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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-28-TB-FINAL-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses March 28, 2023 The meeting was held in person at the Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY as well as via Zoom videoconference. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the Town's website and Clerk's board. Video recordings of meetings are available on Youtube at httlis://www.voutube.com/channe//UCWV/s--cigCljH/Xdk9YxZvPw. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7pm. TOWN OFFICIALS Supervisor- Katelin Olson Board members- Michael Boggs (arrived at 7:04pm), Mary Bouchard, Rich Goldman Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato Via Zoom: Board member (attending remotely due to extenuating circumstances)- Liz Weatherby Second Deputy Supervisor/Budget Officer- Michelle E. Wright Bookkeeper- Blixy Taetsczh OTHERS: In -person: John Wertis Via Zoom: Todd Edmonds, Roxanne Marino, Marc, Linda Liddle, Clarissa Farrell APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion: Ms. Bouchard moved to approve the agenda at 7:03pm with the deletion of the Source Water Protection Plan committee (SWPPC) item. This was seconded by Mr. Goldman and passed unanimously. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (3 minute limit) (none) PRESENTATIONS: TRUMANSBURG COMMUNITY RECREATION Mr. Edmonds shared a presentation highlighting TCR's Community Needs Assessment. 2022 FINANCIAL YEAR IN REVIEW Ms. Wright and Taetsczh shared a presentation reviewing the 2022 financial year, with an overview of funds, reserves and capital assets. 1 OLD BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE Mr. Goldman noted that they had planned to have someone from the BZA on the committee but couldn't find any volunteers. RESOLUTION #83 OF 2023: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board appoints the following individuals to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee through the completion of the comprehensive plan: Morris Klein and Diane Cohen. Moved: Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/28/23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON TRUMANSBURG RD RESOLUTION #2023-84 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON TRUMANSBURG RD WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted March 14, 2023, the Town Board authorized the Town Supervisor to enter into negotiations to acquire that parcel of land known as 0 Trumansburg Road, Tax Map #34.-2-1.3, consisting of approximately 13.25 acres (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the real estate listing price of the Property is $129,000; and WHEREAS, in the event an independent appraisal confirms the fair market value of the Property is at or above $129,000, the Town Board desires to proceed with the purchase of the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that purchase of the Property is hereby determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and be it further RESOVLED that the Town Board is hereby conducting an uncoordinated review of the environmental significance of this action (as defined by SEQRA), and in accordance therewith has reviewed and completed Parts 1 and 2 of the New York State Short Environmental Assessment Form; and be it further RESOLVED that the Property's purchase is hereby determined to have no significant impacts because the Property is vacant, and the Town intends to maintain the Property as vacant until such time as future plans for use are finalized; and be it further RESOVLED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby authorizes the Property's purchase at a cost not to exceed $140,000, including the above listed purchase price and normal and customary adjustments relating to the purchase of real estate in Tompkins County, New York, contingent upon confirmation of the Property's fair market value by appraisal equal to or greater than $129,000, and hereby appropriates such amount from the A Fund for payment of the same; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all actions and to execute and deliver any and all documents and instruments, in the name and on behalf of the Town, and under its Town seal or otherwise, and to do any and all things the Town Supervisor deems necessary or advisable to carry out the intent of the foregoing resolution; and be if further RESOLVED that this resolution is effective immediately. Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/28/23 NEW BUSINESS: AUTHORIZATION TO SECURE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR 2023 Ms. Olson noted that this is an updated quote with the addition of coverage for 13-18 year olds. RESOLUTION #85 OF 2023: AUTHORIZATION TO SECURE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR 2023 WHEREAS, the Youth Commission advises obtaining accident insurance in order to provide additional coverage to Recreation Program participants who potentially have health insurance that would not cover all medical costs associated with a no-fault injury during programming; and WHEREAS, funds from the Youth Commission Budget will be utilized to pay for the cost of this insurance policy; and WHEREAS, the Board agrees to purchase the insurance coverage as outlined at the meeting; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign documents to secure accident insurance as quoted in the March 28th, 2023 document. Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs DISCUSSION- Board members asked who would be responsible for the deductible and whether the insurance is necessary. MOTION TO TABLE: Ms. Olson made a motion to table the resolution. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed unanimously. TABLED. SURPLUS OF IT EQUIPMENT Ms. Olson noted that there is no sensitive information are on the equipment. RESOLUTION #86 OF 2023: SURPLUS OF IT EQUIPMENT BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board declares that the following IT equipment all of which is Town property is declared surplus and can be donated by the Town Supervisor's office for reuse or recycling: • Printer- HP Deskjet 6980 • Printer- HP LaserJet 3055 • Printer- HP LaserJet 1536dnfMFP • Scanner- Garrett Magnascanner CS • Printer- Xerox Phaser 6280 • Monitor- Dell (a 2005 Model) • Monitor- Dell (a 2005 Model) • Printer- HP Deskjet 722C • Miscellaneous outdated small hardware items and cables Moved: Mr. Goldman Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/28/23 Seconded: Ms. Bouchard WATER SOFTWARE ACQUISITION NOTIFICATION Ms. Parlato shared that she has had presentations with several companies, received quotes, checked references, and chosen a vendor called El Dorado. Per the Procurement Policy, two written quotes and Supervisor approval, and a Supervisor notification to the Town Board are needed. 4 UPCOMING EVENTS: April 11—Regular Town Board meeting April 18- Community Forum April 22 — Earth Day cleanup activities (9am-2pm) April 25 — Regular Town Board meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION # 87 OF 2023: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes from the two Public Hearings on property tax exemptions and regular meeting March 14 as amended. Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/28/23 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person) Ms. Liddle shared that SWPPC has a new rep from NYRWA is assisting the group as they update their mission statement and prepare a community survey. She asked the board why in the land purchase resolution was not specific in what it would be used for. Ms. Olson responded that this was advised by the attorney. ADJOURN Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 8:14 pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk 415123 5