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Home My WebLink About2015-01-27-WTB-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses January 27, 2015 Audio of the minutes are available on the website at ulysses.ny.us. The meeting was held at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg. PRESENT: Supervisor- Liz Thomas 1St Deputy Supervisor- Nancy Zahler Board members- John Hertzler, Dave Kerness, Rich Goldman 2nd Deputy Supervisor- Michelle Wright Clerk- Carissa Parlato OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Antweiler (Jacksonville Community Association (JCA)), Dave Schurman Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the town's website and clerk's board. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. GENERAL BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA RESOLUTION 2015-39: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 27, 2015 with the additions of. Mr. Kerness' proposal, an executive session, budget modifications (along with claims for approval), the discussion of storm water and recommendations for the Planning Board's work plan. Moved: Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 Seconded: Mr. Kerness (APPROVAL OF MINUTES was moved to the end of the meeting.) GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Thomas announced the following: The Town of Enfield sent information on Black Oak Wind Farm for the board's review. MedEx has raised its administration fees (for ambulance billing) for 2015. A training is being offered in April through Syracuse University on a number of topics. Mr. Goldman shared that Renovus (a successful renewable energy supplier/installer) has purchased property and will be moving into Ulysses. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Mr. Antweiler shared the following updates from the JCA: A discussion on the revitalization of Jacksonville prioritized the following: increasing attractiveness, walkability, accessible housing to median income and seniors, efficient use of infrastructure and facilitating transit use. Opportunities and challenges of properties in need of redevelopment The possibility of partnering with CCE for a "community cafe" (a community discussion carried out by a skilled facilitator). The board entered into the discussion at this time to offer its ideas on the white store (that may go to tax sale). Ms. Thomas would like to assemble a new water committee focused on Water District 3 issues. OLD BUSINESS: GENERAL CODE Ms. Thomas presented the items that need to be amended as part of the codification and took the board's input. 2015 WORK PLAN Ms. Wright and Ms. Zahler presented a proposed 2015 work plan for the board and the board gave their input. NEW BUSINESS: RECORD OF ACTIVITIES FOR NYS RETIREMENT RESOLUTION 2015-40: BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses -(location code 30607) hereby establishes the following work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time keeping records or their record of activities. Title std work Name Last Reg. Current term Participate ROA result Mr. Goldman day of ss.# # s in time- keeping system (yes/no) Elected officials Town Supervisor 6 Elizabeth Thomas 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 27.36 Town Clerk 8 Carissa Parlato 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 22.09 Highway 8 James Meeker 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 24.86 Superintendent Town Judge 6 Thomas Schlee 1/1/13-12/31/16 No 18.67 Appointed officials Court Clerk 8 Angela Champion 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes Deputy Town 6.2 Patricia Halloran 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes Clerk Deputy Highway 8 David Reynolds 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes Superintendent Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness nay Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 4-1 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 TRAILS PROJECT- TOMPKINS COUNTY TRAIL USER INFORMATION WEBSITE RESOLUTION 2015-41: BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit a grant application for up to $50,000 to the Tompkins County Tourism Grant Program to create a comprehensive website of hiking, biking and ski trail information that will link the multiple trails throughout the County together for ease of use by both tourists and local residents. Also, OA RESOLVED that there will be no cash or direct monetary component of this grant expected from the Town of Ulysses, only the in-kind contribution of the Town Supervisor's time. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness Discussion- Ms. Zahler asked for clarification on financials and Ms. Thomas' time commitment. Ms. Thomas responded. Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 TEMPORARY LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENT RESOLUTION 2015-42: BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints Rich Goldman to take the role of leadership of the town February 5 to 8; and Dave Kerness from February 15 to 18, 2015 during the absence of both the Town Supervisor and the First Deputy Supervisor. Moved: Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 Seconded: Mr. Goldman STORMWATER RESOLUTION- Rescission RESOLUTION 2015-43: Ms. Zahler moved to rescind Resolution 2015-35, rescinding the action on charges related to stormwater control until the board can reassess policies and procedures relating to applicant chargebacks. Moved: Ms. Zahler Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 12/9 Seconded: Mr. Goldman RESOLUTION 2015-44: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes for 12/18/14 and 1/7/14 as edited by Ms. Thomas. Moved: Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas Ms. Zahler aye aye Seconded: Ms. Zahler 3 Mr. Hertzler abstain Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS RESOLUTION 2015-45: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve vouchers 1-4 in the amount of $15,421.03. Moved: Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 Seconded: Mr. Goldman APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLUTION 2015-46: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve budget modifications as follows: A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS increase 1,965.00 2014 original budget estimate calculation did not reflect the accurate weekly hours A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS decrease 601.75 A1460.4 Records Management decrease 1,363.25 A1220.4 Supervisor CE increase 206.80 Credit card fees from Clerk's office A1410.4 Clerk CE decrease 206.80 A1410.11 I Deputy Town Clerk PS increase 1,586.67 2014 costs exceeding estimates A1410.1 Town Clerk PS decrease 720.10 A1460.4 Records Management decrease 866.57 A5132.4 Medical/Dental Insurance Highway Barn CE 5,319.61 increase A1460.4 27.20 A1460.4 2246.17 Records Management Town Hall EQ decrease 3073.44 27.20 A9060.8 Medical/Dental Insurance increase 5,319.61 Exceeding 2014 estimates A1460.4 Records Management decrease 2246.17 A1620.2 Town Hall EQ decrease 3073.44 B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 133620.4 Safety Inspection CE increase 241.18 Training for Alex and cell phone payment 133620.2 Safety Inspection EQ decrease 241.18 From the unpurchased truck 139060.8 Medical insurance increase 1,480.45 Exceeding 2014 estimates 0 B3620.2 I Safety Inspection EQ decrease 1,480.45 From the unpurchased truck �7_\1�L1�1:3�1�ZH��PiL1►]l�[•l_rlL•1►�� DA5130.1 Machinery PS increase 8,737.92 Old equipment broke down DA5140.1 Brush and Weeds PS decrease 3240.91 DA5142.1 Snow Removal PS decrease 535.78 DA5148.1 Snow Removal OG PS decrease 535.76 DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 4,425.47 DA9030.8 Social Security increase 1180.41 Due to increase in payroll salary budget line DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 1180.41 DB9060.8 medical insurance increase 3,489.95 Exceeding 2014 estimates DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 3,489.95 DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS DB5110.1 Highway Maintenance PS increase 1,859.52 Old equipment broke down D135110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 1,859.52 DB9030 Social Security increase 137.86 Due to increase in payroll salary budget line DB5110.4 I Highway Maintenance CE decrease 137.86 DB9060 Medical Insurance increase 3,541.01 Exceeding 2014 estimates DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 3,541.01 Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Kerness aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/15 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Mr. Antweiler commented on family and dwelling units in the zoning law. He would like to see if amending this language can improve code enforcement. Mr. Schurman said that he was impressed with the ambition of the Town Board after hearing the work plan proposal. He added that he is in support of straightening out the laws (General Code codification project). EXECUTIVE SESSION: Ms. Thomas made a motion to move into executive session at 9:52 p.m. for matters pertaining to the proposed acquisition of real property; seconded by Ms. Zahler. Ms. Zahler made a motion to move out of executive session at 10:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Goldman, passed unanimously. ADJOURN: E Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kerness and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 214115.