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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 Index of Resolutions.pdfContents Contents............................................................................................................................ JANUARY 9, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ..................................................... 1. Organizational Requirements for 2001................................................................... 2. Town Board Appointments And Foregoing Budget Modifications For 2000............ 3. SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTION REAL PROPERTY........ JANUARY 10, 2001 Joint Town Board & Planning Board Zoning Work Session ................ JANUARY 17, 2001 SPECIALTOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................... FEBRUARY 13, 2001 Regular Town Board Meeting......................................................... 4. Appropriation Of Funds For Water District#3........................................................ 5. SPCA -"Spay Day"2001.......................................................................................... MARCH 13, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ..................................................... APRIL 10, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD........................................................................ 6. George Frantz's Proposal To Assist Updating Zoning Ordinance ............................. 7. TCMO Meeting: April 17th.................................................................................... APRIL 28, 2001 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING........................................................... 8. HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ................................................... 9. Surplus Equipment................................................................................................ 10. Legality Of The County's Right To Disregard Our Local Land Use Regulations....... APRIL 8, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.......................................................... 11. PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARK OCHS................................................. 12. Atlantic Inland To Perform Electrical Inspections In The Town Of Ulysses............ 13. Agreement With Barton & Loguidice For Engineering Work For Water District #3 14. Contract with George Frantz Professional Planner ................................................ 15. Fire and Disaster communication system............................................................ June 12, 2001 Regular Town Board................................................................................ 16. Temporary 35 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit Signs On Glenwood Road .................... 17. Water District #3 Map Plan Report...................................................................... 18. Letter OF Intent -To Form A Water District........................................................... 19. Phase 1A of a Cultural Resources Survey............................................................. .2 .2 .2 .4 .6 .7 .7 .7 .7 .7 .8 .8 .8 .8 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 20. Establish 2 M.E.O. and 1 Deputy Town Highway Superintendent positions..............................12 JUNE 25, 2001 SPECIALTOWN BOARD MEETING............................................................................... 12 21. Public Hearing On The Proposed Zoning Change For Parcel #S 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 And 14-3-18.2 To Be Changed To A B1 Business District........................................................................................ 12 JULY 10, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NO RESOLUTIONS JULY 24, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING 12 12 12 22. Proposed Zoning Change For Tax Parcels 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 And 14-3-18.2 ............................ 12 23. Part II Of The S.E.Q.R. E.A.F. For The Zoning Change................................................................ 13 24. Re -Zoning OfTaughannock Farms Inn..................................................................................... 13 Contents 2001 INDEX OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 9, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 1. Organizational Requirements for 2001 BE IT RESOLVED Regular Monthly Board meetings of the Ulysses Town Board will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY. Board review of monthly claims will begin at 7:00 PM prior to each scheduled Regular Board Meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the designated news media is advised of the foregoing schedule and those meeting notices are posted in accordance with the open meeting law, on the clerk's bulletin board. BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of 34.5 cents per mile shall be paid to Town Officials and employees conducting official business and driving their personal vehicles and that such mileage shall be reported on the appropriate forms provided. BE IT RESOLVED the Highway Superintendent is authorized to incur expenses not to exceed $3000.00 for repairs and maintenance of highway equipment without prior Board approval. BE IT RESOLVED the Building and Maintenance Chairman be authorized to incur expenses not to exceed $1000.00 for emergency repairs and maintenance following established procurement policy procedures. BE IT RESOLVED the following bond undertakings for Town Officials is hereby approved as follows: A. Town Clerk/Tax Collector $250,000 B. Justices (2) 4,000 C. Court Clerical 4,000 D. Code Enforcement Officer 1,000 E. Highway Superintendent 1,000 F. Town Supervisor 500,000 G. Deputy Supervisor 15,000 H. Deputy Town Clerk 15,000 BE IT RESOLVED in lieu of the report required by Town Law Section. 