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TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
May 13, 2025
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 7pm.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS:
In person-
Supervisor- Katelin Olson
Board members- Mary Bouchard, Liz Weatherby, Rich Goldman, Michael Boggs
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Highway/DPW- Scott Stewart
Bookkeeper- Blixy Taetzsch
Second Deputy Supervisor- Teressa Naylor
WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee) member & CSAC (Conservation &
Sustainability Advisory Committee) chair- Roxanne Marino
Via Zoom-
Planning Board Chair-Karl Klankowski
WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee) chair & Planning Board member- Linda
Liddle
OTHERS:
In person-
Mark Albanese
Via Zoom-
Anne Koreman (Tompkins County Legislator), Nathan VanWhy (Attorney for the Town)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Ms. Olson requested to add an Executive Session to the agenda to discuss proposed, pending, or
current litigation.
Ms. Weatherby moved to approve the agenda as amended. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and
passed unanimously.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 minutes per person):
Mark Albanese of 3286 Krums Corners Rd. requested that the town add a street light to the corner of
Van Dorn Road and Route 96 for safety purposes. He sited the acute angle to make the turn onto the
road, elevation change at entrance, and a pothole as some of the issues.
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Ms. Olson said that the town can explore this.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. Goldman moved to go into Executive Session at 7:14pm for the purpose of discussing proposed,
pending or current litigation. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously.
Mr. Goldman moved to end Executive Session at 7:55pm. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
MUNICIPAL BOARD & STAFF REPORTS:
Ms. Koreman shared the following:
Highway Superintendent is retiring
Energy use report completed-
o continuing to work on energy efficiency
o awaiting federal tax credits
o green fleet- 30% is electrified
Sales tax is up
Ms. Weatherby shared the following:
Comprehensive Plan meeting
o Viewed chapter 1 & 2 drafts
o Saw survey results (almost 400 responses)
o Will review additional chapters this summer and hold a public meeting in Sept
Youth Commission
o Lucky Lucas is the new youth program coordinator
o Rachel Kennedy started a new civics program
o Spring track up enrollment has increased
Ms. Bouchard said that the ground bee presentation at the library was well attended.
OLD BUSINESS:
REVISED 284 AGREEMENT
Mr. Stewart presented an updated 284 Agreement that adds $100,000 in road projects. He said that
the projects are reimbursable by the NYS CHIPs program.
Ms. Koreman added that costs for paving have risen about 50%.
RESOLUTION #84 OF 2025: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS/UPDATE TO 284
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town Board must approve expenditures annually for the maintenance of the
roads, and
WHEREAS by law, the Town Board must approve these expenditures for highway
maintenance;
Therefore, be it
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached Agreement for the Expenditure
of Highway Moneys as presented by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent on May 13, 2025,
which hereby replaces the expenditures approved at the January 9, 2025 Town Board
Organizational meeting.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/13/25
MAPLEWOOD CULVERT CONTRACT
Ms. Taetzsch said that the town will need short-term financing for the Maplewood Culvert project
until we get reimbursed by the state.
RESOLUTION #85 OF 2025: AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF 10% OF
THE COSTS OF A TRANSPORTATION PROJECT, OF WHICH QUALIFIED COSTS MAY BE
REIMBURSED FROM BRIDGE NY FUNDS
WHEREAS, a project for the MAPLEWOOD DR OVER TRIB TO CAYUGA LAKE CULVERT REHAB,
TOWN OF ULYSSES, TOMPKINS COUNTY, BRIDGE NY 2023, P.I.N. 3757.66 (the "Project") is
eligible for reimbursement of qualified costs from Bridge NY funding that calls for the post-
reimbursement apportionment of the qualified costs to be borne at the ratio of 100% Bridge
NY funds and 0% non-Bridge NY funds; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses will design, let, and administer all phases of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of
100% of the costs of Engineering, ROW and Construction work for the Project or portions
thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Ulysses Board, duly convened, does hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Board hereby approves the Project; and it is hereby
further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Board hereby authorizes the Town of Ulysses to pay
100% of the cost of Engineering, ROW and Construction work for the Project or portions
thereof, with the understanding that qualified costs will be reimbursed from Bridge NY
funding; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $895,500 is made available to cover the cost of participation in the
above phase of the Project;
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Board hereby agrees that the Town of Ulysses shall be
responsible for all costs of the Project, including costs which exceed the amount of
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reimbursement available from the NY Bridge Funding awarded to the Town of Ulysses; and it
is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the costs of the Project exceed the amount appropriated above,
the Town of Ulysses Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon notification; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses BOARD hereby agrees that Town of Ulysses hereby
commits that construction of the Project shall begin no later than twenty-four (24) months
after award and the construction phase of the Project shall be completed within thirty (30)
months; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ulysses be and is hereby authorized to execute
al necessary agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests with NYSDOT for State Aid
and/or Bridge NY funding on behalf of the Town of Ulysses in connection with the
advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project
and the municipality's funding of the Project costs, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses will be responsible for all maintenance of the Project;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State
Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection
with the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/13/25
NEW BUSINESS:
INTRODUCING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 89 ENTITLED
‘FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION’
Ms. Olson noted that since FEMA updated the flood map, the town must now update its local law.
RESOLUTION # 86 OF 2025: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 89 ENTITLED ‘FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
WHEREAS, a local law entitled “A LOCAL LAW REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 89
ENTITLED ‘FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION’” was introduced at this meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to hold a public hearing with respect to the adoption of
said Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held by the Town Board of
the Town of Ulysses with respect to the adoption of the aforesaid Local Law on May 27, 2025
at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, New York; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause public notice of
said hearing to be given as provided by law.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/13/25
2026 BUDGET PROCESS DISCUSSION
Ms. Taetzsch said that since she will be coordinating the budget process this year, she wanted to get
feedback as to whether any changes are desired. The group discussed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 26 – Memorial Day, Town Buildings Closed
May 27 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall
June 10 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall
June 18 – Staff Annual Training @ Town Hall
June 18 – Board and Committee Annual Training, 5-7pm
OLD BUSINESS (cont’d.):
PARKING LOT AGREEMENT
Ms. Olson reiterated that the parking lot encroachment agreement between the town and its
neighbor declares that the town owns the asphalt on the neighbor’s property. She reviewed the
timeline of discussions with neighbors. Both the Town Supervisor and Attorney for the Town have
reached out to neighbor and his attorney to come to an agreement but have not had much
communication.
