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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 Index of ResolutionsContents 2005 INDEX OF RESOLUTIONS .................................................................................................................5 JANUARY 11, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.........................................................................5 **Resolution #1 Roads Agreement Between Ulysses And Tompkins County ....................................5 **Resolution #2 – Accepts Bid From Ithaca Millwork.......................................................................5 **Resolution #3 – Permissive Referendum To Withdraw Money From The General Capital Reserve Fund................................................................................................................................................5 **Resolution #4 – Scheduled Monthly Meetings..............................................................................6 **Resolution #5 – Designate News Media........................................................................................6 **Resolution #6 – Mileage Rate.......................................................................................................6 **Resolution #7 – Highway Superintendent Incur Expenses To $3000.00.........................................6 **Resolution #8 – Building And Maintenance Chairman Authorization Incur Expenses To $1500.....6 **Resolution #9 – Bond Undertakings..............................................................................................6 **Resolution #10 – Annual Report To The State Comptroller...........................................................6 **Resolution #11 – Ithaca Journal Official Town Publications...........................................................6 **Resolution #12 – Designate Tompkins County Trust Company As Depository...............................7 **Resolution #13 – Supervisor Pay In Advance Contracts.................................................................7 Town Board Appointments..............................................................................................................7 WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 2005.....................................................................................................7 **Resolution #14 – Time Cards........................................................................................................7 **Resolution #15 – Individuals ON The Agenda ...............................................................................8 **Resolution #16 – Individuals With Special Needs..........................................................................8 **Resolution #17 – Annual Audit.....................................................................................................8 **Resolution #18 – Highway Shared Services Agreement.................................................................8 JANUARY 11, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...........................................................................8 **Resolution #19 – Appointment To Planning Board-Mr. Hammond................................................8 JANUARY 20, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...........................................................................9 Review of Zoning/Sub-Division.........................................................................................................9 JANUARY 25, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...........................................................................9 Review of Zoning.............................................................................................................................9 FEBRUARY 1, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...........................................................................9 INITIATION OF MINOR OR MAJOR SUBDIVISION-changes made to the law. .....................................9 FEBRUARY 8, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.........................................................................9 **Resolution #20 – Realigning The Intersection OF Halseyville Rd And Route 96..............................9 **Resolution #21 – Agreement With Barton & Loguidice.................................................................9 **Resolution #22 – 2004 Budget Modifications ...............................................................................9 FEBRUARY 10, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.........................................................................9 Sub-Division Regulation Updates .....................................................................................................9 FEBRUARY 15, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.........................................................................9 Proposed Resolutions for the Association of Towns Annual meeting in New York City. ....................9 FEBRUARY 22, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.......................................................................10 Sub- Division Regulation Updates...................................................................................................10 FEBRUARY 26, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.......................................................................10 Town Board Audit..........................................................................................................................10 **Resolution #23 – Replacement Of Transcription Machine...........................................................10 MARCH 3, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.............................................................................10 Review Of Zoning Map...................................................................................................................10 MARCH 8, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING...........................................................................10 No Resolutions...............................................................................................................................10 MARCH 17, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ...........................................................................10 Sub-Division Regulation Updates In Regard To Road Construction .................................................10 MARCH 24, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ...........................................................................10 **Resolution #24 – Hire Of Persephone Dolinger To Edit Sub-Division And Amy Christian To Edit Zoning Law ....................................................................................................................................10 APRIL 12, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING............................................................................11 **Resolution #25 – Triathlon Race Request to Reroute Traffic.......................................................11 **Resolution #26 – Audit Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP & Every 4 Years By NYS..............................11 **Resolution #27 – Policy On The Distribution Of Information.......................................................11 **Resolution #28 – Appointment Election Machine Custodians.....................................................11 **Resolution #29 – Public Hearing For Moratorium Ordinance......................................................11 MAY 3, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING..................................................................................11 Sub-Division And Zoning Law Updates ...........................................................................................11 MAY 10, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING..............................................................................11 **Resolution #30 – Roger Calkins Retirement................................................................................11 MAY10, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING..............................................................................12 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT #2.....................................................12 JUNE 8, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.................................................................................12 **Resolution #31 – Designating Waterburg Area From Hamlet To R2 ............................................12 JUNE 14, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.............................................................................12 **Resolution #32 – Zoning Change From Residential District to Multi-Use Development District Bordered By Perry City Rd And Krums Corners Rd Cone & Moore Property. Planning Board To Do A Site Plan Review ............................................................................................................................12 **Resolution #33 – Community Preservation Act...........................................................................12 JUNE 22, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...............................................................................13 **Resolution #34 – Town Board To Proceed To Establish A Development District For Ms. Cones For Computer Research And Development..........................................................................................13 **Resolution #35 – Budget Modifications......................................................................................13 **Resolution #36 – Purchase Of Equipment By Department Heads................................................13 JUNE 28, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING...............................................................................13 **Resolution #37 – Appointment Of Darian Simon Planning Board................................................13 JULY 12, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING..............................................................................14 **Resolution #38 – Increase A1620.2 To $8387 And Decrease The Capital Reserve For The Expense Of The Court Room........................................................................................................................14 JULY 13, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING................................................................................14 **Resolution #39 – Waterburg Hamlet Zoning Law........................................................................14 **Resolution #40 – Recreation Partnership Contract .....................................................................14 AUGUST 9, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING..........................................................................14 **Resolution #41– Public Hearing For Planned Development District For Cone And Moore...........14 **Resolution #42 – Appointment of Interim Planning Board Chairman..........................................14 AUGUST 16, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING.......................................................................14 Draft Zoning Law............................................................................................................................14 AUGUST 23, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING..........................................................................14 **Resolution #43 – Development District #22 – Cones Seqr Part II.................................................14 Resolution and Determination.......................................................................................................14 **Resolution #44 - Re-Zoning Of Lands By Terrill Moore And Judith Cone For A Development District...........................................................................................................................................15 AUGUST 23, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING.......................................................................17 The Creation Of Development District #22.....................................................................................17 AUGUST 30, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING..........................................................................17 **Resolution #45 - Town Wide Re-Zoning under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) .....................................................................................................................................17 **Resolution #46 – Changes Made by Ms. Marino.........................................................................19 **Resolution #47 - RESOLUTION OF THE ULYSSES TOWN BOARD APPROVING LOCAL LAW NO.3 OF 2005 RE-ZONING TOWN WIDE THE TOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ..........19 SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ..................................................................20 **Resolution #48 – Fees For Zoning Variances, Building Permits etc..............................................20 **Resolution #49 - Fees for Zoning Ordinance...............................................................................20 **Resolution #50 – Water Rates....................................................................................................20 **Resolution #51 – Health Insurance Amendment For Class “A” Employees..................................20 October 4, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.............................................................................21 Line Items Summarized..................................................................................................................21 OCTOBER 11, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING......................................................................21 **Resolution #52 – Budget Modifications......................................................................................21 **Resolution #53 – Abandonment Of Claimed Ulysses Town Road ................................................21 **Resolution #54 – Executive Session............................................................................................22 OCTOBER 13, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................22 2006 Budget Changes....................................................................................................................22 OCTOBER 24, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING......................................................................22 **Resolution #55 – Preliminary 2006 Budget.................................................................................22 NOVEMBER 1, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.......................................................................22 2006 Budget Workshop-Changes To Fund Balances.......................................................................22 NOVEMBER 9, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.....................................................................22 No Resolutions...............................................................................................................................22 NOVEMBER 9, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING................................................................................................22 2006 BUDGET- PUBLIC HEARING....................................................................................................22 NOVEMBER 18, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING.....................................................................22 **Resolution #56 – Contingency Account A1990.4 Increase...........................................................22 **Resolution #57 – Preliminary Budget For 2006 Adopted.............................................................22 **Resolution #58 – Quality Communities Grant Program 2005-2006 For Revitalizing The Center Of The Hamlet Of Jacksonville ............................................................................................................23 DECEMBER 13, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING....................................................................23 **Resolution #59 – 2005 Budget Modifications .............................................................................23 **Resolution #60 – NYS Dept. Of Ag & Markets Multi-Year Dog Licensing Beginning January 2006 23 2005 INDEX OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 11, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #1 Roads Agreement BetweenUlysses And Tompkins County AGREEMENT between the Town Highway Superintendent of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, and the undersigned members of the Town Board. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, we agree that the moneys levied and collected in the Town for the repair and improvement of highways, and received from the State for State Aid for the repair and the improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows: 1.GENERAL REPAIRS.The sum of $45,000 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs upon 36 miles of Town highways, including sluices, culverts, and bridges having a span of less than five feet and board walks or the renewals thereof. 2.PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.The following sums shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Town highways: a.On Cold springs Road, commencing at Halseyville Road and terminating at Podunk Road for a distance of 1.4 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $108,000. Type: Cold Mix Pavement Width of traveled surface: 20 feet Thickness: 2” + or - Sub-base: o.k. except for hill area needs 4” tile line to drain out water trapped under surface. **Resolution #2 – Accepts Bid From Ithaca Millwork BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses accepts the bid from Ithaca Millwork in the amount of $19,950 and $1,500 for the design for a total of $21,450. **Resolution #3 – Permissive Referendum To Withdraw Money From The General Capital Reserve Fund NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION subject to a Permissive Referendum for withdrawal of monies from the General Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of the construction of a Courtroom Bench in the Town Hall an amount not to exceed $23,000 **Resolution #4 – Scheduled Monthly Meetings BE IT RESOLVED,the 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. **Resolution #5 – Designate 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. **Resolution #6 – Mileage Rate BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of 40.5 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. **Resolution #7 – 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. **Resolution #8 – Building And Maintenance Chairman Authorization Incur Expenses To $1500 BE IT RESOLVED the Building and Maintenance Chairman be authorized to incur expenses not to exceed $1500.00 for emergency repairs and maintenance following established procurement policy procedures. **Resolution #9 – 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) $4,000 each C. Court Clerical $4,000 D. Code Enforcement Officier $1,000 E. Highway Superintendent $1,000 F. Town Supervisor $500,000 G. Deputy Supervisor $15,000 H. Deputy Town Clerk $15,000 **Resolution #10 – Annual Report To The State Comptroller 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. **Resolution #11 – Ithaca Journal Official Town Publications BE IT RESOLVED the Ithaca Journal shall be and are hereby designated as the official Town publications. **Resolution #12 – Designate Tompkins County Trust Company As Depository BE IT RESOLVED the Tompkins County Trust Company is designated as depository 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. **Resolution #13 – Supervisor Pay In Advance Contracts 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. Town Board Appointments Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun Deputy Zoning Officer Mark Hassan Bookkeeper Doug Austic WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 2005 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Town Supervisor $10609/yr. Town Council (4) $3,3515.50/ yr Ea. Town Clerk/Collector $40262/ yr Highway Superintendent $47522/ yr Town Justice (2) $13104/yr Ea. APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES Deputy Town Clerk $13.24/hr Deputy Supervisor $15.45/hr Bookkeeper $16,845/yr Building Inspector $15,873/yr Zoning Officer $15065/yr Deputy Zoning Officer $12.36/hr Justice Clerical $26,738/yr Planning/Zoning Clerk $13.24/ hr Deputy Highway Superintendent $17.39/ hr Highway Employees $16.89/ hr **Resolution #14 – 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. **Resolution #15 – Individuals ON The Agenda 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. **Resolution #16 – Individuals With Special Needs BE IT RESOLVED any individual having any special needs and wishing to attend a meeting please advice the Town Clerk of the special requirements at least one week prior to the meeting. (ADA) **Resolution #17 – Annual 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 February 15, 2005 (by law on or before 1/20) **Resolution #18 – Highway Shared Services Agreement WHEREAS, Highway Law #142-d allows co-operative agreements for highway services and sharing of labor, equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G allows and encourages municipal co-operations, by joint or contract basis, performance of powers and duties among themselves; and WHEREAS, it is deemed beneficial to the Town of Ulysses to allow for shared highway agreements of equipment and services with other nearby municipal highway departments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor pursuant to Highway Law #283 to enter into agreements for shared services and equipment with other municipalities and authorize, within existing budget constraints, the Town’s Highway Superintendent pursuant to Highway Law #284 to take such action to implement said agreements consistent with Town highway needs and availability, and maintain sufficient liability coverage to protect the town in such joint efforts. JANUARY 11, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #19 – Appointment To Planning Board-Mr. Hammond Given this information Ms. Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Ellis to appoint Mr. Hammond to the Planning Board. JANUARY 20, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Review of Zoning/Sub-Division JANUARY 25, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Review of Zoning FEBRUARY 1, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING INITIATION OF MINOR OR MAJOR SUBDIVISION-changes made to the law. FEBRUARY 8, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #20 – Realigning The Intersection OF Halseyville Rd And Route 96 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to write a letter to Tompkins County Highway Department and New York State Department of Transportation to investigate the possibility of realigning the intersection (Halseyville Road and Route 96) to the traffic calming perpendicular configuration. FURTHER RESOLVES that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appeals to the County and State expertise to aid in a solution for this potentially dangerous road intersection/driveway situation. **Resolution #21 – Agreement With Barton & Loguidice Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to sign the agreement with Barton & Loguidice to proceed with the services described herein, under the terms and conditions detailed above and in accordance with Annual Engineering services Agreement in effect at the time the service is rendered. **Resolution #22 – 2004 Budget Modifications Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approve the 2004 budget modifications as presented and, Further Resolved,the Town Board established a Capital Reserve Highway Emergency Repair fund in the amount of $46,129. FEBRUARY 10, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Sub-Division RegulationUpdates FEBRUARY 15, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Proposed Resolutions for the Association of Towns Annual meeting inNew York City. 1.Proposed Resolution Collateral Source Legislation - yes 2.Proposed Resolution Tort Reform - yes 3.Proposed Resolution Compulsory Binding Arbitration – no 4.Proposed Resolution to Preserve Local Control over Health Insurance Benefits – yes 5.Proposed Resolution Medicaid Reform – yes 6.Proposed Resolution reforming WICKS Law and Prevailing Wage – yes 7.Proposed Resolution to Retain and Bolster Firefighter and EMS Recruitment – yes 8.Proposed Resolution to Increase Highway Funding – yes 9.Proposed Resolution to Address Property Tax Exemptions – yes 10.Resolution to Reform Condominium Assessments – yes 11.Proposed Resolution Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – yes 12.Proposed Resolution Voter-Verification Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – yes 13.Proposed Resolution requesting Police Accident Report Reform – yes 14.Proposed Resolution ATV access to Town Land and Roads – no 15.Proposed Resolution to Reclassify ATVs to Recreational Vehicles – yes 16.Proposed Resolution Speed Limits on all Town Roads – no FEBRUARY 22, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Sub- Division Regulation Updates FEBRUARY 26, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Town Board Audit **Resolution #23 – Replacement Of Transcription Machine Mr. Austic requested that the Board approve payment to Manley Business Machines in the amount of $250.00. Mrs. Georgia’s transcriber needed replacing. The Town Board unanimously approved this. MARCH 3, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Review Of Zoning Map MARCH 8, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING No Resolutions MARCH 17, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Sub-Division RegulationUpdates In Regard To Road Construction MARCH 24, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #24 – Hire Of Persephone Dolinger To Edit Sub-Division And Amy Christian To Edit Zoning Law BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hire Persephone Dolinger to edit the Sub- division for a fee not to exceed $500 without additional approval from the Town Board and, FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses would hire Amy Christian to continue editing the Zoning law for a fee not to exceed $1000 without additional approval from the Town Board. APRIL 12, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #25 – Triathlon Race Request to Reroute Traffic Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the Triathlon race and their request to reroute traffic to Gorge Road and Taughannock Park Road, with the understanding that the Park Police will handle the security. **Resolution #26 – Audit Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP & Every 4 Years By NYS Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses accept the proposal from Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP and Further Resolved that the Town Board expresses a general intention to have an audit every four (4) years and the Town Board's preference is that New York State does it. **Resolution #27 – Policy On The Distribution Of Information Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adds a new policy on the distribution of information. Further Resolved said policy should read as follows: Materials received anonymously and without stated authorship should under no circumstances be distributed. Materials should not be copied and distributed at the expense of the Town orthrough official Town mechanisms unless the business of the Town is served by doing so; such material should