Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2024-09-10

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, September 9, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2024-293 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Joseph Duffy regular Meeting held on Monday, August 26, 2024.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2024-294 Receive communication from the City Manger and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Antonio V. Phillips has elected to resign
 from his position as Solid Waste Specialist II, effective
 August 22, 2024.

 RESOLUTIONS

2024-295 Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission to
Mayor Mandell Homes and Community Renewal for the Vacant Rental
 Improvement Program (V-RIP)

2024-296 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution referring the proposed closing and abandoning
 of an alley running southerly between Woodlawn Avenue
 and Noble Street to the City Planning Commission for its
 review and recommendation.

2024-297 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution referring the potential to repeal of Section
 520.9 (titled "Temporary Signs") of Appendix B of the
 City's Zoning Ordinance to the City Planning Commission
 and the County Planning Board for their review and
 consideration pursuant to Sections 1110 and 1120 of
 Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances.

2024-298 Act on resolution repealing in its entirety Resolution 2024-
Gary Brinn 145, the City Manager shall issue a report on the City's

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 efforts to fight blight and promote housing on or before
 the 15th of every month to include information on
 programs, partnerships, grants, enforcement actions,
 including civil filings, and that the requirement for
 monthly reporting remain in effect until December 16,
 2027.

2024-299 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession set forth on the attached list as
 surplus property and authorizing the sale of said vehicles
 either by an on-line auction by Auctions International,
 Inc. or sale of the vehicle to Pick-A-Part in Horseheads,
 NY.

 AGREEMENTS

2024-300 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the retention of Hunt Engineers
 Architects Surveyors to perform certain special
 engineering services set forth in the attached proposal
 pertaining to the pavement replacement project at Fire
 Station #1 at a total cost not to exceed $13,100.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hunt
 Engineers; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

 AUDITS

2024-301 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

2024-302 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

2024-303 Act on American Rescue Plan Stormwater Audit.
Nick Grasso

2024-304 Act on American Rescue Plan Centertown Parking
Joseph Duffy Garage Audit.

2024-305 Act on Audit.
Gary Brinn

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

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

 ADJOURN

2024-306 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nick Grasso

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, September 9, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2024-293 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Joseph Duffy regular Meeting held on Monday, August 26, 2024.

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

2024-294 Receive communication from the City Manger and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Antonio V. Phillips has elected to resign
 from his position as Solid Waste Specialist II, effective
 August 22, 2024.

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

2024-295 Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission to
Mayor Mandell Homes and Community Renewal for the Vacant Rental
 Improvement Program (V-RIP)

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

2024-296 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution referring the proposed closing and abandoning
 of an alley running southerly between Woodlawn Avenue
 and Noble Street to the City Planning Commission for its
 review and recommendation.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 1

2024-297 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution referring the potential to repeal of Section
 520.9 (titled "Temporary Signs") of Appendix B of the
 City's Zoning Ordinance to the City Planning Commission
 and the County Planning Board for their review and
 consideration pursuant to Sections 1110 and 1120 of
 Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances.

 Withdrawn

2024-298 Act on resolution repealing in its entirety Resolution 2024-
Gary Brinn 145, the City Manager shall issue a report on the City's
 efforts to fight blight and promote housing on or before
 the 15th of every month to include information on
 programs, partnerships, grants, enforcement actions,
 including civil filings, and that the requirement for
 monthly reporting remain in effect until December 16,
 2027.

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

2024-299 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession set forth on the attached list as
 surplus property and authorizing the sale of said vehicles
 either by an on-line auction by Auctions International,
 Inc. or sale of the vehicle to Pick-A-Part in Horseheads,
 NY.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 2
 ABSENT: Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 1

2024-300 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the retention of Hunt Engineers
 Architects Surveyors to perform certain special
 engineering services set forth in the attached proposal
 pertaining to the pavement replacement project at Fire
 Station #1 at a total cost not to exceed $13,100.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hunt
 Engineers; 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 1

2024-301 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

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

2024-302 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 1

2024-303 Act on American Rescue Plan Stormwater Audit.
Nick Grasso

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 1
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2024-304 Act on American Rescue Plan Centertown Parking
Joseph Duffy Garage Audit.

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

2024-305 Act on Audit.
Gary Brinn

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

2024-306 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nick Grasso

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




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