RESOLUTION # 87 OF 2025: APPROVING REMOVAL OF TOWN ASPHALT FROM NEIGHBORING
PROPERTY
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses is the owner of an asphalt parking lot located on a portion of
that property located in the Village of Trumansburg commonly known as 38 East Main Street,
Trumansburg, New York and identified by tax map number 6.-1-22.2, as set forth in an
Encroachment Agreement dated March 24, 2021 by and between the Town of Ulysses and 38
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E. Main Street., recorded with the Tompkins County Clerk on March 31, 2021 as instrument
number 2021-03461; and
Whereas, the Encroachment Agreement states that if the Town ever removes or reconstructs
the parking lot, it shall ensure that the parking lot is constructed solely on the Town’s
property; and
Whereas, the Town was advised in 2023/2024 by its insurance carrier that its asphalt parking
lot was at the end of its useful life and required replacement or removal; and
Whereas, the Town began planning to reconstruct its parking lot in September 2024, and as
part of such planning contacted 38 E. Main Street. to discuss impacts and cost-sharing
associated with the Town’s reconstruction of its parking lot on 38 E. Main Street property; and
Whereas, the Town and 38 E. Main Street were unable to come to an agreement concerning
the impacts and cost-sharing associated with said reconstruction; and
Whereas, in December 2024 the Town awarded a contract that included within its scope
removal of the parking lot located on the property of 38 E. Main Street., to comply with its
obligations pursuant to the Encroachment Agreement; and
Whereas, 38 E. Main Street representative, Scott Hoffman, has raised objections to said
action; and
Whereas, the Town has reached out numerous times to negotiate with 38 E. Main Street to
resolve said objections;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town is authorized to make a
final notification to Scott Hoffman/Hoffman's attorney of the Town’s intention to remove the
asphalt parking lot located on38 E. Main Street property on or after May 15, 2025, unless an
offer to purchase said parking lot acceptable to the Town Supervisor is tendered no later than
11:00 a.m. on May 15, 2025; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Attorney for the Town notifies the Highway Superintendent
that an offer to purchase said asphalt parking lot has not been timely tendered, then the
Highway Superintendent is authorized to remove the Town’s parking lot on the property of 38
E. Main Street and to restore and reseed the land to grade level on or after May 15, 2025.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion:
Ms. Weatherby said that she regrets that the board is in this position but this is where it is
left.
Ms. Olson said that this is an unfortunate position but an lack of resolution is costing taxpayer
dollars and there is no benefit to the public to continue maintaining the property.
Olson aye
Boggs abstain
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/13/25
PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION # 88 OF 2025: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed and approves payment of claims
for vouchers in the A-SW funds ( # 222-271) totaling $74,480.67.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/13/25
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person):
Ms. Marino said that the solar project may require the town to outlay $75,000 later this year so
something to keep in mind for cashflow.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 9:02pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 5/20/25
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APPENDIX:
Staff Reports
Revised 284 Agreement
Local Law draft
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TOWN OF ULYSSES
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ FOR THE YEAR 2025
A LOCAL LAW REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 89 ENTITLED “FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION”
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 89 of the Town Code entitled “Flood Damage Prevention” shall be
repealed and replaced with the following:
Table of Contents
§ 89-1 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES
§ 89-2 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
§ 89-3 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
§ 89-4 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
§ 89-5 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
§ 89-6 DESIGNATION OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
§ 89-7 THE FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
§ 89-8 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
§ 89-9 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
§ 89-10 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
§ 89-11 VARIANCE PROCEDURE
§ 89-12 DEFINITIONS
§ 89-1 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES.
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Town of
Ulysses, Tompkins County.
§ 89-2 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD.
The areas of special flood hazard for the Town of Ulysses, Community Number 360854 are
identified and defined on the following documents prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
A. Flood Insurance Rate Map Panels:
36109C0062D, 36109C0064D, 36109C0066D, 36109C0067D, 36109C0068D,
36109C0069D, 36109C0086D, 36109C0087D, 36109C0088D, 36109C0089D,
36109C0091D, 36109C0093D, 36109C0094D, 36109C0152D, 36109C0156D,
36109C0157D, 36109C0176D, 36109C0177D, 36109C0181D, 36109C0182D
whose effective date is June 18, 2025.
B. A scientific and engineering report entitled “Flood Insurance Study, Tompkins County, New
York, (All Jurisdictions),” dated June 18, 2025.
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The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter. The Flood
Insurance Study and/or maps are on file at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
§ 89-3 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.
These regulations include all revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program through June 26,
2001, and shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purpose of flood damage prevention.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum
requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. Whenever the
requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted
rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall
govern.
§ 89-4 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
No structure in an area of special flood hazard shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
con-verted, or altered and no land shall be excavated or filled without full compliance with the
terms of this chapter and any other applicable regulations. Any infraction of the provisions of this
chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements, including infractions of conditions and
safeguards established in connection with conditions of the permit, shall constitute a violation.
Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon
conviction thereof, be fined no more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than l5 days or both.
Each day of noncompliance shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall
prevent the Town of Ulysses from taking such other lawful action as necessary to prevent or
remedy an infraction. Any structure found not com-pliant with the requirements of this chapter
for which the developer and/or owner has not applied for and received an approved variance under
Section 6 will be declared non-compliant and notification sent to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
§ 89-5 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory
purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will
occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man -made or natural causes. This
chapter does not imply that land outside the area of special flood hazards or uses permitted within
such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on
the part of the Town of Ulysses any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter, or any
administrative decision lawfully made there under.
§ 89-6 DESIGNATION OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR.
The zoning officer is hereby appointed Local Administrator to administer and implement this
chapter by granting or denying floodplain development permits in accordance with its provisions.
§ 89-7 THE FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
A floodplain development permit is hereby established for all construction and other development
to be undertaken in areas of special flood hazard in this community for the purpose of protecting
its citizens from increased flood hazards and ensuring that new development is constructed in a
manner that minimizes its exposure to flooding. It shall be unlawful to undertake any development
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in an area of special flood hazard, as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in
Section 89-2, without a valid floodplain development permit. Application for a permit shall be
made on forms furnished by the Local Administrator and may include, but not be limited to: plans,
in duplicate, drawn to scale and showing: the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the
area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and
the location of the foregoing. All applications for a floodplain development permit shall be
accompanied by application fee set by the Town Board. In addition, the applicant shall be
responsible for reimbursing the Town of Ulysses for any additional costs necessary for review,
inspection and approval of this project. The Local Administrator may require a deposit of no more
than $500.00 to cover these additional costs.
§ 89-8 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT.
The applicant shall provide the following information as appropriate. Additional information may
be required on the permit application form.
A. The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement
or cellar) of any new or substantially improved residential structure to be located in a special
flood hazard area. Upon completion of the lowest floor, the permitee shall submit to the Local
Administrator the as-built elevation, certified by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor.
