Elmira, MO

Elmira City Council

The Elmira City Council will vote on several items, including a $340,756.50 purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras and related equipment, paid over five years. They will also consider referring an ordinance to amend ADU regulations to the planning commission, reject bids for the Centertown Parking Garage elevator project, and accept a $200,550.40 state grant for victim services. The agenda includes a public hearing on the city's annual performance report (CAPER) and multiple audits.

• Resolution 2026-220: Approve $340,756.50 purchase of body cameras and equipment from Axon Enterprises for Elmira Police Department
• Resolution 2026-216: Refer proposed ordinance amending Appendices B and B-1 on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to Planning Commission and County Planning Board
• Resolution 2026-217: Reject all bids for Elevator Modernization Project at Centertown Parking Garage due to costs exceeding available funds
• Resolution 2026-218: Accept $200,550.40 from NYS Office of Victim Services for 2-year grant (Oct 2026–Sep 2028) with $100,752.08 cash match
• Personnel actions: appointments include Fire Captain ($102,292), Deputy Fire Chief ($108,058), Fire Lieutenant ($92,345), and Kennel Worker ($32,911)

The Elmira City Council approved a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for body cameras and related equipment for the police department, totaling $340,756.50 with annual payments over five years. The council also approved several personnel appointments, including a new Fire Captain, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Lieutenant, and Kennel Worker. A proposed ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units was referred to the Planning Commission and County Planning Board for review. All bids for the Centertown Parking Garage elevator modernization were rejected because they exceeded available funds.

• Approved $340,756.50 body camera purchase from Axon Enterprises (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments: Fire Captain Calvin T. Cady ($102,292), Deputy Fire Chief Matthew P. Harvey ($108,058), Fire Lieutenant John P. Vasquez ($92,345), Kennel Worker Brynne T. Stermer ($32,911) (7-0)
• Referred ADU ordinance amendment to Planning Commission and County Planning Board (6-1)
• Rejected all bids for Centertown Parking Garage elevator modernization (7-0)
• Approved receipt of $200,550.40 NYS Office of Victim Services grant (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 25, Article VII, Division 4, Section 25-155 (7-0)
• Approved audits for Vacant Rental Grant, Lead Hazard Reduction, CDBG, and general audit (7-0 each)

Elmira City Council

The Elmira City Council is meeting to act on several resolutions, including a $340,756.50 purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, a $200,550.40 state grant for victim services, and a proposed ordinance amendment on accessory dwelling units. The council will also hold a public hearing on the city's 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and consider personnel appointments, bid rejection, and audits.

• Purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for body cameras and equipment totaling $340,756.50, with annual payments of $68,151.30 from 2027 to 2032
• Resolution to reject all bids for the Elevator Modernization Project at Centertown Parking Garage due to costs exceeding available funds
• Receipt of $200,550.40 from NYS Office of Victim Services for a 2-year grant, with city matching funds of $100,752.08 cash
• Proposed ordinance amendment to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), referred to planning boards for review
• Personnel appointments: Fire Captain Calvin T. Cady ($102,292), Deputy Fire Chief Matthew P. Harvey ($108,058), Fire Lieutenant John P. Vasquez ($92,345), and Kennel Worker Brynne T. Stermer ($32,911)

Elmira City Council

The Elmira City Council is meeting to act on routine personnel actions, including retirements in the fire department and a new police officer appointment, along with several resolutions and agreements. Items include declaring surplus vehicles for auction, purchasing a mower for the golf course, granting an easement for a water flushing station, and hiring an engineering firm for fire headquarters renovations. The agenda also includes multiple audit reports and a public hearing on the city's annual performance report.

• Retirements of Deputy Fire Chief William M. Gillette and Firefighter Brent P. Jensen; appointment of Brian J. Evans as Police Officer at $65,922.47 annual salary
• Purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D mower for Mark Twain Golf Course at $45,036.50
• Retention of Hunt Engineers for fire headquarters renovations: $12,250 schematic design, $8,120 building survey, $1,500 expenses
• Declaring abandoned vehicles as surplus for auction or sale to Horseheads Pick-A-Part
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

The Elmira City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0), including personnel actions (retirements and a new police officer), a resolution of appreciation, scheduling a public hearing, declaring surplus vehicles for sale, purchasing a mower, granting an easement, and retaining engineering services. Several audits were also approved on consent.

