Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2026-05-19

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, May 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2026-125 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2026.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2026-126 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Zachary R. Pugh elected to resign from
 his position as Police Officer, effective April 28, 2026; and
 Richard W. Pacheco, Elmira, NY has been appointed to
 the position of Solid Waste Specialist II in the Department
 of Public Works, effective May 6, 2026, at an hourly rate
 of $20.91.

 RESOLUTIONS

2026-127 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving and accepting the donation of a
 bullet and stab protective vest from Invested Interest in
 K9's, Inc. for Elmira Police K9 Officer Grady at no cost to
 the City and expressing the City's sincere appreciation for
 the donation.

2026-128 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution referring a proposed amendment to Appendices
 B and B-1 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory
 Dwelling Units (ADUs) to the City Planning Commission
 and County Planning Board for their review and
 recommendations, a copy of the proposed ordinance is
 attached hereto.

 AGREEMENTS


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026-129 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $54,910.00
 for RFB-374 installation of generator at Elmira Fire Dept
 Headquarters, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-130 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $45,780.00
 for RFB-375 installation of generator at Elmira Fire
 Station #3, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-131 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with the NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc. to provide
 maintenance services to Eldridge, Grove and McKinnon
 Parks for 17 weeks during the 2026 Spring/Summer
 season retroactive to May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
 at a cost to the City of $35,646.62 with special
 events/additional hours at a cost of $42.02/hr, a copy of the
 Request for Price Concurrence is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 AUDITS

2026-132 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Jackie Wilson Program Audit.

2026-133 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

2026-134 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

2026-135 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit.

2026-136 Act on Audit.


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

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2026-137 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nan Moss

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, May 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2026-125 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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

2026-126 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Zachary R. Pugh elected to resign from
 his position as Police Officer, effective April 28, 2026; and
 Richard W. Pacheco, Elmira, NY has been appointed to
 the position of Solid Waste Specialist II in the Department
 of Public Works, effective May 6, 2026, at an hourly rate
 of $20.91.

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

2026-127 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving and accepting the donation of a
 bullet and stab protective vest from Invested Interest in
 K9's, Inc. for Elmira Police K9 Officer Grady at no cost to
 the City and expressing the City's sincere appreciation for
 the donation.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M
 Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
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2026-128 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution referring a proposed amendment to Appendices
 B and B-1 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory
 Dwelling Units (ADUs) to the City Planning Commission
 and County Planning Board for their review and
 recommendations, a copy of the proposed ordinance is
 attached hereto.

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

2026-129 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $54,910.00
 for RFB-374 installation of generator at Elmira Fire Dept
 Headquarters, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 WITHDRAWN

2026-130 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $45,780.00
 for RFB-375 installation of generator at Elmira Fire
 Station #3, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 WITHDRAWN

2026-131 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with the NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc. to provide
 maintenance services to Eldridge, Grove and McKinnon
 Parks for 17 weeks during the 2026 Spring/Summer
 season retroactive to May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
 at a cost to the City of $35,646.62 with special
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 events/additional hours at a cost of $42.02/hr, a copy of the
 Request for Price Concurrence is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

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

2026-132 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Jackie Wilson Program Audit.

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

2026-133 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

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

2026-134 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

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

2026-135 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit.

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

2026-136 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

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

2026-137 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nan Moss

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




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