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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-16 - TB Town of Ulysses Special Board Meeting 5/16/2006 PRESENT : Supervisor Doug Austic , Councilpeople Rod Ferrentino , Don Ellis, Roxanne Marino , and Lucia Tyler . Town Clerk Marsha Georgia. ALSO PRESENT : John Hrubos , Village of Trumansburg Trustee . RECORDING MINUTES : Marsha Georgia, Ulysses Town Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 pm . The Board reviewed Eric Pond ' s written response to Roxanne Marino ' s questions . These questions and responses are set forth in a document entitled, "May 15 , 2006 R. Marino Comments & Responses". Trumansburg Village Trustee John Hrubos initiated a lengthy discussion of the development concern associated with water service extension . Supervisor Doug Austic requested the Board ' s authorization for him to continue moving forward on preliminary Water District #5 work by undertaking such tasks as working on agreements with Bolton Point, setting up negotiation meetings with the Village of Trumansburg, and researching cost information, with the understanding that he will keep the other Town Board members informed. Austic noted these items are all necessary before a Map, Plan & Report can be completed . Austic also stated he sees no reason why the Comprehensive Plan revision process cannot take place parallel to Map, Plan & Report development for Water District #5 . Councilman Rod Ferrentino noted that none of these items bind the Town, and suggested allowing Supervisor Austic to proceed with these steps in parallel to revising the Zoning Ordinance as soon as possible and also starting the Comprehensive Plan revision process. Trumansburg Village Trustee John Hrubos noted the Board has to know what the Town is going to look like before it can sensibly update its Zoning Ordinance . Roxanne Marino expressed agreement with a sense that this did not happen with the latest Zoning Ordinance revision. Austic explained the Zoning Ordinance was revised based on what was planned and existent over the years, drawing from the Comprehensive Plan . Austic also noted the Comprehensive Plan may not need extensive revision . Austic explained, with the Zoning Ordinance already in place, it made sense to go forward with Water District #5 . Brief heated discussion ensued . Rod Ferrentino asked the Board Members, individually, if they are in favor of the water district All answered yes, except that Don Ellis noted he sometimes feels that he is the only person at the table who sees where this Project might not happen. Mr. Ellis thinks it possible that it not go because of opposition to it and he thinks that the Town really has to deal with the opposition and address the kind of fears that have been brought up . The Town needs to have something that is a real response to all of the concerns. Ms . Marino stated that she has no problem with the goal of the Water District but she is not certain that she wants it as laid out as actually as it is . She still has questions about an alternative that she would like addressed . Ms . Marino thinks it is a good goal to provide water to people that need it and it is an advantage to the Park. Ms . Marino said that she Draft 2 Town of Ulysses Special Board Meeting 5/ 16/2006 agrees with John that the Town needs economic development but she does not agree that it should be just anywhere but she thinks there needs to be a plan. Discussion of the balance of interests in protecting the character of the neighborhood versus providing potable water to citizens currently lacking this commodity ensued amongst the Town Board members . Austic proposed scheduling two public information meetings — one for residential citizens within the proposed Water District and one for commercial/industrial property interests within the area. Don Ellis submitted that the Board should meet and review an information packet before the meetings are scheduled. Austic asked the Board to schedule a meeting now, and he will get this information right away. Don Ellis replied no, the information packet should be assembled for the Board ' s review and be reviewed by the Board before public meetings are scheduled . . Austic noted the public is expecting these meetings to take place in early June. Ellis agreed to schedule the meetings tonight. Roxanne Marino stated she wants the information about the meetings mailed to everyone within the proposed district. Austic affirmed this can be done . A meeting to discuss and review the information was scheduled for Thursday, May 25th. Supervisor Austic stated he will send the information out to Board Members as soon as it is ready, and asked that they get back to him right away if they see any issues with the information. A public information meeting was tentatively set for the week of June 5th Mrs . Georgia offered to call the school to reserve their facilities for the meeting on the 5th th th 5 , , 7 or 8 . Rod Ferrentino suggested laying out a timeline for the Zoning revision and Comprehensive Plan review processes . Roxanne Marino noted the Comprehensive Plan Core Committee has a meeting on May 23rd. Rod Ferrentino requested Board authorization for Supervisor Austic to continue work on Water District #5 planning and development on the Town ' s behalf, so long as he does not commit the Town ' s financial resources in so doing . Roxanne Marion asked for a list of tasks Austic will undertake in this process . Lucia Tyler submitted a proposed resolution that would better accomplish the objectives of the April 11th resolution addressing Austic ' s communication with outside agencies . . Discussion of the nature and limitations of Austic ' s work ensued . Lucia Tyler made a motion to authorize Supervisor Doug Austic to enter into preliminary discussions with Bolton Point, the Town of Ithaca and NYS DOT, and to research the SHPPO review process . Don Ellis seconded and discussion ensued . Lucia Tyler read the draft resolution referenced above, as follows : Draft 3 Town of Ulysses Special Board Meeting 5/ 16/2006 The resolution related to communication of the Town Supervisor or his agents passed on 4/ 11 /06 was intended to include the Board by vote on any communication by the Supervisor or his agents that would indicate commitment of the Town, application by the Town or authorization by the Town to third parties concerning Water District #5 . Be It Resolved that the scope of the Supervisor ' s and the Town Board members ' communications should in all respects conform to the law and the 4/ 11 /06 resolution should be construed as consistent with the law . It is hereby resolved that the above clarification be made part of the 4/ 11 /06 resolution for the record. Don Ellis seconded and discussion ensued. Doug Austic moved to take action on the resolution off the table . Rod Ferrentino seconded . Mr. Austic aye Mr. Ferrentino aye Mr. Ellis aye Ms . Marino aye Ms . Tyler aye The motion carried and action on the proposed resolution was taken off the table . After discussion, it was agreed that action on this resolution will be included on the next regular board meeting agenda as old business . Hearing no further business , Lucia Tyler moved to adjourn the meeting. Rod Ferrentino seconded. Mr. Austic aye Mr. Ferrentino aye Mr. Ellis aye Ms . Marino aye Ms . Tyler aye Supervisor Austic adjourned the meeting at 9 : 05 pm . Respectfully Submitted, Marsha Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk KTL: mg