• Approved personnel actions: Deputy Fire Chief William M. Gillette and Firefighter Brent P. Jensen retired; Brian J. Evans appointed Police Officer at $65,922.47 (5-0)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for William M. Gillette's 29 years of service (5-0)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Brent P. Jensen's 22 years of service (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (5-0)
• Declared abandoned/impounded vehicles as surplus and authorized sale via Auctions International or Horseheads Pick-A-Part (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D mower for Mark Twain Golf Course at $45,036.50 (5-0)
• Approved easement to City for Elmira Water Board flushing station on Notre Dame High School property (5-0)
• Retained Hunt Engineers for Fire Department Headquarters renovations: $12,250 schematic design, $8,120 building survey/10-yr plan, plus $1,500 expenses (5-0)

Elmira City Council

The Elmira City Council will consider a series of resolutions including personnel actions (retirements and a new police officer appointment), declaring abandoned vehicles as surplus for auction or sale, purchasing a mower for the golf course, granting an easement to the Elmira Water Board, and retaining engineering services for fire department renovations. The council will also act on audits of the Vacant Rental Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, and Community Development Block Grant Program, and schedule a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

• Appointment of Brian J. Evans as Police Officer at $65,922.47/year
• Purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D mower for Mark Twain Golf Course at $45,036.50
• Retention of Hunt Engineers for fire department HQ renovations at $12,250 (schematic design) plus $8,120 (building survey and 10-yr capital plan)
• Easement to Elmira Water Board for flushing station on Notre Dame High School property
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

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The Elmira City Council will consider several personnel appointments and the 2025 Audited Financial Report. The body is also reviewing license extensions for Dunn Field and Clemens Square, as well as a contract for employee assistance services.

• Appointment of two Public Works Specialists at $20.01/hour and one Police Officer at $65,922.00 annually
• One-year extension of the Dunn Field license agreement with Elmira Amateur Baseball Club, LLC through October 13, 2027
• Agreement with Southern Tier Counseling Center, LLC for Employee Assistance Program services at a cost of $5,025.00
• Police Department overtime payments totaling $120,429.19 across four pay periods
• First Amendment to the Clemens Square License and Property Access Agreement regarding reimbursement thresholds of $69,639.72

The Council approved several new city employee appointments and the 2025 Audited Financial Report. Other actions included extending a baseball club license and approving police overtime payments.

• Appointed Preston R. Hauver and Xavier A. Jones as Public Works Specialists ($20.01/hr) and Jack P. Chapman as Police Officer ($65,922/yr) (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Audited Financial Report and authorized closing 2025 books (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Elmira Amateur Baseball Club, LLC use of Dunn Field through Oct 13, 2027 (6-1)
• Approved MOU for changes to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Civil Service Employees Association, Local 1000, Unit #6531 (7-0)
• Approved $5,025 agreement with Southern Tier Counseling Center, LLC for Employee Assistance Program services (7-0)
• Approved Elmira Police Department overtime for pay periods 9-12 totaling $110,429.19 (7-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant Program, and general audits (7-0)
• Withdrew First Amendment to Clemens Square License and Property Access Agreement

Elmira City Council

The City Council will consider several personnel appointments, including two public works specialists and a police officer. They will also act on a one-year extension of the license agreement for Dunn Field with the Elmira Amateur Baseball Club, a new memorandum of understanding with the CSEA union covering 2027-2028, and a contract with Southern Tier Counseling for employee assistance services. Additionally, they will review the 2025 audited financial report and approve police overtime for recent pay periods.

• Personnel appointments: Preston R. Hauver and Xavier A. Preston as Public Works Specialists at $20.01/hour; Jack P. Chapman as Police Officer at $65,922/year
• One-year extension of license agreement with Elmira Amateur Baseball Club for use of Dunn Field through October 13, 2027
• Approval of MOU amending collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Local 1000, Unit #6531, effective January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028
• Agreement with Southern Tier Counseling Center for Employee Assistance Program at $5,025 for August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
• First amendment to Clemens Square License Agreement holding $69,639.62 in reimbursement obligations in abeyance until costs are incurred

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The Elmira City Council will vote on resolutions to appoint three new firefighters and a youth program coordinator, each with specified annual salaries. Members will also review and act on overtime reports for the fire department totaling over $62,000 across four pay periods. Additionally, the council will approve audit findings for lead hazard reduction, community development block grants, and a general city audit.

• Appointment of three firefighters at $57,808.00 annual salary each
• Appointment of a Youth Program Coordinator at $46,648.00 annual salary
• Fire Department overtime reports totaling $38,207.37 and $24,335.56
• Approval of Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit
• Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program Audit

The City Council approved several personnel appointments and retirements, including three new firefighters. The council also approved two reports regarding fire department overtime pay periods.

• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Jacob R. Carrigan, Luke B. Berry, and Jonathan D. Carpenter as Firefighters at $57,808.00 annual salary (7-0)
• Approved retirement of Lisa A. Miller as Youth Program Coordinator (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Jillina P. Wallace as Youth Program Coordinator at $46,648.00 annual salary (7-0)
• Approved appreciation for Lisa A. Miller's 32 years of service (7-0)
• Approved Fire Department overtime report for pay periods 7 and 8 totaling $38,207.37 (7-0)
• Approved Fire Department overtime report for pay periods 9 and 10 totaling $24,335.56 (7-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit (7-0)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 29 de junio y acciones de personal, incluyendo el nombramiento de nuevos bomberos y un Coordinador del Programa Juvenil. El organismo también actuará sobre resoluciones relacionadas con las horas extras del Departamento de Bomberos de Elmira y auditorías para programas de subvenciones.

• Nombrar a Jacob R. Carrigan, Luke B. Berry y Jonathan D. Carpenter como Bomberos con un salario anual de $57,808.00
• Nombrar a Jillina P. Wallace como Coordinadora del Programa Juvenil con un salario anual de $46,648.00
• Extender agradecimiento a Lisa A. Miller por 32 años de servicio
• Actuar sobre los informes de horas extras del Departamento de Bomberos de Elmira que totalizan $62,542.93
• Actuar sobre las auditorías para los programas Lead Hazard Reduction Grant y Community Development Block Grant

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira considerará una resolución para trasladar a todos los funcionarios, empleados y jubilados de la ciudad del Plan Platinum al Plan de Salud de Deducible Alto Gold (Gold High Deductible Health Plan) a partir del 1 de enero de 2027. El concejo también votará sobre una política de FOIL que requiere la publicación mensual de los solicitantes de registros, aprobará una subvención GIVE XIII de $254,035 para el departamento de policía y actuará sobre varios nombramientos de personal y auditorías de programas.

• Resolución 2026-172 para trasladar la cobertura médica de la ciudad del plan Platinum al plan Gold HDHP a partir del 1 de enero de 2027
• Resolución 2026-171 adoptando una política de FOIL que requiere la publicación mensual de los nombres de los solicitantes
• Acuerdo 2026-173 aprobando un acuerdo intermunicipal para la subvención GIVE XIII ($254,035) para el Elmira Police Department
• Acción de personal 2026-169 nombrando a Kimberlee Balok Middaugh como Directora de Personal a tiempo parcial ($35,880/año) y a Janeah Thomas como Contadora ($68,508/año)
• Nombramiento 2026-170 de Olivia Furness a la Board of Assessment Review hasta septiembre de 2029

The Council approved several personnel actions, including two new staff appointments. They also authorized an intermunicipal agreement for a $254,035 police grant and approved a shift in health insurance coverage to the Gold High Deductible Health Plan effective January 1, 2027.

• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Kimberlee Balok Middaugh as part-time Personnel Director (7-0)
• Appointed Janeah Thomas as Accountant (7-0)
• Appointed Olivia Furness to the Board of Assessment Review (7-0)
• Approved move from Platinum Plan to Gold High Deductible Health Plan effective January 1, 2027 (6-1)
• Approved $254,035 GIVE XIII Initiative Project Grant for Elmira Police Department (7-0)
• Approved Vacant Rental Improvement Program Audit (7-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Program Audit (7-0)

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El concejo votará sobre un contrato de $1.86M para un estacionamiento, cambios de personal que incluyen nuevos jefes adjuntos de bomberos y la jubilación del administrador de la ciudad, así como varios otros acuerdos y ordenanzas.

• Adjudicar contratos para las Mejoras de la Fase II del Estacionamiento de Centertown: Crane-Hogan Structural Systems ($947,300), Matco Electrical ($6,700), Kimble ($894,400 más $12,000 alternativa) – total ~$1.86M
• Nombrar a Andrew D. Johnson y Scott J. Ruhmel como Jefes Adjuntos de Bomberos (salarios de $109,125 y $110,416), además de otros nombramientos de personal de la ciudad y de bomberos
• Aceptar la jubilación del Administrador de la Ciudad P. Michael Collins y aprobar resoluciones de agradecimiento para los empleados de la ciudad y de bomberos que se jubilan
• Ordenanza para enmendar la Ordenanza de Zonificación (Apéndice B, Artículo IV, Sección 413(b)) y el Código de Ordenanzas (Capítulo VIII, Artículo II, División 26, Sección 8-247)
• Aprobar el acuerdo con USDA APHIS Wildlife Services para el manejo de gansos en Eldridge Lake con un costo de $2,800

The council approved a $1.86 million contract for the Centertown Parking Garage Phase II improvements, awarded to three contractors. It also approved personnel actions including the retirement of City Manager P. Michael Collins and appointment of interim replacements, mandated annual sexual harassment training for elected officials, and authorized a $50,000 comprehensive plan review.

