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Home My WebLink About2025-09-23-TB-FINAL-minutes1 TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses Sept. 23, 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 7:01pm. ATTENDANCE: TOWN OFFICIALS: In person- Supervisor- Katelin Olson Board members- Michael Boggs, Liz Weatherby, Mary Bouchard Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato Bookkeeper- Blixy Taetzsch Roxanne Marino & Linda Liddle (Water Source Protection Plan Committee (WSPPC) members) Absent- Rich Goldman OTHERS: (none) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Ms. Weatherby made a motion to approve the agenda. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed unanimously. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (none) OLD BUSINESS: Ms. Olson said that this is a proposal that has been reviewed by the board and aims to split DD3 on the Halseyville Road side to the Residential Zone. INTRODUCTION AND SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL” RESOLUTION #129 of 2025: INTRODUCTION AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL” WHEREAS, a local law entitled “A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL” was introduced at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to hold a public hearing with respect to the adoption of said Local Law. 2 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 (see Appendix) on October 28, 2025 at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard; 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: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Ms. Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date adopted: 9/23/25 NEW BUSINESS: RCAP SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENT Ms. Olson noted that Mr. Stewart had requested funding in 2026 for creation of a capital plan for Water District 3. RCAP is able to provide this service at no cost. RESOLUTION #130 of 2025: RCAP SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, planning for the long-term functionality of the infrastructure of Water District 3 is a high priority of the Town of Ulysses; and WHEREAS, RCAP Solutions is able to provide long-term assessment and planning services to the Town for free, valued at thousands of dollars in professional services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract with RCAP Solutions. Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date adopted: 9/23/25 TENTATIVE TOWN OF ULYSSES 2026 BUDGET – PRESENTATION AND REVIEW BY FUND 3 Ms. Taetzsch shared the budget and noted increases and decreases as well as the overall tax rate. Ms. Olson noted that the tax bill for the median home (not in a water district and outside the village) will increase about $10 over last year. She noted that the $10k originally allocated for Water District 3 planning will now go into reserves for that fund. Further, she said that the amount budgeted for Town Hall upgrades has gone from $50K to $25K. Ms. Olson presented a document showing the last 10 years of Fire and EMS annual costs and revenues. The contracts amount to about 42% of the town’s tax levy. She drew attention to the dramatic increases each year and said that it is unsustainable. She added that EMS is an essential service but not financially viable for towns. She suggested that Tompkins County help. Ms. Taetzsch gave a brief overview of the budget. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION # 131 OF 2025: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from • 8/27 Special Meeting • 9/8 Special Meeting • 9/9 Regular Meeting Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date adopted: 9/9/25 UPCOMING EVENTS: • September 27 – Three Falls Community Engagement Event for New State Park, 11am-2pm at the Trumansburg Farmers’ Market • October 6 – Comprehensive Plan Open House, 4-7pm @ the Racker Center • October 14 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall • October 28 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall • November 11 – Town Offices/Facilities Closed for Veterans’ Day • November 12 - Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall (rescheduled from the 11th) 4 BOARD NOTIFICATIONS: Ms. Weatherby said that the CPSC will meet tomorrow to review several chapters and the FLUM (future land use map). PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3-min limit per person) Mr. Sherman asked the Supervisor to let him know when Design Connect would be touring the Cold Springs land parcel. ADJOURN: Ms. Bouchard made a motion to adjourn at 8:28pm. This was seconded by Ms. Olson and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 10/7/25 5 APPENDIX: TOWN OF ULYSSES LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2025 A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows: Section 1. Rezoning. The following area presently contained within Development District No. 3 (“DD3”) is hereby removed from DD3 and added to the Residential Zoning District. The Town of Ulysses Zoning Map shall be amended accordingly. PARCEL 1 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located approximately 655.5 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96; RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for a distance of 258.75 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 290.50 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 200 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 82° 41’ 23” West for a distance of 253.79 feet to the point and place of beginning; Said parcel containing an area of 1.259 acres, net to the road right of way. For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled “Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York” dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New York, incorporated herein by reference. PARCEL 2 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located approximately 914.2 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96; RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for a distance of 133.83 feet to a point; Continuing along the present centerline of Halseyville Road, South 02° 33’ 31 East for a distance of 40.00 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 325.36 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 175.00 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 290.50 feet to the point and place of beginning; Said parcel containing an area of 1.127 acres, net to the road right of way. For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled “Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York” dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New York, incorporated herein by reference. PARCEL 3 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located approximately 1048 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A N.Y.S. Route 96; RUNNING THENCE South 02° 33’ 31” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for a distance of 360.00 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE northeasterly along the centerline of an existing creek for an arc distance of approximately 283 feet to a point, having chord tie of North 78° 48’ 11” East 279.14 feet RUNNING THENCE South 19° 53’ 27” East passing through an iron pin found at a distance of 24.78 feet, and continuing for a total distance of 76.80 feet to an iron pin found; RUNNING THENCE North 71° 56’ 33” East for a distance of 107.45 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 392.00 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 325.36 feet to the point and place of beginning; Said parcel containing an area of 2.76 acres, net to the road right of way. For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled “Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York” dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New York, incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. Amendment to Section 212-118(C)(2). Section 212-118(C)(2) is hereby amended to read as follows: District area and boundaries. The area of said district shall be approximately 6.446 acres, bounded and described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located approximately 199 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96; RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for a distance of 456.45 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE South 82° 41’ 23” East for a distance of 253.79 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE South 13° 59’ 50” East for a distance of 767.00 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE North 71° 56’ 33” East for a distance of 396.51 feet to point, said point being approximately 63.00 feet from the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S Route 96; RUNNING THENCE North 35° 05’ 24” West for a distance of 1357.55 feet to a concrete highway monument; RUNNING THENCE South 88° 43’ 47” West for a distance of 53.94 feet to the point and place of beginning; Said parcel containing an area of 6.446 acres, net to the road right of way. For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled “Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York” dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New York, incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. Separability The provisions of this local law are separable 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. Repealer All Ordinances, Local Laws and parts thereof inconsistent with this Local Law are hereby repealed. Section 5. 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.