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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-11-TB-FINAL- minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
July 11, 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
https://www. voutube.com/channel/UCWV/s--cl9Cj)Hlxdk9YxZvPw.
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7pm.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS
Supervisor- Katelin Olson
Board members- Michael Boggs, Mary Bouchard, Liz Weatherby
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Second Deputy Supervisor/Budget Officer- Michelle E. Wright
Youth Employment Program Coordinator- Rachel Kennedy
Absent: Rich Goldman
OTHERS:
In -person:
Roxanne Marino- Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) chair
Via Zoom:
Linda Liddle- Water Source Protection Plan Committee (WSPPC) chair
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: Ms. Bouchard moved to approve the agenda. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (3 minute limit)
Ms. Marino shared a CSAC update:
• Regarding paving of the town hall parking lot, she offered that a hybrid option of porous and
asphalt pavements may be a solution
• Next mtg is 8/8 at 7:15pm
MUNICIPAL BOARD & STAFF REPORTS:
(Written reports provided in advance & attached)
Ms. Liddle gave an update on the WSPPC water survey, noting that questions have been finalized. The
group is now working on data collection details and publicity. They will present to the town board on
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8/8/23. Mr. Boggs (town board liaison to the WSPPC) noted that several people have weighed in on
creation of the survey questions.
Ms. Olson shared that in a few weeks she and Mr. Hart (on behalf of Three Falls LDC) will meet with
NYS to begin working on the licensing agreement for Camp Barton. She added that the area will be
named by NYS Parks.
PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: Rachel Kennedy, Youth Employment Program (YEPJ
Ms. Kennedy gave an update:
• 34 applicants to date
• 21 have been placed
• Aged 14-19
• Job sites are experienced local partners with some new ones
• New this year- sexual harassment training tailored to youth employees
Ms. Olson said that additional funding from county may enable the program to continue into the fall.
PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: Michelle E. Wright- Mid-vear update on Strategic Proiect Planning
Ms. Olson noted that a BridgeNY grant has been awarded for the Curry Road culvert after several
years of submittals by Ms. Wright.
Ms. Wright shared a list of town projects in progress as well as for the future. (See attached).
She noted that it there are challenges to finding contractors for town hall facilities projects due to
municipal and state requirements.
Mr. Boggs inquired about Ms. Wright's workload.
OLD BUSINESS:
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS TRANSITION
Ms. Olson noted that she and Mr. Goldman will be working with the union on altering the contract to
reflect the potential change from highway dept. to DPW. The change will require a local law.
IT/CYBER UPDATE
Ms. Olson shared with the board that the town has now moved to the new server.
Ms. Wright noted that there will be a short hiatus before the next IT phase begins as change takes up
time for staff and we are now more cyber-secure than we have ever been.
RURAL YOUTH SERVICES (RYS) CONTRACT
Ms. Olson said that she and Ms. Weatherby, along with the Youth Commission, have been meeting to
re-examine and enhance the contract. Since the program manager, Ethan Cramton, resigned last Oct.
the position has remained vacant for the program, which is supported by the town, village, and
county. Due to the vacancy there are funds to spend before the end of the year.
The commission has developed draft language for a new contract but it will take a while to finalize so
the position will likely not be filled until 2024.
NEW BUSINESS:
PAINTING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION
Ms. Wright shared a painting quote and gave some background on the process. She worked with a
volunteer and noted that estimates were solicited but some were offput by the regulations of
working with a municipality.
Mr. Boggs expressed concern about the quote and the amount of money requested up front.
RESOLUTION # : AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR TOWN
HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING
WHEREAS a thorough process was conducted to obtain quotes for painting the exterior of the
Town Hall; and
WHEREAS a single vendor was both able to meet the requirements outlined in the RFP and
available in the summer of 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into contract
with Ernz Co. Painting, LLC. upon confirmation of references.
