Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, April 21, 2025 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2025-106 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Nan Moss regular Meeting held on Monday, April 7, 2025. 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 2025-107 Received communication from the City Manager and act Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of Elmira, whereby Michael T. Hintz has elected to retire from his position as Firefighter, effective March 30, 2025; and Jack H. Arnold has elected to retire from his position as Firefighter, effective April 15, 2025. 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 2025-108 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Michael T. Council as a Whole Hintz for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Fire Department for the past 21 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, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2025-109 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Jack H. Council as a Whole Arnold for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Fire 1  Department for the past 21 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, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2025-110 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Mayor Mandell resolution approving the reappointments of Joseph Mustico, 1057 North Main Street, Elmira and William Knapp, 459 West First Street, Elmira, to the City Planning Commission with terms expiring on April 30, 2028. 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 2025-111 Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission to Gary Brinn the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Municipal Parks and Recreation (MRP) Grant Program 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 2025-112 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution approving the retention of the professional services of Occustar Workplace Compliance to conduct HazMat Fire Exams and PSA Blood Testing for City Firefighters at an estimated cost to the City of $18,180.00, a copy of said estimate is attached hereto. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 7- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, 2  Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 7 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2025-113 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Jackie Wilson resolution granting Brand Park Beautification Committee permission to remove existing bricks comprising the dance floor at the Park and utilizing the bricks to design and install a flagpole monument project; the entire cost of the project including labor will be the sole responsibility of the Committee. 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 2025-114 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution awarding a contract to Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co., Inc. (Dalrymple), the lowest bidder meeting all bid specifications for the City's 2025 Hot Mix Asphalt Projects, as outlined in the attached bid summary sheet, in the total amount of $981,957.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents to effect this award. 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 2025-115 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution accepting the bid of Strategic Safety Dynamics, LLC for Bid RFB-343 New Washer Extractors with Soap Dispensers and New Drying Cabinets for the Elmira Fire Department, the lowest bidder meeting all bid specifications in the total amount of $29,050.00, with the City being responsible for 10% of the cost and to be paid from a FEMA grant awarded to the Elmira Fire Dept in the amount of $27,009.92 to assist firefighters and authorizing the Mayor to sign necessary documents to 3  effect this award. 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 2025-116 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution approving a 4-month agreement with the Town of Erin for the term May 1, 2025 through September 1, 2025 at a cost to the Town of $2,400.00 for the City to provide certain Code inspection services to the Town and authorizing the Mayor to sign such agreement; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. 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 2025-117 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Corey Cooke resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Town of Catlin whereby the City's Animal Control Department will provide animal control services as needed at a cost of $9,792.00 annually to be paid by the Town commencing May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2026; said agreement to be 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 2025-118 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Town of Ashland whereby the City's Animal Control Department will provide animal control services as needed at a cost of $6,471.49 annually to be paid by the Town commencing May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2026; said agreement subject to Corporation 4  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 2025-119 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution approving a contract with LinStar for certain IT equipment services with a term of one year commencing January 13, 2025 and expiring January 12, 2026 at a cost to the City of $1,300.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with LinStar; said contract 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 2025-120 Act on Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program Corey Cooke Audit MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2025-121 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 2025-122 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program Jackie Wilson Audit. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 7- 0 5  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 2025-123 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 2025-124 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 6