Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2026-06-16

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, June 15, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2026-151 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Joseph Duffy regular Meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2026.

 WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR JUNE 11, 2026

 PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION ON AGENDA ITEMS

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2026-152 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for
 the City of Elmira, whereby Kathryn A. Reese, has been
 appointed to the position of Animal Shelter Supervisor,
 effective March 25, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $40,548.00; James D. Ketter has elected to retire from his
 position as Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 29, 2026;
 Eric D. Barton has elected to retire from his position as
 Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 30, 2026; Andrew D.
 Johnson, has been appointed to the position of Deputy
 Fire Chief, effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $109,125.00; Scott J. Ruhmel, has been appointed to the
 position of Deputy Fire Chief, effective June 1, 2026 at an
 annual salary of $110,416.00; Michael P. Bermingham,
 has been appointed to the position of Fire Captain,
 effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of $101,000.00;
 Michael E. Palmieri, has been appointed to the position of
 Fire Captain, effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $99,937.00; Christopher K. Knuth, has been appointed to
 the position of Fire Lieutenant, effective June 1, 2026 at an
 annual salary of $91,808.00; Olivia M. Furness, has been
 appointed to the position of Interim City Chamberlain,
 effective June 13, 2026 at an annual salary of $118,343.00;
 and P. Michael Collins, has elected to retire from his
 position as City Manager, effective June 13, 2026.

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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026-153 Act on resolution extending appreciation to James D.
Gary Brinn Ketter for his services rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 28 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

2026-154 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Eric D. Barton
Joseph Duffy for his services rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 22 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

2026-155 Act on resolution extending appreciation to P. Michael
Mayor Mandell Collins for his services rendered to the City of Elmira for
 the past 12 years, and wish him well in his future.

 RESOLUTIONS

2026-156 Act on resolution of the City Council accepting the canvas
Nan Moss of the returns of the Elmira Water Board Election and
 further declare Robert L. Briggs, 504 Oak Street Elmira
 to be elected to the Office of Water Commissioner for a
 term of Five Years expiring June 2031.

2026-157 Act on resolution setting forth that the Mayor and City
Gary Brinn Councilmembers shall complete sexual harassment
 prevention training annually in compliance with New
 York State Labor Law Section 201-g, newly sworn elected
 officials to complete said training within one year of their
 election, incumbent and sitting elected officials to complete
 said training before the end of each calendar year they are
 in office, and that compensation will be withheld from
 elected officials who fail to complete said training, such
 compensation and back pay being restored on completion
 of required training.

 ORDINANCE

2026-158 Act on Ordinance to amend Appendix B, Article IV,
Gary Brinn Section 413(b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
 Elmira, as amended, and to Amend Chapter VIII, Article
 II, Division 26, Section 8-247 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of Elmira, as amended.

2026-159 Act on Ordinance to amend Chapter 25, Article VII,
Mayor Mandell Division 4, Section 25-155(a) of the Code of Ordinances of


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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 the City of Elmira, as amended.

 AGREEMENTS

2026-160 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Corey Cooke and act on resolution approving, accepting, and awarding
 contracts for RFB-372 Centertown Parking Garage
 Improvements Phase II Re-Bid Project to Crane-Hogan
 Structural Systems, Inc. for the General Construction
 Contract at a base bid of $947,300.00; Matco Electrical
 Corporation for the Electrical Construction Contract at a
 base bid of $6,700.00; and Kimble, Inc. for the Plumbing
 Construction Contract at a base bid of $894,400.00 plus
 Alternative No. 1 Custom Draining Grating at a cost of
 $12,000.00, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all
 documents necessary to effect acceptance of and award to
 each construction contractors awarded a contract; said
 contracts subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-161 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Gary Brinn and act on resolution approving an agreement with the
 United States Department of Agriculture Animal and
 Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)-Wildlife Services
 (WS) to provide wildlife damage management actions
 with regard to the large number of geese at and
 surrounding Eldridge Lake at a cost to the City of
 $2,800.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents necessary to enter into a Cooperative Services
 Agreement with APHIS-WS; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-162 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Jackie Wilson and act on resolution approving the selection of LaBella
 Associates, Inc. to assist the City in its review of the City's
 Comprehensive Plan at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor and the Community Development
 Director to execute all documents necessary to retain
 LaBella Associates, Inc.; said documents subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-163 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Nan Moss and act on resolution approving the extension of the
 contract between the City and New York State Industries

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) for an additional one year
 commencing retroactive to April 1, 2026 through March
 31, 2027 (Option #4 of #4), upon the same terms and
 conditions as of the June 6, 2022 Agreement at a cost to
 the City of $64,130.52 and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute an extension/addendum to the agreement; said
 addendum subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 AUDITS

2026-164 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

2026-165 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit.

