Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, May 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2026-125 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2026. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-126 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of Elmira, whereby Zachary R. Pugh elected to resign from his position as Police Officer, effective April 28, 2026; and Richard W. Pacheco, Elmira, NY has been appointed to the position of Solid Waste Specialist II in the Department of Public Works, effective May 6, 2026, at an hourly rate of $20.91. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson, Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-127 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution approving and accepting the donation of a bullet and stab protective vest from Invested Interest in K9's, Inc. for Elmira Police K9 Officer Grady at no cost to the City and expressing the City's sincere appreciation for the donation. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 1 2026-128 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution referring a proposed amendment to Appendices B and B-1 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to the City Planning Commission and County Planning Board for their review and recommendations, a copy of the proposed ordinance is attached hereto. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-129 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell 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. WITHDRAWN 2026-130 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell 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. WITHDRAWN 2026-131 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc. to provide maintenance services to Eldridge, Grove and McKinnon Parks for 17 weeks during the 2026 Spring/Summer season retroactive to May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 at a cost to the City of $35,646.62 with special 2  events/additional hours at a cost of $42.02/hr, a copy of the Request for Price Concurrence is attached hereto; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-132 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant Jackie Wilson Program Audit. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-133 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit. Nan Moss MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-134 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit. Gary Brinn MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-135 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program Jackie Wilson Audit. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 3  ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-136 Act on Audit. Joseph Duffy MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 2026-137 Act on resolution to adjourn. Nan Moss MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 4