Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2023-02-14

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, February 13, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2023-48 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, January 30, 2023.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2023-49 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution recommending the appointment of Charles
 Shaffer, 743 Garden Road, Elmira to the City Planning
 Commission to fill the unexpired term of Corey Cooke,
 said term expiring on April 30, 2024 and further
 reappointing Joseph Mustico, 1057 N. Main Street, Elmira
 and William Knapp, 459 W. First Street, Elmira with
 terms expiring on April 30, 2025

2023-50 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution announcing the reappointment of Joseph
 Derito, 966 Hoffman Street, Elmira and Carl Vallely, 507
 W. Church Street Elmira to the Historic Preservation
 Commission with terms expiring on February 28, 2025
 and February 28, 2026, respectively.

2023-51 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution announcing the Personnel Action for the City of
 Elmira whereby Joshua Woodard has been appointed to
 the position of Working Supervisor in the Public Works
 Buildings and Grounds Department, effective February 6,
 2023, at an annual salary of $62,130.63.

 RESOLUTIONS

2023-52 Act on resolution designating the places in each Election
Joseph Duffy District of the City Voters to vote in Primary Elections
 and General Elections.

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-53 Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady
Mayor Mandell and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the
 Administration of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax monies
 until December 31, 2025.

2023-54 Act on resolution designating the polling places for the
Nan Moss Elmira Housing Authority Election on Tuesday, March 7,
 2023, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing
 Authority to serve a period of two years.

2023-55 Act on resolution rejecting bid submitted by George E.
Joseph Duffy Ley Co for the Mark Twain Golf Course Irrigation System
 Installation Project.

 AGREEMENTS

2023-56 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution awarding a contract to Dalrymple Gravel &
 Contracting Co., Inc. as the successful bidder meeting all
 bid specifications in the total amount of $735,486.50 for
 the 2023 City Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Projects, a copy
 of the bid summary sheet is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2023-57 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease
 agreement with Vacri Construction Corporation to lease a
 City-owned vacant parcel located at the intersection of
 Home and Erie Streets (commonly known as 100 E.
 LaFrance Street - Tax Map Parcel No. 99.12-2-1.11) for
 the storage of equipment and materials/supplies for a
 maximum term of thirty (30) months at a monthly rental
 of $700.00; said lease agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2023-58 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 25 and 26 of 2022 in the
 amount of $26,805.45

2023-59 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 Department for pay periods 1 and 2 of 2023 in the amount
 of $19,960.36.

 AUDITS

2023-60 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

2023-61 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Mayor Mandell Program Audit.

2023-62 Act on Community Development Downtown Revitalization
Joseph Duffy Initiative.

2023-63 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

2023-64 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Audit.
Joseph Duffy

2023-65 Act on American Rescue Plan Commercial Rehab Audit.
Nan Moss

2023-66 Act On Audit.
Mayor Mandell

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2023-67 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Joseph Duffy

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, February 13, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2023-48 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, January 30, 2023.

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

2023-49 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution recommending the appointment of Charles
 Shaffer, 743 Garden Road, Elmira to the City Planning
 Commission to fill the unexpired term of Corey Cooke,
 said term expiring on April 30, 2024 and further
 reappointing Joseph Mustico, 1057 N. Main Street, Elmira
 and William Knapp, 459 W. First Street, Elmira with
 terms expiring on April 30, 2025

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

2023-50 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution announcing the reappointment of Joseph
 Derito, 966 Hoffman Street, Elmira and Carl Vallely, 507
 W. Church Street Elmira to the Historic Preservation
 Commission with terms expiring on February 28, 2025
 and February 28, 2026, respectively.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, 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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2023-51 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution announcing the Personnel Action for the City of
 Elmira whereby Joshua Woodard has been appointed to
 the position of Working Supervisor in the Public Works
 Buildings and Grounds Department, effective February 6,
 2023, at an annual salary of $62,130.63.

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

2023-52 Act on resolution designating the places in each Election
Joseph Duffy District of the City Voters to vote in Primary Elections
 and General Elections.

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

2023-53 Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady
Mayor Mandell and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the
 Administration of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax monies
 until December 31, 2025.

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

2023-54 Act on resolution designating the polling places for the
Nan Moss Elmira Housing Authority Election on Tuesday, March 7,
 2023, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing
 Authority to serve a period of two years.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, 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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2023-55 Act on resolution rejecting bid submitted by George E.
Joseph Duffy Ley Co for the Mark Twain Golf Course Irrigation System
 Installation Project.

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

2023-56 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution awarding a contract to Dalrymple Gravel &
 Contracting Co., Inc. as the successful bidder meeting all
 bid specifications in the total amount of $735,486.50 for
 the 2023 City Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Projects, a copy
 of the bid summary sheet is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

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

2023-57 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease
 agreement with Vacri Construction Corporation to lease a
 City-owned vacant parcel located at the intersection of
 Home and Erie Streets (commonly known as 100 E.
 LaFrance Street - Tax Map Parcel No. 99.12-2-1.11) for
 the storage of equipment and materials/supplies for a
 maximum term of thirty (30) months at a monthly rental
 of $700.00; said lease agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

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

2023-58 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
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 Department for pay periods 25 and 26 of 2022 in the
 amount of $26,805.45

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

2023-59 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 1 and 2 of 2023 in the amount
 of $19,960.36.

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

2023-60 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

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

2023-61 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Mayor Mandell Program Audit.

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

2023-62 Act on Community Development Downtown Revitalization
Joseph Duffy Initiative.

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

2023-63 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

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

2023-64 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Audit.
Joseph Duffy

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

2023-65 Act on American Rescue Plan Commercial Rehab Audit.
Nan Moss

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

2023-66 Act On Audit.
Mayor Mandell

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

2023-67 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Joseph Duffy

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




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