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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 Index of Resolutions.pdfContents JANUARY 8, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................5 1. Monthly Board Meeting Schedule .............................................................................5 2. News Media ..............................................................................................................5 3. Mileage .....................................................................................................................5 4. Highway Superintendent Incur Expenses to $3000.00 ................................................5 5. Building/Maintenance Incur Expenses to $1000.00....................................................5 6. Bond Undertakings ....................................................................................................5 7. Annual Report ................................................................................................................6 8. Designated Official Publications .....................................................................................6 9. Designated Depository ..............................................................................................6 10. Pay Contacts in Advance ...........................................................................................6 Supervisor Appointments for 2002 ......................................................................................6 11. Planning Board Appointment ........................................................................................6 Town Board Appointments for 2002 ....................................................................................6 12. Salaries and Wage Schedule .........................................................................................7 13. Time Cards ...................................................................................................................8 14. Agenda Requests ..........................................................................................................8 15. Special Needs ...............................................................................................................8 16. Department Audit .........................................................................................................8 17. National Bank of Geneva Approved Depository ...........................................................8 18. Appointment: Planning Clerk ........................................................................................8 19. Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Attendance Policy .................................8 20. Adjourn to Executive Session .......................................................................................8 21. Expenditure Reimbursment to Roger Rector .................................................................9 JANUARY 30, 2002 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING..................................................9 22. Purchase Offer Portion Of Parcel #23.-01-11.134 And Portion Of Parcel #34.-3-27 ......9 23. Banking: Authorization for Internet Transfers ...............................................................9 24. Public Hearing: Trumansburg Fire Department Contract ...............................................9 25. Memorial Donation for Paula J. Mount .........................................................................9 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ................................... 10 Zoning Ordinance Work Session ....................................................................................... 10 FEBRUARY 12, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................. 10 26. Counteroffer For Parcel Owned By Ms. Paula McClure & Legal Fees ........................ 10 2001 Budget Modifications ....................................................................................................... 10 27. Amendments To The 2001 Budget, A Listing Of Which Had Been Reviewed By The Board Members Prior To The Meeting: ............................................................................. 10 28. Intermunicipal Cooperative Recreation Partnership .................................................... 12 29. Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County ............................ 12 30. Contract with Village of Trumansburg for Fire Protection ........................................... 12 31. Authorization for Barton & Loguidice, P.C. ................................................................ 12 32. Jacksonville Commercial Center Revitalization Program ............................................ 13 33. Chairman of Planning Board ....................................................................................... 13 34. Grant from the NYS Dormitory Authority .................................................................. 13 FEBRUARY 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING .......................................................................... 14 2002 Fire/EMS Protection Agreement contract between the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg ..................................................................................................... 14 FEBRUARY 19, 2002 JOINT MEETING – DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE ..................... 14 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ............................................................................. 14 Continue Review Of The Draft -Zoning Ordinance Prepared By George Frantz. ................ 14 FEBRUARY 19, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................... 14 35. Extend Deadline For Submission Of Comments Regarding Zoning Ordinance ........... 14 MARCH 12, 2002 ................................................................................................................. 14 36. Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce Festival of Flowers .................................. 14 37. Appointment Of Mr. Richard Coogan .......................................................................... 14 March 28, 2002 JOINT MEETING – DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE ............................... 14 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ............................................................................. 14 Continue review of the draft -zoning ordinance prepared by George Frantz. ....................... 14 APRIL 9, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................... 14 38. Insurance Reimbursement ........................................................................................... 14 APRIL 18, 2002 JOINT MEETING-DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE TOWN BOARD & PLANNING .......................................................................................................................... 15 Zoning Ordinance Work Session ....................................................................................... 15 MAY 14, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................... 15 39. Vital Communities Development and Preservation Principals ..................................... 15 40. Environmental Management Council Appointment ..................................................... 