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Ulysses Updates for 8/18/22
Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com>Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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Hello Ulysses,
See updates for this week below and enjoy your weekend!
IN THIS WEEK’S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER:
Updates from Supervisor Olson
Land acquisi�on- subject to Permissive Referendum
Public Hearing on a Local Law to Create a DPW
Planning Board Members Sought
Water Dist. 3 Billing Update
Fall Recrea�on Opportuni�es
Increase in Opioid Deaths
Trumansburg Fair
Conference on the Environment
Dog Census
UPDATES FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR KATELIN OLSON:
As summer is winding down for those of us s�ll oriented around an academic calendar, the Town is
turning its a�en�on to budge�ng for 2024. I hope you're finding �me to do your favorite summer
ac�vi�es in between the raindrops!
There's a lot of good informa�on in this newsle�er, as always, including informa�on about funding
requests for community organiza�ons serving Ulysses, annual training in sexual harassment preven�on,
Civil Rights Title VI, a permissive referendum, and openings on our Planning Board. Civic engagement
requires civic par�cipa�on---we have a robust volunteer community in Ulysses and we encourage you to
get involved!
On July 25, the Town Board adopted annual training requirements for our elected officers, public
officials (including the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals) and the Comprehensive Plan
Steering Commi�ee. These trainings enable the Town to demonstrate our compliance with state and
federal requirements regarding Sexual Harassment Preven�on (NYS) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964. We are also requiring Ethics training for everyone serving in these posi�ons. (This totals 2 hours of
in-person training or 3 hours of remote/asynchronous training annually.)
The Town Board unanimously adopted these training requirements for a number of reasons. Most
par�cularly, we value the public and believe that our elected and appointed officials should be held to a
high standard. In addi�on to fulfilling state and federal laws, uniform training posi�vely impacts the
culture of our local government, and demonstrates the Town's commitment to ensuring a culture of
respect for all persons. Civility and inclusivity does not happen without nurturing and cul�va�ng a
suppor�ve environment. Further, it is becoming standard for municipali�es and organiza�ons to
require training to help correct genera�ons of individuals being treated in inappropriate, unacceptable
ways. Training is an essen�al component of this process, and I extend my apprecia�on to the many who
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have already completed the training requirements.
In other important news, the Town Board is very pleased to announce that for the 3rd budget cycle,
we're providing community organiza�ons with an opportunity to apply directly to the Town for
funding in the 2024 budget. Ulysses has a long history of suppor�ng organiza�ons that make a
difference to the community, and we've worked to make the process to request funding as easy and
transparent as possible.
Limited funding is available for community organiza�ons that offer services and contribute to the health,
safety, and welfare of town ci�zens.
Previous recipients include organiza�ons that provide senior services, youth services, arts and literacy
programs, recrea�on opportuni�es, community events, and more. Historically, organiza�ons have
requested between $500 and $5,000.
There is a lot of good work happening in Ulysses that improves our collec�ve quality of life that is being
accomplished by community organiza�ons. These organiza�ons meet cri�cal needs, and I'm grateful for
their commitment and perseverance in striving to make Ulysses a be�er place every day.
Applica�on materials and other informa�on are available here. Completed applica�ons will be due to
Town Hall by September 8, 2023.
Finally, the Town Board, as done in many previous years, opted to cancel our second mee�ng in August.
September and October are historically very heavy mee�ng months as we work on compiling the annual
budget, and in these dog days of summer, this gives staff a chance to get a short break before the busy
work of fall resumes. We look forward to welcoming you back to our next regular mee�ng on September
12 at 7pm.
RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE OF LAND- SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
A CORRECTED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular mee�ng thereof held on the 27th day of June,
2023, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive
referendum. The following is an abstract of such resolu�on concisely sta�ng the purpose and effect
thereof:
Pursuant to Town Law §64(2), the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopted a Resolu�on
authorizing the Supervisor to sign a purchase contract for up to 30 acres of property located at
2141 Kra� Road in the Town of Ulysses, on commercially reasonable terms and condi�ons at a
price of $7,000/acre, and at a maximum expense to the Town of $210,000, not including
appraisal, �tle search, abstract, survey, and other regular closing costs and fees, to be paid for
through the Town of Ulysses’ American Recovery Plan Act alloca�on and use of up to $8,500 of
the aforemen�oned reserve fund.
The permissive referendum period will expire thirty days from the date of the corrected no�ce’s
publica�on, (Aug. 9, 2023).
PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOCAL LAW TO CREATE A DPW:
Please take no�ce that the Ulysses Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at
7pm for the purpose of receiving comments on “A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 40
OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED ‘PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT”. The mee�ng will be held in
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person at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Members of the public may join in person or remotely at via Zoom videoconference at https://zoom.us
/j/183862745 or +16465588656,,183862745#.
Please take further no�ce that at the aforemen�oned �me and place, all interested residents (or their
agents/representa�ves) will be afforded an opportunity to submit wri�en and/or oral comments.