No action taken
PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION #127 OF 2023: APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERATE TO THE PLANNING BOARD
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Bart Gragg to serve as an alternate to the
Planning Board through December 31, 2023.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard
Olson
aye
Boggs
aye
Bouchard
aye
Goldman
absent
Weatherby
aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/23
DRAFT 2022 AUDIT
Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Olson shared that the auditors from Insero will come to the next meeting to present their
findings.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 14- Special Town Board meeting
July 25- Regular Town Board Meeting
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August 8 — Regular Town Board Meeting
August 10—Town Board Retreat, 8-10am
August 22 — Regular Town Board Meeting Cancelled
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLUTION #128 OF 2023: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023
(regular meeting) as presented.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard
Olson
aye
Boggs
aye
Bouchard
aye
Goldman
absent
Weatherby
aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/23
BOARD NOTIFICATIONS:
(none)
Seconded: Mr. Boggs
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:
RESOLUTION #129 OF 2023: BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the 2023 budget modification(s) as
presented.
Current Budget Mod Balance Post
Account # Account Name Budget Increase / Decrease Request Budget Mod.
A1440.4 Engineer CE $ 8,000.00 Fincrease 3,940 11,940
Overage due to the first invoice for the Black Diamond Trail (BDT) Scoping phase, project authorized
via resolution 49-2023 and 89-2023. Budget modifications will be done as project is billed.
Current Increase/ Budget Mod Balance Post
Account # Account Name Budget Decrease Request Budget Mod.
$ $
A2706 Grants From Local Govts $ - Increase 3,940 3,940
The ITCTC is providing $18,304 in funds to Ulysses for the BDT Scoping work. As the project is billed
we will increase this revenue line. Funds available after this budget modification = $18,304 - $3,940 =
$14,364
Account # Account Name
A1910.4 I Liability Insurance 1 $ 39,257.40 1 Increase
Current Budget Mod Balance Post
Budget Increase / Decrease Request Budget Mod.
100
39,357.40
4
Overage due to previously paid cyber insurance; voucher in July cycle is NYS DOT Highway permit
which was budgeted for.
Current Increase / Budget Mod Balance Post
Account # Account Name Budget Decrease Request Budget Mod.
A1990.4 Contingency Account $ 23,690.23 Decrease 100 23,590.23
See balance under "Balance Post Budget Mod. ", total use of A Fund contingency this year after this
modification is $11,409.77
Current
Account # Account Name Budget Increase / Decrease
Balance Post
Budget Mod.
$
A1940.4 I Purchase of Land / ROW 1 $ - I Increase 1,500 1,500.00
Unbudgeted expense for survey of rec fields land acquisition.
Current Increase/ Budget Mod Balance Post
Account # Account Name Budget Decrease Request Budget Mod.
$ $
A962 Asgnd: Rec (TCRec) $ - Increase 1,500 1,500.00
Assigned fund (A962-236.22 ) earmarked for recreation related activities.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson
aye
Boggs
aye
Bouchard
aye
Goldman
absent
Weatherby
aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/23
Budget Mod
Request
$
PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION # 130 of 2023: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed and approves payment of claims
for vouchers #269 through 308 in the amount of $168,298.08.
Moved: Mr. Boggs
Olson
aye
Boggs
aye
Bouchard
aye
Goldman
absent
Weatherby
aye
Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/23
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person):
none
ADJOURN
Ms. Bouchard made a motion to adjourn at 8:52pm. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Corisso Porloto, Town Clerk
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APPENDIX:
Town reports:
TOWN OF ULYSSES
10 Elna Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886
townofulyssesny.gov
Town Supervisor (607) 387-5767, Ext 232 • supexviisor@townof6lyssesny.go'v
Town Clerk (607) 387-5767, Ext 221 . clerk@townofulyssesnr.gov
Building & Code Enforcement Office
607-387-9778 ext. 231
Buildings & Code Enforcement Report for June 2023
Submitted at July 2023 Town Board Meeting
Building Permits issued
Plan Reviews
Certificate of Occupancy issued
Permits Renewed
Complaints Received
Complaints Resolved
Inspections (Footers, Foundations, Plumbing, Insulation, roofing, Pools, Etc.)
