Public Meetings - Westchester County, New York

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Appointments Committee met on Monday, September 28, 2026, beginning at 3:17 PM in the Committee Room at the Michaelian Office Building, White Plains, NY. Chair Anant Nambiar presided with a quorum present. Committee members in attendance were Legislators Nambiar, Clements, Cunzio, Puja, and Ulaj; Legislator Margaret Cunzio participated remotely from 770 Commerce Street, Thornwood, NY. Committee Coordinator Althema Goodson and Warren Watson were also present. The committee considered election commissioner certifications and reappointments, approving all items unanimously. Discussion Items - Election Commissioner Certification – Tajian Nelson (Agenda Item 2026-296): The committee received the New York State Board of Elections certification for Tajian Nelson as Election Commissioner. On a motion by Legislator Clements, seconded by Legislator Ulaj, the committee voted 5-0 to sign the item. - Election Commissioner Certification – Douglas Colety (Agenda Item 2026-348): The committee considered the Election Commissioner Certification for Douglas Colety, forwarded by the Westchester Republican County Committee, and voted 5-0 to sign and refer it to the Board of Legislators. Note: The printed agenda listed this item as informational only with no committee referral necessary, but the minutes and transcript show a motion, vote, and referral to the full Board. - Reappointment – Terrance Raynor to the Traffic Safety Board (Agenda Item 2026-433): The committee voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Commissioner Terrance Raynor for the term May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2028, and referred it to the Board of Legislators. - Reappointment – Elaine Du to the Traffic Safety Board (Agenda Item 2026-434): The committee voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Elaine Du for the term May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2028, and referred it to the Board of Legislators. - Reappointment – Khalia Carter to the Domestic Violence Council (Agenda Item 2026-435): The committee voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Khalia Carter as an at-large member of the Westchester County Domestic Violence Council for the term June 23, 2026 through December 31, 2027, and referred it to Budget & Appropriations. Key Outcomes - All five items were approved unanimously by the five committee members present. - Four items were signed and referred to the Board of Legislators; the Carter reappointment was referred to the Budget & Appropriations Committee. - No public comments were made during the meeting. - No minutes were available to approve; the committee adjourned at 3:20 PM on a motion by Legislator Clements, seconded by Legislator Ulaj.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators convened on September 28, 2026, first for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration honoring Nelson Gisbert and Brenda Maeda, followed by a regular board meeting. The meeting included public comments, unanimous passage of numerous bond acts and resolutions, and memorial resolutions. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Nearly a third of Westchester County residents are of Hispanic descent. (statistic from introductory remarks) - Honored Nelson Gisbert: business owner from Yonkers, recognized for creating jobs and supporting students. October 22, 2026 was declared Nelson Gisbert Day in Westchester County, and a mural featuring his building will be installed. - Honored Brenda Maeda: hairstylist and salon owner, recognized for mentoring, charity work, and perseverance. October 2, 2026 was declared Brenda Maeda Day. - Remarks were made by Legislators Jose Alvarado and Nancy Barr, and by the honorees. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved with changes: item 2026-489 was added to the seniors and youth committee; item 2026-477 was moved from infrastructure and housing to the legislation committee. (Voice vote, 16-0) - Minutes of the September 14, 2026 regular meeting were approved with no changes. (Voice vote, 16-0) Public Comments & Testimony - Jessica White (probation officer, speaking personally): Expressed support for granting probation officers a 25-year retirement benefit, citing public safety risks and equipment carried. Noted that Legislator James Nolan would request the legislation go to committee. - Daniel D'Amico (Yonkers resident): Requested legislation requiring 80% in-person attendance for legislators, supported the probation retirement benefit, and urged flood mitigation in Yonkers near Warburton Avenue. - Josephine O'Grady (master plumber, Yonkers/ Mount Vernon): Criticized the removal of the 51% ownership requirement for plumbing businesses, questioned how Teamsters and a heating oil company knew about the change before plumbers, and asked about the appointment of a Wall Street Star Energy Group (Robson Oil) representative to the plumbing board. - Tom Bach (53-year member of Elmsford Fire Department): Requested the county lift a stop work order on Manhattan Brook clearing by the town of Greenburgh, arguing county inaction had worsened flooding. - Sean Carey (plumber): Supported the 51% ownership rule for licensed master plumbers to ensure accountability and public safety. - David Latinto (master plumber): Emphasized the importance of the 51% rule for public health and safety, and accountability. - Ed Cullen (second-generation plumber): Supported the 51% rule, stating a licensed master plumber as an employee cannot control work quality. - Craig Strasser (business agent, Plumbers Local 21): Opposed the recent changes to the 51% rule, arguing they were pushed through quickly without consulting the plumbing board or industry. He cited false equivalencies with Rockland County and questioned the appointment of a private equity-owned company representative to the plumbing board. - Erica Bacchi (Fairview/Greenburgh resident): Urged the board to help with flooding, opposed the county's stop work order on Greenburgh's brook clearing, opposed the Knolls senior housing project, and criticized Legislator Williams Johnson for lack of visible work. Discussion Items (All items below were passed unanimously (16-0) unless noted.) - Appointments: Kevin Wynne to the Stormwater Advisory Board; Terrence Raynor and Elaine Dew to the Traffic Safety Board; Khalia Carter to the Domestic Violence Council; Tejan Nelson and Douglas A. Colte as election commissioners. - Bond acts and budget amendments: - $400,000 for a farmland protection study (item 376). - $3,000,000 for rehabilitation of the North Yonkers Pumping Station combined sewer overflow and electrical systems (item 412). - $2,705,000 for exterior infrastructure repairs at the White Plains Complex courthouse entrance (items 416-417). - $750,000 for leak detection and chemical handling upgrades at the New Rochelle Water Resource Recovery Facility (items 418-419). - $7,500,000 for rehabilitation of primary and secondary settling tanks at the Yonkers Joint WRRF (item 421). - $4,195,000 for Complete Streets improvements in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow (items 448-449). - $17,150,000 for pumping station rehabilitation in the New Rochelle Sanitary Sewer District (item 452). - $3,000,000 for a snow equipment storage building at the county airport (items 453-454). - $30,750,000 for elevator modernization at the correctional facility and interior repairs at the White Plains Complex (items 455-456, 458). - $1,971,250 for flood mitigation improvements on Harrison Avenue, Yonkers (items 466-468). - Intermunicipal agreements: B-line bus shelter program with municipalities; prisoner transportation reimbursement with Greenburgh ($214,924) and New Rochelle ($555,550); flood mitigation partnership with Yonkers. - Public hearings set for October 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: - Local law amending reimbursement deadline for senior tax exemption (item 459). - Local law amending the red light camera demonstration program (item 461). - Local law amending solid waste recyclables collection licensing (item 463). - Other: Acceptance of a $589,026 state probation block grant (item 413); amendment to National Night Out funding for Eastchester (item 437). Key Outcomes - All standing committee items were approved unanimously (16-0). - Public hearings scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. - Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.; next regular meeting set for Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Resolutions - Legislator Nambiar remembered Maryam Kernan, first female mayor of Larchmont, who passed away in August 2026. - Legislator Puja remembered Lewis William Pasquale, former county DPW employee, who passed away at age 90. - Chairman remembered Florida Hoja, an attorney and community volunteer, who perished in a building collapse in Greece while on her honeymoon. A moment of silence was observed.