29(10), the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to submit to the Town Clerk a copy of his annual report to the State Comptroller and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to be published in accordance with the law. BE IT RESOLVED the Ithaca Journal and/or The Trumansburg Free Press shall be and are hereby designated as the official Town publications. BE IT RESOLVED the Tompkins County Trust Company 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 as outlined in the Towns investment policy. BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay in advance of audit of claims for utilities, postage and contractual agreements which if delayed may result in loss of discounts or the accrual of service charges. BE IT RESOLVED the following is the schedule of salaries and wages for 2000: ELECTED OFFICIALS: Town Supervisor Town Council (4) Town Clerk/Collector Highway Superintendent Town Justice (2) APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Supervisor Bookkeeper Zoning Officer 6458 yr 3005.50 (ea) yr 35427 yr 41818 yr 11530(ea)yr 9.32/hr negotiated as needeD 14828 yr 13256yr Justice Clerical 23528 yr Planning Zoning Clerk 9.32/pH Deputy Highway Superintendent 15.36/pH Highway Employees 14.86/pH BE IT RESOLVED all employees shall turn in a time card by the end of the last day of the pay period, salaried employees shall do the same stating time used for vacation, sick time, holiday or other time off to maintain accurate records of benefit time used. No pay will be issued without the presence of a time card. BE IT RESOLVED any individual wishing to be on the agenda, advise the Supervisor of that intent at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. BE IT RESOLVED any individual having any special needs and wishing to attend a meeting please advise the Town Clerk of the special requirements at least one week prior to the meeting. (ADA) 2. Town Board Appointments And Foregoing Budget Modifications For 2000. THE FOLLOWING ARE SUPERVISOR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2000 A. Town Historian Esther Northrup B. Deputy Supervisor Carolyn Duddleston C. Liaison to Highway Dept. Bob Weatherby D. Building Maintenance Doug Austic E. Liaison to Library Andrew Hillman F. Liaison to Village BD. Doug Austic G. Liaison to Justice CT Carolyn Duddleston APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE BOARD FOR 2000 A. Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun B. Deputy Zoning Officer John Fahs C. Deputy Code Enforcement Contract Village D. Planning Board Chair George Kennedy E. Bookkeeper Doug Austic F. Zoning Board Chair George Tselekis G. Rep. Human Services Coal table for conformation H. Board of Assessment Review (2) Stover / Duddleston I. Election Custodians (2) Bennett / Northrup J. Cleaning Contract Laurie MacCheyne K. County Youth Bureau Rep. Ben Curtis L. Joint Youth Comm. Liaison Andy Hillman M. Rep. Cable Commission Ben Curtis N. Town Attorney Bruce D. Wilson 0. Public Access Rep. Ben Curtis P. Tompkins Community Org Vacant Q. EMC Jean Foley R. Planning Federation Rep. Need Planning Board M S. Intermunicipal Recreation. Rep. Michele Vonderweidt T. Reps. To Joint Youth Comm. U. Planning Board Member V. Ithaca/Tompkins Transportation Council Planning Comm. Ithaca/Tompkins Transportation Council Policy Comm. X. TC Emergency / Disaster Comm. Y. Trumansburg Fair Board Liaison Z. Liaison Fire/Ambulance 2000 -YEAR END BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FUND ACCOUNT A1010.4 A1110.1 A1220.1 A1410.1 A1450.1 A1620.4 A1670.4 A5010.1 A5182.4 A9030.8 A9040.8 A9055.8 A9060.8 A1990.4 A1420.4 A1910.8 A7310.4 TOWN BOARD CE COURT PE SUPERVISOR PE TOWN CLERK PE ELECTIONS CE BUILDINGS CE PRINT AND MAILING H.W. SUPER. PE STREET LIGHTING SOCIAL SECURITY WORK. COMP. DIS. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE TOTAL INCREASE CONTINGENCY ATTNY. FOR TOWN NYS RETIREMENT YOUTH PROGRAMS TOTAL DECREASE BLDG. INSP. PE ZONING PE PLANNING CE NYS RETIREMENT WORK. COMP. HEALTH INSURANCE TOTAL INCREASE CHANGE Debra Austic / Vonderweidt Table to next month Sue A. Poelvoorde Doug Austic Fire Dept. Rep. Robert Weatherby Carolyn Duddleston INCREASE BY 1014.85 INCREASE BY 25.98 INCREASE BY .04 INCREASE BY 2131 INCREASE BY 1874.96 INCREASE BY 4881.41 INCREASE BY 5334.52 INCREASE BY .16 INCREASE BY 256.74 INCREASE BY 461.92 INCREASE BY 182.66 INCREASE BY 92.05 INCREASE BY 1879.67 DECREASE BY 5000 DECREASE BY 4900 DECREASE BY 4217.94 DECREASE BY 4018.02 INCREASE BY .26 INCREASE BY 140.05 INCREASE BY 17516.66 INCREASE BY 62.68 INCREASE BY 3.74 INCREASE BY 576.36 $18,135.96 $18,135.96 $18,299.75 B1990.4 CONTINGENCY B3620.4 BLDG. INSP. CE B8010.4 ZONING CE B8020.1 PLANNING PE B9030.8 SOCIAL SECURITY B955 APPROP. FUND BAL DA5130.1 MACHINERY REP. PE DA5130.4 MACHINERY REP. CE DA5140.1 BURSH&WEEDS PE DA9040.8 WORK. COMP DA 9060.8 HEALT INSURANCE TOTAL INCREASE DA5142.1 DA5148.1 �C•1'1: 1C•fee DB5112.2 TOWN SNOW PE SNOW REMOVAL