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INDEX OF 2018 RESOLUTIONS
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INDEX OF 2018 RESOLUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1
January 4th, 2018: Organizational Town Board Meeting ..................................................................................... 8
*Resolution 2018-1: Dates Of Meetings ............................................................................................................ 8
*Resolution 2018-2: Media ................................................................................................................................. 9
*Resolution 2018-3: Minutes .............................................................................................................................. 9
*Resolution 2018-4: Mileage .............................................................................................................................. 9
*Resolution 2018-5: Petty Cash ....................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution 2018-6: Crime Coverage................................................................................................................ 10
*Resolution 2018-7: Financial Report ............................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution 2018-8: Financial Reconciliations .................................................................................................. 11
*Resolution 2018-9: Financial Institutions ........................................................................................................ 11
*Resolution 2018-10: Financial Audit ............................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2018-11: Procurement Policy ....................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2018-12: Establishment of Pay Periods and Salaries .................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2018-13: Pay Rates ....................................................................................................................... 13
*Resolution 2018-14: Time Records ................................................................................................................. 14
*Resolution 2018-15: Town Board Member Liaisons ....................................................................................... 15
*Resolution 2018-16: Town Board Appointments ............................................................................................ 15
*Resolution 2018-17: Highway- Shared Service Agreements ........................................................................... 17
*Resolution 2018-18: Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals .............................................................. 17
*Resolution 2018-19: Attorney ......................................................................................................................... 19
*Resolution 2018-20: Information Tech Services ............................................................................................ 19
*Resolution 2018-21: Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 19
*Resolution 2018-22: Policies ........................................................................................................................... 20
*Resolution 2018-23: Records Management Officer ........................................................................................ 20
*Resolution 2018-24: Gifts ................................................................................................................................ 20
*Resolution 2018-25: Approval Of 2018 Fee Schedule .................................................................................... 21
*Resolution 2018-26: Mandatory Justice Schooling ......................................................................................... 23
*Resolution 2018-28: Distribution Of Minutes ................................................................................................. 24
*Resolution 2018-29: Committees Appointed by the Town Board .................................................................. 24
JANUARY 9TH, 2018 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................... 25
*Resolution 2018-30: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 25
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*Resolution 2018-31: Authorization To Renew Randall + West Contract ........................................................ 26
*Resolution 2018-32: Authorization To Sign Letter Of Intent To Purchase Highway Equipment .................... 26
*Resolution 2018-33: Sustainability Project ..................................................................................................... 26
*Resolution 2018-34: Hours Of The Highway Dept. ......................................................................................... 26
*Resolution 2018-35: Authorization For Town Supervisor To Sign Cleaning Contract ..................................... 27
*Resolution 2018-36 Acceptance Of Organizational Meeting Resolutions: ..................................................... 27
*Resolution 2018-37: Approval Of Minutes- 12/12/17 .................................................................................... 27
*Resolution 2018-38: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................... 28
*Resolution 2018-39: Pre-Approval Of Specific Contracts For The Town Of Ulysses In 2018 .......................... 28
*Resolution 2018-40: Approval Of Claims ........................................................................................................ 29
JANUARY 23RD, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................ 29
*Resolution 2018-41: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................ 29
*Resolution 2018-42: Amendments Of Town Of Ulysses Zoning Development Districts #8 Moore’s Marine
And #9 Flo-Tech:................................................................................................................................................ 30
*Resolution 2018-43: Letter Of Support For Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Water Organization
(CLWIO) ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
*Resolution 2018-44: Appointment Of Safety Committee Members .............................................................. 33
*Resolution 2018-45: Personnel Policy Clarifications ....................................................................................... 34
*Resolution 2018-46: Sidewalk Maintenance Agreement With The Village .................................................... 34
*Resolution 2018-47: Approval Of Agreement With NYSEG For Streetlight Contract ..................................... 34
*Resolution 2018-48: Appointment Of EMC Representative And Alternate .................................................... 35
*Resolution 2018-49: Approval Of Minutes- 1/4/18 STB And 1/9/18 ............................................................. 35
*Resolution 2018-50: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................... 35
*Resolution 2018-51: Authorization To Change Sale Price On Old Church ...................................................... 36
FEBRUARY 13th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................. 36
*Resolution 2018-52: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 36
*Resolution 2018-53: Introducing the Proposed Local Law to Amend Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) And
§212-118 I (2) Re: Development Districts 8 And 9 ............................................................................................ 36
*Resolution 2018-54: Scheduling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law to Amend Zoning §212-118 H (1-3)
And §212-118 I (2)8 Re: Development Districts 8 And 9 .................................................................................. 37
*Resolution 2018-55: Clarification of Section 603 of the Personnel Policy ...................................................... 38
*Resolution 2018-56: Acknowledging The Audit Of The Justice Courts Were Completed ............................... 38
*Resolution 2018-57: Agreement With Village Of Trumansburg To Provide Court Security ........................... 38
*Resolution 2018-58: Approval Of Minutes- 1/23/18 ...................................................................................... 39
*Resolution 2018-59: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................... 39
*Resolution 2018-60: Approval Of Claims ........................................................................................................ 39
FEBRUARY 27TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .............................................................................. 40
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*Resolution 2018-61: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................ 40
*Resolution 2018-62: Referring The Local Law Amendment In Regards To Development District 8 Back To
The Planning Board For Further Consideration And For The Planning Board To Seek Input From The Ag
Committee And The Sustainability And Conservation Advisory Council. ......................................................... 40
*Resolution 2018-63: Scheduling Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning §212-118 I Re:
Development District 9 Also Known As Flo-Tech .............................................................................................. 40
*Resolution 2018-64: Rescind Resolution 2018-63 .......................................................................................... 41
*Resolution 2018-65: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118 I Re:
Development District 9 ..................................................................................................................................... 41
*Resolution 2018-66: Scheduling Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning §212-118 I Re:
Development District 9 Also Known As Flo-Tech .............................................................................................. 41
*Resolution 2018-67: Authorizing Sidewalk Clearing Agreement With The Village Of Trumansburg ............. 42
*Resolution 2018-68: Clarification For Marketing The Jacksonville Church ..................................................... 42
*Resolution 2018-69: Ratifying The Zoning Update Steering Committee Resolution To Add New Members . 43
*Resolution 2018-70: Establishing A Threshold For Capitalization Of Assets ................................................... 44
*Resolution 2018-71: Approval Of Minutes 2/13/2018 Regular Town Board .................................................. 44
*Resolution 2018-72: Appointment To Youth Commission .............................................................................. 44
*Resolution 2018-73: Appointing Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals Members ........................... 45
MARCH 13th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................... 46
*Resolution 2018-74: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................ 46
*Resolution 2018-75: Emergency Medical Services Billing Fees ...................................................................... 46
*Resolution 2018-76: Making A Seqr Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend Town Of Ulysses
Zoning Code §212-118 I (2) Re: Development District 9 Known As Flo-Tech ................................................... 47
*Resolution 2018-77: Approving Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118 I (2) Re: Development Districts
9 Known As Flo-Tech ......................................................................................................................................... 48
*Resolution 2018-78: Seqr Determination On The Sale Of Real Property Located In The Town Of Ulysses At
5020 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26, And 5036 Jacksonville Road, Designated
As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-27 ......................................................................................................................... 48
*Resolution 2018-79: Approving The Sale Of Real Property Located In The Town Of Ulysses At 5020
Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26, And 5036 Jacksonville Road, Designated As
Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-27 .............................................................................................................................. 49
*Resolution 2018-80: Rescheduling Town Board Meetings ............................................................................. 50
*Resolution 2018-81: Appointing Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals Members ........................... 51
*Resolution 2018-82: Approval Of Minutes- 2/27/18 PH & Regular TB ........................................................... 52
*Resolution 2018-83: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................... 52
*Resolution 2018-84: Approval Of Claims ........................................................................................................ 52
MARCH 27th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................... 53
*Resolution 2018-85: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................ 53
*Resolution 2018-86: Moore’s Marine Development District 8– Direction For The Planning Board: ............. 53
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*Resolution 2018-87: Introducing Local Law No. 2 Of 2018 To Amend Chapter 142 Of The Code Of The Town
Of Ulysses Pertaining To Special Events And Scheduling A Public Hearing. ..................................................... 53
