Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2025-11-04

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, November 3, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2025-313 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke regular Meeting held on Monday, October 20, 2025.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

2025-314 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira whereby Aaron J. Cleary, has been appointed to
 the position of Solid Waste Specialist I in the Department
 of Public Works, effective October 16, 2025, at a hourly
 rate of $19.34; Amy M. Gleckner, has been appointed to
 the position of Parking Enforcement Officer, effective
 October 20, 2025, at an annual salary of $34,459.00; and
 Amanda L. Lamphier, has been appointed to the position
 of Animal Control Officer, effective October 27, 2025, at
 an annual salary of $45,313.00.

 RESOLUTIONS

2025-315 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession located at Department of Public
 Works as surplus property and authorizing the sale of the
 vehicles set forth on the attached list by way of on-line
 auction by Auctions International, Inc. or sale of vehicles
 to Pick-A-Part in Horseheads, NY.

2025-316 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving proposed 2026 season pass rates,
 greens fees, golf car rental rates, and incidental rates,
 including new 5-day option rates, as set forth on the
 attached rate schedule effective January 1, 2026 through


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 December 31, 2026.

 AGREEMENTS

2025-317 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
 intermunicipal agreement between the City and the Town
 of Southport whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide animal control services for the
 Town at a cost of $39,973.00 for the calendar year 2026
 commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
 to be paid by the Town in monthly installments of
 $3,331.08; said agreement subject to approval of the
 Corporation Counsel.

2025-318 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Jackie Wilson contract between the City and Erway Ambulance Service,
 Inc. for the term commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026 whereby Erway will submit
 third-party bills on behalf of the City of Elmira in
 consideration of $1.00 for certain emergency medical
 services rendered by the City of Elmira; the City
 expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to Erway for
 its thoughtful assistance.

2025-319 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Marc Immerman, MD to provide medical director
 services for the Elmira City Police Departments SWAT
 Team from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 at
 an annual cost of $1,500.00; said agreement subject to the
 approval of the Corporation Counsel.

2025-320 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Marc Immerman, MD to provide medical
 consultation services to the Elmira Fire Department and
 its Emergency Medical Services Program from January 1,
 2026 through December 31, 2026 at an annual cost of
 $4,000.00; said agreement subject to the approval of the
 Corporation Counsel.

2025-321 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution approving the tax certiorari

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 settlement between the City and Community Bank for the
 tax years 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026 for
 property located at 333-335 E. Water Street as set forth in
 the attached Stipulation, Consent Order and Judgment
 and authorizing Corporation Counsel to sign the
 Stipulation.

2025-322 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution approving the tax certiorari
 settlement between the City and Nexstar Broadcasting,
 Inc. for the tax years 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026
 for property located at 101 E. Water Street as set forth in
 the attached Stipulation, Consent Order and Judgment
 and authorizing Corporation Counsel to sign the
 Stipulation.

 AUDITS

2025-323 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

2025-324 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

2025-325 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

2025-326 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

2025-327 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2025-328 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nan Moss

Respectfully Submitted,




 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
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, November 3, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2025-313 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Corey Cooke regular Meeting held on Monday, October 20, 2025.

 Sponsored by Mayor Mandell - CM Cooke absent

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

2025-314 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of
 Elmira whereby Aaron J. Cleary, has been appointed to
 the position of Solid Waste Specialist I in the Department
 of Public Works, effective October 16, 2025, at a hourly
 rate of $19.34; Amy M. Gleckner, has been appointed to
 the position of Parking Enforcement Officer, effective
 October 20, 2025, at an annual salary of $34,459.00; and
 Amanda L. Lamphier, has been appointed to the position
 of Animal Control Officer, effective October 27, 2025, at
 an annual salary of $45,313.00.

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

2025-315 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 in the City's possession located at Department of Public
 Works as surplus property and authorizing the sale of the
 vehicles set forth on the attached list by way of on-line
 auction by Auctions International, Inc. or sale of vehicles
 to Pick-A-Part in Horseheads, NY.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M
 Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Corey Cooke TOTAL: 1

2025-316 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving proposed 2026 season pass rates,
 greens fees, golf car rental rates, and incidental rates,
 including new 5-day option rates, as set forth on the
 attached rate schedule effective January 1, 2026 through
 December 31, 2026.

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

2025-317 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
 intermunicipal agreement between the City and the Town
 of Southport whereby the City's Animal Control
 Department will provide animal control services for the
 Town at a cost of $39,973.00 for the calendar year 2026
 commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
 to be paid by the Town in monthly installments of
 $3,331.08; said agreement subject to approval of the
 Corporation Counsel.

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

2025-318 Act on resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Jackie Wilson contract between the City and Erway Ambulance Service,
 Inc. for the term commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026 whereby Erway will submit
 third-party bills on behalf of the City of Elmira in
 consideration of $1.00 for certain emergency medical

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 services rendered by the City of Elmira; the City
 expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to Erway for
 its thoughtful assistance.

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

2025-319 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Marc Immerman, MD to provide medical director
 services for the Elmira City Police Departments SWAT
 Team from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 at
 an annual cost of $1,500.00; said agreement subject to the
 approval of the Corporation Counsel.

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

2025-320 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Marc Immerman, MD to provide medical
 consultation services to the Elmira Fire Department and
 its Emergency Medical Services Program from January 1,
 2026 through December 31, 2026 at an annual cost of
 $4,000.00; said agreement subject to the approval of the
 Corporation Counsel.

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

2025-321 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution approving the tax certiorari
 settlement between the City and Community Bank for the
 tax years 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026 for
 property located at 333-335 E. Water Street as set forth in
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 the attached Stipulation, Consent Order and Judgment
 and authorizing Corporation Counsel to sign the
 Stipulation.

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

2025-322 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel
Mayor Mandell and act on resolution approving the tax certiorari
 settlement between the City and Nexstar Broadcasting,
 Inc. for the tax years 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026
 for property located at 101 E. Water Street as set forth in
 the attached Stipulation, Consent Order and Judgment
 and authorizing Corporation Counsel to sign the
 Stipulation.

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

2025-323 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program
Corey Cooke Audit.

 Sponsored by Mayor Mandell - CM Cooke absent

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

2025-324 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

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

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 ABSENT: Corey Cooke TOTAL: 1

2025-325 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

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

2025-326 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.

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

2025-327 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy

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

2025-328 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nan Moss

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




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