B. The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement
or cellar) of any new or substantially improved non-residential structure to be located in Zones
A1-A30, AE, or AH or Zone A if base flood elevation data are available. Upon completion of
the lowest floor, the permitee shall submit to the Local Administrator the as-built elevation,
certified by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor.
C. The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any new or substantially
improved non-residential structure will be floodproofed. Upon completion of the floodproofed
portion of the structure, the permitee shall submit to the Local Administrator the as-built
floodproofed elevation, certified by a professional engineer or surveyor.
D. A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any utility floodproofing
will meet the criteria in Section 89-10.B.3, UTILITIES.
E. A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any non-residential flood-
proofed structure will meet the floodproofing criteria in Section 89-10.B.6,
NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
F. A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of
pro-posed development. Computations by a licensed professional engineer must be submitted
that demonstrate that the altered or relocated segment will provide equal or greater conveyance
than the original stream segment. The applicant must submit any maps, computations or other
material required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revise the
documents enumerated in Section 89-2, when notified by the Local Administrator, and must
pay any fees or other costs assessed by FEMA for this purpose. The applicant must also provide
assurances that the conveyance capacity of the altered or relocated stream segment will be
maintained.
G. A technical analysis, by a licensed professional engineer, if required by the Local
Administrator, which shows whether proposed development to be located in an area of special
flood hazard may result in physical damage to any other property.
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H. In Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available from other sources, base flood
elevation data shall be provided by the permit applicant for subdivision proposals and other
proposed developments (including proposals for manufactured home and recreational vehicle
parks and subdivisions) that are greater than either 50 lots or 5 acres.
§ 89-9 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR.
Duties of the Local Administrator shall include, but not be limited to the following.
A. PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW. The Local Administrator shall conduct the following
permit application review before issuing a floodplain development permit:
1. Review all applications for completeness, particularly with the requirements of section 89-
8, APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT, and for compliance with the provisions and standards
of this chapter.
2. Review subdivision and other proposed new development, including manufactured home
parks to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding.
If a proposed building site is located in an area of special flood hazard, all new construction
and substantial improvements shall meet the applicable standards of Section 89-10,
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS and, in particular, Section 89-10.A.1 51-1
SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS.
3. Determine whether any proposed development in an area of special flood hazard may result
in physical damage to any other property (e.g., stream bank erosion and increased flood
velocities). The Local Administrator may require the applicant to submit additi onal
technical analyses and data necessary to complete the determination.
If the proposed development may result in physical damage to any other property or fails
to meet the requirements of Section 89-10, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, no permit
shall be issued. The applicant may revise the application to include measures that mitigate
or eliminate the adverse effects and re-submit the application.
4. Determine that all necessary permits have been received from those governmental agencies
from which approval is required by State or Federal law.
B. USE OF OTHER FLOOD DATA
1. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated areas of special flood
hazard on the community's Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM) but has neither produced
water surface elevation data (these areas are designated Zone A or V on the FIRM) nor
identified a floodway, the Local Administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize
any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a Federal, State or other source,
including data developed pursuant to Section 89-8.G, as criteria for requiring that new
construction, substantial improvements or other proposed development meet the
requirements of this chapter.
2. When base flood elevation data are not available, the Local Administrator may use flood
information from any other authoritative source, such as historical data, to establish flood
elevations within the areas of special flood hazard, for the purposes of this chapter.
3. When an area of special flood hazard, base flood elevation, and/or floodway data are
available from a Federal, State or other authoritative source, but differ from the data in the
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documents enumerated in Section 89-2, the Local Administrator may reasonably utilize the
other flood information to enforce more restrictive development standards.
C. ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES
1. Notification to adjacent municipalities that may be affected and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation prior to permitting any alteration or relocation
of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notification to the Regional Administrator,
Region II, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
2. Determine that the permit holder has provided for maintenance within the altered or
relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.
D. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
1. In Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and Zone A if base flood elevation data are available, upon
placement of the lowest floor or completion of floodproofing of a new or substantially
improved structure, obtain from the permit holder a certification of the as-built elevation
of the lowest floor or floodproofed elevation, in relation to mean sea level. The certificate
shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed land surveyor or
professional engineer and certified by same. For manufactured homes, the permit holder
shall submit the certificate of elevation upon placement of the structure on the site. A
certificate of elevation must also be submitted for a recreational vehicle if it remains on a
site for 180 consecutive days or longer (unless it is fully licensed and ready for highway
use).
2. Any further work undertaken prior to submission and approval of the certification shall be
at the permit holder's risk. The Local Administrator shall review all data submitted.
Deficiencies detected shall be cause to issue a stop work order for the project unless
immediately corrected.
E. INSPECTIONS.
The Local Administrator and/or the developer's engineer or architect shall make periodic
inspections at appropriate times throughout the period of construction to monitor compliance
with permit conditions and enable said inspector to certify, if requested, that the development
is in compliance with the requirements of the floodplain development permit and/or any
variance provisions.
F. STOP WORK ORDERS
1. The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order for any
floodplain development found ongoing without a development permit. Disregard of a stop
work order shall subject the violator to the penalties described in Section 89-4.
2. The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order for any
floodplain development found non-compliant with the provisions of this chapter and/or the
conditions of the development permit. Disregard of a stop work order shall subj ect the
violator to the penalties described in Section 89-4.
G. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
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1. In areas of special flood hazard, as determined by documents enumerated in Section 89-2,
it shall be unlawful to occupy or to permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises,
or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly
altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of compliance has been issued
by the Local Administrator stating that the building or land conforms to the requirements
of this chapter.
2. A certificate of compliance shall be issued by the Local Administrator upon satisfactory
completion of all development in areas of special flood hazard.
3. Issuance of the certificate shall be based upon the inspections conducted as prescribed in
Section 89-9.E, INSPECTIONS, and/or any certified elevations, hydraulic data,
floodproofing, anchoring requirements or encroachment analyses which may have been
required as a condition of the approved permit.
H. INFORMATION TO BE RETAINED.
The Local Administrator shall retain and make available for inspection, copies of the
following:
1. Floodplain development permits and certificates of compliance;
2. Certifications of as-built lowest floor elevations of structures, required pursuant to Sections
89-9.D.1 and 89-9.D.2, and whether or not the structures contain a basement;
3. Floodproofing certificates required pursuant to sub-section 4-4-4(1), and whether or not
the structures contain a basement;
4. Variances issued pursuant to Section 89-11, VARIANCE PROCEDURES; and,
5. Notices required under Section 89-9.C, ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES.
§ 89-10 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
A. GENERAL STANDARDS. The following standards apply to new development, including
new and substantially improved structures, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on
the Flood Insurance Rate Map designated in Section 89-2.
1. SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS. The following standards apply to all new subdivision
proposals and other proposed development in areas of special flood hazard (including
proposals for manufactured home and recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions):
a. proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
b. Public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems shall
be located and constructed so as to minimize flood damage; and,
c. Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood damage.
2. ENCROACHMENTS
a. Within Zones A1-A30 and AE, on streams without a regulatory floodway, no new
construction, substantial improvements or other development (including fill) shall
be permitted unless:
(i) the applicant demonstrates that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated
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development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood
more than one foot at any location, or,
(ii) the Town of Ulysses agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)for a conditional FIRM revision, FEMA approval is received
and the applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and mapping and
reimburses the Town of Ulysses for all fees and other costs in relation to the
application. The applicant must also provide all data, analyses and mapping
and reimburse the Town of Ulysses for all costs related to the final map revision.
b. On streams with a regulatory floodway, as shown on the Flood Boundary and
Floodway Map or the Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted in Section 89-2, no new
construction, substantial improvements or other development in the floodway
(including fill) shall be permitted unless:
(i) a technical evaluation by a licensed professional engineer demonstrates through
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard
engineering practice that such an encroachment shall not result in any increase
in flood levels during occurrence of the base flood, or,
(ii) the Town of Ulysses agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agen-cy (FEMA) for a conditional FIRM and floodway revision, FEMA
approval is received and the applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and
mapping and reimburses the Town of Ulysses for all fees and other costs in
relation to the application. The applicant must also provide all data, analyses
and mapping and reimburse the Town of Ulysses for all costs related to the final
map revisions.
c. In Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available, if any development is found to increase or decrease base flood elevations,
the Town of Ulysses shall as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after
the date such information becomes available, notify FEMA and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation of the changes by submitting technical
or scientific data in accordance with standard engineering practice.
B. STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES. The following standards apply to new
development, including new and substantially improved structures, in the areas of special flood
hazard shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map designated in Section 89-2.
1. ANCHORING. New structures and substantial improvement to structures in areas of
special flood hazard shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement
during the base flood. This requirement is in addition to applicable State and local
anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces.
2. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS.
a. New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be constructed
with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
b. New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be constructed
using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
c. For enclosed areas below the lowest floor of a structure within Zones A1-A30, AE,
AO or A, new and substantially improved structures shall have fully enclosed areas
below the lowest floor that are useable solely for parking of vehicles, building
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access or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding,
designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by
allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters. Designs for meeting this
requirement must either be certified by a licensed professional engineer or architect
or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
(i) a minimum of two openings of each enclosed area having a total net area of not
less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding;
(ii) the bottom of all such openings no higher than one foot above the lowest
adjacent finished grade and;
(iii)openings not less than three inches in any direction.
Openings may be equipped with louvers, valves, screens or other coverings or devices pro-
vided they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Enclosed areas sub-grade on
all sides are considered basements and are not permitted.
3. UTILITIES
a. New and replacement electrical equipment, heating, ventilating, air conditioning,
plumbing connections, and other service equipment shall be located at least two
feet above the base flood elevation, at least three feet above the highest adjacent
grade in a Zone A without an available base flood elevation where permitted, or be
designed to prevent water from entering and accumulating within the components
during a flood and to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and stresses.
Electrical wiring and outlets, switches, junction boxes and panels shall be elevated
or designed to prevent water from entering and accumulating within the
components unless they conform to the appropriate provisions of the electrical part
of the Building Code of New York State or the Residential Code of New York State
for location of such items in wet locations;
b. New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
c. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems
for buildings that have openings below the base flood elevation shall be provided
with automatic backflow valves or other automatic backflow devices that are
installed in each discharge line passing through a building's exterior wall; and,
d. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
4. STORAGE TANKS
a. Underground tanks shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse and lateral
movement during conditions of the base flood.
b. Above-ground tanks shall be:
(i) anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement during conditions
of the base flood or;
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(ii) installed at or above the base flood elevation as shown on the Flood Insurance
Rate Map enumerated in Section 89-2 plus two feet.
5. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
a. ELEVATION. The following standards apply to new and substantially improved
residential structures located in areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the
requirements in Sections 89-10.A.1, SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS, and 89-
10.A.2, ENCROACHMENTS, and Section 89-10.B, STANDARDS FOR ALL
STRUCTURES.
(i) Within Special Flood Hazard Areas, new construction and substantial
improvements shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or
above two feet above the base flood elevation.
(ii) Within Zone A, if the Base flood elevation is not specified, a base flood
elevation shall be determined by either of the following:
(a) Obtain and reasonably use data available from a federal, state or other
source plus 2 feet of freeboard or:
(b) Determine the base flood elevation in accordance with accepted hydrologic
and hydraulic engineering practices, plus freeboard. Determinations shall
be undertaken by a registered design professional who shall be documented
that the technical methods used reflect currently accepted engineering
practice. Studies, analyses, and computations shall be submitted in
sufficient detail to allow thorough review and approval.
(iii)Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements shall have the
lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade at
least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's Flood
Insurance Rate Map enumerated in Section 3-2 plus two feet of freeboard, or
not less than 3 feet if a depth number is not specified.
(iv) Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood
waters around and away from proposed structures on slopes.
6. NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES. The following standards apply to new and
substantially improved commercial, industrial and other non-residential structures
located in areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the requirements in Sections
89-10.A.1, SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS, and 89-10.A.2, ENCROACHMENTS,
and Section 89-10.B, STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES.
a. Within Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data
are available, new construction and substantial improvements of any non-
residential structure shall either:
(i) have the lowest floor, including basement or cellar, elevated to or above two
feet above the base flood elevation; or
(ii) be floodproofed so that the structure is watertight below two feet above the base
flood elevation, including attendant utility and sanitary facilities, with walls
substantially impermeable to the passage of water. All structural components
located below the base flood level must be capable of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy.
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b. Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements of non-
residential structures shall:
(i) have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent
grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's
FIRM plus two feet (at least three feet if no depth number is specified), or
(ii) together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely
floodproofed to that level to meet the floodproofing standard specified in
Section 89-10.B.6.a.ii.
c. If the structure is to be floodproofed, a licensed professional engineer or architect
shall develop and/or review structural design, specifications, and plans for
construction. A Floodproofing Certificate or other certification shall be provided
to the Local Administrator that certifies the design and methods of construction are
in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of
Section 89-10.B.6.a.ii, including the specific elevation (in relation to mean sea
level) to which the structure is to be floodproofed.
d. Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood
waters around and away from proposed structures on slopes.
e. Within Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available, the lowest floor
(including basement) shall be elevated at least three feet above the highest adjacent
grade.
7. MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. The following
standards in addition to the standards in Section 89-10.A, GENERAL STANDARDS, and
Section 89-10.B, STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES apply, as indicated, in areas of
special flood hazard to manufactured homes and to recreational vehicles which are located in
areas of special flood hazard.
a. Recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A1-A30, AE and AH shall
either:
(i) be on site fewer than 180 consecutive days,
(ii) be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or
(iii)meet the requirements for manufactured homes in Sections 89-10.B.7.b through
89-10.B.7.d.
A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking
system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security
devices and has no permanently attached additions.
b. A manufactured home that is placed or substantially improved in Zones A1-A30,
AE, AH and Zone A shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the
bottom of the frame of the manufactured home chassis is elevated to or above two
feet above the base flood elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately
anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
c. Within Zone AO, the bottom of the frame of the manufactured home chassis shall
be elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number
specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in Section 3-2 plus two feet
(at least three feet if no depth number is specified).
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d. The foundation and anchorage of manufactured homes to be located in identified
floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 89-10.B.1,
ANCHORING.
8. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES INCLUDING DETACHED GARAGES. The following
standards apply to new and substantially improved accessory structures, including detached
garages, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the FIRM per Section 89-2.
a. The accessory structure must meet the definition of structure, for floodplain
management purposes, provided in 44 CFR § 59.1, where walled and roofed shall
be interpreted as having two outside rigid walls and a fully secured roof.
b. The accessory structure should be small, as defined by the community and approved
by FEMA, and represent a minimal investment. Accessory structures of any size
may be considered for a variance; however, FEMA considers accessory structures
that meet the following criteria to be small and therefore not necessarily in need of
a variance, if the community chooses to allow it:
(i) Located in an A Zone (A, AE, A1-A30, AR, A99) and less than or equal to the
size of a one-story, two-car garage.
c. Accessory structures must meet the standards of Section 89-10.B.1, ANCHORING,
d. The portions of the accessory structure located below BFE plus two feet of
freeboard must be con-structed with flood-resistant materials.
e. Mechanical and utility equipment for the accessory structure must be elevated or
dry floodproofed to or above BFE plus two feet of freeboard.
f. Within Zones AO and Zone A, if base flood elevation data are not available, areas
below three feet above the highest adjacent grade shall be constructed using
methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
g. The accessory structure must comply with the floodway encroachment provisions
of the NFIP. h. The accessory structure must be wet floodproofed to protect the
structure from hydrostatic pressure. The design must meet the NFIP design and
performance standards for openings per 44 CFR § 60.3(c)(5) and must allow for
the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters without manual operation or the
presence of a person (or persons).
§ 89-11 VARIANCE PROCEDURE.
A. APPEALS BOARD
1. The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) shall hear and decide appeals and requests for
variances from the requirements of this chapter.
2. The BZA shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any
requirement, decision, or determination made by the Local Administrator in the
enforcement or administration of this chapter.
3. Those aggrieved by the decision of the BZA may appeal such decision to the Supreme
Court pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
4. In passing upon such applications, the BZA shall consider all technical evaluations, all
relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter and:
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a. the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
b. the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
c. the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual owner;
d. the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;
e. the necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
f. the availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject
to flooding or erosion damage;
g. the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
h. the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain
management program of that area;
i. the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
j. the costs to local governments and the dangers associated with conducting search
and rescue operations during periods of flooding;
k. the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the
flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and
l. the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including search and rescue operations, maintenance and repair of public utilities
and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems and streets and
bridges.
5. Upon consideration of the factors of Section 89-11.A.4 and the purposes of this chapter,
the BZA may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to
further the purposes of this chapter.
6. The Local Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions including technical
in-formation and report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency upon
request.
B. CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES
1. Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to
be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with
existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing items in Section 89-
11.A.4 have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the one-half acre, the
technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
2. Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon
determination that:
a. the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued
designation as a "Historic structure"; and
b. the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design
of the structure.
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3. Variances may be issued by a community for new construction and substantial
improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally
dependent use provided that:
a. the criteria of Section 89-11.B.1 and 89-11.B.4 through 89-11.B.6 are met; and
b. the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood
damages during the base flood and create no additional threat to public safety.
4. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels
during the base flood discharge would result.
5. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum
necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
6. Variances shall only be issued upon receiving written justification of:
a. a showing of good and sufficient cause;
b. a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant; and
c. a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing
local laws or ordinances
7. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted for a building with the lowest floor below the
base flood elevation shall be given written notice over the signature of a community official
that:
a. the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will
result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25
for $100 of insurance coverage; and
b. such construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property.
Such notification shall be maintained with the record of all variance actions as required in Section
89-9.H.
§ 89-12 DEFINITIONS.
The following definitions pertain to this chapter, as amended, and unless expressly provided
otherwise, to all other provisions of this title that are governed by this chapter.
A. “Accessory Structure” is a non-habitable structure, representing a minimal investment of not
more than 10 percent of the value of the primary structure.
B. “Alteration of watercourse” means any action that will change the location of the channel
occupied by water within the banks of any portion of a riverine water body.
C. “Appeal” means a request for a review of the interpretation of any provision of this chapter or
a request for a variance.
D. “Area of shallow flooding” means a designated zone AO, AH, AR/AO or AR/AH (or VO) on
a community’s flood insurance rate map (FIRM) with a one percent or greater annual chance
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of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not
exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable, and where velocity flow may be evident.
Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. Also referred to as the sheet flow area.
E. “Area of special flood hazard” means the land in the floodplain within a community subject to
a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the flood insurance
rate map (FIRM) as zone A, AE, AH, AO, A1-A30, A99, V, VO, VE, or V1-V30. It is also
commonly referred to as the base floodplain or l00-year floodplain. “Special flood hazard area”
is synonymous in meaning with the phrase “area of special flood hazard”.
F. “ASCE 24” means the most recently published version of ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design
and Construction, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
G. “Base flood” means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in
any given year (also referred to as the “one-hundred-year flood”).
H. “Base flood elevation (BFE)” means the elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise
during the base flood.
I. “Basement” means any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on
all sides.
J. Building. See “Structure.”
K. “Building code” means the currently effective versions of the Uniform Code and the Energy
Code adopted by the State of New York Building Code Council.
L. “Breakaway wall” means a wall that is not part of the structural support of the building and is
intended through its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral loading forces,
without causing damage to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation
system.
M. “Cellar” has the same meaning as “Basement.”
N. “Crawl Space” means an enclosed area beneath the lowest elevated floor, eighteen inches or
more in height, which is used to service the underside of the lowest elevated floor. The
elevation of the floor of this enclosed area, which may be of soil, gravel, concrete or other
material, must be equal to or above the lowest adjacent exterior grade. The enclosed crawl
space area shall be properly vented to allow for the equalization of hydro-static forces which
would be experienced during periods of flooding.