*Resolution 2018-88: Approval Of Minutes- 3/13 Public Hearing And Regular Meeting ................................ 54
APRIL 10th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 54
*Resolution 2018-89: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................ 54
*Resolution 2018-90: Making A SEQR Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend Chapter 142 Of The
Code Of The Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Special Events ............................................................................. 54
*Resolution 2018-91: Approving Local Law To Amend Chapter 142 Of The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses
Pertaining To Special Events ............................................................................................................................. 55
*Resolution 2018-92: Clarifying Hours Worked For The Personnel Policy ....................................................... 55
*Resolution 2018-93: Approval Of Claims ........................................................................................................ 56
*Resolution 2018-94: Approval Of Minutes- 3/27/18 ...................................................................................... 56
APRIL 13th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ......................................................................................... 56
*Resolution 2018-95: Appointing A Fire Inspector For The Town Of Ulysses .................................................. 56
*Resolution 2018-96: Appointment Of Temporary Planner/Zoning Officer .................................................... 57
APRIL 26TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................................................... 57
*Resolution 2018-97: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 57
*Resolution 2018-98: Appointment Of Clerk For The Planning Board ............................................................. 58
*Resolution 2018- : Supporting A Congressional Ban On Assault Weapons - TABLED .................................... 58
*Resolution 2018-99: Approval Of Minutes- 4/13 And 4/16 Special Meetings ................................................ 59
*Resolution 2018-100: Approval Of Minutes- 4/10 .......................................................................................... 59
MAY 8TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.......................................................................................... 59
*Resolution 2018-101: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 59
*Resolution 2018-102: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118h (1-3) Re:
Development District 8, Moore’s Marine ......................................................................................................... 60
*Resolution 2018-103: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-
118h (1-3) Re: Development District 8, Moore’s Marine.................................................................................. 60
*Resolution 2018-104: Appreciation For The Town’s Environmental Planner ................................................. 61
*Resolution 2018-105: Appointment Of Temporary Planner/Zoning Officers ................................................. 61
*Resolution 2018-106: Approval Of Minutes- 4/26/18 .................................................................................... 62
*Resolution 2018-107: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 62
MAY 22nd, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................ 62
*Resolution 2018-108: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 62
*Resolution 2018-109: Making A SEQR Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend Town Of Ulysses
Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) Re: Development District 8 ............................................................................. 62
*Resolution 2018-110: Approving Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) Re: Development
District 8 ............................................................................................................................................................ 63
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* Resolution 2018-111: Approving Sale Of Real Property Located In The Town Of Ulysses At 5020 Jacksonville
Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26 And 5036 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel
Number 25.-4-27 ............................................................................................................................................... 64
*Resolution 2018-112: Appointing An Alternate For The Planning Board ....................................................... 65
*Resolution 2018-113: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Sign A Contract For Legal Review Of Union
Contract ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
*Resolution 2018-114: Approval Of Postage Meter Contract .......................................................................... 65
*Resolution 2018-115: Opposition To Proposed Romulus Incinerator ............................................................ 66
*Resolution 2018-116: Retirement System Standard Work Day ...................................................................... 67
*Resolution 2018-117: Approval Of Minutes- 5/8 ............................................................................................ 68
JUNE 12th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 68
*Resolution 2018-118: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 68
*Resolution 2018----: Declaring Manse Road A Highway By Use -TABLED ....................................................... 68
*Resolution 2018-119: Approving Standard Work Day Reporting For Ulysses Employees In Accordance With
The NYS Retirement System.............................................................................................................................. 69
*Resolution 2018-120: Approval Of Contract For Appraisal Of Land On Salo Drive. ........................................ 70
*Resolution 2018-121: Approval Of Copier Lease Contract ............................................................................. 70
*Resolution 2018-122: Approval Of Minutes- 5/22/18 .................................................................................... 70
*Resolution 2018-123: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 71
JUNE 20th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................................................................... 71
*Resolution 2018-124: Amending The Town Of Ulysses Personnel Policy ....................................................... 71
*Resolution 2018-125: Appointment Of Environmental Planner ..................................................................... 71
JUNE 25th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 72
*Resolution 2018-126: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 72
*Resolution 2018-127: Urging Support Of Pride Month And Prohibition Of Discrimination Based On Gender
Identity And Expression .................................................................................................................................... 72
*Resolution 2018-128: Declaring Manse Road A Highway By Use ................................................................... 73
*Resolution 2018-129: Adopting The Natural Resources Inventory ................................................................ 74
*Resolution 2018-130: Designating The Ulysses Conservation And Sustainability Advisory Committee As The
Climate Smart Communities Task Force For The Town Of Ulysses ................................................................... 74
*Resolution 2018-131: Appointment For Special Cemetery Maintenance Project .......................................... 75
*Resolution 2018-132: Budget Modification .................................................................................................... 75
*Resolution 2018-133: Approval Of Minutes- 6/12/18 .................................................................................... 76
*Resolution 2018-134: Approval Of Minutes-6/20/18 ..................................................................................... 76
July 10th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................................................................... 76
*Resolution 2018-135: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 76
*Resolution 2018-136: Posting Parking During Grassroots Festival ................................................................. 77
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*Resolution 2018-137: Authorization To Sign Trumansburg Community Recreation Memorandum Of
Understanding ................................................................................................................................................... 77
*Resolution 2018-138: Approval Of Minutes- 6/25/18 .................................................................................... 78
*Resolution 2018-139: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................. 78
*Resolution 2018-140: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 78
JULY 24TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................ 78
*Resolution 2018-141: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 79
*Resolution 2018-142: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Approve Contract Extension With Randall And
West .................................................................................................................................................................. 79
*Resolution 2018-143: Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established In General Municipal Law §3-C ............. 79
*Resolution 2018-144: Approval Of Minutes- 7/10 & 7/11/18 ........................................................................ 79
AUGUST 14th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................. 80
*Resolution 2018-145: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 80
*Resolution 2018-146: Approval Of Collective Bargaining Agreement With Teamsters Local 317 Highway
Department For 2018-2020 .............................................................................................................................. 80
*Resolution 2018-147: Local Law #4 Of 2018 – To Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established In General
Municipal Law §3- C ......................................................................................................................................... 81
*Resolution 2018-148: Setting A Public Hearing For The Town Of Ulysses Parking Local Law ........................ 81
*Resolution 2018-149: Family Leave Policy: ..................................................................................................... 82
*Resolution 2018-: Authorizing Funding For The Fairground Improvements - TABLED. ................................. 82
*Resolution 2018-150: Approval Of Minutes- 7/24 & 7/25/18 ........................................................................ 82
*Resolution 2018-151: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 82
AUGUST 28th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................. 83
*Resolution 2018-152: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 83
*Resolution 2018-153: Adoption Of Local Law To Repeal And Amend Chapter 186, Aritcle 1 Of The Code Of
The Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Parking And Chapter 164, Article 1 Pertaining To Obstruction Of
Highways And Enact New Provisions ................................................................................................................ 83
*Resolution 2018-154: Authorizing Funding For The Fairground Improvements. .......................................... 84
*Resolution 2018-155: Authorization To Enter Into An Addendum To Purchase Contract For 5020
Jacksonville Road............................................................................................................................................... 84
*Resolution 2018-156: Authorizing Temporary No Parking Signs On Glenwood Road Near The Black
Diamond Trail .................................................................................................................................................... 84
*Resolution 2018-157: Approval Of Minutes- 8/14 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting .................................. 85
*Resolution 2018-158: Approval Of Budget Modifications .............................................................................. 85
SEPTEMBER 11th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................ 86
*Resolution 2018-159: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 86
*Resolution 2018-160: A Resolution Designating The Intersection Of Cayuga Street Extension With Lake
Street Extension And Frontenac Road A Stop Intersection And Directing That Stop Sign Be Placed On Cayuga
Street Extension ................................................................................................................................................ 86
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*Resolution 2018-161: Creation Of An Advisory Committee For The Habitat Land On Salo Drive .................. 87
Resolution 2018---: Support For Funding Application For Jacksonville Special Area Plan ................................ 87
*Resolution 2018-162: Approval Of Minutes- 8/28 .......................................................................................... 88
*Resolution 2018-163: Approval Of Minutes- 8/28 .......................................................................................... 88
*Resolution 2018-164: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 89