This joint meeting of the Budget & Appropriations, Parks & Environment, Infrastructure & Housing, and Public Safety & Veterans committees convened at 10:16 AM on September 24, 2026 (noting agenda and minutes show September 22, 2026, but the user-specified date of September 24, 2026 is used per instruction). The meeting covered over a dozen agenda items, including bond acts for farm protection, flood mitigation, affordable housing conveyance, bus shelter agreements, capital improvements at the White Plains complex and correctional facility, sewer district modifications, and various municipal agreements. The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM. Votes were recorded for each item, with most passing unanimously. Consent Calendar - Item 443 & 444 (Septic Reimbursement Extension): Reauthorized the septic reimbursement program for an additional six years (through 2032) and added a three-year application deadline. Passed unanimously by B&A and Legislation committees. - Items 459 & 460 (Senior Tax Exemption): Amended senior real property tax exemption to add higher exemption levels (55%, 60%, 65%) for incomes below $50,000. No fiscal impact on county taxes. Passed unanimously. - Items 327, 332, 333, 334, 335, 397 (Various Memos & Local Laws): Included special prosecutor quarterly updates, brownfield redevelopment, first‑generation home buyer down payment matching, youth career pre‑apprenticeship, commercial conversion readiness, and strengthening tethering law. All passed on voice votes. - Items 398, 423, 424, 429 (Receive & File): Memos on local business prompt payment, property tax relief for first‑time home buyers, AI mold legislation, and down payment assistance were received and filed. Discussion Items - Item 406 – Farm Protection Study (Bond Act $400,000): Commissioner Blanca Lopez (Planning) presented a study to assess the county’s entire food system—production, distribution, access—not just farmland. The study will include stakeholder outreach, mapping agricultural districts and food pantries, and identifying county interventions such as cold storage and transportation hubs. Legislators expressed strong support, noting the importance of connecting farms to food pantries and leveraging Hilltop Hanover Farm. The bond act passed unanimously in both B&A and Parks & Environment. - Items 466, 467, 468 – Flood Mitigation, Harrison Avenue, Yonkers: Presented by Planning staff. The project will create a stormwater wetland in Tibbetts Brook Park, raise a berm, and improve drainage to address recurring flooding. The amended bond act added $1.85 million (total project $1.97 million) and an amended intermunicipal agreement with Yonkers. Construction expected in 2027. Passed unanimously in B&A, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment. - Items 408, 409, 410 – Sewer District Modification, Mount Pleasant: Steve Elia (DEF) explained removal of two parcels (52 and 62 Larrys Lane) from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District because they are not served by sewers and will not be in the near future. The change reduces the district’s equalized full value by 0.0058% and frees reserve capacity. No objection from the Health Department. Passed unanimously in B&A and Parks & Environment. - Item 447 – Valhalla (Grasslands) Parking Study (Bond Act $200,000): David Kvinge (Planning) presented a study to evaluate existing and anticipated parking demand on the Grasslands campus, with phase 1 results in 4–5 months and full study by end of 2027. The bond passed unanimously in B&A and Infrastructure & Housing. - Items 448, 449 – Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program (Bond Act $4.195 million): Stephen Courage (Planning) summarized four construction projects in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow. These include sidewalk widening, pedestrian safety improvements, bump‑outs, and a river walk extension. The program awarded 8.5 of 16 million total; remaining funds allocated for design‑phase projects. Passed unanimously. - Item 465 – Conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers: Leonard Gruenfeld (Planning) presented the transfer of a 170‑unit affordable housing development to WB (Walder‑Boulder). All units now at or below 60% AMI (originally 34 units at 130% AMI), affordability extended 50 years. Purchaser will invest $1 million in capital improvements. Legislators raised concerns about monitoring and that the original restrictive covenant was not updated to reflect the lower AMI. Passed unanimously. - Item 407 – IMA with Insight for Bus Shelter Program: Mike Swee (Public Works) explained a 5‑year agreement with Insight for advertising on 300 bus shelters. County receives $225,000 in year 1, rising to $325,000 by year 5; 50% of revenue is distributed to municipalities per shelter. Insight also maintains and cleans shelters. Questions covered response times and snow removal. Passed unanimously. - Items 416, 417 – Exterior Infrastructure Repairs, White Plains Complex: Robert Abermont (Public Works) presented a capital budget amendment and amended bond act ($2.54 million) to create a new vestibule at the county courthouse entrance, improving ADA access, security, and energy efficiency. Construction will take about 9 months. Passed unanimously. - Items 453, 454 – Snow Removal Equipment Building at Airport: Lauren Walsh (Airport) requested a bond act decrease of $1.869 million (to $3 million) due to increased FAA/state grant eligibility. The new building will house 17 bays for snow removal equipment, meeting FAA requirements. Legislators noted potential federal funding uncertainties. Passed unanimously. - Items 455, 456, 458 – Elevator Modernization & Chiller Replacement: Robert Abermont described a $30.75 million bond act to replace 17 elevators at the correctional facility and upgrade chillers/cooling towers at the White Plains complex. The chiller project moves equipment out of a flood‑prone basement, creates a service tunnel, and includes thermal storage for energy savings (expected $105,000 annual savings, 953 million BTU reduction). Passed unanimously. - Item 411 – DA Office IT Upgrades: Charlie Forzano (District Attorney) requested a bond increase to $473,000 to match the approved capital budget, after earlier savings projections proved inaccurate due to vendor price changes. Passed unanimously. - Items 445, 446 – Prisoner Transportation Contracts (Greenburgh & New Rochelle): Routine two‑year renewals to reimburse towns for increased staff costs. Passed by B&A and Public Safety & Veterans. - Item 437 – National Night Out IMA Amendment (Eastchester): Passed without discussion. - Item 412 – Combined Sewer Overflow and Electrical Rehab, North Yonkers Pump Station: Bond act for $3 million for design/construction management. Equipment is over 30 years old. Legislator queried overflow impacts and coordination with Yonkers; DEF noted overflow is a city issue. Passed unanimously. - Items 418, 419 – Underground Pipe Leak Detection System: Additional $500,000 for design (total $750,000) to replace chemical piping at the plant. Construction expected $6 million, design takes 9 months. Passed unanimously. - Item 421 – Yonkers Joint Resource Facility Settling Tank Design: Additional $5 million to complete design and construction administration for rehab of primary and final settling tanks, combining phases to reduce mobilization costs. Construction period 2 years. Passed unanimously. - Item 452 – Pump Station Rehabilitation (Flint Ave, Sutton Manor, Beach Ave, Park Circle): Bond act for $8 million for design/construction management of four pump stations in the New Rochelle sanitary sewer district. Work includes mechanical, electrical, flood‑proofing upgrades. Passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - All bond acts, amendments, capital budget amendments, IMA amendments, local laws, and resolutions on the agenda passed, most by unanimous vote. No items were defeated or tabled. - The committees approved funding for a major food system study, flood mitigation in Yonkers, sewer district parcel removals, campus parking studies, complete streets projects, affordable housing conveyance, bus shelter agreement, capital improvements at county complexes, airport and plant upgrades, and prisoner transportation contracts. - No public testimony was heard. - The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 PM.

