Public Meetings - Westchester County, New York

The joint committees of Budget & Appropriations and Litigation met on September 1, 2026, from approximately 10:13 AM to 11:52 AM to discuss a range of capital projects, litigation settlements, and other business. The meeting began with Budget Committee Chair Legislator Woodson Samuels presiding, followed by Litigation Committee Chair Legislator Imamura. Consent Calendar - Minutes of the July 13, 2026 Litigation Committee meeting were approved unanimously. Discussion Items Oasis Center Shelter Acquisition and Renovation (Items 381-384) The committees considered a combined proposal to purchase and renovate the Oasis Center at 19 Washington Street in New Rochelle, a drop-in shelter operated since 2008. Key details presented by DSS Deputy Commissioner John Beepis and others: - Purchase price: $1.2 million from the Archdiocese of New York. - Relocation costs: $500,000 to temporarily house residents during renovation. - Renovation cost: $9.4 million (plus $250,000 previously appropriated), for a total of $11.1 million. - Current operations: 50 beds at 100% capacity, annual operating cost of $1.4 million via contractor WestCop. The building is over 100 years old and needs comprehensive rehab. - Urgency: The Archdiocese planned to sell to the highest bidder; the county seeks to preserve the only drop-in site on the Sound Shore. Legislators expressed concerns about the lack of a detailed design or cost breakdown, the adequacy of the $9.4 million estimate, and the long-term financial commitment. Legislator Holstein questioned whether alternative solutions (e.g., demolition and rebuild) might be more cost-effective. Legislator Pierce formally requested the DPW cost estimate, appraisal documentation, and a clearer scope of work before voting. Vice Chair Clements noted the Archdiocese would not fund renovations themselves. After discussion, the committees decided to table these four items without prejudice pending receipt of the requested documents. Litigation Item: Bankruptcy Recoverable Assignment (2026-363) County Attorney Mark Gardner presented an item to authorize assignment of a bankruptcy recoverable owed to the Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF). A recovery service would collect approximately $84,051 (netting the county $58,836 after a one-third commission). The debt dates back decades. Legislator Williams Johnson questioned the 33% fee; Gardner explained in-house collection would take longer and cost similarly. The item was approved unanimously by both committees. Litigation Item: Workers' Compensation Settlement "D.G." (2026-395) Associate County Attorney Sean Carey described a settlement with former DSS employee "D.G." for $52,433 to extinguish future indemnity and medical obligations related to a 2018 on-duty accident. Estimated savings to the county are $97,153. The settlement was approved unanimously. Capital Projects (Budget Committee) The following capital bond acts were discussed and voted on (all passed with unanimous support unless noted): - Peekskill Sludge System Upgrade (Item 377): $4.29 million for construction to replace primary sludge pumps and raise electrical controls. Legislators noted rising costs for electrical equipment (≈8% annual increase). - Yonkers Joint Waste Resource Recovery Facility Fiber (Item 389): $2.1 million to upgrade fiber cabling and network equipment for cybersecurity and operational improvements. Legislator Williams Johnson asked about facility-wide cybersecurity plans. - Peekskill District Office Windows & Doors (Item 379): $2.5 million to replace original single-pane windows and doors with energy-efficient units. Commissioner Patson stated this completes the building envelope modernization. - Valhalla Campus Electrical Substation (Items 385/386): $750,000 additional funding (total $1.5 million) to relocate and upgrade the substation with a small building and fencing. Escalation factor of 20% included. - Grasslands Campus Generator Replacement (Item 387): $3.52 million additional for construction to replace three generators (installed 1992). Design ongoing; construction estimated 36 months. Legislator Pierce requested updated cost estimates and lead time information. - Greenwich Road Bridge Replacement, Bedford (Item 388): $4.85 million additional (total $5.85 million) to replace a concrete slab bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during construction. Legislator Williams Johnson noted community outreach and environmental sensitivity. Cost estimate provided. - Grasslands Campus HVAC Unit Replacement (Item 391): $2.5 million to replace a 30-ton rooftop unit with a heat pump system. Part of a multi-year capital plan. Key Outcomes - Oasis Center items (381-384): Tabled; no vote taken. Requested documents include DPW cost breakdown, appraisal, and design details. - Litigation items (363, 395): Both approved unanimously by the Litigation and Budget committees. - Capital projects (377, 389, 379, 385/386, 387, 388, 391): All approved unanimously by the Budget and (where applicable) Infrastructure committees. - Motions to adjourn: The Litigation committee adjourned at 11:15 AM; the Budget committee adjourned at 11:52 AM.