O. “Critical facility” means a facility for which even a slight chance of flooding might be too
great. Critical facilities include (but are not limited to) schools, nursing homes, hospitals,
police, fire and emergency response installations, wastewater treatment facilities, and
installations which produce, use, or store hazardous materials or hazardous waste.
P. “Development” means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials located within the area
of special flood hazard.
Q. “Elevation certificate” means an administrative tool of the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) that can be used to provide elevation information, to determine the proper insurance
premium rate, and to support a request for a letter of map amendment (LOMA) or letter of map
revision based on fill (LOMR-F).
R. “Elevated building” means a non-basement building (i) built, in the case of a building in Zones
A1-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or D, to have the top of the elevated floor, or in the
case of a building in Zones V1-30, VE, or V, to have the bottom of the lowest horizontal
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structure member of the elevated floor, elevated above the ground level by means of pilings,
columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water and (ii) adequately
anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of up to the
magnitude of the base flood. In the case of Zones A1-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or
D, "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation
perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters.
In the case of Zones V1-V30, VE, or V, "elevated building" also includes a building otherwise
meeting the definition of "elevated building", even though the lower area is enclosed by means
of breakaway walls that meet the federal standards.
S. “Essential facility” means the same as “essential facility” defined in ASCE 24. Table 1 -1 in
ASCE 24-14 further identifies building occupancies that are essential facilities.
T. “Existing manufactured home park or subdivision” means a manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the
construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is
completed before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by the
community.
U. “Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision” means the preparation of
additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction
of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).
V. “Farmhouse” means a single-family dwelling located on a farm site where resulting
agricultural products are not produced for the primary consumption or use by the occupants
and the farm owner.
W. “Federal Emergency Management Agency” means the Federal agency that administers the
National Flood Insurance Program.
X. “Flood” or “flooding” means:
1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land
areas from:
a. The overflow of inland waters.
b. The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
c. Mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined in
subsection (1)(b) of this definition and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on
the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water
and deposited along the path of the current.
2. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a
result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding
anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural
body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of nature, such
as flash flood or an abnormal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event
which results in flooding as defined in subsection (1)(a) of this definition.
Y. "Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)" means an official map of the community
published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of a riverine community's
Flood Insurance Study. The FBFM delineates a Regulatory Floodway along water courses
studied in detail in the Flood Insurance Study.
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Z. “Flood elevation study” means an examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards
and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and
determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazards. Also known
as a flood insurance study (FIS).
AA. "Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM)" means an official map of a community, issued by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where the boundaries of the areas of special
flood hazard have been designated as Zone A but no flood elevations are provided.
BB. “Flood insurance rate map (FIRM)” means the official map of a community on which the
Federal Insurance Administrator has delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk
premium zones applicable to the community. A FIRM that has been made available
digitally is called a digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM).
CC. “Flood Insurance Study” see “flood elevation study.”
DD. “Floodplain” or “flood-prone area” means any land area susceptible to being inundated by
water from any source. See “Flood” or “flooding.”
EE. “Floodplain administrator” means the community official designated by title to administer
and enforce the floodplain management regulations.
FF. “Floodplain management regulations” means zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations,
building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as floodplain
ordinance, grading ordinance and erosion control ordinance) and other application of police
power. The term describes such state or local regulations, in any combination thereof,
which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.
GG. “Floodproofing” means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions,
changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to
real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their
contents. Floodproofed structures are those that have the structural integrity and design to
be impervious to floodwater below the base flood elevation.
HH. “Floodway” means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas
that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing
the water surface elevation more than a designated height. Also referred to as “regulatory
floodway.”
II. “Functionally dependent use” means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose
unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only
docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo
or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not include long-term
storage, manufacturing, sales, or service facilities.
JJ. “Highest adjacent grade” means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior
to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
KK. “Historic structure” means any structure that is:
1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by
the Department of the Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the
Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to
the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily
determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
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3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic
preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic
preservation programs that have been certified either:
a. by an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or
b. directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
LL. “Lowest floor” means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement).
An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building
access, or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building’s
lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in
violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of this chapter (i.e., provided
there are adequate flood ventilation openings).
MM. “Manufactured home” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is
built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation
when attached to the required utilities. The term “manufactured home” does not include a
recreational vehicle.
NN. “Manufactured home park or subdivision” means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land
divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
OO. “Mean sea level” means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of l929, the North American Vertical Datum of
1988 (NAVD 88), or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community's
Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.
PP. “Mobile home” has the same meaning as “Manufactured home.”
QQ. “New construction” means, for the purposes of determining insurance rates, structures for
which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of an initial flood
insurance rate map or after March 11, 1987, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures. For floodplain management purposes, “new
construction” means structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after
the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and
includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
RR. “New manufactured home park or subdivision” means a manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities,
the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is
completed on or after the effective date of adopted floodplain management regulations
adopted by the community.
SS. One-Hundred-Year Flood or 100-Year Flood. See “Base flood.”
TT. “Principally above ground” means that at least 5l percent of the actual cash value of the
structure, excluding land value, is above ground.
UU. “Reasonably safe from flooding” means development that is designed and built to be safe
from flooding based on consideration of current flood elevation studies, historical data,
high water marks and other reliable data known to the community. In unnumbered A zones
where flood elevation information is not available and cannot be obtained by practicable
means, “reasonably safe from flooding” means that the lowest floor is at least two feet
above the highest adjacent grade.
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VV. “Recreational vehicle” means a vehicle:
1. Built on a single chassis;
2. Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;
3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and
4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
WW. "Regulatory Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively
increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height as determined by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency in a Flood Insurance Study or by other agencies
as provided in CTU 89.100.B.2.
XX. “Start of construction” includes substantial improvement and means the date the building
permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty
days from the date of the permit. The “actual start” means either the first placement of
permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the
installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of
excavation, or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent
construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor
does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation
for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does
it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds
not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial
improvement, the “actual start of construction” means the first alteration of any wall,
ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the
external dimensions of the building.
YY. “Structure” means, for floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building,
including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally aboveground, as well as a
manufactured home.
ZZ. “Substantial damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the
cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty
percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
AAA. “Substantial improvement” means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market
value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement. This term
includes structures which have incurred substantial damage, regardless of the actual repair
work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct previously identified existing
violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that have been
identified by the local code enforcement official and that are the minimum necessary
to assure safe living conditions; or
2. Any alteration of a historic structure; provided; that the alteration will not preclude the
structure’s continued designation as a historic structure.
BBB. “Variance” means a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a floodplain
management regulation.
