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TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
June 10, 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
Planning Board chair- Karl Klankowski
WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee) chair & Planning Board member- Linda
Liddle
Via Zoom-
WSPPC member & CSAC (Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Committee) chair- Roxanne
Marino
Town Planner- Niels Tygesen
OTHERS:
In person-
Chad Doolittle (owner, 2012 Trumansburg Rd), Pearl Smith, Scott Hoffman, Alan Vogel, Marvin
Pritts, Brian Bowers, Cynthia Mannino, Anne Koreman
Via Zoom-
Jax Maxian, Tyler Sherman, Jyll Strothman, iPad(2), Ninja Kitten Mobile
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Ms. Olson noted that the agenda was posted last Friday and asked if there were any changes or
additions.
Mr. Goldman requested to add a discussion about the parking lot and moved to approve the agenda
as amended. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 minutes per person):
Mr. Hoffman, neighboring property owner voiced concern about the parking lot. He said there is not
enough room for vehicles to turn around in the space with the barriers. He asked if the Town could
remove the two center posts to make it easier.
Mr. Vogel expressed concerns about the parking lot project as well. (See Appendix)
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PRESENTATION: Paleontological Research Institution (PRI)
Marvin Pritts & Brian Bower spoke on behalf of PRI. (See Appendix)
They explained that PRI is changing its mission to focus on fossils and looking for support for Smith
Woods. They would like to enter into discussion to donate the property and its management to the
town.
The group discussed.
Ms. Olson asked to add a new business item to tonight’s agenda to appoint two board members to
explore this further. A public hearing would be needed before the board officially made a choice.
She thanked PRI for the offer and their excellent stewardship and would like to support it.
MUNICIPAL BOARD & STAFF REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. Olson thanked Linda Liddle and the WSPPC for holding the well & septic informational event.
Mr. Klankowski said that the CPSC is reviewing the 1-5 draft chapters. Once the CPSC has reviewed all
the chapters, they will be shared with other boards & committees and then the public. He added that
a property owner applied to the DEC for wetland delineation and received an answer in 35 days,
which is encouraging.
Ms. Marino shared that the CSAC met with Tompkins County EMC and he committee has a meeting
this week.
Ms. Bouchard reported that the Rec Partnership will likely have budget increases for 2026 in the
amount of 4.8%.
Ms. Olson & Weatherby noted that the Youth Commission will not have a July meeting but will begin
working on the budget in August. Summer Camp will begin soon and is completely full with a 50
person waitlist. A 7-8 grade senior camper program has been started. Many staff are returning from
prior years. Over 120 adults have signed up for adult volleyball.
Ms. Koreman shared the following:
• Sales tax- up compared to 2024
• Passed resolution to fund Center of Gov. bldgs. This has been in discussion for about 20 yrs.
Public feedback still wanted- meetings are being held around the county.
• Hiring new department directors for the following:
o Whole Health Commissioner
o Social Svcs
o Highway Super
o Finance director
Ms. Olson shared information on Three Falls:
• Background- transition of ownership from Boy Scouts to NYS began 4 years ago
• now open for passive use- trail to falls is closed. Can picnic, etc. No potable water or
restrooms. Park along the road. All bldgs closed at this time.
• Public Info Session at 6pm on July 1 at fire hall
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• $100K grant from NY to create a master plan which should be completed in early 2026. After
completion, will be able to apply for grants for improvements, etc.
Ms. Koreman added that at the July 15 TC legislature meeting they will be updating their DEI policy
and feedback is encouraged.
OLD BUSINESS:
POTENTIAL LAND DONATION (DISCUSSION)
A draft donation agreement was presented. The board discussed the following:
• Deed restrictions:
o The land can only be used for park and rec
o Artificial lighting for safety only- no stadium lights
o No noise after dark
o Access point in fence
o Parking limitations- not along flagpole of flaglot
o Town must plant to obstruct border between neighbors and park as screening
o Whether 50 years is an appropriate expiration date for the restrictions
• Possibility of a food forest (fruit & nut)
• BZA for variance
• Review of FEAF parts 1 and 2 (only considers the impact of a donation and not any changes to
the land itself)
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 (DISCUSSION)
Ms. Olson explained said that the town board will be discussing a rezone (currently zoned as
Development District 3 (DD3)) for the property at 2012 Trumansburg Rd. DD3 is non-functional as it
only allows a bar and a trailer. The Planning Board shared an advisory memo with the board (See
Appendix).