This meeting of the Westchester County Board of Legislators' Infrastructure & Housing, Budget & Appropriations, and other joint committees convened on September 1, 2026, at 10:14 AM (originally scheduled for August 31, 2026, but the provided date is used as instructed). The session addressed multiple capital projects, bond acts, and settlement approvals. The first four items concerning the Oasis Center shelter were tabled due to missing documentation, while all other items were approved. Discussion Items Oasis Center Shelter (Items 2026-381, 382, 383, 384) - The Department of Social Services (DSS) presented a proposal to acquire and renovate the Oasis Center at 19 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, a 100-year-old building currently leased from the Archdiocese of New York. The project includes a $1.2 million purchase, $500,000 for temporary relocation, and $9.4 million for renovations (total $11.1 million, plus $250,000 previously appropriated). The building serves 50 beds at 100% occupancy, the only drop-in shelter on the Sound Shore. - Legislators raised concerns about the lack of a detailed cost breakdown, design plans, and appraisal. Questions were asked about annual operating costs ($1.4 million to WestCOP), the urgency of purchase (the Archdiocese was seeking to sell to the highest bidder), and the timeline (planning: 6 months, design: 9 months, construction: 18 months). The committee voted to table the items without prejudice pending receipt of the requested documents. Unclaimed Fund Recovery (Item 2026-363) - The Law Department presented a proposal to recover $84,051.82 owed to the county from a defunct company (Global Geophysical Services) via an unclaimed recovery service. The service would take a 30% commission, netting the county $58,836.77. Legislators questioned the 30% fee but were informed it was standard and more efficient than hiring a law firm. The item was approved. Workers' Compensation Settlement (Item 2026-395) - The county proposed settling a workers' compensation claim for DG, a DSS supervisor injured in 2018, for $52,433. This extinguishes future indemnity and medical obligations, saving an estimated $97,153. The settlement was approved after discussion of the Burns calculation and future medical offsets. Peekskill WWTP Sludge Handling Upgrades (Item 2026-377) - The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) requested $4.29 million in additional bonds for construction to replace aging sludge pumps and electrical equipment. Total project cost: $5.79 million. Legislators noted escalating costs (8% per year for electrical equipment) and asked for a five-year capital plan overview. Approved. Yonkers Joint WRRF IT Upgrade (Item 2026-389) - A bond act of $850,000 to upgrade fiber cabling and network equipment at the Yonkers wastewater treatment facility, addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Approved. Peekskill District Office Window Replacement (Item 2026-379) - An additional $2.5 million to replace single-pane windows and doors with energy-efficient units. Design nearly complete; construction expected nine months. Approved. Valhalla Campus Electrical Substation (Items 2026-385 and 386) - A capital budget amendment and bond act for $1.65 million total (including $900,000 previously authorized) to relocate and upgrade the substation from a basement to a new above-ground structure. The cost increase was due to adding a building, fencing, and landscaping. Approved. Grasslands Generator Replacement (Item 2026-387) - An additional $3.52 million to replace three generators (34 years old) at the Grasslands campus. Construction to take 36 months due to long lead times. The cost estimate includes 25% escalation and contingency. Approved. Greenwich Road Bridge Replacement (Item 2026-388) - An additional $4.85 million to replace the concrete slab bridge over the Mianus River in Bedford. Total amended bond: $5.85 million. Design at 90% completion; construction estimated 18 months with one-lane traffic maintained. Approved. Record Center HVAC Replacement (Item 2026-391) - An additional $2.5 million to replace a 33-year-old rooftop HVAC unit with a heat pump system. This is the first of several units to be replaced. Approved. Key Outcomes - Oasis Center items (381–384): Tabled (continued without prejudice) pending receipt of a detailed cost breakdown, design documents, and property appraisal. - Item 2026-363: Approved (unclaimed fund recovery). - Item 2026-395: Approved (workers' compensation settlement). - Item 2026-377: Approved (Peekskill WWTP sludge upgrades). - Item 2026-389: Approved (Yonkers WRRF IT upgrade). - Item 2026-379: Approved (Peekskill district office windows). - Items 2026-385 & 386: Approved (Valhalla substation). - Item 2026-387: Approved (Grasslands generators). - Item 2026-388: Approved (Greenwich Road bridge). - Item 2026-391: Approved (Record Center HVAC). - Minutes: Approved for July 13, July 20, and July 27, 2026 meetings. All votes were unanimous where recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:52 AM.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators held a series of committee meetings on Monday, August 31, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM and adjourning at 2:34 PM. The meetings covered multiple committees including Public Safety & Veterans, Seniors & Youth, Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment. Legislators voted on numerous items including inter-municipal agreements, easements, flood mitigation projects, and affordable housing developments. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The Parks & Environment committee approved minutes from July 13, 2026, unanimously. Discussion Items 1. School Resource Officer Agreement (Item 2026-390) - Proposal: A five-year renewal contract (2026-2031) between the County and Lakeland Central School District for three School Resource Officers (SROs) at Lakeland High School, Van Courtland Elementary, and Lincoln Titus Elementary. The school district will also pay a pro-rata portion of a police supervisor's cost, a new provision. - Speaker Positions: Captain Donovan presented the item. Legislators expressed strong support, with Legislator Woodson Samuels noting personal advocacy for SROs. Chairman Gashi voiced support contingent on local community desire, and noted the item's importance to the community. - Vote: Unanimous approval in both Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety committees. 