• Awarded $1.86M in parking garage improvement contracts to Crane-Hogan, Matco, and Kimble (6-0, Grasso abstain)
• Approved personnel actions including appointment of new deputy fire chiefs and interim city chamberlain (7-0)
• Accepted Water Board election results, declaring Robert L. Briggs elected (7-0)
• Mandated annual sexual harassment training for elected officials with compensation withheld for non-compliance (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment (7-0) and code amendment (6-1, Grasso nay)
• Authorized $2,800 agreement with USDA for goose management at Eldridge Lake (7-0)
• Selected LaBella Associates for comprehensive plan review, up to $50,000 (7-0)
• Extended contract with NYSID for one year at $64,130.52 (7-0)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira votará sobre un acuerdo de impugnaciones de tasación para el Mark Twain Golf Course, estableciendo un valor de $1.15 millones. El concejo también considerará el nombramiento de Charmain Cattan como gerente municipal interino, la adjudicación de contratos para generadores en dos estaciones de bomberos y la aprobación de horas extras de la policía por $170,724.84. Varias auditorías y una renovación de licencia de estacionamiento están en la agenda.

• Resolución para resolver las impugnaciones de tasación del Mark Twain Golf Course en $1,150,000 (2026-139)
• Ordenanza para nombrar a Charmain Cattan como Gerente Municipal Interino a partir del 13 de junio de 2026 (2026-141)
• Adjudicación de contrato de $54,910 a Diversified Wireless para un generador en la sede del Fire Dept (2026-143)
• Adjudicación de contrato de $45,780 a Diversified Wireless para un generador en la Fire Station #3 (2026-144)
• Aprobación de $170,724.84 en horas extras de la policía para los periodos de pago 1-8 de 2026 (2026-146)

The City Council appointed an interim city manager and approved several infrastructure contracts, including generator installations for fire stations. The council also authorized police overtime payments and a settlement regarding the Mark Twain Golf Course assessment.

• Appointed Charmain Cattan as Interim City Manager effective June 13, 2026 (6-1)
• Approved $54,910 contract with Diversified Wireless, Inc. for generator at Fire Dept Headquarters (7-0)
• Approved $45,780 contract with Diversified Wireless, Inc. for generator at Fire Station #3 (7-0)
• Approved $170,724.84 in overtime for Elmira Police Department for pay periods 1-8 of 2026 (7-0)
• Approved settlement for Mark Twain Golf Course assessment at $1,150,000 full market value (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 gift from James Capriotti for security cameras in Centertown Parking Garage (7-0)
• Renewed one-year right-of-way parking license for RS Food Mart, Inc. for $550 (7-0)
• Approved records of attendance for City Council Workshops (6-1)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira votará sobre varias resoluciones, incluyendo la remisión de una propuesta de enmienda al código de unidades de vivienda accesorias (ADU) de la ciudad a la comisión de planificación, la adjudicación de contratos para la instalación de generadores en dos estaciones de bomberos por un total de $100,690, y la aprobación de un contrato de mantenimiento de parques por $35,646.62. El concejo también aceptará la donación de un chaleco protector contra balas y puñaladas para un oficial K9 de la policía y actuará sobre acciones de personal y múltiples auditorías de programas de subvenciones.

• Propuesta de enmienda a los Apéndices B y B-1 del Código de Ordenanzas con respecto a las Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADUs) remitida a la Comisión de Planificación de la Ciudad y a la Junta de Planificación del Condado
• Adjudicar contrato de $54,910 a Diversified Wireless, Inc. para la instalación de generadores en la Sede del Departamento de Bomberos de Elmira (RFB-374)
• Adjudicar contrato de $45,780 a Diversified Wireless, Inc. para la instalación de generadores en la Estación de Bomberos de Elmira #3 (RFB-375)
• Aceptar la donación de un chaleco protector contra balas y puñaladas de Invested Interest in K9's, Inc. para el Oficial K9 de la Policía de Elmira Grady sin costo alguno
• Autorizar un acuerdo de servicios de mantenimiento de $35,646.62 con NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc. para los parques Eldridge, Grove y McKinnon (17 semanas, retroactivo al 1 de mayo de 2026)

The Elmira City Council voted 6-0 to refer a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to the City Planning Commission and County Planning Board for review and recommendations. The council also approved personnel actions, accepted a donated K9 vest, awarded a park maintenance contract, and approved several grant program audits. Two generator installation contracts were withdrawn from consideration.