Mr. Doolittle requested that the board rezone the area into two zones- residential on the Halseyville
Road side and business on the Route 96 side so that he can put in a sports facility. He applied for a
wetland delineation 120 days ago and has not heard back but he plans to keep the building away
from wetlands anyway.
Mr. Klankowski said that it is zoned residential, then 3 houses would be viable.
The group discussed the 2009 Comprehensive Plan and Ag & Farmland Protection Plan goals and
whether or not they are still valid for today in this location.
Ms. Olson said that the board can make its own choices but must have a logic. Any change to the
current zoning will require a local law change and an opportunity for the public to weigh in.
NEW BUSINESS:
Parking Lot
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The board discussed the parking lot barrier and how to move forward.
Ms. Olson suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed to address the issue. Ms. Bouchard
volunteered to work with Mr. Stewart on resolving the issue.
Ms. Olson responded to Mr. Vogel’s comments on the following:
o ARPA funds and the how the town made choices with public hearings, staff ratings
o Rationale for selecting the parking lot due to lack of grant funding for such projects and need
for storm water management
o Costs more than a private project due to:
o Strong pavement needed to support heavy equipment
o Pavement needed to be good for many years
o Safety lighting added
o Compliance with policies for procurement and prevailing wage
She added that the town will hold an open house to share more information on June 18.
APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO HOLD DISCUSSIONS WITH PRI
RESOLUTION # 2025-93: APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE SMITH
WOODS WITH PRI
Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Elizabeth Weatherby and Rich Goldman to
represent the town in potential land negotiations with PRI for Smith Woods.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/10/25
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 18 – Staff Annual Training @ Town Hall
June 18 – Board and Committee Annual Training, 5-7pm
June 19 – Town Buildings Closed for Juneteenth
June 24 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Boggs would like the Finance Committee minutes added to the minutes.
RESOLUTION # 94 OF 2025: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes, as
presented/amended, from May 27, 2025 (regular meeting).
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Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/10/25
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:
RESOLUTION # 95 OF 2025: APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the following budget modifications, as
presented/amended:
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase
/
Decrease
Budget
Mod
Request
Post
Budget
Mod.
SW3-8340.41 Water Trans & Dist - General CE $ 500 Increase $ 300 $ 800
SW3-8340.2 Water Trans & Dist - Equipment $ 1,000 Increase $ 3,045 $ 4,045
SW3-8310.4 Water Administration - CE $ 2,960 Increase $ 1,040 $ 4,000
SW3-1990.4 Contingency $ 15,000 Decrease $ 4,385 $ 10,615
There are a few items in WD3 that were either unplanned or underbudgeted as follows: Woolf
Lane pump repairs; purchase of leak detector; underbudgeted annual software costs for meter
reader. Adequate funds are available in the contingency line to cover these costs.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/10/25
PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION # 96 OF 2025: APPROVAL OF AUDITED CLAIMS:
Resolved that the Ulysses Town board has reviewed and approved payments of claims for the
following vouchers:
o # 272-3 36 in the A-SW Funds totaling $287,012.71
o # 10 in the HA Fund totaling $8,957.63
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Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/10/25
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person):
Ms. Mannino thanked the board for listening to the public and to Mr. Pritts for the donation.
Mr. Hoffman shared text message with Highway/DPW Director Scott Stewart saying it wouldn’t be
difficult at all to remove posts. He added that if the town can get this resolved, he would be happy to
remove his posted signs.
Mr. Shoen from Insero gave a quick review of the audit of the town’s 2024 financial year, saying that
that fund balances are solid and the bookkeeper does a great job- no big issues.
