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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-15 - TB SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING BUDGET WORKSHOP OCTOBER 15 , 2008 PRESENT : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Council David Kerness, Elizabeth Thomas and Lucia Tyler; absent Mr. Ferrentino, Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia. No others in attendance . Supervisor Austic called the meeting to order at 7 PM. * *Note — A copy of the original tentative 2009 budget is included in the Regular Town Board meeting of October 14, 2008 for reference. Supervisor Austic reviewed the revenue sharing accounts with the Board and answered questions . Mr. Austic reviewed the different sub-accounts he could establish in the budget that would break down some of the CE accounts . He also stated that he could re-name some other accounts to make them better understood. Some examples are : A1640.4 Central Communication could be broken down with sub-accounts for telephones, road runner, expenses for web . A1620 . 4 Building could be broke down with sub-accounts for electric and natural gas (heat) . A1110.4 Justice could be broken down with sub-accounts for court supplies, travel, education, court security and computer support. The Board likes the idea of having these sub-account to further explain the expenditures in the CE accounts (contractual accounts) . Ms . Tyler moved, seconded by Ms . Thomas to adjourn to executive session on a personnel matter. Mr. Austic aye Mr. Kerness aye Ms. Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Adopted Adjourned to executive session. Meeting was reconvened and the Board scheduled a meeting for Monday October 20th at 4 : 30 and cancels the meeting for Wednesday. The Clerk will advertise. The changes made to the tentative budget : General Fund Appropriations — A Deputy Town Clerk PS A1410 . 11 reduced from $ 30,000 to $28 , 122 - back to 4% Town Justice Clerk PS A1110. 12 reduced from $ 30,973 to $29,788 - back to 2008 Town Board CE A1010.4 increased from $ 3 ,300 to $ 7,300 - increased for consultants and reduce Town Board Coordinator Town Board Coordinator • A1111 . 1 reduce from $ 7 ,280 to 4,000 Supervisor PS A1220 . 1 increased from $ 11 ,364 to $ 15 ,000 Special Town Board 2 Budget Work Shop October 15 , 2008 Auditor A1320.4 nothing budgeted because it is in the reserve account for an audit in the future. The Board chose to have an audit in 2009 so $9000 was moved in to the budget. Elections A1450 .4 reduced from $ 6,000 to $ 5000 Town Hall CE A1620 .4 reduced from $20,000 to $ 15 ,000 — this is not really a reduction because Mr. Austic is going to create A1650 .4 which will have Road Runner, telephone, web site update ($ 5000) and support and make A1650 . 4 a total of $ 10,000 Dog Control A3510.4 increased from $ 1 ,500 to $4,500 — due to the increase of the SPCA ' s charge per dog taken for impoundment from $ 100 per to dog to $300 per dog. Historian PS A7510.4 reduced from $2,000 to $ 1 ,050 because one historian is very part-time. The Board discussed setting aside money for a water quality study. Mr. Austic will look into what account to use. There is an account called Community Environment that he may use A8540 .4. The Board decided to allocate a total of $3000. General Fund Revenues - A No changes were made in the revenues. General Part , Town - B Building Inspector CE B3620 .4 decreased from $ 7, 500 back to $ 3000 — what it was in 2008 Building Inspector PS B3620. 1 reduced by $4, 500 and $4, 500 went back into Deputy Zoning Officer PS B8010. 11 Comprehensive Plan CE B8023 .4 increased from $25 , 000 to $29,000 — which is made up of $25 ,000for the Ag land Contract/Corp . Ext. , $4000 remains for Comprehensive Plan. Meeting adjourned at this point and will reconvene October 20, at 4 : 30 PM . Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk MLG: mlg TOWN OF ULYSSES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 10/15/08 APPROVED 11/19/08 PRESENT : Chairman George Tselekis, BZA Members Barbara Bristow, Carl Mann, Gerald VanOrden Excused : Andy Glasner Chairman George Tselekis called to order the meeting of the Town of Ulysses BZA. It is Wednesday, October 15th, 7 : 34pm . They are here to consider an application for an area variance from James Arey for an area variance under Article VII Section 7 . 