Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, February 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2026-29 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Nan Moss regular Meeting that was scheduled for January 26, 2026 but held on January 27, 2026 due to inclement weather. 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 2026-30 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of Elmira, whereby Christopher E. Moore, Elmira, NY, has been appointed to the position of Solid Waste Specialist I, at an hourly rate of $20.01, effective January 20, 2026. 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 2026-31 Gary Brinn Act on resolution announcing the election of Calvin Cady and Gordon Austin to serve on the committee for the Administration of Foreign Insurance Tax monies until December 31, 2028. 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 1 2026-32 Act on resolution designating the polling places for the Jackie Wilson Elmira Housing Authority election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to elect a tenant as a member of the Elmira Housing Authority to serve for a period of two years. 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 2026-33 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Chemung County Planning Department's purchase, install, and maintenance of a bus shelter within the City's right-of-way at or near the corner of Thompson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as depicted on the attached proposed shelter plans. 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 2026-34 Act on a resolution censuring Councilmember Nicholas Mayor Mandell Grasso for conduct detrimental to the City and unbecoming of an elected official and he may not serve on any board or committee as a representative of the City of Elmira, nor may he travel at the City's expense for the remainder of the current City Council term. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 2 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5 NAYS: Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso TOTAL: 2 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-35 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council Joseph Duffy Rules and Procedures. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 2  NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-36 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Fire Department's purchase of a Generac SD Series Generator for Fire Station #3 on Miller Street under a NYS Office of General Services contract and to be provided by Better Power, Inc. in the amount of $50,604.57 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation required for the purchase of said generator; said documents subject to Corporation Counsel approval. 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 2026-37 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the manufacture and purchase of a Command Access Vehicle body and upfit by Stonewell Bodies and Machine, Inc. for the Fire Department Deputy Chief's vehicle (602) to carry certain EFD specialized equipment at a total cost of $87,372.00 ($40,000.00 from sale of EFD's rescue vehicle to be utilized toward the cost) and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effect the manufacture and purchase of a Command Access Vehicle body and upfit; said purchase agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. 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 2026-38 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant Joseph Duffy Program Audit. 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 3  ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-39 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit. Jackie Wilson 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 2026-40 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 2026-41 Act on 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 2026-42 Act on resolution to adjourn. Mayor Mandell MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell 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 4