Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2023-01-31

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




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2023-29 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

2023-30 Act on resolution appointing Corey Cooke, 811 Jay Street,
Mayor Mandell Elmira to the position of Councilmember for the Second
 Council District to fill the vacancy until January 1, 2024.

 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
 Draft HOME ARP plan.

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2023-31 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution announcing a personnel action whereby
 Anthony R. Alvernaz is no longer employed by the City of
 Elmira, effective, January 9, 2023.

2023-32 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution announcing a Personnel Action for the City of
 Elmira whereby Kristen Thorne was appointed to the
 position of Interim Police Chief, effective January 9, 2023,
 at an annual salary of $124,009.

2023-33 Receive communication from the City Manager
Nan Moss announcing the personnel actions for the City of Elmira
 whereby Daniel Sincock has elected to retire from his
 position as Deputy Fire Chief, effective December 31,
 2022; and effective January 13, 2023 Scott Packard has
 been appointed to the position of Police Captain at an
 annual salary of $107,108.91, Christopher Osiecki has

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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 been appointed to the position of Police Captain at an
 annual salary of $105,688.85, Erica Lapierre has been
 appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual
 salary of $98,676.75; Christopher Zelko has been
 appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual
 salary of $97,719.15; David Miller has been appointed to
 the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual salary of
 $98,197.83; and Yuri Charlanow has been appointed to
 the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual salary of
 $98,676.75; and effective January 16, 2023 Matthew
 Harvey has been appointed to the position of Fire Captain
 on a temporary basis at an annual salary of $90,592;
 James Ketter has been appointed to the position of Deputy
 Fire Chief on a provisional basis at an annual salary of
 $100,091; Nathan Spencer has been appointed to the
 position of Fire Lieutenant on a contingent permanent
 basis at an annual salary of $83,222; and effective January
 20, 2023 Joseph Messmer, Tyler Stevens, Derek Begell,
 Jacob Cook, James, Givens Curt Gustafson, Mason Moore
 and Shyonna Pacheco have been appointed to the
 positions of Police Officer at annual salaries of $52,135.29;
 and Michael Rangstrom has transferred from his position
 as Code Enforcement Officer to the appointed position of
 Lead Project Manager in the Department of Community
 effective January 24, 2023, at an annual salary of $54,198.

2023-34 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Daniel
Council as a Whole Sincock for his 38 years of service to the City of Elmira
 Fire Department and wish him well in his future.

 RESOLUTIONS

2023-35 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the closure and abandonment of the
 alley titled Brownlow Place (aka Brownlow Lane) running
 from Madison Avenue to William Street and approving
 the conveyance of the alley to Chemung County and
 authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to
 effectuate the conveyance.

 GRANTS

2023-36 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the submission of an application to

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to
 replace technical rescue equipment and for training in the
 range of $150,0000 to $175,000 with the City Contributing
 ten percent of the total purchase and further if the grant
 be awarded the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept
 the grant monies to be used for the updating and/or
 replacement of technical rescue equipment and training in
 the Elmira Fire Department.

 AGREEMENTS

2023-37 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the retention of USIC Locating
 Services, LLC to perform after-hour utility emergency
 services at a flat after-hour fee of $85.00 per call and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary
 to effect the retention of said services; said documents
 subject to Corporation Council approval.

2023-38 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the Independent Contractor
 Agreement between Family Services of Chemung County,
 Inc. Child Advocacy Center and the City through its
 Elmira Police Department Victim Services for a term
 retroactive to October 1, 2022 and expiring September 30,
 2024, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and
 made a part hereof and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 the agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

2023-39 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution granting Empire Telephone Company
 permission to attach an internet service cable line to
 Centertown Garage and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 a License Agreement between the City and Empire
 Telephone Company, a copy of which is attached hereto
 and made a part hereof; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2023-40 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC (Hunt) to provide
 engineering services as requested by the City retroactive


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 to January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 with the
 charges not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
 Hunt; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

 AUDITS

2023-41 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Mayor Mandell

2023-42 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Program Audit.
Nan Moss

2023-43 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

2023-44 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

2023-45 Act on American Rescue Plan Property Rehab Audit.
Nan Moss

2023-46 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2023-47 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, January 30, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2023-29 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, January 17, 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

2023-30 Act on resolution appointing Corey Cooke, 811 Jay Street,
Mayor Mandell Elmira to the position of Councilmember for the Second
 Council District to fill the vacancy until January 1, 2024.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi,
 Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
 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
 Draft HOME ARP plan.