The joint meeting, held on September 23, 2026 per the supplied timestamp, took place at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains. The agenda and minutes are dated Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and the transcript opens with September 22; this discrepancy is noted. Budget & Appropriations opened at 10:16 a.m., Public Safety & Veterans opened at 12:27 p.m., and the combined session adjourned at 12:50 p.m. The committees acted on grant authorizations, intermunicipal agreements (IMAs), bond acts, local laws, and several receive-and-file items. Consent Calendar - The agenda listed approval of minutes from 5/5/26, 6/1/2026, 6/8/26, 6/29/26, and 7/8/26; no separate roll-call vote on those minutes appears in the transcript. Discussion Items - Septic reimbursement reauthorization (Items 443/444): The proposed extension would continue the county septic reimbursement program for about six years, through 2032, and require applications within three years of service. Staff said the current maximum reimbursement is $300, current-year expense is $30,000, and projected annual spending is $80,000. Legislators questioned why properties remain in sewer districts while on septic and how reimbursement amounts are set. Several members supported moving the items forward and set public hearings. - Senior citizen real property tax exemption (Items 459/460): The amendment would add 55%, 60%, and 65% exemption tiers for seniors with incomes below the $50,000 threshold. Staff said eligible seniors already apply and assessors verify income; municipalities and schools must adopt separate enactments. Legislators requested written guidance for towns. Public hearings were set. - Legislation committee referrals: The committee advanced memoranda legislation on the Brownfield Assessment and Redevelopment Initiative, First Generation Home Buyer and Down Payment Matching Act, Youth Career Guarantee Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline Act, Commercial Conversion and Readiness Act, and strengthened tethering law. A quarterly special prosecutor appointments update was received and filed. - Farm protection study (Item 406): A $400,000 bond act would fund a food-system study covering production, distribution, access, and equitable fresh-food access, with stakeholder work by Planning, the Soil and Water Conservation District, the Agriculture Board, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The study is expected to take about two years and could identify county interventions such as cold storage and transportation connections. Legislators expressed strong support. - Harrison Avenue flood mitigation, Yonkers (Items 466-468): Approved a $1.85 million bond/environmental resolution/IMA to construct a stormwater wetland in Tibbetts Brook Park, raise the Tibbetts Brook berm, and improve drainage in the Harrison Avenue neighborhood. Construction is anticipated in 2027, coordinated with park uses. - Grasslands/Valhalla campus parking study (Item 447): Approved a $200,000 bond for a parking demand study of the Grasslands campus, with an initial phase on the western campus and a campus-wide phase; completion expected by the end of 2027. - Complete Streets municipal assistance (Items 448/449): Approved a $4.195 million bond for construction of four complete-streets projects in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow. Program background: $15 million was appropriated in 2022 plus $1 million added this year; 27 applications from 22 municipalities requested nearly $30 million. Tarrytown award $1.225 million; Tuckahoe award $1 million; Sleepy Hollow award $850,000. - 330 Riverdale Avenue affordable housing conveyance (Item 465): Approved amending the restrictive covenant so all 170 units remain affordable at or below 60% of area median income, correcting a prior structure that had 136 units at or below 60% and 34 at or below 130%, and starting a new 50-year affordability period. The purchaser also committed to roughly $1 million in capital improvements. Legislators expressed concern about monitoring long-term affordability and whether $1 million is adequate; staff acknowledged the monitoring program needs review. - Mount Pleasant sewer district removals (Items 408-410): Approved removing two single-family residences at 52 and 62 Larry's Lane from the Saw Mill sewer district. The parcels are not served by sewers; the removal is a 0.0058% decrease in equalized full value and no refund of past charges is provided. - Bus shelter IMA (Item 407): Approved the IMA under a new Insight advertising/maintenance agreement. Year-one payment to the county is $225,000, rising to $275,000 in year two and $325,000 in years three through five; payments are split 50/50 with municipalities based on about 300 shelters. Insight maintains and cleans shelters; municipalities are responsible for non-shelter bus stops. - White Plains exterior infrastructure repairs (Items 416/417): Approved a $2.54 million capital budget amendment and a $2.705 million amended bond act to create a new entrance vestibule at the White Plains complex/courthouse, improving ADA access, security, and energy performance. Design will finish this year; construction about nine months. - Airport snow-removal equipment building (Items 453/454): Approved a $3 million bond authorization; a capital budget amendment reduced the county share by $1.869 million because of FAA/state grant eligibility. The building will provide 17 bays for 15 pieces of FAA-funded snow-removal equipment. - Correctional facility elevators and White Plains chillers (Items 455, 456, 458): Approved a combined $30.75 million bond act, a $1.6 million capital budget amendment, and an amended prior bond for rehabilitation of 17 elevators at the correctional facility and replacement of chillers, cooling towers, and thermal storage tanks at the White Plains complex. Staff projected energy and maintenance savings of roughly $105,000 to $190,000 annually and about 109 metric tons of CO2-equivalent reduction. - District Attorney capital upgrade (Item 411): Approved an amended bond increase to $473,000 to match the approved capital budget after vendor price increases took effect July 1. - Alternatives to Incarceration grant (Item 413): Approved retroactive submission of the Article 13-A Classification/Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan application, qualifying Westchester for about $589,026 in state Probation Block Grant funding for probation programs including substance-abuse treatment and diversion services. - Prisoner transportation IMAs (Items 445/446): Approved reimbursement agreements with Greenburgh ($214,924) and New Rochelle ($555,550) for prisoner transportation