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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-12-RTB Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting June 12 , 2012 Present : Supervisor Roxanne Marino ; Councilpersons Elizabeth Thomas, Lucia Tyler, David Kerness and Kevin Romer; Deputy Supervisor Sue Poelvoorde ; Highway Superintendent James Meeker; Town Clerk Marsha L . Georgia; and Attorney Mariette Geldenhuys Others Present : Diane Hillman, Jacksonville Community Association; Nancy Dean, Town of Ulysses Historian; and Louis DiPietro, Trumansburg Free Press Supervisor Marino called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p .m. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Ms . Marino added two items to the agenda under Old Business and moved for approval, seconded by Ms. Thomas . Unanimously approved by the Town Board. BUDGET MODIFICATIONS Ms. Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Kerness the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the increase of $ 10, 800 to account A1420 .4 — Attorney CE ; transferred from assigned fund for Legal (A fund) . Ms . Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Ms . Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Romer the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the previous examined vouchers 208 to 250 in the amount of $20, 119 . 01 . Ms. Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms. Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted APROVAL OF MINUTES Ms . Thomas moved, seconded by M. Kerness the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the minutes as edited for Special Town Board meeting of March 27, 2012, Regular Town Board meeting of May 8 , 2012, and the Special Town Board meeting of May 15 , 2012 . a i I i I i i Regular Town Board 2 June 12, 2012 Ms. Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES Tompkins County Representative Jim Dennis — absent. Trumansburg Fire Department & EMS — absent. Trumansburg village Representative — absent. Other Town Historianl Nancy Dean Ms . Dean said that the State Education Historic Site signs are going to be taken down for repainting and she requested that Highway Superintendent Meeker post a notification on the sign post to let the public know that the sign is down for repair and not stolen. Ms . Dean will work directly with Mr. Meeker. Ms . Dean noted that it has been several years since the Town spoke to Mobil about the future of old 1826 Meeting House in Jacksonville . She requested that the Town reach out to Mobil to see if the building could be acquired. A structural assessment of the building had been done and it was determined do be in good shape . She also noted that it would be eligible to be listed on the State and National Historic Preservation registries . Ms . Dean is looking into this further. Ms. Thomas offered to help Ms . Dean. f 1 - Jacksonville Community Association President Diane Hillman t Ms . Hillman reported that last month the Association had a meeting with Sheriff Lansing to discuss the increase in crime within the hamlet. The Association discussed the option of establishing a neighborhood watch program. The topic came up that there is not an appropriate legal structure to inspect rental property. Ms. Hillman encouraged the Town Board to look at the changes previously proposed by the Association for the Zoning code as a means to address issues with rental property. Ms . Hillman reported that the Association had a very successful, well-attended annual picnic this year. The picnic was co-sponsored by the Jacksonville Church and the Montessori School . The Association did a close review of their current insurance and found that they need to update the policy. The Montessori School has offered to cost-share as they frequently use the park. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR No one wished to speak. TOWN REPORTS Planning Board / Zoning Officer Darby Kiley Ms . Kiley was not able to attend the Town Board meeting as she was attending a workshop to get information on the next round of funding through the Southern Tier Regional Development Council . Ms . Marino reviewed Ms . Kiley ' s monthly report. Ms. Thomas noted that while Ms . Kiley distributed copies of Article III of the Zoning Law with some edits and comments from her for the Town Board' s review and comment, Ms. Thomas recommends that the Town Board send it to the Planning Board first for their review and edits . Regular Town Board 3 June 12, 2012 The Board concurred with Ms . Thomas ' s recommendation. She will relay the Board' s preference to Ms . Kiley. Highway Superintendent James Meeker reported on the activities of the Highway Department for the month. Mr. Meeker is still waiting for confirmation that funding is approved for the bridge on Seneca Road and expressed his concerns about going out to bid so late in the year. Mr. Meeker is gathering all the information on the property to be acquired from Mr. Weatherby for the realignment of Curry Road west of the new bridge . Town Clerk Marsha Georgia reported that the total fees for May were $2 , 366 . 50 and of that $ 1 ,213 . 9 was turned over to the Supervisor. Ms . Georgia said that the quarterly water bills were mailed last week. She also got a new credit card machine for her office that is more user-friendly for customers. Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun — absent. Supervisor Marino previously distributed the operating statement for the month and stated that if anyone had any questions they could contact her. Deputy Supervisor Sue Poelvoorde reported that she is has been reviewing and editing website pages and editing meeting minutes . Town Board Members and Committees Councilwoman/Deputy Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas gave the following report: VILLAGE (5/ 14 meeting) • 2°a Ambulance out of service as much as in since September – need new o Sell old 427K, new $ 140K • DEC – working to correct high levels of coliform coming from water treatment plant. • New Treasurer • Community picnics at the Farmer' s Market – show brochures . • Sewer repair on South St. • New Supervisor of Public Works – Dana – replacing Bruce Vann • Updated leash law • Gave benefits to part-time employees • Working on zoning • BDT – will help Jim Meeker if he needs it. • Field office for Seneca Road Bridge Project at Village Hall BLACK DIAMOND TRAIL (5/ 15 ) Press Conference – Attended with prepared remarks from Ulysses related to bridge funding. TANG (5/ 17) - Pipelines forum – complex topic with various regulators depending on the size, length and pressure of the lines—mostly federal and state. - Need a concise write up of the topic . TCCOG (5/24) - Broadband – o Towns must plan in advance to be ready for federal grant funding – grant deadlines are tight. o Eligibility depends on • high speed connections available (DSL and satellite are not included as "high speed) . • Median household income - Wetlands – Darby Kiley has wetland local law template for municipalities - Recreation Partnership – County, City and Town of Ithaca – all have signed on for another 5 years . Regular Town Board 4 June 12, 2012 - Discussions : o Open meetings law o Computer security policy - Cell towers — no county-wide negotiations o Each municipality can have Silverberg review their legislation o Model legislation from V . of Lansing or City of Ithaca can be used. OLD BUSINESS Roof Contract The Town Board held a Public Hearing prior to this meeting to hear public comment on the expenditure of $ 15 , 800 for a new roof on the Town Hall expensed from the Building Repair Reserve Account Hearing no opposition, Ms. Thomas moved, seconded by Ms . Marino the following : WHEREAS , the Town Board of Ulysses requested bids for re-roofing the Town Hall and selected Mainstay Builders as the contractor; and WHEREAS , Mainstay Builders provided the proper insurance documents recommended by the Toiwn attorney; and WHEREAS the attorney for the town recommended several changes to the contract with Mainstay Builders be made before signing by the Town Supervisor. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the contract with Mainstay Builders and RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor sign the final version of the contract to reroof the Town Hall when the changes recommended by the attorney for the Town have been added. Ms. Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted Recreation Partnership The Recreation Partnership agreement was previously discussed at the Board' s last meeting; Ms. Marino moved, i econded by Ms . Thomas the following : WHEREAS , the Town of Ulysses is currently a member of the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership by the original agreement dated August 21 , 2007, with an original 5 -year term expiring December 31 , 2012 ; and WHEREAS , the Recreation Partnership has been an excellent and cost efficient model of inter-municipal collaboration which enables municipalities to jointly plan, finance, and share a diverse set of high quality recreation programs ; and WHEREAS , the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership agreement by its own terms may be renewed for an additional five years by appropriate resolutions by each of the municipi 1 partners on or before December 31 , 2012 ; and WHEREAS , any municipality may withdraw from the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership agreement upon a full calendar year' s notice . C Regular Town Board 5 June 12, 2012 Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED , that the Town of Ulysses agrees to renew the August 21 , 2007 Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership agreement for an additional 5 years, expiring December 31 , 2017 and further RESOLVED , that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Town Clerk of Ulysses to the Recreation Partnership Board care of Tompkins County Youth Services Department at 320 W . State/MLK Jr. St, Ithaca, NY 14850, attention Janice Johnson. Ms . Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted Revised Retainer with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP Ms . Marino said that the Town now has a retainer with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna for work on amicus briefs . A round for the Appellate Court, 3 `d Department is coming up . The Town is still working under the original retainer, which outlines their fees . Ms . Marino has negotiated with them to cap the fees and expenses to match the amount donated to the Town for this purpose . Ms . Marino further explained the new retainer agreement. Mr. Kerness moved, seconded by Ms . Tyler the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Marino to sign the revised retainer with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna dated June 11 , 2012 . Ms. Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted CHANGE TO THE AGENDA Due to the time and the long discussion coming up on the EMS resolution, Ms. Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Romer the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses alter the agenda and table the Planning Board/BZA Attendance and Training Policy and the update on Hydrilla report under new business . Ms . Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Romer aye Adopted EMS The Board reviewed the draft resolution that was presented and made changes and corrections . After a lengthy discussion, Ms . Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Romer the following : Regular Town Board 6 June 12, 2012 RESOLUTION OUTLINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE OPTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF ULYSSES IN 2013 AND 2014. WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has diligently made efforts to work with the Village of Trumansburg since spring 2010 to find a mutually beneficial solution to provide the best quality emergency medical services (EMS) while balancing our ethical and financial obligations to residents within the Town of Ulysses which includes the Village of Trumansburg ; and WHEREAS in April 2011 , the Village of Trumansburg created the Trumansburg Ambulance II Department along with its accompanying policies on billing, charity and fees which the Town of Ulysses has expressed concerns about and continues to feel are in need of revision in order to protect uninsured and underinsured EMS service users ; and WHEREAS after studying multiple options for providing EMS to both Town and Village residents and the constraints of Town law for contracting with providers, the Town Board of Ulysses feels it is in the best interest of all residents to work toward a Joint Agreement for Shared Service for provision of EMS with the Village of Trumansburg for the following reasons : 1 ) Equitable taxation for the same service : Town and Village residents each pay taxes for the identical EMS service, but Village residents pay nearly three times what Town residents pay due to the three-fold difference in the total taxable assessed value of each municipality covering roughly an equivalent number of annual calls for EMS/ambulance service . Since the Town of Ulysses includes all residents in both Ulysses and Trumansburg, the Town Board feels an obligation to fairness to have all citizens (Town AND Village) pay the same rate for the same service . IBUDGE:T ,and Taxable Assessed Value (TA- V) Information _ n • Ia •'T 5sl"k, ry W NI h "k {;` � r 4 + +d `r"."