HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-03-STB-FIRE-EMS-FINAL-minutesSPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Joint EMS/Fire Meeting
Town of Ulysses
September 3, 2019
Audio of the minutes are available on the website at ulysses.ny.us.
The meeting was held at the Trumansburg Fire Hall, Main 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 (arrived 7:07pm)
Board members- Michael Boggs, Nancy Zahler, Rich Goldman (arrived 7:45pm), John Hertzler (arrived
7:26pm),
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Project Assistant- Michelle Wright
OTHERS PRESENT: Trustees of the Village of Trumansburg (Rordan Hart, Debbie Watkins, Ben Darfler,
Ben Carver, Keith Hannon) representatives from the Towns of Covert and Hector
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:10pm.
DISCUSSION on the PROPOSED FIRE BUDGET:
Deputy Fire Chief Matt Taylor presented the proposed 2019 fire budget expenses, highlighting the
areas where costs have changed from the 2018 budget, and responded to questions from board
members.
Mr. Hart directed the group to a handout projecting reserve funds amounts. Mr. Darfler further
explained. Board members asked questions.
Mr. Hertzler arrived at this time.
Mr. Fulton noted that it would be helpful if the Towns of Covert & Ulysses considered procuring a
water craft with a fire pump for lakefront emergencies. He estimated that the cost to purchase is
$50,000-200,000.
Mr. Hart and Mr. Darfler shared alternate models for structuring EMS and Fire cost-sharing in the
joint districts.
Ms. Zahler inquired as to why call volume has increased. Mr. Fulton responded that the reporting
method has changed.
Mr. Hart ended the fire budget discussion by noting that there is a 3.2% but they may receive grant
funds that would help offset this.
DISCUSSION on the PROPOSED EMS BUDGET:
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Mr. Hart noted that the previous year closed out $112,000 over budget due to payroll/overtime.
The group discussed strategies for dealing with under/overages, such as with a reserve.
Mr. Hart explained the proposed budget and said that the expenditure spikes are due primarily to
new staff.
The group discussed how the number of calls is determined.
Ms. Zahler inquired about last year’s overage and whether they have budgeted to avoid this for next
year.
ADJOURN:
Ms. Zahler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15pm; seconded by Mr. Goldman and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 10/2/19.