2023-31 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution announcing a personnel action whereby
 Anthony R. Alvernaz is no longer employed by the City of
 Elmira, effective, January 9, 2023.

 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

2023-32 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution announcing a Personnel Action for the City of

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 Elmira whereby Kristen Thorne was appointed to the
 position of Interim Police Chief, effective January 9, 2023,
 at an annual salary of $124,009.

 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

2023-33 Receive communication from the City Manager
Nan Moss announcing the personnel actions for the City of Elmira
 whereby Daniel Sincock has elected to retire from his
 position as Deputy Fire Chief, effective December 31,
 2022; and effective January 13, 2023 Scott Packard has
 been appointed to the position of Police Captain at an
 annual salary of $107,108.91, Christopher Osiecki has
 been appointed to the position of Police Captain at an
 annual salary of $105,688.85, Erica Lapierre has been
 appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual
 salary of $98,676.75; Christopher Zelko has been
 appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual
 salary of $97,719.15; David Miller has been appointed to
 the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual salary of
 $98,197.83; and Yuri Charlanow has been appointed to
 the position of Police Lieutenant at an annual salary of
 $98,676.75; and effective January 16, 2023 Matthew
 Harvey has been appointed to the position of Fire Captain
 on a temporary basis at an annual salary of $90,592;
 James Ketter has been appointed to the position of Deputy
 Fire Chief on a provisional basis at an annual salary of
 $100,091; Nathan Spencer has been appointed to the
 position of Fire Lieutenant on a contingent permanent
 basis at an annual salary of $83,222; and effective January
 20, 2023 Joseph Messmer, Tyler Stevens, Derek Begell,
 Jacob Cook, James, Givens Curt Gustafson, Mason Moore
 and Shyonna Pacheco have been appointed to the
 positions of Police Officer at annual salaries of $52,135.29;
 and Michael Rangstrom has transferred from his position
 as Code Enforcement Officer to the appointed position of
 Lead Project Manager in the Department of Community
 effective January 24, 2023, at an annual salary of $54,198.

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 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

2023-34 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Daniel
Council as a Whole Sincock for his 38 years of service to the City of Elmira
 Fire Department and wish him well in his future.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Council As A Whole 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

2023-35 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the closure and abandonment of the
 alley titled Brownlow Place (aka Brownlow Lane) running
 from Madison Avenue to William Street and approving
 the conveyance of the alley to Chemung County and
 authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to
 effectuate the conveyance.

 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

2023-36 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the submission of an application to
 FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to
 replace technical rescue equipment and for training in the
 range of $150,0000 to $175,000 with the City Contributing
 ten percent of the total purchase and further if the grant
 be awarded the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept
 the grant monies to be used for the updating and/or
 replacement of technical rescue equipment and training in
 the Elmira Fire Department.

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

2023-37 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the retention of USIC Locating
 Services, LLC to perform after-hour utility emergency
 services at a flat after-hour fee of $85.00 per call and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary
 to effect the retention of said services; said documents
 subject to Corporation Council approval.

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

2023-38 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the Independent Contractor
 Agreement between Family Services of Chemung County,
 Inc. Child Advocacy Center and the City through its
 Elmira Police Department Victim Services for a term
 retroactive to October 1, 2022 and expiring September 30,
 2024, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and
 made a part hereof and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 the agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 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

2023-39 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution granting Empire Telephone Company
 permission to attach an internet service cable line to
 Centertown Garage and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 a License Agreement between the City and Empire
 Telephone Company, a copy of which is attached hereto
 and made a part hereof; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.
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 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

2023-40 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC (Hunt) to provide
 engineering services as requested by the City retroactive
 to January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 with the
 charges not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
 Hunt; 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

2023-41 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program 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

2023-42 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative 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

2023-43 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
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 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

2023-44 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

2023-45 Act on American Rescue Plan Property Rehab 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

2023-46 Act on 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

2023-47 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
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1




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