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TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
July 9, 2024
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.youtube.com/channel/UCWVIs--g9CpHIxdk9YxZyPw.
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS:
In person-
Supervisor- Katelin Olson
Board members- Mary Bouchard, Liz Weatherby, Rich Goldman, Michael Boggs
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Town Planner- Niels Tygesen
OTHERS:
In person-
Kim & Bryon Moore, Linda Liddle (WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee),
Planning Board)
Via Zoom-
Anne Koreman (Tompkins County Legislator)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion:
Ms. Olson requested to add a SEQR resolution related to the local law under old business; and a
friendly amendment (to add discussion of personnel matters related to a public official) to the
Executive Session reasons.
Mr. Boggs moved to approve the agenda as amended. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and
passed unanimously.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued from 6/25/24) A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING IN DEV.
DISTRICT 8:
RESOLUTION # 115 OF 2024: RE-OPENING THE PUBLIC HEARING:
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WHEREAS, the public hearing from on “A Local Law for Zoning Changes Related to
Development District 8” was tabled at the June 25, 2024 meeting in order to hold it over to
the July 9, 2024 meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board reopens the public hearing on “A Local Law for Zoning
Changes Related to Development District 8”.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
Ms. Olson asked for comments from anyone in person, then from anyone online. No comments were
made. She asked twice more and did not receive any comments.
She then asked the clerk whether any comments were received. The clerk replied in the affirmative,
noting that a comment was received from Ms. Rose. This comment had been shared with the Town
Board prior to the meeting via email and will become part of this meeting’s record.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE HEARING:
Mr. Boggs made a motion to close the Public Hearing. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and
passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL BOARD & STAFF REPORTS:
Ms. Koreman shared the following updates from the Tompkins County Legislature:
• Shots were fired near DMV- no injuries
• A mural on the Human Services Annex on State St. has been completed
• TC3 has new micro-credentials for various topics such as manufacturing, tourism
• “I voted” sticker contest winner will be announced soon. The contest goal is to get younger
folks involved in voting
Mr. Boggs asked about the customs center at the airport. Ms. Koreman said that there are no updates
at this time but they are working on getting some lower cost carriers to Florida.
Ms. Liddle gave update on WSPPC:
• NYS Dept. of Health (DOH) well testing has been completed and home owners have received
results
• Many wells have tested for significant levels of e-coli and coliform
• The NYSDOH will release more information to the town soon- individual results will be
confidential but the town will receive a summary
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• Preliminary results suggest that more in-depth testing should be done
Ms. Olson said that she was contacted by a constituent with water concerns and she shared
information about the complex process to get public water. She suggested that if the DOH provides
residents with any information on remediation that the town could share it as well.
Ms. Weatherby said that the Comp Plan Steering Committee will meet with MRB (selected as plan
consultant) soon.
Mr. Boggs gave an update on the Planning Board, saying that they discussed items to work on when
the workload is low such as signs, noise, and development districts.
Mr. Goldman and Ms. Bouchard said that the Finance Committee will review policies and discuss
retiree benefits at their next meeting.
Ms. Olson shared the following:
• Youth Commission sent out budget request forms
• Three Falls LDC will meet this week. Still no closing date on the property transfer from Boy
Scouts to NYS. Given this delay, there likely won’t be much management responsibility for the
town until 2025.
Mr. Goldman said that sales tax is coming in a bit higher than what we budgeted.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Tygesen said that at the last meeting, the Town Board decided to hold the public hearing open
until comments were received from the county. Comments have been received- the county has no
issue with the proposed changes.
In reference to the comments received for the hearing, he said that he doesn’t see them as germane
to what the board is voting on tonight.
He reiterated that the board has four options for the proposed law- to take no action, deny, modify,
or accept the proposal as-is.
Mr. Goldman asked whether the Planning Board approved of it and Mr. Tygesen responded that they
have recommended that the Town Board make this update and are supportive of the draft.
SEQR DETERMINATION FOR A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF
ULYSSES 212-118.H NO. 1 OF 2024
RESOLUTION # 116 OF 2024: SEQR DETERMINATION FOR A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES 212-118.H NO. 1 OF 2024:
WHEREAS, the proposed action is in consideration of a proposal to adopt a Local Law that
would amend the Code of the Town of Ulysses 212-118.H; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is an Unlisted action under the New York Codes, Rules, and
Regulations (NYCRR) Title 6, Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), for which
the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting as Lead Agency in respect to the proposed local law;
and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on July 9, 2024, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1 for the
proposed action; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not create a material conflict with the 2009 land use plan or
with the current zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not result in a significant change in the use or intensity of use
of land; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not impair the character or quality of the existing community;
and
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have an impact on the environmental characteristics that
caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not result in an adverse change to the existing level of traffic
or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking, or walkways; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not cause a significant increase in the use of energy; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not significantly impact existing water supplies or wastewater
treatment utilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not impair the character or quality of important historic,
archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not result in an adverse change to natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not result in a significant increase in the potential for erosion,
flooding or drainage problems; and
WHEREAS, the proposal should not create a hazard to environmental resources or human
health;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby makes
a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the Consolidated
Laws of New York Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and NYCRR SEQR for the
above referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1 and for the
reasons set forth above and in SEAF Parts 2 and 3, and therefore, an Environmental Impact
Statement will not be required; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board direct the Town Supervisor to sign Part 3 of the SEAF .
Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2024- EXISTING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION #117 OF 2024: APPROVING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2024- EXISTING
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the Town Board passed Resolution 99 of 2024 on June 11, 2024 to schedule a
public hearing on the proposed action for June 25, 2024; and
WHEREAS, notice was given that the Town Board scheduled a public hearing for June 25, 2024
at 7:00 p.m. for Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2024 entitled “Existing Development District
Zoning Code Amendment”; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the
Town on June 15, 2024, was posted on the Town’s website, and was posted on the Town
Clerk’s signboard; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Article 12-B Sections 239 L, M, and N of the
Consolidated Laws of New York the proposal was submitted to Tompkins County for review;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning & Sustainability of Tompkins County submitted their
response letter to the Town dated June 28, 2024 that states they determined the proposed
action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board passed Resolution 73 of 2024 that directed the Planning Board to
review the proposal and provide a recommendation to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed the proposal on April 16, 2024; May 7, 2024; and on
June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board sent a memo to the Town Board dated June 18, 2024 that
states they support the proposed code amendment and passed Resolution 2024-010 that
recommends the Town Board amend the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 25th day of June 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and on
the 9th day of July 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an
opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any part
thereof; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Consolidated Laws of New York Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law and the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations Title 6, Part
617 State Environmental Quality Review, it was determined by the Town Board of the Town of
Ulysses on July 9, 2024, that adoption of the proposed Local Law constitutes an Unlisted
action, as defined under said regulations. The Town Board has considered the possible
environmental impacts of the Local Law. The adoption of said Local Law will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board issued a negative
declaration of environmental significance with respect to the Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts
said local law as Law No. 1 of the Year 2024 entitled “Existing Development District Zoning
Code Amendment” as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto; and it is further
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RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of
this meeting and give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State;
and it is further
RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately upon filing with the Department of
State.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs nay
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE TOWN HALL
PARKING LOT
Ms. Olson said that she, the Second Deputy Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Ms. Weatherby completed
rating sheets to make a fair recommendation on the engineer. The rating system was approved by a
resolution passed at the 6/25 Town Board meeting. The highest and lowest scores were pulled out
and the remaining scores averaged. Barton & Loguidice and Fisher got the highest scores , Barton &
Loguidice has the lower bid.
The group discussed and clarified that this contract is only for design and engineering and not
construction. The contract will also include figuring out a plan for the neighbors that we share the
space with. Both proposals will get us to a construction contract by Dec. to be in compliance with the
ARPA fund spending guidelines.
RESOLUTION #118 OF 2024: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE TOWN HALL PARKING LOT
WHEREAS, the Town conducted a request for quote process for engineering services for the
renovation of the parking lot located at Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Town followed the procurement policy including wide distribution of the bid
opportunity including posting the opportunity on the New York State Contract Reporter; and
WHEREAS, the Town held a public bid opening on June 28th with the recording and results
posted on the Town website;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into contract
negotiations, and to execute a contract for services upon Town Counsel review and approval
with Barton & Loguidice for Conceptual Design services as outlined in the request for quotes
and the respondent’s proposal.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARKS AND TRAILS
GRANT
RESOLUTION #119 OF 2024: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR 2024 TOMPKINS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARKS AND TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract
for $5000 in funding for the Habitat Nature Preserve on Salo Drive through the 2024 Tompkins
County Municipal Parks and Trails grant program.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
NEW BUSINESS:
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION #120 OF 2024: ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER OF THE
PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS, Rebecca Schneider has served on the Town of Ulysses’ Planning Board since 2006;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schneider was originally appointed to the Planning Board because of her
professional experience with stormwater management; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schneider has served as important environmental advocate and expert on a
myriad Town planning projects, including the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, the 2013 Agricultural
and Farmland Protection Plan, the formation of the Conservation Zone in 2017 and the Town’s
zoning update in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schneider’s appointed term was through December 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schneider resigned from the Planning Board on June 25, 2024;
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WHEREAS, Dr. Schneider will continue as a valuable member of the CPSC and the WSPPC;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board thanks Dr. Schneider for her service and wishes her
the very best.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
SURVEY AUTHORIZATION FOR POTENTIAL DONATION
Ms. Olson said there is a property owner in the town who is interested in donating 14-20 acres of
land to the town for a park. Based on her research, she thinks this may be a viable plan. The next step
is a survey.
Although Ms. Olson can order the survey without Town Board approval, she would like the process to
be as transparent as is possible at this time. By law, town property negotiations can be kept private
and the name of the donor (who is not employed by the town) will be kept private for now .
Mr. Goldman expressed concern about spending money on a survey if they decide that they don’t
want the land. Ms. Olson said that the property that can connect the town to the village, has public
water, and would be suitable for playing fields.