New Site Inspections
Building Review Consultations (pre -plan meetings, Future Building/Remodeling)
Fire Safety Inspections
Code Training Seminars
County Assessment, Town, DOS Reports
Open property in violation cases
[Property violations resolved
VALUE OF PERMITS ISSUED: $654,000.00
Building Permit fees collected for month: $2,349.00
Respectful
Mark Washburn — Building & Fire Code Enforcement Officer
s
8
1 Cof O
6CofC
0
1
3 Resident working on
compliance
20
6 Reinspection's
6
4
Ongoing See Fire report sheet
4
Ongoing outreach
1
Building & Code Updates
Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No. 1020-0364 June 1 June 30, 2023
Plan Reviews
■ 10 discussions about upcoming projects
■ 6 permit review, passed along for zoning review, 6 Projects waiting on approval
■ 18 site visits
Site visits
■ Ongoing monitoring of Erosion Plan, visited 4 times no issues
■ 8 Site meetings with contractors
■ 3 visits regarding erosion issues foundation construction wall washing out due to heavy rains. Met
with contractor with fix
CEO Activity
• 6 Foundation/Footer inspections/ 4 reinspection's (caused by heavy rain)
• 6 Framing inspections/ 2 reinspection's Issue resolved
• 3 Plumbing inspections/ 0 reinspection
• 5 Final inspection/1 Reinspection
• Code research for 12 different issues approximately 20 hours
• Code research for taking the exemption for 150' fire access rd. Meetings with Chief, Engineers and
architects. CARS project Plan review ongoing, Research Regarding Fire suppression system and
water supply. Ongoing discussions regarding supplemental water for fire service
• Attended meeting with Zoning and Property owner regarding new home build
• Investigation of DD violations Photos taken, building code violations letter written for review.
Ongoing
• Stop work order issued for a property on Taughannock Blvd. Demolishing started with out permit.
Upon investigation, NYSEG was notified to disconnect Live power line crossing the road
• Investigation of 4 properties on the list to start action.
• Meeting regarding Grassroots. ERP was reviewed and talked about. Multiple agencies attended
• 4 new home constructions have started this month and numerous homes in the many phases of
construction
pg 1 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Building & Code Updates
Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No 1020-0364
Reporting Period June 1 —June 30, 2023
SBL Violation Code Action Status
4x Site visit Ongoing
Erosion control No issues
Clean up Ongoing
happening
around house
Burned out house Safety Possible Fire
Violation/ [NY] 108.1.1 Unsafe structure training
Rubbish, Vehicles,
Clean up and
Vast
Fire road violation
Property maintenance code
remove vehicles
improvement
Protective covering
301.2, 302.3, 302.8, 304.2
from side of
and cleanup
violations
Fire Code
roadway and
continue
12.-4-9
503.4
property
20.-3-9.22 Cars, Rubbish
Clean up and
New information
Multiple Property Maintenance
comply with DD
Working with
code, Fire Code violations
regulations
property owner
pg 2 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Town of Ulysses Clerk's Office
MONTHLY REPORT for JUNE 2023
Submitted by Carissa Parlato
LICENSES/PERMITS issued: #
Sporting licenses 15
Disabled parking permits 6
Dog licenses and renewals 72
Marriage licenses 2 I FINANCIAL REPORT:
Plumbing permits 1 I $5353.50 TOTAL Clerk fees & licenses collected
Address assignments 0 I $5015.38 stays in the town
Notarizations 7 I $338.12 goes to the state
FOIL requests -received 3
FOIL requests -completed 2
CLERK's OFFICE TASKS:
• Routine tasks:
o mail, answered inquiries on various topics, attended town board meetings and took minutes,
kept website current, provided notary services, issued licenses (marriage, dog, sporting) and
disabled parking permits, collected building & zoning fees, assigned new addresses as
requested, participated in weekly Supervisor/Clerks office meetings, sent weekly e-newsletter
messages to residents, contract management, coordinated building use/equipment sign out,
fulfilled FOIL requests, ordered supplies, posted board meetings & videos to Youtube, monthly
Community Leaders meeting
• Water:
o Coordinated meter reads and quarterly billing
o Internal meetings to discuss current issues
o Data entry of new meters
o Conversion to new software
o New hook ups
• Social media policy- created draft
• Dog Census- continue to license new dogs & collect information
• IT upgrade
o Weekly meetings
• Records Mgmt
o NYALGRO conference sessions attended by Deputy and/or Town Clerk:
■ FOIL updates
■ Info contained in historical documents
■ Electronic records documents systems and Laserfiche
■ Rec mgmt. 101
■ Round table networking
■ Creating, modifying and applying a rm policy
■ Disaster recovery
■ Navigating a 1st amendment audit
Leadership
Town of Ulysses
June 2023 Bookkeeper Board Report
July 11, 2023 Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 7/6/2023
Greetings Board Members: I have completed the June 2023 financial statements and will share some
financial highlights. A more detailed financial analysis will be prepared after the end of the second
quarter.