Ms. Shallish said that it is evident in each meeting that the board is diligent in what it does. She
understands that public and private entities are different in how they do things in following laws and
planning for the long-term and the need for an engineer. She agrees that making the building
accessible is very important.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. Goldman moved to go into Executive Session at 9:26pm for the purpose of a discussion of
employment of a particular person. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously.
Ms. Bouchard moved to end Executive Session at 9:37pm. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and
passed unanimously.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 9:37pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 6/24/25
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APPENDIX:
STATEMENT FROM MR. VOGEL:
Let’s go back to how this all started. After the community overwhelmingly voted down the ballfield
proposal, we were told the COVID funds might instead go toward paving the parking lot behind Town
Hall.
That ballfield proposal failed by more than 2 to 1. It failed not because the community doesn’t want
recreation—we do—but because it was a poor process: a flag lot, steep terrain, minimal water
access, no solid plan, and a lack of transparency. Many of us offered alternatives and were dismissed.
Some officials and supporters insulted those of us who raised concerns, claiming all other options had
been explored and that this was our only shot.
We were even told that if we didn’t approve the ballfield, the money would be used on the parking
lot—a choice that, in hindsight, feels more like a threat than a plan.
Fast forward to today.
The town has spent more than $300,000—some of it COVID funds, some of it tax dollars—on this
parking lot. Meanwhile, the neighboring owners repaved their half of the lot for just $20,000. Ours
cost about fifteen times more. Why?
We paid tens of thousands for engineering, dug up pavement on the neighbor’s property, installed a
decorative light pole, and built an expensive fence that now blocks their long-used access. That fence
now is partially removed, the parking lot still almost useless, and we’re left with a situation where
snow storage is no longer functional there meaning future snow removal will cost more, every winter.
We’ve created unnecessary legal conflict, used public funds inefficiently, and, perhaps most
damaging, we’ve alienated our own community members.
Those who speak up have been insulted, ignored, and sidelined. And yet, we had—and still have—
people willing to collaborate. We could have formed a committee. We could’ve asked the community
how best to invest this one-time funding. We could have built something we’d all be proud of 20
years from now.
Instead, what we got feels vindictive, rushed, and deeply disappointing.
I hope we can still change course—not just in how we spend money, but in how we treat each other
as neighbors.
Thank you.
STATEMENT FROM PRI REPRESENTATIVES:
The Paleontological Research Institute is refocusing its mission to sustainably support a world class
museum and an invertebrate fossil collection, and is interested in finding a good steward for Smith
Woods to continue the original education and recreational intent.
Prior to the loss of significant support from a previous donor, PRI was able to have a broad mission
that included assets such as Cayuga Nature Center and Smith Woods. Considerable investment was
made in Smith Woods, such as establishment of trails, signage, removal of invasive species and a
perimeter deer fence. Marvin's done a lot of this work. Hundreds of public tours have been
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conducted there. Several universities continue to use Smith Woods as a research site, and many
Trumansburg residents use Smith Woods for education and recreation.
The original parcel was granted to the people of Trumansburg, from Henry Smith from New York City
in 1909, for educational and recreational purposes. PRI assumed ownership in 2007, and has used it
for those purposes. Now PRI must refocus its mission. So it thoughtfully considered several entities
that could be future stewards of this natural resources, including state parks, Finger Lakes Land Trust,
the Village of Trumansburg and the Town of Ulysses.
Given that the town has an established Tree Committee and Habitat Nature Preserve Committee and
has demonstrated a track record of land stewardship, and that Smith Woods is currently located
within the Town boundary, the Board of Directors of PRI is requesting that the Town of Ulysses enter
into discussions about assuming management and ownership of Smith Woods.