bear the initials of the distributor **Resolution #28 – Appointment Election Machine Custodians Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoint Robert Bailey, Republican of 4420 Swamp College Road and Roger Laue, Democrat (temporarily) of Fish Road as the Election Machine Custodians for the Town of Ulysses. **Resolution #29 – Public Hearing For Moratorium Ordinance Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses sets a Public Hearing for April25, 2005 at 7:00PM for the revised April12, 2005 Moratorium Ordinance for 120days. Further Resolved this public hearing will be held at the Trumansburg Fire Department. MAY 3, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Sub-Division And Zoning Law Updates MAY 10, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #30 – Roger Calkins Retirement BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Supervisor to pay for Roger Calkins retirement luncheon Thursday May 12, 2005 and FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Supervisor to issue a check equal to $20 per year times 28 years of service. MAY10, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT #2 JUNE 8, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #31 – Designating Waterburg Area From Hamlet To R2 Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses changes the designation of the Waterburg area from Hamlet to R2. JUNE 14, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #32 – Zoning Change From Residential District to Multi-Use Development District Bordered By Perry City Rd And Krums Corners Rd Cone & Moore Property. Planning Board To Do A Site PlanReview WHEREAS, application has been made to the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses by Judith Cone and Terrill M. Moore of 3170 Perry City Road, Trumansburg, NY for a request for a Zoning change from a Residential District to a multi-use Development District of Agriculture, Business and Residential pursuant to Ulysses Zoning Ordinance, Article IV Section 5 for three adjoining parcels of land consisting of approximately 22.84 acres of land bordered on the north by Perry City road and on the west by Krums Corners road. Ulysses tax parcel numbers: 33. -2-1.12, 33. -2-1.3, and 33. -2-1.4. WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun and Planning Board Chairman John Wertis have reviewed the application for a Development District and Site Plan Review and deemed it complete for review of the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses and, WHEREAS, upon initial review the Town Board, based on the proposals presented by Judy Cone and Terrill Moore, agreed by consensus that the plan was worthy of further study, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed said application and referred said application to the Town Planning Board pursuant to Section 5(b) of Article N for the Planning Boards recommendations to the Town Board. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses recommends the Planning Board also do Site Plan Review on the application. **Resolution #33 – Community Preservation Act WHEREAS,the Community Preservation Act (A.6450/S.3153) is currently being considered by the State Legislature, and WHEREAS,this Act would enable Towns to establish land preservation and protection funds and a revenue stream for the purchase of land and interests in land for conservation purposes via a real estate transfer tax of up to 2%, and WHEREAS,open space protection is an objective of the County and many Town Comprehensive Plans, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED,that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, acting on behalf of the residents of the Town, urges the various Towns in Tompkins County, the Tompkins County Municipal Officials Association, and the Tompkins County Legislature join with the Town of Ulysses in endorsing this Act. JUNE 22, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #34 – Town Board To Proceed To Establish A Development District For Ms. Cones For Computer Research And Development BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses proceed forward with the procedure to establish a Development District by having the Planning Board do the Site Plan Review and the Town Board be the lead procedure with SEQR and the Public Hearing which will coincide with the completion of the Site Plan Review. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Board makes recommendations back to the Town Board including whether or not it is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. **Resolution #35 – Budget Modifications BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to increase the following accounts: A1110.4 $ 2,000.00 A1620.2 22,523.00 A1910.4 2,794.90 Decrease Fund Balance: A Capital Reserve $22,523.00 A Fund Balance 4,794.90 **Resolution #36 – Purchase Of Equipment By Department Heads Mr. Austic moved, seconded by Ms. Marino to institute a request for spending prior to the actual purchase of equipment by department heads. JUNE 28, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #37 – Appointment Of Darian Simon Planning Board BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appointment Darian Simon to serve on the Ulysses Planning Board, to replace Lorren Hammond whom resigned, for a term to expire December 2011. JULY 12, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #38 – Increase A1620.2 To $8387 And Decrease The Capital Reserve For The Expense Of The Court Room BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to increase A1620.2 in the amount of $8387.00 and decrease the Capital Reserve account to cover the expense of the Court Room. JULY 13, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #39 – Waterburg Hamlet Zoning Law BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopt the Residential Hamlet as revised and it be titled in the Zoning Law as H2-Hamlet Residential. **Resolution #40 – Recreation Partnership Contract BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses give notice to the Recreation Partner that the Town of Ulysses intends to withdrawal from the program at the end of the Town’s contract. AUGUST 9, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #41– Public Hearing For Planned Development District For Cone And Moore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses holds a Public Hearing on the application for a Planned Development District from Judith Cone and Terrill Moore on August 23, 2005 at 7PM. **Resolution #42 – Appointment of Interim Planning Board Chairman BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoint Mr. David Tyler as the interim Planning Board Chairman. AUGUST 16, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING Draft Zoning Law AUGUST 23, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #43 – Development District #22 – Cones Seqr Part II Resolution and Determination Whereas,Judith Cone and Terrill Moore, on or about June 1, 2005 filed an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) with the Town Clerk and Town