Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2024-07-30

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, July 29, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2024-254 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 15th, 2024.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2024-255 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Hunter T. Argetsinger has elected to
 resign from his position as Police Officer, effective July 15,
 2024; and Connor M. Jansen has elected to resign from his
 position as Police Officer, effective July 15, 2024.

 RESOLUTIONS

2024-256 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Council as a Whole resolution accepting the Records of Activities, copies of
 which are attached hereto, submitted by Councilmembers
 Brinn, Cooke, Grasso, and Moss and direct that records be
 submitted to the New York State Retirement System.

2024-257 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150
 Supercab XL for use by Buildings and Grounds
 Department, said purchase to be funded by the 2023
 Capital Budget at a final cost of $46,975.00, awarding the
 mini-bid to Ferrario Ford utilizing the State Office of
 General Services Program titled "Vehicle Marketplace",
 and authorizing the Mayor to sign all required documents
 to effect the purchase of the vehicle.

2024-258 Act on resolution authorizing the City Chamberlain to
Gary Brinn transfer interest earned from the Capital Fund in the
 amount of $284,143.75 to the General Fund and make

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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 corresponding journal entries to be used to pay debt
 services on bonds in order to comply with the terms of the
 Arbitrage Certificates for the City's annual capital
 borrowing requiring interest and further authorizing the
 Chamberlain to transfer $284,143.75 from the General
 Fund to the Capital Fund which is necessary to support
 additional funds needed to complete capital projects.

2024-259 Act on resolution approving and endorsing the application
Corey Cooke of Chemung County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC)
 located within this municipality for a grant under Title 9
 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for a historic
 preservation project known as Chemung County
 Commerce Historic Roof Rehabilitation.

2024-260 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving annual salary increases for Fire
 Chief Andrew Mallow retroactive to January 1, 2024 and
 City Chamberlain position effective July 29, 2024 and
 approving the attached Amended 2024 City Salary Rate
 Schedule containing these salary increases.

 GRANTS

2024-261 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the
 Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Grant
 Programs Directorate's Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to
 Firefighters Grant in the amount of $27,009.92 with the
 City's responsibility being $2,701.00; said funds to be used
 to purchase equipment/gear washers and dryers in the
 Elmira Fire Department.

 AGREEMENTS

2024-262 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a grant agreement with the
 Susquehanna River Basin Commission in acceptance of a
 grant from the Commission of $300,000 to be used toward
 the replacement of the aging irrigation system at the Mark
 Twain Golf Course, authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 grant agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2024-263 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution authorizing the continued retention of LaBella
 to provide professional services for the Downtown
 Revitalization Initiative Activate Buildings Programs, the
 total of all said services not to exceed $93,087.40, and
 authorizing the Mayor the execute a second extension
 agreement with LaBella; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-264 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of Raydo, Inc. DBA Overhead
 Door Company of Elmira (Overhead Door) in the total
 amount of $35,000.00, the lowest bidder meeting all bid
 specifications as outlined on the attached bid summary
 sheet, and authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute
 an agreement with Overhead Door to replace the rear
 overhead door at Fire Station No. 3.

 AUDITS

2024-265 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

2024-266 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit

2024-267 Act on Audit.
Gary Brinn

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2024-268 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nick Grasso

Respectfully Submitted,




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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Christina C. Rodriguez
City Clerk




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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644

Elmira City Council
 Meeting Minutes

RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, July 29, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2024-254 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 15th, 2024.

 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

2024-255 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Hunter T. Argetsinger has elected to
 resign from his position as Police Officer, effective July 15,
 2024; and Connor M. Jansen has elected to resign from his
 position as Police Officer, effective July 15, 2024.

 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

2024-256 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Council as a Whole resolution accepting the Records of Activities, copies of
 which are attached hereto, submitted by Councilmembers
 Brinn, Cooke, Grasso, and Moss and direct that records be
 submitted to the New York State Retirement System.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Council As A Whole 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

2024-257 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
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Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150
 Supercab XL for use by Buildings and Grounds
 Department, said purchase to be funded by the 2023
 Capital Budget at a final cost of $46,975.00, awarding the
 mini-bid to Ferrario Ford utilizing the State Office of
 General Services Program titled "Vehicle Marketplace",
 and authorizing the Mayor to sign all required documents
 to effect the purchase of the vehicle.

 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

2024-258 Act on resolution authorizing the City Chamberlain to
Gary Brinn transfer interest earned from the Capital Fund in the
 amount of $284,143.75 to the General Fund and make
 corresponding journal entries to be used to pay debt
 services on bonds in order to comply with the terms of the
 Arbitrage Certificates for the City's annual capital
 borrowing requiring interest and further authorizing the
 Chamberlain to transfer $284,143.75 from the General
 Fund to the Capital Fund which is necessary to support
 additional funds needed to complete capital projects.

 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

2024-259 Act on resolution approving and endorsing the application
Corey Cooke of Chemung County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC)
 located within this municipality for a grant under Title 9
 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for a historic
 preservation project known as Chemung County
 Commerce Historic Roof Rehabilitation.

 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
 2
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-260 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving annual salary increases for Fire
 Chief Andrew Mallow retroactive to January 1, 2024 and
 City Chamberlain position effective July 29, 2024 and
 approving the attached Amended 2024 City Salary Rate
 Schedule containing these salary increases.

 Co-Sponsored By: Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy 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

2024-261 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the
 Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Grant
 Programs Directorate's Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to
 Firefighters Grant in the amount of $27,009.92 with the
 City's responsibility being $2,701.00; said funds to be used
 to purchase equipment/gear washers and dryers in the
 Elmira Fire Department.

 Amended - Amounts

 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

2024-262 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a grant agreement with the
 Susquehanna River Basin Commission in acceptance of a
 grant from the Commission of $300,000 to be used toward
 the replacement of the aging irrigation system at the Mark
 Twain Golf Course, authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 grant agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy 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

2024-263 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution authorizing the continued retention of LaBella
 to provide professional services for the Downtown
 Revitalization Initiative Activate Buildings Programs, the
 total of all said services not to exceed $93,087.40, and
 authorizing the Mayor the execute a second extension
 agreement with LaBella; 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

2024-264 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of Raydo, Inc. DBA Overhead
 Door Company of Elmira (Overhead Door) in the total
 amount of $35,000.00, the lowest bidder meeting all bid
 specifications as outlined on the attached bid summary
 sheet, and authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute
 an agreement with Overhead Door to replace the rear
 overhead door at Fire Station No. 3.

 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

2024-265 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso
 Amended - Amount

 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
 4
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-266 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit

 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

2024-267 Act on 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

2024-268 Act on resolution to adjourn.
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




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