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Home My WebLink About2025-09-19 enewsletter9/22/25, 9:24 AM Ulysses Updates for 9/19/25 - Casey Beck - Outlook Outlook Ulysses Updates for 9/19/25 From town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com <town-of-ulysses@googleg roups.com> on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Date Fri 9/19/2025 4:24 PM To Google Groups <town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com> Happy Friday, Ulysses! IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Update from Town Supervisor Help Craft a Plan for the former Boy Scout Camp Drought Watch Emergency Preparedness for Kids JOB OPENING- Come Work with Us! TC Amplify Grant for Local Leaders Comp Plan Needs Your Feedback UPDATE FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR: Greetings, Ulyssians! We are in the depths of budget season! Next Tuesday, my office will be presenting the 2026 Tentative Budget at the regular Town Board meeting. Overseeing the development of the annual budget is one of the most important responsibilities of the Town Supervisor, and I'm lucky to have Blixy Taetzsch as Budget Officer and excellent department heads creatively working to manage Ulysses efficiently and effectively. Property taxes can be a tremendous burden for property owners in New York, and I know that being able to afford to live and work here is essential to the health and well-being of Ulysses. It remains a high priority of mine to keep tax rates as low as we can, while still providing the high -quality services that are important to Ulysses residents. I'm excited to share that the 2026 Tentative Budget continues to deliver on those fiscally responsible goals. Notable elements of the Tentative 2026 Budget: It comes under the tax cap, roughly at the same rate as inflation; The median home in the Village (valued at $315K) would see less than a $1 increase from 2025; The median home in the Town -outside -Village ($300K) would see their tax bill rise about $10 from 2025, directly to meet increased costs for fire and ambulance services from Trumansburg Fire and the Village of Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services Department. (Village residents pay for these services in their village taxes, not their town taxes, which is why the increases are different between a house in the Village and in the Town -outside -Village.) If you have any questions about the Town generally or the 2026 Tentative Budget in particular, please don't hesitate to reach out. I can be reached at supervisorl@townofulyssesnygov. I love to discuss the about:blank 1/4 9/22/25, 9:24 AM Ulysses Updates for 9/19/25 - Casey Beck - Outlook nuances of the budget process, and answer questions. The Town Board will convene again on Tuesday, September 23 at 7pm. The full agenda packet and links to join remotely are available here. As always, the public is cordially invited to attend in person at Town Hall. HELP CREATE A PLAN FOR THE FORMER CAMP BARTON! As you may have heard, NYS Parks purchased the former Boy Scout camp, Camp Barton. Three Falls LDC, a non-profit partnership of the Towns of Ulysses and Covert and the Village of Trumansburg have entered into an agreement with NYS to manage the space. To assist this effort, Fisher Associates has been hired as a consultant. Public engagement is encouraged! Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com r/6KDDY9G Or attend a Community Event on Saturday, Sept., 11am - 2pm at the Trumansburg Farmers Market. More details here. DROUGHT WATCH FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY: DEC has expanded a drought watch which now includes 50 New York counties because of a shortage of rainfall and declining levels of streamflow and ground water. A watch is the first of four levels of State drought advisories, which are watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. No mandatory restrictions are in place under a state Drought Watch. Local public water suppliers are urged to assess the current situation, promote voluntary conservation, and take appropriate actions to manage risk. To protect water resources, homeowners in regions under drought watch are encouraged to voluntarily reduce water use and follow these tips: Water lawns only when necessary, choose watering methods that avoid waste, and water in the early morning to reduce evaporation and maximize soil hydration. • Reuse water collected in rain barrels, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners to water plants. • Raise lawn mower cutting heights. Longer grass is healthier with stronger roots and needs less water. • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks. • Fix leaking pipes, hoses, and faucets. • Wash only full loads of dishes and laundry. • Take shorter showers or fill the bathtub partly. • Install water saving plumbing fixtures. • Don't run the tap to make water hot or cold. • Wash cars less frequently. Find more water saving tips on DEC's Water Use and Conservation webpage. View DEC's Drought webpage to learn more about drought conditions and stages. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR KIDS: From NYS Emergencies can happen anytime & everyone —even kids —needs to be prepared! Explore our new Kids Emergency Preparedness webpage, designed to teach kids how to be ready & prepared for any situation. Help your kids build their preparedness skills today! dhses.ny.gov/kids JOB OPENING: about:blank 2/4 9/22/25, 9:24 AM Ulysses Updates for 9/19/25 - Casey Beck - Outlook We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant 3 to serve as the central support for the Planning/Zoning, Building, and Public Works departments. Apply at Tompkins County website The deadline to apply is Sept. 26. li ' .1131 f 1 nur 1 F Fif i i 1 AIs '4 *P11IR Pdrn histrative Assistant ftrin0400 AWs!,mtlaSAsueasxOnkre!swppq[tkr4l: •tiM1d.+rQ `-Hwt+'i 4,s,'yorM1 vd xis. _ear, �rr.a•.rq fd 7anrp iio��. ,�y Jai w•Aas4rri•;nts�mrc•+p oFn�w*cNb�K��+R w.-,+wsr*.ir+4nrara++�x4n�+GFF�a�r+�wrnt�[a�arnaar •�i+�1tN�a4.?+ar+�+�} a,n.tpr�cxi•+k Mt.�fa%+�Bdnarrttr Tt> °.uPr. C1g kk%_i Ciw! . ..+wwra►»ca.i4++er.rpnu� iaOsF 4,-y.fx FF�{Y LFi t11�'a }F �6 •��+.il Coil t �-6F M1E�iili - lL4'i }j}NO TOMPKINS COUNTY LAUNCHES AMPLIFY GRANT TO UPLIFT UNDERSERVED VOICES AND LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS: Tompkins County is proud to announce the launch of the Amplify grant, an innovative initiative dedicated to fueling the dreams, work, and visions of local leaders, especially those from communities that have been disenfranchised or under-resourced. Funded through the 2025 county budget and unanimously approved by the legislature, the Amplify grant offers up to $5,500 to a grassroots initiative, nonprofit, or small business creating community impact. While the Amplify grant is designed to elevate and fund one outstanding recipient, the selection committee reserves the right to divide the award among multiple applicants whose proposals collectively demonstrate significant potential for community impact. Applications are due October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM, and recipients will be announced during the GARE Local Meeting, a national convening of racial equity practitioners, community leaders, and public sector champions, that takes place in Ithaca from October 20 through 22. FINAL STRETCH OF THE COMP PLAN... The Town of Ulysses is in the final stretch of completion of the Comprehensive Plan and the following draft elements are ready for public feedback: • Housing Element • Built Environment Element • Economic Development Element • Environment & Natural Resources Element • Climate Change & Resiliencv Element These drafts were created based on community input as well as county and state objectives and statistics. Peruse and let us know what you think! Comments may be shared at a Town Board or CPSC meeting, sent via email or at the Public Hearing (see below). about:blank 3/4 9/22/25, 9:24 AM Ulysses Updates for 9/19/25 - Casey Beck - Outlook Public Hearing continuation- Wednesday, September 24th, at Town Hall at 5pm. A Public Hearing was opened at the Sept. 3 meeting and will be continued. Members of the public are invited to attend in person, via Zoom, or submit comments in writing. Open House - Join us on Monday October 6, 2025 from 4-7pm, at the Racker Center, 3226 Wilkins Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 to learn about the plan and share your feedback. We'll provide food and drinks. THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. 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