Board, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and, Whereas,said EAF is in connection with the application for the Zoning of Tax Parcels No. 33. -2- 1.2, 33. -2-1.3, and 33. -2-1.4 consisting of 22.84 acres into a Development District under Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Section 5; and, Whereas,the EAF review date was posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard and published same in the official paper, a copy and proof of same are attached hereto and made a part hereof; and Whereas,it is hereby determined the action proposed does not constitute a Type I action as defined in 6 NYCRR Section 617.12 of SEQR regulations since Section 617.4 (b) (2) references adoption of Zoning changes of 25 acres or more in a district and this application is for 22.84 acres, and Whereas,the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby declares themselves as lead agency and as such has made the following findings after accepting as complete the submitted EAF: 1. That the Re-Zoning is not deemed adverse to, a. Water Resources b. Air Quality c. Plants and Animals d. Aesthetic Resources e. Historic and archeological Resources f. Open space and recreation g. Transportation h. Energy i. Noise and odor j. Increase modern density k. Public health l. Growth and characters of the community or neighborhood 2. That the proposed action is consistent with social and economic considerations. 3. That all steps have been taken in the proposed action to the extent practicable (i.e. per Site Plan Diagram) to mediate any negative consequences identified, therefore it is hereby: Resolved,that the EAF is adopted and approved as submitted and above referred findings are hereby adopted; and Further Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby makes the determination based on the EAF and its findings that adoption of Development District No. 22 as a Local Law No. 2 of 2005 as drafted is found to have no significant impact on the environment and declares and issues hereby a negative declaration under SEQR. **Resolution #44 - Re-Zoning Of Lands By Terrill Moore And Judith Cone For A Development District LOCAL LAW NO.2, 2005 CREATING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 22 WHEREAS,Application has been made for re-zoning of lands, pursuant to the existing Zoning Ordinance Article IV,Section 5, by Terrill Moore and Judith Cone for a Development District; and WHEREAS,The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses referred the matter pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 (b) to the Town of Ulysses Planning Board which considered items 1 thru 4 therein and approved on June 22, 2005, with modification, the District pursuant to Article IV Section 5 (c); and WHEREAS,A Public Hearing was held on the proposed Draft Law on August 23, 2005 by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses after August 9,2005 review of the Draft Law and scheduling by said Board, and lawful postings of notice and publication as required by New York State Town Law; and WHEREAS,The Tompkins County Planning Department, having due notice, did not object to said Local Law pursuant to it's General Municipal Law review under Section 239 l&m; and WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the short form State Environmental Quality Review statement and made findings and issued a negative declaration thereon; and WHEREAS,based on all of the above the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as found the re- zoning application to be consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and in the best interests of the Town of Ulysses in that it still allows for agricultural and single-family use and is limited in scope, purpose, and maintains natural aesthesis in the area while adding to the Town workforce and property tax base; and WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has fully considered all comments of the public and applicant and procedures herein, Now Therefore it is hereby, RESOLVED,the Local Town Law No.2 of 2005 creating Development District 22 is enacted as set forth for the purposes and premises set forth as follows: BE IT ENACTED, by the Ulysses Town Board Local Law No.2 of 2005, as set forth herein: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 22 1. This District shall be known as Development District No. 22. 2. The purposes for which the Development District may be used is as follows: a. Agricultural Use as defined under Ag and Markets Law b. Computer software research and development not to exceed 30 employees to be located in structures shown on Site Plan Map dated May 30, 2005 as drawn by Cheryl Lee Thompson, Licensed Architect inclusive of Residential use in said structures. 3. Area of the District The area of said District shall be approximately 22.84 acres consisting of parcels presently owned by Terrill Moore and Judith Cone, Tax Parcels 33. -2-1.2, 33. -2-1.3 and 33. -2-1.4 in the Town of Ulysses, bordering Perry City Road on the North and Krums Corners Road on the West, and more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situated in the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point marking the intersection of the centerline of Perry City Road with the centerline of Krums Corners Road; Thence South 81 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds East along the centerline of Perry City Road 803.21 feet to a point; Thence South 7 degrees 10 minutes 51 seconds West (passing through a pin at 25.76 feet) 754.20 feet to a pin; Thence South 81 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds East (passing through a pipe at 150 feet) 395.82 feet to a pin; Thence South 9 degrees 06 minutes 01 second West 360 feet to a pin; Thence North 82 degrees 00 minutes 35 seconds West 998.57 feet to a pin; Thence North 82 degrees 08 minutes West Passing a pipe at 174.7 feet a total distance of 200 feet to the center line of Krums Corners Road; Thence North 7 degrees 45 minutes East 446.9 feet along the center line of Krums Corners Road; Thence North 07 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds East 671.70 feet to the point or place of beginning. AUGUST 23, 2005 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING The Creation Of Development District #22 AUGUST 30, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #45 - Town Wide Re-Zoning under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) Whereas, a Ulysses Town Wide Comprehensive Plan was adopted April 13, 1999 by the Ulysses Town Board, and Whereas, subsequent to the Adoption of said Comprehensive Plan the Town Board has been drafting a Town Wide Re-Zoning Law to replace all existing Zoning in order to update Town Zoning in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Whereas,the Town Board as Lead Agency has completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and dully filed with the Clerk, and Part I and Part II thereof have detailed the Environmental Impacts of the Town Wide Re-Zoning taking into consideration the Generic Nature