Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, March 25, 2024 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2024-99 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Corey Cooke Regular Meeting held on Monday, March 11, 2024. 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 PUBLIC HEARING held this 25 th of March, 2024 for the purpose of receiving written and oral comments from the public regarding the City of Elmira’s 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. 2024-100 Received communication from the City Manager and act Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of Elmira, whereby Kamie R. Costley has elected to resign from her position as Clerk/Typist, effective February 23, 2024; Jerry E. Hewitt has elected to retire from his position as Public Works Specialist, effective March 8, 2024. 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 2024-101 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Jerry E. Council as a Whole Hewitt for his services rendered to the City of Elmira Department of Building and Grounds for the past 30 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, 1  Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2024-102 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing to receive Jackie Wilson comments from the public that the Official Zoning Map be amended by rezoning City Tax Parcel No.'s 99.12-3-28 and 99.12-3-29 from Residential to Light Industrial on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. 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 2024-103 Act on resolution reporting the results of the Elmira Nan Moss Housing Authoring election of a tenant representative to the Elmira Housing Authority, held on March 5, 2024, declaring Doreen Farr elected with a term to expire March 22, 2026. 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 Placed On Consent 2024-104 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Corey Cooke resolution to approve reappointments of Cathie Riker and Becky Bradley to the Board of the Elmira Housing Authority with terms expiring on March 22, 2029. 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 Placed On Consent 2024-105 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Joseph Duffy resolution reappointing Robert Butcher and Diane L. Janowski to the Historic Preservation Commission with 2  terms expiring on February 28, 2027. 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 Placed On Consent 2024-106 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Mayor Mandell resolution reappointing Filomena Jack to the Public Arts Commission with a term to expire on March 31, 2027. 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 Placed On Consent 2024-107 Act on resolution authorizing the Elmira Fire Department Gary Brinn to apply for the 2023 SAFER grant, said funds to be used to increase staffing to be used to place Rescue 681 on duty to provide quick response for EMS calls. 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 2024-108 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute all documents to effect a grant application through FEMA "Assistance to Firefighters Grant", which grant pertains to the replacement of two commercial gear washing machines and two gear dryers and authorizing the City Manager or the Fire Chief to execute all documents to effect the receipt of this grant. 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 3  ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2024-109 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing submission to the NYS Retirement System of form number RS2417-A pertaining to former Councilmember Franchi. 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 2024-110 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel Joseph Duffy and act on resolution designating the City as lead agency pursuant to SEQR 6NYCRR, Part 617.6 that the Bond Ordinance for the City's 2024 Capital Projects will not have an adverse impact on the environment and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to file a negative determination. 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 2024-111 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital Items in and Mayor Mandell for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost of $12,564,949 and authorizing the issuance of $3,296,500 bonds to pay part of the costs thereof. 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 2024-112 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. to provide maintenance services at Eldridge, Grove, and McKinnon Parks for 17 weeks during the 2024 spring/summer seasons at a total cost of $30,193.02; said 4  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 2024-113 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Corey Cooke resolution approving the renewal of a shared services agreement between the Department of Transportation and the City in accordance with the terms and provisions of the attached agreement for a term of June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. 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 2024-114 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Jackie Wilson resolution approving the retention of Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, PC to provide professional engineering services to the City for a term retroactively from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, said services not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00, 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 2024-115 Act on resolution approving an amendment to the DRI Corey Cooke contract (C1001097) between the City and the NYS Department of State to reallocate funds from Crane Hogan's contract to Edger Enterprise's contract "to capture more MWBE utilization so that the MWBE goals" in the City's contract with the State will be met and 5  authorizing the Mayor to sign the amendment. 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 2024-116 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 3, 4, and 5 of 2024 in the amount of $37,357.77. 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 2024-117 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 2024-118 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant Corey Cooke Program 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 2024-119 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program Mayor Mandell Audit. 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 6  ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2024-120 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 2024-121 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 7