Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2024-12-03

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 2, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2024-372 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nick Grasso regular Meeting held on Monday, November 18th, 2024.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PUBLIC HEARING

 Public Hearing for Written and Oral Comments on the
 City of Elmira's Application Under Round 9 of the
 RESTORE NY Communities Program.

 RESOLUTIONS

2024-373 Act on resolution for a first reading of a proposed Local
Mayor Mandell Law No. 3 of 2024 entitled "Regulating the Unlicensed
 Cannabis Sales in the City of Elmira".

2024-374 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Joseph Duffy December 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public
 comments on proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 entitled
 "Regulating the Unlicensed Cannabis Sales in the City of
 Elmira".

2024-375 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution accepting the proposal from LaBella to provide
 professional engineering services to assess the fire damage
 to the Washington Ave bridge and to develop a plan for its
 reopening at a cost to the City of $39,500.00.

 GRANTS

2024-376 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting on behalf of the Elmira Police
 Department, the Norfolk Southern Project Title Utility
 Task Vehicle Grant in the amount of $24,326.00,


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary
 documentation to effect the receipt of the grant, and
 authorizing the City Chamberlain to accept the grant
 funds.

 LOCAL LAW

2024-377 Act on resolution adopting Local Law #2 of 2024 to
Joseph Duffy override the tax levy limit established in General
 Municipal Law Section 3-c.

 AGREEMENTS

2024-378 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Nan Moss contract with Erway Ambulance Service, Inc. whereby
 Erway will submit to third parties bills on behalf of the
 City of Elmira for certain emergency medical services
 rendered by the City of Elmira from January 1, 2025
 through December 31, 2025 for the consideration of $1.00
 and expressing the City's sincere thanks and appreciation
 to Erway for its thoughtful assistance.

2024-379 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution accepting the sole bid of Postler & Jaeckle
 Corporation (P&J) meeting all bid specifications for
 HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs in the total bid
 amount of $52,270.00, to be paid by the City, a copy of the
 bid summary sheet is attached hereto, and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute an agreement with P&J commencing
 January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2027; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-380 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of NuVista Designs General
 Contractors, LLC in the amount of $90,000.00, the lowest
 bidder meeting all bid specifications as outlined on the
 attached bid summary, for partial roof replacement at the
 Mark Twain Golf Course Club House and authorizing the
 Mayor to sign such documents necessary to effect the
 award.

2024-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Dewittsburgh Housing Development Fund


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 Corporation whereby the City will provide additional
 police services through its Police Department to
 Dewittsburgh for the sum of $154,500.00 to be paid to the
 City commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring December
 31, 2025; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

2024-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving an Agreement between the Town of
 Erin and the City whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide enforcement of Article 7 of the
 Agriculture and Markets Law services commencing
 January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 for the
 annual sum of $4,500.00 to be paid by the Town to the
 City and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement;
 said Agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Baldwin and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets
 Law services commencing January 1, 2025 through
 December 31, 2025 for the annual sum of $2,750.00 to be
 paid by the Town to the City and authorizing the Mayor
 to execute the Agreement; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
 with Chemung County under which the City will provide
 to the County's Rabies Program animal handler and
 specimen services for the calendar year 2025, commencing
 January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and the
 County to pay the City for said services in the amount of
 $5,400.00; said Agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

2024-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 Agreement with Chemung County Parks, Recreation and
 Youth Bureau, through its Cohesion Program operating
 from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, to


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 operate a Summer Cohesion Program within the City,
 with the City sharing in the annual expense not to exceed
 the sum of $14,500.00; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-386 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 Agreement with Chemung County Department of Youth
 Bureau and Recreational Services (CCYB), under which
 CCYB agrees to administer and operate The Spot
 Program and Super Saturday program for school
 calendar years commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring
 December 31, 2027 with the City sharing in the program
 cost not to exceed the annual sum of $10,000.00; said
 Agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2024-387 Overtime Report Elmira Police Department.
Mayor Mandell

 AUDITS

2024-388 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

2024-389 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

2024-390 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2024-391 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Jackie Wilson

Respectfully Submitted,




 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Christina C. Rodriguez
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 2, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2024-372 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nick Grasso regular Meeting held on Monday, November 18th, 2024.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

 Public Hearing for Written and Oral Comments on the
 City of Elmira's Application Under Round 9 of the
 RESTORE NY Communities Program.