6 of the zoning law to construct a covered porch to an existing single family residence. It was denied by the Zoning Officer in that the proposed front yard set back is less than the 50 feet required. The property is at 1377A Taughannock Blvd. He asked if the person in attendance . Mr. Arey introduced himself. Mr. Tselekis asked Mr. Arey to describe the project. Mr. Arey stated he and his wife Karen are making this application. The project includes building a 16 x 16 foot addition onto their property on Route 89 . With the overhang it would be 18 x 18 . Mr. Tselekis noted the overhang, walk and steps are on the map . Mr. Arey stated it was his understanding from Mr. Rachun they did need a variance for the steps or walkway, however if they do he is okay with that. Mr. Tselekis stated there are several plans, he asked for clarification which plan they are using. Mr. Arey stated they submitted multiple plans due to the DOT right of way being unclear. That since then has been cleared; he presented a new survey with the DOT clearance indicated on the map . They are within the DOT setbacks this was a 1940 ' s summer camp that was built close to the road. They cannot build toward the lake due to the septic drain field, the house sits close to the 15 feet yard setback, there is a stream on the other side thus they are looking at the only alternative to build. Mr. Tselekis noted there were no other members of the public in attendance . He asked if any correspondence had been received . Ms . Carlisle Peck stated no correspondence had been received related to this application and the notifications had gone out to the neighbors . Mr. Tselekis noted the building plan would be the least objectionable. He asked what the code lists regarding this setback. Mr. Coogan stated it would be the highway right of way. Mr. Tselekis noted it was about 55 feet from the white line and 58 from the shoulder. Mr. Arey presented the revised map they received today. The members reviewed the map with clarification from Mr. Arey as to the highway right of way. There is a power line that goes across the proposed project. They have consulted with NYSEG and will be moving the line about 10 feet to allow this project. It will put the power line in the center of their yard but there are no other options. This is an expense they are incurring to have this project . Mr. Maim asked for clarification regarding property lines, the DOT right of way, distance to the house, road, etc . Zoning Board of Appeals 2 10/ 15/2008 Mr. Arey stated the way the map is written is confusing there is an arrow that indicates the power lines . They will be moving the power lines and a new pole will be in the yard. Mr. Mann clarified they are putting in a new pole/line. Mr. Arey stated yes, they have the white lines indicating, they have received the estimate and it is not cheap however they want the addition. They recently sold their previous home and are ready to get this project done thus are willing to incur this expense. Mr. Tselekis stated for what it is worth he reviewed the site and there are other adjacent properties that have garages closer than this to the road. Mr. Mann stated all of Route 89 has difficulty with setback requirements. Mr. Arey stated the main piece of property is on the lake, they have walking rights to the lake but they ,do not have lakefront. They have . 3 acres on this lot. When it was sold to us it was . 3 , with the right of way it is listed on the map as . 45 , he would have to fight to have this revised. They paid to have a new survey to determine the right of way to eliminate any problems in the future. Mr. Tselekis asked if the members had any other questions . Ms. Bristow stated the highway right of way was a concern for her, if this has been cleared she has no objection to this project. Mr. Tselekis asked if there was a motion. Ms . Bristow MADE the MOTION, Mr. Mann SECONDED the MOTION: Whereas, there will no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood, and there is no detriment to nearby property confirmed by non receipt of correspondence received for requested variance, Whereas, the , benefits sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by a feasible alternative method other than an area variance, and Whereas, the variation is not substantial in comparison to the requirements, and Whereas, the variance requested will not have an adverse impact on the physical and environmental conditions in the neighborhood, Be it therefore resolved that the Town of Ulysses Zoning Board of Appeals approve an area variance for constructing an addition to a single family residence to James and Karen Arey, 1377A Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY, Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel 28. - 4. 14. 2 Chairman Tselekis called the vote : Ms. Bristow Aye Mr. Mann Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. VanOrden Aye The variance was approved unanimously. Ms . Carlisle Peck stated they have several sets of minutes to approve. The members for July 16`h, 2008 and March 19th, 2008 are in attendance thus can be reviewed for approval . The members ,reviewed the hard copy of the minutes . Zoning Board of Appeals 3 10/ 15/2008 Mr. Mann made the MOTION to APPROVE, Mr. Van Orden SECONDED the MOTION. The members voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of 07/ 16/08 and 03/ 19/08 . Mr. Mann made the MOTION to Adjourn, Mr. Tselekis SECONDED . The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Zoning Typist