HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-06-ORG-FINAL-minutesORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of the TOWN BOARD
Town of Ulysses
January 6, 2021
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 8:03am.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Supervisor- Nancy Zahler
Board members- Michael Boggs, Katelin Olson, Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Deputy Supervisor- Michelle Wright
Bookkeeper- Gloria Cassetti
OTHERS PRESENT:
(none)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
RESOLUTION # 1 OF 2021: APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Jan. 6, 2021 with the addition
of approval of a few time-sensitive vouchers.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Olson
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION #2021-2: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #1-3 in the amount of
$44,234.57.
Moved: Ms.Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Ms. Zahler aye
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Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-3: DATES OF 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 p.m. at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY.
A second monthly meeting will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. While NYS
Executive Order 202 of 2020 prohibiting public bodies from meeting in person continues, the Ulysses
Town Board will meet virtually via Zoom. Details for public access will be posted with meeting
materials on the Town’s website.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-4: MEDIA
BE IT RESOLVED the designated news media is advised of the foregoing schedule and meeting
notices will be posted, in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, on the Town Clerk’s bulletin
board and the Town website.
FURTHER RESOLVED the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper regularly published and having general
circulation in the Town, is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Ulysses.
RESOLUTION 2021-5: MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED, draft minutes of the Town Board meetings will be produced by the Town Clerk
within 14 days of the date of the meeting and sent to Town Board members for approval, and
further
RESOLVED in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, draft meeting minutes, clearly labeled with
the date and “DRAFT, not yet approved” will be available to the public through the Town Clerk’s
Office but not posted on the website until approved by the Town Board, and further
RESOLVED that the printed minutes books are hereby designated as the official minutes.
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RESOLUTION 2021-6: MILEAGE
BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.56 cents per mile, based on the 2021 IRS standard mileage
rate, shall be paid to Town Officials and employees for use of their personal vehicles for Town
Business and that such mileage shall be reported on the official town form (available from the
Town Clerk).
RESOLUTION 2021-7: PETTY CASH
BE IT RESOLVED that the petty cash amount for the Town Clerk is $300 and the amount for the Court
Clerk is $150.
Resolutions 3-7 moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-8: CRIME COVERAGE
BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime insurance coverage through NYMIR for Town officials,
appointees and employees is hereby approved:
Money inside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Money outside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Forgery and alteration $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Employee Theft - Per Loss $50,000 ($2,500 deductible)
Excess Coverage:
First Deputy Supervisor $650,000
Supervisor $650,000
Tax Collector/Town Clerk $650,000
Deputy Town Clerk $650,000
Bookkeeper $650,000
Court Clerk $650,000
(Includes Faithful Performance).
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-9: FINANCIAL REPORT
BE IT RESOLVED that an annual financial report must be presented to the Town Clerk within 30 days
of the end of the fiscal year as required by Town Law Section 29(10), and further
RESOLVED, in lieu of the financial report, the Supervisor is hereby required and authorized to submit
an annual update document (AUD) to the state comptroller and Town Clerk within 60 days after the
close of the fiscal year, and further,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to be published in accordance with the
law (Town Law Section 29(10-a)), and further
RESOLVED that if the state comptroller approves a 60-day extension of the AUD, the Supervisor’s
time for filing a copy of the AUD with the Town Clerk is also extended.
RESOLUTION 2021-10: FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED the Town follow the 2013 recommendations of auditor Insero and Company to have
the Supervisor or Bookkeeper review the reconciliation of the Town Clerk’s bank statements and the
Town Clerk’s office review the reconciliation of the Supervisor’s bank statements in order to
safeguard the town’s finances. This shall be done at least quarterly and the results shall be reported
quarterly to the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 2021-11: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that Tompkins 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 and institutions as outlined in
the Town’s investment policy. The Town investment policy shall be reviewed and approved by the
Town Board periodically and revised as necessary.
RESOLUTION 2021-12: FINANCIAL AUDIT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses will perform an audit of the 2020 financial records for
the Town Court, Town Supervisor and Town Clerk at 8am on 1/13/21 at the Ulysses Town Hall. The
2021 audit committee will be Richard Goldman and Mary Bouchard on behalf of the Town Board and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the audit committee shall report their recommendations to the full Town
Board.
Resolutions 9-12 moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Olson
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-13: TOWN INTERNAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEETING
WHEREAS the Town’s Safety Committee has identified a need for an annual internal emergency
preparedness meeting;
BE IT RESOLVED that this meeting be held within the first 45 days of each year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses schedules a meeting with all Town elected
officials and staff to review emergency procedures on Wed., Feb. 10 at 9am.
RESOLUTION 2021-14: COLLECTION OF BUILDING FEES
RESOLVED that when payments cannot be made directly to the Clerk’s office, the Town Board
designates the Building/ Code & Zoning Enforcement Officer to collect building and code fees and
the Fire Inspector to collect fire inspection fees. All fees collected shall be turned over with
documents listing required fees to the Clerk’s office for recording and for issuing receipts. The
Clerk’s office shall then transfer the funds to the Bookkeeper’s office for deposit and accounting.
