Michael P. Collins

The meeting addressed various resolutions, including personnel actions for the City of Elmira, such as appointments for a Solid Waste Specialist I, Parking Enforcement Officer, and Animal Control Officer. The council also discussed declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles as surplus property for sale via online auction or to Pick-A-Part. Approvals were considered for proposed 2026 season pass rates, greens fees, golf car rental rates, and incidental rates. An intermunicipal agreement between the City and the Town of Southport for animal control services was reviewed, along with a contract with Erway Ambulance Service, Inc. for third-party billing services. Agreements were also discussed with Marc Immerman, MD, for medical director services for the Elmira City Police Departments SWAT Team and for medical consultation services to the Elmira Fire Department. Tax certiorari settlements between the City and Community Bank and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. were addressed, in addition to Anti-Displacement Learning Network Program Audit, Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit, Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit, Community Development Block Grant Program Audit and a general Audit.

The Elmira City Council meeting addressed several resolutions, including approving the hiring of Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, PC for professional engineering services in 2026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City and Town of Elmira for animal control services. The council also approved a one-year extension of the contract with Gannett New York/New Jersey LocaliQ dba Elmira Star-Gazette for publishing acts of Council, authorized the Mayor to enter into agreements with multiple low bidders for groundskeeping products for the Mark Twain Golf Course, and accepted a grant award for the Joe Martino Fundraiser for Elmira Animal Shelter. Additionally, the council reviewed and reported overtime for the Elmira Fire Department for multiple pay periods, acted on the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit, the Community Development Block Grant Program Audit, and a general audit, before resolving to adjourn.

The Elmira City Zoning Board of Appeals meeting included discussions and resolutions related to various properties. The board addressed resolutions for a Quilt Shop / Bed and Breakfast, and a Farm Stand. Additionally, the board discussed an Area Variance for a chain-link fence and a Use Variance for office space/retail/mixed-use. The board also addressed an alteration request to an existing Use Variance operating hours.

The Elmira City Council meeting agenda includes items such as dispensing with the minutes of the previous regular meeting, personnel actions, declaring abandoned vehicles as surplus property for sale, and approving proposed rates and fees for the Mark Twain Golf Course for 2026. Also on the agenda are resolutions authorizing agreements for animal control services with the Town of Southport, a contract with Erway Ambulance Service, and agreements with Dr. Marc Immerman for medical director services for the police SWAT team and medical consultation services for the fire department. Additionally, the council will address tax certiorari settlements with Community Bank and Nexstar Broadcasting, and act on audits for various programs including the Anti-Displacement Learning Network, Vacant Rental Grant Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, and Community Development Block Grant Program.

The Elmira City Council meeting included discussions and actions on various resolutions and ordinances. These included amending the Official Zoning Map, installing a semi-actuated traffic signal on Judson Street, and approving a contract renewal for janitorial services with the NYS Unified Court System. Additionally, the council approved a new three-year contract for the City's dental program, a stipend for the City's Domestic Violence Coordinator, and conducted audits for the Vacant Rental Grant Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, and Community Development Block Grant Program.