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Friday updates from the Town of Ulysses
Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Jul 12, 2019 3:16 PM
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Good afternoon, Ulysses,
Read on for important information compiled for you from Town of Ulysses staff…
In this issue:
Brush Drop off closed at Highway Dept.
Swimming Pool Safety
JCA fundraiser
Village of Trumansburg becomes a Clean Energy Community
Walk and Talk at Grove Cemetery
Election filings for General Election
Hazardous Waste Drop off
Recycling guidelines (updated from 6/28 newsletter)
TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS:
Brush Drop Off Closed at Highway Department
The brush pile at the Ulysses Highway Department has reached capacity and can no longer accept any
drop offs. Please contact the department at (607)387-6230 with questions.
Brush burning is regulated by the NYS DEC (Department of Conservation). Those guidelines can be found
at https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html .
Swimming Pool Safety -from the Code Enforcement Office
Getting into water is a great way to cool down when the temperatures climb. A popular way to easily access
water these days is to purchase an inflatable above ground pool and fill it with water, then jump in!
I spent some time on line going through the offerings. Lots of possibilities for under $200, shipping included.
The sites list all sorts of accessories; chemicals, ladders, pool toys and solar covers to keep heat in the
water. What I did not see was any listing of Code required safety measures; pool alarms, locking gates &
ladders, fencing. The closest thing to a safety warning was on one site, near the bottom “adult supervision
required”.
Section 303 of the New York State Property Maintenance Code lays out the requirements for a safe, Code
compliant pool. This applies to above and in ground pools, hot tubs and spas. The regulations are the same
if the pool is full or empty. Pools 24” deep or less are exempt.
Here are a few of the more notable requirements:
1* Any pool is required to have a continuous barrier of at least 48”. Many of the inflatable pools are 42” and
shorter.
2* All pools must be equipped with entry alarms
3* Locking gates must be provided and used to prevent unsupervised access.
4* Ladders must either be lockable or removed when the pool is not in use.
Construction of in ground pools requires a Building Permit. All the Code requirements must be met before a
Certificate of Completion is issued and the pool can be legally used.
Please keep this information in mind when purchasing a new pool or assessing the safety of your existing
pool.
For more information, contact Tom Myers at (607)387-5767 Ext. 231 or code@ulysses.ny.us.
TOWN AFFILIATES:
Jacksonville Community Association (JCA) fundraiser
The JCA will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, July 13, from 3-6pm at the Conservatory to raise funds for a
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restroom at the park. Activities include a cake walk, dunk tank, live music & performances, and more. For
details, visit https://tburgconservatory.org/2019/06/20/july-13-jca-fundraiser-woodstock-1869/.
Village of Trumansburg designated as a Clean Energy Community
Congratulations to the Village of Trumansburg for its recent designation as a Clean Energy Community!
Read more at https://trumansburg-ny.gov/press-release-village-of-trumansburg-designated-as-a-clean-
energy-community/
TOMPKINS COUNTY:
Walk-and-Talk at Grove Cemetery
Cemetery Managers, Karen and David Allen; and John Wertis, Town of Ulysses Historian, will host a tour of
the original cemetery grounds and a look inside the chapel on Saturday, July 27, at 11am. This is one of
several tours sponsored by Historic Ithaca during the summer of 2019. For more information, visit
www.historicithaca.org.
Election filings for November Election
The Tompkins County Board of Elections has posted the election filings for the November 5, 2019 election.
There are two open Ulysses Town Board seats, as well as one Town Justice seat and the Highway
Superintendent position. See the results at http://tompkinscountyny.gov/boe/Additional_Information
/Past_Results_files/Election_Filings .
Hazardous waste drop off:
The Tompkins County recycling center will be open from 8am-2pm on Saturday, July 20 for the first of four
2019 dates to drop off hazardous waste. You must have a valid solid waste permit and make an
appointment. Types of items that can be dropped off include:
Automotive care products
Home maintenance products
Lawn & garden product
Oil-based paints & stains (latex and water-based paint accepted if more than 1/3 of a gallon)
Personal care products
Products containing mercury
Unidentified products – The County’s hazardous waste contractor will test them while you wait, to
determine the identity of the waste, as well as its acceptability
Workshop/hobby wastes
For more information, visit https://recycletompkins.org/other-programs-and-services/household-hazardous-
waste/or call 607-273-6632.
Recycling guidelines
Recycling is provided for county residents by Tompkins County. Due to changes in the recycling industry, in
July 2018 the county issued new guidelines for what is accepted:
* Plastic items labeled 1, 2, or 5.
* Glass containers (clear, green, brown)
* Paper cartons & drink boxes
* Cardboard & mixed paper (including magazines & books)
* Metal cans & foil
PLEASE NOTE: The last newsletter said that cereal box liners were accepted. This is incorrect.
Recycling for Town of Ulysses residents is picked up every other Friday. The next pick up date is Friday,
July 26. For more information, visit https://recycletompkins.org/ or call (607)273-3362.
UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS:
All town meetings are held at the town hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, unless noted otherwise.
For agendas and other meeting information, click on the event on the calendar here: http://ulysses.ny.us
/calendar/?category=Government
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Best,
Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public
Office hours: 8am-4pm, M-F
(After hours by appt.)
10 Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221
ulysses.ny.us
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