RESOLUTION 2021-15 COUNTERSIGNING OF CHECKS
RESOLVED that checks dispersed by the Town of Ulysses in the amount of $ 5,000 or more will be
signed by both the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk or other designated signatory per Town Law
Section 29. For security and due to slow-downs in the United States Postal Service, checks over
$20,000 will be sent via certified mail.
RESOLUTION 2021-16: ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY PERIODS AND SALARIES
BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board hereby establishes the following payroll periods beginning on
December 27, 2020 and going through December 25, 2021:
Annually: Historian, Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals at the first meeting in
December 2021.
Monthly: Councilpersons
Bi-weekly: Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Justices, Deputy Town
Clerk, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Deputy Supervisor, Highway Department Staff,
Bookkeeper, Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer, Planning and Zoning Staff, Court
Clerk, Recreation Staff, Temporary student and other employees, part-time Clerical,
Administrative, and Support staff, Water Department staff and other staff otherwise not
mentioned that are later added to this list.
Resolutions 14-16 m oved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-17: 2021 PAY RATES
Position 2021 Budgeted
Appropriation
Hourly rate, if applicable
Town Board
Supervisor $26,000 -
Budget Officer 1220.131 (Supervisor) $10,000 -
Budget Officer 1220.132 (2nd Deputy) $21,848
Second Deputy Supervisor $21,848 -
Bookkeeper $34,138 -
Councilperson $4,870 each -
Clerk
Town Clerk $56,852 -
Deputy Town Clerk $20.81 / hour
2nd Deputy Town Clerk - $16.97 / hour
Court
Town Justice $18,874 each -
Court Clerk $49,490 -
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code
and Zoning
$36,981 -
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Planner $63,630 -
Deputy Enforcement Officer - $22.50 / hour
Highway
Superintendent $63,047 -
MEO - $23.00 / hour Per Union
Contract MOA
Deputy Highway Superintendent - $23.25 / hour Per Union
Contract
Laborer (part-time and/or seasonal) $18.50/hour
RESOLUTION 2021-18: TIME RECORDS
BE IT RESOLVED all hourly employees shall turn in a Town of Ulysses time card by the end of the last
day of the pay period. Salaried employees and eligible elected officials wishing to participate in the
town’s benefits programs according to the Personnel Policy shall report time used for vacation, sick
time, holiday or other time off on a Town of Ulysses time card to maintain accurate records of benefit
time used. No pay will be issued without a time card that has been signed by the employee and the
employee's supervisor and submitted to the Bookkeeper. COVID precautions allow submission of
electronic timecards. If the employee is submitting the time card electronically to the Bookkeeper,
the Department Head / Employee Supervisor must give electronic approval as part of the time card
submission. Salaried and hourly employees (non-elected) should use this time card to submit sick,
vacation, holiday and personal time off. It is the responsibility of the employee’s supervisor to assure
the time card is accurate.
FURTHER RESOLVED that to maintain accountability of all employees who work for the town, and to
clarify supervisory roles, the following listing specifies employee supervisors. Each employee
supervisor is responsible for approving time cards (if required), vacation, personal, sick days and
compensation time used by each employee. Time off for each employee must be reported to
Bookkeeper who will maintain records. Elected officials must have the Town Supervisor or other
Town Board member sign their time card.
Employee Employee Supervisor Hours/ Week
Town Supervisor Town Board 30
2nd Deputy Town Supervisor Town Supervisor 32
Highway Superintendent Town Supervisor or Town
Board
40
Town Clerk Town Supervisor or Town
Board
40
Deputy Town Clerk Town Clerk 30
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Court Clerk Town Justices 40
Bookkeeper 2nd Deputy Supervisor 25
Enforcement Officer for Building
Code & Zoning
Town Supervisor 27
Deputy Enforcement Officer Enforcement Officer 5
Zoning Officer/Planner Town Supervisor 40
Planning and Zoning Clerk Zoning Officer/Planner Various
Deputy Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent 40 (combined)
Highway Machine Equip. Operators Highway Superintendent 40/ various
Highway Laborer Highway Superintendent Various
Water Dist. & Maintenance
Operator
Highway Superintendent 40 (combined with
highway work)
Water District Laborer Highway Superintendent hourly up to 40
Recreation Director Town Supervisor Varies seasonally
Recreation Department Employees Recreation Director Various
Resolutions 17-18 moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-19: INSURANCE
RESOLVED the Town of Ulysses make the following insurance choices in 2021:
Insurance type Carrier Town contribution Policy or
rate exp.