RESOLUTION #121 OF 2024: SURVEY AUTHORIZATION FOR POTENTIAL DONATION
WHEREAS, a property owner in the Town of Ulysses is considering a donation of land to the
Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town needs to determine if the parcel in question is suitable for public
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Procurement Policy authorizes the Town Supervisor to spend up to
$6000 with Town Board notification;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to order a real
property survey of the potentially donated property within the limits of the Procurement
Policy.
Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
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Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
DRAFT BUDGET SCHEDULE
Ms. Olson shared a draft calendar for budget meetings.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLUTION # 122 of 2024: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the 6/25/24 meeting minutes as amended.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/9/24
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 23 – Regular Town Board Meeting
August 13 – Regular Town Board Meeting- Liz & KO will be remote due to extenuating circumstances
August 27 – Regular Town Board Meeting CANCELLED
BOARD NOTIFICATIONS:
(none)
PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION # 123 of 2024: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of audited claims #329 -375 in the
amount of $58,600.57.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
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Date Adopted: 7/9/24
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person):
(none)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. Goldman moved to go into Executive Session at 8:16pm to discuss union negotiations and
matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, demotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a public official. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Goldman moved to end Executive Session at 8:47pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and
passed unanimously.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 8:47pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk
7/17/24
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APPENDIX:
• Public Hearing Comments
• Local Law language
• SEAF for Local Law
• Staff Reports
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENT FROM V. ROSE:
1. I am no lawyer. If this is about constructing an attached shed, why is there no language in the
proposed changes re: alteration to a building?
2. In my view the entire section on Development District zoning laws should plainly state that A. No
alteration of existing Development District regulations will be made that significantly add to traffic in
or adjacent to state park or Town of Ulysses defined conservation or natural areas. B. No additional
protected farmland will be admitted to any state Agricultural District.
3. Existing Development Districts that fail to be used for the purpose defined in existing zoning for a
continuous period of 24 months automatically revert to adjacent zoning. The Podunk Ski district
moved
away more than a decade ago, as did Koskinen's garage. Neither of those districts should still be in
Town zoning law.
On the subject of the Town Board choosing to NOT follow the unanimous recommendation that
farmland be retained in Town of Ulysses zoning for protection of conservation area rather than added
to a state Ag District at the county's request,
1. It is insufficient for the Town Supervisor and Town Board to merely state that the Town Board has
"other considerations."
2. Zoning Law is Zoning Law. I question whether the Town has a unilateral right to waive it without
environmental compliance and absent any legal recourse for environmental degradation resulting
from its
decision.
3. For this reason I believe that any decision to remove any Town of Ulysses zoned farmland from
Town zoning to a NYS Ag District must A. Limit approval to the current owner only. B. Retain right to
sue and or
prosecute for environmental degradation result from its decision. C. Clearly state what restrictions
continue to apply to said property.
Thank you.
Vivien E. Rose
P.O. Box 23
Trumansburg, NY 14886
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verose@ottcmail.com
607-387-6514
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LOCAL LAW DOCUMENTS:
TOWN OF ULYSSES
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ FOR THE YEAR 2024
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
Section 1. Section 212-118 entitled “Existing Development District” shall be amended as follows:
A through G Remains the same.
H. Development District No. 8: Boat sales, service, and storage (formerly Development District No. 19,
created July 18, 1991, amended July 9, 2024). Any amendment to this subsection shall be processed
as a zoning code amendment following the process listed under Article III, § 212 -20.
H.(1) through (2) Remains the same.
H.(3) District specifications.
(a) The existing building is to be used for business. Well and septic systems are to be maintained
according to Tompkins County Health Department requirements.
(b) No mechanical sound associated with boat repair shall emanate from the property before 8:00
a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, nor on Sundays and federal holidays.
(c) Off-street parking located between the front of the building and highway right -of-way and on
the south side of building, as delineated on "Survey Map Showing Development District for
Moore's Marine Located at No. 3052 Dubois Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York,"
by TG Miller P.C., revised January 22, 2018, Tompkins County Recording Instrument No. 2018-
05597 shall be maintained until amended as provided for herein. Amendments to the site
configuration of the off-street parking areas shall be subject to site plan approval pursuant to the
provisions of Article III, § 212-19, shall be recorded with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office, and
shall require no further action or review by the Town Board.
(d) Temporary parking of boats for service delivery and pickup are permitted to the north and
east of the building or on the gravel parking areas as delineated on the amended map noted
above. Amendments to the site configuration of the temporary parking of boats to be serviced
shall be subject to site plan approval pursuant to the provisions of Article III, § 212 -19, shall be
recorded with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office, and shall require no further action or review by
the Town Board.
(e) Long-term outdoor storage of boats shall only be permitted on the gravel parking areas to the
south and east of the building as delineated on the amended map noted above. Amendments to
the site configuration of the long-term outdoor storage of boats shall be subject to site plan
approval pursuant to the provisions of Article III, § 212-19, shall be recorded with the Tompkins
County Clerk’s office, and shall require no further action or review by the Town Board.