SEPTEMBER 25th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................ 89
*Resolution 2018-165: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ...................................................................................... 89
*Resolution 2018-166: Support For Jacksonville Planning ............................................................................... 89
*Resolution 2018-167: Appointment Of Members To Salo Habitat Advisory Committee ............................... 90
*Resolution 2018-168: Prohibiting Hunting In Salo Habitat ............................................................................. 91
*Resolution 2018-169 Authorizing Submission Of Grant Application To The Justice Court Assistance Program
(JCAP): ............................................................................................................................................................... 91
*Resolution 2018-170: Approval Of Minutes- 9/11 Regular Meeting .............................................................. 92
OCTOBER 9th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................. 92
*Resolution 2018-171: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 92
*Resolution 2018-172: Authorizing Purchase Of Highway Equipment- 2020 Mack Truck ............................... 92
*Resolution 2018-173: Authorizing Purchase Of Plow Equipment & Accessories ........................................... 93
*Resolution 2018-174: Authorizing Purchase Of A Case Loader ...................................................................... 93
*Resolution 2018-175: Zoning Subdivision Technique For Ag/Rural Zone ....................................................... 93
*Resolution 2018-176: Water District 3 – Assigning Equivalent Dwelling Unit (Edus) ..................................... 96
*Resolution 2018-177: Authorizing Submission Of A Grant Application To The Justice Court Assistance
Program ............................................................................................................................................................. 97
*Resolution 2018-178: Relevy Of Delinquent Water Fees ................................................................................ 97
*Resolution 2018-179: Approval Of Minutes- 9/25 .......................................................................................... 98
*Resolution 2018-180: Approval Of Minutes- 9/26 .......................................................................................... 98
*Resolution 2018-181: Approval Of Budget Modifications .............................................................................. 98
*Resolution 2018-182: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 99
OCTOBER 12th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................... 99
*Resolution 2018-183: Adoption Of 2019 Preliminary Budget And Setting Of Public Hearing: ....................... 99
OCTOBER 23rd, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .............................................................................. 100
*Resolution 2018-184: Approval Of Meeting Agenda .................................................................................... 100
*Resolution 2018-185: Approval Of Design Connect Grant Proposal Application For Jacksonville ............... 100
*Resolution 2018-186: Zoning Subdivision Technique For Ag/Rural Zone ..................................................... 101
*RESOLUTION 2018-187: WATER DISTRICT 3 – ASSIGNING EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT (EDUs) .............. 103
*Resolution 2018-188: 2019 Budget ............................................................................................................... 104
*Motion To Amend Resolution 2018-178 ....................................................................................................... 105
*Resolution 2018-189: Safety Violations In Highway Department ................................................................. 105
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*Resolution 2018-190: Approval Of Minutes.................................................................................................. 105
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 13th, 2018 ............................................................................ 106
*Resolution 2018-191: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 106
*Resolution 2018-192: Approval Of Budget Modifications ............................................................................ 106
*Resolution 2018-193: Appointing Attorney For The Town ........................................................................... 106
*Resolution 2018-194: Cancelling The Town Board Meeting On 12/25/2018 ............................................... 107
*Resolution 2018-195: Approval Of Minutes- 10/23 Regular Meeting .......................................................... 107
*Resolution 2018-196: Approval Of Minutes- 10/23 Public Hearings (2) ....................................................... 107
*Resolution 2018-197: Approval Of Claims .................................................................................................... 108
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 27Th, 2018 ........................................................................... 108
*Resolution 2018-198: Approval Of Meeting Agenda .................................................................................... 108
*Resolution 2018-199: Budget Modification For 11/27/2018 ........................................................................ 108
*Resolution 2018-200: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Leave Of Absence Section
508 ................................................................................................................................................................... 110
*Resolution 2018-201: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Call In Pay Section 603 ... 111
*Resolution 2018-202: Appointing Temporary Seasonal Workers For Highway Department ...................... 112
*Resolution 2018-203: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Medical Coverage Section
706 ................................................................................................................................................................... 112
*Resolution 2018-204: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Clarification To Section 707
......................................................................................................................................................................... 112
*Resolution 2018-205: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Classifications Section 104
......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
*Resolution 2018-206: Setting The 2019 Organizational Meeting Date ........................................................ 113
*Resolution 2018-207: Approval Of Minutes.................................................................................................. 113
January 4th, 2018: Organizational Town Board Meeting
*Resolution 2018-1: Dates Of Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED, the Regular Monthly Board meetings of the Ulysses Town Board will be held on the
second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY.
A second monthly meeting will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-2: 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper regularly published and having general circulation in the
Town, is hereby designated as the official newspaper of Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-3: Minutes
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.
FURTHER RESOLVED in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, draft meeting minutes, clearly labeled with
the date and “DRAFT, not yet approved” will be available to the public through the Town Clerk’s Office, but not
posted on the web site until approved by the Town Board.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-4: Mileage
BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.545 cents per mile, based on the 2018 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 on the official town form (available from the Town Clerk).
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-5: Petty Cash
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk and the Court Clerk’s petty cash funds are each $300 for 2018.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-6: Crime Coverage
BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime insurance coverage through NYMIR for Town officials, appointees and
employees is hereby approved:
Money inside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Money outside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Forgery and alteration $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Employee Theft - Per Loss $50,000 ($2,500 deductible)
Excess Coverage:
Deputy Supervisor $650,000
Supervisor $650,000
Tax Collector/Town Clerk $650,000
Deputy Town Clerk $650,000
Bookkeeper $650,000
Includes Faithful Performance
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-7: Financial Report
BE IT RESOLVED that an annual financial report be presented to the Town Clerk within 30 days of the end of
the fiscal year as required by Town Law Section 29(10). In lieu of the financial report, the Supervisor is hereby
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authorized to submit to the Town Clerk, within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the annual
update document (AUD) to the State Comptroller, and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to
be published in accordance with the law (Town Law Section 29(10-a)). If the state comptroller approves a 60
day extension of the AUD, the Supervisor’s time for filing a copy of the AUD with the Town Clerk is also
extended.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-8: Financial Reconciliations
BE IT RESOLVED the Town follow the 2013 recommendation 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 in order to safeguard the town’s finances
at least quarterly. The results shall be reported quarterly to the town board.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-9: Financial Institutions
BE IT RESOLVED the Tompkins 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 and institutions as outlined in the
Towns investment policy. The Town investment policy shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Board
periodically and revised as necessary.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-10: Financial Audit
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses will perform an audit of the 2017 financials for the Town
Court, Town Supervisor and Town Clerk on Jan. 24, 2018 at 8am.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-11: Procurement Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Procurement policy as adopted on November 17, 2010 is the ruling document
for purchases.
Moved: Ms. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-12: Establishment of Pay Periods and Salaries
BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board hereby establishes the following payroll periods:
Bi-weekly:
Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Justices, Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Highway
Superintendent, Deputy Supervisor, Highway Department Staff, Bookkeeper, Code Enforcement Officer,
Zoning Officer, Planning and Zoning Staff, Court Clerk, Temporary student and other employees, part-time
Clerical, Administrative, and Support staff, Water Department staff
Monthly: Councilpersons
Annually: Historian, Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-13: Pay Rates
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby establishes the following pay rates for employees and elected
officials in 2018. If necessary to appoint a new employee or replace an elected official during the year of 2018,
the Town Board will establish a salary commensurate with the experience and availability of funds:
Position 2018 Budgeted
Appropriation
Hourly rate if
applicable
Town Board
Supervisor 17,881 -
Budget Officer 16,537 -
Deputy Supervisor 5,000 -
Bookkeeper 50,918 -
Councilperson 4,545 each -
Clerk
Town Clerk 53,058 -
Deputy Town Clerk 18.36
2nd Deputy Town Clerk 16.00
Court
Town Justice 17,615 -
Court Clerk 42,949 -
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code 25,459 -
Deputy Enforcement Officer 22.50
Zoning Officer 29,814 -
Planner 29,814 -
Planning and Zoning Clerk 19.00
Planning and BZA Chairs 225 each -
Planning and BZA Members 125 each -
Highway
Highway Superintendent 58,262 -
Deputy Highway Superintendent - 22.24
Highway Machine Equipment Operator - 20.28 – 21.74
Seasonal Highway - 15.00 – 21.88
Water
MEO/Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker 22.24
Distribution Operator Assistant/Laborer 15.39
History
Historian 1,530 -
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-14: Time Records
BE IT RESOLVED all hourly employees shall turn in a Town of Ulysses time card by the end of the last day of the
pay period. Salaried employees and eligible elected officials 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 time card to maintain accurate records of benefit time used. No pay will be issued
without a time card that has been signed by the employee and employee’s supervisor and submitted to the
Bookkeeper. If the employee is submitting the time card electronically to the Bookkeeper, the Department
Head / Employee Supervisor must give electronic approval as part of the time card submission. Salaried and
hourly employees (non-elected) should use this time card to submit sick, vacation, holiday and personal time
off. It is the responsibility of the employee’s supervisor to assure the time card is accurate.