Comments may also be sent in advance to the Town Clerk at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY 14886 (or via
e-mail to clerk@townofulyssesny.gov ) by 5pm on Sept. 12, 2023.
PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE NEEDED:
The Town of Ulysses is seeking applicants to fill 1 member (5-yr term) plus 2 seats for alternates on the
Planning Board. Alternate terms last for 1 year and are a great way to learn about the board. Alternates
are expected to a�end all mee�ngs but will only vote when a quorum is needed.
Some of the du�es of the Planning Board include:
�The review of, and issuing decisions on, various land use permits including site plan review
and special use permits
�The review of, and providing recommenda�ons to the Board of Zoning Appeals on, variance
applica�ons
�The review of, and providing recommenda�ons to the Town Board on, the Town’s broad
planning goals, policies and long-range plans, such as the Comprehensive Plan, rezones,
and zoning code revisions.
The Planning Board typically meets once a month at 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month, and
periodically on the 3rd Tuesday as needed. Ques�ons can be sent to Town Planner Niels
Tygesen and/or Town Supervisor Katelin Olson
If you or someone you know is interested, please submit a volunteer application. The posi�ons are
appointed by the Town Board.
WATER BILLING UPDATES FOR ULYSSES WATER DISTRICTS
Please bear with us as we update our water billing program. Meters were read on 8/15 for the quarterly
billing cycle. Please expect a slight delay while we work our way through the new system and don’t be
alarmed when your bills look a bit different. Other updates to expect soon are receiving bills via email
and viewing your account informa�on on-line.
Thanks for your pa�ence and feel free to reach out to the Town Clerk’s office with ques�ons.
FALL RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
The following programs are offered this fall through the Town of Ulysses Recrea�on Program. For more
informa�on, https://townofulyssesny.gov/departments/departments-recreation/ or to register, visit
https://ulysses.recdesk.com/Community/Program
For Adults:
�Yoga (NEW)
�Basketball
�Indoor soccer
�Volleyball (recrea�onal & compe��ve)
�Pickleball
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For youth:
�Cross Country
�Soccer clinic
�Tennis clinic
HEALTH ALERT: INCREASE IN OPIOID RELATED DEATHS IN TOMPKINS COUNTY; NARCAN TRAINING AND
DISTRIBUTION AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY
Tompkins County Whole Health is aler�ng the community to an increase in opioid related deaths in
Tompkins County, as updated data has become available from the Tompkins County Medical Examiner's
Office.
For more informa�on including preven�on, symptoms, and treatment resources, as well as Narcan
training and distribu�on, visit https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health-alert-increase-opioid-
related-deaths-tompkins-county-narcan-training-and-distribution
TRUMANSBURG FAIR:
The Union Agricultural and Hor�culture Society of Ulysses, Hector and Covert, host of the only and
oldest tri-town mul�-county fair in NY State, holds its 172nd Annual Trumansburg Fair (the 150
th on the
same fairgrounds) August 22-27.
It’s not too late for Seneca, Schuyler, Tompkins and Tioga County residents to enter their own home or
farm grown flowers, grains/beans, fresh and canned vegetables, baked goods, handcra�s, small animals,
ca�le, swine and horses to win “premiums,” ribbons, and bragging rights. Youth categories for ages 5-18.
Enfield, South Seneca and Trumansburg Schools can enter student art and mechanical drawing through
their teachers. Local schools and organiza�ons can also enter marching bands, floats, vintage cars and
tractors in the Firemen’s Parade on August 26. Horse races/compe��ons daily. Free admission every day
of the fair with exhibitor �cket. Paid entries due to Fair Secretary by 8/19 (mail in only). Informa�on and
entry forms at https://trumansburgfair.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/2/5/142546824/trumansburg_fair_
book_with_fillable_forms.pdf
CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 2023
Sept. 20-22, 2023
TC Environmental Management Council (EMC) and NYS Association of Conservation
Commissions (NYACC)present the 2023 New York State Conference on the Environment.
The conference is a combina�on of virtual and in-person. Sessions include topics on water, biodiversity,
and climate policies, with field trips in the Ithaca area.
Volunteers can par�cipate at no charge.
To learn more and to register, visit https://www.nysacc.net/2023
DOG CENSUS- STILL TIME TO LICENSE YOUR DOG:
The town is conduc�ng a town-wide dog census and needs your help...
�If you DO NOT have a dog, please respond at https://forms.gle/PmQ49SPsvESGZind9 so
that we can eliminate you from our mailing list.
�If you DO have a dog that does not yet have a license, complete the form at
https://townofulyssesny.gov/__cms/docs/Dog-license-form-2022.pdf and return along with
rabies/spay informa�on.
Any dogs found to be unlicensed a�er the census period will be assessed a $25 fee in addi�on to the
usual licensing fees. For informa�on, contact the clerk’s office at ulysses.clerk@gmail.com or call
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(607)387-5767 ext. 221.
Thanks for your help!
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Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public
10 Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
(607)387-5767, ext. 221
Hours: M-F, 10am-3pm (or by appointment)
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