to the County Jail during 2026-2027. - National Night Out / Eastchester amendment (Item 437): Approved increasing the not-to-exceed amount under Act 2026-23 from $1,000 to $1,200. - North Yonkers pump station combined sewer overflow/electrical rehab (Item 412): Approved a $3 million bond for design and construction management to replace pumps, controls, and electrical systems. Staff noted the station's overflow is partially treated; separating the city's combined sewers remains a large municipal capital issue. - Underground chemical pipe leak detection (Items 418/419): Approved an additional $500,000 for design, bringing the total to $750,000, after inspections found additional piping needing replacement. Construction is estimated at about $6 million. - Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant settling tanks (Item 421): Approved an additional $5 million to complete design and provide construction administration for rehabilitating primary and final settling tanks; construction is about two years. - Pump station rehabilitation (Item 452): Approved an $8 million bond for design and construction management for four pump stations: Flint Avenue, Sutton Manor, Beach Avenue, and Park/Circle Avenue. Legislators concerned about flooding in Larchmont/Mamaroneck were told stormwater flood planning is led by the Planning Department. Receive & File - Items received and filed included the NWBE and Local Small Business Prompt Payment Act, a proposed local law for first-time home buyer property tax relief, a model law for artificial intelligence, and a down payment assistance program. Key Outcomes - All bond acts, amendments, IMAs, and local law referrals discussed above were approved by the applicable committees; most votes were unanimous among members present. - Public hearings were set for the septic reimbursement extension (443/444) and senior tax exemption changes (459/460). - For Public Safety & Veterans items 413, 445, 446, and 437, the vote was 4-0 (Tubiolo, Cunzio, Woodson-Samuels, Gashi), with Clements and Smith absent. - Budget & Appropriations adjourned at 12:50 p.m.; Public Safety & Veterans adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

The Committees on Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment held a joint meeting on September 23, 2026, at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The meeting, chaired by Legislator Woodson-Samuels (B&A) and Vice Chair Imamura (I&H), began at 10:16 AM and adjourned at 12:50 PM. All 24 agenda items were approved unanimously, with Legislator Holstein absent and Legislator Pierce away for one vote. Key actions included approval of bond acts, budget amendments, intermunicipal agreements, and environmental resolutions for capital projects across the county. Consent Calendar (Items Passed Without Substantive Discussion) - Items 443-444: Septic removal reimbursement program extension (discussed but still unanimous). - Items 459-460: Senior citizen real property tax exemption amendment. - Items 398, 423, 425, 429: Receive & file items (memo legislation). - Items 445, 446, 437: Prisoner transportation contract renewals for Greenburgh and New Rochelle, and National Night Out IMA amendment. - Items 411: DA IT bond amendment. - Items 413: Probation ATI program funding. - Items 412: North Yonkers Pump Station CSO and electrical rehabilitation bond. - Items 418-419: New Rochelle underground pipe leak detection bond. - Items 421: Yonkers Joint WRRF settling tank rehabilitation bond. - Items 452: Pumping station rehabilitation program bond. Discussion Items Septic Reimbursement Program (Items 443-444) Legislator Pierce questioned why properties within a sewer district but on septic systems are not required to connect. Commissioner Kopicki explained that connection costs and easements can be prohibitive. The program reimburses up to $300 for septic maintenance. Legislator Nambiar asked about the number of eligible homeowners and the fiscal impact; staff committed to follow-up on data and potential rate increases. Farm Protection and Food System Study (Item 406) Planning Commissioner Blanca Lopez presented a $400,000 bond for a comprehensive study of the county's food system, from production to distribution. The study will identify interventions such as cold storage and transportation hubs. Legislators expressed strong support, noting connections to Hilltop Hanover Farm, food insecurity, and job opportunities for veterans. Flood Mitigation – Harrison Avenue, Yonkers (Items 466-468) An environmental resolution, amended bond act ($1.85 million), and IMA were approved for a stormwater wetland at Tibbetts Brook Park. The project will increase flood storage, improve the berm, and add recreational amenities. Construction is expected in early 2027, pending coordination with city events. Valhalla Complex Parking Study (Item 447) A $200,000 bond was approved for a parking demand study at the Grasslands Campus. The study will inform consolidation of parking for multiple DPW projects. Phase 1 results expected in 4-5 months, full study by summer 2027. Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program (Items 448-449) Four projects in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow were approved for $4.195 million in bonds. Projects include sidewalks, pedestrian bump-outs, and traffic calming. Legislator Nambiar noted the critical need in Mamaroneck after a 2024 pedestrian crash. Conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers (Item 465) Consent to transfer ownership of 170 affordable rental units was approved. All units will be income-restricted at ≤60% AMI for an additional 50 years. The new owner, WBP/Balter, will invest $1 million in capital improvements. Legislators raised concerns about monitoring and the adequacy of the investment; staff committed to providing details. Bee-Line Bus Shelter Program (Item 407) Renewal of the IMA with Insight for bus shelter advertising was approved. Insight pays the county a graduated fee ($225k year one, up to $325k by year five), with 50% shared with municipalities based on shelter counts. Legislators discussed maintenance, snow removal, and advertising revenue. Exterior Infrastructure Repairs – White Plains Complex (Items 416-417) A $2.54 million budget amendment and bond were approved to create a vestibule at the courthouse entrance, improving ADA access and energy efficiency. Construction will take about 9 months. Snow Equipment Storage Building (Items 453-454) A $3 million bond was approved for a new building at the airport to house FAA-funded snow removal equipment. The project now has increased grant eligibility, reducing the county share. Interior Infrastructure Repairs and Elevator Modernization (Items 455, 456, 458) A $30.75 million bond was approved for replacing 17 elevators at the correctional facility ($14.25M) and replacing chillers/cooling towers at the White Plains Complex ($16.5M). Energy savings estimated at $105k/year and 109 metric tons CO2 reduction. Construction will take 14-18 months. Key Outcomes - All 24 items on the agenda were approved unanimously by the three committees. - Several items were referred to the full Board of Legislators for final action. - Staff committed to providing follow-up information on septic program participation, 330 Riverdale capital improvements, and flood mitigation plans for Larchmont/Mamaroneck. - The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM. Note: The meeting date per instruction is September 23, 2026, though the agenda and minutes list September 22, 2026.