Balance Sheet
As detailed in the Supervisor's Report, total cash balances as of 6/30/2023 were $1,351,360.01 an
increase of $107,399.73 from the prior month. A few notable items this month:
• Sales tax payments — We finally received sales tax payments through May 2023.
• Interfund Loan Repayment — a transfer of $200,000 was made from the Cemetery Bridge capital
project to the General Fund.
• Normal cash outlays for planned operating expenses, including 3 payrolls in June. In addition,
equipment was purchased in WD3 — mobile water meter reader.
In addition to cash balances, the Town had investments valued at a total of $2,384,876.01 as of June 30,
2023. Second quarter earnings (realized and unrealized) amounted to a total of $20,151.48, net of fees.
Other than cash, investments, and interfund transactions (due to/due from other funds), there are no
significant assets or liabilities in the Town's operational financial statements, with the exception of funds
due from the State for the Cemetery Bridge capital project (18,481.53).
Income Statement
Revenues through June 2023 are as expected, except for the first of two mortgage tax distributions. Last
year, the Town has received the first mortgage tax payment at the end of April and the second in
November. EMS payments from the Village have been received through May 1 Oth - information is now
being provided with the check from the Village for each billing period.
Expenditures through June 2023 are also as expected, with some spending being front loaded (such as
payments for Fire and Ambulance services, and some insurance costs). There were three payrolls in June,
making the monthly disbursement amount higher than typical for other months. Generally, expenditures
for payroll and benefits are as expected or slightly lower than budget. Contractual spending tends to be
less than budget at this time, some of which is due to the timing of activities — such as highway
maintenance and repair and summer recreation.
I have prepared an analytical review of revenues and expenditures as of June 30 for your review, which
accompanies my report. This includes a summary of all major revenue accounts that represent 96% -
100% of total revenues for each fund, and a summary for each major fund by function of expense
showing the budgeted amount and spending thus far. Brief descriptions are provided next to relevant line
items.
Town of Ulysses
June 2023 Bookkeeper Board Report
July 11, 2023 Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 7/6/2023
Bookkeeper Activities
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee completed its work on a SWOT analysis in
preparation for budget season and establishing fund balance policy. Notes of Finance Committee
meetings are attached to my report.
• Personnel: Current activity is focused on hiring youth employees in our YEP and recreation
program. Mandatory training has been completed and we have hired approximately 40 seasonal
employees between the summer recreation program and the youth employment program.
• Audit: The final audit report is available for your review, and the auditors will be attending the
July 27t' board meeting to present the report and answer any questions you may have.
• Staff Training: I continue to assist with the development and delivery of staff training materials
and a system for tracking mandatory training for employees, including youth employees.
• Budget: I have started to work on budget documents to support Michelle in preliminary meetings
with Department Heads for 2024 budget planning.
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Town of Ulysses
Finance Committee Meeting
6/14/23; 8:00 AM
Present: Mary, Rich, Michelle, Blixy
Blixy distributed 2022 audit report to committee. Auditors will be coming to the Board in July. At our
next meeting we can discuss questions for the auditors.
Michelle will be expanding her hours to provide administrative support for the recreation program —
particularly the summer program. Michelle commented that adult programs have the lowest overhead
compared to the revenue. Blixy suggested that we might also use the Camp Director position to
assist with some of the program planning to take stuff off Will's plate. There was also discussion
about making sure pricing for program is keeping up with costs.
EMS Fees: Michelle reported that she met with Joel Fey, the EMS manager. We will be adding this
to our next agenda. We will look at updating the fees to match the Village.
Blixy updated on sales tax — March, April, May will be received by the end of June. The committee
also a quick update on cash flow and investments.
Accident insurance quote: Discussed new quote for accident insurance. The committee is happy with
the new quote from Bollinger. Committee agreed that we will move forward to the Board for a vote.