of the Action to be taken since no project of development is involved, and Whereas, the EAF review by the Town Board was held after a Public Hearing on May 31, 2005, and the 30 day comment period by the public after the May 31, 2005 Public Hearing has expired without further Environmental Comments; Whereas,the Public Hearing on Part I & II was held after due posting and publication in the official Town paper being The Ithaca Journal on May 18, 2005 and the Trumansburg Free Press on May 25, 2005 proof of which was duly filed with the Clerk, and Whereas,this is a Type I action under SEQR given it is a Re-Zoning of over 25 acres pursuant to 6NYCRR Section 617.12 and specifically Section 617.4 (b) (2), and Whereas,notice was duly mailed to all involved agencies requesting Ulysses Town Board Lead Agency status and describing the Proposed Action inclusive of New York State Parks Commission, County of Seneca, Towns of Covert, Ithaca, Enfield and Village of Trumansburg, without objection from any involved agency, and Whereas, the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency and as such accepts the Full EAF as complete per its review of May 31, 2005, and Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has deemed the Town Wide Re-Zoning as not significantly adverse to Town: 1.Water Resources 2.Air Quality 3.Plants and Animals 4.Aesthetic Resources 5.Historic and Archeological Resources 6.Open Space and Recreation 7.Transportation 8.Energy Resources 9.Noise and Odor 10.Land Use 11.Public Health 12.Growth and Characters of the Community or Neighborhood, and Whereas, the proposed Town Wide Re-Zoning is a proposed action consistent with social and economic considerations and well as proper Land Use and Public Health and Safety, and Whereas,all steps have been taken in the proposed action to the extent practicable to mediate any negative consequences identified, therefore it is hereby: Resolved,that the EAF is adopted and approved as presently amended and the above findings 1 thru 12 are hereby adopted, Further Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby makes the determination, based on the EAF and its findings, that the Adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2005 establishing Town Wide Re- Zoning consistent with our Comprehensive Plan as presently before this Board has no significant adverse or otherwise mitigated impact on the Environment and Declares and issues hereby a Negative Declaration under SEQR. **Resolution #46 – Changes Made by Ms. Marino BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses accepts all the changes suggested by Ms. Marino. **Resolution #47 - RESOLUTION OF THE ULYSSES TOWN BOARD APPROVING LOCAL LAW NO.3 OF 2005 RE-ZONING TOWN WIDE THE TOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS,the Ulysses Town Board adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the Town on April 13, 1999, and WHEREAS,numerous efforts have been made by the Town Board to enact new Zoning consistent with said Comprehensive Plan and promote the Public Health and Safety of residents and others in the Town, and WHEREAS,the Town Board has solicited Public Comment in many forums; the Tompkins County Planning Department has provided personnel to assist in drafting for the Town, the Town has hired an expert in municipal zoning to assist the Town Board and the Town Planning Board has extensively commented on the Draft of the Law, the Town Board has further engaged legal opinions of Town Counsel and the opinions of the Code Enforcement Officer and hired persons for editorial reviews of the various drafts of the Zoning Law, and WHEREAS,the Town Board has Adopted a Resolution, made findings and made a determination on the Environmental Impact under the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and has held a public hearing under SEQR as a Type I Action; declared itself after due notice Lead Agency; and held the required comment period open post Public Hearing; the Town Board has made a determinant findings of no significant impact on the Environment and made a Negative Declaration under SEQR, and WHEREAS,the Town Board notified the Tompkins County Planning Department pursuant to General Municipal Law § 239 l&m of the proposed Town Wide Re-Zoning, and many comments of said Planning Board Department having been considered and adopted, and the Section 239 l&m Review by the County Planning Department under the General Municipal Law having found no negative County impact nor objected to the Local Law, and therefore no supermajority being needed for passage by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the Town Wide Re-zoning on May 31, 2005 after due Bulletin Board posting and Publication in the official newspaper on May 18, 2005, being the necessary 10 days prior to the hearing as well as in the Trumansburg Free Press on May 25, 2005, and WHEREAS, numerous Public Information sessions were held for Town residential comments, especially during the last year, and the Town Board considered same consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the Town and its residents to have a full detailed and Comprehensive Zoning Law that promotes the Health and Safety of the Town’s Community as well as provide for responsible and needed development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS,due consideration has been given the full text of this Local Law which is intended to supercede all existing Zoning as set forth therein (with the exception of the adoption of Development District No. 22 adopted immediately prior hereto on August 23, 2005) and the Town Planning Board and Town Board have satisfied themselves of the full contents and purposes of this Local Law; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts Local Law No. 3 for Town Wide Re-Zoning as set forth herein after, to be effective upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State as required by Law; and BE IT RESOLVED,the following text of Local Law No. 3 is hereby enacted, by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on this date of August 30, 2005. SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #48 – Fees For Zoning Variances, Building Permits etc. BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses set the fees for the following: Simple $50 Simple on roads listed $75 Minor $150 Major $300 Site Plan $150 PDD $150 **Resolution #49 - Feesfor Zoning Ordinance BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses set a fee of $25 for a copy of the Ulysses Zoning Law with a color map. **Resolution #50 – Water Rates BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses set a policy to charge $50 for a water service charge for first hour and $25 per hour after that. **Resolution #51 – Health Insurance Amendment For Class “A” Employees BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will amended the Town of Ulysses Personnel Manual dated 4/13/1999 under Health Insurance to read “The Town shall contribute 100% of the cost of individual or family coverage on the Town’s health