• Approved resolution dispensing with minutes of May 4 meeting (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions: police officer resignation and solid waste specialist appointment (6-0)
• Accepted donation of bullet/stab protective vest for K9 Officer Grady from Invested Interest in K9's, Inc. (6-0)
• Referred proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance amendment to Planning Commission and County Planning Board (6-0)
• Withdrew two generator installation contracts (Fire Headquarters and Station #3)
• Approved $35,646.62 maintenance contract with NYS Industries for the Disabled for Eldridge, Grove, and McKinnon Parks (6-0)
• Approved audits for Anti Displacement Learning Network, Vacant Rental, Lead Hazard Reduction, Community Development Block Grant, and a general audit (6-0 each)
• Approved meeting adjournment (6-0)

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El Concejo Municipal actuará sobre una resolución para prohibir la construcción de centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación y considerará la presentación del Plan de Acción Anual CDBG y HOME 2026-2027. Otros puntos incluyen un acuerdo de certificación fiscal para las propiedades en 209 Mount Zoar St y 119 West 2nd St, un acuerdo de servicios compartidos con el Town of Erin para servicios de inspección de códigos ($2,472), y nombramientos para la Junta de Revisión de Evaluación.

• Resolución 2026-116: intención de prohibir la construcción de centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación de la ciudad
• Resolución 2026-115: autorizar la presentación del Plan de Acción Anual CDBG y HOME 2026-2027 al HUD
• Resolución 2026-117: liquidar la certificación fiscal para las propiedades de 209 Mount Zoar St y 119 West 2nd St (RAD NY Elmira)
• Resolución 2026-120: acuerdo de servicios compartidos de 4 meses con el Town of Erin para servicios de inspección de códigos, costo $2,472
• Ordenanza 2026-118: delegar poder al City Chamberlain para emitir Notas Anticipadas de Impuestos

The City Council approved an 18-month moratorium on issuing zoning and building permits for data centers and their accessory structures, by a 5-1 vote. The council also appointed Bruce Stanko to the Board of Assessment Review, authorized submission of the city's 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME Action Plan to HUD, and approved a tax certiorari settlement for two properties. Several routine audits and administrative resolutions were passed, most unanimously.

• Approved 18-month moratorium on data center permits (5-1)
• Appointed Bruce Stanko to Board of Assessment Review (6-0)
• Authorized submission of 2026-2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan to HUD (6-0)
• Approved settlement of tax certiorari for 209 Mount Zoar St and 119 West 2nd St (6-0)
• Delegated to City Chamberlain authority to issue Tax Anticipation Notes (6-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Town of Erin for code enforcement (6-0)
• Accepted Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit (6-0)
• Accepted Community Development Block Grant Program Audit (5-0, 1 abstention)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira considerará una ordenanza que delega autoridad al City Chamberlain para emitir notas de anticipo de impuestos. También votarán sobre contratos que incluyen un proyecto de drenaje de $68,500 en Clemens Square, el diseño de un splash pad de $12,000 en Brand Park y una transferencia de $1 de cuatro tasers desde Corning. Las acciones de personal incluyen la promoción de un capitán de policía con un salario de $133,034 y otros nombramientos. El concejo también aprobará acuerdos intermunicipales de control de animales con los municipios de Ashland y Catlin.

• Ordenanza para delegar la autoridad de emisión de notas de anticipo de impuestos (2026-100)
• Proyecto de Drenaje de Clemens Square adjudicado a Nelson & Streeter Construction por $68,500 (2026-102)
• Diseño de Splash Pad en Brand Park con Fagan Engineers por $12,000 (2026-103)
• Nombramiento de Capitán de Policía: Joshua J. Pratt con un salario anual de $133,034 (2026-99)
• Acuerdos de control de animales: Municipio de Ashland ($6,471/año) y Municipio de Catlin ($9,792/año) (2026-104/105)

The Elmira City Council approved a $68,500 drainage project contract and a $12,000 splash pad engineering contract. They also approved personnel appointments and intermunicipal agreements for animal control services.