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CCC. “Violation” means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with
the community’s flood plain management regulations.
DDD. “Water surface elevation” means the height, in relation to the vertical datum utilized in the
applicable flood insurance study of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the
floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.
EEE. “Water dependent” means a structure for commerce or industry that cannot exist in any
other location and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its
operations.
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 intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or
unconstitutional provision, clause, 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.
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
NO YES
2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:
NO YES
3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
Check all land uses that occur on,adjoining near the proposed actio
Rural (non-agriculture)ndustrial Commercial Residential (suburban)
Agriculture
SEAF 2019
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5. Is the proposed action,
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES N/A
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
NO YES
7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?
Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed
action?
NO YES
9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?
If No, describe method for providing potable : _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
NO YES
. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
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Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
Shoreline Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional
Wetland Urban Suburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
NO YES
16. Is the project site located in the lood plan?NO YES
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?
If Yes,
a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of water
or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes, explain purpose and size
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_
NO YES
19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been subject of remediation (ongoing
completed)for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
I THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Date: _____________________Applicant/sponsor name:________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Code of the Town of Ulysses, SEAF Part 1 Narrative
PROJECT NUMBER: CA2505-01
PROJECT LOCATION: Town-wide
The intent of the proposed action is to amend portions of the Code of the Town of Ulysses, including
repealing and replacing Chapter 89 Flood Damage Prevention in its entirety. This action is required under
Federal law for the Town to continue to be eligible in the National Flood Insurance Program due to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency’s updated Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate
Maps for the Town.
Amendments to the Code of the Town of Ulysses, SEAF Part 1 Location Map Page 1 of 1
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Code of the Town of Ulysses, SEAF Part 1 Location Map
PROJECT NUMBER: CA2505-01
PROJECT LOCATION: Town-wide
Town of Ulysses, Official Map 2019
Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Programs Report: April 2025
• General Updates on Programming: Lucky Lucas, Middle School Program Coordinator, started work April 23.
• Total Youth Served for the First Time in 2025 this Month (NEW): ___7_____
• Total Youth Served (All Youth) this Month: ____23___
Afterschool programs: Number of youth served: Female: __6____ Male: __2__ Other: ______ Program Location: Middle School Kitchen Program Timeframe (Tues. 2:45 -5:00pm): Program Dates this Month: 4/22, 4/29 Program description/bene�it to youth: Instructed by local teacher, community food security advocate and “home chef” Sarah Brainard. The class included preparation of a meal (tacos with homemade tortillas and homemade pasta) each week with a vegetarian and gluten free option. Sarah prioritized choice and skill building- kids got to try new foods, decide what to cook, practice new kitchen skills and grow con�idence in the kitchen. They sat together around a table enjoying a meal that they made together and cleaned up together afterward.
Civics Program: Number of youth served: Female: ___11___ Male: ___3___ Other: __1____ Program Location: Trumansburg High School and Ulysses Town Of�ice Program Timeframe (e.g., day/times): 3-5pm or 6-8pm Mondays Program Dates this Month: 4/7, 4/21
Community partners/co-facilitators: Marie Benner Rhoades (On Earth Peace- co-facilitator) Program description/bene�it to youth: The goal of this program is to support opportunities for teens to engage with their community in meaningful ways, and to develop leadership skills and capacity to effect change. Kingian Nonviolence is the lens through which to approach the
program/projects. Emphasis on communication, agency, and youth decision making. The
two current projects are youth initiated and led:
Crosswalk project (youth are advocating for a crosswalk between Falls Restaurant and
the Ice Cream Bar). This month they designed and shared a survey with peers- collected
200 responses from 8th-12th graders.
Dignity Project (youth are investigating how people experience dignity and belonging in the
Tburg Area and how dignity can be supported in the context of community care.) This
month they discussed/ analyzed ways that dignity is supported and threatened, and visited
local food pantry to learn how that service works and observe the process.
Youth Employment: General updates on youth employment: 38 applicants, started interviews Tuesday April 29 to �ill 12 positions. New worksite for 2025- Viva Acres Farm owned/operated by Juliana Quaresma.
Career Fair Number of youth served: Approximately 50 Program Location: Trumansburg High School Library Program Date: April 10 Small Career Fair during lunch/advisory hour at Trumansburg High School. Including information/conversation opportunities for students with NYS Parks, Cornell Trades, Tburg Police, Painter’s Union, Teamster’s Union, Tompkins Workforce Development, Learning Web, Tburg Library. (Tburg Ambulance, Ithaca Area Economic Dev., IBEW, Cayuga Health invited, weren’t able to make it.)
Town of Ulysses Clerk’s Office
MONTHLY REPORT for April 2025
Submitted by Carissa Parlato
LICENSES/PERMITS issued: #
Sporting licenses 8
Disabled parking permits 6
Dog licenses and renewals 49
Marriage licenses 0
Notarizations 5
FOIL requests-received 1
FOIL requests-completed 1
CLERK’s OFFICE TASKS:
General/routine tasks:
• mail, answered inquiries on various topics, attended town board meetings and took minutes, made website
updates, notary services, licensing (marriage, dog, sporting), disabled parking permits, collected building &
zoning fees, participated in weekly Supervisor/Clerks office meetings, managed building use/equipment sign
out, responded to FOIL requests, ordered supplies, posted meetings & videos
• Facilities:
o Provide information & participate in meetings regarding NYSERDA/solar viability
• Taxes:
o Completed collection of $5.6 million
o Reconciled with Tompkins County
• Water:
o Worked on reconciling with bookkeeper
• Social media & website
o Continued to share town updates on FB
o Sent weekly e-newsletters
• Habitat Nature Preserve:
o Kick off meeting with DPW on repair of bridges/walkways
• IT:
o Checked spam filter weekly
• Safety Committee
o Next meeting in May
• Attended NYS Town Clerk conference in Syracuse for 1 day. Clerk and/or Deputy participated in the following:
o Cybersecurity updates
o Electronic records management
o DECALS updates
o Workplace Violence training
o Payment fraud & risk mgmt.
o Audit findings
FINANCIAL REPORT:
$8177.57 TOTAL fees collected
$7860.13 stays in the town
$317.44 goes to the state
Planning & Zoning April 2025 Report to Town Board
Town Board Meeting Date, 05.13.2025
Submitted by Niels Tygesen, 05.01.2025
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a meeting on April 1 to discuss the following items:
• The Board continued discussion of a rezone request for property located at 2012 Trumansburg Road by a
request from the Town Board to review the proposal and provide a recommendation, and passed
Resolution 2025-007 recommending approval with modifications.
• The Board continued discussion related to comments on the FEAF for a proposed land donation which the
Town Board is acting as Lead Agency in a coordinated environmental review, and issued a memo to the
Town Board with their comments.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Comp Plan Steering Committee
The Committee held a meeting on April 2 to discuss the following items:
• Joint meeting with Town Board members to review vision statements for the Comp Plan.
• Results of Focus Group 4 Land Use and Rural Issues.
• Results of the First Public Open House.
• Survey Update and Project Review.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The BZA held a meeting on April 16 to discuss the following item:
• Area variance request related to construction of a new detached dwelling unit and impacts to wetlands,
stream, and their associated buffers.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Planning Projects
• 2025-45 Comp Plan Update
o 2025 1Q report tracking for CSC grant.
o Coordination and ongoing work with Consultant .
Zoning Enforcement
• Ongoing research on code enforcement cases.
Miscellaneous
• NYS DEC regulatory amendments to State jurisdictional wetlands .
• FEMA FIRM updates and Flood Damage Prevention Law update review.
• Building, Planning, and Zoning permit reviews.
• Customer support pertaining zoning information and permitting process.
• Continued outreach for members for boards and committees.
• Updates to webpages and applications.
• Continued training with Office Project Assistant.
2025-4 Recreation Monthly Report
May 8, 2025
Created by: Will Glennon, Recreation Director
Adult Recreation Programming
● Pickleball program participation numbers are much lower than normal for the afternoon
program. There was a time change (two hours earlier) and may be impacting the regular
enrollment numbers. The time change is due to the gym being occupied by another
program at the prior time.
● All other adult recreation program participation numbers are in line with previous
enrollments.
Current youth programming
● Spring youth sports programs have started.
● Total spring registration numbers are currently: 204
● Summer camp update
○ Camp staff recruitment is currently ongoing.
○ Twelve staff have committed to returning (20 total staff in 2024)
○ Currently eight new applicants.
○ Permit application has been submitted
○ CPR/AED training and summer camp training dates are being scheduled.
○ Camp opens on June 30th.
● Spring program updates
○ Spring track has a record number of participants this spring (106! In 2025 vs. 99
in 2024)
○ Spring coach pitch baseball did not field enough players for the program to be
viable. A new little league program has started in the community and is a great
competitive option for kids ages 10+.
○ The hybrid pitch program is half the size as in years past due to the little league
program (13 in 2025 vs. 26 in 2024)
○ Coach pitch numbers are similar to years past (27 in 2025 vs. 25 in 2024)
○ T-Ball numbers are the same as in years past (32 in 2025 vs. 34 in 2024
○ The tennis program numbers are higher than in years past (26 in 2025 vs. 16 in
2024)
General administration
● Mid-term grant funding report is due March 31st for the 2-year UWTC grant cycle.
● Total of seven volunteer coaches have been recruited for t-ball, coach pitch, and hybrid
pitch programs.
● Target date of May 31st for hiring all camp staff.
Town of Ulysses
May 2025 Bookkeeper Board Report
May 13, 2025, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 5/5/2025
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Greetings Board Members: I have finalized the April 2025 financial statements, which accompany this
report for your review. The following are highlights from the April 2025 financial statements, along with
a brief summary of my activities for April.
Balance Sheet
As detailed in the Supervisor’s Report, total cash balances as of 4/30/2025 were $570,629.78, a decrease
of $891,064.11 from the end of March. A few notable items to comment on for this month:
• We have now invested $900,000 in NYCLASS – which accounts for the significant decrease in
cash balances month over month. Factoring out the move to investments, cash balances
decreased by $8,935.89 from normal operational activity.
• Sales Tax and EMS payments are coming on a timely basis, having received payments through
March as of the end of April.
• We received the first of our two Mortgage Tax payments in the amount of $39,444.85.
• Normal cash outlays occurred for operating expenses, with annual payments that occur at the
beginning of the year, such as fire and ambulance and community organizations.
In addition to cash balances, the Town had investments valued at a total of $3,710,431.29 as of April 30,
2025. Of the total investments, $2,809,609.39 were held at Tompkins Financial and $900,821.90 were
invested in NYCLASS. As securities mature in the Tompkins Financial portfolio, proceeds will be
reinvested in NYCLASS, net of any cash needed to cover expenditures. As of March 31, $28,920.39 was
recorded in interest and earnings across funds, representing the first quarter 2025 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 April 2025 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. Of note,
Sales Tax, EMS, and Mortgage Tax revenue are coming in ahead of budget through the first quarter of the
year. Sales tax is slightly ahead of budget, with 25.7% of the budget earned and EMS fees are well ahead
of budget with 40% earned at the end of the first quarter.
The first of our two Mortgage Tax payments were received, and the budget is almost fully earned for the
year. So, the amount of our second payment (to be received in the fall) will be in excess of the annual
budget. Expenditures through April 2025 are also as expected, with some spending being front loaded
(such as payments for Fire and Ambulance services, community organizations, and some insurance costs).
No large or unexpected spending occurred in April.
Town of Ulysses
May 2025 Bookkeeper Board Report
May 13, 2025, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 5/5/2025
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Bookkeeper/Budget Officer Activities
With the audit and closeout complete for 2024, it is time to turn my attention to preparing for the 2026
budget process and data analytics. Below are some highlights of April activities:
• Audit: The audit has been finalized, and I have included a copy of the reports with this board
report. The auditors will be attending the first meeting in June to review the reports with the
Board.
• 2026 Budget: I have started thinking about the budget process for 2026 and sought some
preliminary feedback from the Finance Committee. It was suggested that I take the discussion to
the full Board, which I am scheduled to do at the 5/13/25 meeting. In the meantime, I am
preparing data analytics to inform the budget process.
• Personnel: I continue to support employees and retirees with benefit administration, employment,
and civil services functions. Not a significant amount of hiring has happened in the first quarter
of the year, but positions for summer camp have been posted, and I expect May and June to be
very busy with youth employment activity.
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on April 17th and meeting notes have been
posted on the SharePoint portal. I have also included them with this report.
• Investments: We have enrolled in NYCLASS, as approved by the Board at their last meeting, and
I have made our initial investment.
Highway Report
Started working M-Thursday 6am-4:30pm
Repairs:
T23 - Cleaned Brakes, Greased
T22 – Cleaned Brakes, Greased, Inspection
T3 – Inspection
Loader fuel leak (under Warranty)
Zero Turn oil and filter change
Roads:
Ditch parts of Wilkins Rd, Colegrove Rd, Lyke Rd and Mekeel Rd
New Catch Basin on Manse Rd
Misc:
Tree Cleanup on J-ville Cemetery, J-ville property, Glenwood Rd, Willow Point Rd and Agard
Rd
Mowed town properties and Camp Barton
Haul Crusher Run for the Village
Bridge for Salo Drive Habitat