Health insurance Greater Tompkins County
Health Insurance
Consortium Gold Plan
through Excellus BCBS
90% for Class A employees
50% for Class B employees
12/31/21
Dental insurance Excellus BCBS 50% of the premium 12/31/21
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Medicare insurance Excellus BCBS Dependent upon
experience and employee
class (see Personnel Policy
for details)
12/31/21
Health Savings Account
(HSA)
through Tompkins Trust
Company
single plan-$1,750
family plan-$3,500
n/a
Worker’s Compensation Comp Alliance 100% of premium 12/31/21
General liability NYMIR 100% of premium 12/31/21
RESOLVED that the following table presents the 2021 premiums for Health-related insurances:
Plan Type Monthly Premium
Health Insurance (Single Policy) $593.60
Health Insurance (Family Policy) $1543.35
Dental Insurance (Single Policy) $47.36
Dental Insurance (Subscriber & Spouse Policy) $94.71
Dental Insurance (Family Policy) $143.12
Medicare Policy $390.24
RESOLVED that the per Town Personnel Policy, the Town shall pay 50% of the in-network out of
pocket maximum as outlined in the current Gold Plan Health Insurance for employees enrolled in
either a family or individual plan and further
RESOLVED that Town Board requests that the Bookkeeper transfer the HSA contributions to eligible
employees’ Health Savings Accounts within the first 14 days of 2021; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board directs the Bookkeeper that for any new employee who is
eligible and chooses to enroll in Town provided health insurance to transfer a prorated amount to the
new employee’s Health Savings Accounts within 30 days of the new employee opening an HSA
account.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Olson
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-20: CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CODE/ZONING ENFORCEMENT AND
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS the Building/Code & Zoning Enforcement Officer and both the Highway Superintendent
and Water District Operator are frequently out of their offices and away from their stationary phones
during their regular duty hours, and
WHEREAS carrying a cell phone is an important part of efficient communications and emergency
response.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses hereby allows people who hold the positions of
Code/Zoning Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent, and Water District Operator to either
have and use a town-owned cell phone at the town’s expense which will only be used only for town
purposes OR be reimbursed for part of the cost of their personal cell phone at the rate of $40/month;
and
RESOLVED that if the Code/Zoning Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent and Water District
Operator elect to be reimbursed for their personal cell phone they will provide the Bookkeeper with
proof of each monthly expense via invoice or bill along with the submission of the reimbursement
form; and
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide a copy of this resolution to each of the three people to
whom this resolution refers.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
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RESOLUTION 2021-21: TOWN BOARD MEMBER LIAISONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following liaison appointments and requests
that each appointee report to the Town Board at least annually:
(Updated on 4/28/2020) 2021
A. Highway Department Nancy Zahler, Katelin Olson Katelin Olson
B. Personnel Nancy Zahler, Rich Goldman Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
C. Planning Board Rich Goldman, Marc Devokaitis
(alternate)
Rich Goldman, Michael Boggs
(alternate)
D Board of Zoning Appeals Katelin Olson, Michael Boggs Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
E. Fire Department Michael Boggs Michael Boggs
F. Town Court N/A Nancy Zahler
G. Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth
Commission- Rec. Department
Katelin Olson, Nancy Zahler
(alternate)
Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
H. Village EMS & EMS Billing
Oversight Committee
Michael Boggs, Katelin Olson Michael Boggs, Mary Bouchard
I. Town Hall Maintenance Nancy Zahler, Michael Boggs
(alternate)
Michael Boggs, Nancy Zahler
(alternate)
J. Sustainability Committee Marc Devokaitis Mary Bouchard
K. Trumansburg Village Board Marc Devokaitis, Katelin Olson
(alternate)
Mary Bouchard, Katelin Olson
(alternate)
L. Records Advisory Board Nancy Zahler Nancy Zahler
M. Safety Committee Michael Boggs, John Zepko
(alternate)
Michael Boggs, John Zepko
(alternate)
N. Union negotiations Rich Goldman, Nancy Zahler Rich Goldman, Nancy Zahler
O. Agricultural Committee Katelin Olson, Marc Devokaitis Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
P. Water Liaison N/A (created in 2021) Michael Boggs
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
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Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-22: TOWN BOARD ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments and request that each
appointee report to the Town Board at least annually:
Updated 4/28/2020 2021
A. Health Consortium Board Rich Goldman Mary Bouchard, Rich Goldman
(alternate)
B. Planning Board Chairperson Linda Liddle Linda Liddle
C. Board of Zoning Appeals Chair Steven Morreale Steven Morreale
D. Clerk for Board of Zoning Appeals Louis DiPietro Louis DiPietro
E. Clerk for Planning Board Maria Barry Maria Barry
F. Tompkins County Environmental
Mgmt Council
Cait Darfler, Marc Devokaitis
(alternate)
Cait Darfler, (alternate)
G. Tompkins County Stormwater
Coalition
John Zepko John Zepko
H. Stormwater Officer John Zepko John Zepko
I. Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth
Commission Reps.
Sharon Bilotta, Reanna Lavine
As of 11/2020:
Zaun Marshburn & vacancy
Zaun Marshburn, (Vacant)
J. Recreation Partnership rep. Durand Van Doren, Katelin
Olson (alternate)
Mary Bouchard, Katelin Olson
(alternate)
K. Tompkins County Youth Services
Board
(Vacant) (Vacant)
L. Ithaca/Tompkins County
Transportation Council Planning &
Policy Committees
Michelle E. Wright, Katelin
Olson (alternate)
Michelle E. Wright, Katelin
Olson (alternate)
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Updated 4/28/2020 2021
M. Tompkins County Council of
Governments
Nancy Zahler, Michael Boggs
(alternate)
Nancy Zahler, Michael Boggs
(alternate)
N. Broadband Study Advisory Comm N/A (vacant)
O. Fair Board liaison Michelle E Wright Michelle E Wright
P. Historian John Wertis John Wertis
Q. Tompkins County Animal Control Carissa Parlato, Nancy Zahler
(alternate)
Carissa Parlato, Nancy Zahler
(alternate)
R. Cayuga Lake Water Shed
Intermunicipal Org. (IO)
Liz Thomas, Roxanne Marino
(alternate)
Liz Thomas, Roxanne Marino
(alternate)
S. Chamber of Commerce Katelin Olson/Rich Goldman
(alternate)
Katelin Olson/Rich Goldman
(alternate)
T. Voucher Reviews Rich Goldman & Katelin
(through June) Michael Boggs
and Marc Devokaitis (July-Dec)
Rich Goldman & Katelin
(through June) Michael Boggs
and Mary Bouchard (July-Dec)
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-23: HIGHWAY- SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS
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;
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WHEREAS the Agreement for the Expenditure and Repair and Improvement of Highway Moneys is
authorized by Highway Law #284, and an agreement to cover Custody of Highway Moneys is
authorized by Highway Law #283.
