Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2026-04-07

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2026-76 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2026.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2026-77 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City
 of Elmira, whereby Timothy E. Overly, has been
 appointed to the position of Fire Chief, effective March
 16, 2026, at an annual salary of $118,241.00; Dylan J.
 Daum elected to resign from his position as Public Works
 Specialist II, effective March 20, 2026; Andrew J. Mallow
 has elected to retire from his position as Fire Chief,
 effective March 21, 2026; and Joseph M. Runyan has
 elected to retire from his position as Police Lieutenant,
 effective March 23, 2026

2026-78 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Andrew J.
Mayor Mandell Mallow for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 27 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

2026-79 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Joseph M.
Joseph Duffy Runyan for his service rendered to the City of Elmira
 Police Department for the past 12 years, and wish him
 well in his future.

2026-80 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the reappointment of Richard
 Hoskins, 61 West Hill Road, Elmira, to the City Planning
 Commission with the term expiring on April 30, 2029.

 RESOLUTIONS

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026-81 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax
 certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co.,
 Inc./Cole WG Elmira NY LLC regarding property located
 at 402 N. Main Street challenging the City's assessment
 for tax years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to
 the terms of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made
 a part hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to
 execute the Consent Order.

2026-82 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax
 certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co.,
 Inc./Niagara Villas, Inc. regarding property located at 424
 S. Main Street challenging the City's assessment for tax
 years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to the terms
 of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made a part
 hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to execute
 the Consent Order.

2026-83 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Gary Brinn and act on resolution reviewing and adopting the attached
 Purchasing Policy and Procedure for 2026 pursuant to
 Section 104-b(4) of the General Municipal Law.

2026-84 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution reviewing, approving and adopting the City's
 written Investment Policy Policies and Procedures for
 2026.

2026-85 Act on resolution receiving Woodlawn Cemetery
Gary Brinn Commission Results of Operations Fiscal Year Ending
 December 31, 2025 and placing same on file.

2026-86 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession as surplus property and
 authorizing the sale of said vehicles set forth on the
 attached list by way of an on-line auction by Auctions
 International, Inc. or sale of the vehicles to Pick-A-Part in
 Horseheads, NY.

2026-87 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Mayor Mandell Rules and Procedures.

 ORDINANCE

2026-88 Act on Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article VII,
Gary Brinn Division 3, Sections 148 and 149 authorizing the removal
 of parking meters in certain designated areas and
 establishing two-hour parking in the downtown Elmira
 areas as shown on the parking maps attached hereto and
 made a part hereof, effective May 1, 2026.

2026-89 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital items in and
Jackie Wilson for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost
 of $6,465,029 and authorizing the issuance of $3,338,565
 Bonds of said City to pay part of the costs thereof.

 AGREEMENTS

2026-90 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Otto Environm, Inc. DBA
 Otto Environmental, the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, and awarding a contract in
 the amount of $67,170.00 to purchase fifteen (15) cat
 enclosure units, a copy of the bid summary sheet is
 attached hereto; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
 contract with Otto Environm, Inc. DBA Otto
 Environmental; said contract subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

2026-91 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a new two-year agreement,
 commencing retroactive to March 6, 2026 through March
 5, 2028, between the City and Auctions International, Inc.
 for the sale of abandoned/impounded vehicles and
 miscellaneous City surplus property in the City's
 possession and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-92 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Elmira Road Materials for
 RFB-373 City Hot Mix Asphalt Projects for 2026 with a
 total bid of $1,023,644.90, the lowest bidder meeting all
 bid specifications, a copy of the bid summary sheet is


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 attached hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents necessary to effect this award.

2026-93 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) between the City and Elmira City Firefighters
 Local 709 mutually agreeing to a 4-yr contract
 commencing retroactive to January 1, 2026 and expiring
 December 31, 2029, which MOU is attached hereto and
 made a part hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 the MOU; said MOU subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

 AUDITS

2026-94 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

2026-95 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

2026-96 Act on Audit.
Mayor Mandell

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2026-97 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Joseph Duffy

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, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2026-76 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2026.

