Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2023-05-09

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, May 8, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2023-145 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
 Regular Meeting held on Monday April 24, 2023.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2023-146 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 Personnel Actions whereby Robert J. Raymond has
 elected to resign from his position as Police Officer,
 effective March 5, 2023; Andrew C. Hughson has been
 appointed to the position of Police Sergeant, effective
 April 18, 2023 at an annual salary of $90,698.82; and Earl
 L. Alexander, Jr., has been appointed to the position of
 Solid Waste Specialist II, in the Department of Public
 Works, effective April 28, 2023, at an hourly rate of
 $18.95.

2023-147 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
 resolution to reappoint Richard Hoskins, 61 W. Hill Road,
 Elmira, NY, to the City Planning Board with a term to
 expire on April 30, 2026.

 RESOLUTIONS

2023-148 Resolution authorizing the Department of Community
 Development to Submit the City of Elmira's 2023-2024
 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
 Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2023-149 Act on resolution clarifying and establishing the City
 street beginning at its intersection with Schuyler Avenue
 running south to its intersection with Hampton Road shall
 continued to be known as Parkway.


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-150 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned
 property measuring 15' in width and 134' feet in lengthy
 adjacent to real property at 467 West Water Street to
 Cerio Properties, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute a quitclaim deed and all other title documents
 necessary to convey the parcel to Cerio Properties, LLC

 AGREEMENTS

2023-151 Act on resolution approving an extension to the Master
 License Agreement between the City and Eldridge Park
 Carousel Preservation Society, Inc. to March 31, 2030 in
 the form of Amendment No. 2, a copy of which is attached
 hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizes the Mayor
 to execute Amendment No. 2; said Amendment subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2023-152 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
 Department for pay periods 5-9 of 2023 in the amount of
 $67,582.73

2023-153 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
 resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 8 and 9 of 2023 in the amount
 of $15,611.28.

 AUDITS

2023-154 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.

2023-155 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
 Audit.

2023-156 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue - Woodlawn
 Equipment Audit.

2023-157 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Dunn Field
 Audit.

2023-158 Act on American Rescue Plan Large Tourism Audit.



 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-159 Act on Audit.

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2023-160 Act on resolution to adjourn.

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, May 8, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2023-145 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nick Grasso Regular Meeting held on Monday April 24, 2023.

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

2023-146 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Council as a Whole Personnel Actions whereby Robert J. Raymond has
 elected to resign from his position as Police Officer,
 effective March 5, 2023; Andrew C. Hughson has been
 appointed to the position of Police Sergeant, effective
 April 18, 2023 at an annual salary of $90,698.82; and Earl
 L. Alexander, Jr., has been appointed to the position of
 Solid Waste Specialist II, in the Department of Public
 Works, effective April 28, 2023, at an hourly rate of
 $18.95.

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

2023-147 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution to reappoint Richard Hoskins, 61 W. Hill Road,
 Elmira, NY, to the City Planning Board with a term to
 expire on April 30, 2026.

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

2023-148 Resolution authorizing the Department of Community
Joseph Duffy Development to Submit the City of Elmira's 2023-2024
 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
 Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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

2023-149 Act on resolution clarifying and establishing the City
Tory Kitching street beginning at its intersection with Schuyler Avenue
 running south to its intersection with Hampton Road shall
 continued to be known as Parkway.

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

2023-150 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned
 property measuring 15' in width and 134' feet in lengthy
 adjacent to real property at 467 West Water Street to
 Cerio Properties, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to
 execute a quitclaim deed and all other title documents
 necessary to convey the parcel to Cerio Properties, LLC

 MOTION: Postpone SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 0- 0
 AYES: TOTAL: 0
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0
 Motion to Withdrawn From Agenda by Mayor Mandell

2023-151 Act on resolution approving an extension to the Master
Joseph Duffy License Agreement between the City and Eldridge Park
 Carousel Preservation Society, Inc. to March 31, 2030 in
 the form of Amendment No. 2, a copy of which is attached
 hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizes the Mayor
 to execute Amendment No. 2; said Amendment subject to
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 Corporation Counsel approval.

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

2023-152 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
 Department for pay periods 5-9 of 2023 in the amount of
 $67,582.73

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

2023-153 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire
 Department for pay periods 8 and 9 of 2023 in the amount
 of $15,611.28.

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

2023-154 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso

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

2023-155 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
 3
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Mark A Franchi TOTAL: 1

2023-156 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue - Woodlawn
Joseph Duffy Equipment Audit.

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

2023-157 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Dunn Field
Tory Kitching Audit.

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

2023-158 Act on American Rescue Plan Large Tourism Audit.
Mayor Mandell

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

2023-159 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

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

2023-160 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Corey Cooke

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 4
Tory Kitching, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi TOTAL: 1




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