Proiect planning updates: Michelle discussed some challenges with IT contractor this week — this is a
time-consuming project and will likely take more time than anticipated. Michelle also updated that the
two grants we have are taking much longer — granting agencies are hard to communicate with and
must coordinate with them to move forward. Katelin, Niels, and Michelle meet weekly to discuss
planning town wide and considering what funding will help us move forward. Right now, looking at
grant funding for design of Black Diamond Trail.
2024 Budqet Development Schedule: Michelle will finalize the budget development schedule — Board
budget planning meeting (retreat) will be the second week in August for two hours in the morning.
We will have the department line by line meetings (in public session) before the tentative budget is
submitted.
Title VI Compliance Plan: Blixy reviewed the draft plan with the committee. Looking for feedback
from the committee for our next meeting. Scheduled for Board approval at the first meeting in July.
To Do's:
• Review audit report and document any questions for auditors.
• Review Title VI plan and give feedback for next meeting.
Umominq Meetinq Dates:
July 5t" 8:00am
July Highway Report
Road Maintenance :
Stanley Drive Pipe, Ditched Pine Ridge Road, Cold Patched various roads, Mow roadsides
Truck Maintenance :
T21 Battery Box, Preparing F350 and F150 to auction off, Service Backhoe
Misc : Haul Item 4, Tree on Brook Road, Trim Hydrants, Structure for Spreader storage
TOWN OF ULYSSES
10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886
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Town Supervisor (607) 387-5767, Ext 232 ■supervisnraDtow=nofulysscsnv.gov
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Planning & Zoning June 2023 Report to Town Board
Town Board Meeting Date, 07.11.2023
Submitted by Niels Tygesen, 07.06.2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a meeting on June 6t" to discuss the following items:
• Sketch Plan Review to consider the construction of a new 80' tram from the upper portion of lot in the CZ
zone down to the lower level of the lot near the shoreline of Cayuga Lake.
• Sketch Plat Review to consider a minor subdivision to subdivide an existing 15.07 acre lot into two lots,
and to refer comments to the BZA for a project related area variance.
• Review of the 'New Women's Residential Addiction Recovery Center', a proposal to construct a new two
story detached building, approximately 13,385 gross square feet, for use as a 25 bed facility associated
with the existing Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services on -site.
• Sketch Plan Review for a new ±10,640 sf retail building for Dollar General with associated parking, lighting,
signage, landscaping, etc. located on a vacant lot.
• Sketch Plat Review to consider a minor subdivision to subdivide an existing 103.52 acre lot into two lots.
• Sketch Plat Review to consider a minor subdivision to subdivide an existing 15.55 acre lot into two lots.
• Sketch Plat Review to consider a minor subdivision to subdivide an existing 114.28 acre lot into two lots.
• Updates related to the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.
The Planning Board held a meeting on June 201" to discuss the following items:
• After a public meeting and conducting Site Plan Review, the Board granted approval for the construction of
a new 80' tram from the upper portion of lot in the CZ zone down to the lower level of the lot near the
shoreline of Cayuga Lake.
• After a public hearing and conducting Final Plat Review, the Board granted approval of a minor subdivision
to subdivide an existing 103.52 acre lot into two lots.
• After a public hearing and conducting Final Plat Review, the Board granted approval of a minor subdivision
to subdivide an existing 114.28 acre lot into two lots.
Comp Plan Steering Committee
The Committee held a meeting on June 14t" to discuss the following items:
0 Work plan items including DEC grant and membership outreach.
TOWN OF ULYSSES
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WASOF
• Comparison of the Town's 2009 Comp Plan's elements, goals, policies, and general layout to other
jurisdictions comp plans.
• Future meeting schedule.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The BZA held a meeting on June 2151 to discuss the following items:
• Three area variances associated with the 'New Women's Residential Addiction Recovery Center' project
noted above.
• After a public hearing, the Board granted approval of an area variance to reduce the required minimum lot
frontage width from 400' to 200' of a proposed new lot in a minor subdivision.
Planning Proiects
• Planning with Ann DiPetta re: Comp Plan Steering Committee meetings.
• Meeting with Town staff, Legal, and engineers related to Water District 1.
• Longterm multi -year town -wide planning cycle.
Zoning Enforcement
Research on existing code cases and meeting with Legal on enforcement processes.
Miscellaneous
• Meeting with County and other local officials with the Stormwater Coalition of Tompkins County to
discuss: status of required annual reporting, online interactive tool for post -construction projects, MS4
permits, public education/outreach efforts.
