Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, February 13, 2023 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2023-48 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, January 30, 2023. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-49 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Joseph Duffy resolution recommending the appointment of Charles Shaffer, 743 Garden Road, Elmira to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Corey Cooke, said term expiring on April 30, 2024 and further reappointing Joseph Mustico, 1057 N. Main Street, Elmira and William Knapp, 459 W. First Street, Elmira with terms expiring on April 30, 2025 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-50 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Mayor Mandell resolution announcing the reappointment of Joseph Derito, 966 Hoffman Street, Elmira and Carl Vallely, 507 W. Church Street Elmira to the Historic Preservation Commission with terms expiring on February 28, 2025 and February 28, 2026, respectively. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 1 2023-51 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution announcing the Personnel Action for the City of Elmira whereby Joshua Woodard has been appointed to the position of Working Supervisor in the Public Works Buildings and Grounds Department, effective February 6, 2023, at an annual salary of $62,130.63. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-52 Act on resolution designating the places in each Election Joseph Duffy District of the City Voters to vote in Primary Elections and General Elections. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-53 Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady Mayor Mandell and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the Administration of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax monies until December 31, 2025. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-54 Act on resolution designating the polling places for the Nan Moss Elmira Housing Authority Election on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing Authority to serve a period of two years. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2 2023-55 Act on resolution rejecting bid submitted by George E. Joseph Duffy Ley Co for the Mark Twain Golf Course Irrigation System Installation Project. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-56 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution awarding a contract to Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co., Inc. as the successful bidder meeting all bid specifications in the total amount of $735,486.50 for the 2023 City Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Projects, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached hereto; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-57 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Mayor Mandell resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Vacri Construction Corporation to lease a City-owned vacant parcel located at the intersection of Home and Erie Streets (commonly known as 100 E. LaFrance Street - Tax Map Parcel No. 99.12-2-1.11) for the storage of equipment and materials/supplies for a maximum term of thirty (30) months at a monthly rental of $700.00; said lease agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-58 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire 3  Department for pay periods 25 and 26 of 2022 in the amount of $26,805.45 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-59 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the overtime for the Elmira Fire Department for pay periods 1 and 2 of 2023 in the amount of $19,960.36. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-60 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit. Nan Moss MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-61 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant Mayor Mandell Program Audit. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-62 Act on Community Development Downtown Revitalization Joseph Duffy Initiative. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 4  ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-63 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program Mayor Mandell Audit. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-64 Act on American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Audit. Joseph Duffy MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-65 Act on American Rescue Plan Commercial Rehab Audit. Nan Moss MOTION: SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-66 Act On Audit. Mayor Mandell MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 2023-67 Act on resolution to adjourn. Joseph Duffy MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi, Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 6 5 NAYS: TOTAL: 0 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1 6