2024-373 Act on resolution for a first reading of a proposed Local
Mayor Mandell Law No. 3 of 2024 entitled "Regulating the Unlicensed
 Cannabis Sales in the City of Elmira".

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 1
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M
 Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-374 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Joseph Duffy December 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public
 comments on proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 entitled
 "Regulating the Unlicensed Cannabis Sales in the City of
 Elmira".

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-375 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on

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Gary Brinn resolution accepting the proposal from LaBella to provide
 professional engineering services to assess the fire damage
 to the Washington Ave bridge and to develop a plan for its
 reopening at a cost to the City of $39,500.00.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-376 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting on behalf of the Elmira Police
 Department, the Norfolk Southern Project Title Utility
 Task Vehicle Grant in the amount of $24,326.00,
 authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary
 documentation to effect the receipt of the grant, and
 authorizing the City Chamberlain to accept the grant
 funds.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-377 Act on resolution adopting Local Law #2 of 2024 to
Joseph Duffy override the tax levy limit established in General
 Municipal Law Section 3-c.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-378 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Nan Moss contract with Erway Ambulance Service, Inc. whereby
 Erway will submit to third parties bills on behalf of the
 City of Elmira for certain emergency medical services
 rendered by the City of Elmira from January 1, 2025
 through December 31, 2025 for the consideration of $1.00
 and expressing the City's sincere thanks and appreciation
 to Erway for its thoughtful assistance.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-379 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution accepting the sole bid of Postler & Jaeckle
 Corporation (P&J) meeting all bid specifications for
 HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs in the total bid
 amount of $52,270.00, to be paid by the City, a copy of the
 bid summary sheet is attached hereto, and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute an agreement with P&J commencing
 January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2027; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-380 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of NuVista Designs General
 Contractors, LLC in the amount of $90,000.00, the lowest
 bidder meeting all bid specifications as outlined on the
 attached bid summary, for partial roof replacement at the
 Mark Twain Golf Course Club House and authorizing the
 Mayor to sign such documents necessary to effect the
 award.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Dewittsburgh Housing Development Fund
 Corporation whereby the City will provide additional
 police services through its Police Department to

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 Dewittsburgh for the sum of $154,500.00 to be paid to the
 City commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring December
 31, 2025; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving an Agreement between the Town of
 Erin and the City whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide enforcement of Article 7 of the
 Agriculture and Markets Law services commencing
 January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 for the
 annual sum of $4,500.00 to be paid by the Town to the
 City and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement;
 said Agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Baldwin and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets
 Law services commencing January 1, 2025 through
 December 31, 2025 for the annual sum of $2,750.00 to be
 paid by the Town to the City and authorizing the Mayor
 to execute the Agreement; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 Amended

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
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 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
 with Chemung County under which the City will provide
 to the County's Rabies Program animal handler and
 specimen services for the calendar year 2025, commencing
 January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and the
 County to pay the City for said services in the amount of
 $5,400.00; 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 Agreement with Chemung County Parks, Recreation and
 Youth Bureau, through its Cohesion Program operating
 from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, to
 operate a Summer Cohesion Program within the City,
 with the City sharing in the annual expense not to exceed
 the sum of $14,500.00; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-386 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 Agreement with Chemung County Department of Youth
 Bureau and Recreational Services (CCYB), under which
 CCYB agrees to administer and operate The Spot
 Program and Super Saturday program for school
 calendar years commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring
 December 31, 2027 with the City sharing in the program
 cost not to exceed the annual sum of $10,000.00; said
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 Agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-387 Overtime Report Elmira Police Department.
Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-388 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-389 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-390 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

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2024-391 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Jackie Wilson

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0




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