2026-166 Act on Audit.
Corey Cooke

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2026-167 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Jackie Wilson

Respectfully Submitted,




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, June 15, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2026-151 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Joseph Duffy regular Meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2026.

 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

2026-152 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for
 the City of Elmira, whereby Kathryn A. Reese, has been
 appointed to the position of Animal Shelter Supervisor,
 effective March 25, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $40,548.00; James D. Ketter has elected to retire from his
 position as Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 29, 2026;
 Eric D. Barton has elected to retire from his position as
 Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 30, 2026; Andrew D.
 Johnson, has been appointed to the position of Deputy
 Fire Chief, effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $109,125.00; Scott J. Ruhmel, has been appointed to the
 position of Deputy Fire Chief, effective June 1, 2026 at an
 annual salary of $110,416.00; Michael P. Bermingham,
 has been appointed to the position of Fire Captain,
 effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of $101,000.00;
 Michael E. Palmieri, has been appointed to the position of
 Fire Captain, effective June 1, 2026 at an annual salary of
 $99,937.00; Christopher K. Knuth, has been appointed to
 the position of Fire Lieutenant, effective June 1, 2026 at an
 annual salary of $91,808.00; Olivia M. Furness, has been
 appointed to the position of Interim City Chamberlain,
 effective June 13, 2026 at an annual salary of $118,343.00;
 and P. Michael Collins, has elected to retire from his
 position as City Manager, effective June 13, 2026.


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 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

2026-153 Act on resolution extending appreciation to James D.
Gary Brinn Ketter for his services rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 28 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

 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

2026-154 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Eric D. Barton
Joseph Duffy for his services rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 22 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

 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

2026-155 Act on resolution extending appreciation to P. Michael
Mayor Mandell Collins for his services rendered to the City of Elmira for
 the past 12 years, and wish him well in his future.

 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

2026-156 Act on resolution of the City Council accepting the canvas
Nan Moss of the returns of the Elmira Water Board Election and
 further declare Robert L. Briggs, 504 Oak Street Elmira
 to be elected to the Office of Water Commissioner for a
 term of Five Years expiring June 2031.

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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

2026-157 Act on resolution setting forth that the Mayor and City
Gary Brinn Councilmembers shall complete sexual harassment
 prevention training annually in compliance with New
 York State Labor Law Section 201-g, newly sworn elected
 officials to complete said training within one year of their
 election, incumbent and sitting elected officials to complete
 said training before the end of each calendar year they are
 in office, and that compensation will be withheld from
 elected officials who fail to complete said training, such
 compensation and back pay being restored on completion
 of required training.

 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

2026-158 Act on Ordinance to amend Appendix B, Article IV,
Gary Brinn Section 413(b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
 Elmira, as amended, and to Amend Chapter XIII, Article
 II, Division 26, Section 8-247 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of Elmira, as amended.

 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

2026-159 Act on Ordinance to amend Chapter 25, Article VII,
Mayor Mandell Division 4, Section 25-155(a) of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of Elmira, as amended.

 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
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 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-160 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Corey Cooke and act on resolution approving, accepting, and awarding
 contracts for RFB-372 Centertown Parking Garage
 Improvements Phase II Re-Bid Project to Crane-Hogan
 Structural Systems, Inc. for the General Construction
 Contract at a base bid of $947,300.00; Matco Electrical
 Corporation for the Electrical Construction Contract at a
 base bid of $6,700.00; and Kimble, Inc. for the Plumbing
 Construction Contract at a base bid of $894,400.00 plus
 Alternative No. 1 Custom Draining Grating at a cost of
 $12,000.00, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all
 documents necessary to effect acceptance of and award to
 each construction contractors awarded a contract; said
 contracts subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

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

2026-161 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Gary Brinn and act on resolution approving an agreement with the
 United States Department of Agriculture Animal and
 Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)-Wildlife Services
 (WS) to provide wildlife damage management actions
 with regard to the large number of geese at and
 surrounding Eldridge Lake at a cost to the City of
 $2,800.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents necessary to enter into a Cooperative Services
 Agreement with APHIS-WS; said 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

2026-162 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
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Jackie Wilson and act on resolution approving the selection of LaBella
 Associates, Inc. to assist the City in its review of the City's
 Comprehensive Plan at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor and the Community Development
 Director to execute all documents necessary to retain
 LaBella Associates, Inc.; said documents 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

2026-163 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Nan Moss and act on resolution approving the extension of the
 contract between the City and New York State Industries
 for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) for an additional one year
 commencing retroactive to April 1, 2026 through March
 31, 2027 (Option #4 of #4), upon the same terms and
 conditions as of the June 6, 2022 Agreement at a cost to
 the City of $64,130.52 and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute an extension/addendum to the agreement; said
 addendum subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 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

2026-164 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

 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

2026-165 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 7- 0
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 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

2026-166 Act on Audit.
Corey Cooke

 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

2026-167 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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