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 time cards (if required), vacation, personal, sick days and compensation time used by each
employee. Time off for each employee must be reported to Bookkeeper who will maintain records. Elected
officials must have the Town Supervisor or other Town Board member sign their time card.
Employee Employee Supervisor
Deputy Supervisor Town Supervisor
Bookkeeper Town Supervisor
Deputy Town Clerk Town Clerk
Court Clerk Town Justices
Enforcement Officer for Building Code Town Supervisor
Deputy Enforcement Officer Enforcement Officer
Zoning Officer/Planner Town Supervisor
Planning and Zoning Clerk Zoning Officer/Planner
Deputy Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent
Highway Machine Equip. Operators Highway Superintendent
Highway Laborer Highway Superintendent
Water Dist. & Maintenance Operator Highway Superintendent
Water District Laborer Water Dist. and Maintenance Operator
Town Clerk Town Supervisor or Town Board
Highway Superintendent Town Supervisor or Town Board
Town Supervisor Town Board
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-15: Town Board Member Liaisons
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following liaison appointments and requests that each
appointee report to the Town Board at least annually:
2017 2018
Highway Department Mr. Boggs Mr. Boggs
Personnel Ms. Thomas, Ms. Zahler (alternate) Ms. Thomas, Ms. Zahler (alternate)
Planning Board and BZA Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler (alternate) Mr. Goldman & Mr. Boggs
Fire Department Mr. Hertzler Mr. Boggs, Mr. Hertzler (alternate)
Town Court Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas
Trumansburg Ulysses Youth
Commission Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler
Village EMS & EMS Billing Oversight
Committee Mr. Boggs, Ms. Zahler Mr. Boggs, Ms. Zahler
Joint Sidewalk Committee Ms. Thomas, Ms. Wright N/A
Zoning Update Committee Ms. Thomas, Mr. Boggs Ms. Thomas, Mr. Boggs
Agricultural Committee Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler, Mr. Boggs (alternate)
Town Hall Maintenance Mr. Boggs Mr. Boggs
Sustainability Committee Mr. Hertzler, Mr. Boggs (alternate) Mr. Hertzler, Ms. Zahler (alternate)
Trumansburg Village Board of
Trustees Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler
Records Advisory Board N/A Ms. Thomas
Safety Committee N/A Ms. Thomas, Mr. Boggs
Union negotiations N/A Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler
Moved: Ms. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-16: Town Board Appointments
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments and request that each appointee
report to the Town Board at least annually:
2017 2018
TCCOG Emergency Management Ms. Wright Mr. Boggs, Mr. Hertzler
Health Consortium Board Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler
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(alternate) (alternate)
Planning Board Chairperson David Blake David Blake
Board of Zoning Appeals
Chairperson
George Tselekis/Robert Howarth Robert Howarth
Clerk for Planning Board & Board of
Zoning Appeals
Louis DiPietro Louis DiPietro
Board of Assessment Review C. Thompson, David Means C. Thompson, David Means
Tompkins County Environmental
Management Council
Mr. Hertzler Ms. Thomas
Tompkins County Water Resources
Council (WRC)
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Tompkins County Stormwater
Coalition
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Stormwater Officer Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Trumansburg Ulysses Youth
Commission Reps
Sharon Bilotta, Elizabeth Meg
Williams
Sharon Bilotta, (vacant)
Recreation Partnership
representative
Durand VanDoren, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Durand VanDoren, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Tompkins County Youth Services
Board
Pete Angie Pete Angie
Ithaca/Tompkins County
Transportation Council Planning &
Policy Committees
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Tompkins County Council of
Governments
Ms. Thomas & Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Ms. Thomas & Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Tompkins County Area
Development
N/A Mr. Goldman
Fair Board liaison Mr. Hertzler Mr. Hertzler
Historian John Wertis John Wertis
Tompkins County Animal Control Ms. Thomas, Ms. Parlato (alt) Ms. Thomas, Ms. Parlato (alt)
Cayuga Lake Water Shed
Intermunicipal Organization (IO)
Mr. Boggs, Darby Kiley Mr. Boggs, Darby Kiley
Chamber of Commerce Ms. Zahler/ Mr. Goldman
(alternate)
Ms. Zahler/ Mr. Goldman
(alternate)
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-17: 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town 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 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 maintain sufficient liability coverage to protect the town in such joint efforts.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-18: Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board has appointed the following Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals
with staggered annual appointments. Members whose terms expire in 2016 may be either replaced or
reappointed. The following members being reappointed for 2018:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
(5 year terms)
Name/phone/email Address Date
Appointed
Date of
Oath
Term Expiration
ROBERT HOWARTH, Chair
Phone: 387-3318
howarth@cornell.edu
(Chair appts are for one year)
4124 Reynolds road
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/7/2015 2/18/2015 12/31/2019
CHERYL THOMPSON
Phone: 387-4123
cherylthompsonarchitect@gmail.com
3112 Perry City Road
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/2018 12/31/2022
STEPHEN MORREALE
Phone: 387-3816
Sjm11@cornell.edu
5360 Pine Ridge Road
Trumansburg NY
14886
12/9/2014 1/28/2015 12/31/2020
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JONATHAN FERRARI
Phone: (971)645-1543
jonaferrari@gmail.com
16 Cayuga St.
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/2018 12/31/2021
ANDREW HILLMAN
Phone: 351-7085
andrew.hillman@davey.com
3315 Swamp College
Road
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/28/2015 2/6/2015 12/31/2018
(ALTERNATE)
(vacant)
12/31/2018
LOUIS DIPIETRO (Clerk)
Phone: (716)307-2096
Dipietro.louis@gmail.com
88 W. Main St.
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/18 12/31/18
PLANNING BOARD
(5 year term)
JOHN WERTIS
Phone : 387- 4331
BWWFarmtoday@aol.com
8144 Searsburg Rd.
Trumansburg, NY
14886
12/9/2014 1/8/2015 12/31/2019
DAVID TYLER
Phone : 387-3484
datyler123@gmail.com
5396 Rice Rd.,
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/12/2016 2/3/2016 12/31/2020
SARA WORDEN
Phone : 379-2866
sara.e.worden@gmail.com
6273 Curry Rd.,
Trumansburg NY
14886 379-2866
1/4/2018 12/31/2022
DAVID BLAKE, Chair
Phone : 387-5428
Davidblake73@gmail.com
(Chair appts are for one year)
2057 Trumansburg Rd
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/2017
1/4/2017 12/31/2021
REBECCA SCHNEIDER
Phone: (607)387-3816
rls11@cornell.edu
5630 Pine Ridge Rd
Trumansburg, NY
14886
9/1/2015 9/1/2015 12/31/2018
BEN LEWALTER (alternate)
351-0484
lewalterdesign@gmail.com
5360 Rice Rd.,
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/18 12/31/18
LOUIS DIPIETRO (Clerk)
