Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2024-03-26

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, March 25, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2024-99 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke Regular Meeting held on Monday, March 11, 2024.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PUBLIC HEARING

 PUBLIC HEARING held this 25 th of March, 2024 for the
 purpose of receiving written and oral comments from the public
 regarding the City of Elmira’s 2024 Annual Action Plan for the
 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
 Partnership Programs.

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2024-100 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City
 of Elmira, whereby Kamie R. Costley has elected to resign
 from her position as Clerk/Typist, effective February 23,
 2024; Jerry E. Hewitt has elected to retire from his
 position as Public Works Specialist, effective March 8,
 2024.

2024-101 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Jerry E.
Council as a Whole Hewitt for his services rendered to the City of Elmira
 Department of Building and Grounds for the past 30
 years, and wish him well in his future.

 RESOLUTIONS

2024-102 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing to receive
Jackie Wilson comments from the public that the Official Zoning Map be
 amended by rezoning City Tax Parcel No.'s 99.12-3-28 and
 99.12-3-29 from Residential to Light Industrial on
 Monday, April 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2024-103 Act on resolution reporting the results of the Elmira
Nan Moss Housing Authoring election of a tenant representative to
 the Elmira Housing Authority, held on March 5, 2024,
 declaring Doreen Farr elected with a term to expire
 March 22, 2026.

2024-104 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution to approve reappointments of Cathie Riker and
 Becky Bradley to the Board of the Elmira Housing
 Authority with terms expiring on March 22, 2029.

2024-105 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reappointing Robert Butcher and Diane L.
 Janowski to the Historic Preservation Commission with
 terms expiring on February 28, 2027.

2024-106 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reappointing Filomena Jack to the Public Arts
 Commission with a term to expire on March 31, 2027.

2024-107 Act on resolution authorizing the Elmira Fire Department
Gary Brinn to apply for the 2023 SAFER grant, said funds to be used
 to increase staffing to be used to place Rescue 681 on duty
 to provide quick response for EMS calls.

2024-108 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute all
 documents to effect a grant application through FEMA
 "Assistance to Firefighters Grant", which grant pertains
 to the replacement of two commercial gear washing
 machines and two gear dryers and authorizing the City
 Manager or the Fire Chief to execute all documents to
 effect the receipt of this grant.

2024-109 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing submission to the NYS Retirement
 System of form number RS2417-A pertaining to former
 Councilmember Franchi.

2024-110 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution designating the City as lead agency
 pursuant to SEQR 6NYCRR, Part 617.6 that the Bond
 Ordinance for the City's 2024 Capital Projects will not
 have an adverse impact on the environment and

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to file a
 negative determination.

 ORDINANCE

2024-111 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital Items in and
Mayor Mandell for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost
 of $12,564,949 and authorizing the issuance of $3,296,500
 bonds to pay part of the costs thereof.

 AGREEMENTS

2024-112 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.
 to provide maintenance services at Eldridge, Grove, and
 McKinnon Parks for 17 weeks during the 2024
 spring/summer seasons at a total cost of $30,193.02; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-113 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution approving the renewal of a shared services
 agreement between the Department of Transportation and
 the City in accordance with the terms and provisions of
 the attached agreement for a term of June 1, 2024 through
 May 31, 2028 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

2024-114 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving the retention of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC to provide professional
 engineering services to the City for a term retroactively
 from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, said
 services not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00, and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2024-115 Act on resolution approving an amendment to the DRI
Corey Cooke contract (C1001097) between the City and the NYS
 Department of State to reallocate funds from Crane
 Hogan's contract to Edger Enterprise's contract "to
 capture more MWBE utilization so that the MWBE
 goals" in the City's contract with the State will be met and


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 authorizing the Mayor to sign the amendment.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2024-116 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 3, 4, and 5 of 2024 in the
 amount of $37,357.77.

 AUDITS

2024-117 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

2024-118 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Corey Cooke Program Audit.

2024-119 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

2024-120 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2024-121 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Gary Brinn

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, March 25, 2024 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2024-99 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke Regular Meeting held on Monday, March 11, 2024.

