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Updates from the Town of Ulysses
Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Mar 16, 2018 11:49 AM
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Happy Friday, Ulysses!
Read on for information compiled especially for you from Town of Ulysses staff…
In this issue:
Sign Placement
Public Hearings
Town Board Meeting Changes
Water Rate Increase
Youth Summer Sign-Up Night
Zoning Board Alternate Needed
SOLD- Old Church in Jacksonville
2018 Town & County Tax Deadline
Village 6f Trumansburg Election
Tompkins County news
NYS news
Upcoming Town Meetings
Community Calendar
TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS:
SIGN PLACEMENT reminder
In this time of campaigns and strong opinions, please be aware that signs are allowed on your own yard or
on others’ property by permission. Signs are not allowed in public right-of-ways, or NYS Department of
Transportation (DOT) turnoffs. The DOT can fine sign offenders.
The state also has rules on how far off the road signs can be. This is more difficult to determine since the
rights-of-way differ on roads, but in general the standard is that signs should not be placed within 35 feet of
the center line on NYS roads, and 25 feet for town roads.
For more information about sign requirements in the Town of Ulysses, view the Town Zoning law at
https://www.ecode360.com/28859962 or contact the Town Planner, Darby Kiley at Kiley@ulysses.ny.us or
(607)387-5767 ext.222.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals- Wed., 3/21 at 7pm
1. Amy and Edward Abelson are appealing for area variances under Section 212-29C Lot Area and Yard
Requirements for the A1-Agricutural District of the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law.
PURPOSE: a two-lot subdivision, where a vacant lot (Parcel B) would have 290.87 +/- feet of road frontage,
which is less than the 400 feet required. This lot would be 4.72 acres with a lot depth of 645.33 +/- ft. The
other lot, on which the Lakshmi Institute is located (Parcel A), would include 18.34 acres with a lot width of
539.82 +/- ft and lot depth of 733.72 +/- ft. The property is located at 1966 Trumansburg Rd, Town of
Ulysses, Tax Parcel Numbers 20.-3-9.21.
2. Geraldine and Gunther Keil are appealing for area variances under Article VII §212-40 D Lot Area and
Yard Requirements for the R1-Rural Residence District of the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law.
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PURPOSE: a two-lot subdivision of an existing, irregularly shaped lot, where the proposed lot would not
meet the 250 foot lot depth requirement of the R1-Rural Residence District. Lot depth is defined as the least
distance measured perpendicular from the front lot line to the rear lot line of a parcel. The proposed parcel,
with 2.42 acres, is located on the north side of Rabbit Run Rd, on the eastern boundary of the property
where the existing lot depth is approximately 171.13 feet. The property is located at 4487 Rabbit Run Rd,
Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number is 12.-4-4.
The above applications are open to inspection at the Zoning Office, Town of Ulysses. Persons wishing to
appear at such hearing may do so in person or by other representative. Communications in writing in
relation thereto may be filed with the Zoning Office at Kiley@ulysses.ny.us or at the following address: Town
of Ulysses Zoning Office, 10 Elm St, Trumansburg, NY 14886
TOWN BOARD MEETING CHANGES
The Town Board will hold a special meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, March 20 to meet with the Planning Board.
Please note that the Ulysses Town Board has 2 changes to their regular meeting schedule of 2nd & 4th
Tuesdays each month:
* The April 24 meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 26.
* The June 26 meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, June 25.
WATER RATE INCREASE (FOR TOWN, NOT VILLAGE WATER)
If you live in Ulysses Water District 3 OR 4 (Jacksonville area and part of Dubois Rd) the water rate has
increased, effective 1/1/18. The Town of Ulysses contracts with the Town of Ithaca to receive water from
Bolton Point (via the Town of Ithaca), so the Town of Ithaca dictates water rates for these districts. There
was no change from 2016 to 2017; rates remained at $6.55/1000gl. The rate for 2018 has increased to
$7.31/1000gl.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Super Summer Sign Up - Calling all Parents!
On Wednesday, April 25th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Trumansburg Elementary School Cafeteria the
Ulysses-Trumansburg Youth Commission will host area summer camps to share information about their
programs and sign up interested families. Drop in to see what's available and register your kids. Many
programs offer scholarships.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ALTERNATE NEEDED
Do you enjoy working respectfully with a group and learning about town government? Becoming an
alternate is a great way to get your feet wet on a board. Members are appointed by the Town Board. Link to
application here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/pdf/Application-to-join-board-committee.pdf
For questions, contact Darby Kiley at kiley@ulysses.ny.us.