Attached:
MEMO FROM PLANNING BOARD
STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE NOTES
TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF MEMO
TO: Town Board
FROM: Niels Tygesen, Planner
DATE: February 6, 2025
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025
SUBJECT: Rezone for Development District 3
PROJECT NUMBER: REZ2412-01
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2012 Trumansburg Road
PARCEL NUMBER: 20.-3-1
ZONING: Development District No. 3:
Bar/Restaurant/Trailers
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Crissy Karns, on behalf of the property owner, Chad Doolittle, applied for a rezone of the subject site to
amend the zoning of the western portion of the lot from DD3 to A/R: Agricultural/Rural or R: Residential, and to amend
the zoning of the eastern portion of the lot from DD3 to B1: Business. The overall project proposal for the site would be
phased, the first phase would be the rezone action, the second and third phase would be a subdivision of the western
portion of the existing lot in order to construct single residential dwelling units that would help fund the fourth phase
which would be to construct an indoor sports complex on the eastern portion of the existing lot. If approved, the action
would also require an amendment to the Code of the Town of Ulysses (CTU) 212-118.
REZONE AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT AUTHORITY AND PROCESS
Under the Consolidated Laws of New York (CLNY) 62.16.265, the Town Board may amend the zoning code and map
subsequent to a public hearing. CTU 1-7 states the Code of the Town of Ulysses may be amended as the Town Board
deems desirable. And CTU 212-12 states the regulations and boundaries set forth in the zoning code may be amended,
supplemented, changed or repealed by the Town Board pursuant to local law.
Per CTU 212-20.C, the initial step for rezone requests is for the Town Board to review the preliminary materials
submitted by the applicant and determine whether the proposal ‘merits further consideration’. If the Town Board
determines the request merits further consideration, the proposal will be referred to the Planning Board for further
review and recommendation. The Planning Board is not required to conduct a public hearing as part of the process but is
authorized to do so. Once the Planning Board has issued their recommendation, the proposal will come before the Town
Board for final consideration.
Per New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations Title 6, Part 617 (SEQR), the proposed work is considered an Unlisted Action
which the Town Board will act as Lead Agency. The proposal was referred to Tompkins County Planning Department per
the requirements of CLNY 24.12-C.239-L, M, and N.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning staff recommend the Town Board decide the proposal merits further consideration and refer the proposal to
the Planning Board for further review.
REQUEST TO THE TOWN BOARD
Review the information in this memo, the applicant’s submittal items, and consider additional materials that may be
needed by the Board from the applicant, staff, and/or Legal to facilitate its deliberations.
pg 1 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Building & Code Updates
Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No. 1020-0364 May 1 -May 31, 2025
Plan Reviews
7 discussions about upcoming projects
7 permit review
9 pre permit site visit
Site Visits
10 Site visits, Updates by contractors ongoing projects
Multiple Site visit for the CARS project, East and West wing under slab plumbing inspections
CEO Activity
• 7 Permits issued/ Projects Cost= $163,926. / Fees collected= $1,629.
• 5 Foundation/Footer inspections/ Slab / Backfill 1 reinspection’s
• 3 Framing inspections/ 0 Issue resolved during inspection