On September 23, 2026, the Westchester County Board of Legislators held a joint meeting of the Legislation and Public Safety & Veterans committees at 1:26 PM. The meeting, chaired by Legislator David Tubiolo (acting for Public Safety) and Vice Chair David Wilmore, covered multiple legislative items and a major discussion on the future operation of Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility. The meeting adjourned at 2:17 PM. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from the July 27 meetings (10:00 AM and 1:00 PM) passed unanimously. Legislation Passed (All Votes Unanimous) - 2026-461 / 2026-462 – Red Light Camera Demonstration Program: A resolution and local law to amend Section 709.31 of the Laws of Westchester County, expanding authorization for red light cameras to include state-specified intersections beyond the existing 50 county-owned locations. Passed by both committees. - 2026-463 / 2026-464 – Solid Waste Licensing Clarification: Amendments clarifying that individuals transporting only food waste qualify for a Class F license rather than a Class A or other category. Presented by Executive Director Perry Cadman of the Solid Waste Commission. Passed. - 2026-399 – Utility Bill Navigation and Energy Affordability Memo (Legislator Tyra Woodson Samuels): Passed. - 2026-423 – Property Tax Relief for First-Time Buyers (Legislator James Nolan): Passed. - 2026-424 – (Sponsored by Legislator James Nolan): Passed. - 2026-425 – Westchester Drone Law (Legislator James Nolan): Passed. - 2026-426 – ADA Ride-Sharing Requirements (Legislator James Nolan): Passed. - 2026-427 – Creation of Office of Inspector General (Legislator James Nolan): Passed. Discussion Item: Woodfield Cottage Operations Probation Commissioner Rocco Pozzi, accompanied by Deputy Commissioners Mary Frascello and Mona Barry Court, delivered a detailed presentation on the county's potential takeover of Woodfield Cottage, a secure juvenile detention facility currently operated by the private contractor Together for Youth. - Background: Together for Youth took over from Children's Village on January 1, 2026, after an RFP process. The county gave the contractor seven months' notice plus an additional two months due to a mold-related closure, but the vendor failed to meet staffing and operational requirements. - Failures Noted: Chronic staffing shortages, reliance on overtime, inability to provide required programming, lack of food service (county secured an emergency Aramark contract starting October 1), and the need for a $1.6 million county-funded security contract to supplement safety functions. Probation officers and other county staff were diverted to perform duties such as food distribution and transport. - State Oversight: The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) issued a corrective action plan—the first for Woodfield—and strongly recommended county operation. Currently, six of the eight secure juvenile detention facilities in New York are directly operated by county or city governments; Westchester is one of only two using private contractors. - Proposed County Operation: Commissioner Pozzi argued that direct county control would improve staffing, accountability, safety, and youth programming. The projected annual operating cost is approximately $30,467,000, with state reimbursements expected to reduce the county's net cost to about $2,461,000—an estimated $1,210,000 increase over the vendor contract. He stated the county executive is preparing a pay plan amendment to create new county positions. - Questions and Responses: Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio asked about OCFS's role and why they didn't intervene earlier; Pozzi replied that OCFS holds the county responsible. She also asked about contract termination—Pozzi confirmed a 15-day termination clause and no penalties. Legislator Clements and others noted the financial increase but expressed support, emphasizing that private contractors have repeatedly failed and that safety and rehabilitation of youth justify the added cost. The county anticipates retaining experienced on-site leadership and hiring additional staff. Key Outcomes - All legislation items passed unanimously in both committees. - The Woodfield Cottage discussion concluded with no formal vote, but committee members voiced strong support for the county takeover and expressed anticipation of the forthcoming pay plan amendment. - The public safety committee adjourned after the discussion.