 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

 PUBLIC HEARING held this 25 th of March, 2024 for the
 purpose of receiving written and oral comments from the public
 regarding the City of Elmira’s 2024 Annual Action Plan for the
 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
 Partnership Programs.

2024-100 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City
 of Elmira, whereby Kamie R. Costley has elected to resign
 from her position as Clerk/Typist, effective February 23,
 2024; Jerry E. Hewitt has elected to retire from his
 position as Public Works Specialist, effective March 8,
 2024.

 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

2024-101 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Jerry E.
Council as a Whole Hewitt for his services rendered to the City of Elmira
 Department of Building and Grounds for the past 30
 years, and wish him well in his future.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Council As A Whole VOTE:
 7- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 1
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-102 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing to receive
Jackie Wilson comments from the public that the Official Zoning Map be
 amended by rezoning City Tax Parcel No.'s 99.12-3-28 and
 99.12-3-29 from Residential to Light Industrial on
 Monday, April 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

 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

2024-103 Act on resolution reporting the results of the Elmira
Nan Moss Housing Authoring election of a tenant representative to
 the Elmira Housing Authority, held on March 5, 2024,
 declaring Doreen Farr elected with a term to expire
 March 22, 2026.

 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
 Placed On Consent

2024-104 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution to approve reappointments of Cathie Riker and
 Becky Bradley to the Board of the Elmira Housing
 Authority with terms expiring on March 22, 2029.

 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
 Placed On Consent

2024-105 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reappointing Robert Butcher and Diane L.
 Janowski to the Historic Preservation Commission with
 2
 terms expiring on February 28, 2027.

 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
 Placed On Consent

2024-106 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reappointing Filomena Jack to the Public Arts
 Commission with a term to expire on March 31, 2027.

 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
 Placed On Consent

2024-107 Act on resolution authorizing the Elmira Fire Department
Gary Brinn to apply for the 2023 SAFER grant, said funds to be used
 to increase staffing to be used to place Rescue 681 on duty
 to provide quick response for EMS calls.

 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

2024-108 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute all
 documents to effect a grant application through FEMA
 "Assistance to Firefighters Grant", which grant pertains
 to the replacement of two commercial gear washing
 machines and two gear dryers and authorizing the City
 Manager or the Fire Chief to execute all documents to
 effect the receipt of this grant.

 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
 3
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-109 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing submission to the NYS Retirement
 System of form number RS2417-A pertaining to former
 Councilmember Franchi.

 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

2024-110 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution designating the City as lead agency
 pursuant to SEQR 6NYCRR, Part 617.6 that the Bond
 Ordinance for the City's 2024 Capital Projects will not
 have an adverse impact on the environment and
 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to file a
 negative determination.

 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

2024-111 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital Items in and
Mayor Mandell for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost
 of $12,564,949 and authorizing the issuance of $3,296,500
 bonds to pay part of the costs thereof.

 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

2024-112 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.
 to provide maintenance services at Eldridge, Grove, and
 McKinnon Parks for 17 weeks during the 2024
 spring/summer seasons at a total cost of $30,193.02; said
 4
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 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

2024-113 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution approving the renewal of a shared services
 agreement between the Department of Transportation and
 the City in accordance with the terms and provisions of
 the attached agreement for a term of June 1, 2024 through
 May 31, 2028 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement; 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

2024-114 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving the retention of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC to provide professional
 engineering services to the City for a term retroactively
 from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, said
 services not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00, and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; said
 agreement 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

2024-115 Act on resolution approving an amendment to the DRI
Corey Cooke contract (C1001097) between the City and the NYS
 Department of State to reallocate funds from Crane
 Hogan's contract to Edger Enterprise's contract "to
 capture more MWBE utilization so that the MWBE
 goals" in the City's contract with the State will be met and
 5
 authorizing the Mayor to sign the amendment.

 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

2024-116 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 3, 4, and 5 of 2024 in the
 amount of $37,357.77.

 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

2024-117 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

 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

2024-118 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Corey Cooke Program Audit.

 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

2024-119 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Mandell Audit.

 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
 6
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2024-120 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

 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

2024-121 Act on resolution to adjourn.
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




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