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.
RESOLUTION 2021-24: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Town Board annually must approve expenditures for the maintenance of the roads,
and
WHEREAS by law, the Town Board must approve these expenditures for highway maintenance,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached Agreement for the Expenditure of
Highway Moneys as presented by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent at the January 6, 2021 Town
Board Organizational meeting.
RESOLUTION 2021-25: TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the hours for the Town Highway Department, set by the Town Highway
Superintendent, are Oct 1st - April 30th: 6:00 am until 2:30 pm, Monday- Friday; and May 1st – Sept.
30th: 6:00 am until 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with flexible scheduling to cover water and
emergencies.
Moved 21-23: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-26: PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board has appointed the following to be members of the Planning
Board and Board of Zoning Appeals with staggered annual appointments. Members whose terms
expire in 2020 may be either replaced or reappointed. Chair appointments are for one year only.
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Name /email Date Appointed Term Expiration
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
STEPHEN MORREALE,
Chair (One year term)
Sjm11@cornell.edu
(Member Term 5 years)
1/6/2021
1/6/2021
12/31/2021
12/31/2025
CHERYL THOMPSON
cherylthompsonarchitect@gmail.com
1/4/2018 12/31/2022
ROBERT HOWARTH
howarth@cornell.edu
1/28/2020 12/31/2024
DAVID TYLER
Datyler123@gmail.com
2/27/2018
To complete term
ending 2021
12/31/2021
ANDREW HILLMAN
andrew.hillman@davey.com
1/10/2019 12/31/2023
THOMAS BUTLER (alternate)
Tom_Ryan@twcny.rr.com
1/6/2021 12/31/2021
LOUIS DIPIETRO (Clerk)
Dipietro.louis@gmail.com
1/6/2021 12/31/21
PLANNING BOARD
Chair –One year appointment
LINDA LIDDLE
liddlela@verizon.net
Members-5 year terms
1/6/2021
1/2017
12/31/2021
12/31/2021
REBECCA SCHNEIDER
rls11@cornell.edu
1/10/19 12/31/2023
JOHN WERTIS
bwwfarmtoday@aol.com
1/6/2021 12/31/2022
RODNEY BENT
rodney.bent86@gmail.com
1/6/2021 12/31/2025
MORRIS KLEIN
moxie@dr.com
12/10/2019 12/31/2024
PETE ANGIE (1st ALTERNATE)
PeteAngie3138@gmail.com 1/6/2021 12/31/2021
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Vacant (2nd ALTERNATE)
12/31/2021
MARIA BARRY – Clerk
planningboardclerk@gmail.com
1/6/2021 12/31/2021
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-27: POLICIES
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has adopted the following policies:
Policy* Last updated Notes
Personnel various sections
updated 2015-
2019
Includes insurance & retiree
benefits
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing 2015 (for Highway employees only)
included in Personnel Policy
* Code of Ethics 2009 included in Personnel Policy
* Workplace Violence 2015 included in Personnel Policy
* Harassment & Discrimination 2019 included in Personnel Policy
* Sexual Harassment Prevention 2019 included in Personnel Policy
* Sick, vacation, overtime, and leave 2019 included in Personnel Policy
* Expense reimbursements (for mileage,
travel, food and lodging)
2017 included in Personnel Policy
* Procurement 2010 *must be reviewed annually
* Use of Municipal Equipment (town-owned 2015 included in Personnel Policy
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vehicles; computer use; municipally issued cell
phones/smart phones/tablets/computers; social
media)
Claims 2012
* Computer System Security (aka IT Breach
Notification)
2012
* Information Technology Policies:
• Use of and Access to Personal, Private and
Sensitive Information
• Wireless Security Policy
• Password Security Policy
• Internet, Email, and Personal Computer Use
• Mobile Computing and Storage Device Policy
• Online Banking
2015, 2017 Pieces included in both Personnel
Policy and Records Mgmt policies with
the exception of:
• Wireless Security Policy
• Mobile Computing and Storage
Device Policy
• Online Banking
Meeting Rules and Procedures 2018
*Investment 1994
Planning Board and Zoning Board
Attendance and Training
2012
Records Management 2017
* Local Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plans (Emergency Preparedness)
1993
EMS Ambulance Billing 2019
Mailbox Replacement for Highway Dept. 2019
*indicates policy is required by law
BE IT RESOLVED that these documents, as shared with the Town Board on 12/28/20 using the
location: https://www.ulysses.ny.us/documents/documents-policies/, shall be maintained on the
town website, and also provided in print upon request, and further