15 41. Deferred Compensation Plan ...................................................................................... 15 42. Water District #3: Supervisor's Authorization to Sign/Act on Town's Behalf .............. 16 43. New York State Transportation Law: "Hours of Service" Amendment ........................ 16 MAY 16, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ......................................... 16 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 16 MAY 30, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ......................................... 16 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 16 JUNE 11, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ..................................................... 16 44. Concert In The Park Appropriations ............................................................................ 16 45. Planning Board Appointment ....................................................................................... 16 JUNE 12, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ........................................ 16 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 16 JUNE 27, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ........................................ 17 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 17 JULY 9, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................... 17 46. Modify The 2002 Budget ............................................................................................ 17 July 24, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ........................................... 17 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 17 AUGUST 8, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD .................................... 17 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 17 AUGUST 13, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................... 17 47. Empire Zone Designation Within The Town Of Ulys ses And Other Areas Of Tompkins County. ............................................................................................................................. 17 48. State Funds For Town Youth Services ........................................................................ 18 AUGUST 28, 2002 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................. 18 49. Board adjourned to executive session. ......................................................................... 18 50. Eminent Domain Actions To Construct A Pumping Station In The Woolf Lane Subdivision. ...................................................................................................................... 18 SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ......................................... 18 51. Outings' Program budget ............................................................................................. 18 SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING ......... 19 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 19 OCTOBER 8, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING .............................................................................. 19 Proposed Cable Franchise Agreement with Time Warner Cable ........................................ 19 OCTOBER 8, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................... 19 52. Public Hearing On The Map, Plan And Report For Water District #4.......................... 19 53. Purchase Of A 2003 Ford F-550, 4-Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck For The Ulysses Highway Department. ........................................................................................................ 19 54. Amended Income Exemption Level For Persons 65 Years Of Age Or Older And Disabled Persons ............................................................................................................... 19 55. Highway Department -New Truck Purchase ................................................................ 20 OCTOBER 10, 2002 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING ......................... 20 ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION ...................................................................... 20 OCTOBER 22, 2002 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ............................................................ 20 56. Cable Franchise Agreement ........................................................................................ 20 57. Map, Plan & Report For Proposed Ulysses Water District #4 ...................................... 20 NOVEMBER 6, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING ........................................................................... 21 Preliminary 2003 Budget. .................................................................................................. 21 NOVEMBER 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING ......................................................................... 21 Construction For The Water District .................................................................................. 21 NOVEMBER 12, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ......................................... 21 58. 2003 Budget Changes. ................................................................................................ 21 59. Property Tax As A Revenue Source ........................................................................... 21 60. Appointment of Jack Fulton to the Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board ................................................................................................................................ 22 NOVEMBER 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING ......................................................................... 22 Construction For The Water District .................................................................................. 22 NOVEMBER 25, 2002 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING ..................... 22 Joint Zoning Work Session ................................................................................................ 22 DECEMBER 10, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING ......................................................................... 22 DECEMBER 10, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................. 22 62. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING LEAD AGENCY STATUS WATER DIST. #4 ............ 22 63. RESOLUTION DECLARING NEGATIVE DECLARATION WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 ................................................................................................................................ 23 64. RESOLUTION TO FORM WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 .............................................. 23 65. RESOLUTION OF BENEFICIAL IMPACT OF WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 ............. 24 66. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Resolutions and Application (Water District No. 3) ................................................................................................................... 24 MINORITY & WOMEN'S BUSINESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ............. 24 67. