Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council Meeting Minutes RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING 2026-76 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2026. 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 2026-77 Received communication from the City Manager and act Joseph Duffy on resolution reporting the Personnel Actions for the City of Elmira, whereby Timothy E. Overly, has been appointed to the position of Fire Chief, effective March 16, 2026, at an annual salary of $118,241.00; Dylan J. Daum elected to resign from his position as Public Works Specialist II, effective March 20, 2026; Andrew J. Mallow has elected to retire from his position as Fire Chief, effective March 21, 2026; and Joseph M. Runyan has elected to retire from his position as Police Lieutenant, effective March 23, 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 2026-78 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Andrew J. Mayor Mandell Mallow for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Fire Department for the past 27 years, and wish him well in his future. 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 1  ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-79 Act on resolution extending appreciation to Joseph M. Joseph Duffy Runyan for his service rendered to the City of Elmira Police Department for the past 12 years, and wish him well in his future. 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 2026-80 Receive communication from the Mayor and act on Mayor Mandell resolution approving the reappointment of Richard Hoskins, 61 West Hill Road, Elmira, to the City Planning Commission with the term expiring on April 30, 2029. 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 2026-81 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel Joseph Duffy and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc./Cole WG Elmira NY LLC regarding property located at 402 N. Main Street challenging the City's assessment for tax years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to the terms of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to execute the Consent Order. 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 2026-82 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel Mayor Mandell and act on resolution approving the settlement of a tax certiorari proceeding brought by Walgreen Eastern Co., 2  Inc./Niagara Villas, Inc. regarding property located at 424 S. Main Street challenging the City's assessment for tax years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026 pursuant to the terms of the Consent Order, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and authorizing Corporation Counsel to execute the Consent Order. 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 2026-83 Receive communication from the Corporation Counsel Gary Brinn and act on resolution reviewing and adopting the attached Purchasing Policy and Procedure for 2026 pursuant to Section 104-b(4) of the General Municipal Law. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-84 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution reviewing, approving and adopting the City's written Investment Policy Policies and Procedures for 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 2026-85 Act on resolution receiving Woodlawn Cemetery Gary Brinn Commission Results of Operations Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025 and placing same on file. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 3 2026-86 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Jackie Wilson resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles in the City's possession as surplus property and authorizing the sale of said vehicles set forth on the attached list by way of an on-line auction by Auctions International, Inc. or sale of the vehicles to Pick-A-Part in Horseheads, NY. 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 2026-87 Act on resolution amending and adopting City Council Mayor Mandell Rules and Procedures. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-88 Act on Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article VII, Gary Brinn Division 3, Sections 148 and 149 authorizing the removal of parking meters in certain designated areas and establishing two-hour parking in the downtown Elmira areas as shown on the parking maps attached hereto and made a part hereof, effective May 1, 2026. 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 2026-89 Act on Ordinance authorizing certain Capital items in and Jackie Wilson for the City of Elmira at a total maximum estimated cost of $6,465,029 and authorizing the issuance of $3,338,565 Bonds of said City to pay part of the costs thereof. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 4  NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-90 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Otto Environm, Inc. DBA Otto Environmental, the lowest responsible bidder meeting all bid specifications, and awarding a contract in the amount of $67,170.00 to purchase fifteen (15) cat enclosure units, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached hereto; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Otto Environm, Inc. DBA Otto Environmental; said contract subject to Corporation Counsel approval. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Nannette M Moss VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-91 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Joseph Duffy resolution approving a new two-year agreement, commencing retroactive to March 6, 2026 through March 5, 2028, between the City and Auctions International, Inc. for the sale of abandoned/impounded vehicles and miscellaneous City surplus property in the City's possession and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval. 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 2026-92 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Nan Moss resolution accepting the bid of Elmira Road Materials for RFB-373 City Hot Mix Asphalt Projects for 2026 with a total bid of $1,023,644.90, the lowest bidder meeting all bid specifications, a copy of the bid summary sheet is attached hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effect this award. 5  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 2026-93 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on Gary Brinn resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Elmira City Firefighters Local 709 mutually agreeing to a 4-yr contract commencing retroactive to January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2029, which MOU is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the MOU; said MOU subject to Corporation Counsel approval. MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 1 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Nannette M Moss, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0 ABSENT: TOTAL: 0 2026-94 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 2026-95 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program Nan Moss Audit. 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 2026-96 Act on Audit. Mayor Mandell MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 7- 0 6  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 2026-97 Act on resolution to adjourn. Joseph Duffy 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 7