• 5 Plumbing inspections/ 2 reinspection
• 3 Final inspection/0 Reinspection
• Code research for 10 different issues approximately 12 hours
• Fire code research regarding change of occupancy
• Fire code research regarding Fire alarm requirements for different building use/ occupancy class
• Outreach regarding Fire inspections ongoing and multiple appointments scheduled
• Multiple erosion control inspection site visits to the CARS project
• Meeting with Whole Health and Office of Emergency Management to discuss hazards and
Emergency Response Plan for Grassroots
• Multiple site visits on open projects for job status
• Follow up with ongoing enforcement actions
• 2court cases continued 60 days to allow time to make major clean up
• Multiple fire inspections Please see attached spread sheet
pg 2 Building & Codes Monthly Report
Town of Ulysses Clerk’s Office
MONTHLY REPORT for May 2025
Submitted by Carissa Parlato
LICENSES/PERMITS issued: #
Sporting licenses 18
Disabled parking permits 10
Dog licenses and renewals 78
Marriage licenses 1
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 Help coordinate new camera on new light pole in parking lot
• 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 work with DPW on repair of bridges/walkways
o Bird and plant walk on 5/4
• IT:
o Checked spam filter weekly
• Health & Safety Committee
o Met May 15
o Investigate getting an AED
FINANCIAL REPORT:
$7765.20 TOTAL fees collected
$7309.42 stays in the town
$455.78 goes to the state
2025 Town of Ulysses Fire Inspection Schedule
BUSINESS INFORMATION OCCUPANCY INSPECTION DATES NOTICES
Business Name Business Address Parcel #Inspection Frequency Occ. Type Max OccupancyLast Inspection DateInspection DueNotice Sent 2nd Notice
ATC-NY
(Architecture Technology Corporation)1610 Trumansburg Rd 33.-5-3.2 bi-annual B N/A 12/3/2024 12/3/2026
Beauty Barn 7305 Halseyville Rd 12.-4-15.21 B N/A 7/22/2024 7/22/2026
Bet the Farm Winery 4204 Krums Corners Rd 27.-2-18.11 bi-annual A-244 seat/99 stand 6/26/2024 6/26/2026
Brookside Apartments 6561-6581 Brook Rd 23.-2-1.22 bi-annual 5/23/2024 5/23/2026
Brownies Produce 1901 Trumansburg Rd 25.-2-1.52 bi-annual B 7/11/2024 7/11/2026
Cayuga Addiction Recovery 6621 Rt 227 22.-2-4 annual A-2 7/29/2024 7/29/2025
Cayuga Compost/P&S Excavating 3225 Agard Rd 20.-2-3 bi-annual B,S 12/31/1901
Cayuga Nature Center 1420 Taughannock Blvd 18.-4-11 annual E, B, A-3 12/31/1900
Church Of The Latter Day Saints
closed 2024 319 Pennsylvania Ave 12.-2-9.4 annual A-3 5/30/2024 5/30/2025
Country View Apartments 6042 Mayo Rd 22.-4-24.3 bi-annual R-3 N/A 7/1/2024 7/1/2026
The Corner House 1708 Trumansburg Rd 34.-1-9 annual 4/29/2025 4/29/2026
7000 Route 227 Apartments 7000 Rt 227 22.-4-25.5 bi-annual 8/28/2024 8/28/2026
Evergreen House 4461 Jacksonville Rd 25.-6-20 bi-annual R-4 3/22/2023 3/22/2025 2/3/2025 5/29/2025
Finger Lakes Fire and Casualty 6905 Rt. 227 22.-1-5.3 bi-annual B N/A 6/13/2024 6/13/2026
Flo-Tech 7325 Halseyville Rd 12.-4-15.23 bi-annual F-2 6/13/2024 6/13/2026
Gimme Coffee Roasting 3201 Krums Corners Rd 33.-5-3.4 bi-annual B, F-1 5/7/2025 5/7/2027
Glenwood Apartments 1 Maplewood Rd 30.-3-1.2 bi-annual R-2 N/A 6/20/2024 6/20/2026
Glenwood Pines 1213 Taughannock Blvd 30.-2-1 annual A-2 12/3/2024 12/3/2025
Grassroots off site - Across the Way 8669 Falls Rd 13.-4-2.2 annual 7/17/2024 7/17/2025
Grassroots off site - Agard 7107 Jacksonville Rd 20.-1-6.1 annual B
Grassroots on site - Fairgrounds 2150 Trumansburg Rd 12.-3-17 annual A-5 7/17/2024 7/17/2025
Halsey House B&B 2057 Trumansburg RD 13.-4-2.3 bi-annual R-3 10/22/2024 10/22/2026
Howl Studios 1607 Trumansburg Rd 33.-1-8.14 bi-annual B 5/5/2025 5/5/2027
Inn at Taughannock - Victorian Inn 2030 Gorge Rd 14.-1-11 annual A-2 12/2/2024 12/2/2025
