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Agenda — 26 items

1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York.
2. 2 This meeting was held in the Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook.
3. PRESIDING: Cathlin B. Gleason, President
4. OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Brian G. Johnson, Corporation Counsel; Ralston Dickson, Asst. Corporation Counsel
5. 5 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. 6 Council President Cathlin B. Gleason called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of emergency”. Council President Gleason explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. She then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President then proceeded to the Public Speakers session of the evening (listed below as public comment).
7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
8. 8 REFERRAL SESSION
9. 9 Roll Call administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters
10. 10 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
11. 11 To the Council:
12. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
13. 1. City Clerk: An ordinance acknowledging and celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day 2024 in the City of Mount Vernon TMP -450
14. 2. City Clerk: An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a printer (to be donated by Mr. Paul Krauskopf for the Fire Department) TMP -452
15. 15 To the Council:
16. 16 HUMAN RESOURCES
17. 17 To the Council:
18. 18 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
19. 3. Department of Buildings: An ordinance setting the fees for the New York State Unified Solar Permit TMP -432
20. 4. Department of Buildings: An ordinance granting a one-month leave of absence for Ms. Ama Opare, Building Clerk TMP -448
21. 5. Mayor: A Resolution in support of Home Rule authorizing the implementation of speed cameras in the City of Mount Vernon, New York. TMP -354
22. 22 To the Council:
23. 23 FINANCE AND PLANNING
24. 6. Comptroller: An ordinance authorizing the attendance of the Deputy Comptroller and one staff member at the 2024 New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA) Conference in Albany from April 17 - 19, 2024. TMP -449
25. 7. An ordinance authorizing an amendment of the 2024 salaries and transfer of funds TMP -379
26. 26 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS

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