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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-24-TB-FINAL-minutes TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses July 24, 2018 Audio of the minutes are available on the website at ulysses.ny.us. The meeting was held at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the town’s website and clerk’s board. ATTENDANCE: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor- Liz Thomas Board members- Michael Boggs, John Hertzler, Nancy Zahler, Rich Goldman Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato Bookkeeper- Nina Thompson Town Planner- John Zepko OTHERS PRESENT: CJ Randall CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA RESOLUTION 2018-141: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for July 24, 2018 with the addition of an executive session to discuss collective bargaining. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 7/24/18 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (none) GENERAL UPDATES: Ms. Thomas shared that she will be away in September and gave a brief refresher of town procurement policy guidelines. 2 Mr. Zepko shared information on the benefits of GIS (geographic information system) software. The board discussed and asked questions. Ms. Zahler shared that the Youth Commission is making plans to increase attendance, diversity, accessibility and efficiency with the summer recreation program. OLD BUSINESS: ZONING UPDATE Ms. Randall led the board through the Jacksonville portion of the draft zoning update. UNION CONTRACT (This was not discussed as an executive session following the meeting was planned for this topic.) PARKING ORDINANCE Ms. Thomas shared that she and the Highway Superintendent thought it would be best to talk with other local officials to see how parking went for this year’s festival before making a determination on the parking ordinance. ZONING UPDATE CONTRACT EXPANSION WITH RANDALL & WEST RESOLUTION 2018-142: AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH RANDALL AND WEST RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the extended contract with Randall and West to continue assisting with the zoning update. Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 7/24/18 NEW BUSINESS: OVERRIDE OF THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C RESOLUTION 2018-143: OVERRIDE OF THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law # 4 of 2018 to override the NYS tax levy limit as allowed by General Municipal Law §3- C. The Public Hearing will be on August 14 at 7:00 pm at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm St. Trumansburg, NY, and further RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Clerk will ensure the proper notice of the Public Hearing in the newspaper, on the Clerk’s bulletin board, the website and the town listserv. 3 Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Hertzler Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 7/24/18 GENERAL UPDATES (CONT’D.) Ms. Zahler shared that EMS calls for CARS have been lower this year, resulting in lower costs to the town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLUTION 2018-144: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 7/10 & 7/11/18 BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 7/10 & 7/11. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 7/24/18 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Goldman moved to go into Executive Session at 9:03pm for the purpose of discussing union negotiations, seconded by Ms. Zahler and passed unanimously. Ms. Thomas moved to end Executive Session at 9:24pm, seconded by Mr. Hertzler and passed unanimously. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (none) ADJOURN: Ms. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:24pm; seconded by Ms. Zahler. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 8/7/18.