Inn at Taughannock - 2031 Gorge Rd 14.-3-18.2 annual R-1 12/2/2024 12/2/2025
Ithaca Society of Friends/Hector Meeting House5066 Perry City Rd 24.-3-9 bi-annual U 99 standing 6/7/2024 6/7/2026
Ithaca Yacht Club 1090 Glenwood Rd 30.-3-3.2 annual A-2 7/10/2024 7/10/2025
Jacksonville Methodist Church 1869 Trumansburg Rd 25.-3-1 annual A-3 6/20/2024 6/20/2025 5/29/2025
Jacksonville Mirabito #58 1854 Trumansburg Rd 25.-5-1 annual M,H 6/5/2024 6/5/2025 5/29/2025
Kinney Drugs 2100 Trumansburg Rd 12.-3-18.1 bi-annual B 5/13/2025 5/13/2027
Quick Apartments 1860 Trumansburg Rd 25.-6-16 bi-annual R-3 N/A 6/5/2024 6/5/2026
Maguire Chevrolet Complex 2073-2071 Trumansburg Rd 13.-3-3.1 bi-annual B,S 5/6/2025 5/6/2027
Mama Said Hand Pies 1710 Trumansburg Rd 34.-1-9 annual A-2 6/11/2024 6/11/2025emailed Josh 5/29/2025
Martin Apartments 4346 Cold Springs Rd 20.-3-5.12 bi-annual 11/1/2023 11/1/2025
Mikes Marine 1616 Trumansburg RD 33.-5-3.1 annual S-1 5/28/2024 5/28/2026
Moore's Marine Inc 3052 DuBois Rd 32.-2-8.22 bi-annual M, S-1 5/1/2025 5/1/2027
Namaste Montessori school 1608 Trumansburg Rd 33.-5-3.3 annual I-4 10/24/2024 10/24/2025
Namaste Montessori school 1872 Trumansburg RD 25.-6-10.2 annual E 10/24/2024 10/24/2025
New Park Event Venue 1500 Taughannock Blvd 18.-4-2.1 annual A-1 5/14/2025 5/14/2026
Overbaugh Realty 2289 Trumansburg Rd 11.-3-1 bi-annual B 20 6/24/2024 6/24/2026
Franziska Racker Center 3226 Wilkins Rd 33.-2-11 annual I-1 10/17/2024 10/17/2025
Regional Access 1609 Trumansburg Rd 33.-1-8.2 bi-annual S-2 5/8/2025 5/8/2027
Renovus Solar 1520 Trumansburg Rd 33.-4-3.6 bi-annual B 3/22/2023 3/22/2025
Ithaca Pools/Ithaca Wholesale Furniture 1575 Trumansburg Rd 33.-3-1.3 bi-annual B, S-1 7/11/2024 7/11/2026
Seedway 2059 Trumansburg Rd 13.-4-2.4 bi-annual B, S 7/25/2024 7/25/2026
Girl Scouts (Camp Comstock)1419 Taughannock Blvd 18.-2-1 annual R-2 varies 6/24/2024 6/24/2025 5/29/2025
Smart Start 1966 Trumansburg Rd 20.-3-9.21 annual B 8/6/2024 8/6/2025
Smart Start 2 1954 Trumansburg Rd 20.-3-9.23 annual B 8/6/2024 8/6/2025
Spruce Row 2271 Kraft Rd 26.-1-5.222 annual 5/22/2025 5/22/2026
Stover Lumber 1974 Trumansburg Rd 20.-2-2.2 annual M,S 10/8/2024 10/8/2025
Subway 2078 Trumansburg Rd 12.-3-21.1 bi-annual B 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
FKA Trumansburg Acupuncture 1859 Trumansburg Rd 25.-3-9 bi-annual B 7/23/2024 7/23/2026
Trumansburg Fair Grounds 2150 Trumansburg Rd 12.-3-17 annual A-3 7/17/2023 7/17/2024
bi-annual 12/31/1901
Trumansburg Fish and Game Club 7227 Searsburg Rd 11.-2-28 annual A-3 6/27/2024 6/27/2025 5/29/2025
Trumansburg Shur Save 2081-2085 Trumansburg Rd 13.-3-2.1 bi-annual M,H 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Trumansburg Veterinary 2088 Trumansburg Rd 12.-3-19 bi-annual B 6/25/2024 6/25/2026
Trumansburg Wine and Spirits 2081 Trumansburg Rd 13.-3-2.1 bi-annual M 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Ulysses Square 1891 Trumansburg Rd 25.-2-1.4 under review
Vanek Apartments 1519 Trumansburg Rd 33.-3-23.22 bi-annual R-3 N/A 8/1/2024 8/1/2026
Weidberg Apartments 1516-1518 Trumansburg Rd 33.-4-5.7 bi-annual 7/30/2024 7/30/2026
West Hill Community Church 3049 VanDorns Corners Rd 34.-1-27 annual A-3 12/5/2024 12/5/2025
Williams insurance 1850 Trumansburg Rd 25.-5-2.2 bi-annual B 10/22/2024 10/22/2026
Color Meanings by Column
Priority
scheduled or not due
Final Notice sent
Planning & Zoning May 2025 Report to Town Board
Town Board Meeting Date, 06.10.2025
Submitted by Niels Tygesen, 06.05.2025
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a meeting on May 6 to discuss the following items:
• The Board conducted sketch plan review for a change of use of an existing building from a church to a
• community center at 319 Pennsylvania Ave, and scheduled a public hearing for final site plan review for
June 3.