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DWSRF APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT FINANCING NEW YORK DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Resolution authorizing the execution and filing of an application and execution and delivery of an agreement setting forth the terms of the Project financing and other documents necessary for DWSRF assistance. ...................................................................................... 25 68. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RFP BONDING ATTORNEYS HISCOCK & BARCLAY, LLP ............................................................................................................... 26 69. Employees' Annual Gift Certificates ........................................................................... 26 70. Records Access Officer............................................................................................... 26 JANUARY 8, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 1. Monthly Board Meeting Schedule BE IT RESOLVED Regular Monthly Board meetings of the Ulysses Town Board will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY. Board review of monthly claims will begin at 7:00 PM prior to each scheduled Regular Board Meeting. 2. News Media BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the designated news media is advised of the foregoing schedule and those meeting notices are posted in accordance with the open meeting law, on the clerk’s bulletin board. 3. Mileage BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of 34.5 cents per mile shall be paid to Town Officials and employees conducting official business and driving their personal vehicles and that such mileage shall be reported on the appropriate forms provided. 4. Highway Superintendent Incur Expenses to $3000.00 BE IT RESOLVED the Highway Superintendent is authorized to incur expenses not to exceed $3000.00 for repairs and maintenance of highway equipment without prior Board approval. 5. Building/Maintenance Incur Expenses to $1000.00 BE IT RESOLVED the Building and Maintenance Chairman be authorized to incur expenses not to exceed $1000.00 for emergency repairs and maintenance following established procurement policy procedures. 6. Bond Undertakings BE IT RESOLVED the following bond undertakings for Town Officials is hereby approved as follows: A. Town Clerk/Tax Collector $250,000 B. Justices (2) $5,000 each C. Court Clerical $5,000 D. Code Enforcement Officier $5,000 E. Highway Superintendent $5,000 F. Town Supervisor $500,000 G. Deputy Supervisor $50,000 H. Deputy Town Clerk $20,000 7. Annual Report BE IT RESOLVED in lieu of the report required by Town Law Section. 29(10), the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to submit to the Town Clerk a copy of his annual report to the State Comptroller and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to be published in accordance with the law. 8. Designated Official Publications BE IT RESOLVED the Ithaca Journal and/or The Trumansburg Free Press shall be and are hereby designated as the official Town publications. 9. Designated Depository BE IT RESOLVED the Tompkins County Trust Company is designated as dep ository in which the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Justices, and other employees by virtue of their offices, shall deposit all monies coming into their hands and, FURTHER RESOLVED the Town investments can be made at other banks as outlined in the Towns investment policy. 10. Pay Contacts in Advance BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay in advance of audit of claims for utilities, postage and contractual agreements which if delayed may result in loss of discounts or the accrual of service charges. Supervisor Appointments for 2002 A. Town Historian Esther Northrup B. Deputy Supervisor Carolyn Duddleston C. Liaison to Highway Dept. Bob Weatherby D. Building Maintenance Doug Austic E. Liaison to Library Lee Scott F. Liaison to Village BD. Doug Austic G. Liaison to Justice CT Sue Poelvoorde 11. Planning Board Appointment Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints George Kennedy to the Planning Board for a term of seven years expiring December 31st, 2008. Town Board Appointments for 2002 A. Code Enforcement Officier Alex Rachun B. Deputy Zoning Officer John Fahs C. Deputy Code Enforcement Contract Village D. Planning Board Chair E. Bookkeeper Doug Austic F. Zoning Board Member & Chair George Tselekis G. Rep. Human Services Coal Vacant (to be advertised) H. Board of Assessment Review (2) Stover / Duddleston I. Election Custodians (2) Bennett / Northrup J. Cleaning Contract Laurie MacCheyne K. County Youth Bureau Rep. Ben Curtis L. Joint Youth Comm. Liaison Alex Rachun M. Rep. Cable Commission Ben Curtis N. Town Attorney Bruce D. Wilson O. Public Access Rep. Ben Curtis P. EOC Vacant (to be advertised) Q. EMC Heather McDaniel R. Planning Federation Rep. (inactive at this time) S. Intermunicipal Recreation. Rep. M. Vonderweidt T. Reps. To Joint Youth Comm. Deb Austic/M. Vonderweidt U. Planning Board Member George Kennedy V. Ithaca/Tompkins Transportation Council Planning & Policy Comm. Sue A. Poelvoorde W. Waterfront Deve. Planning & Policy Sue A. Poelvoorde X. TC Emergency / Disaster Comm. Fire Dept. Rep. (vacant) Y. TCAD Rep./Town of Ulysses Peter Penniman Z. Fire/EMS Steering Committee Rep. Carolyn Duddleston AA. Trumansburg Fair Board Liaison Robert Weatherby 12. Salaries and Wage Schedule BE IT RESOLVED the following is the schedule of salaries and wages for 2002: ELECTED OFFICIALS: Town Supervisor 6,652 yr Town Council (4) 3,095.70 (ea) yr Town Clerk/Collector 36,490 yr Highway Superintendent 43,073 yr Town Justice (2) 11,867 (ea) yr APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES Deputy Town Clerk $12.00/hr Deputy Supervisor negotiated as needed Bookkeeper $15,273 yr Zoning Officer $13,654 yr Deputy Zoning Officer $11.63 PH Building Inspector $14,387 yr Justice Clerical $24,234 yr Planning/Zoning Clerk $12.00 hr Deputy Highway Superintendent $15.81 hr Highway Employees $15.31 hr 13. Time Cards BE IT RESOLVED all employees shall turn in a time card by the end of the last day of the pay period, salaried employees shall do the same stating time used for vacation, sick time, holiday or other time off to maintain accurate records of benefit time used. No pay will be issued without the presence of a time card. 14. Agenda Requests BE IT RESOLVED any individual wishing to be on the agenda, advise the Supervisor of that intent at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. 15. Special Needs BE IT RESOLVED any individual having any special needs and wishing to attend a meeting please advise the Town Clerk of the special requirements at least one week prior to the meeting. (ADA) 16. Department Audit Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will do the Annual Audit of the books for each department on January 12th, 2002 at 8:30 AM. 17. National Bank of Geneva Approved Depository RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approve The National Bank of Geneva as an approved depository for the Town of Ulysses, contingent on the approval of third-party agreements, and said bank's latest operating report. 18. Appointment: Planning Clerk Eileen Jacobs as the Town of Ulysses Planning Clerk. 19. Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Attendance Policy Be it Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board does hereby amend its attendance policy to read, "members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will be allowed three unexcused absences per year…if a member exceeds the number of allowed absences, the Town Board may remove the member from the respective Board he/she sits on, in compliance with Section 267.9 or 279 of Town Law". 