• Meeting with Legal and Town Board members related to Legal research projects.
• Continued outreach for members for the Comp Plan Steering Committee, Ag Committee, Planning Board,
and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Continued training with Office Project Assistant.
• Planning & Zoning permit application updates.
• Customer support pertaining zoning information and permitting process.
Recreation Department Report
July 6, 2023
Created by: Will Glennon, Recreation Director
Adult Recreation Programming for summer
Summer adult recreation programming (outdoor soccer) began June 25th. The program
will run on Tues, Wed, and Sunday beginning June 25th and ending August 31.
Summer programming and administration
• Five of six summer camp programs are at capacity or over capacity
o Total registrations: 503
o Total individual campers: 128
• Staff hiring is ongoing due to loss of counselors and unexpected changes in counselor
schedules. Additional counselors have been hired to supplement the staff with the
above changes.
• All state background checks have been completed and submitted to the TCHD.
• Camp permit has been provided for the camp and approved by the HD.
• Camp training took place on June 24th from 9-4 pm at the middle school.
• The swimming permits for programs at Taughannock Falls State Park and Watkins Glen
State Park have been submitted for payment and approved.
• The camp will swim at the pool at Watkins Glen on Mondays throughout the summer and
when the algae blooms are present at Taughannock Falls State Park. Algae was
detected the first week of camp and the camp has transitioned to Watkins Glen for the
week.
• The camp families have been notified of a reimbursement scholarship for this year's
summer camp.
• Summer rec volleyball clinic is scheduled for the week of July 10th. The program will
once again be instructed by Angela McClennan. Currently 20 registered participants.
• Two TCSD/Rec facilitated driver's education courses will be run during the summer
months. The five -hour pre -licensing course is open now for registration and will be
conducted on June 20th.
• The driver's education driving course will begin on July 10th. There are 12 registered
student drivers taking part in the course facilitated by the school.
Report to Town Board Meeting date: 7/11/2023
Work between: 6/9 — 7/6/2023 (out of office 6126-6/so) Submitted by Michelle E. Wright
Work Activities
Insurance Related
• Accident insurance application and procurement
• Insurance related communications required for operations and contracted activity
Financially Related
• Multiyear planning communications
o Long term town -wide planning cycle
• Audit report review and related communications
• Grant season program research
• Meeting with Village EMS Coordinator re: EMS fees
Finance Committee
• Finance committee meetings: 6/14 & 7/5
• Continued Fund Balance Policy related work: fund by fund SWOT analysis
• Title VI Compliance Plan draft review
Multi -year Planning
• Multi -year project planning meeting with Supervisor and Town Planner
• Parking lot ROM stormwater design
Budget Related
• Voucher review
• Prep for 2024 budget season:
o Budget calendar development
o Department pre -budget season meetings
o Department budget development worksheets distributed
o Salary study communication
o Pre -season big picture planning
0 2024 work plan creation
Asset Management
• Facilities management
o Exterior painting quote process communication
• Continued development of:
o Town Facilities capital plan
o Highway equipment, paving and culvert capital plan
• Continued development of project concepts that will improve or protect Town assets
Stormwater Long Term Planning
• Exit meeting with Highway Superintendent and Out -going Watershed Director re: information handoff
Water District 3 Related
• Working group coordination and communications
• Budget monitoring
• 2024 work plan and budget development process
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): continued development
General Water
• CARS meeting
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Recreation Department Administration
• Creation of application for Tompkins County camp scholarship
Transportation
• See ITCTC Policy Committee Notes below
Emergency Planning & Hazard Mitigation
• No significant work activity for this period —place holder for future reports
Compliance Related
• No significant work activity for this period —place holder for future reports
Procurement Related Updates
• No significant work activity for this period —place holder for future reports
Safety Committee
• No significant work activity for this period —place holder for future reports
Bookkeeper Supervision
• Review of monthly financial statements
Miscellaneous/General Town Work
• Standing weekly meetings: Clerk, Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Project Assistant
• Resolution drafting, agenda packet related work
• Historian recruitment support
• Youth Commission related support
Active Proiects Update
• IT Related: General, Strategic Plan/Update/Modernization, IT Committee
o On -going problem solving with upgrade process (very time consuming)
o Bi-weekly meetings ramping up to full IT support
o Other IT problem solving
• Black Diamond Trail Scoping Project
o Continued work related to Scoping Document draft
0 6/22 meeting with engineers and Parks
• DEC NPS Planning Grant
o Program specific research and communications
• DEC Climate Smart Communities Comp Plan Update
o Work plan, budget, proof of insurance related work
• BRIDGE NY Curry Road
o Award announced
• Cemetery Road Bridge over Trumansburg Creek (NYSDOT 95% funded with FHWA money, Barton & Loguidice
Engineers) Process update as of 5/24 from Doug Mills @ DOT: "We will get the State Local Agreement submitted
to Main Office for further processing and execution, one that is done we'll make that final payment and close
the project out."