• The Board conducted sketch plat review for a proposed two-lot minor subdivision at 319 Pennsylvania Ave.
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Comp Plan Steering Committee
The Committee held a meeting on May 7 to discuss the following items:
• Review of draft vision statements.
• Survey report and project review.
• Review of the draft Housing Element.
• Review of the draft Historic Preservation & Built Environment Element
• Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The BZA held a meeting on May 14 to discuss the following item:
• The Board conducted a public hearing and granted an area variance request related to construction of a
new detached dwelling unit and impacts to wetlands, stream, and their associated buffers.
• Recorded meeting video link.
Planning Projects
• 2025-45 Comp Plan Update
o 2025 2Q report tracking for CSC grant.
o Coordination and ongoing work with Consultant .
Zoning Enforcement
• Ongoing research on code enforcement cases.
• Town Court on May 27 related to two accusatory instruments filed for two code violators:
o Joseph Allen, 6200 & 6211 Brook Road (parcels 23.-1-12 and 23.-2-4 respectively) and parcels 23.-1-
14.4 and 23.-2-5.2. 39 Counts of violations against the Fire Code of New York State, New York State
Property Maintenance Code, Ulysses Zoning Code, and breaches of Board of Zoning Appeals Special
Permit Determination and Use Variance Determination.
o Keith Dodge, 1942 Trumansburg Road (parcel 20.-3-9.22). 35 Counts of violations against the Fire Code
of New York State, New York State Property Maintenance Code, and Ulysses Zoning Code.
Miscellaneous
• FEMA FIRM updates and Flood Damage Prevention Law update review.
• Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council
o 2023-2027 TIP Actions to modify the 2024 Accelerated Transit Capital and Modernization &
Enhancement Program Table, and the Transportation Alternatives Program projects date change
o Update on the TIP
• Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition Meeting
• 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.
2025-5 Recreation Monthly Report
June 5, 2025
Created by: Will Glennon, Recreation Director
Adult Recreation Programming
● Adult recreation program ends June 12th for the spring season.
● Outdoor recreation soccer will open registration June 30th.
● Proposed pickleball and tennis structured programming for summer being assessed.
Current youth programming
● Spring youth sports programs will end June 14th.
● Summer camp update
○ Camp staff recruitment has concluded.
■ Twelve counselors have committed to returning and have been rehired
for 2025.
■ Three administrative staff (one promotion) returning.
■ Four new counselors have been hired and completed payroll.
■ Two new supervisory staff have been hired and completed payroll.
■ Total of 21 staff, plus two CIT’s from the youth employment program.
○ Permit application is still in process. Pre-operation walkthrough is scheduled for
June 16th.
○ CPR/AED training scheduled for June 14th.
○ Camp mandatory training is scheduled for June 21st.
○ Buses have been scheduled
○ TCAT will resume the special route 22 bus for summer camp on June 30th.
○ Swim permits have been submitted.
○ Camp opens on June 30th.
General administration
● Mid-term grant funding report was submitted for the 2-year UWTC grant cycle.