2. Senior Services Grants – State Funds (Item 2026-350) & Federal Funds (Item 2026-351) - Proposal: Authorize inter-municipal agreements using New York State Office for the Aging grant funds for services like case management, home-delivered meals, information/assistance, and transportation. The state-funded item (350) uses state-only funds, while the federal item (351) uses Older Americans Act funds. During the past program year (April 2025–March 2026), municipalities provided approximately 238,000 units of service to 3,715 unduplicated individuals. - Speaker Positions: Director Sherine Kurien explained the allocation is based on historical performance and proposals. Legislator Pierce asked about funding sources, noting that state-only funds are more reliable than federal. Legislator Puja noted Chairman Alvarado was attempting to join the meeting. - Vote: Both items passed unanimously in the Seniors & Youth committee, with Chairman Alvarado added in the affirmative after joining. 3. Croton Gorge Park Utility Easement (Items 2026-352 & 2026-353) - Proposal: A 20-foot permanent easement on village of Croton-on-Hudson land to support electrical and telecommunications infrastructure for Croton Gorge Park, formalizing an informal arrangement. The county will maintain its own infrastructure and reimburse 50% of costs for shared village poles/wire, subject to appropriation. - Speaker Positions: Acting Commissioner William Bland and Director Romble Payne presented. No questions or comments from legislators. - Vote: Unanimous approval in both Parks & Environment and Infrastructure & Housing committees. 4. Kingsland Point Park / Tarrytown Lighthouse Easements (Items 2026-404 & 2026-405) - Proposal: Three new easements (two permanent, one temporary) and extinguishment of an existing easement to allow public access and electrical hookup to the Tarrytown Lighthouse (located in Sleepy Hollow). The existing pathway over former General Motors property (now owned by Lighthouse Landing Communities) will be replaced with a new waterfront park dedicated to the village of Sleepy Hollow. The electrical connection will enable lighting, security cameras, and Wi-Fi at the lighthouse. - Speaker Positions: Director Payne presented. Legislator Williams Johnson clarified the village is Sleepy Hollow, not Tarrytown. Legislator Holstein asked about fencing along the park; the county has a meeting scheduled for late September to review with the village manager. - Vote: Unanimous approval in Parks & Environment and Infrastructure & Housing committees. 5. Flood Mitigation Projects (Items 2026-354 through 2026-362) - Proposal: A bundle of seven stormwater projects including: - Reconnaissance plan amendments to include projects in Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Larchmont, and Hastings-on-Hudson. - Bond requests: $6.85 million for the Tiller's Brook project in Hastings-on-Hudson; design funding for a project in Peekskill ($?); design for Cushman Road in Scarsdale; and $? for a watershed plan for the Coastal Long Island Sound. - The Coastal Long Island Sound watershed plan will cover from the Hutchinson River to the Sound, using additional modeling. Contractor selection is pending funding availability. - Speaker Positions: Assistant Commissioner Melissa Votini and David (planner) presented. Legislator Holstein asked about the countywide study scope and timing. The study is expected to begin in the new year after contract execution. - Vote: Items 354-356 and 357-359 passed unanimously in both Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing committees. Items 360, 361-362 also passed unanimously. 6. 81 Elliott Avenue Affordable Homeownership (Items 2026-392, 393, 394, 396) - Proposal: Rebuild a nine-unit limited equity co-op at 81 Elliott Avenue in Yonkers after a catastrophic fire in December 2021. The building will have two, three, and four-bedroom units. Three units will be for prior owners (at 80% AMI, Yonkers local), and six units for new owners (at 65% AMI, county). Total development cost $7.15 million, with county funds from New Homes Land and HIF ($752,500). The land trust (REAPS) will dissolve; their permanent restrictions will be layered with the county's 50-year restriction. - Speaker Positions: Program Administrator Len Granfeld presented. Legislator Alvarado, whose district includes the site, thanked everyone and noted knowing the families personally. Legislator Williams Johnson asked about the resale process and affordability controls—the county will enforce a marketing plan and restrictive covenant. Legislator Barr asked about the exception to lottery; staff explained it's due to the legal structure (co-op ownership). Legislator Holstein noted the discrepancy between the slide and the document regarding AMI levels; staff corrected that the slide was wrong and the document is correct. - Vote: Unanimous approval in Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing committees. 7. Westmoreland Avenue Affordable Rental (Items 2026-397, 398, 399, 400 - not explicitly listed but described as such) - Proposal: Acquire 1.02 acres at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue in White Plains to create 154 affordable rental units. The project will receive federal and state tax credits, state subsidies, and city funds. Total development cost $115 million ($750,000/unit). The building will be U-shaped with rooftop open space, and parking costs are $36,000 per space due to local zoning requirements. Units will range from studios to two-bedrooms, with income averaging from 30% to 80% AMI. - Speaker Positions: Len Granfeld presented. Legislator Williams Johnson asked about parking costs and local zoning (White Plains does not reduce parking requirements like Yonkers). Legislator Holstein commented on the lack of family-friendly larger units despite proximity to parks; staff noted that developers decide unit mix based on zoning and market factors. Legislator Williams Johnson asked about municipal worker preference in marketing; staff indicated no current change for rentals. - Vote: Unanimous approval in Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing committees. Key Outcomes - All items discussed received unanimous approval in their respective committees. No items were voted down or amended. - Next Steps: Projects will proceed to the full Board of Legislators for final approval. The 81 Elliott Avenue project aims to close within a few months and begin construction by end of 2026. The Westmoreland Avenue project expects to close with state funding next year. - Meeting adjourned at 2:34 PM.