OG PE TOTAL DECREASE WORK. COMP. HEALTH INSURANCE TOTAL INCREASE PERM. IMP. EQ TOTAL DECREASE DECREASE BY 1720 DECREASE BY 63.32 DECREASE BY 89.28 DECREASE BY 2228.98 DECREASE BY 149.51 INCREASE BY14048.66 INCREASE BY 4214.06 INCREASE BY 3843.96 INCREASE BY 6702.71 INCREASE BY 961.80 INCREASE BY 1311.04 DECREASE BY 8516.78 DECREASE BY 8516.79 INCREASE BY 936.80 INCREASE BY 1311.04 DECREASEBY 2247.84 $17,033.57 $17,033.57 $2,247.84 $2,247.84 3. SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTION REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has established a maximum income real property tax exemption eligibility level, pursuant to Section 467 & Section 459 of the Real Property Tax Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board extended eligibility by establishing a sliding scale of exemption percentages for those with income between $20,500 and $28,899 pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution establishing a maximum income exemption level for persons 65 years of age or older and disabled persons adopted pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 467 & Section 459, are amended to read as follows: ANNUAL INCOME PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION SENIOR & DISABILITY $0 ->$20,500 50% $20,501->$21,499 45% $21,500->$22,499 40% $22,500->$23,499 35% $23,500->$24,399 30% $24,400->$25,299 25% $25,300->$26,199 20% $26,200->$27,099 15% $27,100->$27,999 10% $28,000->$28,899 5% JANUARY 10, 2001 Joint Town Board & Planning Board Zoning Work Session Zoning Work Session JANUARY 17, 2001 SPECIALTOWN BOARD MEETING Review Of Zoning/Sub-Division FEBRUARY 13, 2001 Regular Town Board Meeting 4. Appropriation Of Funds For Water District #3 WHEREAS, the Town has already expended funds in the initial investigation of the formation of Water District #3; and WHEREAS, public sentiment in the proposed district is favorable to the district formation; and WHEREAS, additional engineering and legal work must be done prior to and to enable the district formation; Now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses that: additional funds be appropriated up to a total of sixty -thousand ($60,000) dollars, subject to a permissive referendum, to be used to complete mapping, engineering and legal services needed for the formation of the proposed water district. S. SPCA -"Spay Day" 2001 WHEREAS, dogs and cats give companionship to and share the homes of over 50,000,00 individuals in the United States; and WHEREAS, one un -spayed cat and her offspring can produce420,000 more cats in seven years and one un -spayed dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 more dogs in six years; and WHEREAS, humane societies and shelters euthanize six to eight million dogs and cats each year, although many of them are healthy and adoptable, simply because there are not enough good homes; and WHEREAS, the problem of companion animal overpopulation costs the taxpayers of this country millions of dollars annually through animal control programs aimed at coping with the millions of unwanted dogs and cats; and WHEREAS, spaying and neutering dogs and cats has been shown to drastically reduce the dog and cat overpopulation; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, human societies, national and local animal protection organizations have worked together to ensure the spaying or neutering of more than 100,000 companion animals through "Spay Day USA" in 2000; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, humane societies, national and local animal protection organizations have joined together to advocate the spaying or neutering of companion animals on "Spay Day USA" in 2001: Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses that February 27, 2001 is designated "Spay Day USA". The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the Town of Ulysses to observe the day be having their own cats or dogs spayed or neutered or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person's cat or dog. MARCH 13, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NO RESOLUTIONS APRIL 10, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD 6. George Frantz's Proposal To Assist Updating Zoning Ordinance Mr. Frantz's proposal to assist the Town in updating its Zoning Ordinance. 7. TCMO Meeting: April 17th Supervisor Austic to attend a meeting to determine why the Tompkins County Personnel Department needs the Town's certified payroll information. Approve the expenditure of $10 in monies to allow Supervisor Austic to attend this meeting. APRIL 28, 2001 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 8. HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES FROM THE TOWN OF ULYSSES HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 1991 AUTO CAR 10 WHEELER TRACTOR WITH A SNOW PLOW PACKAGE AND 11' STAINLESS STEEL SPREADER IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York at a special meeting thereof held on the 28th day of April, 2001, duly adopted pursuant to section 64(14) of the Town Law, a resolution subject to a permissive referendum, the purpose of which is to purchase above mentioned truck from the Tompkins Highway Department for the Ulysses Town Highway Department not to exceed $27,500. 9. Surplus Equipment RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses declares that the 1981 Mack 10 -wheeler tractor with a 12 ft. spreader, 315+HP engine, and 10 speed transmission and the Fifth wheel from the 1991 Autocar are surplus equipment and authorize Highway Superintendent Meeker to consign them in the upcoming auction. 