HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-28-TB-FINAL-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
May 28, 2019
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- Nancy Zahler, Michael Boggs, Richard Goldman, John Hertzler
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Bookkeeper- Nina Thompson
Project Assistant- Michelle Wright
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michelle Couwenhoven, Anne Koreman (Tompkins County Legislator), Linda Liddle
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7pm.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
RESOLUTION 2019-100: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 28, 2019 with the
additions of a union contract amendment discussion and a budget modification.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/28/19
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES:
Ms. Koreman shared the following updates from Tompkins County:
• A $10 million federal grant was awarded for airport.
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• Funding was approved for another outreach worker on the Commons. This is meant to be a
preventative program for mental health assistance.
• The legislature supported the NYS halt resolution to reduce isolation time while incarcerated.
encouraging 15 day max
• The property foreclosure auction will be held on June 17. There are no properties in Ulysses.
• They are working on getting human rights commission up and running.
• TCAT will have 3 or more electric buses soon due to grant awards.
• The Cayuga power plant announced that it will close down the coal burning plant and set up a
solar powered data center.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Hertzler shared that he has been working on the Jacksonville fundraiser for new restrooms but
not on behalf of the town.
Ms. Zahler shared the following:
• Tomorrow is Durand Day as proclaimed by the town board.
• She attended a presentation on emergency response times.
• The County Planning Dept. is preparing for the 2020 census and asked about any special areas
in the town that should be focused on. Ms. Zahler suggested Jacksonville.
• NYSERDA has approved an extension for the zoning grant project.
Mr. Boggs shared the following:
• He and Mr. Goldman attended the Planning Board meeting on the zoning update draft.
• He attended the IO meeting where they discussed Cayuga County’s lake management plan
which may be used as a model for other municipalities.
OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MISSION & GUIDELINES FOR HABITAT NATURE PRESERVE on SALO Drive
Ms. Zahler presented draft language for the proposed sign at the Salo Drive trail.
RESOLUTION 2019-101: APPROVAL OF MISSION & GUIDELINES FOR HABITAT NATURE
PRESERVE on SALO Drive
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board appointed the Salo Habitat Advisory Committee in 2018 to
make recommendations to the Town about the purpose and use of this unique resource
purchased with a grant from the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee has engaged local neighbors to assure that the mission
and guidelines for use will welcome visitors while minimizing disruptions for neighbors; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee recommended a mission statement, guidelines for use,
and proposed signage for the nature preserve; now therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the proposed mission, guidelines, and plans for signage be approved as
suggested.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/28/19
HIGHWAY CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLANNING DISCUSSION
Ms. Thomas distributed an updated capital plan. Mr. Stewart would like to speed up acquisition of a
flail mower. Also, a new plow is needed for the 2020 Mack truck that has already been ordered. The
board discussed the capital plan and came up with questions for the next meeting with Mr. Stewart.
APPROVAL OF RECREATION PARTNERSHIP BY-LAWS
RESOLUTION 2019-102: APPROVAL OF RECREATION PARTNERSHIP BY-LAWS
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board received updated by-laws for the Recreation Partnership
dated April 23, 2019 from Tompkins County Youth Services Coordinator Janice Johnson, now
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board ratifies the Recreation Partnership by-laws as
presented.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/28/19
HIGHWAY UNION CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
The highway department is requesting that some of the staff move to a compressed work week of 10-
hour days for four days each week. The staff discussed how overtime and call-in time would be
calculated.
The department would also like the board to consider the contract language about seniority
protection and clarification of starting salary.
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Board members discussed whether to pursue this discussion as it took many hours to negotiate the
current contract but decided that if the union representative provides the language, the Town Board
is amenable to considering this suggestion.
Mr. Goldman & Ms. Zahler agreed to hold a follow up conversation with the union and highway.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
MONTHLY BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLUTION 2019-103: APPROVAL OF MINUTES from 4/9
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the Town Board meeting
on 5/14/19.
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: 5/28/19
BUDGET MODIFICATION
RESOLUTION 2019-104: BUDGET MODIFICATION
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the following budget modification:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A5010.4 Highway Superintendent CE INCREASE $1,000.00
To increase line to cover new computer and additional expenditures expected
A917 Unassigned Unappropriated Fund
Balance
DECREASE $1,000.00
To appropriate additional fund balance to cover the above increase
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/28/19
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24pm, seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 6/5/19.