Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2025-12-02

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 1, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2025-341 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Jackie Wilson regular Meeting held on Monday, November 17, 2025.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2025-342 Receive communication from the Mayor to act on
Mayor Mandell resolution for the reappointments of Deborah Wich, 311
 Lorenzo Place, Elmira, Thomas Krebs, 743 W. Clinton St.,
 Elmira, and Jeffrey Aaron, 902 Maple Ave., Elmira to the
 City Zoning Board of Appeals, terms expiring December
 31, 2030.

 RESOLUTIONS

2025-343 Act on resolution for a first reading of proposed Local
Joseph Duffy Law No. 4 of 2025 entitled "A Local Law of the City of
 Elmira, New York, to Override the Tax Levy Limit
 Established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c".

2025-344 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Gary Brinn December 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at
 City Hall to receive public comments regarding proposed
 Local Law #4 of 2025 of the City of Elmira, New York to
 Override the Tax Levy Established in General Municipal
 Law Section 3-c.

2025-345 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution referring the proposed closing and
 abandonment of a 20 ft x 59.25 ft portion of an alley
 running southerly from E. Second St to property owned
 by Save-A-Lot Food Store between Madison Avenue and
 William Street behind 321 Madison Avenue (Tax Map #
 89.15-12-9), as shown on the attached map, to the City

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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.

 GRANTS

2025-346 Act on resolution approving the 1-year extension of the
Mayor Mandell Office of Victim Services' grant contract that was set to
 expire September 30, 2025, for the term October 1, 2025
 through September 30, 2026, modifying the receipt of the
 sum of $101,886.40, as outlined in the attached extension
 award letter, with the City providing matching funds in a
 gross amount of $43,878.81, City's actual cash
 contribution being $39,398.81 and authorizing the Mayor
 to sign any and all documents necessary to effect receipt of
 the 1-yr extension grant monies.

 AGREEMENTS

2025-347 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Erin and the City whereby the City's
 Animal Control Department will provide enforcement
 services of Article 7 of the Ag & Markets Law and
 sheltering services for the calendar year 2026 at the
 annual cost to the Town of $4,500.00 to be paid to the City
 in monthly installments of $375.00 and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute the agreement; said agreement subject
 to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-348 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Baldwin and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement services of Article 7 of the Ag & Markets
 Law and sheltering services for the calendar year 2026 at
 the annual cost to the Town of $2,750.00 to be paid to the
 City in monthly installments of $229.16 and authorizing
 the Mayor to execute the agreement; said agreement
 subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-349 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution approving the intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Chemung and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement services as needed pursuant to Articles 7 and

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 26 of the Ag & Markets Law, and local laws of the Town
 of Chemung, for the calendar year 2026 at the annual cost
 to the Town of $10,506.00 to be paid by the Town to the
 City in monthly installments of $875.50 and authorizing
 the Mayor to execute the agreement; said agreement
 subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-350 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving a Stormwater Control Facility
 Maintenance Agreement between the City and New York
 State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), a copy of
 which is attached hereto, regarding the upgrade to
 NYSEG's Hillside Substation Project located at 907 East
 Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2025-351 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 21 and 22 of 2025 in the
 amount of $29,285.09.

2025-352 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 23 and 24 of 2025 in the
 amount of $18,404.38.

 AUDITS

2025-353 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Grant
Jackie Wilson Program Audit.

2025-354 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nan Moss

2025-355 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

2025-356 Act on Audit.
Gary Brinn

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION



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

 ADJOURN

2025-357 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Joseph Duffy

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, December 1, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2025-341 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Jackie Wilson regular Meeting held on Monday, November 17, 2025.

 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

2025-342 Receive communication from the Mayor to act on
Mayor Mandell resolution for the reappointments of Deborah Wich, 311
 Lorenzo Place, Elmira, Thomas Krebs, 743 W. Clinton St.,
 Elmira, and Jeffrey Aaron, 902 Maple Ave., Elmira to the
 City Zoning Board of Appeals, terms expiring December
 31, 2030.

 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

2025-343 Act on resolution for a first reading of proposed Local
Joseph Duffy Law No. 4 of 2025 entitled "A Local Law of the City of
 Elmira, New York, to Override the Tax Levy Limit
 Established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c".

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

2025-344 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Gary Brinn December 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at
 City Hall to receive public comments regarding proposed
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 Local Law #4 of 2025 of the City of Elmira, New York to
 Override the Tax Levy Established in General Municipal
 Law Section 3-c.

 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

2025-345 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution referring the proposed closing and
 abandonment of a 20 ft x 59.25 ft portion of an alley
 running southerly from E. Second St to property owned
 by Save-A-Lot Food Store between Madison Avenue and
 William Street behind 321 Madison Avenue (Tax Map #
 89.15-12-9), as shown on the attached map, to the City
 Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.

 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

2025-346 Act on resolution approving the 1-year extension of the
Mayor Mandell Office of Victim Services' grant contract that was set to
 expire September 30, 2025, for the term October 1, 2025
 through September 30, 2026, modifying the receipt of the
 sum of $101,886.40, as outlined in the attached extension
 award letter, with the City providing matching funds in a
 gross amount of $43,878.81, City's actual cash
 contribution being $39,398.81 and authorizing the Mayor
 to sign any and all documents necessary to effect receipt of
 the 1-yr extension grant monies.

 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

2025-347 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
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 between the Town of Erin and the City whereby the City's
 Animal Control Department will provide enforcement
 services of Article 7 of the Ag & Markets Law and
 sheltering services for the calendar year 2026 at the
 annual cost to the Town of $4,500.00 to be paid to the City
 in monthly installments of $375.00 and authorizing the
 Mayor to execute the agreement; said 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

2025-348 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution approving an intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Baldwin and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement services of Article 7 of the Ag & Markets
 Law and sheltering services for the calendar year 2026 at
 the annual cost to the Town of $2,750.00 to be paid to the
 City in monthly installments of $229.16 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

2025-349 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Corey Cooke resolution approving the intermunicipal agreement
 between the Town of Chemung and the City whereby the
 City's Animal Control Department will provide
 enforcement services as needed pursuant to Articles 7 and
 26 of the Ag & Markets Law, and local laws of the Town
 of Chemung, for the calendar year 2026 at the annual cost
 to the Town of $10,506.00 to be paid by the Town to the
 City in monthly installments of $875.50 and authorizing
 the Mayor to execute the agreement; said agreement
 subject to Corporation Counsel approval.
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 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

2025-350 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving a Stormwater Control Facility
 Maintenance Agreement between the City and New York
 State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), a copy of
 which is attached hereto, regarding the upgrade to
 NYSEG's Hillside Substation Project located at 907 East
 Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation
 Counsel approval.

 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

2025-351 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 21 and 22 of 2025 in the
 amount of $29,285.09.

 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

2025-352 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 23 and 24 of 2025 in the
 amount of $18,404.38.

 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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2025-353 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Grant
Jackie Wilson Program Audit.

 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

2025-354 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

2025-355 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

2025-356 Act on Audit.
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

2025-357 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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