Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2023-12-05

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 4, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2023-376 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 20, 2023.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 RESOLUTIONS

2023-377 Resolution Supporting Chemung County Health
Joseph Duffy Department Application to Homes and Community
 Renewal for the Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot
 Program.

2023-378 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution declaring the City as lead agency
 pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
 that Local Law No. 2 of 2023 to Override the Tax Levy
 Limit Established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c
 will not have an adverse impact on the environment.

2023-379 Receive communication from the City Manager reporting
Nan Moss the appointment of Cathie Riker, 1080 Davis Street to the
 Board of the Elmira Housing Authority, to fill the
 unexpired term of Patsy DiChiara, with a term date of
 March 22, 2024.

 ORDINANCE

2023-380 Act on Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance adopted
Mayor Mandell December 21, 1998, as amended, amending the Official
 Zoning Map of the City of Elmira, NY by rezoning City
 Tax Parcel No. 99.16-4-17.1 (4.4 acres) from a Residence P
 District (Planned Residential) to a Residence A District
 (One Family).

 AGREEMENTS

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the purchase of new software
 provided by Edmunds GovTech, Inc. to issue and renew
 dog license payments online at an implementation cost of
 $1,210.00 plus an annual fee of $425.00 commencing in
 2024.

2023-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and approve
 a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and
 Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) Elmira
 City CSEA Unit #6531 which outlines a mutually agreed
 set of modifications and/or amendments to the existing
 Collective Bargaining Agreement; said MOU subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2023-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
 intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Southport
 and the City whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide animal control services to the
 Town at a cost of $38,809.00 for the calendar year 2024;
 said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2023-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 21 and 22 of 2023 in the
 amount of $38,550.78.

2023-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 23 and 24 of 2023 in the
 amount of $34,025.64.

 AUDITS

2023-386 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke

2023-387 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

2023-388 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Mayor Mandell Program Audit.

2023-389 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

2023-390 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2023-391 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell

Respectfully Submitted,




Angela J. Williams
City Clerk




 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644

Elmira City Council
 Meeting Minutes

RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 4, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2023-376 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 20, 2023.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-377 Resolution Supporting Chemung County Health
Joseph Duffy Department Application to Homes and Community
 Renewal for the Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot
 Program.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-378 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution declaring the City as lead agency
 pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
 that Local Law No. 2 of 2023 to Override the Tax Levy
 Limit Established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c
 will not have an adverse impact on the environment.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-379 Receive communication from the City Manager reporting
Nan Moss the appointment of Cathie Riker, 1080 Davis Street to the
 Board of the Elmira Housing Authority, to fill the
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 unexpired term of Patsy DiChiara, with a term date of
 March 22, 2024.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-380 Act on Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance adopted
Mayor Mandell December 21, 1998, as amended, amending the Official
 Zoning Map of the City of Elmira, NY by rezoning City
 Tax Parcel No. 99.16-4-17.1 (4.4 acres) from a Residence P
 District (Planned Residential) to a Residence A District
 (One Family).

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the purchase of new software
 provided by Edmunds GovTech, Inc. to issue and renew
 dog license payments online at an implementation cost of
 $1,210.00 plus an annual fee of $425.00 commencing in
 2024.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and approve
 a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and
 Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) Elmira
 City CSEA Unit #6531 which outlines a mutually agreed
 set of modifications and/or amendments to the existing
 Collective Bargaining Agreement; said MOU subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
 intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Southport
 and the City whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide animal control services to the
 Town at a cost of $38,809.00 for the calendar year 2024;
 said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 21 and 22 of 2023 in the
 amount of $38,550.78.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 23 and 24 of 2023 in the
 amount of $34,025.64.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-386 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-387 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-388 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Mayor Mandell Program Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-389 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-390 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-391 Act on resolution to adjourn.

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Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0




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