Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2025-01-28

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, January 27, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2025-17 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke regular Meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2025-18 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution amending prior Resolution No. 2024-419 on the
 reappointment of Talima Aaron as a Commissioner of the
 Cemetery Commission, to correctly state the term to
 expire December 31, 2027.

2025-19 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Gary Brinn resolution amending prior Resolution No. 2024-420 on the
 reappointments of William McCarthy and Caranell Parks
 to the City Zoning Board of Appeals, to correctly state the
 terms to expire December 31, 2029.

2025-20
Mayor Mandell Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 resolution reporting the Personnel Actions or the City of
 Elmira, whereby Scott R. Packard, has elected to retire
 from his position as Deputy Chief, effective January 8,
 2025; Christopher P. Osiecki, has been appointed to the
 position of Deputy Chief, effective January 8, 2025 at an
 annual salary of $139,406.00; Matthew G. McGrain, has
 been appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant,
 effective January 8, 2025 at an annual salary of
 $118,240.17; James T. Wellington, has been appointed to
 the position of Police Sergeant, effective January 13, 2025
 at an annual salary of $109,167.74; and Daijeon S.
 Gardner, Pine City, NY has been appointed to the position
 of Police Officer, effective January 17, 2025 at annual


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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
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 salary of $63,083.70.


2025-21 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Scott R.
Council as a Whole Packard for his services rendered to the City of Elmira
 Police Department for the past 21 years, and wish him
 well in his future.

 RESOLUTIONS

2025-22 Act on resolution directing the Mayor to submit a request
Joseph Duffy to the Elmira Water Board (EWB) to provide to the City
 the sum of $50,000.00 out of 2024 profits or surplus
 resulting from EWB's operation of the water works
 system; said monies to be used by the City for general
 municipal purposes for the calendar year 2025.

2025-23 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing and directing the City Chamberlain
 to make payment to the City of Elmira Fire Department
 Benefit Fund for the year 2024 in the amount of
 $63,923.00.

2025-24 Act on resolution rejecting all bids for RFB-322 Elevator
Corey Cooke Modernization Centertown Parking Garage Project and
 authorizing submission of requests for new bids later in
 this year.

 ORDINANCE

2025-25 Act on Ordinance to Amend Chapter 25, Article VII,
Nan Moss Division 4, Section 25-155 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of Elmira, as Amended.

 AGREEMENTS

2025-26 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution appointing Christopher Osiecki as Deputy
 Police Chief of the Elmira Police Department pursuant to
 the terms of the attached Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) and approving said MOU.

2025-27 Act on resolution approving a Shared Services
Joseph Duffy Information Technology (IT) Agreement with the County,
 a copy of which is attached hereto, to continue to provide


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 IT services to the City for the term retroactive to January
 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute the shared services agreement; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-28 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of Hale Contracting, Inc. in
 the total amount of $90,513.00, the lowest bidder meeting
 all bid specifications as outlined on the attached bid
 summary, for the roof replacement on the Woodlawn
 Cemetery Office and authorizing the Mayor to sign
 documents necessary to effect this award.

2025-29 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving the hiring of Fagan Engineers &
 Land Surveyors, PC (Fagan) to provide professional
 engineering as requested by the City for the calendar year
 2025 for a sum not to exceed $12,500.00 and authorizing
 the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Fagan; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-30 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineer,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. (Hunt) to provide
 professional engineering services as requested by the City
 for the calendar year 2025 for a sum not to exceed
 $12,500.00 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 agreement with Hunt; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-31 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving the Budgetary Proposal submitted
 by Granicus software subscription for computer program
 "PEAK" utilized in the creation and tracking of Council
 agendas for the performance period of February 3, 2025
 through February 2, 2026 in the amount of $7,714.02, a
 copy of which is attached hereto and incorporating the
 terms and conditions set forth in the February 3, 2021
 Agreement.

2025-32 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing a material modification of the
 City's Health Reimbursement Account and amendment to
 the account reflecting new coverages and authorizing the

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 Mayor to execute the modification and amendment, a copy
 of which is attached hereto.

2025-33 Act on resolution approving a new Sales Tax Agreement
Mayor Mandell between the City and Chemung County commencing
 retroactive to January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31,
 2026, which Agreement is attached hereto and made a part
 hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 Agreement; said Agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 AUDITS

2025-34 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

2025-35 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

2025-36 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2025-37 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Gary Brinn

Respectfully Submitted,




Christina C. Rodriguez
City Clerk




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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644

Elmira City Council
 Meeting Minutes

RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, January 27, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2025-17 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke regular Meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025.

