Elmira City Council
Regular MeetingElmira, NY · July 14, 2026
Minutes
Elmira City Council
Meeting Minutes
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, July 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
2026-179 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss regular Meeting held on Monday, June 29, 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
2026-180 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution reporting the personnel actions for
the City of Elmira whereby Jacob R. Carrigan, Elmira,
NY has been appointed to the position of Firefighter,
effective June 29, 2026, at an annual salary of $57,808.00;
Luke B. Berry, Elmira, NY has been appointed to the
position of Firefighter, effective June 29, 2026, at an
annual salary of $57,808.00; Jonathan D. Carpenter, Pine
City, NY has been appointed to the position of Firefighter,
effective June 29, 2026, at an annual salary of $57,808.00;
Lisa A. Miller has elected to retire from her position as
Youth Program Coordinator, effective June 29, 2026; and
Jillina P. Wallace, Elmira, NY has been appointed to the
position of Youth Program Coordinator, effective June 30,
2026, at an annual salary of $46,648.00.
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
2026-181 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Lisa A. Miller
Mayor Mandell for her services rendered to the City of Elmira for the
past 32 years, and wish her well in her future.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0
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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
2026-182 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Gary Brinn and act on resolution reporting the overtime for the
Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 7 and 8 of 2026 in
the amount of $38,207.37.
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
2026-183 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Jackie Wilson and act of resolution reporting the overtime for the
Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 9 and 10 of 2026
in the amount of $24,335.56.
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
2026-184 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
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
2026-185 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Gary Brinn Audit.
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
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2026-186 Act on 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
2026-187 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Corey Cooke
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
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Agenda
Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, July 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2026-179 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss regular Meeting held on Monday, June 29, 2026.
WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR JULY 9TH, 2026.
PRESENT:
Mayor Mandell
Councilmember N. Grasso
Councilmember C. Cooke
Councilmember G. Brinn
Councilmember J. Wilson
Councilmember N. Moss
ABSENT: Councilmember J. Duffy (Excused)
PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION ON AGENDA ITEMS
IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
2026-180 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Joseph Duffy and act on resolution reporting the personnel actions for
the City of Elmira whereby Jacob R. Carrigan, Elmira,
NY has been appointed to the position of Firefighter,
effective June 29, 2026, at an annual salary of $57,808.00;
Luke B. Berry, Elmira, NY has been appointed to the
position of Firefighter, effective June 29, 2026, at an
annual salary of $57,808.00; Jonathan D. Carpenter, Pine
City, NY has been appointed to the position of Firefighter,
effective June 29, 2026, at an annual salary of $57,808.00;
Lisa A. Miller has elected to retire from her position as
Youth Program Coordinator, effective June 29, 2026; and
Jillina P. Wallace, Elmira, NY has been appointed to the
position of Youth Program Coordinator, effective June 30,
Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2026, at an annual salary of $46,648.00.
2026-181 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Lisa A. Miller
Mayor Mandell for her services rendered to the City of Elmira for the
past 32 years, and wish her well in her future.
OVERTIME REPORTS
2026-182 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Gary Brinn and act on resolution reporting the overtime for the
Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 7 and 8 of 2026 in
the amount of $38,207.37.
2026-183 Receive communication from the Interim City Manager
Jackie Wilson and act of resolution reporting the overtime for the
Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 9 and 10 of 2026
in the amount of $24,335.56.
AUDITS
2026-184 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
2026-185 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Gary Brinn Audit.
2026-186 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss
CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURN
2026-187 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Corey Cooke
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
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