Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2023-07-18

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, July 17, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2023-227 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nick Grasso Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 3, 2023.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2023-228 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution announcing the personnel actions for the City
 of Elmira whereby; Chase J. Hartke elected to resign from
 his position of Public Service Specialist I, effective July 5,
 2023; Earl L. Alexander is no longer employed in the
 position of Solid Waste Specialist II, effective July 5, 2023,
 Michael C. Felko has been appointed to the position of
 Solid Waste Specailist II, effective July 5, 2023, at an
 hourly rate of $18.95; and Danielle M. Troccia has been
 appointed to the position of Police Information Clerk,
 effective July 10, 2023, at an annual salary of $32,324.

 RESOLUTIONS

2023-229 Resolution Approving and Endorsing Elmira Downtown
Corey Cooke Development's Grant Application Under the 2023 New
 York Main Street Program Through the Consolidated
 Funding Application for a Downtown Stabilization Grant
 at 201 Baldwin Street.

2023-230
Mayor Mandell Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to CDBG and
 HOME Partnership Programs for Fiscal Year 2020 and
 2021.


2023-231 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford F-


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 550 XL Reg Cab 4x4 vehicles under the Onondaga
 County's contract with VanBortel Ford, one vehicle at a
 total cost of $69,075.08 and the other at a total cost of
 $89,454.85 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents to effect the purchase of the vehicles.

2023-232 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned
 property measuring 15 ft in width and 134 ft in length
 adjacent to real property at 467 W. Water Street to Cerio
 Properties, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
 quitclaim deed and all other title documents necessary to
 convey said parcel.

2023-233 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution reviewing and approving the attached written
 City's Investment Policy Policies and Procedures.

2023-234 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the Brand Park Committee's
 generous donation to the City in the amount of $15,667.05
 representing one-half of the City's total cost to purchase
 new park benches for Brand Park.

 AGREEMENTS

2023-235 Act on resolution approving the renewal of the agreement
Mark Franchi between the City and Southern Tier Counseling Center,
 LLC to provide Employee Assistance Program services
 commencing August 1, 2023 and terminating July 31, 2024
 at a cost to the City of $4,301.00 and authorizing the
 Mayor to sign the contract.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2023-236 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 12 and 13 of 2023 in the
 amount of $18,618.76.

 AUDITS

2023-237 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Program Audit.
Nick Grasso


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-238 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

2023-239 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

2023-240 Act on Audit
Tory Kitching

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2023-241 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, July 17, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2023-227 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nick Grasso Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 3, 2023.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-228 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution announcing the personnel actions for the City
 of Elmira whereby; Chase J. Hartke elected to resign from
 his position of Public Service Specialist I, effective July 5,
 2023; Earl L. Alexander is no longer employed in the
 position of Solid Waste Specialist II, effective July 5, 2023,
 Michael C. Felko has been appointed to the position of
 Solid Waste Specailist II, effective July 5, 2023, at an
 hourly rate of $18.95; and Danielle M. Troccia has been
 appointed to the position of Police Information Clerk,
 effective July 10, 2023, at an annual salary of $32,324.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-229 Resolution Approving and Endorsing Elmira Downtown
Corey Cooke Development's Grant Application Under the 2023 New
 York Main Street Program Through the Consolidated
 Funding Application for a Downtown Stabilization Grant
 at 201 Baldwin Street.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
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 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-230
Mayor Mandell Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to CDBG and
 HOME Partnership Programs for Fiscal Year 2020 and
 2021.


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

2023-231 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford F-
 550 XL Reg Cab 4x4 vehicles under the Onondaga
 County's contract with VanBortel Ford, one vehicle at a
 total cost of $69,075.08 and the other at a total cost of
 $89,454.85 and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents to effect the purchase of the vehicles.

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

2023-232 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned
 property measuring 15 ft in width and 134 ft in length
 adjacent to real property at 467 W. Water Street to Cerio
 Properties, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
 quitclaim deed and all other title documents necessary to
 convey said parcel.

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

2023-233 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
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Nan Moss resolution reviewing and approving the attached written
 City's Investment Policy Policies and Procedures.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-234 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution accepting the Brand Park Committee's
 generous donation to the City in the amount of $15,667.05
 representing one-half of the City's total cost to purchase
 new park benches for Brand Park.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-235 Act on resolution approving the renewal of the agreement
Mark Franchi between the City and Southern Tier Counseling Center,
 LLC to provide Employee Assistance Program services
 commencing August 1, 2023 and terminating July 31, 2024
 at a cost to the City of $4,301.00 and authorizing the
 Mayor to sign the contract.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Mark A Franchi VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-236 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 12 and 13 of 2023 in the
 amount of $18,618.76.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0
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2023-237 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-238 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-239 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-240 Act on Audit
Tory Kitching

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Tory Kitching VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2023-241 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Joseph Duffy

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0
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