RESOLVED that each employee and elected or appointed official shall sign off that they have read
and understand the following policies within one month of hire or taking office:
● Personnel- includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits
● Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing (for Highway employees only)
● Code of Ethics
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● Workplace Violence
● Sexual Harassment
FURTHER RESOLVED that ANNUALLY all employees and elected or appointed officials shall sign off
that they have read and understood the following policies:
● Code of Ethics
● Workplace Violence
● Sexual Harassment
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk’s Office shall maintain these records and notify the Town
Supervisor of anyone who has not complied with these requirements and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will develop the following policies during 2021 to
comply with New York State legal requirements for towns:
• Title IV Anti-discrimination Plan
• Defense and Indemnification
• Capital Asset Policy
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall review and update existing policies as needed
during 2021.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-28 : ADOPTION OF RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses adopt the Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York
Local Government Records (LGS-1), issued pursuant to Article 57-A of the Arts and Cultural Affairs
Law, and containing legal minimum retention periods for local government records, is hereby
adopted for use by all officers in legally disposing of valueless records listed therein.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 57-A:
(a) only those records will be disposed of that are described in Retention and Disposition
Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), after they have met the minimum
retention periods described therein;
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(b) only those records will be disposed of that do not have sufficient administrative, fiscal,
legal, or historical value to merit retention beyond established legal minimum periods.
RESOLUTION 2021-29: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk, Carissa Parlato as Records
Management Officer with the backup Records Management Officer of Sarah Koski. The Town Board
shall be notified of Freedom of Information Requests.
RESOLUTION 2021-30: GIFTS FROM TOWN TO OTHER PARTIES
BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the New York State Constitutional prohibition against gifts by
municipalities as described in Article III, Section 1, the Town of Ulysses will not give donations, or
other gifts of recognition for service (retirement, annual appreciation, or otherwise) to any
organizations, volunteers, or other individuals in the employment of the Town or otherwise providing
service to the Town or the community. The Town may, however, hold recognition events and provide
refreshments.
RESOLUTION 2021-31: 2021 FEES and PENALTIES
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following fees and penalties for 2021 and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board directs Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement staff to
research and recommend updated fees for 2022 by August 2021.
PLANNING & ZONING:
ZONING: Reference
Development District $250 + costs Res. 2007-36
Re-zoning $250 + costs Res. 2007-36
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Reference
Variance $150. (includes legal ad) LL 2 of 2015
PLANNING BOARD:
Subdivison- Simple $50.00 Res. 2007-36
Subdivison- Minor (3 lots) $150.00 Res. 2007-36
Subdivison- Major (4 or more lots) $300.00 Res. 2007-36
Site Plan Review- Residential $100 + costs LL 2 of 2015
Site Plan Review- Commercial $200. + costs LL 2 of 2015
Site Plan requiring Special Permit $250.00 LL 2 of 2015
OTHER PLANNING & ZONING: Reference
SWPPP Review 3 $100+ engineering and Soil &
Water Conservation Service
Res. 2007-36
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Fees
Copies of Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning, Farmland Protection
Plan, etc.
$15/copy of plan LL 2 of 2015
SWPPP Review 3 $100+ engineering and Soil &
Water Conservation Service
Fees
Res. 2007-36
BUILDING/CODE:
OPERATING PERMITS Fee Reference
Operating Permit $75.00 LL 2 of 2015
Fireworks display $150.00 Res. 8/18/10
Special Event Operating Permit- for
events with 2000 or more in
attendance
$150/day of event Res. 2019-32
Special Event Operating Permit- for
events requiring a permit with under
2000 in attendance.
$50/day of event Res. 2019-32
BUILDING PERMITS Fee Reference
1 & 2 Family Residences, includes
finished basements
$.30/sq ft or $3/thousand,
whichever is greater.
