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Home My WebLink About2024-08-23 enewsletterUlysses updates for 8/23/24 town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com <town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Fri 8/23/2024 3:12 PM To:Google Groups <town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com> Happy Friday, Ulysses! Check out this week's updates below. IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Public Hearing Ag Committee meeting Youth Fishing Clinic Job opening- 2nd Deputy Supervisor NYS Fair Please Use Local Firewood Comment on Electric Utility Climate Plans Photography Competition Board Vacancies NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING- A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT Please take notice that the Ulysses Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 at 7:05pm to hear comments on a proposed LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE NYS TAX LEVY LIMIT AS ALLOWED BY GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C. The full text of the law is available here. Members of the public may join in person or remotely via Zoom videoconference at httpL.Z/zoom.us/j/183862745 or +16465588656„183862745#. Please take further notice that at the aforementioned time and place, all interested residents (or their agents/representatives) will be afforded an opportunity to submit written 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 clerWtownofulyssesnygov by 5pm on Sept. 10, 2024 AG COMMITTEE MEETING The Town of Ulysses is re-establishing the Ag Committee as part of the comprehensive plan update. If you are a farmer, a landowner with lands used for agricultural purposes, involved in a farming industry or someone interested in farming issues, we encourage you to attend at 7pm on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Trumansburg Fire Hall, 74 W. Main Street, Trumansburg. Town Board members Mary Bouchard and Liz Weatherby will be in attendance. YOUTH FISHING CLINIC: Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Services will host a Free Sport Fishing Clinic for youth aged 9-13 on Friday, August 30 at the Jacksonville Community Park (3037 Swamp College Rd., Trumansburg). The program will be led by the NYS DEC and is geared toward teens/tweens who are interested in learning more about angling, pond habitat, and the benefits of fishing for conservation and recreation. Sign up by emailing Zak at zkozlowski(@townofulyssesny gov JOB OPENING- 2ND DEPUTY SUPERVISOR: Do you have excellent administration skills, enjoy project management, and are enthusiastic about local government? The Town of Ulysses is hiring! We are currently seeking a 2nd Deputy Supervisor. Applicants must live in Tompkins County or the Town of Hector or the Town of Covert. 20-30 hours per week, competitive pay and benefits. Apply through Tompkins County Official announcement THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR —THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2 The Great New York State Fair begins next week. Visit the website or follow on Facebook to see the many things happening! DEC AND STATE PARKS TO CAMPERS: PLEASE USE LOCAL FIREWOOD: DEC and New York State Parks encourage campers to use local firewood and follow State firewood regulations to help prevent the spread of invasive species. Many people take campfire wood from their backyards or neighborhoods when heading out to a favorite camping spot, not realizing the untreated wood may be hiding the eggs, larvae, spores, adults, or even seeds of invasive threats. Hitching a ride on infested or infected firewood allows these pests to spread faster and farther than they otherwise could have. Before you go, note that New York State firewood regulations prohibit the following: • Bringing untreated firewood from other states or countries; Transporting untreated firewood grown in the state more than 50 miles from its source or origin Regulations require that people carry source, origin, or treatment documentation whenever transporting firewood. • If you transport untreated firewood, it must have a receipt or label that identifies the firewood source. • If purchasing and transporting heat -treated firewood, it must have a receipt or label that says, "New York Approved Heat -Treated Firewood/Pest Free." Heat -treated firewood may be moved in an unrestricted manner. COMMENT ON ELECTRIC UTILITY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY STUDY PLANS: On February 24, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law an act requiring New York State utility corporations with combined natural gas and electric services to submit a climate change vulnerability study by September 22, 2023. The studies, conducted by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison, New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, evaluated each corporation's infrastructure, design specifications, and procedures to better understand the electric system's vulnerability to climate -driven risks. The utility companies were further requested to submit a plan to address the results from their climate vulnerability study. On November 21, 2023, the utilities filed their respective plans with the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission). The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) is seeking public comments regarding the Electric Utility Climate Vulnerability Study Plan. To ensure full public participation, the Commission will hold a series of in -person public statement hearings throughout July and August 2024 to seek input and comments from your community regarding the Electric Utility Climate Vulnerability Study Plans submitted by New York State's major electric utilities. Information about the filings can be found at www.dps.ny.gov Comments due by 8/30/24 via mail, email, or by phone- details at Notice of Public Statement Hearings PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: The Town of Ulysses' Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is conducting a photography competition as part of the Town's Comp Plan update. Each quarter they're requesting that community members take photos of the Town that best capture the community spirit during that season. Selected photos will be incorporated into the adopted Comp Plan with credits given to the photographer. This season's competition is Summer! The Committee will accept photos that capture the essence of summer in the Town from June 20 to September 21, 2024. Please send an email with your photos in JPEG or TIFF format to: Corn pPlanSteeringCommittee(@townofulyssesny gov BOARD VACANCIES: If you or someone you know are interested in any of the following boards, please submit a volunteer application . Questions can be sent to Niels TyResen. Town Planner or Katelin Olson„ Town Supervisor. Planning Board- 1 full member (to complete remaining 4 yr term) + 2 alternate positions (1-yr appointments) are available. The Planning Board is made up of 5 town residents appointed by the Town Board, and up to 2 additional residents may be appointed to serve as alternates. Some of the duties 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 recommendations to the Board of Zoning Appeals on, variance applications, and • The review of, and providing recommendations 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. Board of Zoning Appeals- 1 alternate position (1-year appointment) available. The Board of Zoning Appeals is made up of 5 town residents appointed by the Town Board, and up to 2 additional residents may be appointed to serve as alternates. Some of the duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals include: The review of, and issuing decisions on variance requests related to property use and certain development standards; and • The review of, and issuing decisions on appeals of decisions, interpretations, and determinations of the Zoning Officer. The Board of Zoning Appeals typically meets once a month at 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! ENJOY THE LAST WEEKENDS OF SUMMER If you are receiving this as a forwarded message and would like to sign up to receive it directly, visit http�groups.g. oglexom g/town-of-ulysses PLEASE NOTE. 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