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Home My WebLink About2016 listserv 11-18Google Groups Town of Ulysses news 11/18/16 Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Nov 18, 2016 10:17 AM Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses Happy Friday! In this issue: A note from the Town Supervisor Public Hearing on 2017 Fire Contract Water District 3 & 4- bills sent on 11/17 Weather update Volunteers sought for Water Resources and Environmental Management Councils Hunting Season opens Nov. 19 Upcoming town meetings Community Calendar shout-out FROM THE TOWN SUPERVISOR: This year the Town of Ulysses passed a resolution pledging to become a Climate Smart Community. There are many steps involved, but one is to encourage energy efficiency and use of alternate energy sources. The HeatSmart Tompkins program is assisting in these goals. See the following for how you too can help. Do you want to know more about heat pumps as a tried and true alternative to burning fossil fuels for heating and cooling your home? HeatSmart Tompkins has organized home tours at houses where people have heat pumps and geothermal installed. Meetings where the public can hear from vetted installers will start in late January. Come talk to homeowners who have been through the decision making process and the installations. Upcoming tours are listed below. If you want to participate, please show up at the start time--this is not a drop-in-anytime tour. The homeowner will give a short description of the system, will show you the parts that they are able to show (some of them may be buried in the ground), and then answer questions. Visit www.SolarTompkins.org for details. Saturday, November 19, 2016. 2:00 - 4:00pm Location: 341 Bald Hill Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817 System Details: 2.5 ton Multi-Zone (2 head) Ductless Mitsubishi Air-Source Heat Pump system Sunday, November 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: 3406 Gorge Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886 System Details: 3 ton Multi-Zone Ductless Mitsubishi Air-Source Heat Pump system Saturday, December 3, 2016. 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: 869 Cobb St., Groton, NY 13073 System Details: 1.5 ton Single-Zone Carrier Infinity Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump system Sunday, December 4, 2016. 2:00 - 4:00pm Location: 123 Hunt Hill Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Town of Ulysses news 11/18/16 - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/D4N-H1-... 1 of 3 12/1/2016 9:08 AM System Details: 5 ton Vertical GeoStar Ground-Source Geothermal Heat Pump system, 50 gallon State Air-Source Heat Pump Hot Water Heater unit PUBLIC HEARING on the 2017 FIRE CONTRACT: Tuesday, 11/22 at 6:30pm The town contracts with the Village of Trumansburg to provide fire and emergency medical services (EMS) to its residents. The neighboring towns of Covert and Hector also contract with the village for these services. The final budget is determined solely by the village. Town Law mandates that the town hold a Public Hearing to allow residents to comment on the annual fire contract. WATER DISTRICT 3 & 4 bills sent on 11/17 If you are part of Town of Ulysses Water District 3 (Jacksonville area) or 4, meters were read on Monday, 11/14 and bills were sent on 11/17 with a due date of 12/15. Bills can be paid by mail, in person, or on-line (for a fee) at https://ulyssesny.govtportal.com/. WEATHER: Looks like we might have SNOW this weekend. Stay up to date on the latest reports here: http://www.weather.gov/bgm/winter NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL: Tompkins County is seeking nominees to serve on two volunteer citizen boards that advise the County Legislature on decisions about our local environment. The deadline to apply is 12/9. Water Resources Council (WRC): Is seeking individuals representing the general public (at-large seats), municipal government, business and industry, and recreation. Details: * The council provides guidance and recommendations to the County Legislature for managing local water resources, supports local governments in the implementation of relevant regulations, and addresses water resources issues of importance or concern to the community. * Meetings are held at the TCAT Transit Center on the third Monday of each month at 4:15 PM (subject to rescheduling if a conflict occurs with holidays). Environmental Management Council (EMC): Is seeking county residents as well as appointed representatives from the following municipalities: Towns of Enfield, Lansing, and Newfield; and Villages of Freeville, Groton, Lansing and Trumansburg. Details: * The EMC has been Tompkins County government's official citizen advisory board on local environmental matters since 1971 and is one of the oldest EMCs in the state. * Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM, at the Old Jail, located at 125 E. Court Street in downtown Ithaca. To apply: Visit the county’s website at http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/legislature/advisory-board, or call the Legislature office at 607-274-5434. Deadline: Tompkins County residents are invited to submit an application no later than December 9, 2016. Municipal representatives must also submit a resolution of support from the municipality. Town of Ulysses news 11/18/16 - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/D4N-H1-... 2 of 3 12/1/2016 9:08 AM REGULAR DEER HUNTING SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th Visit the link below to learn some safety tips for both hunters and non-hunters during hunting season. http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=acm/Explore_And_More/exploreArticles /Spotlight__Safety_During_Hunting_Season.htm View a hunting season calendar here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/pdf/2016-hunting-season-dates.pdf UPCOMING TOWN BOARD MEETINGS: All are open to the public and meet 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 * Town Board meeting- Tues. 11/22 at 7pm * Zoning Update Steering Committee Meeting: Thurs., 12/1 at 7pm. Find out more at http://www.ulysses.ny.us/boards/zoning-update/. The first draft of the new zoning covering agricultural lands is still being discussed. The public will be invited to comment when the first draft is complete. 2016 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS: See the final election results for Tompkins County here: http://www.votetompkins.com/ In Ulysses, Dave Reynolds was elected Highway Superintendent to complete the remaining 1 year of the 4 yr. term left vacant by Jim Meeker, who retired at the end of 2016. Tom Schlee was re-elected as Town Justice for a 4yr. term. Propositions 1 and 2, to change the elected positions of Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent to appointed positions, did not pass. DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR! Check our community calendar often at http://www.ulysses.ny.us/calendar/ to stay up to date. 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