insurance plan for a Class “A” employees.” To be effective immediately. October 4, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Line Items Summarized Insurance increase 4% to 5% and with Workmen Compensation they are including a clause relative to terrorism NYS Retirement has sent a bill Health Insurance increase may be 12% to 15% Utilities – rumor has it natural gas could go up by 70% - looking at gas futures Mr. Austic said they do not look that bad. Mr. Austic called NYSE Solutions and was told to figure 40% to 45% Library asked for an additional $1000 Municipal Dues were increased to reflect actual dues – previously taken out of other accounts A1010.4 budgeted at $7000 for training of the different boards B8010 has $3750 for stormwater Alex asked for help –Doug added in $3500 for a clerk Alex’s salary was increased by 2 hours OCTOBER 11, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #52 – Budget Modifications Mr. Austic said that some budget modifications needed to be addressed. The Buildings CE account A1620.4, the Printing and Mailings account A1670.4, Town Barn Garage account A5132.4 needs increasing totaling $2500, which he purposes to transfer $2500 out of the Contingency account and take the funds for the additional Attorney fees from the Fund Balance. **Resolution #53 – Abandonment Of Claimed Ulysses Town Road Whereas;a request has been made by the owners of the property at 1359 Taughannock Boulevard, Frances Littin and Arthur C. Tauck III,as trustees of the Frances Littin Revocable Trust; through their Attorney James Miller, Esq. for abandonment of a claimed Ulysses Town Road; and Whereas,the Town Highway Superintendent, James Meeker, has informed the own Board that the gravel driveway requested to be abandoned is not a Town Highway; and Whereas, the Town Attorney, Bruce Wilson, has reviewed and commented on the issues raised and sees no liability on the part of the Town by abandonment; and Whereas,adjacent owners to the gravel driveway will not be harmed; and Whereas,the Town Board has fully reviewed the correspondence, deeds and maps involved including Highway Department letter of June 28, 2005 and survey re-surveyed June 17, 2005 relating to the gravel driveway and its location, and heard from the Town Attorney as to legal issues; and Whereas,the Town Board has found no Town use for the gravel driveway nor has the Town ever maintained the alleged Town Road at least in the last 10 years; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved, the gravel driveway (unnamed) adjacent to New York State Route 89 as shown in the survey map of Robert S. Russler, Jr. re-surveyed June 17, 2005 is hereby abandoned, and any claim of the Town to said road discontinued. **Resolution #54 – Executive Session BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adjourns to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. OCTOBER 13, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 2006 Budget Changes OCTOBER 24, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #55 – Preliminary 2006 Budget BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses moves this budget to Preliminary 2006 Budget as modified tonight. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Ulysses will advertise the Preliminary 2006 Budget for a Public Hearing to be held on November 9, 2005 at 7:00 pm. NOVEMBER 1, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 2006 Budget Workshop-Changes To Fund Balances NOVEMBER 9, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING No Resolutions NOVEMBER 9, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING 2006 BUDGET- PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 18, 2005 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #56 – Contingency Account A1990.4 Increase Ms. Marino amended the motion by moving that the A Contingency Account A1990.4 be increased by $2,500, which would make that line be a total of $12,500. Mr. Ellis seconded this motion. **Resolution #57 – Preliminary Budget For 2006 Adopted BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts the Preliminary 2006 Budget, version dated 11/17/05, with the changes made in the following funds: A Fund Attorney A1420.4 $ 20,000 A Fund Contingency A1990.4 7,500 A Fund Deputy Supervisor A1220.12 10,527 B Fund Planning Mang. B8020.11 15,000 B Fund Reserve B9950.9 33,500 B Fund General Envir. CE B8020.4 18,500 **Resolution #58 – Quality CommunitiesGrant Program 2005-2006 For Revitalizing The Center Of The Hamlet OfJacksonville WHERE AS a resolution is required authorizing Deputy Supervisor Richard Coogan to submit an application to the Department of State Quality Communities Program (2005-2006) for Environmental Protection Funds to develop a plan for Revitalizing the Center of the Hamlet of Jacksonville, that resides wholly within the boundaries of the Town of Ulysses. The plan shall include a transportation park and ride and adaptive reuse of an 1826 church/meeting house on land that was that was adversely affected by a gasoline spill. This resolution shall also authorize Supervisor Douglas Austic to execute all financial and administrative processes for this project, and WHERE AS funds solicited through this program shall be used for the express purposes of revitalizing a community effected by a petroleum spill, encouraging community growth where there is the necessary infrastructure, and public transportation, and WHERE AS the project cost is estimated to be $20,000 and the Town’s share of the cost if the grant is award shall be $4000, and WHERE AS the Jacksonville Community Association, a 501 (c) (3), is a willing partner to conduct public outreach for this project, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses supports this project, Revitalization Initiatives for the Hamlet of Jacksonville. DECEMBER 13, 2005 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING **Resolution #59 – 2005 Budget Modifications Mr. Weatherby moved the 2005 Budget Modifications introduced by Mr. Austic, seconded by Mr. Scott. **Resolution #60 – NYS Dept. Of Ag & Markets Multi-Year Dog Licensing Beginning January 2006 WHEREAS,New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Division of Animal Industry is offering Multi-Year Dog Licensing beginning with licenses on January 15, 2006 and WHEREAS, towns have the option of issuing dog licenses for up to three years duration. The law does not require that owners purchase multi-year licenses. Owners may choose one, two, or three years' licenses, as long as the rabies vaccination is still current) WHEREAS, a 2 year license will be double the annual fee, a three year license will be triple the annual fee. FURTHER as is the case with all licenses, no refund can be made once the license is issued even if the dog's status changes i.e. it dies or changes ownership. Fee exempt (guide, service, therapy, police, war, detection, and search) dogs may have multi-year Licenses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes multi-year licensing to the dog owners of the Town of Ulysses.