• Approved $68,500 Clemens Square Drainage Project contract (7-0)
• Approved $12,000 Splash Pad engineering contract (6-1)
• Approved Police Captain appointment ($133,034.44 salary)
• Approved Police Lieutenant appointment ($123,560.98 salary)
• Approved Police Sergeant appointment ($114,080.29 salary)
• Approved Animal Control agreement with Town of Ashland ($6,471.49/yr)
• Approved Animal Control agreement with Town of Catlin ($9,792.00/yr)
• Approved Fire Department overtime payment ($57,904.55)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira actuará sobre una ordenanza de bonos que autoriza hasta $6,465,029 para mejoras de capital, con $3,338,565 en bonos. También votarán sobre el nombramiento de Timothy E. Overly como Jefe de Bomberos con un salario anual de $118,241, aprobarán un nuevo contrato de cuatro años con Elmira City Firefighters Local 709, y resolverán procedimientos de certificación fiscal con Walgreens para las propiedades en 402 N. Main Street y 424 S. Main Street. Otros puntos incluyen la eliminación de parquímetros en áreas designadas del centro y el establecimiento de estacionamiento de dos horas, así como la adjudicación de contratos para asfalto caliente ($1,023,644.90) y unidades de cercado para gatos ($67,170).

• Nombramiento de Timothy E. Overly como Jefe de Bomberos con $118,241 al año
• Ordenanza que autoriza $6,465,029 en artículos de capital y $3,338,565 en bonos
• Resolución de procedimientos de certificación fiscal con Walgreen Eastern Co. para 402 N. Main Street y 424 S. Main Street
• Eliminación de parquímetros y establecimiento de estacionamiento de dos horas en el centro de Elmira a partir del 1 de mayo de 2026
• Nuevo contrato de 4 años con Elmira City Firefighters Local 709 retroactivo al 1 de enero de 2026

The Elmira City Council approved a $6.47 million capital project authorization funded partly by $3.34 million in bonds. Council also approved the appointment of Timothy E. Overly as Fire Chief, settled two tax certiorari cases, removed parking meters downtown, and authorized a new firefighter union contract. All other resolutions passed mostly unanimously, with one council member voting against several items.

• Appointed Timothy Overly as Fire Chief at $118,241/yr (7-0)
• Settled tax certiorari with Walgreen Eastern Co. for 402 N. Main St (7-0)
• Settled tax certiorari with Walgreen Eastern Co./Niagara Villas for 424 S. Main St (7-0)
• Adopted amended purchasing policy (6-1)
• Adopted amended City Council rules (6-1)
• Approved ordinance removing parking meters and establishing 2-hour parking downtown effective May 1 (7-0)
• Authorized $6.47M capital projects with $3.34M bond issuance (6-1)
• Approved 4-year firefighter union contract retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 (6-1)

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El Concejo Municipal de Elmira llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para recibir comentarios sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026 para los programas CDBG y HOME. Los miembros votarán sobre una resolución que insta a la Gobernadora Hochul y a los funcionarios estatales a declarar un estado de emergencia debido al aumento de los cargos de la red eléctrica por parte de Iberdrola, Avangrid, NYSEG y RG&E, y a buscar la propiedad pública de la red. El concejo también considerará un acuerdo con Kennedy Valve, Co. para instalar dos señales de tráfico semi-actuadas en Judson Street, y actuará sobre las auditorías de los programas de Reducción de Riesgos de Plomo y de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026 de la Ciudad de Elmira para los programas CDBG y HOME
• Resolución instando a un estado de emergencia y al retorno a la propiedad pública de la red eléctrica (NYSEG/RG&E)
• Acuerdo con Kennedy Valve, Co. para la instalación de dos señales de tráfico semi-actuadas en Judson Street
• Acción sobre los resultados de la elección de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Elmira, declarando a Doreen Farr como representante de los inquilinos hasta marzo de 2028
• Auditorías: Subvención para la Reducción de Riesgos de Plomo, Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario y una auditoría general

The City Council authorized an agreement with Kennedy Valve, Co. for traffic signals on Judson Street and passed a resolution urging a state of emergency over electric grid charges. The council also approved several audits and certified a tenant representative election for the Elmira Housing Authority.

• Approved agreement with Kennedy Valve, Co. for two semi actuated traffic signals on Judson Street (7-0)
• Approved resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency over electric grid charges (7-0)
• Declared Doreen Farr elected as Elmira Housing Authority tenant representative (7-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit (7-0)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Program Audit (7-0)
• Approved Audit (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Elmira votará sobre el presupuesto municipal y la recaudación fiscal de 2026, que suma $46,720,344 en asignaciones y una recaudación fiscal de $17,762,561. El concejo también programará una audiencia pública para el Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 para subvenciones federales en bloque, considerará renombramientos para la Public Arts Commission y la Housing Authority, y aprobará una solicitud de subvención para servicios a víctimas. Otras acciones incluyen un acuerdo de servicio de software e informes de horas extras del departamento de bomberos.