10. Legality Of The County's Right To Disregard Our Local Land Use Regulations. WHEREAS: The State of New York has, by statute, given towns and villages the authority to adopt and enforce land use regulations, and WHEREAS: Tompkins County has indicated its intent to disregard local land use regulations based on its alleged right to do so, and WHEREAS: The Ulysses Town Board disagrees with the right of Tompkins County to disregard local land use regulations when initiating county projects, therefore BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Ulysses Town Board agrees to join with other towns and villages of Tompkins County to seek a decision from the court as to the legality of the county's right to disregard our local land use regulations. APRIL 8, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 1.1. PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARK OCHS BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoint Mark Ochs to the Ulysses Planning Board to serve a term of seven years commencing immediately and expiring December 31St, 2007. 12. Atlantic Inland To Perform Electrical Inspections In The Town Of Ulysses. BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses allows Atlantic Inland to perform electrical inspections in the Town of Ulysses. Further resolve that a contract clause mandating that property owners must work with the same contractor, either NYS Board of Fire Underwriters or Atlantic Inland throughout the entirety of their projects. 13. Agreement With Barton & Loguidice For Engineering Work For Water District #3 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorize Supervisor Austic to sign the agreement with Barton & Loguidice for engineering work for the Town of Ulysses Water District #3 at a cost of $23,700 with an additional $4000 allowance for Phase 1A CRS as stated in the agreement. 14. Contract with George Frantz Professional Planner BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Supervisor Austic to sign the contract with George Frantz in the amount of $17,835 for professional planning assistance for the purpose of revising the Town of Ulysses Zoning Ordinance. 15. Fire and Disaster communication system WHEREAS: the Ulysses Town Board resolved at the regular Town Board meeting of July 7, 1997 to renumber house numbers in the Town on Iradell Road, and WHEREAS: It appears that Ulysses was the only municipality approached about the problem our four - digit system creates for the Fire and Disaster Office, and WHEREAS: Problems have been found in other municipalities, related or not to the four -digit system, and these problems may need to be addressed also, and WHEREAS: The program being used by the Fire and Disaster Coordinator is quite old and may be outdated, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT: The Ulysses Town Board revoke its motion of July 8th, 1997 and begin working with other municipalities to solve the problems that exist by whatever means practicable, and to ask county officials to investigate the possibility of a program upgrade which would accept a combination of numbering systems. As other municipalities may change to an upgraded numbering system, the Fire and Disaster communication system should be able to adapt to ensure the safety of all County residents. June 12, 2001 Regular Town Board 16. Temporary 35 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit Signs On Glenwood Road WHEREAS, The Town has received complaints from the Ithaca Yacht Club about fast moving cars on Glenwood Road, and WHEREAS, the Yacht Club's summer youth program begins shortly, adding to their concern, and WHEREAS, New York State Law Article 30, Section 1180f allows for the reduction of speed in a construction zone by no more than 20 miles per hour, and WHEREAS, Glenwood Road is located within the detour established by NYS DOT for the reconstruction of the Glenwood Creek Bridge on NYS Route 89, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the highway superintendent to install temporary 35 mile per hour speed limit signs on Glenwood Road for the duration of the Route 89 bridge construction project. 17. Water District #3 Map Plan Report WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Town Board has determined that the Town of Ulysses Water District Number 3 should be formed, WHEREAS, at the direction of the Board, the Town's Engineers, Barton & Loguidice, P.C., have been authorized to prepare a Draft Map, Plan and Report WHEREAS, said Report is intended to delineate proposed distribution system facilities, options, and estimated costs for construction; and WHEREAS, the Project is an "action" as defined by the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and WHEREAS, a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) must be completed and circulated to all Involved Agencies for establishing the Town Board as "Lead Agency" in accordance with 6NYCRR Part 617.6 for the purpose of conducting a SEQRA/SERP review of the Project; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board to assume the role of "Lead Agency" for purposes of Project environmental review. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that Barton & Loguidice, P.C., as Engineers to the Town, be authorized to prepare Part I of the Full Environmental Assessment Form; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to sign the Full Environmental Assessment Form; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this Board will circulate said Full Environmental Assessment Form to the following "Involved Agencies" under cover of the attached "Notice of Intent to Establish Lead Agency" letter for purposes of establishing Lead Agency status under SEQRA/SERP: NYS Departments of Environmental Conservation, Health, Environmental Facilities Corporation, Transportation, Agriculture and Markets, and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Tompkins County Offices of Health, Planning and Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board; Town of Ithaca and City of Ithaca, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, together with the Town Board, and the Town's Engineers are hereby authorized to take all actions, serve all notices, and complete all documents in order to give full force and effect to this determination. 18. Letter OF Intent -To Form A Water District BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a preliminary letter of intent notifying the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets of the Town's intent to form a water district, a portion of which will be located within an agriculture district. 19. Phase 1A of a Cultural Resources Surve',,' BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby authorizes Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to proceed with Phase IA of the Cultural Resources Survey. 20. Establish 2 M.E.O. and 1 Deputy Town Highway Superintendent positions BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby establishes two Machine Equipment Operator positions and one Deputy Town Highway Superintendent position, in the Town, and FURTHER, authorizes the Town Supervisor to notify the Tompkins County Personnel Department of this resolution. JUNE 25, 2001 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 21. Public Hearing On The Proposed Zoning Change For Parcel #S 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 And 14-3-18.2 To Be Changed To A 131 Business District RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses sets a Public Hearing for July 24th, 2001 at 7 PM in the Town Hall 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY for the purpose of hearing public comments on the proposed zoning change for parcel #s 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 and 14-3-18.2 to be changed to a B1 Business District as stated in Article IV, Section 3A of the Ulysses Zoning Ordinance. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will review the SEQR for this change. JULY 10, 2001 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NO RESOLUTIONS JULY 24, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING 22. Proposed Zoning Change For Tax Parcels 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 And 14-3-18.2 WHEREAS, The Town Board has reviewed Part I of the S.E.Q.R. E.A.F. for the change of zoning for the Taughannock Farms Inn properties (tax parcel numbers 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 and 14-3- 18.2) from residential to commercial, and found that this part of the E.A.F. addresses all of their concerns, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Ulysses hereby accepts Part I of the S.E.Q.R. E.A.F. as prepared by Mr. Alex Rachun, Code Enforcement Officer. 23. Part II Of The S.E.Q.R. E.A.F. For The Zoning Change WHEREAS, this notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, as Lead Agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared, and BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has determined this project to be a Type I Action, and has made a Negative Declaration. 24. Re -Zoning Of Taughannock Farms Inn WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses for a public hearing to be held by said Board at a Regular Board Meeting to hear all interested parties on a proposed Local Zoning Ordinance intended to re -zone Taughannock Farms Inn to a business district under Tax Parcels 14-1-11, 14-3-18.1 and 14-3-18.2, being converted from residential use to a B-1 zone. WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published in the Ithaca Journal and the Trumansburg Free Press, the official newspapers of the Town pursuant to Town Law; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on July 24th, 2001 at the Town Hall of Ulysses and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed ordinance, or any part thereof, and there was no opposition thereto; and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning, pursuant to Section 239m of the General Municipal Law, did not have objection to said re -zone to B-1; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of said proposed ordinance would not have a significant effect upon the environment as a type 1 action; and WHEREAS, said re -zoning is consistent with the Town's new Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, after due deliberation, finds it in the best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Re -Zoning Ordinance Amendment; and NOW THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts the Re -Zoning of Taughannock Farms Inn and lands set forth in the application, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to enter said Local Ordinance in the minutes of this meeting and in the Local Ordinance Records Book of the Town of Ulysses, and to give due notice of the adoption of said local ordinance by publication pursuant to Town Law.