Res. 2018-25
Unfinished basements $.15/sq ft. Res. 2019-32
Multiple dwelling/Multi-
residential
$225 + $3/K Res. 2007-36
Commercial bldgs., bridges, tanks,
and towers
$425 + $4/K Res. 2007-36
Alterations, renovations, additions,
pools
$75 + 3/K LL 2 of 2015
Accessory Building- separate from a
main building
$55 + $3/K Res. 2007-36
Accessory Building – attached to 1 &
2 family residence
$0.30/sq. ft. Res. 2018-25
Building Permit Renewal Half existing building permit fee Res. 2016-64
Any building begun without a valid
building permit
Double normal fee Res. 2018-25
Solar, wind or alt. energy permit-
RESIDENTIAL
$75.00 LL 3 of 2015
Solar, wind or alt. energy permit- $75 + $3/K LL 3 of 2015
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COMMERCIAL
Sign permit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015
Woodstove or heating unit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015
Demolition $2/K ($65 min) Res. 2007-36
Fire Inspection (includes one re-
inspection if necessary)
$50/inspection Res. 2018-25
Additional Fire Inspections (if
more than 2 necessary beyond
initial inspection(s))
$50/inspection Res. 2018-25
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
SERVICE PROVIDED FEE REFERENCE
BLS Non-Emergency $500 Res. 2020-243
BLS Emergency $940 Res. 2020-243
ALS 1 Non-Emergency $850 Res. 2020-243
ALS 1 Emergency $1405 Res. 2020-243
ALS 2 Emergency $1612 Res. 2020-243
Specialty Care Transport $n/a Res. 2020-243
Paramedic Intercept $725 Res. 2020-243
Ground Transport Miles $25.50 Res. 2020-243
CLERK:
DOG FEES: Reference
Dog license/renewal (spayed/neutered) $13.50 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
Dog license/renewal (not spayed/neutered) $20.50 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
New dog tag $3.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
Purebred license (5-20 purebred dogs) $100.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
Purebred license (21 or more
purebred dogs)
$200.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
Dog impoundment fee $25 for 1st offense
$50 for 2nd offense
$75 for 3rd offense
Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
Unlicensed dog/Failure to renew license $25 for 1st offense
$50 for 2nd offense
Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
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$75 for 3rd offense
Dog enumeration fee $5.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL2 of 2010)
OTHER FEES: Reference
Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate $10.00 set by NYS
Marriage license $40.00 LL1 of 1980
Marriage license for active duty military no fee Res. 2019-183
Games of Chance license $50.00 set by NYS
Hunting Licenses (varies by license) set by NYS
Disabled Parking no fee set by NYS
Returned check fee $20.00 Maximum allowed by NYS
WATER:
PERMITS: Reference
Plumbing permit (up to 5 inspections) $240.00 LL 2 of 2015
New contractor registration $15.00 Res. 9/15/03
TAPS:
Main tap (Standard household tap) Current cost (billed by
Bolton Point)
LL 2 of 2015
>1" Tap Current cost
(billed by Bolton
Point)
LL 2 of 2015
METERS:
Standard Household Based on current cost LL 2 of 2015
RF Radio Reader Based on current cost LL 2 of 2015
Meter: pit type Based on current cost LL 2 of 2015
Meter: >3/4” Based on current cost LL 2 of 2015
Frosted meter replacement Cost of meter + 1 hr.
labor
LL 2 of 2015
BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION: Reference
Annual backflow admin fee $32/first device;
$16/additional
Based on contract
with Bolton Point
Backflow application review $80.00 Res. 9/15/03
Backflow certification inspection $72.00 Based on contract
with Bolton Point
Backflow Inspection $72.00 Res. 2007-36
WATER SALES: Reference
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Water sales to users in Districts 1 & 2 Set by the Village of
Trumansburg
1.5x the Village rate
Water sales to users in Districts 3 and
4
$9.66/1000 gallons Based on Town of
Ithaca’s 2021 water
price of $8.26/1000 gl
+17% for water loss
Water District 3 Out of District Users
(only those with valid contracts with
the Town of Ulysses may purchase
water outside a water district)
1.1x the rate set for
regular customers
unless otherwise
specified in a contract
See contracts
CODE AND PLANNING/ZONING PENALTIES:
Activity Penalty Resolution/Law Notes
OPERATING PERMITS
Penalty for failure to apply for Special Permit- 1st
offense $1,000.00 LL#1 of 2010
Penalty for failure to apply for Special Permit- 2nd
offense $2,000.00 LL#1 of 2011
CODE (Building and Zoning)
Code violation No less than $100/day and no
greater than $250/day for each
day of violation, in addition to
penalties prescribed by state law LL1 of 2016
PLANNING BOARD
Non-Compliance
$100/day and/or Stop Work
Order Res. 2007-36
STORM WATER
Storm sewers- 1st offense
up to $500 and/or imprisonment
up to 15 days LL1 of 2012
each day
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 149-14D
Storm sewers- 2nd offense up to $1000 and/or
imprisonment up to 15 days LL1 of 2012
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion Sediment Control-
1st offense
up to $350 and/or imprisonment
up to 6 days LL1 of 2012
each week
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 156-13D
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion Sediment Control-
2nd offense
$350-700 and/or imprisonment
up to 6 months LL1 of 2012
each week
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 156-13D
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion Sediment Control-
3rd offense
$700-1000 and/or imprisonment
up to 6 months LL1 of 2012
each week
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 156-13D
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OTHER
Flood damage prevention: No structure shall
hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered and no
land shall be excavated or filled without full
compliance with the terms of this chapter and
any other applicable regulations.
up to $250; or imprisoned up to
15 days LL2 of 1987 GC 89-8
Radio communications protection: to prevent
interference with the countywide public safety
radio communications system which is used by
emergency service providers in this municipality
and throughout Tompkins County. up to $250 LL2 of 2007 GC 129
Watercraft 73-c of the New York
StateNavigation Law 4/13/2004 GC 205-7
Zoning No less than $100/day and no
greater than $250/day for each
day of violation, in addition to
penalties prescribed by state law 2017-59 GC 212-4 E
WATER PENALTIES:
WATER
Water bill late fee (penalty) 10% Res. 2014-67
can also shut
off water.