• Resolución para recaudar $17,762,561 mediante impuestos para 2026 y adoptar un presupuesto de $46,720,344
• Programación de audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual CDBG y HOME 2026-2027
• Renombramiento de Lynne Rusinko para la Public Arts Commission (término hasta 2029)
• Nueva solicitud de subvención a la NYS Office of Victim Services por $336,354 durante 2 años
• Acuerdo de servicio suplementario con Tyler Technologies para almacenamiento en la nube por $12,732.78

The Elmira City Council approved the 2026 city budget, a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant funds, and appointments to the Public Arts and Housing Authorities. The meeting also approved various grant applications, software agreements, and audit reports.

• Approved 2026 city budget ($46.7M) and tax levy ($17.8M) (4-1)
• Approved reappointment of Lynne Rusinko to Public Arts Commission (4-1)
• Approved appointments to Elmira Housing Authority (5-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for 2026-2027 Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved NYS Victim Services grant application ($336,354) (5-0)
• Approved supplemental software agreement with Tyler Technologies ($12,732.78) (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department overtime report ($75,109.86) (5-0)
• Approved audit reports for Lead Hazard Reduction and CDBG programs (5-0)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará varios acuerdos y renombramientos, incluyendo un contrato de $55,711.83 por servicios adicionales de patrullaje policial proporcionados a la Elmira Housing Authority. Otros puntos incluyen un renombramiento en la Historic Preservation Commission, un contrato de equipo de TI, un suplemento para la reparación de tuberías de drenaje e informes de horas extras del departamento de bomberos. Se han programado dos periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Renombramiento de Carl Vallely en la Historic Preservation Commission hasta febrero de 2029
• Acuerdo con Elmira Housing Authority para servicios de patrullaje policial por $55,711.83 (abril de 2026 – marzo de 2027)
• Contrato de TI de un año con LinStar para equipo y software de insignias por $1,380 retroactivo al 13 de enero de 2026
• Acuerdo suplementario #2 con Hunt Engineers para el reemplazo de tuberías de drenaje trituradas por $25,500 del Levee Penetration Capital Project
• Informe de horas extras del Departamento de Bomberos para los periodos de pago 1 y 2 de 2026 por un total de $48,021.83

The City Council approved several financial and personnel resolutions. Key actions included authorizing police patrol services for the Housing Authority and a supplemental agreement for drainage pipe replacement.

• Approved dispensing with minutes from February 12, 2026 Special Meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed Carl Vallely to the Historic Preservation Commission through February 28, 2029 (5-0)
• Authorized police patrol services agreement with Elmira Housing Authority for $55,711.83 (5-0)
• Approved one-year IT equipment and software contract with LinStar for $1,380.00 (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #2 with Hunt Engineers, Architects and Surveyors for $25,500.00 (4-1)
• Reported Elmira Fire Department overtime of $48,021.83 for pay periods 1 and 2 of 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Program Audit (5-0)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Program Audit (5-0)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará una resolución para recaudar $17,762,561.00 mediante impuestos para los gastos municipales de 2026, con un presupuesto total de $46,720,344.00. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria anterior y periodos de comentarios públicos.

• La Resolución 2026-SM44 establece la recaudación de impuestos de 2026 en $17,762,561.00 y el presupuesto total de la ciudad en $46,720,344.00
• Recaudación tasada de $21,688,002.50 a recaudar para los gastos de 2026 según el detalle de apropiaciones adjunto
• Aprobación de las actas de la Reunión Ordinaria del 9 de febrero de 2026 (Resolución 2026-SM43)
• Formato de reunión especial con dos secciones de comentarios públicos y un informe del administrador de la ciudad

The City Council approved the 2026 City Budget of $46,720,344.00. The resolution sets the amount to be raised by taxation at $17,762,561.00 and the sum to be assessed, levied, and raised at $21,688,002.50.

• Approved 2026 City Budget of $46,720,344.00 (5-2)
• Approved raising $17,762,561.00 by taxation for 2026 expenses (5-2)
• Approved resolution dispensing with minutes of February 9, 2026 meeting (5-2)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Elmira votará sobre una resolución para censurar al Concejal Nicholas Grasso por conducta perjudicial para la ciudad. Otras acciones incluyen la designación de centros de votación para la elección de la Elmira Housing Authority, la autorización de un refugio de autobús en Thompson Street y Pennsylvania Avenue, y la compra de un generador para la Estación de Bomberos #3 por $50,604.57. El concejo también aprobará acciones de personal, incluyendo el nombramiento de un Especialista en Residuos Sólidos a $20.01 por hora, y adoptará reglas y procedimientos enmendados.