20. Adjourn to Executive Session, Requested by Town Justice Roger Rector, for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. 21. Expenditure Reimbursment to Roger Rector Approve the expenditure of up to $2,900 for the purpose of reimbursing Roger Rector for time and funds lost as a result of the Town of Ulysses telling him at the time of hiring, in 1976, that he was not eligible to participate in the NYS Retirement Program. JANUARY 30, 2002 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 22. Purchase Offer Portion Of Parcel #23.-01-11.134 And Portion Of Parcel #34.-3-27 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorize Supervisor Austic to forward the purchase offer prepared by the Town Attorney Bruce Wilson to Ms. Paula McClure for the previously appraised portion of parcel #23.-01-11.134, located on Wolf Lane in the Town of Ithaca, with a proposed sale price of $10,000 and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to forward the purchase offer prepared by Town Attorney Bruce Wilson to Ms. Nedra L. Harvey for the previously appraised portion of parcel # 34.-3-27, with a proposed sale price of $5,000 for the land on VanDorn Corners Road. 23. Banking: Authorization for Internet Transfers BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into Electronic Funds Transfer Agreements including but not limited to; Funds Transfer Agreements, Agreements for the Automatic Transfer of Credits and/or Debits, and Trust Company Internet Banking Enrollments, with Tompkins County Trust Company, AND, that the Town Supervisor is authorized on behalf of the Town of Ulysses to execute such Agreements with the Tompkins County Trust Company as he deems suitable and proper; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is also hereby authorized to designate different or additional individuals as authorized representatives of the Town of Ulysses in accordance with the particular EFT Agreement. 24. Public Hearing: Trumansburg Fire Department Contract BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses schedule a public hearing on the proposed 2002 Fire Protection contract with the Trumansburg Fire Department for 7:20 pm on Tuesday, February 12th. 25. Memorial Donation for Paula J. Mount WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses expresses its sympathy and condolences to the family of Paula J. Mount and, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses wishes to honor Paula, a former Deputy Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Justice Clerk, and most of all Friend, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby makes a donation of $50 to the Ulysses Philomathic Library, in remembrance of Paula. FEBRUARY 7, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD Zoning Ordinance Work Session Authorize Supervisor sign the counteroffer for the parcel currently owned by Ms. Paula McClure, in accordance with the conditions of the original purchase offer plus the conditions that the Town of Ulysses will pay for Ms. McClure's legal fees, up to a maximum of $700, and that the parcel which Ms. McClure will retain will be a legal lot by Town of Ithaca standards. FEBRUARY 12, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING 26. Counteroffer For Parcel Owned By Ms. Paula McClure & Le gal Fees Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston, that the Town of Ulysses authorize Supervisor Austic to sign the counteroffer for the parcel currently owned by Ms. Paula McClure, in accordance with the conditions of the original purchase offer plus the conditions that the Town of Ulysses will pay for Ms. McClure's legal fees, up to a maximum of $700, and that the parcel which Ms. McClure will retain will be a legal lot by Town of Ithaca standards. 2001 Budget Modifications 27. Amendments To The 2001 Budget, A Listing Of Which Had Been Reviewed By The Board Members Prior To The Meeting: 7510.1 - $10.00 9030.8 - $1678.37 A Fund Increase 1010.1 - $.08 1010.4 - $97.16 1110.1 - $.62 1110.4 - $129.58 1220.1 - $.20 1410.1 - $1111.01 1410.4 - $513.49 1420.4 - $362.80 1460.4 - $3083.28 1620.4 - $7092.20 1670.4 - $2277.45 5010.1 - $.14 5182.4 - $185.69 7550.4 - $664.51 9040.8 - $456.50 9055.8 - $29.55 7510.1 - $10.00 9030.8 - $1678.37 Decrease 1450.4 - $1202.02 1460.1 - $5385.00 1620.2 - $421.16 1910.4 - $5028.00 1920.4 - $56.45 1990.4 - $5000.00 B Fund Increase 8010.1 - $66.26 8020.1 - $694.28 8020.4 - $3573.55 9010.8 - $91.34 9030.8 - $57.82 9040.8 - $70.00 9055.8 - $.90 9060.8 - $202.75 Decrease 8010.4 - $4878.32 DA Fund Increase 5130.1 - $17618.62 5130.2 - $18039.89 5130.4 - $1399.20 5148.4 - $.02 9010.8 - $1103.88 9040.8 - $392.25 Decrease 5120.1 - $721.00 5120.4 - $3505.10 5142.1 - $15937.76 5148.1 - $15932.76 9030.8 - $1289.39 9060.8 - $146.49 5140.1 - $1021.36 DB Fund Increase 5110.1 - $1835.95 9010.8 - $1058.20 9030.8 - $65.29 9040.8 - $392.25 9060.8 - $461.51 Decrease 5110.4 - $3813.20 28. Intermunicipal Cooperative Recreation Partnership WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the “By-Laws” and the “Agreement for Intermunicipal Cooperative Recreation Partnership” and WHEREAS the Town Board accepts the revisions to the agreement presented February 12, 2002 by the Town’s representative Michel Vonderweidt with the understanding that there may be other minor revisions before the supervisor signs said agreement, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopt the “By-Laws” as presented and FURTHER RESOLVE that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Douglas Austic to sign the Agreement at the meeting of the Supervisors to be held later in February 2002. 29. Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the 2002 budget of the Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Program, and FURTHER RESOLVE that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to sign the contract with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County in the amount of $35,123.00. 30. Contract with Village of Trumansburg for Fire Protection BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to sign the 2002 contract with the Village of Trumansburg for “Fire/EMS Protection”. 31. Authorization for Barton & Loguidice, P.C. WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has received the Grant Disbursement Agreement from the New York State Dormitory Authority in the amount of $500,000 and, WHEREAS the Town Attorney has reviewed the Grant Disbursement Agreement between the NYS Dormitory Authority and the Town of Ulysses and expressed opinion to the New York State Dormitory Authority, and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses at a Special Board Meeting held January 30, 2002 authorized Supervisor Austic to sign and return said agreement to the New York State Dormitory Authority, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to proceed with the services described in the “Proposal for Engineering Services” dated July 10, 2001 for a total estimated fee of $334,000. 32. Jacksonville Commercial Center Revitalization Program WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the Jacksonville Commercial Center Revitalization Program and WHEREAS the Town Board asked the Planning Board to review and comment, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses forward the following comments of the Ulysses Planning Board to the Tompkins County Planning Department, along with the Town Boards acceptance of the program:  Challenges of o dd-shaped lots divided by Route 96 should be discussed.  