(f) Used boat sales shall be permitted only on the gravel parking area to the south of the building
as delineated on the amended map noted above. Amendments to the site configuration of used
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boat sales shall be subject to site plan approval pursuant to the provisions of Article III, § 212 -19,
shall be recorded with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office, and shall require no further action or
review by the Town Board.
(g) Vegetated buffer shall be installed and maintained on the property boundaries with 3060
Dubois Road (Tax Parcel Number 32-2-10) and 3072 Dubois Rd (Tax Parcel Number 32-2- 8.21).
Landscape plan for the vegetated buffer shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board
and filed with the Town.
(h) Area around building to be kept clean with no outside storage other than boats with or
without motors and trailers.
(i) Signs: One freestanding sign not to exceed 18 square feet. For sign(s) attached to the building,
the cumulative square footage shall not exceed 64 square feet. Signs required by New York State
are not included in the area calculation. No illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(j) Exterior building lights and security lights are permitted, subject to the provisions of Article XX,
§ 212-123.
(k) Used gear lubricants and motor oils shall be stored in a tank or tanks not to exceed 300
gallons, which shall be pumped when full by an authorized handler of petroleum waste material.
There shall be no liquid or solid waste disposed of on the property other than that authorized by
the Tompkins County Health Department.
(l) Construction of any new structure or expansion of a permitted use shall be subject to site plan
approval pursuant to the provisions of Article III, § 212-19, shall be recorded with the Tompkins
County Clerk’s office, and shall require no further action or review by the Town Board.
(m) A vegetated buffer 100 feet wide shall be maintained on the eastern boundary of the
Development District.
(n) Engine/boat maintenance and repair involving lubricants, oils, or other hazardous materials
shall be performed over a permanent or portable impermeable surface with sufficient capacity to
collect the maximum volume of liquids used during the maintenance/repair work. Spills shall be
cleaned up according to best management practices.
(o) No edible plants shall be grown for human consumption without first testing the soil for
contaminants.
I through J Remains the same.
Section 2. Remainder
Except as hereinabove amended, the remainder of the Code of the Town of Ulysses shall remain in full
force and effect.
Section 3. Severability
The provisions of this Local Law are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word
or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance,
such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the
remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this local law or their
application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative in tent that this
local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision, clause,
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sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and as if such person or circumstance,
to which the local law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State in
accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment to Development District 8, SEAF Part 1 Narrative
PROJECT NUMBER: ZCA2404-01
PROJECT ADDRESS: 3052 Dubois Road
PARCEL NUMBER: 32.-2-8.22
The intent of the proposed action is to amend sections of Code of the Town of Ulysses, Chapter 212
Zoning, Article XIX Development Districts, Section 118 Existing Development District. This action will
make minor amendments to the existing code in order to provide the public, elected officials and staff
with a more clear and transparent process on how to amend the specific section of code, update and
modernize language that will consolidate and reduce redundant language in the code, grant authority to
the Planning Board to review and approve future amendments to a previously approved site plan versus
the need to amend the zoning code, and direct future approved site plan amendments to be recorded.
Zoning Code Amendment to Development District 8, SEAF Part 1 Location Maps Page 1 of 2
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment to Development District 8, SEAF Part 1 Location Maps
PROJECT NUMBER: ZCA2404-01
PROJECT ADDRESS: 3052 Dubois Road
PARCEL NUMBER: 32.-2-8.22
Town of Ulysses, Site Vicinity
Project Site Location
Zoning Code Amendment to Development District 8, SEAF Part 1 Location Maps Page 2 of 2
Project Site
2024-07 Recreation Monthly Report
July 2024
Created by:Will Glennon,Recreation Director
Adult Recreation Programming
●Summer adult recreation soccer registration opened on July 1st.The program will run
on Tuesday and Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm on the junior varsity soccer field..
●Registration for the fall adult programs will open on August 1st.
Summer Camp
●The camp is full for every week of the summer.
○There have been the usual cancellations and additions off the waitlist for the first
three weeks of camp.
●The camp has certified 16 employees in CPR/Frist Aid/AED for this summer.This is with
the assistance of Ellen Woods for the third year in a row.
●The camp has been awarded the permit for operation for the summer of 2024 from
Tompkins County Health Department.
●Reservations have been completed for the three summer field trips for 2024.
●The camp promoted one returning employee to the position of assistant director.The
camp now has a camp director and two assistant directors.Each assistant director is
responsible for ½the camp.The camp is separated into older and younger groups with
slightly different games and supervision levels (counselor to camper ratios).
●This summer we have hired a larger staff than in previous summers.We have hired
part-time counselors,along with substitute counselors.
●Camp has completed week one.
●The camp is utilizing TCAT for transportation to and from Taughannock Falls State Park
again this summer.
●The camp will be joining the weekly Tuesday library performances beginning on July 9th.
●The camp will once again participate in the “Roots in School”program through
GrassRoots.The camp will be visited by a musician for a performance during week 2 or
3 of the program.
