Elmira City Council
Regular MeetingElmira, NY · October 24, 2023
Minutes
Elmira City Council
Meeting Minutes
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, October 23, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
2023-329 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, 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
PUBLIC HEARING for the purpose of receiving
comments from the public regarding the proposed closure
and abandonment of a portion of Howard Street.
PUBLIC HEARING for the purpose of receiving
comments from the public regarding the amendment to
the Official Zoning Map by rezoning City Parcel No.
99.16-4-17.1 (4.4 acres) from Residence P District to
Residence A District.
2023-330 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Mayor Mandell November 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comment
on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to Amend Section
214 of the City Charter.
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
2023-331 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reviewing and adopting the attached City's
proposed, revised Purchasing Policy and Procedure.
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 1
AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Mark A Franchi,
Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 5
1
NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
ABSENT: Tory Kitching TOTAL: 1
2023-332 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
Department for pay periods 10 - 20 of 2023 in the amount
of $208,686.25.
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
2023-333 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke 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
2023-334 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
2023-335 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.
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
2023-336 Act on American Rescue Plan City Welcome Signs Audit.
Joseph Duffy
2
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
2023-337 Act on Audit.
Corey Cooke
MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke 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
2023-338 Act on resolution to adjourn.
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
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Agenda
Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, October 23, 2023 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2023-329 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Nan Moss Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING for the purpose of receiving
comments from the public regarding the proposed closure
and abandonment of a portion of Howard Street.
PUBLIC HEARING for the purpose of receiving
comments from the public regarding the amendment to
the Official Zoning Map by rezoning City Parcel No.
99.16-4-17.1 (4.4 acres) from Residence P District to
Residence A District.
RESOLUTIONS
2023-330 Act on resolution scheduling a public hearing on
Mayor Mandell November 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comment
on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to Amend Section
214 of the City Charter.
2023-331 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution reviewing and adopting the attached City's
proposed, revised Purchasing Policy and Procedure.
LOCAL LAW
OVERTIME REPORTS
2023-332 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
Department for pay periods 10 - 20 of 2023 in the amount
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of $208,686.25.
AUDITS
2023-333 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Corey Cooke
2023-334 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Mayor Mandell Program Audit.
2023-335 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Nan Moss Audit.
2023-336 Act on American Rescue Plan City Welcome Signs Audit.
Joseph Duffy
2023-337 Act on Audit.
Corey Cooke
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURN
2023-338 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell
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