Descriptions of the area as “lush” and “thriving” should not be included.  Expanded discussion of the historical context of the hamlet in the Town of Ulysses should be included, as it would strengthen grant applications.  Include discussions regarding how to attract people to the area to live and/or visit.  The plan should promote and encourage entrepreneurism by local residents rather than business ownership by outside corporations.  The plan should include some discussions of creative use of land that is available, rather than what is owned by Exxon Mobil, which obviously has limitations.  The community park is an asset that should be explored more thoroughly, since it does not have to be acquired. Consider possible uses such as cluster housing, a pavilion or other gathering place that could be rented out.  The plan should discuss the creation of housing.  Further research concerning the benefit of creating a Farmers’ Market.  Projects should be prioritized and include cost estimates for individual projects.  Develop a business plan for the Old Church, possibly for a gallery/café.  The sidewalk maps are not realistic, should be redesigned for placement where pedestrians would walk.  There are too many proposed parking lots. 33. Chairman of Planning Board Appointment of Lorren Hammond as the chairman of the Ulysses Planning Board for 2002. 34. Grant from the NYS Dormitory Authority Authorize Supervisor Austic to have the above referenced document, applying for a grant of $500,000 from the NYS Dormitory Authority, dated. FEBRUARY 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING 2002 Fire/EMS Protection Agreement contract between the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg FEBRUARY 19, 2002 JOINT MEETING – DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD Continue Review Of The Draft-Zoning Ordinance Prepared By George Frantz. FEBRUARY 19, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 35. Extend Deadline For Submission Of Comments Regarding Zoning Ordinance RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby extends the deadline for submission of comments by the Town Planning Board regarding the draft zoning ordinance until the final draft has been completed for final review. MARCH 12, 2002 36. Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce Festival of Flowers Donate $100 to the Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce to help put on a "Festival of Flowers" during the spring of 2002. 37. Appointment Of Mr. Richard Coogan To Fill The Remainder Of Ms. Paula Horrigan's Term (Remainder Of 2002). March 28, 2002 JOINT MEETING – DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD Continue review of the draft-zoning ordinance prepared by George Frantz. APRIL 9, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 38. Insurance Reimbursement Be It Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses hereby amends the Town personnel policy regarding the payment of 50% health insurance reimbursement for Town employees who waive Town health insurance. The policy shall now be amended so that employees receiving this benefit may opt to receive their reimbursement either quarterly or annually. APRIL 18, 2002 JOINT MEETING-DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE TOWN BOARD & PLANNING Zoning Ordinance Work Session MAY 14, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 39. Vital Communities Development and Preservation Principals Whereas, the Vital Communities Initiative was undertaken to create a countywide vision of the future growth and development in Tompkins County, and Whereas, the County has, through its Department of Planning, engaged in an extensive outreach effort to solicit public input as the basis for drafting and refining the Development and Preservation Principals, and Whereas, the Board of Representatives proposes to adopt these principals as an interim measure to:  Continue a community dialogue on the future growth of the County,  Evaluate the land use impacts of County programs and decisions, and  Guide the preparation of a County Comprehensive Plan, and Whereas, the County recognizes that in New York State land use regulation authority is delegated to towns, villages and cities, but that counties have a role in studying and fostering Intermunicipal coordination on issues that have countywide impact, and need to consider land use implications in their decision-making, and Whereas, these principals are intended to be used as a framework for continued dialogue with local municipalities regarding Intermunicipal communication and cooperation on planning and development issues throughout the County, now therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses supports the adoption of the proposed Vital Communities Development and Preservation Principals by the County Board of Representatives as County policy. 40. Environmental Management Council Appointment Ms. Poelvoorde moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston to recommend Christian Boissonnas for appointment as the Town of Ulysses representative to the Environmental Management Council. 41. Deferred Compensation Plan WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses wishes to adopt the Deferred Co mpensation Plan for employees of the State of New York and other participating public jurisdictions (the "Plan") for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is a local public employer eligible to adopt the P lan pursuant to Section 5 of the State Finance Law, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the Plan established in accordance with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the plan is to encourage employees to make and continue careers with the Town of Ulysses by providing eligible employees with a convenient and tax-favored method of saving on a regular and long-term basis and thereby provide for their ret irement; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby: RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts the Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials of the Town of Ulysses are hereby authorized to take such actions and enter such agreements as are required or necessary for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Plan; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Administrative Services Agency is hereby authorized to file copies of these resolutions and other required documents with the President of the State of New York Civil Service Commission. 42. Water District #3: Supervisor's Authorization to Sign/Act on Town's Behalf 43. New York State Transportation Law: "Hours of Service" Am endment MAY 16, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION MAY 30, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION JUNE 11, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 44. Concert In The Park Appropriations Appropriation of $250, to be taken from the "celebrations" account, for the "Concert in the Park Series-2002". 