Basketball camp:
●A summer basketball clinic for first and second grade level campers will begin on July
10th.This will be a weekly pilot clinic on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm at the high
school gym.The program will hold five sessions.
Driver’s Education
●The summer driver’s education program will begin on July 8th.Registration closes on
July 3rd.Currently there are 12 registrations.The program is run by the high school
and facilitated by the recreation department.
General administration
●The budget planning process will begin in July
●Continued administration of camp registrations and cancellations will be ongoing
throughout the summer camp season.
●The camp hired 13 new staff for the summer.
○All background checks have been submitted and approved.
Highway Report July 2024
Roads:
Cold Patched various areas
Shouldered Reynolds Rd, Van Liew Rd, Lyke Rd, Pine Ridge Rd.
Mowed Guiderails
Mowed Roadside and backside of ditch on Glenwood Rd, Falls Rd.
Removed downed trees on Hinging Post Rd, Maplewood Rd.
MISC:
Helped Town of Covert with Cold Mix Paving
Hauled in Item 4 for shoulders
Received New Volvo Loader L90H
Replaced Gas Pump
BAC Sample/Water Report
New Water hookup at 1631 and 1633 T-burg Road
Attended WD3 Meetings
pg 1 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Building & Code Updates
Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No. 1020-0364 June 1 -June 30, 2024
Plan Reviews
8 discussions about upcoming projects
14 permit review
11 pre permit site visit
Site Visits
Ongoing monitoring of Erosion Plan, visited 4 times no issues
5 Site meetings with contractors
CEO Activity
• 7 Foundation/Footer inspections/ 0 reinspection’s
• 4 Framing inspections/ 1 Issue resolved during inspection
• Plumbing inspections/ 0 reinspection
• 6 Final inspection/0 Reinspection
• Code research for 12 different issues approximately 10 hours
• CARS permit Site Prep permit issued
• New operating permit created and distributed to food vendors and businesses throughout town.
• 3 Fire inspections completed
• Out reach in regards to Fire inspections ongoing and multiple appointments scheduled
• Review of Grassroots Special Event Permit
• IRP and ERP Meeting with grassroots
pg 2 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Building & Code Updates
Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No 1020-0364
Reporting Period June 1 – June 30, 2024
SBL Violation Code Action Status
Erosion control
4x Site visit
No issues
Ongoing
Burned out house Safety
Violation/ [NY] 108.1.1 Unsafe structure
Investigating
owner
Building & Code Enforcement Office
607-387-9778 ext. 231
Buildings & Code Enforcement Report for June 2024
Submitted at July 2024 Town Board Meeting
Building Permits issued 11
Plan Reviews 14
Certificate of Occupancy issued 0 Cof O Temp
4 C of C
Permits Renewed 0
Complaints Received 0
Complaints Resolved 0
Inspections (Footers, Foundations, Plumbing, Insulation, roofing, Pools, Etc.) 12
Reinspection 4
New Site Inspections 11
Building Review Consultations (pre-plan meetings, Future Building/Remodeling) 8
Fire Safety Inspections 14 Complete / 2 reinspection
Code Training Seminars 0
County Assessment, Town, DOS Reports 4
Open property in violation cases 2
Property violations resolved
VALUE OF PERMITS ISSUED: $6,366,369.00
Building Permit fees collected for month: $40,725.00
Respectful
Mark Washburn – Building & Fire Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Ulysses Clerk’s Office
MONTHLY REPORT for June 2024
Submitted by Carissa Parlato
LICENSES/PERMITS issued: #
Sporting licenses 10
Disabled parking permits 7
Dog licenses and renewals 68
Marriage licenses 3
Notarizations 5
FOIL requests-received 0
FOIL requests-completed 0
CLERK’s OFFICE TASKS:
• General/routine tasks:
o mail, answered inquiries on various topics, attended town board meetings and took minutes, kept
website current, notary services, licensing (marriage, dog, sporting) and disabled parking permits, collect
building & zoning fees, weekly Supervisor/Clerks office meetings, weekly e-newsletters, building
use/equipment sign out, FOIL requests, ordered supplies, posted meetings & videos
• Habitat Nature Preserve Committee:
o Applied for and received Tompkins County grant for boardwalk/bridge maintenance/construction
• Water:
o Continued transition to new billing software and meter reader in coordination with DPW
o Set up new bank acct to receive credit card payments for more efficient reconciling between Clerk &
Bookkeeper
o Uptick in requests for final reads due to property transfers
o Assist in transition of plumbing permit apps to PZ/BC Clerk
o Begin 2025 budget discussion
o Water working group mtg on 6/13
• Social Media & website
o Continue to share town updates
• IT:
o meetings to discuss phone project
o Check spam filter weekly
• Records Mgmt
o Go through boxes of old files, dispose/keep/organize what’s needed
o Work with departments on retention schedules
o Scan permanent files
o Present at All Staff training
o Attend conference on 6/9-10
• Cross reconciliation of bank statements with Bookkeeper
o Reviewed bookkeepers’ stmts
• Safety Committee
o Next mtg 8/5/24 at 8am
FINANCIAL REPORT:
$47,533 TOTAL fees collected
$47,313 stays in the town
$219 goes to the state
Planning & Zoning June 2024 Report to Town Board
Town Board Meeting Date, 07.09.2024
Submitted by Niels Tygesen, 07.02.2024
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a meeting on June 4th to discuss the following items:
• The Board conducted sketch plan review of the ‘Kennedy Site Plan’, a proposal to construct a new dwelling
unit approximately 2,000 – 2,500sf with a new detached garage approximately 1,000sf.