Late fee for new water hookup fees
5%
2017-118
any user who is found to have violated any provision
of this article, or permit or administrative order up to $1000 LL1 of 2003 GC 200-14A(4)
CIVIL PENALTIES: Any person who violates
any of the provisions of or who fails to
perform any duty imposed by this article, or
any administrative order or determination of
the Superintendent promulgated under this
article, or the terms of any permit up to $1000 LL1 of 2003
each day
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 200-14B(1)
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: Any person who
willfully violates any provision of this article
or any final determination or administrative
order of the Water District Operator made in
accordance with this article shall be guilty of
a Class A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof
not less than $500 nor more
than $1,000, or imprisonment
not to exceed one year, or
both. Each offense shall be a
separate and distinct offense,
and, in the case of a
continuing offense, each day's
continuance thereof shall be
deemed a separate and
distinct offense LL1 of 2003 GC 200-14B(3)
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CRIMINAL PENALTIES: Any user who
knowingly makes any false statements,
representations, or certifications in any
application, record, report, plan or other
document filed or required to be maintained
pursuant to this article, or permit, or who
falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate any monitoring device or method
required under this article shall be guilty of a
Class A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction,
shall be punished by a fine of
not more than $1,000 per
violation per day or
imprisonment for not more
than one year, or both. LL1 of 2003
Resolutions 28-31moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-32: MANDATORY JUSTICE SCHOOLING
RESOLVED, that the Justices be authorized to attend training schools during the year and will be
reimbursed for approved expenses provided the funding is available.
RESOLUTION 2021-33: VEHICLE BENEFIT:
RESOLVED, that because the Highway Superintendent is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the use of a town vehicle for travel to and from work, provided it
is not used for more than incidental personal use. Mileage should be recorded and submitted to the
Town Clerk annually.
Resolutions 32-33 moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
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RESOLUTION 2021-34: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN BOARD
The following working groups or committees are appointed by the Town Board for specific purposes
and may or may not have terms of office:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS E-MAIL TERM
CONSERVATION &
SUSTAINABILITY
ADVISORY BOARD
Roxanne Marino - Chair Rmm3@cornell.edu All members
appointed
through 2021.
New terms to be
proposed in 2021
for 2022
Bara Hotchkiss baraHotchkiss@gmail.com
Robert Oswald reo1@cornell.edu
Andy Hillman
Terry Carroll
Marc Devokaitis
andrew.hillman@davey.com
tc629@cornell.edu
mdevokaitis@gmail.com
YOUTH COMMISSION Jon Gregory– Chair 1 yr
term jgregory@ithaca.edu Through 2022
Zaun Marshburn- Town zaun001@gmail.com 12/31/2022
Vacant- Town
Vacant – Village appt 12/31/21
12/31/21
Ben Carver – Village
Trustee Carver@trumansburg-ny.gov
Katelin Olson – Town
Board Olson@ulysses.ny.us 1/6/-12/31/21
Paul Pennock ppennock@tburg.k12.ny.us
Kate Shanks-Booth County Kshanks@tompkins-co.org Ex-officio staff
support
HABITAT NATURE
PRESERVE
COMMITTEE
Carissa Parlato, chair
Mary Bouchard, TB liaison
Bara Hotchkiss (alternate)
Aaron Rovitz
Marvin Pritts
Kira Lallas
Marc Devokaitis
Town Board Liaison
clerk@ulysses.ny.us
barahotchkiss@gmail.com
arovi25@gmail.com
mpp3@cornell.edu
kiralallas@yahoo.com
mdevokaitis@gmail.com
One year terms
through 2021
SAFETY COMMITTEE Scott Stewart– Highway highway@ulysses.ny.us
Carissa Parlato – Safety
Coord. clerk@ulysses.ny.us
Michelle Wright– HR michelle@ulysses.ny.us
Michael Boggs – TB boggs@ulysses.ny.us
Angela Champion – Court achampion@nycourts.gov
Steve Manciocchi– Union highway@ulysses.ny.us
(Nancy Zahler – TB
Alternate) supervisor @ulysses.ny.us
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Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-35: POLICY FOR APPLYING AND RECEIVING GRANTS AND ENGAGING IN
CONTRACTS (Originally Adopted 6/26/2006 As The “Gatekeeper” Resolution), (Amended 1/14/2020)
WHEREAS the Town Board is the Executive body charged with speaking and acting on behalf of the
Town (Town Law Section 64), unless such powers are specifically delegated by resolution to the
Supervisor, as per Town Law Section 29(16), or to another individual,
BE IT RESOLVED that effective immediately it is required policy in the Town of Ulysses that any
application (full or partial, new or revised) for grant funding or financing, or request for evaluation of
funding potential, or any request for review or approval of any project proposed by the Town of
Ulysses to any government agency or other entity external Ulysses Town government be approved by
the Town Board before it is submitted to the appropriate agency, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED that unless otherwise authorized, the Town Supervisor must also be given
authority by the Town Board to accept grant funds on any successful grant applications, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED that unless authorized in the Town of Ulysses Procurement Policy, or otherwise
authorized, the Town Supervisor and Highway Superintendent must also be authorized by the Town
Board to make contractual commitments on behalf of the town, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED, all Town Board members including the Supervisor shall identify whether they
are speaking by authority of the Board or as an individual when talking with granting agencies. This
resolution hereby supersedes all previous Town Board resolutions which may be interpreted as giving
the Supervisor, any other member of the Town Board, Highway Superintendent, or any professional
contracted with by the Town of Ulysses the authority to make applications (full or partial) for grants,
loans, or any other type of project financing, make contractual commitments (verbal or written) on
behalf of the Town, or otherwise act in any legal or official capacity on behalf of the Town of Ulysses.