45. Planning Board Appointment Rodney Porter to fill the remainder of the term recently vacated by Richard Geiger, expiring December 2003. JUNE 12, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION JUNE 27, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION JULY 9, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 46. Modify The 2002 Budget Approve the following fund transfers: Increase Justice contractual A1110.4 by $2,500, and increase Retirement A9010.8 by $1,477, difference to come from unanticipated mortgage tax revenues in account A3005. Increase Planning contractual B8020.4 by $20,000, difference to come from sa les tax revenue account 1120. Increase Workers' Compensation account DA9040.8 by $722.06, difference to come from snow removal account DA5142.1; also, Increase DB9040.8 by $703.75, difference to come from Sales Tax revenue account 1120. July 24, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION AUGUST 8, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION AUGUST 13, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 47. Empire Zone Designation Within The Town Of Ulysses And Other Areas Of Tompkins County. WHEREAS, Section 961 of Article 18-b of NYS General Municipal Law authorizes application by Tompkins County Area Development for designation of Tompkins County as an Empire Zone within the meaning of said statute; and WHEREAS, such designation could greatly benefit Tompkins County in that new businesses would be encouraged to locate in the zone area, and existing businesses would be encouraged to expand in the zone area and such new and expanded businesses would generate new employment opportunities for Tompkins County residents; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County intends to authorize submission of an application for designation of areas within Tompkins County as an Empire Zone; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Area Development, in consultation with the Town of Ulysses wishes to designate certain areas within the Town of Ulysses as part of the proposed Empire Zone; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is desirous of working with Tompkins County Area Development through the Empire Zone Program to provide enhanced employment opportunities for its residents; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, that it fully supports and concurs in the Tompkins County Area Development actions to authorize and submit an application for an Empire Zone designation within the Town of Ulysses and other areas of Tompkins County. 48. State Funds For Town Youth Services WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has in the past allowed Tompkins County to apply for and manage State funding for Town youth services, and, WHEREAS, Tompkins County is willing to do so again this year, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses hereby authorizes Tompkins County to apply for and manage state funds for Town youth services, as has been done in the past. AUGUST 28, 2002 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 49. Board adjourned to executive session. To discuss future possible legal action regarding the Water District #3 pumping station site. 50. Eminent Domain Actions To Construct A Pumping Station In The Woolf Lane Subdivision. Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals has denied the Town of Ulysses' request for an area variance for the Woolf Lane site selected for the pumping station that will serve Town of Ulysses Water District #3, and Whereas, after discussion and careful consideration, the Town of Ulysses has been advised by the Town's Engineering Contractor, Barton & Loguidice, P.C., that the Woolf Lane site remains the most feasible site for said pumping station, Be It Therefore Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby authorizes Town Attorney Bruce Wilson to commence Article 78 Grievance Proceedings against the Town of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby authorizes Town Attorney Bruce Wilson to proceed with eminent domain actions to claim the right to construct a pumping station in the Woolf Lane subdivision. SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 51. Outings' Program budget WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Youth Bureau's Outing Program has served high-risk youth in the various municipalities throughout the County, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Ulysses Town Board that this program provides a necessary and valuable service to the youth it serves, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby urges the Tompkins County Board of Representatives to approve the Outings' Program budget in addition to, and without detracting from, the rest of the County Youth Budge t. SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 JOINT TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION OCTOBER 8, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Cable Franchise Agreement with Time Warner Cable OCTOBER 8, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 52. Public Hearing On The Map, Plan And Report For Water District #4 Public hearing to hear comments on the Map, Plan and Report for Town of Ulysses Water District #4 be scheduled for Tuesday, October 22nd, and be held at 7:00 pm in the Ulysses Town Hall 53. Purchase Of A 2003 Ford F-550, 4-Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck For The Ulysses Highway Department. BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, pursuant to Section 64 (14) of Town Law, hereby approves the expenditure of no more than $40,000, for the purpose of purchasing a 2003 Ford F-550, 4-Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck for the Ulysses Highway Department. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that this Resolution of approval is subject to a permissive referendum. 54. Amended Income Exemption Level For Persons 65 Years Of Age Or Older And Disabled Persons WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has established a maximum income real property tax exemption eligibility level, pursuant to Section 467 and Section 459 of the Real Property Tax Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board exte nded eligibility by establishing a sliding scale of exemption percentages for those with income between $21,500 and $29,900 pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution establishing a maximum income exemption level for persons 65 years of age or older and disabled persons adopted pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 467 & Section 459, are amended to read as follows: ANNUAL INCOME PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION SENIOR & DISABILITY $0 ->$21,500 50% $21,501->$22,500 45% $22,501->$23,500 40% $23,501->$24,400 35% $24,401->$25,300 30% $25,301->$26,200 25% $26,201->$27,100 20% $27,101->$28,000 15% $28,001->$29,000 10% $29,001->$29,900 5% FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses enacts sub section RPTL 467 (6b) allowing the automatic renewal of the senior citizen real tax exemption. 55. Highway Department-New Truck Purchase Ms. Poelvoorde moved to approve the purchase of a 2003 F-550 Four-Wheel Drive Pick-up Truck by the Town of Ulysses Highway Department subject to the maximum expenditure of $40,000, as set in the resolution subject to permissive referendum to appro ve the removal of these funds from the Town's reserve funds. OCTOBER 10, 2002 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING ZONING ORDINANCE WORK SESSION OCTOBER 22, 2002 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 56. Cable Franchise Agreement WHEREAS, Time Warner Cable has submitted a proposed franchise agreement for cable television and internet service in the Town of Ulysses, and, WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Town Board has held a duly advertised public hearing for consideration and comment of said proposed agreement, and, WHEREAS, Legal Counsel for the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the proposed agreement and found it acceptable, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Town Board has reviewed the proposed agreement and found its terms and effects adequate for a cable franchise agreement, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses does hereby adopt the Cable Franchise Agreement proposed by Time Warner Cable. 