The meeting convened at 1:09 PM and adjourned at 2:34 PM, with legislators participating in person and remotely. Multiple committees (Public Safety & Veterans, Budget & Appropriations, Seniors & Youth, Parks & Environment, Infrastructure & Housing) met jointly to discuss and vote on a series of inter-municipal agreements, easements, flood mitigation projects, and affordable housing developments. All items were approved unanimously. Discussion Items 1. IMA with Lakeland Central School District for School Resource Officers (2026-390) Captain Donovan presented a five-year renewal (2026-2031) of the inter-municipal agreement for three School Resource Officers (SROs) at Walter Panas High School, Van Cortlandtville Elementary School, and Lincoln-Titus Elementary School. The agreement includes a new pro-rata share of the cost for a police supervisor. Legislators expressed strong support for SROs, noting community desire for the service. The item passed unanimously. 2. Senior Services Grant Funding (Items 350 and 351) Sharon Curry, Director of Program Development for the Department of Senior Programs, presented two items: 350 (state grant funds for municipalities) and 351 (federal funding). The state grant funds case management, home-delivered meals, information/assistance, and transportation. In the past program year (April 2025-March 2026), municipalities provided approximately 238,000 units of service to 3,715 unduplicated individuals. Allocation is based on historical performance and proposals. Legislators noted that the state funding is not federal, providing more reliability. Both items passed unanimously. 3. Croton Gorge Park Utility Easement (Items 352 and 353) Acting Commissioner William Bland and Romble Payne, Director of Park Planning, presented a 20-foot permanent easement on village of Croton-on-Hudson land to support utility and telecommunications infrastructure for Croton Gorge Park. The easement formalizes an existing informal arrangement, addressing aging electrical infrastructure. No upfront cost to the county; the county will reimburse 50% of costs for shared poles and wire, subject to appropriation. Both items passed unanimously. 4. Kingsland Point Park and Tarrytown Lighthouse Easements (Items 404 and 405) Romble Payne described three easements: a permanent easement for a new waterfront park and promenade (to be dedicated to the village of Sleepy Hollow), a temporary easement during construction, and an easement for electrical hookup to the lighthouse. The existing easement will be extinguished. Public access between Kingsland Point Park and the lighthouse will be maintained. Legislators clarified that the land is currently owned by a developer but will become public parkland. Electrification will enable lighting and security cameras. A meeting with the village manager is scheduled for late September to discuss fencing. Both items passed unanimously. 5. Stormwater and Flood Mitigation Projects (Items 354-362) Assistant Commissioner David from Planning presented a bundle of stormwater and flood mitigation projects under the county's capital program. Items included amendments to reconnaissance plans for the coastal Long Island Sound, projects in Mamaroneck (Larchmont Reservoir, stormwater improvements), Scarsdale (Griffin Avenue culvert replacement, George Field flood storage expansion), Hastings-on-Hudson (Tilliers Brook project, $6.85 million bond), and Peekskill (design and investigation). Watershed plans for the coastal Long Island Sound, Bronx River, and Sawmill River were also funded. A separate design project for Cushman Road in Scarsdale will incorporate green infrastructure. All items passed unanimously. 6. 81 Elliott Avenue Affordable Homeownership, Yonkers (Items 392, 393, 394, 396) Len Granfeld, Program Administrator for Housing, presented a project to rebuild 9 affordable homeownership units (limited equity co-op) on a site that burned in December 2021. Three original owners will return; six new units will be marketed via lottery. Units are 2-4 bedrooms, with three at 80% AMI (returning owners) and six at 65% AMI (new owners). Financing includes sales proceeds, insurance, county flex funds, and New Homes Land/HIF funds. The project has a 50-year affordability covenant. Legislators discussed the income disparity between county and Yonkers AMI, the resale process, and community benefits. The item passed unanimously. 7. Westmoreland Avenue Affordable Rental Development, White Plains (Items 390-396? Actually a separate item: 90-14 Westmoreland Ave) A presentation for 154 affordable rental units on a 1.02-acre site in White Plains. The project includes New Homes Land acquisition authorization ($8.81 million bonds) and HIF funding ($1.562 million). Financing includes federal and state low-income housing tax credits, state subsidies, and city funds. Units range from studios to two-bedrooms, with income averaging from 30% to 80% AMI. Parking requirements (36 spaces) were noted as a local zoning issue. The site is near the train station and Contrell Park. The developer is a limited equity co-op with a consultant. The item passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - All agenda items (2026-390, 350, 351, 352, 353, 404, 405, 354-362, 392-396, and the Westmoreland Ave project) were approved unanimously by the respective committees. - Minutes from July 13, 2026 were approved. - The meeting adjourned at 2:34 PM.