Phone: (716)307-2096
Dipietro.louis@gmail.com
88 W. Main St.
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/18 12/31/18
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
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*Resolution 2018-19: Attorney
BE IT RESOLVED that the Attorney for the Town be Mariette Geldenhuys, Esq. and that she and her associates
be consulted in accordance with the Retainer Agreement with the Town of Ulysses signed April 20, 2009 and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2018 Addendum to Retainer Agreement which sets hourly fees for billing at $220
(Attorney) and $140 (Paralegals) is adopted. All other provisions for the 2009 Retainer Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect subject to revision.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Addendum to the
Retainer Agreement for 2018 and ancillary retainers with attorneys who are subcontracting with Mariette
Geldenhuys.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-20: Information Tech Services
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Information Technologies
2018 contract with Jeff Burns at the rate of $45/hour and Pushlar Consulting for $80/hour.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-21: Maintenance
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Town Hall maintenance
contract with Mainstay Builders, LLC at a rate of $42.50/hour for carpentry and up to $65/hour for
mechanicals as specified in the 2018 contract.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-22: Policies
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses has adopted policies for a Code of Ethics, Personnel and Benefits,
Procurement, Claims, Meeting Rules and Procedures, Investment, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing,
Planning Board and Zoning Board Attendance and Training, Records Management and Emergency
Preparedness. The Town Clerk shall provide to each newly elected official and to any other elected or
appointed official or employee these policies, and any other planning documents or local laws upon request
and these documents shall be also be maintained on the internal part of the town website. Each employee
and elected or appointed official shall sign the Code of Ethics form within a month of taking office to document
that they have reviewed and understand the policy.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-23: Records Management Officer
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk, Carissa Parlato as Records Management
Officer with the backup Records Management Officer of Sarah Koski. The Town Board shall be notified of
Freedom of Information Requests.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-24: Gifts
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 and provide refreshments.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-25: Approval Of 2018 Fee Schedule
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following fees for 2018:
PLANNING & ZONING:
ZONING: reference
Development District $250 + costs Res. 2007-36
Re-zoning $250 + costs Res. 2007-36
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: reference
Variance $150. (includes legal ad) LL 2 of 2015
PLANNING BOARD:
Subdivison- Simple $50.00 Res. 2007-36
Subdivison- Minor (3 lots) $150.00 Res. 2007-36
Subdivison- Major (4 or more lots) $300.00 Res. 2007-36
Site Plan Review- Residential $100 + costs LL 2 of 2015
Site Plan Review- Commercial $200. + costs LL 2 of 2015
Site Plan requiring Special Permit $250.00 LL 2 of 2015
OTHER PLANNING & ZONING: reference
SWPPP Review 3 $100+ engineering and Soil &
Water Conservation Service Fees
Res. 2007-36
Copies of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Local Law, Farmland Protection Plan, etc.
$15/copy of plan LL 2 of 2015
SWPPP Review 3 $100+ engineering and Soil &
Water Conservation Service Fees
Res. 2007-36
BUILDING/CODE:
OPERATING PERMITS fee reference
Operating Permit $75.00 LL 2 of 2015
Fireworks display $150.00 Res. 8/18/10
Special Event Operating Permit $150.00 LL 1 of 2010
BUILDING PERMITS fee reference
1 & 2 Family Residences, includes finished basements $.30/sq ft or
$3/thousand,
whichever is greater.
Res.
Multiple dwelling/Multi-residential $225 + $3/K Res. 2007-36
Commercial bldgs., bridges, tanks, and towers $425 + $4/K Res. 2007-36
Alterations, renovations, additions, pools $75 + 3/K LL 2 of 2015
Accessory Building- separate from a main building $55 + $3/K Res. 2007-36
Accessory Building – attached to 1& 2 family
residences
$0.30/sq. ft. Res.
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Building Permit Renewal Half existing building
permit fee.
Res. 2016-64
Any building begun without a valid building permit Double the normal fee.
Solar, wind or alt. energy permit- RESIDENTIAL $75.00 LL 3 of 2015
Solar, wind or alt. energy permit- COMMERCIAL $75 + 3/K LL 3 of 2015
Sign permit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015
Woodstove or heating unit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015
Demolition $2/K ($65 min) Res. 2007-36
Fire Inspection (includes one re-inspection if
necessary)
$50/inspection Res.
Additional Fire Inspections (if more than 2 are
necessary beyond initial inspection(s))
$50/inspection Res.
CLERK:
DOG FEES: reference
Dog license/renewal (spayed/neutered) $13.50 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
Dog license/renewal (not spayed/neutered) $20.50 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
New dog tag $3.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
Purebred license (5-20 purebred dogs) $100.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
Purebred license (21 or more purebred dogs) $200.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
Dog impoundment fee $30.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
Dog enumeration fee $5.00 Res. 12/14/10 (LL3 of 2010)
OTHER FEES: reference
Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate $10.00 set by NYS
Marriage license $40.00 LL1 of 1980
Games of Chance license $50.00 set by NYS
Hunting Licenses (varies by license) set by NYS
Handicap Parking no fee set by NYS
Returned check fee $20.00 The maximum allowed by NYS
WATER:
PERMITS: reference
Plumbing permit (up to 5 inspections) $240.00 LL 2 of 2015
New contractor registration $15.00 Res. 9/15/03
TAPS:
3/4" Main tap (Standard household tap) $183.00 LL 2 of 2015
>3/4" main tap current cost + 2 hrs. labor LL 2 of 2015
METERS:
Meter: 3/4" local (Std. household) $108. + 1 hr. labor LL 2 of 2015
Meter: pit type $128. + 1 hr. labor LL 2 of 2015
Meter: pit type >3/4" current cost + 2 hrs. labor LL 2 of 2015
Frosted meter replacement cost of meter + 1 hr. labor LL 2 of 2015
BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION: reference
Annual backflow admin fee $32/first device;
$16/additional
Based on contract with Bolton
Point
Backflow application review $80.00 Res. 9/15/03
Backflow certification inspection $72.00 Based on contract with Bolton
Point
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Backflow Inspection $72.00 Res. 2007-36
WATER SALES: reference
Water sales (Districts 3 and 4) $7.31/1000 gallons Based on Town of Ithaca’s 2018
water price
Bulk water sales from facility $7.31/1000 gallons Based on Town of Ithaca’s 2018
water price
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
*Resolution 2018-26: Mandatory Justice Schooling
RESOLVED, that the Justices be authorized to attend training schools during the year and will be reimbursed
for approved expenses provided the funding is available.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
RESOLUTION 2018-27: VEHICLE BENEFIT:
RESOLVED, that because the Highway Superintendent and Water District Operator are on call 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the use of town vehicles for travel to and from work,
provided they are not used for more than incidental personal use. Mileage should be recorded and submitted
to the Town Clerk annually.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
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*Resolution 2018-28: Distribution Of Minutes
RESOLVED that once all resolutions of the Organizational Meeting are completed, the Town Board will make a
motion to accept the minutes as a whole. These minutes shall be the final minutes of the meeting and a
certified version of the complete Organizational Meeting minutes will be distributed by the Town Clerk to all
employees and elected officials within 14 days of completion and will be posted to the website.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
OTHER ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
Supervisor Appointments:
Bookkeeper Nina Thompson
Deputy Supervisor 1 Nancy Zahler
Deputy Supervisor 2 (vacant)
Elected Officials Appointments:
Court Clerk Angela Champion
Deputy Town Clerk Sarah Koski
Second Deputy Town Clerk Michele Mitrani
Deputy Highway Superintendent Chris Stevenson
*Resolution 2018-29: Committees Appointed by the Town Board
The following working groups or committees are appointed by the Town Board for specific purposes and may
or may not have terms of office :
COMMITTEE MEMBERS E-MAIL TERM
TTHM Working
Group
Stan Seltzer
Ann DiPetta
Diane Hillmann
Elizabeth Thomas
Michael Boggs
seltzer@ithaca.edu
adipetta@twcny.rr.com
metadata.maven@gmail.com
supervisor@ulysses.ny.us
boggs@ulysses.ny.us
No term set
Sustainability and
Conservation
Advisory
Committee
Roxanne Marino – Chair
Sue Poelvoorde
Bara Hotchkiss
Brice Smith
Robert Oswald
Don Ellis
Andy Hillman
rmm3@cornell.edu
spoel@zoom-dsl.com
baraHotchkiss@gmail.com
brice.smith@cortland.edu
reo1@cornell.edu
don@lakepassage.com
andrew.hillman@davey.com>
Through 2019
Zoning Update Michael Boggs boggs@ulysses.ny.us In effect during zoning
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Steering
Committee
Susan Ritter
Rod Hawkes
Elizabeth Thomas-Chair
Darby Kiley
Sritter99@aol.com
rod.hawkes@cornell.edu
supervisor@ulysses.ny.us
Kiley@ulysses.ny.us
update of 2018
Agricultural
Committee
Chaw Chang – Chair
Greg Reynolds
Krys Cail
John Gates
Mark Ochs
stickandstonefarm@gmail.com
greynolds@glenwoodfarms.com
krys.cail@gmail.com
gates3580@gmail.com
ochsconsultingllc@gmail.com
4/12/16-12/31/18
4/12/16-12/31/18
4/12/16-12/31/18
4/12/16-12/31/19
2/7/17-12/31/19
Youth
Commission
Durand VanDoren – Chair
Sharon Bilotta
(vacant)
Jon Gregory
