Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2026-06-02

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, June 1, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2026-138 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Jackie Wilson regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2026.

 PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION ON AGENDA ITEMS.

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 RESOLUTIONS

2026-139 Act on resolution approving a settlement of all pending
Joseph Duffy assessment challenges against the Town of Horseheads for
 the Mark Twain Golf Course establishing a full market
 value of $1,150,000.00 for the 2026 assessment roll and
 remaining fixed on the Town of Horseheads' assessment
 rolls for the years 2027 and 2028 and, as part of the
 settlement, the City shall withdraw, discontinue, and
 release its 2022 and 2023 assessment reduction requests
 and authorizing the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, and
 City Assessor to execute any stipulations, settlement
 agreements, and related documents necessary to effect this
 Resolution.

2026-140 Act on resolution that the City Clerk shall maintain
Gary Brinn records of attendance at City Council Workshops, reading
 that attendance into the record during regular meetings of
 the Elmira City Council, noting Councilmembers who
 were present, absent but excused by the Mayor, and
 absent without excuse.

 ORDINANCE

2026-141 Act on Ordinance to appoint Charmain Cattan as Interim
Mayor Mandell City Manager for the City of Elmira, New York effective
 June 13, 2026.

 AGREEMENTS


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026-142 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution to renew a License Agreement, which expires
 June 14, 2026, granting Gurdeep Singh d/b/a RS Food
 Mart, Inc. to use the City's Right-of-Way for customer
 parking for a term of one (1) year commencing June 15,
 2026 and expiring June 14, 2027 with an annual license fee
 of $550.00; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 License Agreement; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-143 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $54,910.00
 for RFB-374 installation of generator at Elmira Fire Dept
 Headquarters, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-144 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $45,780.00
 for RFB-375 installation of generator at Elmira Fire
 Station #3, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2026-145 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution entering into a Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) with LECOM at Elmira accepting a gift of
 $4,000.00 from James Capriotti which funds are to be
 used exclusively by the City of Elmira to purchase and
 install security cameras in the Centertown Parking
 Garage and expressing its sincere appreciation to James
 Capriotti for the generous gift with the objective to ensure
 safety of patrons of local businesses, residents, businesses,
 LECOM students, and the LECOM Event Center; and
 authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2026-146 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 Department for pay periods 1 - 8 of 2026, in the amount of
 $170,724.84

 AUDITS

2026-147 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

2026-148 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson Audit.

2026-149 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2026-150 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nan Moss

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, June 1, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2026-138 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Jackie Wilson regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2026.

 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

2026-139 Act on resolution approving a settlement of all pending
Joseph Duffy assessment challenges against the Town of Horseheads for
 the Mark Twain Golf Course establishing a full market
 value of $1,150,000.00 for the 2026 assessment roll and
 remaining fixed on the Town of Horseheads' assessment
 rolls for the years 2027 and 2028 and, as part of the
 settlement, the City shall withdraw, discontinue, and
 release its 2022 and 2023 assessment reduction requests
 and authorizing the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, and
 City Assessor to execute any stipulations, settlement
 agreements, and related documents necessary to effect this
 Resolution.

 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

2026-140 Act on resolution that the City Clerk shall maintain
Gary Brinn records of attendance at City Council Workshops, reading
 that attendance into the record during regular meetings of
 the Elmira City Council, noting Councilmembers who
 were present, absent but excused by the Mayor, and
 absent without excuse.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 1
 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

2026-141 Act on Ordinance to appoint Charmain Cattan as Interim
Mayor Mandell City Manager for the City of Elmira, New York effective
 June 13, 2026.

 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

2026-142 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution to renew a License Agreement, which expires
 June 14, 2026, granting Gurdeep Singh d/b/a RS Food
 Mart, Inc. to use the City's Right-of-Way for customer
 parking for a term of one (1) year commencing June 15,
 2026 and expiring June 14, 2027 with an annual license fee
 of $550.00; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 License Agreement; said Agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 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

2026-143 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $54,910.00
 for RFB-374 installation of generator at Elmira Fire Dept
 Headquarters, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract 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
 2
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-144 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to
 Diversified Wireless, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
 meeting all bid specifications, in the amount of $45,780.00
 for RFB-375 installation of generator at Elmira Fire
 Station #3, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract;
 said contract 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

2026-145 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution entering into a Memorandum of Understanding
 (MOU) with LECOM at Elmira accepting a gift of
 $4,000.00 from James Capriotti which funds are to be
 used exclusively by the City of Elmira to purchase and
 install security cameras in the Centertown Parking
 Garage and expressing its sincere appreciation to James
 Capriotti for the generous gift with the objective to ensure
 safety of patrons of local businesses, residents, businesses,
 LECOM students, and the LECOM Event Center; and
 authorizing the City Manager to execute the 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
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0

2026-146 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
 Department for pay periods 1 - 8 of 2026, in the amount of
 $170,724.84

 AMENDED

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
 3
 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

2026-147 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program 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

2026-148 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Jackie Wilson 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

2026-149 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

2026-150 Act on resolution to adjourn.
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




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