Upcoming
• Budget season prep
• Grant Administration
o CSC DEC
o NPS DEC
o BRIDGE NY
• IT Consultant: strategic plan execution
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Meeting Notes
ITCTC Joint Policy and Planning Meeting
6/20/23 1-2:30pm
• Late arrival due to Zoom link issue
• TCAT has used a majority of COVID related funds for operations: "operating assistance"
• Ithaca Carshare will not be able to operate for 6 months: new law passed, but this 6-month lag to allow the law
to take affect (to allow DMV to get ready for implementation), is a huge hit to the non-profit.
o Governor has not yet signed the law, but it's anticipated to pass —she has 6 months to sign, which
would-be worst -case scenario.
o This is a continually evolving issue.
• Complete Street training opportunity (Fernando sending email)
• BRIDGE NY results still not released
• City of Ithaca Updates:
o BDT construction from City to State Parks south of City; bridge being constructed over flood control
channel
o Cecil Malone bridge completed
o Cayuga Waterfront Revitalization project moves forward toward planning / prelim design
o City awarded SMART grant $1.8M with no local match for a transit signal project
• DOT Updates:
o TAP: next round coming out this summer
o Every region is asking the main office, "it's imminent"
o Paving project: Route 96 Trumansburg through Village
• TCAT Updates:
o Fare boxes are being installed for all buses
o Route 22 for state park loop is up and running
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Project Management Annual Planning
7/11/2023
2023
Active
IT Modernization Project
Comp Plan Update; partial funding DEC CSC
Culvert Planning Project; partial funding DEC NPS
Black Diamond Trail Scoping Phase; partially funded by ITCTC 2.5% set aside
Camp Barton
Recreational Field Land Acquisition
Town Hall Facility Management: Town Hall Exterior Painting
Recreation and Youth Development Planning
Planning
Curry Road Culvert -Structure Design and Construction; BRIDGE NY
Water Related: Permissive Service Area and Aging Infrastructure
Town Hall Parking Lot
TH Facilities Mgmt: ADA Accessible Door
2024
Active
IT Modernization Project
Comp Plan Update; partial funding DEC CSC
Culvert Planning Project; partial funding DEC NPS
Curry Road Culvert -Structure Design and Construction; BRIDGE NY
Black Diamond Trail Design and Construction Phase: Funding Acquisition
Camp Barton
Recreational Field Land
Town Hall Facility Management
Recreation and Youth Development Planning
Planning
Generator Design and Installation: Town Barn, Water Tank, Town Hall
Rec Field Development: Admin Support
Zoning Update: Funding Acquisition
Town Hall and Town Barn Solar Panel Plan Creation (lease ending in 2026)
EV Fast -Charging Station
Future Wish List (in no particular order)
Town -wide Stormwater Infrastructure Assessment
Climate Action Plan / Vulnerability Assessment
Town Barn Campus: Salt Barn Replacement —2029; seek funding as early as 2026
Multi -Modality Transportation Assessment
Ag Plan Update
Multi -Year Financial & Strategic Operations Planning
Jacksonville Hamlet Economic Development / Historic District
Historic District Considerations
Open Space Plan
Town -Wide Road Sign Replacement (Town -owned roads)
Rec Fields: Pedestrian Connection to Black Diamond Trail
Emer ency Preparedness Plan
Maplewood Road Hairpin Turn Culvert Rehabilitation
Town -Owned Cemetery Rehabilitation
Town -Wide Water Planning
Town Hall Energy Audit and Plan