On August 31, 2026, the Westchester County Legislature's Parks & Environment Committee met jointly with Budget & Appropriations at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains, NY. The agenda listed the meeting for 1:00 PM; the minutes and transcript record the Parks & Environment session being called to order at 1:30 PM. Acting Parks Commissioner William Bland and Park Planning Director Romble Payne presented both easement-related items. There was no public comment. Both items were approved unanimously and referred to the full Board of Legislators. Minutes Approval - The July 27, 2026 Parks & Environment Committee minutes were approved unanimously on a motion by Legislator Williams Johnson, seconded by Legislator Gashi. Discussion Items - 2026-404 - Environmental Resolution: Determined that the proposed act would have no significant adverse impact on the environment. - 2026-405 - Act authorizing easements: Authorized the County to extinguish an existing easement and to accept two new permanent easements and one temporary easement in the vicinity of Kingsland Point Park and the Tarrytown Lighthouse, allowing the County and public to access the Tarrytown Lighthouse. - Staff explained that the Tarrytown Lighthouse is currently reached through Kingsland Point Park over an asphalt pathway on former General Motors property now owned by Lighthouse Landing Communities. As part of a redevelopment, that pathway will be replaced by a new waterfront park and promenade dedicated to the Village of Sleepy Hollow. The County therefore needs to preserve public access, obtain an electrical utility easement to complete the lighthouse renovation, and maintain access during construction. - Legislators clarified that the lighthouse is in Sleepy Hollow, not Tarrytown, and that the underlying property will become public parkland and public roadways. Legislators also asked whether the new electrical connection would improve security; staff confirmed it would support lighting, security cameras, and Wi-Fi/communications. A legislator raised questions about fencing near the park; staff responded that a late-September meeting with the village manager is scheduled to review fencing, including safety fencing along the seawall. - The County will maintain its infrastructure, repair damage caused by its operations, and ensure public access between Kingsland Point Park and the lighthouse is maintained during construction. Key Outcomes - Both 2026-404 and 2026-405 were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators; the motions carried unanimously. - The July 27, 2026 minutes were approved. - The Parks & Environment Committee adjourned at 1:39 PM per the minutes. The full raw transcript also includes later committee sessions continuing to approximately 2:34 PM, but those are outside the Parks & Environment agenda.

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee met jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:34 PM. The meeting covered 20 agenda items, including approvals of inter-municipal agreements, bond acts, land acquisitions, and stormwater plan amendments. All items were approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - 2026-390 (Public Safety/Veterans): Authorized an inter-municipal agreement with Lakeland Central School District for three school resource officers (SROs) for the 2026–2027 through 2030–2031 school years, including a new provision for the district to pay a pro‑rata share of a police supervisor’s cost. Unanimously approved. - 2026-350 and 2026-351 (Seniors & Youth): Authorized state grant funds (Item 350) for case management, home‑delivered meals, and transportation services (238,000 units of service provided to 3,715 unduplicated individuals in the prior program year), and federal funding (Item 351) for similar services. Unanimously approved. - 2026-352 and 2026-353 (Infrastructure & Housing): Environmental resolution and act authorizing a 20‑foot‑wide, 674‑foot‑long permanent utility easement from the Village of Croton‑on‑Hudson for Croton Gorge Park electrical and telecommunications infrastructure. The county will maintain the infrastructure and reimburse 50% of shared costs, subject to appropriation. Unanimously approved. - 2026-404 and 2026-405 (Parks & Environment): Three easements (two permanent, one temporary) and extinguishment of an existing easement for the Kingsland Point Park–Tarrytown Lighthouse connection in Sleepy Hollow, enabling electrical hookup, lighting, and security cameras. Unanimously approved. - 2026-354 through 2026-362 (Infrastructure & Housing): Series of stormwater reconnaissance plan amendments, inter‑municipal agreements, and bond acts for flood‑mitigation projects in Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Hastings‑on‑Hudson, Peekskill, and a countywide watershed plan for the Coastal Long Island Sound basin. Total bond authorizations ranged from $225,000 (Peekskill design) to $13,375,000 (multiple projects). Unanimously approved. - 2026-392 through 2026-396 (Infrastructure & Housing): Authorized the purchase of 0.32 acres at 81 Elliott Avenue, Yonkers ($670,000 bond) and related actions to construct nine affordable homeownership units (three reserved for former owners at 80% of AMI, six for new owners at 65% of AMI), with a 50‑year affordability covenant. Unanimously approved. - 2026-400 through 2026-403 (Infrastructure & Housing): Authorized purchase of 1.02 acres at 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains ($8,810,000 bond) and related actions to construct 154 affordable rental units with mixed income levels (30%–80% of AMI), a 50‑year affordability covenant, and $115 million total development cost. Unanimously approved. Discussion Items - Croton‑on‑Hudson Easement (2026-352/353): Acting Parks Commissioner William Bland and Director Rob Payne explained that the easement formalizes an existing informal arrangement to upgrade aging electrical infrastructure at Croton Gorge Park. The county will maintain the utility pole and associated equipment and be responsible for 50% of shared costs. - Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Easement (2026-404/405): Director Payne detailed three easements to provide electrical service to the Tarrytown Lighthouse (recently renovated after vandalism) and to preserve public access during redevelopment of the adjacent General Motors property (now Lighthouse Landing Communities). Public access between Kingsland Point Park and the lighthouse will be maintained throughout construction. Legislator Williams Johnson noted the property will be dedicated to the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Fencing issues along the park boundary will be addressed in a September meeting with the village manager. - Flood‑Mitigation Projects (2026-354 through 2026-362): Deputy Planning Commissioner