On September 23, 2026 (source minutes and transcript are dated Tuesday, September 22, 2026), the Westchester County Board of Legislators' Budget & Appropriations Committee met jointly with the Legislation, Parks & Environment, Infrastructure & Housing, and Public Safety & Veterans committees at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. Chair Tyrae Woodson-Samuels called the meeting to order at 10:16 AM; the committees adjourned at 12:50 PM. Legislator Holstein was absent throughout. Most items were approved by unanimous votes of the members present and referred to the Board of Legislators; Legislator Williams Johnson was recorded without prejudice on the first two items and was away for several later items. Local Laws and Public Hearings - Septage Removal Reimbursement (RES-2026-98 / Intro 2026-444): The committee approved scheduling a public hearing for October 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM and approved the local law amending Section 237.311 to set a three-year deadline for reimbursement applications and extend the program until August 31, 2032. Law Department staff and DEF explained that the program reimburses septic-system owners who remain in sewer districts but are not connected, because they pay sewer taxes; the reimbursement cap is currently $300. Discussion noted a $30,000 current-year expense and approximately $80,000 in estimated annual expenditures over the next four years. Questions were raised about eligibility and why such properties are not required to connect; follow-up was requested. Motion carried; Legislator Williams Johnson was recorded without prejudice. - Senior Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption (RES-2026-99 / Intro 2026-460): The committee approved a public hearing for October 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM and the local law amending Section 470.11 to add higher exemption tiers (55%, 60%, and 65%) for senior citizens with incomes below the $50,000 threshold. Law Department staff stated this does not expand the eligible population; eligible seniors already apply, and assessors already verify income. Legislators requested documented implementation guidance for municipal assessors, especially after local officials raised questions. Motion carried unanimously. - Sewer District Modification — Mount Pleasant (RES-2026-97 / Intro 2026-410): The committee approved the public hearing, environmental resolution, and act to remove 52 Larrys Lane and 62 Larrys Lane from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District. DEF staff stated the parcels are not served by sewers and no near-term sewer construction is anticipated; the removal is a nominal 0.0058% decrease in equalized full value of the district. It was noted property owners leaving a sewer district do not receive reimbursement for past fees. Motions carried unanimously. Capital Projects, Bond Acts, and Intermunicipal Agreements - Farm Protection Study (BLA 06, Bond Act 2026-197): Approved a $400,000 bond for a study of the County's full food system—production, distribution, and equitable access—rather than farmland alone. Planning Commissioner Blanca Lopez said the study would take about two years, include stakeholder outreach, and could identify county interventions such as cold storage and food hub connections. - Harrison Avenue Flood Mitigation, Yonkers (BPL 26-3275): Approved the environmental resolution, amended bond act adding $1,850,000 for a new total of $1,971,250, and amended intermunicipal agreement with Yonkers. The project creates a stormwater wetland in Tibbetts Brook Park, improves the berm along Tibbetts Brook, and includes drainage work. Construction is anticipated in 2027, pending scheduling coordination with the City. - Valhalla Complex Parking Study (BPL 36-3304): Approved a $200,000 bond for a parking demand study at the Grasslands/Valhalla campus, including preliminary plans and cost estimates. The consultant will provide initial results within four to five months and a full study by about the end of 2027; solar-ready parking will be considered. - Complete Streets Municipal Assistance (BPL 39-3280): Approved a $4,195,000 bond for construction funding for Complete Streets projects in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow. Planning staff reported 27 applications from 22 municipalities in the initial round, with total requests near $30 million; the program reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs. - 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers Conveyance (Act 2026-465): Approved the County's consent to the conveyance of the 170-unit affordable rental property and amended restrictive covenants to income-restrict all units to at or below 60% of area median income and extend affordability for an additional 50 years. The purchaser plans at least $1 million in capital improvements. Legislators raised monitoring and enforcement questions, and staff acknowledged the monitoring program needs review. - Bee-Line Bus Shelter Program IMAs (Act 2026-198): The minutes record that this ACT-IMA was recommended for denial. DPWT staff presented the new bus shelter advertising agreement with Insight: $225,000 to the County in year one, $275,000 in year two, and $325,000 in years three through five, with half distributed to municipalities based on approximately 300 shelters. Discussion covered shelter cleaning/snow removal, unsheltered bus stops, and the competitive RFP. (Note: the raw transcript appears to show a motion approving the item, but the official minutes state recommended for denial; this summary follows the minutes.) - Exterior Infrastructure Repairs, White Plains Complex (B014F): Approved the capital budget amendment and amended bond act for a total of $2,705,000 to create a new entrance vestibule at the county courthouse complex, improve ADA access, and reduce energy loss. Construction is expected to take about nine months. - Snow Equipment Storage Building, Westchester County Airport (A0102): Approved the capital budget amendment and a $3,000,000 bond for construction. Staff reported FAA and state grant eligibility reduced the county share by $1,869,000; the building will provide 17 bays for 15 FAA-funded snow-removal vehicles. Legislators noted uncertainty about federal Office of Management and Budget rule changes affecting airport grants. - Interior Infrastructure Repairs and Elevator Modernization, White Plains Complex (B015E/BCR62): Approved the capital budget amendment adding $1.6 million, amended Bond Act 144-2025 to remove $3.25 million in prior scopes, and approved a new $30,750,000 bond for 17 elevator replacements at the correctional facility and replacement of chillers, cooling towers, and thermal storage tanks at the White Plains Complex. Estimated annual savings are about $105,000 in energy costs plus maintenance savings, with an estimated 109 metric ton CO2-equivalent reduction. - District Attorney IT Capital Project (BDA 03): Approved the amended bond act increasing funding by $473,000 to a total of $1,708,000 for the DA's information technology capital project, after a revised vendor quote exceeded the earlier budgeted amount. - Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan (Act 2026-201): Approved an act retroactively authorizing submission of the Article 13-A application to New York State for approximately $589,026 in Probation Block Grant funding. Funds support contracts for substance abuse treatment, community service, and related programs. - Prisoner Transportation IMAs: Approved reimbursement agreements with Greenburgh (up to $214,924) and New Rochelle (up to $555,550) for prisoner transportation to the Westchester County Jail from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. - North Yonkers Pumping Station CSO and Electrical Rehabilitation (SPS 16): Approved a $3,000,000 bond for design and construction management to replace pumps, piping, controls, and electrical systems at the North Yonkers Pump Station. DEF noted overflows from the station are partially treated and that broader combined-sewer overflow reduction depends on City of Yonkers sewer separation work. - New Rochelle Underground Pipe Leak Detection (SNR 22): Approved a capital budget amendment and $750,000 bond to complete design of a chemical-piping leak detection system. Staff estimated construction at about $6 million, with 12–18 months of construction after design. - Yonkers Joint WRRF Settling Tank Rehabilitation (SY 047): Approved an amended bond act adding $5,000,000 for a total of $7,500,000 to complete design and provide construction administration for rehabilitation of primary and final settling tanks at the Yonkers Joint Water Resource Recovery Facility. - Pumping Station Rehabilitation Program, New Rochelle SSD (SNR 95): Approved an amended bond act adding $8,000,000 for a total of $17,150,000 to rehabilitate four pumping stations, including Flint Avenue, Sutton Manor, Beach Avenue, and Park Circle. - National Night Out — Town of Eastchester Amendment (Act 2026-207): Approved amending Act 2026-23 to increase the Town of Eastchester's not-to-exceed amount from $1,000 to $1,200. Legislation Committee Actions (from transcript) - Received and filed a quarterly update on special prosecutor appointments. - Approved memos of legislation on a first-generation homebuyer and down payment matching