Paul Pennock
Ben Carver
Nancy Zahler
Janice Johnson
durand@lightlink.com
seb@fltg.net
___________________
jgregory@ithaca.edu
ppennock@tburg.k12.ny.us
benjicarv@gmail.com
Zahler@ulysses.ny.us
jjohnson@tompkins-co.org
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Adopted: 1/4/18
JANUARY 9TH, 2018 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-30: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 9, 2018 with the addition of an
organizational meeting discussion, personnel policy changes, extension of contract with Randall & West, and
an executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
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*Resolution 2018-31: Authorization To Renew Randall + West Contract
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the supervisor to sign the contract with fees up to $7000.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-32: Authorization To Sign Letter Of Intent To Purchase Highway
Equipment
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of
intent to purchase the following equipment from O'Hara Machinery, Inc. through the National Joint Purchasing
Association as recommended by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent:
2018 John Deere 5100E Utility tractor for $53,138.06
2018 Tiger SMF-SDB Mid-Mount Side Flail 75” head mower for $25,420
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-33: Sustainability Project
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to write a letter of support for the
project that the Sustainability Committee wants to move forward.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-34: Hours Of The Highway Dept.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the hours for the Town Highway Department, set by the Town Highway Superintendent,
are 7am-3:30pm from Nov.1 to March 31 and 6:30am-3pm from April 1 to Oct. 31.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent (briefly stepped out of the room)
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-35: Authorization For Town Supervisor To Sign Cleaning Contract
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the cleaning contract.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-36 Acceptance Of Organizational Meeting Resolutions:
Ms. Thomas moved to accept the organizational meeting resolutions as the final version.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-37: Approval Of Minutes- 12/12/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 12/12/17 for the public hearing and
regular meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-38: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A5132.4 Town Barn CE INCREASE $1,300.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed to cover year end bills
A9060.8 Health Insurance DECREASE $1,300.00
To transfer excess budget available to CE account - actual was
under budget
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-39: Pre-Approval Of Specific Contracts For The Town Of Ulysses In 2018
WHEREAS the Town Board passed resolution 2017-223 on December 12, 2017, and
WHEREAS the contract amount for BAS was incorrect,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts and make the updated
payment amounts in 2018 for the following services:
Entity Estimated Contract
Amount for 2018
Contract not to Exceed
Amount for 2018
American Legion (Assistance for Veterans) $475 $500
BAS software annual agreement for water billing $675
BAS software annual agreement for clerk program $600
Cemetery and Jacksonville Park Mowing $3,300 & $2500 $7,000
Community Science Institute $6,067 $6,500
Cooperative Extension (Youth Programming) $48,346 $49,000
Engineering - MRB See rate schedule Not to exceed rate
schedule.
Foodnet $2,250 $2,500
Gadabout $2,000 $2,500
General Code $10,000 $10,000
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Landscaping By the hour $3500
Lifelong $1000 $1000
Ulysses Historical Society $700 $750
Stormwater Coalition $1500 $1600
Trumansburg Senior Citizens $850 $850
Tompkins County Recreation Partnership $7,887 $8,000
Tompkins County Animal Control $18,134 $19,000
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $3,000 $3,000
Trumansburg Community Recreation $2,500 $2,500
Town Hall – Mainstay - Plumbing, electric and heating (As needed)
Tompkins County Soil & Water $50/hr $52/hr
Utilities – electric and gas contract
Ulysses Philomathic Library $16,000 $16,000
Williamson Law – Accounting Software $998 $1,200
Williamson Law Book- Tax Glance software program $125 Up to $200
Village of Trumansburg Police Contract $0 $0
Winterfest $1,000 $1,000
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
*Resolution 2018-40: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for 2017 vouchers #635-672 in the
amount of $67,096.07; and 2018 vouchers #1-20 in the amount of $45,620.81 for a grand total of $112,716.88.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/18
JANUARY 23RD, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-41: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 23, 2018 with the addition of: a
letter of support for Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Water Organization (CLWIO) grant; budget
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modification; date change of second June meeting; and an executive session to discuss personnel and
disposition of property.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-42: Amendments Of Town Of Ulysses Zoning Development Districts #8
Moore’s Marine And #9 Flo-Tech:
WHEREAS
1. The Town of Ulysses Zoning Law §212-20 outlines the procedures for creating or revising the zoning or
development districts; and
2. The owners of Development District #8 Moore’s Outboard Sales and Service wish to revise the
development district language; and
3. On June 13, 2017, the Town Board referred the rezoning of Development District #8 Moore’s Outboard
Sales and Service to the Planning Board; and
4. The Planning Board reviewed the site plan and revised language at meetings held on July 18, 2017,
October 17, 2017, December 5, 2017, and December 19, 2017; and
5. On December 19, 2017, the Planning Board passed a resolution recommending Town Board approval
of the proposed language changes and made the recommendation by considering the criteria listed in zoning
law §212-20 A (b) [1-5]; and
6. The owner of Development District No. 9: Flo-Tech wishes to revise the District area and boundaries
with no change in the allowed uses or specifications;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held by the Town Board with respect to enactment of the
following local law, such public hearing to be held on the 27th day of February, 2018, at 7 p.m., in the Town
Hall, Town of Ulysses, New York. The proposed local law to be considered is as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. _-2018:
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND ZONING CODE §212-118 H (1-3) AND §212-118 I (2)
Copies of the text of the above-named local law shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to cause public notice of
said hearing to be given in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Open Meetings Law and §§ 264
and 265 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
December 19, 2017 Planning Board Resolution: Recommendation for Town Board approval of revised language
for Development District 8-Boat sales, service and storage located at 3052 Dubois Rd
WHEREAS
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1. Development District 8, located at 3052 Dubois Rd, was created July 18, 1991 and has not been revised
to meet the needs of the business; and
2. In response to complaints, the Town of Ulysses and property owners have been working together to
update the development district language; and
3. Following the procedures in the Zoning Law §212-20, on June 13, 2017, the Town Board referred the
rezoning request to the Planning Board; and
4. The Planning Board reviewed the site plan and revised language at meetings held on July 18, 2017,
October 17, 2017, December 5, 2017, and December 19, 2017;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommends Town Board approval of the proposed
language changes and makes this recommendation by considering the criteria listed in zoning law §212-20 A
(b) [1-5] where:
1. The need for the use: Moore’s Marine has been in the community at this location for over 25 years and
meets the boat servicing and storage needs for our lakeshore community;
2. As an existing use, the location is a convenient storage facility for local boaters;
3. Regarding compatibility with the neighborhood, the owners recognize that this is a residential area
and keep boats stored behind the building;
4. The property owners will mitigate possible detrimental effects on the neighborhood by having no
mechanical sound from the facility between 8 pm and 8 am, storing the majority of the boats east of the
building, and an existing buffer of pines on the northern boundary of the property;
5. To protect the environmental quality of the site, the property owners will use best management
practices when working on boats, will maintain existing vegetated buffer along the stream on the southern
boundary, and will maintain a vegetated buffer east/downhill of the site.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Planning Board approves the site plan as shown on 9/6/2017 TG Miller P.C.
Survey Map Showing Development District for “Moore’s Marine” Located at No. 3052 Dubois Road, Town of
Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York as revised to show dimensions of boat storage and servicing areas.
The vote was as follows:
Mr. Blake AYE
Mr. LeWalter AYE
Mr. Tyler AYE
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Worden AYE
Result: Resolution approved
The suggested draft to the Moore’s Development District, approved by the Board in the above action, is as
follows:
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND ZONING CODE §212-118 H (1-3) AND §212-118 I (2)
§ 212-118 Existing development districts.
H. Development District No. 8: Boat sales, service, and storage (formerly Development District No. 19,
created July 18, 1991).
(1) Allowed uses. The purposes for which the district may be used are as follows:
(a) Sales and service of small marine motors, boats, and accessories.
(b) Storage of boats.
(2) District area and boundaries.