• Crystal Buck from Cornell Cooperative Extension addressed the Board on the history of the Farmland
Protection Grant program and opportunities currently available for farmers.
• Board members continued discussions surrounding the addition of a CZ zoned parcel into Ag District 2.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
The Planning Board held a meeting on June 18th to discuss the following items:
• The Board conducted sketch plan review of the ‘Woodring Site Plan’, a proposal to construct a new deck
and walkway adjacent to an existing dwelling unit and concreate patio.
• The Board conducted sketch plan review of the ‘Namaste Montessori School Expansion Site Plan’, a
proposal to construct two additional school buildings, expand the existing off-street parking area, and to
add a drop-off circle and bus turn around.
• Board members continued discussion related to the Farmland Protection Grant program noted above.
• Board members reviewed the draft language for the DD8 code amendment and issued a statement to the
Town Board in support of the proposed language.
• Board members continued discussions surrounding the addition of a CZ zoned parcel into Ag District 2, and
ways to improve communication between the Planning Board and the Town Board.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Comp Plan Steering Committee
The Committee held a meeting on June 5th to discuss the following items:
• The Committee discussed the submission proposals and interviews of consultants related to the RFQ,
considered the merits of republishing the RFQ, and assessed their preferred candidate .
• Draft minutes link.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The BZA did not conduct any business this month.
Zoning Enforcement
Ongoing research on code enforcement cases.
Miscellaneous
• Annual Town training.
• Stormwater Coalition Meeting with Tompkins County and other local jurisdictions: SWMP plan template
and coalition contract, educational and outreach efforts, illicit discharge detection and elimination training
and stormwater pond maintenance, post-construction practice dashboard projects.
• Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council: transportation equity needs assessment report,
administrative modifications and amendments to TIP actions , Tompkins County’s 2045 Long Range
Transportation Plan, updated 2024 Bike Map, 2024 NY Mobility Management Summit.
• Building, Planning, and Zoning permit reviews.
• Customer support pertaining zoning information and permitting process.
• Continued outreach for alternate members for the Planning Board and BZA.
• Updates to webpages and applications.
• Continued training with Office Project Assistant.
Michelle E. Wright July 2024 Report - 2nd Deputy Supervisor & Budget Officer / Page 1 of 2
Report to Town Board
Work between: 6/6 – 7/2/2024
Meeting date: 7/9/2024
Submitted by Michelle E. Wright
Work Activities
Financially Related
Support to departments for budget related matters
Finance Committee
6/17 meeting
Budget Related
Voucher review
Personnel related budget modeling
2025 Budget
o Budget master document: formatting template
o Department Budget Request Forms: formatting improvements and distribution
o Support in data preparation for union negotiations
Asset Management
Capital plan continued development
Project planning: see active projects section
Stormwater Long Term Planning
Communications with MRB regarding application to the EFC CWSRF (Clean Water State Revolving Fund) via PLUS
system
Communications with Tompkins County Soil and Water
Water District 3 Related
Working group coordination and communications
Budget monitoring
2025 budget prep
Bookkeeper Supervision
Review of monthly financial statements
Miscellaneous/General Town Work
June 6th Training planning and execution
Standing weekly meetings: Clerk, Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Project Assistant
Resolution drafting, agenda packet related work
Contract related review, general support and related communications
Procurement related work
Insurance related communications
Meeting with Tompkins County Youth Services regarding budgeting process and programming
Active Projects Update
Town Hall Parking Lot Conceptual, Final and other Engineer Services RFQ process
o Potential respondent communications and documentation
o Site visit planning and execution
o Bid process administration
o Rating process administration
IT Related: Modernization Strategic Plan Execution
o Phone system modernization prep on 6/14 and execution on 6/27
o Onsite IT related administration
o Continued work with IT support provider and staff
o Email security system “Barracuda” launch and related process documentation and communication
o Billing and contract related communications
o Calendar export