• Resolución para censurar al Concejal Nicholas Grasso y prohibirle participar en juntas/comités y viajes financiados por la ciudad
• Compra de un generador Generac para la Estación de Bomberos #3 en Miller Street por $50,604.57 a Better Power, Inc.
• Autorización para la carrocería y equipamiento de un Vehículo de Acceso de Comando para el vehículo del Jefe Adjunto del Departamento de Bomberos por $87,372.00
• Designación de centros de votación para la elección de la Elmira Housing Authority el 3 de marzo de 2026
• Instalación de un refugio de autobús en Thompson Street y Pennsylvania Avenue por parte del Departamento de Planificación del Condado de Chemung

The Elmira City Council approved a resolution censuring Councilmember Nicholas Grasso for conduct detrimental to the city and unbecoming of an elected official, with a 5-2 vote. The council also amended its rules and procedures (6-1), approved several personnel actions, and authorized purchases including a bus shelter, a generator for Fire Station #3, and a Command Access Vehicle for the Fire Department. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved censure of Councilmember Nicholas Grasso (5-2)
• Approved amendment to City Council Rules and Procedures (6-1)
• Approved appointment of Christopher E. Moore as Solid Waste Specialist I at $20.01/hour (7-0)
• Approved bus shelter at Thompson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Generac SD Series Generator for Fire Station #3 for $50,604.57 (7-0)
• Approved manufacture and purchase of Command Access Vehicle body and upfit for $87,372 (7-0)
• Approved Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant Program Audit (7-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction and Community Development Block Grant program audits (7-0)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Elmira llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las propuestas de presupuestos operativos y de capital revisados para 2026, y luego votará las resoluciones para adoptarlos. Otros asuntos incluyen recibir una comunicación sobre la jubilación del Oficial de Policía Kendrick A. Gauthier, nombrar a Nicholas M. Delaney en la Comisión de Planificación y autorizar varios contratos y pagos. El concejo también considerará una enmienda al acuerdo de recaudación de impuestos morosos con el Condado de Chemung.

• Audiencia pública y adopción de los Presupuestos Operativos y de Capital revisados para 2026
• Pago de $74,412 al Fire Department Benefit Fund para 2025
• Informe de horas extras para el Elmira Fire Department por un total de $57,640.42
• Contrato con Two Brothers Printing por $2,415 para las Actas del Concejo de 2026
• Primera Enmienda al Acuerdo Intermunicipal para la Recaudación de Impuestos Morosos con el Condado de Chemung

The Elmira City Council approved the revised 2026 Operating and Capital budgets, along with the 2026 American Rescue Plan and Community Development Enterprise Partners budgets. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and approved a contract for printing council minutes.

• Approved revised 2026 Operating Budget (5-2)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget (5-2)
• Approved 2026 American Rescue Plan Budget (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Community Development Enterprise Partners Budget (7-0)
• Appointed Nicholas M. Delaney to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved contract with Two Brothers Printing for $2,415 (7-0)
• Approved Granicus software subscription for $8,485.42 (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to delinquent tax collection agreement (7-0)

Elmira City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una solicitud de $500,000 de las ganancias de 2025 de la Elmira Water Board. La reunión también incluye la programación de una audiencia pública para los presupuestos operativos y de capital de 2026.

• Solicitud de $500,000.00 de las ganancias de 2025 de la Elmira Water Board
• Audiencia pública para los Presupuestos Operativos y de Capital de 2026 el 26 de enero de 2026
• Nombramiento de Kyle H. Thomas como Bombero con un salario anual de $55,055.00
• Nombramiento de Amanda M. Murphy como Bombera con un salario anual de $55,055.00
• Arrendamiento de 400 sq. ft. en el City Hall para el Congresista Nick Langworthy por $450.00 mensuales

The City Council approved a request for $500,000 from the Elmira Water Board's 2025 profits or surplus. The council also scheduled a public hearing for the 2026 budgets and approved several personnel actions and audits.

• Approved request for $500,000 from Elmira Water Board 2025 profits or surplus (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for Jan 26, 2026 (6-0)
• Appointed Kyle H. Thomas and Amanda M. Murphy as Firefighters at $55,055.00 annually (6-0)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit (6-0)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Program Audit (6-0)
• Approved general Audit (6-0)
• Authorized agreements with banks to act as official depositories for 2026 (6-0)
• Withdrew lease agreement for City Hall space with Congressman Nick Langworthy