Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2026-02-10

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, February 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2026-29 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss regular Meeting that was scheduled for January 26, 2026
 but held on January 27, 2026 due to inclement weather.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2026-30 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Christopher E. Moore, Elmira, NY, has
 been appointed to the position of Solid Waste Specialist I,
 at an hourly rate of $20.01, effective January 20, 2026.


 RESOLUTIONS

2026-31
Gary Brinn Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady
 and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the
 Administration of Foreign Insurance Tax monies until
 December 31, 2028.


2026-32
Jackie Wilson Act on resolution designating the polling places for the
 Elmira Housing Authority election on Tuesday, March 3,
 2026, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing
 Authority to serve for a period of two years.


2026-33 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Chemung County Planning
 Department's purchase, install, and maintenance of a bus
 shelter within the City's right-of-way at or near the corner
 of Thompson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as depicted

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 on the attached proposed shelter plans.

2026-34 Act on a resolution censuring Councilmember Nicholas
Mayor Mandell Grasso for conduct detrimental to the City and
 unbecoming of an elected official and he may not serve on
 any board or committee as a representative of the City of
 Elmira, nor may he travel at the City's expense for the
 remainder of the current City Council term.

2026-35 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council
Joseph Duffy Rules and Procedures.

 AGREEMENTS

2026-36 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Fire Department's purchase of
 a Generac SD Series Generator for Fire Station #3 on
 Miller Street under a NYS Office of General Services
 contract and to be provided by Better Power, Inc. in the
 amount of $50,604.57 and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute any and all documentation required for the
 purchase of said generator; said documents subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-37 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the manufacture and purchase of a
 Command Access Vehicle body and upfit by Stonewell
 Bodies and Machine, Inc. for the Fire Department Deputy
 Chief's vehicle (602) to carry certain EFD specialized
 equipment at a total cost of $87,372.00 ($40,000.00 from
 sale of EFD's rescue vehicle to be utilized toward the cost)
 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents
 necessary to effect the manufacture and purchase of a
 Command Access Vehicle body and upfit; said purchase
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 AUDITS

2026-38 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

2026-39 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson



 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026-40 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Gary Brinn Audit.

2026-41 Act on Audit.
Corey Cooke

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2026-42 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell

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, February 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2026-29 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss regular Meeting that was scheduled for January 26, 2026
 but held on January 27, 2026 due to inclement weather.

 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

2026-30 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira, whereby Christopher E. Moore, Elmira, NY, has
 been appointed to the position of Solid Waste Specialist I,
 at an hourly rate of $20.01, effective January 20, 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

2026-31
Gary Brinn Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady
 and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the
 Administration of Foreign Insurance Tax monies until
 December 31, 2028.


 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


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2026-32 Act on resolution designating the polling places for the
Jackie Wilson Elmira Housing Authority election on Tuesday, March 3,
 2026, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing
 Authority to serve for a period of two years.


 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

2026-33 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Chemung County Planning
 Department's purchase, install, and maintenance of a bus
 shelter within the City's right-of-way at or near the corner
 of Thompson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as depicted
 on the attached proposed shelter plans.

 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

2026-34 Act on a resolution censuring Councilmember Nicholas
Mayor Mandell Grasso for conduct detrimental to the City and
 unbecoming of an elected official and he may not serve on
 any board or committee as a representative of the City of
 Elmira, nor may he travel at the City's expense for the
 remainder of the current City Council term.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 2
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso TOTAL: 2
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-35 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council
Joseph Duffy Rules and Procedures.

 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

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 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-36 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Fire Department's purchase of
 a Generac SD Series Generator for Fire Station #3 on
 Miller Street under a NYS Office of General Services
 contract and to be provided by Better Power, Inc. in the
 amount of $50,604.57 and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute any and all documentation required for the
 purchase of said generator; 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

2026-37 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the manufacture and purchase of a
 Command Access Vehicle body and upfit by Stonewell
 Bodies and Machine, Inc. for the Fire Department Deputy
 Chief's vehicle (602) to carry certain EFD specialized
 equipment at a total cost of $87,372.00 ($40,000.00 from
 sale of EFD's rescue vehicle to be utilized toward the cost)
 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents
 necessary to effect the manufacture and purchase of a
 Command Access Vehicle body and upfit; said purchase
 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

2026-38 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.

 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
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 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-39 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
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

2026-40 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Gary Brinn Audit.

 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

2026-41 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

2026-42 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell

 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




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