RESOLUTION 2021-36: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ATTORNEY SERVICES
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has contracted with Peter Walsh, from True and Walsh for legal
services including attendance at monthly meetings of the Town Board as needed, as well as regular
calls with the Town Supervisor to prioritize and discuss legal work, therefore be it
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RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of
attorney time to resolve needs to be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the
entire Town Board.
RESOLUTION 2021-37: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has contracted with MRB for engineering services, therefore be it
RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of
engineering time to resolve needs to be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the
entire Town Board.
Resolutions 35-37 moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-38: CONTRACTS
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to annually sign contracts and letters of
agreement with the following entities:
Entity Est. Contract
Amt for 2021
Contract
not to
Exceed
Amt for
2021
Notes Regarding
Payment
American Legion (Assistance for Veterans) $475 n/a Annually by 5/31
BAS software annual agreement for water
billing
$700 n/a As invoiced
BAS software annual agreement for clerk
program
$650 n/a As invoiced
Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal
Organization
$900 n/a As invoiced
Cleaning- Wednesdays $30/hr; As invoiced
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$75/week
Cleaning- Weekends $20/hr;
$600/month +
annual floor
wax @ about
$900
As invoiced
Community Science Institute $6,312 n/a As invoiced
Cooperative Extension (Youth
Programming)
$52,766 n/a As invoiced
Engineering – MRB See Current
rate schedule
Not to
exceed
rate
schedule.
As invoiced
Foodnet $2,250 n/a Annually by 5/31
Gadabout $2,000 n/a Annually by 5/31
General Code (for annual fee) $1,195 n/a As invoiced
IT Services $45/hr to
$90/hr
$95/hr As invoiced
Lifelong $1,000 n/a Annually by 5/31
Paychex N/A (Varies by
pay period based
on number of
employees)
N/A (price
per
employee
set to
increase in
Spring of
2020)
Stormwater Coalition $1500 $2,000 As invoiced
Trumansburg Senior Citizens $850 n/a As invoiced
Tompkins County Recreation Partnership $8,114 $8,500 As invoiced
Tompkins County Animal Control $18,134 $18,300 Monthly
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $1,900 n/a As invoiced
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Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
RESOLUTION 2021-39: DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MINUTES
RESOLVED that once all resolutions of the Organizational Meeting are completed, the Town Board
will make a motion to accept the minutes as a whole. These minutes shall be the final minutes of the
Town Hall Maintenance TBD
Tompkins County Soil & Water $ 1500 $1500 As invoiced
Attorney for the Town– Peter Walsh, at
True and Walsh
$200/hr
Attorney
$145/hr
Paralegal
$200/hr
Attorney
$145/hr
Paralegal
As invoiced
Ulysses Historical Society $700 n/a Annually by 5/31
Ulysses Philomathic Library $12,500 n/a Annually by 5/31
Williamson Law – Accounting Software $1059 n/a As invoiced
Williamson Law Book- Tax Glance
software program
$125 n/a As invoiced
Village of Trumansburg Police Contract $50/hr $-750 As invoiced
Village of Trumansburg Sidewalk
Maintenance
$ 32.73/hr Up to
$35/hr
As invoiced
Winterfest- TBD TBD TBD
Zoning/Code Software $20,000 $22,000 As invoiced
Zoning/Code Ann. Software subscription $2,100 $2,500 As invoiced
Rec Desk Ann Registration Subscription $3,480 $3,500 As invoiced
Youth – Library Summer reading program $4,000 $4,000 By 5/31
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meeting and a certified version of the complete Organizational Meeting minutes will be distributed
by the Town Clerk to ALL employees and elected officials within 14 days of completion and will be
posted to the website.
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
OTHER ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, NOT SUBJECT TO TOWN BOARD APPROVAL:
Job title: Name of appointee: Appointed by:
Bookkeeper Gloria Cassetti Town Supervisor
1st Deputy Supervisor Katelin Olson Town Supervisor
2nd Deputy Supervisor Michelle E. Wright Town Supervisor
Budget Officer 1 Nancy Zahler Town Supervisor
Budget Officer 2 Michelle E. Wright Town Supervisor
Court Clerk Angela Champion Town Justices
Deputy Town Clerk Sarah Koski Town Clerk
Second Deputy Town Clerk Michele Mitrani Town Clerk
Deputy Highway Superintendent Dave Snyder Highway Superintendent
RESOLUTION 2021-: DESIGNATING MR. BOGGS AS DELEGATE TO AOT MEETING
RESOLVED that Michael Boggs is authorized to vote on behalf of the town at the Associations of
Towns’ annual meeting.
Ms. Zahler aye
Ms. Olson aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Ms. Bouchard aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/6/21
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:17am. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard.
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Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 1/25/20.