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BEGINNING at an iron pin set near the easterly road line of Dubois Road 30 feet north of center line of creek
culvert which defines the southwest border to Tax Parcel 32-2-8.22 and continuing northerly 184 feet along
the center line of Dubois Road to an iron pin along the easterly road line of Dubois Road; then continuing 220
feet easterly and perpendicular to Dubois Road to an iron pin; then continuing 125 feet northerly and parallel
to Dubois Road to an iron pin; running thence 380 feet easterly and perpendicular to Dubois Road to an iron
pin, then continuing 309 feet southerly and parallel to Dubois Road to an iron pin; and thence returning 600
feet westerly and perpendicular to Dubois Road to the iron pin marking the point and place of beginning;
conveying 3.14 acres.
(3) District specifications.
(a) The existing building is to be used for business. Well and septic systems are to be maintained
according to Tompkins County Health Department requirements.
(b) No mechanical sound shall emanate from the property before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.
(c) Maintain existing parking on front and side of building.
(d) Boats waiting to be picked up and/or serviced will be permitted on the 25 foot by 100 foot lot on the
north side of the building, on the 50 foot by 150 foot lot on the south side of the building, on the 25 foot by 50
foot lot on the east side of the building, and on the 150 foot by 175 foot lot located on the lower lot/east side
of the building. Outside storage of boats shall be permitted on the 50 foot by 150 foot lot on the south side of
the building, and the 150 foot by 175 foot lot located on the lower lot/east side of building (see approved site
plan on 9/6/2017 TG Miller P.C. Survey Map Showing Development District for “Moore’s Marine” Located at
No. 3052 Dubois Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York as revised on DATE NEEDED).
(e) Area around building to be kept clean with no outside storage other than boats with or without motors
and trailers.
(f) Signs: One freestanding sign not to exceed 18 square feet. For sign(s) attached to the building, the
cumulative square footage shall not to exceed 64 square feet. Signs required by New York State are not
included in the area calculation. Sign illumination shall follow sign standards in §212-122.
(g) Exterior building lights, sign and security lights are permitted, subject to the provisions of Article XX, §
212-123.
(h) Used gear lubricants and motor oils shall be stored in a tank or tanks not to exceed 1,000 gallons,
which shall be pumped when full by an authorized handler of petroleum waste material. There shall be no
liquid or solid waste disposed of on the property other than that authorized by the Tompkins County Health
Department.
(i) The construction of any other buildings within the Development District shall be considered an
additional and further use for which an application must be made to the Town Board pursuant to Article III, §
212-20.
(j) A vegetated buffer 100 feet wide shall be maintained on the eastern boundary of the Development
District.
(k) Engine/boat maintenance and repair involving lubricants, oils, or other hazardous materials shall be
performed over a permanent or portable impermeable surface with sufficient capacity to collect the maximum
volume of liquids used during the maintenance/repair work. Spills shall be cleaned up according to best
management practices.
(l) No edible plants shall be grown for human consumption without first testing the soil for contaminants.
§ 212-118 Existing development districts.
I. Development District No. 9: Flo-Tech (formerly Development District No. 21, created January 26, 2004)
(2) District area and boundaries
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located South 60° 31’ 24”
West a distance of 39.02’ from a point marking the present centerline of Halseyville Road and NYS 96;
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RUNNING THENCE North 82° 59’ 19” West for a distance of 24.75’ to a point located on the West right of way
of Halseyville Road;
RUNNING THENCE North 19° 01’ 41” West along the West line of NYS Route 96 for a distance of 224.04’ to an
iron pin;
RUNNING THENCE North 19° 01’ 41” West along the West line of NYS Route 96 for a distance of 109.68’ to a
point;
RUNNING THENCE North 82° 44’ 09” West for a distance of 306.00’ to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 07° 15’ 51” West for a distance of 261.60’ to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 65° 23’ 33” East passing through an iron pin at a distance of 169.58’, passing through
an iron pin at an additional distance of 303.33’ and continuing for a distance of 28.98’ to a point, said course
having a total distance of 501.89’;
RUNNING THENCE North 07° 00’ 41” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for a distance of
112.13’ to the point and place of beginning;
Said parcel having an area of 2.95 acres net to the road right of ways.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-43: Letter Of Support For Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Water
Organization (CLWIO)
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses supports the Engaged Opportunity Grant application
and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-44: Appointment Of Safety Committee Members
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints the following to the town Safety Committee as required by
the Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA):
Highway Superintendent- Dave Reynolds
Town Councilperson- Mr. Boggs/Ms. Zahler (alternate)
Union rep- Scott Stewart
Town Clerk, Safety Coordinator- Carissa Parlato
Bookkeeper- Nina Thompson
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-45: Personnel Policy Clarifications
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town board approve the clarifying language added to the Personnel Policy on 1/23
in sections 500 through 704 with the exception of section 603.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-46: Sidewalk Maintenance Agreement With The Village
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town board approves the sidewalk maintenance agreement with the Village of
Trumansburg for the maintenance of the sidewalk owned by the town outside the village.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-47: Approval Of Agreement With NYSEG For Streetlight Contract
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Confidentiality and
Assurance agreement with New York State Electric and Gas Company regarding the purchase of streetlights
within the town.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-48: Appointment Of EMC Representative And Alternate
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Cait Darfler as the representative to the Tompkins County
Environmental Management Council, and Elizabeth Thomas as alternate for the year 2018.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-49: Approval Of Minutes- 1/4/18 STB And 1/9/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/4/18 and 1/9/18.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-50: Budget Modifications
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW INCREASE $54,000.00
To cover purchase of Salo Drive property and closing costs
A917 Unassigned Fund Balance DECREASE $54,000.00
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Purchase was budgeted for in 2017 but did not happen and allocation rolled into FB at year end
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
*Resolution 2018-51: Authorization To Change Sale Price On Old Church
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes Nancy Zahler to work with the realtor to lower the price on
the old church in Jacksonville if no offers are in by 2/13/18.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/18
FEBRUARY 13th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-52: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for February 13, 2018 with the removal of
the sidewalk maintenance agreement; the addition of an executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-53: Introducing the Proposed Local Law to Amend Zoning Code §212-118
H (1-3) And §212-118 I (2) Re: Development Districts 8 And 9
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RESOLUTION: INTRODUCING THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND ZONING CODE §212-118 H (1-3) AND
§212-118 I (2) RE: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS 8 AND 9
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider a proposed Local Law to amend the Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-
3) AND §212-118 I (2) RE: Development Districts 8 and; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law 520(4) requires that a proposed local law be introduced by a Town Board
member at a Town Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board reviewed the proposed changes recommended by the Planning Board on
January 23, 2018;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the proposed Local Law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses,
which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) AND §212-118 I (2) pertaining to
Development Districts 8 and 9 is hereby introduced to the Town Board for its review and consideration.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-54: Scheduling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law to Amend Zoning
§212-118 H (1-3) And §212-118 I (2)8 Re: Development Districts 8 And 9
WHEREAS, a proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses, which
are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) AND §212-118 I (2)8 pertaining to Development
Districts 8 and 9 was introduced at a Town Board meeting on Feb. 13, 2018, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20(5) requires that a public hearing before a local law is adopted by the
Town Board, which public hearing must be held upon at least ten days’ notice;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on February 27, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall,
10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 on the proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning
Law of the Town of Ulysses, which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) AND §212-118 I
(2)8 pertaining to Development Districts 8 and 9; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
ten days before the date thereof.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-55: Clarification of Section 603 of the Personnel Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves adding the attached clarifying language (see Appendix
B) to the Personnel Policy in section 603 as presented (and edited) at the February 13 meeting.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-56: Acknowledging The Audit Of The Justice Courts Were Completed
WHEREAS NYS requires an annual audit of the finances of the Ulysses Town Justice Courts, either as an internal
audit by Town Board members or by an auditing firm,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Board acknowledges an internal audit of the Ulysses Justice Courts was
completed by Town Board members on January 24, 2018, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will submit a certified copy of this resolution along with the results of the audit
to the NYS Office of Court Administration.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-57: Agreement With Village Of Trumansburg To Provide Court Security
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the 2018 Agreement with
the Village of Trumansburg to provide police security for the Justice Courts.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-58: Approval Of Minutes- 1/23/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/23/18.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-59: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B9040.8 Worker’s Compensation INCREASE $800.00