act, a youth career guarantee pre-apprenticeship pipeline act, a commercial conversion and readiness act, and strengthening the tethering law. - These actions appear in the raw transcript but are not included in the Budget & Appropriations committee minutes. Receive & File - Memo of Legislation from Legislator Woodson-Samuels on an MWBE and Local Small Business Prompt Payment Act; referred to Budget & Appropriations and Small Business. - Memos from Legislator James Nolan: property tax relief for first-time home buyers, prohibiting the County from replacing employees with AI systems or automated technologies, and establishing a Down Payment Assistance Program. All were referred to Legislation and Budget & Appropriations. - All receive-and-file motions carried unanimously. Key Outcomes - The committee approved all local laws, public hearings, bond acts, capital budget amendments, environmental resolutions, and intermunicipal agreements presented, except the Bee-Line Bus Shelter Program IMAs, which the minutes record as recommended for denial. - Public hearings for the septage removal reimbursement and senior citizens real property tax exemption local laws were set for October 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM. - Several follow-up items were requested: information on why septic-system properties remain in sewer districts and reimbursement eligibility counts; implementation guidance for municipal assessors on senior and veterans tax exemptions; monitoring details for the 330 Riverdale Avenue property; and an introduction to planning staff on flood-mitigation planning for Larchmont and Mamaroneck. - All votes were unanimous among members present; Legislator Holstein was absent for the entire meeting, Legislator Williams Johnson was away for several later items, and Legislators Tubiolo and Pierce were away for some final items.

The joint committees of the Westchester County Board of Legislators met to discuss and vote on numerous capital projects, bond acts, and intermunicipal agreements. Key topics included farm protection, flood mitigation, affordable housing, bus shelters, infrastructure repairs, and sewer district modifications. All items were approved with bipartisan support. Discussion Items - Septic Reimbursement Program Extension (Items 443-444): The committees discussed a six-year extension (through 2032) of the county's septic reimbursement program, which provides up to $300 per household for septic cleaning and inspection for properties within a sewer district but not connected. Legislators questioned why properties remain in the district and how reimbursement amounts are set. The program has a current year expense of $30,000 and annual estimated expenditure of $80,000 for the next four years. Approved unanimously. - Senior Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption (Items 459-460): An amendment to the existing senior tax exemption to add higher exemption levels (55%, 60%, 65%) for incomes below $50,000. Only affects county taxes; municipalities and schools must enact separately. No fiscal impact on county. Approved unanimously. - Farm Protection Study Bond Act (Item 406): A $400,000 bond act to fund a comprehensive study of the county's food system from production to distribution, including cold storage, transportation gaps, and connections to food pantries. The study, led by the Department of Planning, will take approximately two years and involve stakeholders such as the Soil and Water Conservation District and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Approved unanimously. - Flood Mitigation – Harrison Avenue, Yonkers (Items 466-468): An environmental resolution, amended bond act ($1.85 million additional, total $1,971,250), and amended intermunicipal agreement with Yonkers for a stormwater wetland and flood storage project in Tibbetts Brook Park. The project will include berm improvements and drainage upgrades. Construction expected in 2027. Approved unanimously. - Sewer District Modification – Mount Pleasant (Items 408-410): Removal of two parcels (52 and 62 Larrys Lane) from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District, as they are not served by sewers and no future connections are anticipated. The removal represents a 0.0058% decrease in district equalized value. Approved unanimously. - Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program (Items 448-449): A $4.195 million bond act to fund construction of four complete streets projects in Terrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow. These projects include sidewalk improvements, crosswalks, traffic calming, and pedestrian safety. The program has awarded approximately $8.5 million of the $16 million total available. Approved unanimously. - Conveyance of 30 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers (Item 465): Approval of the sale of a 170-unit affordable housing development. The buyer (WB/Boulder) will extend the affordability period to 50 years from the date of transfer and invest over $1 million in capital improvements. All units will be at or below 60% area median income (AMI), aligning with current regulatory agreements. Legislators raised concerns about monitoring and capital improvement sufficiency. Approved unanimously. - V Line Bus Shelter Program IMA (Item 407): Authorization for the county to enter into intermunicipal agreements with municipalities for bus shelter maintenance and advertising. The county receives $225,000 in the first year from Insight (advertising contractor), with half distributed to municipalities based on shelter count. The agreement includes snow removal and cleaning. Approved unanimously. - Exterior Infrastructure Repairs – White Plains Complex (Items 416-417): A capital budget amendment ($2.54 million) and amended bond act ($2.705 million) to create a new entrance vestibule at the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse, replacing the revolving door with sliding doors for improved ADA access and energy efficiency. Design complete; construction to take nine months. Approved unanimously. - Snow Removal Equipment Building – Airport (Items 453-454): A bond act of $3 million for construction of a snow removal equipment building at Westchester County Airport. The project is partially funded by FAA grants; the county's share decreased due to increased grant eligibility. The building will house 17 bays for airport snow removal equipment. Approved unanimously. - Interior Infrastructure Repairs – White Plains Complex (Items 455, 456, 458): A capital budget amendment ($1.6 million), amended bond act (reducing previous bond by $3.25 million), and new bond act ($30.75 million) for elevator modernization at the correctional facility (17 elevators, $14.25 million) and replacement of chillers, cooling towers, and thermal storage tanks at the Michaelian Office Building ($16.5 million). Energy savings estimated at $180,000-$190,000 annually and 109 metric tons CO2 reduction. Approved unanimously. - District Attorney Office Upgrades (Item 411): An amended bond act increasing authorized amount to $473,000 for IT capital improvements, matching the approved capital budget. The increase was needed due to price changes after July 1. Approved unanimously. - Prisoner Transportation IMAs – Greenburgh and New Rochelle (Items 445-446): Renewal of two-year contracts reimbursing towns for prisoner transportation costs, reflecting increased staff costs from collective bargaining. Approved unanimously. - Combined Sewer Overflow and Electrical Rehabilitation – North Yonkers Pump Station (Item 412): A $3 million bond act for design and construction management of CSO equipment and electrical system upgrades at SPS 16. Equipment is over 30 years old. The project will improve reliability but will not address inflow from Yonkers' combined sewer system. Approved unanimously. - Underground Pipe Leak Detection System (Items 418-419): A $500,000 increase (total $750,000) for design of a leak detection system for chemical piping at the county wastewater treatment plant. Additional piping found during inspections requires replacement. Construction costs estimated at $6 million. Approved unanimously. - Yonkers Joint Resource Facility Settling Tanks (Item 421): A $5 million bond act for additional design and construction administration for rehab of primary and final settling tanks. The project was expanded to include both tank sets for efficiency. Construction expected to take two years. Approved unanimously. - Pump Station Rehabilitation – New Rochelle Sewer District (Item 452): An $8 million bond act for design and construction management of four pump stations (Flint Avenue, Sutton Manor, Beach Avenue, Park Circle). Part of a rotating rehabilitation cycle. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - All 18 bond acts, capital budget amendments, and intermunicipal agreements were approved by the respective committees (Budget & Appropriations, Legislation, Parks & Environment, Infrastructure & Housing, and Public Safety & Veterans) with unanimous votes. - Several items had follow-up questions: legislators requested additional information on the number of seniors benefiting from tax exemptions, the number of homeowners eligible for septic reimbursement, and monitoring mechanisms for affordable housing units. - The committees adjourned at 12:50 PM.