Michelle E. Wright July 2024 Report - 2nd Deputy Supervisor & Budget Officer / Page 2 of 2
DEC NPS Planning Grant
o Report review and related administration
o Communications with MRB regarding draft report
o Contract status: DEC contract fully executed
DEC Climate Smart Communities Comp Plan Update Grant
o Contract status: DEC contract fully executed
BRIDGE NY Curry Road Culvert Replacement
o Communications with B&L
o Contract status: NYSDOT fully executed contract received 4/12/24
Upcoming
2025 Budget Development
Transition activities
Parking lot design process
Grant Administration:
o CSC DEC: admin and reporting
o BRIDGE NY: design process administration
Town of Ulysses - Revenue Analysis Percent of Year Remaining 50%
Revenue Actual as of Unearned Unearned
Revenues Budget 6/30/2024 Balance %Comments
A -General Fund - Townwide 1,028,943.00$ 735,575.04$ 293,367.96$ 28.5%
Major Revenues (96% of Total)
Property Taxes 469,659.00$ 469,659.00$ -$ 0.0%
Sales Tax 207,000.00$ 85,777.53$ 121,222.47$ 58.6%Includes rececipts through May
Park and Recreation Charges 127,656.00$ 81,808.96$ 45,847.04$ 35.9%Includes summer camp payments
Intergovernmental Charges 70,025.00$ 7,090.58$ 62,934.42$ 89.9%Most of this is received second half of year
Interest and Earnings 24,000.00$ 31,586.02$ (7,586.02)$ -31.6%Includes income on reserve funds
Fines and Forfeited Bail 12,000.00$ 3,477.50$ 8,522.50$ 71.0%Revenue through March
Aim Related Payments 33,545.00$ -$ 33,545.00$ 100.0%Not received until fall
Mortgage Tax 30,000.00$ 34,970.40$ (4,970.40)$ -16.6%Spring payment received
ARPA Funding 15,000.00$ -$ 15,000.00$ 100.0%Earned as spent
B - General Fund - Part Town 253,897.00$ 109,344.26$ 144,552.74$ 56.9%
Major Revenues (96% of Total)
Sales Tax 204,000.00$ 78,197.19$ 125,802.81$ 61.7%Revenue through May
Building Permits 22,000.00$ 18,625.33$ 3,374.67$ 15.3%Revenue through May
State Aid - Planning Studies 16,550.00$ -$ 16,550.00$ 100.0%Grant funding
DA - Highway Fund - Townwide 653,774.00$ 436,607.29$ 217,166.71$ 33.2%
Major Revenues (99% of Total)
Property Taxes 318,140.00$ 318,140.00$ -$ 0.0%
Sales Tax 120,080.00$ 47,907.75$ 72,172.25$ 60.1%Revenue through May
Services - Other Governments 61,054.00$ 45,790.62$ 15,263.38$ 25.0%County snow and ice funds
Equipment Sales 118,000.00$ -$ 118,000.00$ 100.0%Loader trade in
State Aid - Other 30,000.00$ 5,428.00$ 24,572.00$ 81.9%Grant funding
DB - Highway Fund - Part Town 384,800.00$ 95,574.21$ 289,225.79$ 75.2%
Major Revenues (100% of Total)
Sales Tax 231,800.00$ 92,480.13$ 139,319.87$ 60.1%Revenue through May
NYS CHIPS 153,000.00$ -$ 153,000.00$ 100.0%Won't be received until fall/winter
SF - Fire District 248,838.00$ 248,838.00$ -$ 0.0%
Major Revenues (100% of Total)
Property Taxes 248,838.00$ 248,838.00$ -$ 0.0%
SM - Ambulance District 415,731.00$ 358,802.24$ 56,928.76$ 13.7%
Major Revenues (100% of Total)-$
Property Taxes 335,731.00$ 335,731.00$ -$ 0.0%
Ambulance Charges 80,000.00$ 23,071.24$ 56,928.76$ 71.2%Includes payment through May
SW3 - Water District 3 354,469.00$ 285,488.66$ 68,980.34$ 19.5%
Major Revenues (98% of Total)
Property Tax 233,857.00$ 233,857.00$ -$ 0.0%
Water Sales 115,942.00$ 47,756.33$ 68,185.67$ 58.8%Through second quarter billing
Town of Ulysses - Expenditure Analysis Percent of Year Remaining 50%
Expenditure Expended Unexpended Percent
Expenditures Budget 6/30/2024 Balance Remaining Comments
A -General Fund - Townwide 1,208,702.00$ 563,844.29$ 644,857.71$ 53.4%
By Function of Expense
General Government Support 612,882.00$ 311,370.20$ 301,511.80$ 49.2%
Public Safety 18,134.00$ 9,067.02$ 9,066.98$ 50.0%SPCA
Transportation 105,068.00$ 51,982.40$ 53,085.60$ 50.5%Hwy Supintendent, highway barn
Economic Assistance and Opportunity 9,125.00$ 9,125.00$ -$ 0.0%Annual payments
Culture and Recreation 278,045.00$ 106,257.84$ 171,787.16$ 61.8%Significant activity in the summer
Home and Community Services 10,448.00$ 7,590.50$ 2,857.50$ 27.3%Streams, cemeteries
Employee Benefits 175,000.00$ 68,451.33$ 106,548.67$ 60.9%Some payments front loaded
B -General Fund - Part Town 368,797.00$ 128,660.20$ 240,136.80$ 65.1%
By Function of Expense
General Government Support 65,400.00$ 7,796.34$ 57,603.66$ 88.1%Legal, engineering
Public Safety 68,570.00$ 30,812.52$ 37,757.48$ 55.1%Code enforcement
Home and Community Services 166,027.00$ 58,144.38$ 107,882.62$ 65.0%Planning, zoning
Employee Benefits 68,800.00$ 31,906.96$ 36,893.04$ 53.6%
DA -Highway Fund - Townwide 737,839.00$ 283,514.08$ 454,324.92$ 61.6%
By Function of Expense
Transportation 620,004.00$ 218,787.96$ 401,216.04$ 64.7%
Employee Benefits 87,125.00$ 34,016.12$ 53,108.88$ 61.0%
Transfer to Capital 30,710.00$ 30,710.00$ -$ 0.0%Bridge project
DB - Highway Fund - Part Town 384,800.00$ 84,809.64$ 299,990.36$ 78.0%
By Function of Expense