`x� 9 'e , 1 -' . 1� V` I, I :' '�; �Illf . " + r4 fT,r a r, 1 1 $, ..-;.T.,:? r t a . $ a E w4 :w'C 5 T, :. Tax 6 . , ar b. _P ry. NNI}_ C J f M1?: :4 t , , ar„ Lt .. A.r6111�r �', 1 a y:'i V- ik ao- �. - r € Illix L aX Rate yy r E ri 'P -6' u _ .:x i - m + rAi 4 + i rte. ly^ 4 r ,♦ F• }�+ �" e 'h K}i . a ; yy�I tr.* r` > � i *un+q.41-3_ 'T;rc • 4 ka r_ rr h t f-f, " 4 d * -% i( -z t CET- 4 :' rr 4! Co 4 I h r 'r&"' 4..t 1 r < < as Rate ,^ r u L.i , r h"; AA x � t � R` . '� n H:. �}'s In ' +�. xT;R r L4 NI[ rrl h1IV I i '! -0:bra4 . `1Tir,. .4 r" . - I �V t1� r tr tt + I �i xl x t 1 ,x Ij rF . j.' 3 , , NA.- , ' 8:,.=r n I �`' * "G,I' �� w ' _ [ w � h r', , n . I . , i - �: Ir f�total 'e. } . .,.i � rx *r 47 � ;.It y � y�? 1 t xr ti r7' r-t,:.. rnivii ,,. 19'to a. k to. ilfi 4, i L'rI s 4 44 I x 4n o (nO' Ulll Ina' I 51 ¢'� IrN�$ . 14- - 3 / of h S E -income � -�- � �+ -- �' - � k" � - �i -'11"..a O.O s� � } r .: �I *�'e„�I::r1iMS . ' I ` � .fir* �'-��. Ah� �. o-� r �[ ' a r �o-m� , . ,. ,�,, �qs a �r�;�p +^ f ,.,, l #., F a ,r:- ili 1,14401141 fry,„ 'vIt g n`'d it § 'm ur 7L ;I ` IP' I IrC rinfm: *3 Regular Town Board 17 June 12, 2012 climb in EMS costs . However not all residents are insured and many are under-insured. The Town Board of Ulysses feels strongly that the very small fraction of the population whose EMS costs will not be covered by either Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or motor vehicle insurance must be considered and protected from the undue burden of being billed. This would be accomplished through a compassionate Collection Policy and reasonable Fee Schedule. The Town of Ulysses can only agree to a shared service agreement with a Town- wide contract and cost-sharing if the Village ' s current Charity Policy and Fee Structure are revised to protect the most vulnerable segment of the population. The Charity Care policy of the Village of Trumansburg is incomplete and less generous than the local for-profit EMS company as shown in the appendix to this resolution. 3) Fees Currently the Village fees for EMS are equivalent to those charged by the local for-profit EMS—this on top of a tax levy . The Town of Ulysses feels a tax-supported EMS should not assess fees as high as for-profit EMS services while also levying a substantial tax for the same service . The Town of Ulysses feels the fees set forth in the appendix below for Medicare and Medicaid are more appropriate for what a municipal service should charge for each type of emergency service provided . 4) Fiscal responsibility and representation by way of a vote As the EMS budget stands today, the Town of Ulysses pays the largest share of the EMS department operating costs but has no vote in the policies, budgeting, or fee schedule. With a shared service agreement, the Town and the Village can negotiate the terms so that the Town takes on equal or equitable responsibility for the costs and risks associated with operating an EMS service and there is a mechanism for both municipalities to have a meaningful and formal role in setting policies, the budget and fees . 5) Lack of communication An example : at the joint meeting on May 15 , 2012 , of the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg, the Village stated that the coverage area in the Town of Covert has been expanded to the entire Town; however the Village did not provide the expected increase in the number of EMS calls, the distance of the coverage area, how this might affect the EMS budget in the future, nor whether the current ambulance/staff ratio will be able to handle the increased call volume, how the service will be affected, or include the projected response times . Repeated requests to the Village since the 5 / 15 meeting have not resulted in the any of this basic information being provided. WHEREAS in order to resolve the discrepancies and move forward towards an agreement that will sustain the Trumansburg EMS department into the future, a real commitment to negotiations between the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg is needed, meaning regularly scheduled meetings resulting in evidence of substantive progress . In order to ensure this, the Town Board of Ulysses feels it important to set milestones to complete negotiations . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses is considering only 2 options for Emergency medical service in 2013 : 1 ) A municipal shared service agreement between the Village of Trumansburg and the Town of Ulysses with a single Town-wide contract with consistent policies and fees to be ready by 2014 . If there is interest and a willingness on the part of the Village Board to work toward this end, the Town of Ulysses agrees to extend its current contract for EMS with the Village for 2013 . Or Regular Town Board 8 June 12, 2012 2) Having no contract with the Village of Trumansburg for EMS and relying instead on the closest EMS provider. The ambulance service will not be subsidized by Ulysses tax funds and billing will then occur on a per use basis ; and FURTHER RESOLVED that to have faith in serious negotiations toward a shared service agreement, a subcommittee from the Town of Ulysses Board and the Village of Trumansburg Trustees will meet on a regular basis (at least monthly) , until October 1 , 2012 to find common ground and establish the basic agreements of the Fee Schedule, Billing Policy, Collection Policy and how the Town will have meaningful input into the budgeting and decision-making processes ; and FURTHER RES 0 LVED that an intermunicipal shared service requires a variety of complex negotiations on how to handle issues such as capital equipment and responsibility for personnel and management of the EMS department. These issues will be need to be resolved during the 2013 calendar year in time for a shared service agreement to be in place by 2014 and the Town of Ulysses agrees to work diligently with the Village toward this end; and FURTHER RESOLVED that by October 1 , 2012 the Town Board of Ulysses will assess the progress made, and if none, will consider that the Village of Trumansburg lacks serious interest in forming a shared service agreement by 2014 (option # 1 above) and as such, the Town will not continue to contract with the Village of Trumansburg for ambulance and EMS services in 2013 ; and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses requests a response in writing from the Village of Trumansburg by July 11 , 2012 of whether they have interest in pursuing a joint shared service agreement and if so, proposing a plan for meeting to proceed with the process . APPENDIX Charity Care Policy Comparison for EMS 2012 S r t Ec # 4 ^W � ; >s40 a s-- ' B AN. d �G a Y° r Qk � * $" r °•�F- i � i t" f i x' : 2 T B U RG 7.. 67%� 4 " Ea l 4� n � n 3 a. z '1;)?;; w g u 0; w � ey t : z Z » I r � � t i v "s v x " . ' R . + 4";:i a x$ �d m �r . 1 x3 -s J � 4 tf;te-4 a. t. eere c .Vbe Y t , 3 $ �: � 4 y w b u� x LK ?€a 2 P sv� % r gv. " t ti � , a '* F '; . � 8�a � . 3 Y IG 4 as i :c % FPG * to ' qualify for > 100% FPG Not mentioned FREE service % of FPG to qualify for 100-300% <200% some assistance Exclusions Primary residence, retirement from eligibility savings, college savings, cars Not mentioned determination used by family Assets Cannot exceed : Not mentioned. No indication of an appeals $ 8 ,700 for individual process $ 17 ,000 for family Documentation " i . e . copies of tax returns , pay Assurance of no insurance coverage. required stubs" . Assurance of non-qualification for government insurance . Assurance of income and employment status Regular Town Board 9 June 12, 2012 to judge whether charity care is available. Who A review committee Not mentioned determines need Other Must apply for financial Limits payment to between 10-30% of total assistance . household income for low income patients . Extended payment plan. Missing Policy doesn't state how much States charity care is not available to patients assistance will be given, only who are able to pay but doesn't specify what states a portion will be written this means other than those making over off 200% of the poverty guideline are eligible . Policy does not mention high No application mentioned. deductibles . Does not state how much of a reduction will be given . Policy does not mention high deductibles or III high co-pays . Maximum Household Income for Service �a 1t >2 , 3a4r i � � � $ 6 Household = ti i pc v � � r s i ! i wire ' ‘ is ep .,c t d.yw(, size' t, e01t, ,!,j;146 , '- „ x nVcsx 3 i d d i Y i } ,. . , e 3 '. x � .-. a ,ms :` '3 .r.p4y`r ? (g, Vimd � £ �� ". 4 '.o $ Bangs - Free 100% of $ 10, 830 $ 14 , 570 $ 18 ,310 $22,050 $25 ,790 $29, 530 service FPG T-Burg "20`Otl% of 4/ ! E $241;660 $279, 14'01 ' $ 3r6 620f 4$414, 100 $s1 58"0 =$59,96-0,, n @s k o h ' I 'll ka 't IT"' P,! r ;kl ! ° s . ;0{ !1 . .tG @ask i :0115 a k v a 4e :a I k 1! 