Town of Ulysses
June 2025 Bookkeeper Board Report
June 10, 2025, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 6/2/2025
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Greetings Board Members: I have finalized the May 2025 financial statements, which accompany this
report for your review. The following are highlights from the May 2025 financial statements, along with
a summary of my activities for May.
Balance Sheet
As detailed in the Supervisor’s Report, total cash balances as of 5/31/25 were $661,200.76, an increase of
$90,570.98 from the end of April. A few notable items to comment on for this month:
• The increase in cash is due to a $180,000 Treasury note maturing and deposited into our savings
account. I did not reinvest this cash, as we need it to fund operations, and in particular, payment
for the parking lot project.
• Sales Tax payments are coming on a timely basis, having received payments through April as of
the end of May. EMS payments are current through March.
• Cash outlays for operating expenses were higher this month due to three payrolls in May. Other
expenditures represented normal operations.
In addition to cash balances, the Town had investments valued at a total of $3,536,453.77 as of May 31,
2025. Of the total investments, $2,632,454.77 were held at Tompkins Financial and $903,999.00 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.
Income Statement
Revenues through May 2025 are as expected. Of note, Sales Tax, EMS, Court Fees and Fines and
Mortgage Tax revenue are coming in ahead of budget through the four months of the year. Sales tax is
slightly ahead of budget, with 34% of the budget earned through April and EMS fees are well ahead of
budget with 40% earned at the end of the first quarter. Court revenue is 87.5% earned for the year – with
only four months of revenue recorded. The first of our two Mortgage Tax payments were received, and
the budget is almost fully earned for the year.
You will also note that the second quarter water billing was recorded for May – with unearned revenue at
54.8% of budget. This appears to be on track, as water usage during summer months tends to be higher.
Expenditures through May 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 unusual spending occurred in May, other than the extra payroll.
Town of Ulysses
June 2025 Bookkeeper Board Report
June 10, 2025, Town Board Meeting
Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 6/2/2025
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Bookkeeper/Budget Officer Activities
Below are some highlights of May activities:
• 2026 Budget: I attended the May board meeting to discuss the budget process and get feedback
from the Board. Since then, Carissa has sent a poll about possible dates for line-by-line meetings
in September. I have also been meeting with budget managers to get feedback about their needs
for the budget development process.
• Personnel: I continue to support employees and retirees with benefit administration, employment,
and civil services functions. I have started hiring summer employees – I am expected about 35
seasonal employees this year between camp and the youth employment program.
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on May 15th 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. I will be reporting investment income in the June financial
statements.
Finance Committee Agenda
May 15, 2025
8:00am, Town Hall
Attending: Mary Bouchard, Rich Goldman, Blixy Taetzsch
Excused: Mollie Duell
1. Revenue Analyses: Blixy reviewed with the committee her analysis of sales tax revenue and EMS billings.
The EMS billing information includes comparative data from 2016 forward. There are a couple of years
where revenue exceeded $100,000, including 2023 most recently. However, 2024 was one of the lowest
years over the past nine years. So far, 2025 is looking quite strong – but we only had data through March.
Rich suggested that Blixy incorporate data regarding the number of calls to begin correlating revenue with
activity.
Sales tax revenue data was available through the end of March for 2025. First quarter data shows revenue
exceeded the prior year in every month. Early projected revenue based on this data would indicate excess
revenue of about 10% ($80k) - however it is very early to make predictions, particularly in an uncertain
economic environment.
2. Financial Planning: Blixy prepared a detailed update of all reserves and assigned funds. The committee
reviewed each of the reserves, and the assumptions associated with their funding level. More work will
need to be done to identify appropriate funding levels for reserves. Funding reserves would be one way to
address adjusting unreserved fund balance to the Board approved policy levels.
The committee briefly reviewed the 12/31/24 fund balances and their status in relationship to existing fund
balance policy. This information was presented to the Board back in March. Reviewing this information
will be ongoing and will inform the 2026 budget process.
Upcoming meeting Schedule:
June 26th, 8:00am
July 17th, 8:00am
August 21st, 8:00am
September 18th, 8:00am
October 16th, 8:00am
November 20th, 8:00am