Transportation 323,730.00$ 58,367.72$ 265,362.28$ 82.0%Most of this work occurs in summer
Employee Benefits 61,070.00$ 26,441.92$ 34,628.08$ 56.7%
SF - Fire District 348,838.00$ 348,837.05$ 0.95$ 0.0%
By Function of Expense
Public Safety 248,838.00$ 248,837.05$ 0.95$ 0.0%Annual payment made
SM - Ambulance District 440,255.00$ 440,255.00$ -$ 0.0%
By Function of Expense -$
Public Health 440,255.00$ 440,255.00$ -$ 0.0%Annual payment made
SW3 - Water District 3 369,969.00$ 230,675.76$ 139,293.24$ 37.6%
By Function of Expense
General Government Support 20,220.00$ -$ 20,220.00$ 100.0%Legal, engineering
Home and Community Services 185,987.00$ 70,252.83$ 115,734.17$ 62.2%
Employee Benefits 4,762.00$ 1,422.93$ 3,339.07$ 70.1%
Debt Service 159,000.00$ 159,000.00$ -$ 0.0%Annual payment made
Town of Ulysses
July 2024 Bookkeeper Board Report
July 9, 2024, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 7/3/2024
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Greetings Board Members: We have now completed the second quarter of the year, and I have
included financial highlights from the June 2024 financial statements for my July board report.
Balance Sheet
As detailed in the Supervisor’s Report, total cash balances as of 6/30/2024 were $1,090,414.81 a
decrease of $45,753.99 from the end of May. A few notable items to comment on for this month:
• Sales tax payments continue to come on a timelier basis, having received payments
through May at the end of June.
• Cash receipts were routine, including normal monthly operations.
• Typical cash outlays occurred for operating expenses.
In addition to cash balances, the Town had investments valued at a total of $2,958,218.19 as of
June 30, 2024. Of the total investments, $1,143,745.04 represents reserve funds, and
$1,814,473.15 represents a combination of fund balance, property tax revenue, and ARPA funds
(about $286,000). As of June 30, $62,516.57 was recorded in interest and earnings across funds,
representing the first and second quarter 2024 realized and unrealized earnings on investments.
Other than cash, investments, and interfund transactions (due to/due from other funds), there are
no significant assets and liabilities in the Town’s operational financial statements.
Income Statement
Revenues through June 2024 are as expected. You will primarily see tax revenue, with some
revenue coming from the County and the Village for snow and ice and emergency services,
respectively. Sales tax payments have been received through May, as have fees collected
through the Clerk’s Office. Justice Court Revenue has only been recorded through March, as we
have not received billings yet from the Comptroller’s Office for April and May. You will also
see in Water District #3 the second quarterly billing for the year.
I have included for your reference a summary of all major revenue accounts that represent 96% -
100% of total revenues for each fund. Also, please note that interest income recorded includes
investment income from reserve funds, and therefore will exceed amounts budgeted for
operational uses.
Town of Ulysses
July 2024 Bookkeeper Board Report
July 9, 2024, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 7/3/2024
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Expenditures through June 2024 are also as expected, with some spending being front loaded
(such as payments for Fire and Ambulance services, and some insurance costs). I have included
a summary for each major fund by function of expense showing the budgeted amount and
spending thus far. Below are a few observations I have about the summary of expenditures
through June 30, 2024:
• Most areas of spending are at or slightly below 50% of the budget.
• Transportation spending in the DB fund occurs primarily between May and October
depending on weather conditions – as these funds are for road maintenance and repair.
• As noted previously, spending in the SF and SM funds is complete for the year.
• In the SW3 fund, we made the annual payment debt service, making total spending
higher than 50% of the budget.
Bookkeeper Activities
Below are some highlights of second quarter activities:
• Personnel: I continue to support employees and retirees with benefit administration,
human resources support, employment, and civil services functions. I have been very
busy with hiring for the summer camp and youth employment programs – hiring a total
of 40 seasonal employees thus far.
• Finance Committee: I continue to support the work of the finance committee. Notes from
these meetings are available in SharePoint.
• General Accounting and Budget Support: Maintaining accurate, up to date, financial data
is a priority for me. This also allows me to provide data in support of budget
development, which is in full swing right now.