Elmira City Council
Regular MeetingElmira, NY · April 25, 2023
Minutes
Elmira City Council
Meeting Minutes
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, April 24, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
2023-133 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, April 10, 2023.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-134 Act on resolution designating a Polling Place and
Joseph Duffy appointing Election Inspectors pursuant to the Water
Department Act of 1950 for the purpose of electing One
(1) Water Commissioner for a One year term, said
Election to be held on June 6, 2023.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-135 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a Supplemental Agreement with
Erdman Anthony to provide engineering services
pertaining to the redevelopment/redesign of a portion of
Riverfront Park extending from Clemens Center Parkway
easterly to the Lake Street (East Water Street
Rejuvenation Project PIN #6755.13) at a cost to the City of
$87,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Supplemental Agreement; said Supplemental Agreement
subject to Corporation Counsel approval.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
1
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-136 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.
(NYSID) to provide janitorial maintenance services at
Eldridge Park, Grove Park and McKinnon Park for 17
weeks during the 2023 spring and summer seasons from
May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024 at a cost to the City of
$28,861.67, plus $35.66 per hour for special events and
rentals; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
approval.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-137 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving a payment of $25,789.39 to Officer
Michael Collins, which payment represents back wages
due Officer Collins for the period he was on General
Municipal Law Section 207-c disability status commencing
September 3, 2010 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Settlement Agreement Addendum attached hereto and
made a part hereof; said Addendum subject to
Corporation Counsel approval.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-138 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an inspection contract with Davis-
Ulmer Fire Protection for a term of one (1) year
commencing June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024 at a
total annual cost of $1,800.00 ($450.00 quarterly) and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the inspection
renewal agreement; said agreement subject to
Corporation Counsel approval.
2
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-139 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-140 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-141 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-142 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-143 Act on Audit.
3
Joseph Duffy
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
2023-144 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nick Grasso
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nick Grasso VOTE: 5- 0
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
NAYS: TOTAL: 0
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Mark A Franchi, Tory Kitching TOTAL: 2
4
Agenda
Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, April 24, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2023-133 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Monday, April 10, 2023.
FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
2023-134 Act on resolution designating a Polling Place and
Joseph Duffy appointing Election Inspectors pursuant to the Water
Department Act of 1950 for the purpose of electing One
(1) Water Commissioner for a One year term, said
Election to be held on June 6, 2023.
AGREEMENTS
2023-135 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution approving a Supplemental Agreement with
Erdman Anthony to provide engineering services
pertaining to the redevelopment/redesign of a portion of
Riverfront Park extending from Clemens Center Parkway
easterly to the Lake Street (East Water Street
Rejuvenation Project PIN #6755.13) at a cost to the City of
$87,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Supplemental Agreement; said Supplemental Agreement
subject to Corporation Counsel approval.
2023-136 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.
(NYSID) to provide janitorial maintenance services at
Eldridge Park, Grove Park and McKinnon Park for 17
weeks during the 2023 spring and summer seasons from
May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024 at a cost to the City of
$28,861.67, plus $35.66 per hour for special events and
Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
rentals; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
approval.
2023-137 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving a payment of $25,789.39 to Officer
Michael Collins, which payment represents back wages
due Officer Collins for the period he was on General
Municipal Law Section 207-c disability status commencing
September 3, 2010 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Settlement Agreement Addendum attached hereto and
made a part hereof; said Addendum subject to
Corporation Counsel approval.
2023-138 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution approving an inspection contract with Davis-
Ulmer Fire Protection for a term of one (1) year
commencing June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024 at a
total annual cost of $1,800.00 ($450.00 quarterly) and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the inspection
renewal agreement; said agreement subject to
Corporation Counsel approval.
AUDITS
2023-139 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Nick Grasso
2023-140 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Joseph Duffy Program Audit.
2023-141 Act on Downtown Revitalization Initiative Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
2023-142 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.
2023-143 Act on Audit.
Joseph Duffy
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURN
Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
2023-144 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Nick Grasso
Respectfully Submitted,
Angela J. Williams
City Clerk
Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644