 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

2026-77 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City
 of Elmira, whereby Timothy E. Overly, has been
 appointed to the position of Fire Chief, effective March
 16, 2026, at an annual salary of $118,241.00; Dylan J.
 Daum elected to resign from his position as Public Works
 Specialist II, effective March 20, 2026; Andrew J. Mallow
 has elected to retire from his position as Fire Chief,
 effective March 21, 2026; and Joseph M. Runyan has
 elected to retire from his position as Police Lieutenant,
 effective March 23, 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

2026-78 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Andrew J.
Mayor Mandell Mallow for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Fire
 Department for the past 27 years, and wish him well in his
 future.

 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

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 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-79 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Joseph M.
Joseph Duffy Runyan for his service rendered to the City of Elmira
 Police Department for the past 12 years, and wish him
 well in his future.

 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

2026-80 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the reappointment of Richard
 Hoskins, 61 West Hill Road, Elmira, to the City Planning
 Commission with the term expiring on April 30, 2029.

 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

2026-81 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax
 certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co.,
 Inc./Cole WG Elmira NY LLC regarding property located
 at 402 N. Main Street challenging the City's assessment
 for tax years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to
 the terms of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made
 a part hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to
 execute the Consent Order.

 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

2026-82 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax
 certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co.,
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 Inc./Niagara Villas, Inc. regarding property located at 424
 S. Main Street challenging the City's assessment for tax
 years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to the terms
 of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made a part
 hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to execute
 the Consent Order.

 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

2026-83 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Gary Brinn and act on resolution reviewing and adopting the attached
 Purchasing Policy and Procedure for 2026 pursuant to
 Section 104-b(4) of the General Municipal Law.

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

2026-84 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution reviewing, approving and adopting the City's
 written Investment Policy Policies and Procedures for
 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

2026-85 Act on resolution receiving Woodlawn Cemetery
Gary Brinn Commission Results of Operations Fiscal Year Ending
 December 31, 2025 and placing same on file.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 1
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M
 Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0
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2026-86 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession as surplus property and
 authorizing the sale of said vehicles set forth on the
 attached list by way of an on-line auction by Auctions
 International, Inc. or sale of the vehicles to Pick-A-Part in
 Horseheads, NY.

 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

2026-87 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council
Mayor Mandell Rules and Procedures.

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

2026-88 Act on Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article VII,
Gary Brinn Division 3, Sections 148 and 149 authorizing the removal
 of parking meters in certain designated areas and
 establishing two-hour parking in the downtown Elmira
 areas as shown on the parking maps attached hereto and
 made a part hereof, effective May 1, 2026.

 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

2026-89 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital items in and
Jackie Wilson for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost
 of $6,465,029 and authorizing the issuance of $3,338,565
 Bonds of said City to pay part of the costs thereof.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson 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

2026-90 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Otto Environm, Inc. DBA
 Otto Environmental, the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, and awarding a contract in
 the amount of $67,170.00 to purchase fifteen (15) cat
 enclosure units, a copy of the bid summary sheet is
 attached hereto; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
 contract with Otto Environm, Inc. DBA Otto
 Environmental; said contract subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

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

2026-91 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a new two-year agreement,
 commencing retroactive to March 6, 2026 through March
 5, 2028, between the City and Auctions International, Inc.
 for the sale of abandoned/impounded vehicles and
 miscellaneous City surplus property in the City's
 possession and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 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

2026-92 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Elmira Road Materials for
 RFB-373 City Hot Mix Asphalt Projects for 2026 with a
 total bid of $1,023,644.90, the lowest bidder meeting all
 bid specifications, a copy of the bid summary sheet is
 attached hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all
 documents necessary to effect this award.
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 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

2026-93 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) between the City and Elmira City Firefighters
 Local 709 mutually agreeing to a 4-yr contract
 commencing retroactive to January 1, 2026 and expiring
 December 31, 2029, which MOU is attached hereto and
 made a part hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
 the MOU; said MOU subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

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

2026-94 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

2026-95 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

 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

2026-96 Act on Audit.
Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
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 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

2026-97 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0




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