HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-15-STB-FINAL-minutesSPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
December 15, 2020
The meeting was held via Zoom videoconference and noticed on the website at ulysses.ny.us.
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Zahler called the Ulysses Town Board to order at 8am.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Supervisor- Nancy Zahler
Board members- Katelin Olson, Rich Goldman, Marc Devokaitis
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Deputy Supervisor- Michelle E. Wright
Highway Superintendent- Scott Stewart
ABSENT:
Board member- Michael Boggs
OTHERS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
RESOLUTION #246 OF 2020:
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Dec. 15, 2020 with the
changes of withdrawing Appointment of Personnel and moving up New Business.
Moved: Mr. Devokaitis Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Mr. Devokaitis aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/15/20
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF EXTENSIONS OF AGREEMENTS ENDING 12/31/20
RESOLUTION # 247 OF 2020: APPROVAL OF EXTENSIONS OF AGREEMENTS ENDING
12/31/20
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WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Jacksonville Community Association for collaboration on the Jacksonville Community Park and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Village of Trumansburg, Trumansburg Central School District and Trumansburg Community
Recreation, Inc to collaborate on shared recreational ventures and
WHEREAS, both agreements were authorized through December 2020 and
WHEREAS, the review and updating of the agreements has been delayed due to the
coronavirus and
WHEREAS, all parties need more time to review and update the agreements,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the terms and conditions outlined in the two agreements ending December
31, 2020 are hereby extended through December 31, 2021 or until revised versions are
presented to the Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Olson
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Mr. Devokaitis aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/15/20
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF OUT OF DISTRICT USER AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION # 248 OF 2020: APPROVAL OF OUT OF DISTRICT USER AGREEMENTS FOR
WATER DISTRICT #1
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board adopted Resolution #197 on Oct. 16, 2020 approving a
restated Agreement with Cayuga Addiction and Recovery Services establishing Water District
#1 and
WHEREAS, that agreement permits out of district users to join the Water District provided
they pay their pro-rata share of water district related expenses and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Town of Ulysses Budget, as approved by the Ulysses Town Board in
Resolution #217 on October 29, 2020, included assessments for all Water District #1 users to
help pay for future repairs and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has prepared the attached Out of District User Agreements for
the two users who have joined the district and
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed the terms and conditions of the proposed
Agreements, and
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WHEREAS there are the proposed agreements need revisions before being presented to the
users,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to work with the attorney
and the users to finalize acceptable language, and further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to send the approved agreements
to the outside users to take effect January 1, 2021.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Devokaitis
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Mr. Devokaitis aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/15/20
EXECUTIVE SESSION dealing with matters related to appointment & compensation of individuals
Ms. Zahler made a motion to move into Executive Session at for the purpose of discussing the
appointment and compensation of particular people. This was seconded by Ms. Olson and passed
unanimously.
Ms. Wright and Mr. Stewart joined the board.
The board returned from Executive Session at 9:22am.
BRIEF UPDATES:
Ms. Zahler and Wright shared the draft version of the document to be included with tax bills. The
board gave feedback.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30am. This was seconded by Mr. Devokaitis
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 1/11/21.