reviewed  
III.  
STANDING COMMITTEES  
1.  
2026-26  
LL - Repealing VOP Authorization  
A LOCAL LAW repealing the authorization for the County Attorney to present criminal  
proceedings related to Violations of Probation in the Criminal Courts in conjunction with the  
Department of Probation.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
This LOCAL LAW - Amendment to Local Law was overed by Legislator Nolan and referred to  
Board of Legislators for the June 29, 2026 Board of Legislators meeting.  
2.  
ACT-2026-131  
ACT - Sheppard Mullin Retainer for NGM Ins. Co. Surety Dispute  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to retain, at County expense, the law firm  
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP to provide outside counsel and legal services to the  
County in connection with a surety dispute concerning Department of Public Works &  
Transportation Contract No. 18-503.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND LITIGATION  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Imamura presented the report and the ACT -  
Enter Into Agreement and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT  
- Enter Into 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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
3.  
ACT-2026-132  
BOND ACT-RB250-Various County Roads Rehabilitation  
Program-2026  
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A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of ELEVEN MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE  
THOUSAND ($11,805,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital  
Project RB250 - Various County Roads Rehabilitation Program (2026).  
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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
4.  
ACT-2026-133  
ACT-Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into (i) a grant agreement with the  
New York State Office of Children and Family Services to accept grant funds to continue a  
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program and (ii) to enter into municipal agreements with the  
Cities and/or Villages of Mount Vernon , New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Port Chester,  
White Plains and Yonkers for services to be funded with the grant funds.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, SENIORS & YOUTH  
AND HEALTH  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Legislator Alvarado and Legislator Barr presented the report  
and the ACT - Enter Into Agreement and moved that the report be received, filed and  
approved and the ACT - Enter Into 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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
5.  
ACT-2026-134  
BOND ACT-BDA03-Information Technology '25-'29  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of ONE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE  
THOUSAND ($1,235,000) DOLLARS in bonds of Westchester County to finance Capital  
Project BDA03 - Information Technology 2025-2029.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND PUBLIC SAFETY & VETERANS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Majority Whip Williams and Legislator Tubiolo presented the  
report and the ACT - Bond Act and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and  
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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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
6.  
ACT-2026-135  
ACT-Regional Partnership Agreement-Putnam County  
AN ACT authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into a Regional Partnership  
Agreement with Putnam County in order to receive funding from the New York State Division  
of Homeland Security and Emergency Services under the FY 2023 Technical Rescue/Urban  
Search and Rescue Assets Grant Program.  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS AND PUBLIC  
SAFETY & VETERANS  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels and Legislator Tubiolo presented the report and the ACT - Enter  
Into Agreement and moved that the report be received, filed and approved and the ACT -  
Enter Into 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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
7.  
ACT-2026-136  
BOND ACT-BLR2F-Labs & Research Equipment Acquisition '26-'30  
A BOND ACT authorizing the issuance of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($550,000)  
DOLLARS to finance Capital Project BLR2F - Labs and Research Equipment Acquisition  
(2026-2030).  
SUBMITTED BY: COMMITTEES ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE  
& HOUSING AND HEALTH  
Legislator Woodson-Samuels, Majority Whip Williams and Legislator Barr 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, Pierce, Puja, Smith,  
Tubiolo, Ulaj, Majority Whip Williams, Woodson-Samuels, and Chairman  
Gashi  
Absent:  
Williams Johnson  
IV.  
SPECIAL ORDERS  
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CALL OF THE DISTRICTS  
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS 10-2026  
HON. MARGARET A. CUNZIO: Kevin John Beard, Rocco R. Buonassisi, Chester C.  
Baranowski, Flora Magliari, Joanna Sibio  
HON. JUDAH HOLSTEIN: Gregory John Magann  
LEGISLATORS PUJA AND IMAMURA: Kurt Goldschmidt  
HON. COLIN D. SMITH: Tremel Lamar Taylor, Jr.  
RESULT: Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio, adopted  
ADJOURNMENT  
Next Meeting: June 29, 2026, at 7pm.  
On motion of Majority Leader Holstein, seconded by Minority Leader Cunzio, the Board  
adjourned at 8:17 PM to meet on June 29, 2026.