The joint meeting of the Committees on Legislation and Public Safety & Veterans was called to order at 1:26 PM and adjourned at 2:17 PM. The meeting addressed two distinct segments: first, routine legislative items including a red light camera program amendment and solid waste licensing changes, and second, a detailed presentation on the operational failures at Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility and the county's proposed takeover. All votes were unanimous (7-0, with two legislators absent). Minutes Approval - The minutes from the July 27, 2026 meetings at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM were approved on motions by Legislator Nolan, seconded by Legislator Barr. The votes were 7-0. Discussion Items Red Light Camera Demonstration Program (2026-461 and 2026-462) - Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney Justin Adin presented an amendment to Section 709.31 of the County Laws. The amendment expands the existing red light camera program to allow cameras at up to 50 county-owned intersections and any other intersections specifically authorized by state law, removing the need for a local law amendment each time a new state-authorized intersection is added. The resolution setting a public hearing (2026-461) and the local law itself (2026-462) were both signed by committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators on motions by Legislator Nolan, seconded by Legislator Barr. Votes were 7-0 in each committee. Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Licensing (2026-463 and 2026-464) - Solid Waste Commission Executive Director Peri Kadanoff and Justin Adin explained the amendment to Section 826-a.200. The change clarifies that anyone collecting only food waste can obtain a Class F license rather than being required to hold a Class A or other license. The public hearing resolution and local law were signed by committee and referred to the full board on motions by Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Barr. Votes were 7-0. Receive & File Six memos of legislation were received, filed, and approved unanimously (7-0): - 2026-399 (Hon. Tyrae Woodson-Samuels): Utility Bill Navigation and Energy Affordability Act to help residents access programs reducing energy costs. - 2026-423 (Hon. James Nolan): Property tax relief for first-time home buyers. - 2026-424 (Hon. James Nolan): Prohibition of propane tank storage/use on residential balconies. - 2026-425 (Hon. James Nolan): Westchester Drone Law establishing restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles. - 2026-426 (Hon. James Nolan): ADA ride-sharing requirements for equitable transportation access. - 2026-427 (Hon. James Nolan): Creation of a County Office of the Inspector General. Presentation on Woodfield Cottage – Proposed County Takeover After the regular agenda, the Public Safety & Veterans Committee convened to hear a presentation from Commissioner of Probation Rocco Posey, joined by Deputy Commissioners Mary Gizella and Mona Barry. The presentation detailed the failure of the current private operator, Together for Youth, which took over on January 1, 2026, after Children's Village declined to renew. Commissioner Posey described the vendor's inability to meet staffing requirements despite a seven-month pre-contract notice and additional startup funding. Key problems included: - Critical staffing shortages leading to modified operations, increased room confinement, and inability to provide mandatory programming. - Failure to secure a food service contract; probation staff and deputy commissioners had to serve meals. A contract with Aramark was finally secured for October 1, 2026, through assistance from the Department of Corrections. - The county spent $1.6 million on a security contract to provide front reception, intake, and control room functions, allowing trained staff to move into direct care roles. - State regulators (OCFS) issued a corrective action plan—the first for Woodfield—citing inadequate staffing and lack of progress. - OCFS has strongly recommended county operation, noting that six of eight secure juvenile detention facilities in New York State are operated directly by counties or cities. Commissioner Posey argued that county operation would provide stronger accountability, competitive salaries/benefits to attract qualified staff, direct control over recruitment and training, and a safer environment for youth and staff. The projected annual cost of county operation is approximately $30.467 million, with state reimbursement covering about $28 million, leaving a net county responsibility of $2.461 million. This represents an increase of approximately $1.21 million over the cost of the current vendor contract. However, Commissioner Posey noted that the vendor's actual costs are uncertain due to heavy overtime and the $1.6 million security contract, which may already be pushing costs higher. He stated the county would seek to terminate the vendor contract with 15 days' notice and aim to transition by January 1, 2027, retaining core on-site staff. Key Outcomes - All four legislative items (red light camera and solid waste) were signed by committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators with unanimous votes. - The six memos of legislation were received, filed, and approved. - The Woodfield Cottage presentation concluded with strong support from committee members for the county takeover. Legislators acknowledged the additional net cost but emphasized the benefits of direct county control, citing prior vendor failures and the importance of safety and rehabilitation for youth. The County Executive is expected to send a pay plan amendment to create new county positions for the facility. - No formal vote was taken on the Woodfield proposal at this meeting, but the committee indicated it would move forward with the necessary legislation.