Melissa‑Jean Rotini and Assistant Commissioner David Kvinge presented seven projects under Capital Projects BPL 26 and BPL 47, including studies, culvert replacements, flood‑storage expansions, and green‑infrastructure improvements. The coastal Long Island Sound watershed plan (2026-360) will cover the area from the Hutchinson River to the Sound, with a bond request of $3,500,000 (including $2,000,000 previously issued). A separate bond of $900,000 funds design for Cushman Road in Scarsdale, incorporating green infrastructure. All items were approved after a question from Legislator Pierce about the geographic scope of the watershed study. - 81 Elliott Avenue, Yonkers (2026-392 through 2026-396): Program Administrator Leonard Gruenfeld explained that this site, previously a limited‑equity co‑op destroyed by fire in 2021, will be rebuilt with nine affordable homeownership units. Three units are reserved for former owners (80% of AMI) and six for new owners (65% of AMI) via lottery. The development is funded by insurance proceeds, county flex funds, and new homes/HIF bonds. Legislator Alvarado expressed personal support, noting the project serves her district. Legislator Barr questioned the unusual exemption from the lottery for returning owners; staff explained that the co‑op structure preserved ownership rights. A discussion on community‑benefits agreements and local hiring followed, with staff noting that the county encourages such provisions but they are primarily a local planning board responsibility. - 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains (2026-400 through 2026-403): This 154‑unit affordable rental development will replace light‑industrial buildings and include preservation of the historic Sheffield Dairy facade. Funding combines federal and state low‑income housing tax credits, state and city subsidies, and county bond funds. Legislator Pierce praised the income mixing (30%–80% of AMI) and asked about family‑friendly unit sizes; staff noted the unit mix (studios, one‑ and two‑bedrooms) was driven by developer choice and local zoning. Legislator Williams Johnson raised parking costs ($36,000 per space) and noted that White Plains does not allow overnight parking, which may affect transit‑oriented design. Questions about a local preference for municipal workers were deferred, as no such policy applies to this rental development. Key Outcomes - All 20 agenda items were approved unanimously by voice vote in the respective committees. - The meeting adjourned at 2:34 PM after completing all business.

The Joint Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee (Budget & Appropriations, Public Safety & Veterans, Seniors & Youth, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment) convened on August 31, 2026, at 1:09 PM. Chair Tyrae Woodson-Samuels presided over the meeting, which focused on approving a range of inter-municipal agreements, bond acts, and land acquisitions for school resource officers, senior services, infrastructure easements, flood mitigation, and affordable housing. The meeting adjourned at 2:34 PM. Discussion Items Lakeland Central School District School Resource Officers (Item 2026-390) Captain Frank Donovan presented a five-year renewal of the inter-municipal agreement to place three county police officers as School Resource Officers in the Lakeland Central School District. Legislator Woodson-Samuels expressed strong support for the program. Chairman Gashi voiced support contingent on the local community's desire for the service. NYSOFA Grant Fund Agreements for Senior Services (Items 2026-350 & 2026-351) Director of Program Development Sherine Kurien presented two agreements enabling the county to use state and federal grant funds for senior services. The programs provided roughly 238,000 units of service to 3,715 unduplicated individuals in the prior program year. Legislator Pierce questioned the reliability of federal funding compared to state funds. Croton-on-Hudson and Tarrytown Lighthouse Easement Agreements (Items 2026-352, 353, 404, 405) Acting Parks Commissioner William Bland described an easement for utility infrastructure at Croton Gorge Park and a series of easements related to improving electrical and security connectivity for the Tarrytown Lighthouse. Legislator Williams Johnson clarified that the lighthouse is located in Sleepy Hollow. Legislator Pierce raised questions about the status of fencing at Kingsland Point Park, with staff noting a meeting with the village manager was scheduled for late September. Flood Mitigation Projects and Bond Acts (Items 2026-354 through 362) Planning Deputy Commissioner Melissa-Jean Rotini and Assistant Commissioner David Kvinge presented a comprehensive set of flood mitigation projects and bond acts. This included amendments to Storm Water Reconnaissance Plans for Mamaroneck, Peekskill, and Haverstraw Bays. Approved bond acts included $13,375,000 for general flood mitigation, $3,500,000 for a watershed plan (including $2,000,000 in previously issued bonds), $900,000 for Cushman Road in Scarsdale, and $225,000 for a Peekskill project. Legislator Pierce asked about the timeline for the Coastal Long Island Sound watershed plan. Affordable Housing: 81 Elliott Avenue, Yonkers (Items 2026-392 through 396) Program Administrator Len Gruenfeld presented a plan to rebuild a four-story building with 9 affordable homeownership units on a site destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 2021. Three of the nine units will be reserved for the original co-op owners returning. Legislator Williams expressed heartbreak over the high Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds, noting that 65% of County AMI is much higher than the local Yonkers AMI, likely making it unattainable for many local residents. Legislator Barr questioned the legal lottery exemption for the returning owners. Legislator Alvarado, representing the district, thanked the committee for supporting the project. Affordable Housing: 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains (Items 2026-400 through 403) Len Gruenfeld presented a proposal for 154 affordable rental units near Contrell Park. Legislator Williams questioned the high parking costs ($36,000 per space), which she attributed to local zoning requirements by the City of White Plains that have not reduced parking minimums. Legislator Williams Johnson inquired about local marketing preferences for municipal workers. Key Outcomes - All 24 items on the agenda were approved by the joint committees and referred to the full Board of Legislators. - Voting was unanimous on all items. Legislator Nambiar was absent for most votes. - No public testimony was given. - The committees adjourned at 2:34 PM. - Staff committed to follow up on specific constituent concerns regarding fencing and specific project timelines.