57. Map, Plan & Report For Proposed Ulysses Water District #4 Approved the Map, Plan & Report for filing, contingent upon Mr. Lunger's obtaining an official legal description for the Water District boundaries. NOVEMBER 6, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING Preliminary 2003 Budget. NOVEMBER 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING Construction For The Water District NOVEMBER 12, 2002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 58. 2003 Budget Changes. Town's insurance will increase to $19,778.00 and Workers' Compensation has not been finalized, but the maximum cost the Town can anticipate is $17,863. Mr. Austic recommended putting these figures in the budget. Workers Compensation will be divided as follows: A fund: $2,144, B fund: $179, DA fund $8,038, DB fund $7,502. 59. Property Tax As A Revenue Source Whereas, property tax is a regressive revenue source because it is not based on the ability to pay, and Whereas, Countie s, Towns, Villages, Cities, and School Districts use property tax as their main revenue source, and Whereas, the New York State Legislature is indirectly using the property tax as a revenue source when it mandates that Counties pick up half of New York St ate's Medicaid costs, and Whereas, the New York State Legislature, in 2002, unilaterally added to the services covered by the Medicaid program without the consent of County governments which pay one quarter of the Medicaid tab, and Whereas, Medicaid cost s are increasing at a much faster rate than the growth in the property tax base, and Whereas, this rapid, uncontrolled increase in Medicaid cost results in Counties having to choose between reducing appropriations for programs that are their basic respons ibility, increasing property tax rates by double-digit percentages, or both increasing property tax rates and decreasing services, and Whereas, Towns, Villages, and Cities are forced to pick up some of the cost of reduced services in their own budgets, putting even more pressure on the property tax burden because of Medicaid, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses demands the New York State Legislature cap property tax support of Medicaid payments at a maximum of 2002 levels, or more preferably, remove this burden entirely from the property tax, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses urges the New York State Association of Towns to add this resolution to its list of resolutions to be considered at the 2003 annual meeting, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to our representatives in Albany and to Jeffrey Haber, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Towns. 60. Appointment of Jack Fulton to the Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board County appoint Jack Fulton as the Town's representative to the Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board and also recommend the appointment of Jason Fulton as the alternate representative to this Board NOVEMBER 12, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING Construction For The Water District NOVEMBER 25, 2002 TOWN BOARD & PLANNING BOARD MEETING Joint Zoning Work Session DECEMBER 10, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING SEQR For Proposed Town Of Ulysses Water District No. 4. DECEMBER 10, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING 61. Proposed Addition At The Koskinen Collision PUD BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board submits the review of the proposed addition at the Koskinen Collision PUD to the Planning Board, and, further, advises Code Enforc ement Officer Alex Rachun to present the Site Plan Review application for the same project to the Planning Board. 62. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING LEAD AGENCY STATUS WATER DIST. #4 WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Town Board is considering formation of the Town of U lysses Water District No. 4 (the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the project is considered a "Type I Action" as defined by the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the State Environmental Review Process (SERP); and WHEREAS, Part 1 of a full enviro nmental assessment form (FEAF) was completed by Michael Lunger dated October 22, 2002, and submitted to this Board for its review and consideration, in connection with the Project; and WHEREAS, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617.6 and SERP, a lead agency must be established for the purpose of conducting a SEQRA review of this project; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting held on the 12th of November, 2002, the Town Board authorized preparation of the FEAF and declared its intention to assume lead agency s tatus in this matter for purposes of SEQRA and SERP review processes; and WHEREAS, notice of such intention was made known to involved agencies, and they have indicated that they have no objection to the Town Board proceeding to serve as lead agency in this matter, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that it is confirmed that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses shall serve as lead agency in the SEQRA and SERP review process for the Project. 63. RESOLUTION DECLARING NEGATIVE DECLARATION WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts the Negative Declaration annexed hereto for the reasons set forth therein; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that Town of Ulysses legal counsel is hereby instructed to publish and circulate the annexed Negative Declaration in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, together with counsel for the Town is hereby authorized and direct ed to take all actions, serve all notices and complete all documents in order to give full force and effect to this determination. 64. RESOLUTION TO FORM WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has received a petition, map, plan & report dated O ctober 17, 2002 requesting the Board's consideration of the formation of a water district as described in the petition for 3007, 3017 and 3029 Dubois Road, duly signed by the residents of the proposed district, and WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held on November 12, 2002 to hear public comments on the formation of said proposed district and no negative comments were registered at the hearing, and WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held December 10, 2002 to hear public comments on t he Environmental Impacts of the proposed district and no negative comments were heard at that hearing, and WHEREAS, in a letter dated November 19, 2002 the Tompkins County Health Department has indicated its need, as well as the need of the NYS Health Department and Environmental Conservation Department (DEC) to approve engineering plans and specifications for this project, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses approves the formation of the proposed water district to be known as Ulysses Water District No. 4, contingent upon: -The Tompkins County Health Department's approval of engineering plans and specifications for this project, and -Receipt of letter from the Town of Ithaca, stating that that municipality will supply the water for this dist rict. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Board will act as Board of Commissioners for Water District No. 4, and the Town Clerk will make all necessary notifications, as required by Town Law. 65. RESOLUTION OF BENEFICIAL IMPACT OF WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has affirmatively made the following findings in regards to proposed Town of Ulysses Water District No. 4: 1. That all properties within the proposed district will benefit from the d istrict 2. That all properties that will benefit from the proposed district are included in said district. 3. That the proposed district serves a legitimate public purpose for the Town of Ulysses. 66. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Resolutions and Application (Water District No. 3) MINORITY & WOMEN'S BUSINESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses, as a recipient of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) financing for constructing the Water District No. 3 Water System I mprovements, acknowledges its obligations under New York State Executive Law Article 15 -A, to commit to a comprehensive Minority and Women's Business-Equal Employment Opportunity (MWBE/EEO) Program Work Plan. RESOLVED, under the MWBE/EEO Work Plan, the Town of Ulysses assures the meaningful participation of minority and women's business enterprises in contracting and services, and the meaningful participation of minorities and women in the workforce on activities financed by the DWSRF program for this co nstruction project. RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses state and adopt the MWBE/EEO Program Policy Statement, as stated in the NYS DWSRF M/WBE -EEO Work Plan. RESOLVED, that the MBE/WBE-EEO utilization percentages shall be in accordance with those identified on the NYS DWSRF M/WBE-EEO Work Plan. RESOLVED, that for administering this policy, Marsha Georgia, Town Clerk, be appointed Minority Business Officer. RESOLVED, that Douglas Austic, Town Supervisor, is authorized to sign the MWBE/EEO Program Work Plan on behalf of the Town of Ulysses for inclusion in the DWSRF funding application for the Water District No. 3 Water System Improvements. 67. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DWSRF APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT FINANCING NEW YORK DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Resolution authorizing the execution and filing of an application and execution and delivery of an agreement setting forth the terms of the Project financing and other documents necessary for DWSRF assistance. WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses herein called the "Applicant", after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problems and study of available data, has hereby determined that the project generally described as: Water District No. 3 Water System Improvements and identified as DWS RF Project Number 16097, herein called the "Project", is desirable and in the public interest, and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of said Project be taken immediately; and WHEREAS, the United States, pursuant to Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act (commonly knows as the "Safe Drinking Water Act"), 42 U.S.C. ss 300f, et seq., as amended (the "Act"), requires each State to establish a drinking water revolving fund to be administered by an instrumentality of the state before the state may receive capitalization grants under the Act; and WHEREAS, the State of New York has, pursuant to Chapter 413 of the Laws of 1996 (the "DWSRF Act") established in the custody of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (the "Corporation") a drinking water revolving fund (the "Fund") to be used for purposes of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Corporation has been created, reconstituted and continued pursuant to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Act, as amended, being Chapter 744 of the Laws of 1970, as amended, and constituting Title 12 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law and Chapter 43-A of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, and constitutes a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of New York, being a body corporate and politic with full and lawful power and authority to provide financial assistance from the Fund; and WHEREAS, the Corporation has the responsibility to administer the Fund and to provide financial assistance from the Fund to municipalities for eligible projects, as provided in the DWSRF Act; and WHEREAS, the DWSRF Act authorizes the establishment of a program for financial assistance for planning, design and construction of eligible projects; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town of Ulysses Town Board as follows; 1. The filing of an application for DWSRF assistance in the form required by the Corporation in conformity with the DWSRF Act is hereby authorized, including all understandings and assurances contained in said application. 2. The following person is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Applicant to execute and deliver an application for DWSRF assistance, to execute and deliver the Project financing agreement and any other documents necessary to receive financial assistance from the Fund for the Project, to act in connection with the Project and to provide such additional information as may be required and to make such agreements on behalf of the Applicant as may be required: Douglas Austic Town of Ulysses Supervisor 3. The official designated above is authorized to make application for financial assistance under the DWSRF Program. 4. One (1) certified copy of this Resolution shall be prepared and sent to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207- 2997. 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. 68. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RFP BONDING ATTORNEYS HISCOCK & BARCLAY, LLP WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has sent a request for pro posals to four firms to act as Attorney for the Ulysses Water District #3 issuance of bonds; and WHEREAS, the request stated a response date of November 27 th, 2002 as the deadline for the acceptance of a RFP; and WHEREAS, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP. did reply by the noted date, and in fact was the only respondent of record; and WHEREAS, the project engineers and the attorney for the town have indicated that Hiscock & Barclay, LLP are a reputable firm, are experienced in matters of bond law and would recommend acceptance of the proposal; BE IT THEREFORE, RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses accepts the Hiscock & Barclay, LLP proposal to act as bond agent for the bonding matters related to the Town's Water District #3, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be authorized to sign documents relating to the issuance of bonds and contracts with the firm. 69. Employees' Annual Gift Certificates Marsha Georgia to purchase $25 gift certificates for the Trumansburg Shur Save for all Town of Ulysses employees. 70. Records Access Officer BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk as the Record Access Officer.