Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2022-12-20

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 19, 2022 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2022-421 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Brent Stermer Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 5, 2022.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PUBLIC HEARING

 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving written and
 oral comments from the public on the City of Elmira’s
 application for the Reynolds Way Project by Arbor Housing and
 Development (406 E Church Street; 410-416 E Church Street;
 310 Academy Place) under Round 7 of the Restore NY
 Communities Program.

 RESOLUTIONS

2022-422 Act on resolution scheduling a Public Hearing to receive
Council as a Whole public comments on the proposed 2023 Operating Budget
 and 2023 Capital Budget on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in
 City Council Chambers, City Hall.

 LOCAL LAW

2022-423 Act on resolution adopting Local Law #5 of 2022 to
Mayor Mandell override the tax levy limit established in General
 Municipal Law Section 3-c.

 AGREEMENTS

2022-424 Receive recommunication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Master
 License Agreement between the City and Eldridge Park
 Carousel Society, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto
 and made a part hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute Amendment No. 1.


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2022-425 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Brent Stermer resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 between the City and Chemung County whereby the City
 will provide Hazardous Materials Incident Response upon
 request of the County and the County will continue to
 assist the City by paying the annual amount of $35,000.00
 for such services; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

2022-426 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Nick Grasso contract with Erway Ambulance Service for the calendar
 year 2023 whereby Erway will submit to third parties bills
 on behalf of the City for certain emergency medical
 services rendered by the City in consideration of $1.00
 paid by the City.

2022-427 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Tory Kitching resolution accepting the bid of Pro Dock and Door
 meeting all specifications as outlined on the attached bid
 summary sheet in the amount of $35,250.00 for the
 purchase of a replacement overhead door at Fire Station
 No. 3 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Pro Dock and Door; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2022-428 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 between the City and the Town of Horseheads whereby
 the City's Animal Control Department will provide animal
 control services as needed in accordance with Articles 7
 and 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law for a term of
 one (1) year at a cost to the Town of $60,996.00 to be paid
 by the Town in quarterly installments of $15,249.00
 commencing retroactively from October 1, 2022 and
 expiring on September 30, 2023; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2022-429 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Mammoth
 walk behind snow removal equipment with sidewalk
 attachments at a total cost of $45,410.10 utilizing
 Chemung County's cooperative contract, a copy of the
 Ariens Co quote and County Justification are attached;


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 and authorizing the Mayor to sign all required documents
 to effect the purchase of the equipment.

 AUDITS

2022-430 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

2022-431 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

2022-432 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Program
Brent Stermer Audit.

2022-433 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

2022-434 Act on American Rescue Plan Commercial Property
Mayor Mandell Rehab Program Audit.

2022-435 Act on Audit.
Tory Kitching

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2022-436 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Brent Stermer

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 19, 2022 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2022-421 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Brent Stermer Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 5, 2022.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Brent Stermer VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving written and
 oral comments from the public on the City of Elmira’s
 application for the Reynolds Way Project by Arbor Housing and
 Development (406 E Church Street; 410-416 E Church Street;
 310 Academy Place) under Round 7 of the Restore NY
 Communities Program.

2022-422 Act on resolution scheduling a Public Hearing to receive
Council as a Whole public comments on the proposed 2023 Operating Budget
 and 2023 Capital Budget on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in
 City Council Chambers, City Hall.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Council As A Whole VOTE:
 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-423 Act on resolution adopting Local Law #5 of 2022 to
Mayor Mandell override the tax levy limit established in General
 Municipal Law Section 3-c.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 1
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A
 Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0

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 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-424 Receive recommunication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Master
 License Agreement between the City and Eldridge Park
 Carousel Society, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto
 and made a part hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute Amendment No. 1.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-425 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Brent Stermer resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 between the City and Chemung County whereby the City
 will provide Hazardous Materials Incident Response upon
 request of the County and the County will continue to
 assist the City by paying the annual amount of $35,000.00
 for such services; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Brent Stermer VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-426 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Nick Grasso contract with Erway Ambulance Service for the calendar
 year 2023 whereby Erway will submit to third parties bills
 on behalf of the City for certain emergency medical
 services rendered by the City in consideration of $1.00
 paid by the City.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-427 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
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Tory Kitching resolution accepting the bid of Pro Dock and Door
 meeting all specifications as outlined on the attached bid
 summary sheet in the amount of $35,250.00 for the
 purchase of a replacement overhead door at Fire Station
 No. 3 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Pro Dock and Door; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1
 Sponsored By: Mayor Mandell - CM: Kitching Absent

2022-428 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 between the City and the Town of Horseheads whereby
 the City's Animal Control Department will provide animal
 control services as needed in accordance with Articles 7
 and 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law for a term of
 one (1) year at a cost to the Town of $60,996.00 to be paid
 by the Town in quarterly installments of $15,249.00
 commencing retroactively from October 1, 2022 and
 expiring on September 30, 2023; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1
 Placed On Consent

2022-429 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Mammoth
 walk behind snow removal equipment with sidewalk
 attachments at a total cost of $45,410.10 utilizing
 Chemung County's cooperative contract, a copy of the
 Ariens Co quote and County Justification are attached;
 and authorizing the Mayor to sign all required documents
 to effect the purchase of the equipment.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
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 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-430 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-431 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A
 Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-432 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Program
Brent Stermer Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Brent Stermer VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-433 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-434 Act on American Rescue Plan Commercial Property
Mayor Mandell Rehab Program Audit.

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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1

2022-435 Act on Audit.
Tory Kitching

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1
 Sponsored By: Mayor Mandell - CM Kitching Absent

2022-436 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Brent Stermer

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Brent Stermer VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Brent Stermer, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1




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