The joint meeting of the Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights committees convened at 10:13 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Committee Room 800 of the Michaelian Office Building, White Plains. The meeting was livestreamed via WebEx. Chaired by Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels, the committees considered 14 agenda items, including bond acts, budget amendments, a lawsuit settlement, and a land acquisition. The meeting adjourned at 11:52 AM. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Unanimously approved the minutes of the July 13, 2026, and July 20, 2026, committee meetings. Discussion Items - Items 2026-381, 382, 383, 384 – Oasis Emergency Overnight Shelter (19 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle): First Deputy Commissioner John Befus, Deputy Commissioner Randolf Scott, and Reimbursement Manager Thomas Rooney (Department of Social Services) presented a package to purchase the 100+ year-old, 7,284 sq. ft., 26-bedroom shelter from the Archdiocese of New York for $1.2 million, relocate residents temporarily (estimated $500,000), and complete a comprehensive rehabilitation ($9.4 million) totaling $11.1 million (plus $250,000 previously appropriated). The shelter, operated by WestCOP under contract since 2008, is the only drop-in site on the Sound Shore and operates at 100% capacity (50 beds) year-round, with 90%+ occupancy during winter. The county currently pays up to $1.4 million annually for operating costs (not lease). Legislators Holstein, Williams-Johnson, Pierce, and others raised concerns about the lack of a detailed design and cost breakdown from DPW, the assessment of property value (appraised at $1.3M versus $1.6M assessed), and the long timeline (estimated 9 months design, 18 months construction). Legislator Pierce formally requested the DPW cost estimate and property appraisal documentation. After debate, the committees voted to table items 381-384 without prejudice pending receipt of the requested information. - Item 2026-395 – Lawsuit Settlement "D.G.": Associate County Attorney Sean Carey presented a workers’ compensation settlement with a former DSS supervisor injured in July 2018 when struck by a vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The settlement proposes a lump sum of $52,403.10 to extinguish future indemnity and medical obligations, with estimated total exposure of $149,556.12 and net savings of $97,153.02. The county’s third-party administrator (Triad) and MSA Advocates confirmed no CMS approval needed. After clarifying the interplay between the third-party settlement ($1.2M from the city of White Plains) and workers’ comp obligations, the committees unanimously approved the settlement (B&A and Litigation committees each voted separately, both unanimously in favor). - Item 2026-363 – Assignment of Bankruptcy Recoverable (Department of Environmental Facilities): Assistant County Attorney John Nonna explained a bankruptcy recoverable of $84,051.82 owed to the County from Global Geophysical Services Inc. (1980s-90s). An unclaimed recovery service will recover the funds for a 33% commission (net $58,836.77). Legislators questioned the commission rate; the County Attorney noted the alternative of hiring a law firm would be more expensive and slower. The committees unanimously approved (B&A and Litigation votes). - Item 2026-377 – Bond Act Amendment: Peekskill WWTP Mechanical Sludge Handling Upgrades (SPK 12): DEF Commissioner Vincent Kopicki and deputies presented a $4,290,000 additional bond (total $5.79M) to replace aging primary sludge piston pumps with centrifugal plunger pumps and elevate electrical controls above grade. The project aims to prevent pump failure damage. Legislator Holstein asked about cost trends; the committee discussed the escalating costs of infrastructure. Unanimously approved by both committees. - Item 2026-389 – Bond Act: Yonkers Joint WRRF IT Infrastructure Upgrade (SY 058): Deputy CIO Lenox Harris presented an $850,000 bond to upgrade fiber cabling and network equipment at the facility, which was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy (2012) and has not had major IT upgrades since. The upgrade is part of a county-wide cybersecurity initiative. Legislators noted this is one of several facilities to be addressed; the plant currently has cybersecurity protections in place. Six-month timeline. Unanimously approved. - Item 2026-379 – Bond Act Amendment: Infrastructure Rehab, Peekskill District Office (B0116): DPW Commissioner Gayle Katzman and Director Robert Abbamont presented a $2.5M additional bond (total $3M) to replace 30+ year-old single-pane windows and doors with thermally broken frames and low-E double-glazed glass, improving energy efficiency. Design expected Q3 2026, construction 9 months. This completes the envelope modernization. Unanimously approved. - Items 2026-385 & 386 – Capital Budget Amendment and Bond Act Amendment: Electrical Substation SE-21, Valhalla Campus (B0122): Katzman and Abbamont presented a $1.65M total bond ($900K previously authorized, $750K new) to relocate the 50+ year-old substation from the basement of Sunshine Cottage to a new above-grade structure with fencing and landscaping. Design completion expected Q3 2026, construction 12 months. Cost increase due to enhanced scope (enclosure, clearances, aesthetics) and 20% escalation. Unanimously approved. - Item 2026-387 – Bond Act Amendment: Generator Systems Replacement, Grasslands Campus (B0126): Additional $3.52M (total $3.9M) to replace three 34-year-old generators (300kW, 500kW, 250kW) at DOC F unit, DOC H block, and jail annex. Design by in-house staff expected Q4 2026, construction 36 months (including long lead items). The estimate includes 25% contingency/escalation. Legislator Pierce requested the cost estimate breakdown; committee agreed to provide it. Unanimously approved. - Item 2026-388 – Bond Act Amendment: Greenwich Road Over Mianus River, Bedford (RB03T): Additional $4.85M (total $5.85M) to replace the concrete slab bridge with a precast concrete beam bridge. Bridge condition rating 4.07 (below 5 triggers action). Average daily traffic 4,000 vehicles. Design by consultant expected Q4 2026, construction 18 months. Traffic impacts will include one-lane operation with a temporary traffic light. The project is in an environmentally sensitive area. Legislator Parker thanked staff for community coordination. Unanimously approved. - Item 2026-391 – Bond Act Amendment: Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Record Center, Elmsford (B0125): Additional $2.5M (total $2.85M) to replace a 33-year-old 30-ton HVAC rooftop unit with a heat pump featuring variable air volume, demand ventilation, and heat recovery. Design by consultant expected Q3 2026, construction 9 months. This is the first of several rooftop units planned for replacement. Unanimously approved. Key Outcomes - Tabled Items (381-384): The committees voted to table the Oasis Center land acquisition and related bond/budget items without prejudice pending receipt of the detailed DPW cost estimate and property appraisal documentation. No vote was taken on these items. - Approved Items: All other items (2026-395, 363, 377, 389, 379, 385/386, 387, 388, 391) were approved unanimously by the relevant committees, with separate votes for Budget & Appropriations and the co-chaired Infrastructure & Housing or Litigation committees as required. - Next Steps: Departments will provide the requested documentation for the Oasis Center items to allow committees to reconsider at a future meeting. The full Board of Legislators will vote on the approved items.

Date: August 31, 2026 Time: 4:04 PM – 4:10 PM Location: Committee Room, Michaelian Office Building, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY Chair: Anant Nambiar Members Present: Legislators Nambiar, Clements, Puja, Ulaj Remote: Legislator Cunzio (from Thornwood, NY) This brief meeting of the Appointments Committee considered and unanimously approved 13 reappointments to two county boards: the Westchester County Women's Advisory Board and the Westchester County Police Board. No public comments or other business were conducted. Consent Calendar (All items approved unanimously by voice vote with all five members present voting aye) - Item 2026-364r: Reappointment of Michelle Keller as District 1 representative to the Women's Advisory Board, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-365: Reappointment of Lauren H. Smith as District 2 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2026. - Item 2026-366: Reappointment of Rika Levin as District 9 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-367: Reappointment of Erica Winter as District 11 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-368: Reappointment of Cindy Kanusher as District 12 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2026. - Item 2026-369: Reappointment of Anietra Guzman-Santana as District 15 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-370: Reappointment of Subomi Macaulay as District 16 representative, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-371: Reappointment of Julia Peloso-Barnes as an at-large member, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-373: Reappointment of Patti Reyes-D'Agostino as an at-large member, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2026. - Item 2026-374: Reappointment of Janice Lubin Kirschner as an at-large member, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2026. - Item 2026-375: Reappointment of Leslie Chervokas as an at-large member, term May 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-414: Reappointment of Olney Reynolds to the Westchester County Police Board, term January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. - Item 2026-415: Reappointment of Peter D. Kamenstein to the Westchester County Police Board, term January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Key Outcomes - All 13 reappointment resolutions were signed by committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators for final approval. Each passed unanimously (5-0) with all present legislators voting aye. - The meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM.