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Home My WebLink About2026-January-May_INDEX OF RESOLUTIONS1 INDEX OF 2026 RESOLUTIONS Contents INDEX OF 2026 RESOLUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 January 7, 2026: Organizational town board meeting .................................................................................................................. 5 RESOLUTION 2026-1: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA ............................................................................................................. 5 RESOLUTION 2026- (#2-6): HIGHWAY/DPW ITEMS ...................................................................................................................... 6 RESOLUTION 2026-2: HIGHWAY- SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS .............................................................................................. 6 RESOLUTION 2026-3: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS/284 AGREEMENT ........................................................... 6 RESOLUTION 2026-4: SOLE SOURCE REPAIR VENDORS FOR HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT .................................................................. 6 RESOLUTION 2026-5: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/HIGHWAY DEPT. HOURS OF OPERATION ........................................... 6 RESOLUTION 2026-6: VEHICLE BENEFIT ........................................................................................................................................ 6 RESOLUTION 2026- (#7-10): MEETINGS, MEDIA and RECORDS ITEMS ........................................................................................ 7 RESOLUTION 2026-7: DATES OF MEETINGS .................................................................................................................................. 7 RESOLUTION 2026-8: MEDIA ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 RESOLUTION 2026-9: MINUTES & RELATED RECORDS ................................................................................................................. 7 RESOLUTION 2026-10: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER .......................................................................................................... 7 RESOLUTION 2026-11-14: REIMBURSEMENT, PETTY CASH, and GIFT ITEMS ............................................................................... 8 RESOLUTION 2026-11: MILEAGE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE USE FOR TOWN BUSINESS ................................................................ 8 RESOLUTION 2026-12: CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES ........................................................................................... 8 RESOLUTION 2026-13: PETTY CASH .............................................................................................................................................. 8 RESOLUTION 2026-14: GIFTS FROM TOWN TO OTHER PARTIES .................................................................................................. 8 RESOLUTION 2026- (#15-17): INSURANCE ITEMS ......................................................................................................................... 9 RESOLUTION 2026-15: INSURANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 9 RESOLUTION 2026-16: CRIME COVERAGE .................................................................................................................................. 10 RESOLUTION 2026-17: MANDATORY REVIEW OF ALL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TOWN PROPERTY ............................................ 10 RESOLUTION 2026-(#18-22): FINANCIAL ITEMS ......................................................................................................................... 11 RESOLUTION 2026-18: FINANCIAL REPORTING: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AFR) ................................................................ 11 RESOLUTION 2026-19: FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS ................................................................................................................ 11 RESOLUTION 2026-20: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 11 RESOLUTION 2026-21: COLLECTION OF BUILDING FEES ............................................................................................................ 11 2 RESOLUTION 2026-22: TOWN BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES, COUNTERSIGNING AND MAILING OF CHECKS ......................... 11 RESOLUTION 2026-23: FINANCIAL AUDIT OF TOWN AND COURT OFFICE ................................................................................. 12 RESOLUTION 2026-24: POLICY FOR APPLYING AND RECEIVING GRANTS AND ENGAGING IN ................................................... 12 RESOLUTION 2026-(#25-26): TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES................................................................... 13 RESOLUTION 2026-25: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ATTORNEY SERVICES ................................................................................... 13 RESOLUTION 2026-26: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ENGINEERING SERVICES .............................................................................. 13 RESOLUTION 2026-#(27-28): PAY PERIODS, SALARIES, PAYRATE and TIME RECORD ITEMS RESOLUTION ............................... 14 2026-27: ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY PERIODS AND SALARIES....................................................................................................... 14 RESOLUTION 2026-28: 2026 PAY RATES ..................................................................................................................................... 15 RESOLUTION 2026-29: TIME RECORDS ....................................................................................................................................... 16 RESOLUTION 2025-30: ADOPTION OF TOWN OF ULYSSES POLICY ON FUND BALANCE AND RESERVE FUNDS ........................ 18 RESOLUTION 2026-31: POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................. 18 RESOLUTION 2026-32: MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING .......................................................................................................... 21 RESOLUTION 2026-33: APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS & LIAISONS OF TOWN BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF .......................... 23 RESOLUTION 2026-34: PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPOINTMENTS ............................................... 27 RESOLUTION 2026-35: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN BOARD ................................................................................. 28 RESOLUTION 2026-36: 2026 FEES and PENALTIES ...................................................................................................................... 31 RESOLUTION 2025-37: CONTRACTS AND ANNUAL PAYMENTS .................................................................................................. 41 January 13th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................... 44 RESOLUTION 2026-38: APPROVAL OF 2026 FIRE CONTRACT ..................................................................................................... 44 RESOLUTION 2026-39: AUTHORIZING AN RFP FOR GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM .......................................... 45 RESOLUTION 2026-40: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH INSERO FOR ANNUAL AUDIT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 RESOLUTION 2026-41: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON CHARTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ............................................ 46 RESOLUTION 2026-42: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 47 RESOLUTION 2026-43: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS ............................................................................................................. 47 January 27th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................... 47 RESOLUTION 2026-44: APPROVAL OF CHARTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ................................................................................ 47 RESOLUTION 2026-45: GOOD SAMARITAN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) USE POLICY ................................. 48 RESOLUTION 2026-46: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE” ...................................................................................................................................... 49 RESOLUTION 2026-47: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE” ................................................................................... 49 3 RESOLUTION #48 OF 2026: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG FIRE/EMS BUILDING GRANT ................... 50 RESOLUTION 2026-49: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OF TOMPKINS COUNTY ............... 50 RESOLUTION 2026-50: OPEN AREA DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FEEDBACK REQUEST FOR THE ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD ..... 51 RESOLUTION 2026-51: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 51 February 10th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................. 52 RESOLUTION 2026-52: APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 52 RESOLUTION 2026-53: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE .... 52 RESOLUTION 2026-54: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE .......................................................................................................................................... 53 RESOLUTION 2026-55: DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ODA DESIGNATION PROCESS AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK ........... 54 RESOLUTION 2026-56: APPOINTMENTS FOR RECREATION PARTNERSHIP AND TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BOARD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55 RESOLUTION 2026-57: CANCELLING THE FEB. 24 MEETING ....................................................................................................... 55 RESOLUTION 2026-58: APPOINTMENT OF CLEANER: ................................................................................................................. 55 RESOLUTION 2026-59: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 56 RESOLUTION 2026-60: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS ............................................................................................................. 56 March 10th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ..................................................................................................................................... 56 RESOLUTION 2026-61: TOWN OF ULYSSES REYNOLDS ROAD CULVERTS HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC EVALUATION AND GRANT PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 57 RESOLUTION 2026-62: CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA OVER 1195 TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD ......................................................................................................................... 57 RESOLUTION 2026-63: ANNUAL TOWN JUSTICE COURT AUDIT ................................................................................................. 58 RESOLUTION 2026-64: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO UNITED WAY FOR YOUTH SERVICES & RECREATION FUNDING ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 RESOLUTION 2026-65: STATEMENT OF NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT .................... 59 RESOLUTION 2026-66: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 59 RESOLUTION 2026-67: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS ............................................................................................................. 59 March 24th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ..................................................................................................................................... 60 RESOLUTION 2026-68: REVISED AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES/284 ............................................................ 60 AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60 RESOLUTION 2026-69: FEEDBACK REQUEST FROM PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OF .................................................................. 60 ZONING APPEALS, AND STAFF FOR PROPOSED DATA MINING DEFINITIONS ............................................................................. 60 RESOLUTION 2026-70: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR OECHSNER FARMS: ....................................................................................... 61 RESOLUTION 2026-71: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 61 4 April 14th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ........................................................................................................................................ 61 RESOLUTION 2026-72: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF DRAFT UPDATED ............................................................ 61 RESOLUTION 2026-73: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE DISSOLUTION ............................................................ 63 AND APPRECIATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 63 RESOLUTION 2026-74: TOWN BOARD VACANCY PROCESS AND TENTATIVE TIMELINE ............................................................. 64 RESOLUTION 2026-75: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL............................................................................ 65 ENGINEERING DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND GRANT WRITING SERVICES.................................................................. 65 RESOLUTION 2026-76: VEHICLE USE – TOWN HALL FLEET POLICY ............................................................................................. 66 RESOLUTION 2026-77: APPOINTMENT TO THE CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED ............................................................................. 66 INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION .............................................................................................................................................. 66 RESOLUTION 2026-78: PROCLAMATION TOWN OF ULYSSES ARBOR DAY — APRIL 24, ............................................................. 66 2026 WHEREAS, trees are essential to the health, beauty, and vitality of our communities — ................................................ 66 RESOLUTION 2026-79: PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR ............................................................ 67 POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF SMITH WOODS AS A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA ............................................................. 67 RESOLUTION 2026-80: ENCORE PLAYERS PRODUCTION OF 1776 .............................................................................................. 68 RESOLUTION 2026-81: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 68 RESOLUTION 2026-82: BUDGET MODIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 69 RESOLUTION 2026-83: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS ............................................................................................................. 69 April 28th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ........................................................................................................................................ 69 RESOLUTION 2026-84: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE......................................................................... 69 FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK ................................................................ 69 RESOLUTION 2026-85: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT ............................................................ 70 1191 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD ........................................................................................................................................................ 70 RESOLUTION 2026-86: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE......................................................................... 72 FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1195 TAUGHANNOCK ................................................................ 72 RESOLUTION 2026-87: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1195 .............................................................. 73 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. ................................................................................................................................................................ 73 RESOLUTION 2026-88: CITIZEN PRUNERS’ CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE .............................................................. 75 EXTENSION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 75 RESOLUTION 2026-89: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 75 May 4th, 2026: Special Town Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 75 5 RESOLUTION 2026-90: AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS REGARDING AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD ................................................................................................................................................................. 76 RESOLUTION 2026-91: AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS REGARDING AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT 1195 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD ................................................................................................................................................................. 77 May 12th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ........................................................................................................................................ 78 RESOLUTION 2026-92: DESIGNATING JULY 2 – JULY 11 “CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF ............................................................. 78 FREEDOM DAYS” IN TOWN OF ULYSSES, NEW YORK.................................................................................................................. 78 RESOLUTION 2026-93: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 79 RESOLUTION 2026-94: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS ............................................................................................................. 79 May 26th, 2026: Town Board Meeting ........................................................................................................................................ 80 RESOLUTION #95 OF 2026: LIST OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMP PLAN DRAFT ...................................................................... 80 RESOLUTION 2026-96: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF SMITH WOODS AS A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA ............................................................................................................................................... 86 RESOLUTION 2026-97: AUTHORIZATION TO FLY THE PRIDE FLAG ............................................................................................. 87 RESOLUTION 2026-98: ................................................................................................................................................................ 87 RESOLUTION 2026-99: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 87 JANUARY 7, 2026: ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-1: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the agenda for Jan. 7,2026 as presented. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 6 RESOLUTION 2026- (#2-6): HIGHWAY/DPW ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-2: HIGHWAY- SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, Highway Law #142-d allows co-operative agreements for highway services and sharing of labor, equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G allows and encourages municipal co-operations, by joint or contract basis, performance of powers and duties among themselves; and WHEREAS, it is deemed beneficial to the Town of Ulysses to allow for shared highway agreements of equipment and services with other nearby municipal highway departments; WHEREAS the Agreement for the Expenditure and Repair and Improvement of Highway Moneys is authorized by Highway Law #284, and an agreement to cover Custody of Highway Moneys is authorized by Highway Law #283. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Town’s Highway Superintendent pursuant to Highway Law #284 to take such action to implement said agreements consistent with Town highway needs and availability, and Supervisor pursuant to Highway Law #283 to enter into agreements for shared services and equipment with other municipalities and authorize, within existing budget constraints, the maintain sufficient liability coverage to protect the town in such joint efforts. RESOLUTION 2026-3: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS/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 RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys as presented by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent at the January 7, 2026 Town Board Organizational meeting. RESOLUTION 2026-4: SOLE SOURCE REPAIR VENDORS FOR HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the timely repairs of Highway equipment are vital to safe roads and Town operations, and WHEREAS, equipment repair services are considered sole-source vendors due to the nature of the repairs, which can be both highly specialized for a specific piece of equipment and/or under warranty through a specific vendor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board recognizes that the Town Highway Superintendent is in adherence with the procurement policy to procure repair services as required from the following sole source vendors: Beam Mack, Caskey’s Garage, and Regional International Corp. RESOLUTION 2026-5: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/HIGHWAY DEPT. HOURS OF OPERATION BE IT RESOLVED that the hours for the Dept. of Public Works (DPW) will be set by the Town Highway Superintendent/Department of Public Works at his discretion, and he will communicate these details to the Town Clerk and the Department of Public Works employees. RESOLUTION 2026-6: VEHICLE BENEFIT RESOLVED, that because the Highway Superintendent is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the use of a town vehicle for travel to and from work, provided it is not used for more than 7 incidental personal use. Mileage should be recorded and submitted to the Town Clerk annually by January 15th for the preceding year. DISCUSSION: The board asked questions about limits as to how long CHIPS funds can carry over; whether there is a def for incidental Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026- (#7-10): MEETINGS, MEDIA and RECORDS ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-7: DATES OF MEETINGS BE IT RESOLVED, the Regular Monthly Board meetings of the Ulysses Town Board will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7pm at the Town Hall at 10 Elm Street. RESOLUTION 2026-8: MEDIA BE IT RESOLVED the designated news media is advised of the foregoing schedule and meeting notices will be posted, in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and the Town website; and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper regularly published and having general circulation in the Town, is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Ulysses. RESOLUTION 2026-9: MINUTES & RELATED RECORDS BE IT RESOLVED, draft minutes of the Town Board meetings will be produced by the Town Clerk within 14 days of the date of the meeting and sent to Town Board members for approval, and further RESOLVED in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, draft meeting minutes will be available to the public through the Town Clerk’s Office and posted publicly with clear demarcation as “Draft” until approved by the Town Board and further RESOLVED that the digital versions are hereby designated as the official minutes, and further FURTHER RESOLVED that video records of meetings be posted online in an effort to expand public access to meetings, in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. RESOLUTION 2026-10: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk, Carissa Parlato as Records Management Officer and; FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board shall be notified of Freedom of Information Requests. 8 Moved: Knipe Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-11-14: REIMBURSEMENT, PETTY CASH, and GIFT ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-11: MILEAGE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE USE FOR TOWN BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.725 cents per mile, based on the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate, shall be paid to Town Officials and employees for use of their personal vehicles for Town Business and that such mileage shall be reported at least quarterly on the official town form (available from the Town Clerk). RESOLUTION 2026-12: CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES WHEREAS carrying a cell phone is an important part of efficient communications and emergency response for Building/Code & Zoning Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, and WHEREAS this benefit must be claimed on the employees’ personal tax return as a taxable fringe benefit unless the employee provides bill documentation showing work use versus personal use; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses hereby allows the positions of Code/Zoning Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent, and Deputy Highway Superintendent to be reimbursed for part of the cost of their personal cell phone at the rate of $40/month; and RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide a copy of this resolution to each person holding a position to which this resolution refers. RESOLUTION 2026-13: PETTY CASH BE IT RESOLVED that the petty cash amount for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector is $300 and the amount for the Court Clerk is $150. RESOLUTION 2026-14: GIFTS FROM TOWN TO OTHER PARTIES BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the New York State Constitutional prohibition against gifts by municipalities as described in Article III, Section 1, the Town of Ulysses will not give donations, or other gifts of recognition for service (retirement, annual appreciation, or otherwise) to any organizations, volunteers, or other individuals in the employment of the Town or otherwise providing service to the Town or the community. The Town may, however, hold recognition events, issue proclamations of appreciation, and provide refreshments. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Knipe Olson aye 9 Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026- (#15-17): INSURANCE ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-15: INSURANCE RESOLVED the Town of Ulysses make the following insurance choices in 2026: Insurance type Carrier Town contribution Policy or rate exp. Health insurance Greater Tompkins County Health Insurance Consortium Platinum Plan through Excellus BCBS 50% for Class B employees service and retirement date (see Personnel Policy for details) RESOLVED that the following table presents the 2026 premiums for health-related insurances: 10 RESOLUTION 2026-16: CRIME COVERAGE BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime insurance coverage through US Specialty Insurance Company for Town officials, appointees and employees is hereby approved: Forgery and alteration $100,000 ($1,000 deductible) Theft $100,000/employee ($2,500 deductible) Computer Fraud $100,000 ($1,000 deductible) Employee Dishonesty ($2,500 deductible): First Deputy Supervisor $650,000 Supervisor $650,000 Bookkeeper $650,000 Tax Collector/Town Clerk $650,000 Deputy Town Clerk $650,000 Court Clerk $650,000 RESOLUTION 2026-17: MANDATORY REVIEW OF ALL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TOWN PROPERTY WHEREAS the Town’s insurance carrier has requested that a procedure be put in place to review all accidents involving Town-owned property; and WHEREAS the purpose of the purpose of this process is to document any health and safety events, including ‘near misses’, in order to better understand how the Town might improve health and safety conditions for its employees; therefore BE IT RESOLVED that any employee involved in an accident involving Town property will complete the incident report form provided by the Town Bookkeeper; and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board delegates the procedural review of any accident involving Town property to the Town’s Safety Committee. Moved: Manley Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye 11 Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-(#18-22): FINANCIAL ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-18: FINANCIAL REPORTING: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AFR) BE IT RESOLVED that an annual financial report must be presented to the Town Clerk within 30 days of the end of the fiscal year as required by Town Law Section 29(10), and further RESOLVED, in lieu of the financial report, the Supervisor is hereby required and authorized to submit an annual financial report (AFR) to the state comptroller and Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and further, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to be published in accordance with the law (Town Law Section 29(10-a)), and further RESOLVED that if the state comptroller approves a 60-day extension of the AFR, the Supervisor’s time for filing a copy of the AFR with the Town Clerk is also extended. RESOLUTION 2026-19: FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS BE IT RESOLVED the Town follow the 2013 recommendations of auditor Insero and Company to have the Supervisor or Bookkeeper review the reconciliation of the Town Clerk’s bank statements and the Town Clerk’s office review the reconciliation of the Supervisor’s bank statements to safeguard the town’s finances. This shall be done at least quarterly and reported to the Town Board. RESOLUTION 2026-20: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BE IT RESOLVED that Tompkins Community Bank is designated as depository, in which the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Justices, and other employees by virtue of their offices, shall deposit all monies coming into their hands and, FURTHER RESOLVED the Town investments can be made at other banks and institutions as outlined in the Town’s investment policy. The Town investment policy shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Board periodically and revised as necessary. RESOLUTION 2026-21: COLLECTION OF BUILDING FEES WHEREAS building and zoning officers are prohibited from collecting cash payments when outside the office, and RESOLVED that the Town Clerk’s office will process fees associated with building, planning, and zoning applications. RESOLUTION 2026-22: TOWN BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES, COUNTERSIGNING AND MAILING OF CHECKS RESOLVED that the signatories for Town-wide bank accounts (i.e. not Clerk or Court accounts) are as follows: Katelin Olson, Carissa Parlato, Elizabeth Weatherby; and 12 RESOLVED that checks dispersed by the Town of Ulysses in the amount of $5,000 or more will be signed by both the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk or other designated signatory per Town Law Section 29, and further RESOLVED, that as an internal security policy, checks over $15,000 will be sent via certified mail. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-23: FINANCIAL AUDIT OF TOWN AND COURT OFFICE WHEREAS Town Law Section 123 requires that on or before the twentieth day of January an audit is performed for each Town department, or alternately, prior to the twentieth day of January the town may schedule an annual audit with a certified public accountant to take place within sixty days after the close of the Town’s fiscal year; BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses has scheduled its annual audit with a certified public accountant, Insero, to commence the week of February 16, 2026, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses has scheduled the annual court audit for Jan. 29 at 8:15am by Mr. Knipe and Ms. Olson. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-24: POLICY FOR APPLYING AND RECEIVING GRANTS AND ENGAGING IN CONTRACTS (Originally Adopted 6/26/2006 As The “Gatekeeper” Resolution), (Amended 1/4/2024) WHEREAS the Town Board is the Executive body charged with speaking and acting on behalf of the Town (Town Law Section 64), unless such powers are specifically delegated by resolution to the Supervisor, as per Town Law Section 29(16), or to another individual; BE IT RESOLVED that any application (full or partial, new or revised) for grant funding or financing above $1000, or request for evaluation of funding potential, or any request for review or approval of any project proposed by the Town of Ulysses to any government agency or other entity external Ulysses Town government be approved by Town Board resolution before it is submitted to the appropriate agency, or any request that commits or obligates the Town in any way to an established timeline or schedule, or any request that commits the Town’s time or financial resources; and be it 13 FURTHER RESOLVED that all applications of any amount shall be evaluated for future impact on Town staff time and resources by the Town Supervisor and any applicable staff before being submitted to the Town Board for approval and that feedback on these matters shall be considered by the Town Board in their deliberation process, and; FURTHER RESOLVED that all funding applications for capital or infrastructure projects will be evaluated for how they advance the goals of the Town, and; FURTHER RESOLVED that unless otherwise authorized, the Town Supervisor must also be given authority by the Town Board to accept grant funds on any successful grant applications, and; FURTHER RESOLVED that unless authorized in the Town of Ulysses Procurement Policy (or otherwise), the Town Supervisor and Highway Superintendent must also be authorized by the Town Board to make contractual commitments on behalf of the town, and; FURTHER RESOLVED, all Town Board members including the Supervisor shall identify whether they are speaking by authority of the Board or as an individual when talking with granting agencies, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution hereby supersedes all previous Town Board resolutions which may be interpreted as giving the Supervisor, any other member of the Town Board, Highway Superintendent, or any professional contracted with by the Town of Ulysses the authority to make applications (full or partial) for grants, loans, or any other type of project financing, make contractual commitments (verbal or written) on behalf of the Town, or otherwise act in any legal or official capacity on behalf of the Town of Ulysses. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-(#25-26): TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION 2026-25: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ATTORNEY SERVICES WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has retained legal services that include attendance at monthly meetings of the Town Board as needed, as well as regular calls with the Town Supervisor to prioritize and discuss legal work, therefore be it RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of attorney time to resolve shall be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the entire Town Board. RESOLUTION 2026-26: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ENGINEERING SERVICES WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has contracted for engineering services, therefore be it RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of engineering time to resolve shall be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the entire Town Board. Moved: Olson Seconded: Knipe 14 Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-#(27-28): PAY PERIODS, SALARIES, PAYRATE and TIME RECORD ITEMS RESOLUTION 2026-27: ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY PERIODS AND SALARIES BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board hereby establishes the following pay dates beginning on 1/8/2026, and going through 12/24/2026: 15 Monthly: Councilpersons Bi-weekly: Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Town Justice, and all other employees. RESOLUTION 2026-28: 2026 PAY RATES Appropriation applicable Town Supervisor $42,550 n/a Deputy Town Supervisor $35,995 $34.61 Budget Officer $10,300 n/a Bookkeeper to the Supervisor $41,200 n/a Councilperson ($5,755 each for 4 councilmembers) $23,020 n/a Town Clerk $67,195 n/a Deputy Town Clerk $29,570 $23.69 Second Deputy Clerk $500 n/a Town Justice $29,135 n/a Court Clerk $58,495 n/a Recreation Supervisor (Youth Development) $20,085 $25.75 Recreation Activity Specialist (Youth Programming) $18,480 $23.69 Director of Recreation (part-time or seasonal) $28,495 n/a Enforcement Officer for Fire Inspections, Building, Code and Zoning 16 Highway Union Contract Union Contract Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-29: TIME RECORDS BE IT RESOLVED all hourly employees shall turn in a Town of Ulysses timecard through the end of the pay period no later than the following Monday at 10:00am, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that salaried employees wishing to participate in the Town’s benefits programs according to the Personnel Policy shall report time used for vacation, sick time, holiday or other time off on a Town of Ulysses timecard to maintain accurate records of benefit time used, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that no pay will be issued without a timecard that has been signed by the employee and the employee's supervisor and submitted to the Bookkeeper and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the submission of electronic timecards, provided other obligations are met, is allowed and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that if the employee is submitting the timecard electronically to the Bookkeeper, the Department Head /Employee Supervisor must give electronic approval as part of the timecard submission and be it 17 FURTHER RESOLVED that salaried and hourly employees (non-elected) should use this timecard to submit sick, vacation, holiday and personal time off, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the responsibility of the employee’s supervisor to assure the timecard is accurate, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that to maintain accountability of all employees who work for the town, and to clarify supervisory roles, the following listing specifies employee supervisors. Each employee supervisor is responsible for approving timecards (if required), vacation, personal, sick days and compensation time used by each employee. Time off for each employee must be reported to the Bookkeeper who will maintain records. Employee Employee Supervisor Hours/ Wk Building, Code and Zoning Planning/Zoning/Highway/Water Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye 18 Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2025-30: ADOPTION OF TOWN OF ULYSSES POLICY ON FUND BALANCE AND RESERVE FUNDS WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Finance Committee underwent an analysis of all Town funds to inform the previously adopted fund balance policy; and WHEREAS, the goal of the analysis was to establish target fund balance levels based on the proportion to the operational expense budget of individual funds; and WHEREAS, the State of New York and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board has established by Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions for fund balance reporting; and WHEREAS, reserve funds, essentially a legally authorized savings account for particular specific purposes, are an important component in the Towns financial planning for specific expenses, future projects, acquisitions and other lawful purposes, and WHEREAS, the Town may establish and maintain fund balances in accordance with New York State laws, and the Town will also consider rules and/or opinions issued by the New York State Comptroller when they are not in conflict with law; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Finance Committee has proposed an update to the Town Fund Balance and Reserve Fund policy, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town Ulysses that the proposed Town Fund Balance and Reserve Fund Policy is hereby adopted as proposed; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all prior inconsistent policies are hereby repealed. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-31: POLICIES RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town board acknowledges the following policies: (* indicates that policy is required by NYS) 19 Policy Last updated by Whom Advisory Committee Policy 1/9/25 Ulysses policy Asset & Inventory Policy 1/5/23 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 1/9/25 Fund Balance & Reserves Policy 1/7/26 Originally 5/28/25 Personnel Policy 1/9/25 *Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing 2015 (for Highway employees only) included in Personnel Policy travel, food and lodging) vehicles; computer use; municipally-issued cell phones/smart phones/tablets/computers; social media) Notification) 20 Use of and Access to Personal, Private and Sensitive Information Wireless Security Policy Password Security Policy Internet, Email, and Personal Computer Use Mobile Computing and Storage Device Policy Online Banking 2017 Policy and Records Mgmt policies with the exception of: Wireless Security Policy Mobile Computing and Storage Device Policy Online Banking amended 2021 Attendance and Training Management Plans (Emergency Preparedness) Rights) Town does not have this policy or Extension BE IT RESOLVED that these documents shall be maintained on the town website, provided in print upon request, and further 21 RESOLVED that each new employee and elected or appointed official (except the Town Court office) shall sign off that they have read and understand the following policies within one month of hire or taking office: Personnel Policy Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing (for Highway employees only) Code of Ethics Workplace Violence Sexual Harassment FURTHER RESOLVED that ANNUALLY all employees and elected or appointed officials shall sign off that they have read and understood the following policies: Code of Ethics Workplace Violence Sexual Harassment Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-32: MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING RESOLVED that all employees (including elected and appointed public officers) are required to complete annual trainings in sexual harassment prevention, Civil Rights Title VI, and ethics; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Second Deputy Town Supervisor, Town Attorney and/or his designees, and the Town Bookkeeper are authorized to designate a date or dates between March 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, for direct in-person training of said employees (including elected and appointed public officers); and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals are each further authorized to either attend any of the in-person trainings offered by the Town before June 30, 2026, or designate dates for separate, direct in-person training, in coordination with the following key personnel: Second Deputy Town Supervisor (for the Town Board), the Town Planner (for the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals), the Town Attorney and/or his designees, and the Town Bookkeeper; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Town Board, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals elect to designate an alternate date, they must hold the in-person training required no later than September 30, 2026; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Board, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals members who do not complete in-person training by September 30, 2026, will be required to complete remote training substitutes by November 30, 2026; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that these remote trainings substitutes include Sexual Harassment Training meeting New York State Regulations provided by another organization or employer, and/or viewing the video recording of Town 22 in-person training(s) along with the completion of written materials documenting one’s understanding of the topic; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that all employees (including elected and appointed officials), with the exception of the Town Court staff, also fulfill the requirements specified below as applicable to their various positions; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Planner shall oversee the New York State Town Law Section 267 and Section 271 Zoning Board and Planning Board training fulfillment and documentation and provide these records to the Second Deputy Supervisor; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Second Deputy Supervisor shall oversee the fulfillment of training requirements and documentation related to sexual harassment prevention, Title VI, and ethics trainings; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Second Deputy Supervisor shall maintain these records and coordinate with the Town Clerk and Town Planner to notify the Town Supervisor of anyone who has not complied with these requirements. Item Training Who must participate public officials and anyone else req’d by TB resolution public officials resolution policy public officials and anyone else req’d by TB resolution policy public officials and anyone else req’d by TB resolution 23 Board Training a municipality, regional or county planning office or commission, county planning federation, state agency, statewide municipal association, college, or similar entity, on topics covering planning and zoning issues, are approved to satisfy this requirement June 30th. Moved: Knipe Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-33: APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS & LIAISONS OF TOWN BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments for Town liaisons and representatives and officers; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the definitions of liaison and representatives are defined in the Personnel Policy; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board requests that each appointee report to the Town Board at least annually: 2025 2026 Goldman, Steve Manley 24 Representatives (Previously combined with Finance) Katelin Olson, Blixy Taetzsch, Scott Stewart, Carissa Parlato, Tom Knipe (alternate) (alternate) (alternate) (alternate) Commission- Rec. Department Representative (alternate) Katelin Olson (alternate) Committee (CSAC) Representative Representative committee) Olson Olson Representatives Weatherby Representative (internal committee) Representative Weatherby Weatherby Representative Bouchard (January-June); Manley (January-June); Michael Weatherby (July- December) December) 25 Officer Governments Representative (alternate) (alternate) Representative Weatherby (alternate) Weatherby (alternate) Design Representative Goldman (alternate) Olson (alternate) Compliance Officers Elizabeth Weatherby (non-voting alternate) Weatherby, Tom Knipe (non- voting alternate) Committee Position/Committee concluded in 2025 A.C. Workplace Violence Officer Blixy Taetzsch and Carissa Parlato Blixy Taetzsch and Carissa Parlato BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments and request that each appointee report to the Town Board at least annually: Position 2025 2026 Mgmt Council Coalition 26 Commission Reps. Steve Manley (Town Rep) Board Vacant Council Policy Committee (alternate) (alternate) Org. (CWIO) Marino (alternate) Blixy Taetszch, Dave Snyder, Carissa Parlato, Niels Tygesen, Teressa Naylor (alternate) Blixy Taetszch, Dave Snyder, Carissa Parlato, Niels Tygesen, Teressa Naylor (alternate) Committee) Mollie Duell (clerk) (Budget Officer), Lori Asperschlager (clerk) (Internal committee) Teressa Naylor, Blixy Taetzsch Teressa Naylor, Blixy Taetzsch Clerk Association Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye 27 Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-34: PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPOINTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board has appointed the following to be members of the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals with staggered annual appointments. Members whose terms expire in 2026 may be either replaced or reappointed. Chair appointments are for one year only. Name Date Appointed Term Expiration BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Vacant (1st alternate) Vacant (2nd alternate) PLANNING BOARD Vacant Vacant (alternate) Vacant (2nd alternate) 28 Moved: Olson Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-35: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN BOARD The following advisory committees are appointed by the Town Board for 2026: COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERM END NOTES CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY (CSAC) Roxanne Marino 2026 Chair – appointment expires 12/31/26 YOUTH COMMISSION (annual appointments) Paul Pennock (chair) 2026 School liaison Vacant 2026 Town rep Steve Manley 2026 Town rep Liz Weatherby 2026 Town board liaison Rick Alvord 2026 County liaison Ben Carver 2026 Village board liaison Michael Darfler 2026 Village rep Vacant 2026 Village rep 29 HABITAT NATURE PRESERVE COMMITTEE (annual appointment) Carissa Parlato (chair) 2026 Town liaison Marvin Pritts 2026 Aaron Rovitz 2026 Neighbor Kira Lallas 2026 Neighbor Marc Devokaitis 2026 Village resident 2026 Town board liaison COMMITTEE Andy Hillmann 2026 Don Ellis 2026 Greg Peck 2026 Pamela Markham 2026 Marvin Pritts 2026 Suzanne Hillman 2026 (annual appointments) George Myers 2026 Joanna Lynch 2026 Tim Martinson 2026 Paul Rack 2026 Gunther Keil 2026 Bridget Brewer 2026 Mary Bouchard (chair) 2026 UPDATE COMMITTEE Ann DiPetta (chair) Through project completion completion completion committee member member 30 member completion completion completion completion completion completion SAFETY & EMERGENCY COMMITTEE (annual appointment) Carissa Parlato (chair) 2026 Clerk representative Katelin Olson (co-chair), Teressa Naylor (alternate) representative Moved: Olson Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye 31 Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2026-36: 2026 FEES and PENALTIES RESOLVED that the Town Board practices fiscal prudence by reviewing fees annually; and be it further RESOLVED that staffing and other incurred costs associated with a project shall be deducted from any refund given due to the cancellation of the permit by the applicant, with a minimum of a $50 administrative fee deducted from the refund; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following fees and penalties for 2026: PLANNING & ZONING: *indicates fees that are subject to, by local law, charges associated with required specialized services, including, but not limited to, legal and engineering expenses. Plan/Project Review Fees 2025 2026 Consultation and Plan Review for Preliminary and Conceptual Design project as a courtesy; additional time is $100/hour courtesy; additional time is $105/hour REZONE 2025 2026 acre* $400 + $60 per acre* fees* fees* VARIANCES AREA VARIANCES: USE VARIANCES: SUBDIVISIONS lot* 32 Final Plat Review review for minor subs, 50% of preliminary plat review for major/cluster subs* review for minor subs, 50% of preliminary plat review for major/cluster subs* listed above above combinations not creating an increase in the number of lots listed above above SITE PLAN REVIEWS 33 BUILDING/CODE: Amendments to approved site plans 50% of Fees listed above* 50% of Fees listed above* Special Use Permit Other Planning & Zoning ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS: $600* $620* SPECIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: Short Environmental Assessment Form Review (included in site plan) $100* Full Environmental Assessment Form Review $300* Special studies required, e.g. wetland delineations, geotechnical reports, traffic studies $250 per study* $260 per study* Public Hearing processing legal notice in paper $63 + cost of legal notice in paper Minor Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Review w/ no $150* $155* Major Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Review w/ engineered practice $150* $155** Legal, Engineering, and other professional fees incurred as part of project review to be borne by the applicant. 34 Consultation and Plan Review for Preliminary and Conceptual Design 1-Hour provided per site per project as a courtesy; additional time is $75/hour per project as a courtesy; additional time is $80/hour Building Permits 2025 2026 building res. addition trips $75/each addition trips $80/each $0.50/SF if >1,000SF if >1,000SF Other Building attendees inspections @ $75/hour inspections @ $80/hour 35 attendees inspections @ $75/hour inspections @ $80/hour EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: SERVICE PROVIDED FEE Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA Surcharge), including non-transport $450 BLS Non-Emergency $500 BLS Emergency $1,050 *2024 new fee type* BLS Treat and Release $100 ALS 1 Non-Emergency $950 *2024 new fee type* ALS Treat and Release $850 ALS 1 Emergency $1,405 ALS 2 Emergency $1,612 Specialty Care Transport $500 Paramedic Intercept $1,200 Ground Transport per Mile $35.00 EV CHARGING Item: Reference: $0.15/kwh for energy Res. #2021-65 $0.50/hour for the first 3 hours for parking to offset system costs & 10% handling fee HIGHWAY/DPW Fee: New Driveway Culvert permit $200 New in 2025 36 CLERK: Dog license/renewal (spayed/neutered) $15.00 Updated 2024 Dog license/renewal (not spayed/neutered) $25.00 Updated 2024 New dog tag $5.00 Updated 2024 Purebred license (5-20 purebred dogs) $100.00 Purebred license (21 or more purebred dogs) $200.00 Dog impoundment fee $25 for 1st offense $50 for 2nd offense $75 for 3rd offense $50 for 2nd offense $75 for 3rd offense OTHER FEES: NOTES: no fee (varies by license) no fee WATER: Plumbing permit application (up to 5 inspections) district/extension requests estimate) 37 TAPS: METERS: BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION: WATER SALES: NOTES: Trumansburg with administrative fee added by Ulysses per contract rate) 2026 water price of $10.41/1000gl + water loss and operation costs ($14.19/1000gl) regular customers unless otherwise specified in a contract CODE AND PLANNING/ZONING PENALTIES: 38 Activity Penalty Resolution/Law Notes OPERATING PERMITS Special Permit- 1st offense $1,000.00 LL#1 of 2010 Special Permit- 2nd offense $2,000.00 LL#1 of 2011 CODE (Building and Zoning) and no greater than $250/day for each day of violation, in addition to penalties prescribed by state law LL1 of 2016 PLANNING BOARD Non-Compliance Work Order Res. 2007-36 STORM WATER imprisonment up to 15 days LL1 of 2012 new violation. GC 149- 14D imprisonment up to 15 days LL1 of 2012 Sediment Control-1st offense imprisonment up to 6 days LL1 of 2012 new violation. GC 156- 13D Sediment Control-2nd offense imprisonment up to 6 months new violation. GC 156- 13D 39 Sediment Control-3rd offense imprisonment up to 6 months new violation. GC 156- 13D OTHER structure shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered and no land shall be excavated or filled without compliance with the terms of this chapter and any other applicable regulations. up to $250; or imprisoned up to 15 days GC 89-8 protection: to prevent interference with the is used by emergency service providers in this municipality and throughout Tompkins County. up to $250 LL2 of 2007 GC 129 St Navigation Law prescribed by state law WATER DISTRICT 3 PENALTIES: Water bill late fee (penalty) 10% Res. 2014-67 can also shut off water. 40 any provision of this article, or permit or administrative order violates any of the provisions of or who fails to perform any duty imposed by this article, or any administrative order or determination of the Superintendent promulgated under this article, or the terms of any permit up to $1000 LL1 of 2003 constitutes a new violation. GC 200- 14B(1) article or any final determination or Operator made in accordance with this article shall be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof than $1,000, or imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both. Each offense shall be a separate and distinct offense, and, in the case of a continuing offense, each day's continuance thereof shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense knowingly makes any false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this article, or permit, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any violation per day or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. under this article shall be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of Moved: Olson Seconded: Knipe Olson aye 41 Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 RESOLUTION 2025-37: CONTRACTS AND ANNUAL PAYMENTS RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to annually sign contracts and letters of agreement with the following entities: a. DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS Entity Contract Amt approved for 2026 budget Exceed Amt for 2026 Payment Armory Associates $2,475 $2,475 GASB 75 Reporting; 2-year contract VanWhy, PMV Legal $220/hr Associate, $170/hr Paralegal clerk program on-line dog module $215 - members Intermunicipal Organization station) cloud services annual floor wax @ about $700 42 schedule rate schedule GTCMHIC (Health Consortium) No fee- just contract amendments to etc. n/a n/a Position not currently filled Insero $21,000 $20,300 Annual Audit Computer Room (IT Services) $130/hour $7,500 Estimated 2 hours per week $215 - members Software subscription Partnership Maintenance hourly rates Software software software 2025 as TC will no longer pay for it 43 contract b. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs nay Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-1 Date Adopted: 1/7/26 to be vouchered in March of each year American Legion $475 Community Science Institute (CSI) $6,968 Foodnet Meals on Wheels $2,250 Gadabout $2,500 Lifelong $3,000 Tburg Chamber (Winterfest) $1,000 Trumansburg Afterschool Program $1,000 Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $5,000 Trumansburg Farmer's Market $3,000 Trumansburg Senior Citizens $1,000 Ulysses Historical society $500 Library $12,500 Jacksonville Park $5,000 Summer Reading Program (Library) $4,000 Trumansburg Food Pantry $1,000 44 OTHER ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, NOT SUBJECT TO TOWN BOARD APPROVAL: JANUARY 13TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-38: APPROVAL OF 2026 FIRE CONTRACT WHEREAS, a fire protection district known as the “Fire Protection District of the Towns of Ulysses, Hector and Covert” (hereafter referred to as “the Fire Protection District”) has been duly established in the said towns; and WHEREAS, the Fire Protection District encompasses the following territory in the Town of Ulysses: All of the Town of Ulysses, excepting the area within the limits of the incorporated Village of Trumansburg; and WHEREAS, the Village of Trumansburg (hereafter referred to as “the Village”) maintains a volunteer fire department, with adequate and suitable apparatus, equipment and training for the furnishing of fire protection services within the Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, Town Law §184 permits a town to contract with a village which maintains adequate and suitable apparatus and appliances for the furnishing of fire protection services in such fire protection district; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to contract with the Village to provide fire protection services in the Fire Protection District; and Job title: Name of appointee: Appointed by: Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 45 WHEREAS, a public hearing as required by §184 of the Town Law was duly advertised on December 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on January 13, 2026 at 7pm and all members of the public wishing to share their opinions in person or in writing had the opportunity to do so; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves and authorizes execution of the attached Agreement between the Village and the Town, whereby the Village will provide the Town with fire protection capable of responding to fire related and health related emergencies on an ongoing basis within the Fire Protection District, for the period from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Agreement, the Town shall pay the Village the sum of $287,461 for such services and the bill will be paid no later than February 15, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED that, the Supervisor of the Town of Ulysses is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town of Ulysses. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 RESOLUTION 2026-39: AUTHORIZING AN RFP FOR GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses was awarded a NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grant for the installation of a solar energy system; and WHEREAS, NYS Energy Law 9-103 exempts from the requirements of competitive bidding energy performance contracts, which include the installation of solar energy systems; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to issue an RFP for a ground- mounted solar energy system in the form attached hereto. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 46 RESOLUTION 2026-40: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH INSERO FOR ANNUAL AUDIT RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the engagement letter with Insero for the Town’s annual audit. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 RESOLUTION 2026-41: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON CHARTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, an application has been duly made to the Board of the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, New York, by Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”), a limited liability company organized and existing in good standing under the laws of State of Delaware doing business at 815 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13210, for the approval of a renewal agreement for Charter's cable television franchise for fifteen (15) years commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission; and WHEREAS, the franchise renewal agreement would bring the franchise into conformity with certain provisions of the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended, and certain court rulings NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board schedules a public hearing for the Charter Franchise Agreement for January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm at Town Hall, and hereby directs the Town Clerk to notify the public of this hearing in the official newspaper of record as well as in other manners in keeping with public notification, where all members of the public wishing to address the Town Board will have an opportunity. Moved: Manley Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 47 RESOLUTION 2026-42: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes as amended from the 12/9 Regular Meeting and the 12/30 Special Meeting. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Knipe Friendly amendment to remove 12/30 minutes. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Knipe Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 RESOLUTION 2026-43: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of the following audited claims: • Abstract 13 of 2025 totaling $68,946.13 • Abstract 1 of 2026 totaling $918,076.25 Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/13/26 JANUARY 27TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-44: APPROVAL OF CHARTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT An application has been duly made to the Board of the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, New York, by Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”), a limited liability company organized and existing in good standing under the laws of State of Delaware doing business at 815 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13210, for the approval of a renewal agreement for Charter's cable television franchise for fifteen (15) years commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission. 48 The franchise renewal agreement would bring the franchise into conformity with certain provisions of the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended, and certain court rulings. A public hearing was held in the Town of Ulysses, New York on January 27 at 7pm and notice of the hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal on January 17, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of the Town of Ulysses finds that: Spectrum Northeast, LLC has substantially complied with the material terms and conditions of its existing franchise and with applicable law; and Spectrum Northeast, LLC has the financial, legal and technical ability to provide these services, facilities and equipment as set forth in its proposal attached; and Spectrum Northeast, LLC can reasonably meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby grants the cable television franchise of Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Ulysses for fifteen (15) years commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission and expiring fifteen (15) years hence. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby confirms acceptance of this franchise renewal agreement. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-45: GOOD SAMARITAN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) USE POLICY WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses purchased two AEDs for public use at the Town Hall and Town Barn; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Good Samaritan Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Policy. Moved: Knipe Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 49 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-46: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE” WHEREAS, a local law entitled “A local law AMENDING section 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE” 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. 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 February 10, 2026 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: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-47: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE” WHEREAS, a local law entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE” 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. 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 February 10, 2026 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: Knipe Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye 50 Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION #48 OF 2026: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG FIRE/EMS BUILDING GRANT RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of support for the Village of Trumansburg Fire/EMS building grant application. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-49: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OF TOMPKINS COUNTY WHEREAS, the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County provides funding for arts endeavors throughout the county; and WHEREAS, the Town partnered with the Trumansburg Community Action Theatre for a youth theatre program in fall 2025; and WHEREAS, the Trumansburg Community Action Theatre offers youth (up to twelve 6th-9th graders in Ulysses and the Trumansburg area) the opportunity to engage in creative conversations and activism relating to issues they identify as important in their communities; and WHEREAS, youth will explore issues through theatre games and exercises and develop their own work of participatory theatre, with the program culminates in a community performance- to engage the wider community in theatrical conversation; and WHEREAS, the grant does not require an in-kind match; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, or her designee, to submit a grant request of $5,000 to the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County for the Trumansburg Community Action Theatre. Moved: Olson Seconded: Knipe 51 Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-50: OPEN AREA DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FEEDBACK REQUEST FOR THE ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board has received requests from property owners to have their properties be designated as Open Area Developments; and WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Ulysses Town Board that this is a discretionary decision; and WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board seeks feedback on what documentation or criteria should be reviewed in making a determination of this kind; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board requests that the Planning Board, at their earliest possible availability, provides recommendations of criteria and documentation that should be considered in making a determination as to whether a parcel should be designed as an Open Development Area. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 RESOLUTION 2026-51: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as amended from: December 30, 2025 (special meeting), January 7, 2026 (special meeting/organizational meeting), and January 13, 2026 (regular meeting). Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye 52 Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 1/27/26 FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-52: APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the 2025 and 2026 budget modifications as presented (see Appendix). Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-53: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE WHEREAS, notice was given that the Town Board scheduled a public hearing for February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2026 entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174-11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE”; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Town and posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 10th day of February, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed Local Law constitutes a Type II Action as defined under 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(26) and (33). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts said local law as Law No. 1 of the Year 2026 entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 174- 11 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING EXEMPTION TABLE”; and it is further 53 RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting and give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State and the Tompkins County Tax Assessor; and it is further RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately upon filing with the Department of State. Moved: Knipe Seconded: Boggs The clerk called a roll-call vote: Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-54: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE WHEREAS, notice was given that the Town Board scheduled a public hearing for February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Local Law No. 2 of the Year 2026 entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 80 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM CODE AND ENERGY CODE” WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Town and posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 10th day of February, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed Local Law constitutes a Type II Action as defined under 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(26) and (33). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts said local law as Law No. 1 of the Year 2026 entitled “Repealing and Replacing Chapter 80 of the Town Code Entitled ‘Construction Codes, Uniform” and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting and give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State and the Tompkins County Tax Assessor; and it is further RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately upon filing with the Department of State. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye 54 Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-55: DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ODA DESIGNATION PROCESS AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK WHEREAS, Maureen Foley and Jason Brenner submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over their property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9 (the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, based upon a review of submitted materials, the Town Planner and Attorney for the Town have recommended classification of the Proposed Action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617; and WHEREAS, a Part 1 Short Environmental Assessment Form (“SEAF”) must be completed relating to the Proposed Action; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Action must be for comment to the Town Planning Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses directs the Town Planner to prepare a Part 1 SEAF relating to the Proposed Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Planner is to circulate the complete action, including the Part 1 SEAF, to the above referenced departments/agencies for comments, to the extent not already provided; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to take all other steps necessary to proceed with the application in order for the Town Board to take action regarding the Proposed Action as soon as reasonably possible; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 55 RESOLUTION 2026-56: APPOINTMENTS FOR RECREATION PARTNERSHIP AND TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BOARD RESOLVED, that Katelin Olson is appointed to represent the Town of Ulysses on the Recreation Partnership and Tompkins County Youth Services Board through December 31, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-57: CANCELLING THE FEB. 24 MEETING RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board cancels the Feb. 24 regular meeting. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-58: APPOINTMENT OF CLEANER: WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board authorized the posting of the position of Town Cleaner on October 14, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board authorized the Town Clerk to hire a Town Cleaner on December 9, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the hiring of JUSTIN VANN and at a rate of $22/hour, contingent on a clean background check. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye 56 Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-59: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as amended from the January 27, 2026 (regular meeting). Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-60: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of the following claims: • Voucher #13 in the HA Fund in the amount of $3091.48 • Vouchers #25-82 in the A-SW Funds totaling $161,945.57 Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Knipe aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 2/10/26 MARCH 10TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING 57 RESOLUTION 2026-61: TOWN OF ULYSSES REYNOLDS ROAD CULVERTS HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC EVALUATION AND GRANT PREPARATION RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with MRB Group pending approval by the Town Attorney, for a Hydrologic and Hydraulic Evaluation of the Reynolds Road Culvert and the application preparation for a Consolidated Funding Application for WQIP 2026 for an amount not to exceed $27,000. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Mr. Boggs asked why there wasn’t bidding process. Ms. Olson explained that since the town already went through a bidding process to procure MRB as engineers for the town, there is no need. She added that the attorney agrees with this. Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-62: CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA OVER 1195 TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD WHEREAS, an agent for Carol S. Weissmann submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over her property known as 1195 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-8 (the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, based upon a review of submitted materials, the Town Planner and Attorney for the Town have recommended classification of the Proposed Action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617; and WHEREAS, a Part 1 Short Environmental Assessment Form (“SEAF”) must be completed relating to the Proposed Action; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Action must be sent for comment to the Town Planning Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses directs the Town Planner to prepare and execute on behalf of the Town a Part 1 SEAF relating to the Proposed Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Planner is to circulate the complete action, including the Part 1 SEAF, to the above referenced departments/agencies for comments, to the extent not already provided; and be it further 58 RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to take all other steps necessary to proceed with the application in order for the Town Board to take action regarding the Proposed Action as soon as reasonably possible; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-63: ANNUAL TOWN JUSTICE COURT AUDIT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board accepts the satisfactory audit results of the Ulysses Town Justice Court, as completed by Katelin Olson and Tom Knipe on January 29, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-64: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO UNITED WAY FOR YOUTH SERVICES & RECREATION FUNDING RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor or her designee to submit funding applications for Youth Services and Recreation to the United Way of Tompkins County for up to $7000. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 59 RESOLUTION 2026-65: STATEMENT OF NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit a letter acknowledging that Richard Goldman serving on the Finance Committee will not impact any future relationship the Town may choose to pursue with Morgan Stanley. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-66: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as amended from the February 10, 2026 (regular meeting). Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 RESOLUTION 2026-67: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of Vouchers #83-145 in the A-SW Funds totaling $178,540.44. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/10/26 60 MARCH 24TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-68: REVISED AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES/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, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys as presented by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent at the March 24, 2026 Town Board meeting, superseding the version adopted by the Ulysses Town Board on January 7, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/24/26 RESOLUTION 2026-69: FEEDBACK REQUEST FROM PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, AND STAFF FOR PROPOSED DATA MINING DEFINITIONS WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board is interested in amending the Town Zoning Code to include definitions for data and cyber mining centers; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and staff have specialized knowledge related to zoning; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board requests that the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and staff provide feedback on the definitions presented by the Town Supervisor on March 24, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/24/26 61 RESOLUTION 2026-70: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR OECHSNER FARMS: RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to acquire maps that clearly specify the parcel and road names for Thor Oechsner's land in the Town of Ulysses that he intends to put in a conservation easement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of support for the land conservation application for Thor Oechsner for the parcels identified in Easesments 2 and 3. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/24/26 RESOLUTION 2026-71: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as amended from the March 10, 2026 regular meeting. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 3/24/26 APRIL 14TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-72: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF DRAFT UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ACCEPTING SEQR PART 1 FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM; CLASSIFYING ACTION AS TYPE I; DECLARING INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY; DIRECTING CIRCULATION TO INVOLVED AND INTERESTED AGENCIES; REFERRING TO TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW �239 REVIEW; AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING 62 WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has completed a draft of an updated Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Ulysses (the “Draft Comprehensive Plan”) and has referred the Draft Comprehensive Plan to the Town Board for review and consideration; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQR”) Part 1 Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”) for the proposed action of considering adoption of the Draft Comprehensive Plan, which was prepared by the Town’s consultant, MRB Group (“MRB”); and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to classify adoption of the Draft Comprehensive Plan as a Type I action and accept the SEQR Part 1 FEAF as prepared by MRB and to authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the FEAF Part 1 on behalf of the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the Town Board intends to act as Lead Agency for SEQR review of the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to circulate the Draft Comprehensive Plan, the SEQR FEAF (including the signed Part 1), and such other related and necessary documents as may be appropriate, to all involved agencies and interested agencies, and to request their input within the time period established by SEQR; and WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law (“GML”) § 239, the Town Board desires to refer the Draft Comprehensive Plan and related materials to the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability for review; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to schedule a public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan to receive public comment prior to any action on the Draft Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby acknowledges receipt of the Draft Comprehensive Plan as completed by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and referred to the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby classifies adoption of the Draft Comprehensive Plan as a Type I action, accepts the SEQR Part 1 FEAF as prepared by MRB, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the FEAF Part 1 on behalf of the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intent to act as Lead Agency for SEQR review of the proposed action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or her designee is hereby directed to circulate the Draft Comprehensive Plan, the signed SEQR Part 1 FEAF, and such other related and necessary documents as may be appropriate, to all involved agencies and interested agencies, and to otherwise take such steps as are necessary to commence coordinated review under SEQR; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby refers the Draft Comprehensive Plan and related materials to the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability for review pursuant to GML § 239; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan for May 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, New York, or such other location as may be designated by the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide notice of said public hearing as required by law; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley 63 Ms. Olson recommended that the board open the Public Hearing on May 12 and leave it open through the May 26 meeting. Ms. Weatherby clarified that people can begin to comment now if they wish. Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-73: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE DISSOLUTION AND APPRECIATION WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (CPSC) was established in 2022 to undertake the process of overseeing the development of a draft comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, CPSC first convened on April 17, 2023 and the Town received final contractual approval from the Department of Environmental Conservation in November 2023; and WHEREAS, CPSC completed an RFP for planning services, recommended MRB Group, and their selection was approved by the Town Board on June 24, 2024; and WHEREAS, MRB and CPSC finalized a Public Involvement Plan (PIP), which the Town Board approved on September 24, 2024; and 5 WHEREAS, MRB led four (4) focus group sessions with key stakeholders to identify strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities related to planned specific elements of the Comprehensive Plan from October 24, 2024 to March 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, CSPC and MRB held a community-wide survey from December 2024 through March 2025, with advertising, including but not limited to, postcards mailed to physical addresses, posters in the community, and Town newsletter distribution; and WHEREAS, CSPC held a Joint Visioning sessions with the Town Board from January-April 2025; and WHEREAS, public open houses to gather community feedback on strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities related to planned specific elements of the Comprehensive Plan were held on March 19, 2025, October 6, 2025, and November 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, CPSC released ~half of the drafted chapters of the Comprehensive Plan in July 2025, with the whole first draft of the Comprehensive Plan released on October 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, additional drafts of the Comprehensive Plan were released on February 2, 2026, and March 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, CPSC held forty (40) public meetings, including twelve (12) public hearings, all of which were available to attend in person and remotely, and which were recorded and posted to the Town’s YouTube channel; and WHEREAS, CPSC voted 7-1 on March 25, 2026 to recommend the committee’s final draft, with 64 amendments made at that meeting, to the Town Board for their further consideration, thereby completing the duties assigned to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board accepts, with appreciation, the draft presented from the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, with the intention of continuing the public review process and soliciting feedback from interested agencies, parties and citizens; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board dissolves the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee effective immediately; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board extends its deep appreciation to the members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for their service to this important project over the last three years, including: Ann DiPetta, Community Member (Chair) Elizabeth Weatherby, Town Board Rep, Agricultural Rep (Vice-Chair) Tai Basilius, Agricultural Rep Diane Cohen, Community Member/Business Rep (resigned in 2026) Rosemarie Hanson, Community Member/Village Rep (resigned in 2024) Karl Klankowski, Community Member/Planning Board Rep/Lake Shore Rep Mo Klein, Planning Board Rep Roxanne Marino, CSAC Rep Karen Meador, Board of Zoning Appeals Rep/Lake Shore Rep Kim Moore, Board of Zoning Appeals Rep/Business Rep Katelin Olson, Town Board Rep, Youth Rep Rebecca Schneider, Planning Board Rep (resigned in 2024) Alison Weaver, Community Member/Business Rep Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-74: TOWN BOARD VACANCY PROCESS AND TENTATIVE TIMELINE WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board has a Town Board member vacancy that it has the discretionary power to fill, effective through December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board intends to run an open and transparent process to fill the vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Supervisor to enact the following plan and tentative timeline, subject to change if needed, as follows: 1. April 14 – Town Board review and adopts an engagement process 65 2. April 24 – Application created; posters, press releases, website landing page created, social media and other information created and posted (Five weeks from this is May 29, the Friday after Memorial Day) 3. May 29 – deadline to submit an application 4. Week of June 1 – opportunity for applicants to meet with Town Supervisor or another town board member for the applicant to ask questions in an informal setting (not an interview; optional for applicants who request it) 5. Week of June 9 – Open House for members of the public to meet and chat with applicants 6. June 23 – Regular Town Board meeting; public interviews of applicants 7. June 26 – Interview recordings shared widely with the public via Town newsletter (posted on YouTube) 8. July 14 – Public hearing for members of the public to share their feedback on who should serve, possible Town Board vote that night Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-75: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND GRANT WRITING SERVICES WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses seeks specialized engineering services for our transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, it is best practice to periodically investigate professional services availability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Design, Project Management and Grant Writing Services is approved (with edits from 4/14 TB mtg), pending final approval from the town attorney and town insurance broker; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or her designee is authorized to release the RFQ as soon as is reasonably feasible. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye 66 Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-76: VEHICLE USE – TOWN HALL FLEET POLICY RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Vehicle Use – Town Hall Fleet Policy as presented. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-77: APPOINTMENT TO THE CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board appoints Karl Klankowski to represent the Town on the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-78: PROCLAMATION TOWN OF ULYSSES ARBOR DAY — APRIL 24, 2026 WHEREAS, trees are essential to the health, beauty, and vitality of our communities — providing clean air, clean water, shade, wildlife habitat, and a sense of place; WHEREAS, trees contribute significantly to the economic well-being of our residents by reducing energy costs, increasing property values, and supporting the natural landscapes that make the Town of Ulysses a desirable place to live and work; WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is fortunate to be surrounded by rich forests, natural areas, and tree-lined landscapes that define our community's character and support our local ecosystems; 67 WHEREAS, the care and planting of trees is a responsibility shared by all residents, and an investment in the well-being of generations to come; WHEREAS, Arbor Day, celebrated nationally and in the State of New York, is a day set aside to recognize the importance of trees and to encourage their planting and care; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses that April 24, 2026 is hereby designated as ARBOR DAY in the Town of Ulysses, and we encourage all residents to celebrate by planting, nurturing, and caring for trees in our homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-79: PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF SMITH WOODS AS A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA WHEREAS, the Paleontological Research Institute (“PRI”) is in the process of donating the property known as Smith Woods to the Town of Ulysses; and WHEREAS, Smith Woods is a unique, old-growth, undeveloped forest that holds important historic and educational opportunities which if negatively impacted by surrounding development could bring harm to its continuation and preservation; and WHEREAS, as part of the donation, the Town is obligated to review and potentially designate said property as a Critical Environmental Area (the “Proposed Action”), as that term is used and defined pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Action appears to be an Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to begin the process of environmental review for the proposed action; 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses preliminarily classifies the Proposed Action as an Unlisted Action and directs the Town Planner to prepare a Part 1 Short Environmental Assessment Form relating to the Proposed Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Planner is directed to prepare a memo recommending particularized reasons for the designation of Smith Woods as a Critical Environmental Area; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Planner is directed to prepare a narrative response to the questions 68 within Part 2 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the Town Board’s review and consideration; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or her designee, each with the support of the Town Planner, are hereby authorized and directed to take all other steps necessary to proceed with the potential designation of Smith Woods as a Critical Environmental Area; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-80: ENCORE PLAYERS PRODUCTION OF 1776 RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board allocates $1000 to the Encore Players for their theatrical production of 1776 in honor of the semiquincentennial. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-81: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as presented from the March 24, 2026 regular meeting. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 69 RESOLUTION 2026-82: BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the 2026 budget modifications as presented. (See Appendix) Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 RESOLUTION 2026-83: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of Vouchers #146-206 in the A-SW Funds totaling $106,129.17. Moved: Manley Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs absent Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-0 Date Adopted: 4/14/26 APRIL 28TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-84: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK WHEREAS, Maureen Foley and Jason Brenner submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over their property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9 (the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, based upon a review of submitted materials, the Town Planner and Attorney for the Town have recommended classification of the Proposed Action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has conducted an uncoordinated review of the Proposed Action in accordance with SEQRA, including review of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (the “SEAF”) Parts 1 and Part 2; and WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the Proposed Action for comment to the Town Planning 70 Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board received comments (see Appendix) regarding the Proposed Action from the following: Town Planning Board Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability Trumansburg Fire Department Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services Department Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action using the criteria set forth in Part 2 of the SEAF, and determined that each question should be answered no or small impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, based upon the review and findings above, hereby determines that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action and will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance is hereby issued in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA Negative Declaration and to take all steps necessary to file and distribute this determination as required by law; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 RESOLUTION 2026-85: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD WHEREAS, Maureen Foley and Jason Brenner submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over their property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9 (the “Property”) (the application hereinafter referred to as the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, access from Taughannock Boulevard to the Property is via a right of way across the lands of adjacent property owners; and 71 WHEREAS, the Property has an existing residential structure on it; and WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the Proposed Action for comment to the Town Planning Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board received comments regarding the Proposed Action as follows: Town Planning Board Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability Trumansburg Fire Department Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services Department Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, classified it as an Unlisted Action, determined that it will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and issued a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance at its meeting of even date herewith; and WHEREAS, based upon recommendations and comments from the above listed departments and agencies, the Town Board finds it in the best interests of the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area as requested by the applicants; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts and incorporates all comments received from the above listed departments and agencies; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes an open development area for the property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9, subject to the following conditions: a. There will be no future subdivision of the Property unless the Planning Board makes a determination that the access is sufficient for any future parcels; 4 b. The right of way granting access to the parcels shall may remain in place; c. Prior to site plan approval and/or the issuance of any building permit, the fire department and ambulance service providing coverage to the Property shall be consulted as to whether the then presently maintained conditions of the right of way and driveway continue to provide suitable emergency service access. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service fail to respond to such request within thirty days of the request being made, site plan approval and/or the building permit, as applicable, may be issued. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service respond within such thirty days that the right of way and/or driveway, as applicable, are not suitable, then the Planning Board or building department, as applicable, shall condition the site plan approval or building permit on the property owner first bringing the right of way access and driveway into suitable condition for the passage and support of a 30 ton emergency vehicle, as certified by an engineer licensed by the State of New York; d. Regular maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing features shall not trigger 72 the need to alter the existing driveway. e. All future deeds and easements for all parcels within this open development area shall contain the following provision: “This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the open development area conditions approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on April 28, 2026.” f. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed by the applicant with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office. All future deeds and easements as referenced above shall also reference the instrument number of this resolution. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 RESOLUTION 2026-86: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1195 TAUGHANNOCK WHEREAS, Scott Weissmann on behalf of Carol S. Weissmann submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over property known as 1195 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-8 (the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, based upon a review of submitted materials, the Town Planner and Attorney for the Town have recommended classification of the Proposed Action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617; and 5 WHEREAS, the Town Board has conducted an uncoordinated review of the Proposed Action in accordance with SEQRA, including review of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (the “SEAF”) Parts 1 and Part 2; and WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the Proposed Action for comment to the Town Planning Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board received comments regarding the Proposed Action from the following: Town Planning Board Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability 73 Trumansburg Fire Department Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services Department Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action using the criteria set forth in Part 2 of the SEAF, and determined that each question should be answered no or small impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, based upon the review and findings above, hereby determines that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action and will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance is hereby issued in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA Negative Declaration and to take all steps necessary to file and distribute this determination as required by law; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 RESOLUTION 2026-87: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA AT 1195 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. WHEREAS, Scott Weissmann on behalf of Carol S. Weissmann submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area on/over property known as 1195 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-8 (the “Property”) (the application hereinafter referred to as the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, access from Taughannock Boulevard to the Property is via a right of way across the lands of adjacent property owners; and WHEREAS, the Property has an existing residential structure on it; and WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the Proposed Action for comment to the Town Planning Board, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Trumansburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board received comments regarding the Proposed Action from the following: 74 Town Planning Board Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability Trumansburg Fire Department Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services Department Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, the Town Board evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, classified it as an Unlisted Action, determined that it will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and issued a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance at its meeting of even date herewith; and WHEREAS, based upon recommendations and comments from the above listed departments and agencies, the Town Board finds it in the best interests of the Town of Ulysses to establish an Open Development Area as requested by the applicants; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts and incorporates all comments received from the above listed departments and agencies; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes an open development area for the property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9, subject to the following conditions: a. There will be no future subdivision of the Property unless the Planning Board makes a determination that the access is sufficient for any future parcels; b. The right of way granting access to the parcels shall may remain in place; c. Prior to site plan approval and/or the issuance of any building permit, the fire 7 department and ambulance service providing coverage to the Property shall be consulted as to whether the then presently maintained conditions of the right of way and driveway continue to provide suitable emergency service access. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service fail to respond to such request within thirty days of the request being made, site plan approval and/or the building permit, as applicable, may be issued. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service respond within such thirty days that the right of way and/or driveway, as applicable, are not suitable, then the Planning Board or building department, as applicable, shall condition the site plan approval or building permit on the property owner first bringing the right of way access and driveway into suitable condition for the passage and support of a 30 ton emergency vehicle, as certified by an engineer licensed by the State of New York; d. Regular maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing features shall not trigger the need to alter the existing driveway. e. All future deeds and easements for all parcels within this open development area shall contain the following provision: “This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the open development area conditions approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on April 28, 2026.” f. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed by the applicant with the Tompkins 75 County Clerk’s office. All future deeds and easements as referenced above shall also reference the instrument number of this resolution. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 RESOLUTION 2026-88: CITIZEN PRUNERS’ CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Citizen Pruners’ Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 RESOLUTION 2026-89: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes as presented from the April 11 and April 14, 2026 meetings. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 4/28/26 MAY 4TH, 2026: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 76 RESOLUTION 2026-90: AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS REGARDING AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT 1191 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses at its meeting on April 28, 2026 established an Open Development Area on/over the property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9 (the “Property”), being that land conveyed by John Gould and Nancy Gould to Jason Brenner and Maureen Foley by Warranty Deed dated June 23, 2022 and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office on July 19, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-08143; and WHEREAS, potential areas of ambiguity in the phrasing of conditions within the resolution establishing said ODA were identified; and WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to clarify such conditions by rescinding its prior approval and again establishing said ODA over the Property; 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses re-affirms its negative declaration as set forth in its Resolution #84 of 2026 concerning environmental review of the Proposed Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board rescinds its Resolution #85 of 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re-establishes an open development area for the property known as 1191 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-9, subject to the following conditions: a. There will be no future subdivision of the Property unless the Planning Board makes a determination that the access is sufficient for any future parcels; b. The right of way granting access to the parcels must remain in place; c. Prior to site plan approval and/or the issuance of any building permit that, in either case, increases residential living space, the fire department and ambulance service providing coverage to the Property shall be consulted as to whether the then presently maintained conditions of the right of way and driveway provide suitable emergency service access or that suitable lake access for such services is available. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service fail to respond to such request within thirty days of the request being made, site plan approval and/or the building permit, as applicable, may be issued. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service respond within such thirty days that emergency services access is not suitable, then the Planning Board or building department, as applicable, shall condition the site plan approval or building permit on the property owner first bringing the right of way access and driveway into suitable condition for the passage and support of a 30 ton emergency vehicle, as certified by an engineer licensed by the State of New York; d. All future deeds and easements for all parcels within this open development area shall contain the following provision: “This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the open development conditions approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on May 5, 2026.” e. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed by the applicant with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office. All future deed and easement transfers as referenced above shall also reference the instrument number of this resolution; and be it further 77 RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/4/26 RESOLUTION 2026-91: AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS REGARDING AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA (ODA) AT 1195 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses at its meeting on April 28, 2026 established an Open Development Area on/over the property known as 1195 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-8 (the “Property”), being that land conveyed by Henry Weissmann to Carol Weissmann by Quitclaim Deed dated December 7, 1992 and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office on January 8, 1993 as Instrument Number 073599-001; and WHEREAS, potential areas of ambiguity in the phrasing of conditions within the resolution establishing said ODA were identified; and WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to clarify such conditions by rescinding its prior approval and again establishing said ODA over the Property; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses re-affirms its negative declaration as set forth in its Resolution #86 of 2026 concerning environmental review of the Proposed Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board rescinds its Resolution #87 of 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re-establishes an open development area for the property known as 1195 Taughannock Boulevard, Tax Parcel No. 30.-3-8, subject to the following conditions: a. There will be no future subdivision of the Property unless the Planning Board makes a determination that the access is sufficient for any future parcels; b. The right of way granting access to the parcels must remain in place; c. Prior to site plan approval and/or the issuance of any building permit that, in either case, increases residential living space, the fire department and ambulance service providing coverage to the Property shall be consulted as to whether the then presently maintained conditions of the right of way and driveway provide suitable emergency service access or that suitable lake access for such services is available. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service fail to respond to such request within thirty days of the request being made, site plan approval and/or the building permit, as applicable, may be issued. In the event the fire department and/or ambulance service respond within such thirty days that emergency services access is not suitable, then the Planning Board or building department, as applicable, shall condition the site plan approval or building permit on the property owner first bringing the right of way access and driveway into suitable 78 condition for the passage and support of a 30 ton emergency vehicle, as certified by an engineer licensed by the State of New York; d. All future deeds and easements for all parcels within this open development area shall contain the following provision: “This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the open development conditions approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on May 5, 2026.” e. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed by the applicant with the Tompkins County Clerk’s office. All future deed and easement transfers as referenced above shall also reference the instrument number of this resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/4/26 MAY 12TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION 2026-92: DESIGNATING JULY 2 – JULY 11 “CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM DAYS” IN TOWN OF ULYSSES, NEW YORK WHEREAS, Delegates to the Second Continental Congress from 12 colonies voted to dissolve political bands with Great Britain on JULY 2, 1776, with New York delegates abstaining; and, WHEREAS, Delegates to the Second Continental Congress from 12 colonies voted to approve the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and ordered it printed and dispersed on JULY 4, 1776, with New York delegates abstaining; and, WHEREAS, the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE was printed overnight with two names, John Hancock, president of Congress, and Chas. Thomson, secretary, by Printer to Congress John Dunlap and ready for sending on JULY 5 and 6, 1776; and, WHEREAS, General in Chief George Washington received the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and ordered it read to Continental Army brigades in New York City on JULY 9, 1776; and, WHEREAS, the New York Provincial Assembly approved the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and ordered it published “with Beat of Drum” in Westchester County on JULY 11, 1776; and, WHEREAS, John Adams, delegate from Massachusetts Bay Colony and one of the Committee of Five who drafted the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE wrote to his wife Abigail on JULY 3, 79 1776 that, “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. - I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”; and, WHEREAS, 28 Revolutionary War veterans settled in Town of Ulysses, among them Trumansburg founder Abner Treman and Jacksonville founder Jeptha Lee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board hereby designates July 2 – July 11, 2026 as “CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM DAYS” in the Town of Ulysses; and be It FURTHER RESOLVED that residents in the Town of Ulysses are encouraged to celebrate with readings of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and other acts of commemoration in accordance with conscience, belief, and applicable law. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Olson Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/12/26 RESOLUTION 2026-93: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes from the April 28 meeting as amended and the May 5, 2026 meeting as presented. Moved: Boggs Seconded: Olson Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/12/26 RESOLUTION 2026-94: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of Vouchers #207-252 in the A-SW Funds totaling $87,990.37. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye 80 Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/12/26 MAY 26TH, 2026: TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION #95 OF 2026: LIST OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMP PLAN DRAFT 1. Resolved, replace on pages 9 & 57, the bullet “Low- Density Residential…” with the following: “Low-Density Residential land use focuses on housing and complementary uses at a low-density residential scale, predominantly reflecting existing residential uses in areas of the town without existing public water and/or sewer facilities, and which are not anticipated to have these services during the term of this plan.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 2. Resolved, amend on page 11, the “Goals”: “Respond to community survey dissatisfaction with the range of housing options available in Ulysses by providing sufficient….”; and adding an additional sentence at the end of the housing paragraph before the Goals section “During the community survey, the town discovered dissatisfaction with the range of housing options.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 3. Resolved, amend on page 15 & 187, the Objective “Work with Town leadership” to state the following: “Work with Town leadership, key stakeholders, and residents to explore options for expanding municipal water services in areas of the Town that are appropriate for increased residential or business development. Particular emphasis should be in areas where existing Town-owned or Village-owned infrastructure is available and where replacements, extensions, and corrections would improve infrastructure systems.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby 81 Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 4-7. Resolved, on page 19 and 248, remove “e.g., the Blue Zone, etc”. Resolved, on page 20, correct the typo in the first goal bullet point, replacing it with “Collaborate with” Resolved, on page 21, correct the typo in the first bullet, by adding a period between “character” and Redevelopment. Resolved, on page 22, amend the Town Board members to include Tom Knipe and include Town Supervisor after Katelin Olson, and Town Staff to amend or include: Lucky Lucas, Youth Development Lori Asperschlager, Administrative Assistant Blixy Taetzsch, Town Budget Officer and Bookkeeper Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 8. Resolved, on page 32, to add the following language after the sentence that begins “The steering committee also developed…”: “The survey link was widely distributed between December 2024 and March 2025 via mailings, posters, community events and the Town’s newsletter, website, and social media.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 9. Resolved, on page 32, add the following sentence after the sentence that starts “The comprehensive plan committee collected…”: “The survey respondent age-breakdown closely reflected the demographic distribution of the Town’s population.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye 82 Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 10. Resolved, on page 34, add the following after the sentence that starts, “Over the next five years…”: When household sizes decrease, stay stable or slightly increase, more housing is necessary for the Town’s population. NO ACTION TAKEN 11-14. Resolved, throughout the document that Salo Habitat is changed to “Habitat Nature Preserve (Town- owned)”. Resolved, on page 66, replace “County Fairgrounds” with “Trumansburg Fairgrounds (privately-owned)” Resolved, remove the mini-land use maps on pages 67, 68, 71 and 72 because they’re too small to read. Resolved, on page 73, fix the spacing typo on the Objective. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 15-16. Resolved, on page 74, to clarify the first sentence of the LR-P-2.1.1, with the follow…. Resolved, on page 74, to replace LR -P-2.1.2 with “Explore development rights and land conservation approaches with the Finger Lakes Land Trust and other regional partners.” NO ACTION TAKEN 17. Resolved, on page 77, to include the Tompkins County 2024 Housing Snapshot in the list of planning efforts, etc. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 83 18. Resolved, to amend, on page 82, include the following after “…the Town’s population an estimated 4,884.”: “Over the next five years, the number of households is expected to remain stable or slightly increase. When household sizes decrease, more housing is necessary for the Town’s population to stay stable or slightly increase,”; and be it Further resolved, include the citation of the data cited on page 34 that relates to household sizes and projected growth. NO ACTION TAKEN 19-23. Resolved, on page 84, to fix the spacing issue between “transportation” and “safety” in the first paragraph. Resolved, on page 87, to fix the resolution of the chart. Resolved, on page 89, the fix the resolution of the two charts. Resolved, on page 89, to amend the typo of “2000’s” to “2000s”. Resolved, on page 96, to amend the typo in the first line, where the comma has a gap from “2023.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 24-29. Resolved, on page 101, to amend H-P-1.2.1 to insert, after “Work,” “with county and regional partners”. Resolved, on page 103, to add a policy (the first one for Object H-O-1.5) to develop and adopt sustainability goals for new construction based on New York State standards. Resolved, on page 103, to amend H-P-1.5.1 to add “ and explore streamlining the review process for these specific designs.” Resolved, on page 103, to amend H-P-1.5.3 to add “and other similar types of higher density subdivisions.” Resolved, on page 104, to standardize the font size of the policies. Resolved, include a chart in the appendix that lists the tax parcel # of privately owned properties under conservation easements. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 84 30. Resolved that when changes are made to language of goal, objectives, policies sections, that change is carried over to the appendices. Moved: Weatherby Seconded: Olson Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 31. Resolved, on page 125, to strike the sentence that starts with “These homes have a higher likelihood of containing…”. NO ACTION TAKEN 32. Resolved, on page 125, add “Southern Tier” after the region Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 33-34. Resolved, on page 134, ED-P-1.1.5, to strike “Financial” and just say “Provide support…” Resolved, on page 137, ED-P-2.2.2 to replace “fill” with “maintain”. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby 8 Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 35-42. Resolved, on page 139, to amend ED-P-4.1.2 to add “medium density areas on the Future Land Use map” to the list of necessary improvement. Resolved, on page 151, to improve the resolution of the map. Resolved, on page 154, to improve the resolution of the map. Resolved, on page 157, to improve the resolution of the map. Resolved, on page 159, to improve the resolution of the map. Resolved, on page 160, to improve the resolution of the map. 85 Resolved, on page 162 and 163 and 164, to improve the resolution of the charts and map. Resolved, on page 180, to improve the resolution of the map. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 43-51. Resolved, on page 182, to replace “Grassroots Festival Music Park” with “Trumansburg Fairgrounds”. Resolved, on page 182, to remove “Juniper Manor Retirement Community” from the “Healthcare” category, and be it Further resolved, to add “local dental and optical practices” to this category, and FURTHER resolved to add an “Affordable Senior Housing” category and add “Juniper Manor Retirement Community” and “Village Grove at Crescent Way” to that category. Resolved, on page 187, to strike section CU-1.1.3, as the town does not handle the permitting for wells and septic systems. Resolved, on page 191, amend CU-P-3.2.3, as follows: “Continue to support the Village’s in hiring fulltime firefighters…” Resolved, on page 199 and 203, to improve the resolution of the maps. Resolved, on page 207, to amend “committee” to “committees”. (i.e. plural) Resolved, on page 209, to amend EN-P-2.1.8 to read: “Explore the feasibility of expanding or replacing public water systems in an effort to…” Resolved, on page 210, to amend EN-P-3.1.4 to include “Smith Woods”. Resolved, on page 210, to add a policy to “Develop a master plan for Smith Woods to guide long-term care.” Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley 9 Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 52-59. Resolved, page 226, add a policy to create a Climate Action Plan numbered CRP 2.1.1, and highlight in Executive Summary Resolved, to bring the Climate Change and Resiliency Chapter forward, either after the Introduction or after the Land Use chapter. Resolved, on page 238, to strike “Town of Ulysses” before “Youth Services” Resolved, on page 241, to amend “Boy Scouts of America” to “Scouting America.” Resolved, on page 245, CW-P-1.1.4 to strike “Ulysses Square.” 86 Resolved, throughout the document, to change “3 Falls” to “Three Falls.” Resolved, on page 247, to include the Ithaca City School District to CW-P-4.1.5. Resolved, throughout the document, to authorize MRB Group to fix grammatical errors and typos that do not impact the content of the document. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs nay Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 3-1 RESOLUTION 2026-96: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF SMITH WOODS AS A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses is considering the designation of Smith Woods as a Critical Environmental Area pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that Smith Woods may possess one or more characteristics warranting designation as a Critical Environmental Area, including exceptional or unique natural setting, ecological sensitivity, and recreational and educational value, as outlined in a memorandum from the Town Planner dated May 7, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to hold a public hearing with respect to the proposed designation of Smith Woods as a Critical Environmental Area. 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 proposed designation of Smith Woods as a Critical 10 Environmental Area on July 14, 2026 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; and it is further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Manley Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/26/26 87 RESOLUTION 2026-97: AUTHORIZATION TO FLY THE PRIDE FLAG RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Town Supervisor or her designee to put up the PRIDE flag, per the Town’s Flag Policy, for June 1-30, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Weatherby Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/26/26 RESOLUTION 2026-98: Resolved that the Town Supervisor is authorized to approve the application for The Highly Connected to vend at Grassroots. Cannabis Showcase Event Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/26/26 RESOLUTION 2026-99: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the meeting minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting as presented. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 5/26/26