 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

2025-18 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution amending prior Resolution No. 2024-419 on the
 reappointment of Talima Aaron as a Commissioner of the
 Cemetery Commission, to correctly state the term to
 expire December 31, 2027.

 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

2025-19 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Gary Brinn resolution amending prior Resolution No. 2024-420 on the
 reappointments of William McCarthy and Caranell Parks
 to the City Zoning Board of Appeals, to correctly state the
 terms to expire December 31, 2029.

 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

2025-20
Mayor Mandell Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 resolution reporting the Personnel Actions or the City of

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 Elmira, whereby Scott R. Packard, has elected to retire
 from his position as Deputy Chief, effective January 8,
 2025; Christopher P. Osiecki, has been appointed to the
 position of Deputy Chief, effective January 8, 2025 at an
 annual salary of $139,406.00; Matthew G. McGrain, has
 been appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant,
 effective January 8, 2025 at an annual salary of
 $118,240.17; James T. Wellington, has been appointed to
 the position of Police Sergeant, effective January 13, 2025
 at an annual salary of $109,167.74; and Daijeon S.
 Gardner, Pine City, NY has been appointed to the position
 of Police Officer, effective January 17, 2025 at annual
 salary of $63,083.70.


 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

2025-21 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Scott R.
Council as a Whole Packard for his services rendered to the City of Elmira
 Police Department for the past 21 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,
 Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2025-22 Act on resolution directing the Mayor to submit a request
Joseph Duffy to the Elmira Water Board (EWB) to provide to the City
 the sum of $50,000.00 out of 2024 profits or surplus
 resulting from EWB's operation of the water works
 system; said monies to be used by the City for general
 municipal purposes for the calendar year 2025.

 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

2025-23 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing and directing the City Chamberlain
 to make payment to the City of Elmira Fire Department
 Benefit Fund for the year 2024 in the amount of
 $63,923.00.

 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

2025-24 Act on resolution rejecting all bids for RFB-322 Elevator
Corey Cooke Modernization Centertown Parking Garage Project and
 authorizing submission of requests for new bids later in
 this year.

 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

2025-25 Act on Ordinance to Amend Chapter 25, Article VII,
Nan Moss Division 4, Section 25-155 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of Elmira, as Amended.

 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

2025-26 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution appointing Christopher Osiecki as Deputy
 Police Chief of the Elmira Police Department pursuant to
 the terms of the attached Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) and approving said MOU.

 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
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 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2025-27 Act on resolution approving a Shared Services
Joseph Duffy Information Technology (IT) Agreement with the County,
 a copy of which is attached hereto, to continue to provide
 IT services to the City for the term retroactive to January
 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute the shared services agreement; 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

2025-28 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution accepting the bid of Hale Contracting, Inc. in
 the total amount of $90,513.00, the lowest bidder meeting
 all bid specifications as outlined on the attached bid
 summary, for the roof replacement on the Woodlawn
 Cemetery Office and authorizing the Mayor to sign
 documents necessary to effect this award.

 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

2025-29 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving the hiring of Fagan Engineers &
 Land Surveyors, PC (Fagan) to provide professional
 engineering as requested by the City for the calendar year
 2025 for a sum not to exceed $12,500.00 and authorizing
 the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Fagan; 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
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 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2025-30 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineer,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. (Hunt) to provide
 professional engineering services as requested by the City
 for the calendar year 2025 for a sum not to exceed
 $12,500.00 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
 agreement with Hunt; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 Amended - Agreement with Hunt, not Fagan

 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

2025-31 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving the Budgetary Proposal submitted
 by Granicus software subscription for computer program
 "PEAK" utilized in the creation and tracking of Council
 agendas for the performance period of February 3, 2025
 through February 2, 2026 in the amount of $7,714.02, a
 copy of which is attached hereto and incorporating the
 terms and conditions set forth in the February 3, 2021
 Agreement.

 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

2025-32 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing a material modification of the
 City's Health Reimbursement Account and amendment to
 the account reflecting new coverages and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute the modification and amendment, a copy
 of which is attached hereto.

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

2025-33 Act on resolution approving a new Sales Tax Agreement
Mayor Mandell between the City and Chemung County commencing
 retroactive to January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31,
 2026, which Agreement is attached hereto and made a part
 hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 Agreement; said Agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 Amended - Removed "and Towns".

 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

2025-34 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

 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: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2025-35 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke 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

2025-36 Act on 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
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 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2025-37 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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