3 k tf tI SG .L ^m,ks .3.._:C ."; S 3 i* 4 . ! i k i . . 'FPG k n: sf $° ,, l� nr !k k * ton i E1gl�lfi i! :9lp �' ft@ 5 fi n { kew r a° .E C ahy14 @I jai v� '. �, . i !�'t-, . . j :..*`� ! !& i,v.' 45 r1r21 A. . . .. _ c ! k ..lk{ k '�'= _ .;:z l Bangs - reduced 300% of $ 32 ,490 $43 , 710 $ 54,930 $66 , 150 $77,370 $ 88 ,590 fees FPG FPG-Federal poverty guideline EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FEE COMPARISON (2012) Medicaid/ i Trumansburg Fee Medicare Bang ' s Basic life support (BLS) — non $ 500 $255 . 83 $ 536 emergency BLS - emergency $ 700 $409 . 33 $765 Advanced life support 1 $ 850 $ 307 . 00 $ 970 (ALS) Regular Town Board 10 June 12, 2012 Non-emergency ALS 1 $950 $486 .08 $970 Emergency ALS 2 $ 1050 $703 . 53 $ 1 ,018 Specialty care transport $ 500 $ 831 .44 $ 1 , 125 Paramedic intercept $ 500 $415 . 57 $ 536 ALS assist — no transport $ 850 $401 BLS and ALS mileage per $ 15 $7 . 06 $ 15 . 50 loaded mile Ms . Marino nay Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness nay Mr. Romer aye Adopted NEW BUSINESS Resolution to State Requesting Permission to Regulate Docks, Moorings and Boathouses Ms . Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Kerness the following : Support for the Town of Ulysses Inclusion in the New York State Navigation Law Whereas , the Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan (Sept 2009), outlined the need to "preserve and protect the Town' s natural and environmental resources" and to "apply for legislative authority under section 46-a of the NYS Navigation Law", and to "enact zoning regulation to protect the Cayuga Lake waterfront' . Whereas, the town of Ulysses wishes to utilize its zoning powers to regulate boathouses, lifts, moorings and docks within its proposed revisited zoning law; and Whereas , the Town is in the process of amending its zoning law; and Whereas, the Town of Ulysses wishes to be included in the list of municipalities authorized to regulate boathouses, lifts , moorings and docks pursuant to Section 46-a of the New York State Navigation Law. Now Therefore be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses requests the inclusion of "the Town of Ulysses in the County of Tompkins" in Section 46-a of the NYS Navigation Law to authorize the Town of Ulysses to regulate boathouses, lifts, moorings, and docks pursuant to that section; and Be it Further Resolved that this resolution of support be sent to New York State Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton and New York Senator Thomas O ' Mara for their consideration. Ms . Marino aye Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Mr. Kerness aye Regular Town Board 11 June 12, 2012 Mr. Romer aye Adopted Attorney Geldenhuys will write a cover letter to Assemblywoman Lifton and Senator O ' Mara and mail out the certified copies of the foregoing resolution. Lakeshore and Conservation Zoning The review of this document was tabled for tonight and a subcommittee will be established with two Board members, Ms . Kiley, and Planning Board member Rod Hawks to review and report back to the Town Board. Hearing no further business, Ms . Marino moved, seconded by Mr. Kerness for adjournment. Unanimously approved, meeting adjourned at 10 : 15 p .m. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L . Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk Town of Ulysses Public Hearing June 12 , 2012 Present: Supervisor Roxanne Marino ; Councilpersons Elizabeth Thomas and Kevin Romer; Deputy Supervisor Sue Poelvoorde ; Town Clerk Marsha L . Georgia. Absent: Councilpersons David Kerness and Lucia Tyler No public in attendance . Supervisor Marino called the public hearing to order at 6 : 30 p .m. and explained why a public hearing was required for the roof replacement expenditure . Ms . Georgia read the legal as follows : NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York will hold a Public Hearing June 12 , 2012, at 6 : 30 PM at the Town Hall, 10 Elm St. , Trumansburg, NY . The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the expenditure of $ 15 , 800 for a new roof on the Town Hall expensed from the Building Repair Reserve Account. Hearing no comments on the expenditure for a new roof, Ms . Marino closed the public hearing at 6 : 45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L . Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk 7 1 i � . i