HISTORIC CHURCH-SOLD! (Subject to Permissive Referendum)
The old church in Jacksonville that was purchased by the Town last summer has been sold for $50,000. See
details here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/pages/current-issues/134/sold-historic-old-church-in-jacksonville/
2018 TOWN AND COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES- April 2 Deadline
2018 Town and County Taxes are due on or before April 2nd, 2018 to avoid any further penalties. After April
2 a 5% plus interest of 1%/month will be added to your total.
Print copies of current or previous years’ bills here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/departments/dept-clerk/clerk-
tax/
VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG:
Election Day- March 20, 2018
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Village elections will take place on Tuesday, March 20. Polls will be open from 12 noon-9pm at the Village
Hall at 56 E. Main Street (enter in the back of the building).
View a sample ballot here:
http://tompkinscountyny.gov/files2/boe/2018/Sample_Ballots/Trumansburg%20Village.pdf
For more information, visit the Tompkins County Board of Elections: http://tompkinscountyny.gov/boe
TOMPKINS COUNTY NEWS:
Tourism Board invites public input on Outdoor Recreation Plan
Comments are due by Monday, April 9.
Organizations or individuals interested in participating in the development of tourism in Ithaca and Tompkins
County are invited to submit written comments on a draft of the County’s 2018 Outdoor Recreation Tourism
Implementation Plan. A copy of the plan can be found on the Tourism Program website at
www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov/tourism.
The Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) has developed the draft plan with input from a variety of
stakeholders and community members. The STPB is charged by the Tompkins County Legislature with
providing oversight and strategic direction for tourism initiatives that promote economic development and
enhance the quality of life in Tompkins County.
The draft plan identifies steps we can take collectively as a community in the next several years to develop
and promote Ithaca and Tompkins County as a premier regional destination for outdoor recreation. To that
end, it outlines a targeted approach for the use of County hotel room occupancy tax funds for strategic
investment in outdoor recreation tourism product development and marketing. In particular, the plan
focuses on growing the organizational capacity of area partners to advance the outdoor recreation tourism
agenda and on improving key physical outdoor recreation infrastructure, as well as prioritizes five key
outdoor recreation activity areas: water-based recreation, hiking and running, bicycling, kids in nature, and
niche and adventure tourism.
Written comments may be submitted in one of three ways:
* Online via the Tourism Program email address tourism@tompkins-co.org
* In person at the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department (121 E. Court St.)
* By mail to the Planning and Sustainability Department at the address given above.
To ensure consideration, comments must be received by 4pm, Monday, April 9. For more information,
contact the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department at (607) 274-5560.
NEW YORK STATE:
DEC Announces New Process for Gathering Public Input on Desired Deer Populations
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced
today that DEC and researchers at the Human Dimensions Research Unit at Cornell University are
implementing a survey-based process for gathering information on citizens' preferences on desired deer
populations that will help DEC biologists set deer population objectives across the state.
"DEC is responsible for managing New York's wild deer resource for the benefit of all citizens of the state,
today and in the future," DEC Commissioner Seggos said. "Understanding how citizens are benefiting from
or being harmed by deer and what their values and priorities are with respect to deer management are
important parts of fulfilling that responsibility. This survey is crucial to achieve our goals and we are urging
all New Yorkers to share their thoughts on this survey."
Read more here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/112958.html
Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New York State through May 14, 2018
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Open burning is regulated through the NYS DEC.
See more details here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/113004.html
UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS: (All are open to the public and meet at the Town Hall)
All town meetings are held at the town hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, unless noted otherwise.
For agendas and other meeting information, click on the event on the calendar here: http://ulysses.ny.us
/calendar/?category=Government
COMMUNITY CALENDAR!
Check the community calendar at http://www.ulysses.ny.us/calendar/. You can also submit your own events.
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Best,
Carissa Parlato
Ulysses Town Clerk
Office hours: 8am-4pm, M-F
(After hours by appt.)
10 Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221
F. (607)387-5843
ulysses.ny.us
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