To cover additional worker comp premium costs
B1990.4 Contingency Account DECREASE $800.00
Remaining balance in contingency account will be $9,200.00
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
*Resolution 2018-60: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers # 22-84 in the amount
of $774,354.10.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/18
FEBRUARY 27TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-61: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for the February 27, 2018 with the addition
of an appointment to the Youth Commission and the addition of an Executive Session to discuss matters
related to personnel and the disposition of real property.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-62: Referring The Local Law Amendment In Regards To Development
District 8 Back To The Planning Board For Further Consideration And For The Planning Board
To Seek Input From The Ag Committee And The Sustainability And Conservation Advisory
Council.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-63: Scheduling Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning
§212-118 I Re: Development District 9 Also Known As Flo-Tech
Ms. Zahler made a Motion to set a public hearing for amending local law chapter §212-118 I Re: Development
District 9 also known as Flo-Tech for Tuesday March 13th 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-64: Rescind Resolution 2018-63
Ms. Thomas moved to rescind motion 2018-63 so the Town Board can properly introduce the Proposed Law
and then set a date for a Public Hearing.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-65: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118
I Re: Development District 9
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider a proposed Local Law to amend the Zoning Code §212-118 I RE:
Development District 9; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law 520(4) requires that a proposed local law be introduced by a Town Board
member at a Town Board meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the proposed Local Law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses,
which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 I pertaining to Development District 9 is hereby
introduced to the Town Board for its review and consideration.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-66: Scheduling Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning
§212-118 I Re: Development District 9 Also Known As Flo-Tech
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WHEREAS, a proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses, which
are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 I pertaining to Development District 9 was introduced at a
Town Board meeting on Feb. 27, 2018, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20(5) requires that a public hearing before a local law is adopted by the
Town Board, which public hearing must be held upon at least ten days’ notice;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on March 13th, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall, 10
Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 on the proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law
of the Town of Ulysses, which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 I pertaining to Development
District 9; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
ten days before the date thereof.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-67: Authorizing Sidewalk Clearing Agreement With The Village Of
Trumansburg
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the agreement between
the Village of Trumansburg and the Town of Ulysses for winter snow and ice removal from the new sidewalk
on Route 96 in the Town of Ulysses outside the Village.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-68: Clarification For Marketing The Jacksonville Church
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses wishes to sell the property at 5020 Jacksonville Road and the adjacent parcel at
5036 Jacksonville Road referred to as the Old Church, and
WHEREAS, the Town is interested in having the Old Church responsibly restored as an historic icon in the
hamlet by a private owner and
WHEREAS, the attainment of this goal requires prospective buyers to demonstrate a viable financial plan for
both purchase and restoration, now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board clarify for our realtor and prospective buyers that the Town is
unwilling to enter into an owner financing arrangement with any prospective buyers and further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board direct our realtor to update the real estate listing to include this clarification.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas abstention
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-69: Ratifying The Zoning Update Steering Committee Resolution To Add
New Members
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board which created the Zoning Update Steering Committee herby
ratifies the following resolution passed by the Zoning Update Steering Committee on 1/18/2018
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Zoning Update Steering Committee feels that the input from the Agriculture
Committee, the Planning Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Conservation and Sustainability Advisory
Committee, and the Jacksonville Community Association is important to the process of finalizing a draft of
proposed changes to the Ulysses zoning law.
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Zoning Update Steering Committee (ZUSC) invites the chair/president, or a
member appointed by the chair, of each of the following groups as their representative at subsequent ZUSC
meetings:
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Planning Board
• Agriculture Committee
• Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Jacksonville Community Association
RESOLVED that ZUSC recognizes each of these representatives as full members who may join in discussions,
and votes, equal to any other member of ZUSC.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-70: Establishing A Threshold For Capitalization Of Assets
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Ulysses wishes to adhere more closely with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) regarding Capital Assets; and
WHEREAS, Capital Assets are defined as assets that have lives extending beyond a single reporting period,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board of Ulysses establishes a capitalization threshold of $5,000 for any individual item
and a useful life of a minimum of two years.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-71: Approval Of Minutes 2/13/2018 Regular Town Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the Town Board meeting on 2/13/18
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-72: Appointment To Youth Commission
RESOLVED that the Ulysses town board appoint Reanna Levine to the Joint Youth Commission for a term to
end December 31, 2019.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
*Resolution 2018-73: Appointing Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals Members
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses appoints Jonathan Ferrari to fill out the term left vacant by the
resignation of Sara Worden on the Planning board, expiring on 12/31/2022 and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses appoints David Tyler to fill out the term left vacant by Jonathan
Ferrari moving to the Planning Board with a term expiring on 12/31/21, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will update the records to reflect this change as outlined below and send to the
Town Board, the Town Planner and the Chairs and Clerk of both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Appeals.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
(5 year terms)
Name/phone/email Address Date
Appointed
Date of
Oath
Term Expiration
ROBERT HOWARTH, Chair
Phone: 387-3318
howarth@cornell.edu
(Chair appts are for one year)
4124 Reynolds road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/7/2015 2/18/2015 12/31/2019
CHERYL THOMPSON
Phone: 387-4123
cherylthompsonarchitect@gmail.com
3112 Perry City Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/2018 1/26/18 12/31/2022
STEPHEN MORREALE
Phone: 387-3816
Sjm11@cornell.edu
5360 Pine Ridge Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/28/2015 12/31/2020
David Tyler
Ph: 387-3484
datyler123@gmail.com
5396 Rice Rd.,
Trumansburg NY 14886
2/27/2018 12/31/2021
ANDREW HILLMAN
Phone: 351-7085
andrew.hillman@davey.com
3315 Swamp College
Road
Trumansburg NY
1/28/2015 2/6/2015 12/31/2018
(ALTERNATE)
(vacant)
12/31/2018
PLANNING BOARD
(5 year term)
JOHN WERTIS
Phone : 387- 4331
BWWFarmtoday@aol.com
8144 Searsburg Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/8/2015 12/31/2019
VACANT (from David Tyler)
12/31/2020
Jonathan Ferrari
Ph: (971)645-1543
jonaferrari@gmail.com
16 Cayuga St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
2/27/18 12/31/2022
DAVID BLAKE, Chair
Phone : 387-5428
Davidblake73@gmail.com
(Chair appts are for one year)
2057 Trumansburg Rd
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/2017
1/4/2017 12/31/2021
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REBECCA SCHNEIDER
Phone: (607)387-3816
rls11@cornell.edu
5630 Pine Ridge Rd
Trumansburg, NY
14886
9/1/2015 9/1/2015 12/31/2018
BEN LEWALTER (alternate)
351-0484
lewalterdesign@gmail.com
5360 Rice Rd.,
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/18 2/5/2018 12/31/18
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/27/18
MARCH 13th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-74: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 13, 2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-75: Emergency Medical Services Billing Fees
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board adopts the following updated fee schedule for Emergency
Medical Services effective July 1, 2018:
TOWN of ULYSSES AMBULANCE BILLING FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2018
The Ulysses Town Board hereby establishes the following schedule of fees for Ambulance Transport and Treatment
Services rendered in the Ulysses Ambulance District, effective July 1, 2018. The fees may be amended by further
resolution of the Town Board.
For Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services: BLS is defined as the emergency response and transport of a patient that
requires assessment and treatment by a BLS Technician and no Advanced Life Support procedures.
For Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1): ALS1 is defined as the emergency response and transport of a patient that
requires assessment and treatment by an ALS Technician and one for more Advanced Life Support procedures.
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For Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2): ALS2 is defined as the transport of a patient that requires defibrillation, pricing,
intubation, or the administration of 3 or more Schedule IV medications.
For Ground Transport Miles (GTM): GTM is defined as the charge per patient transport mile, loaded or non-loaded
transport mile.
SERVICE PROVIDED 2018 FEE
BLS Non-Emergency $500
BLS Emergency $800
ALS 1 Non-Emergency $850
ALS 1 Emergency $1050
ALS 2 Emergency $1150
Specialty Care Transport $500
Paramedic Intercept $325
ALS Assist no Transport $850
Mileage $20.00/mi
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-76: Making A Seqr Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend
Town Of Ulysses Zoning Code §212-118 I (2) Re: Development District 9 Known As Flo-Tech
WHEREAS, this action is the adoption of a Local Law to amend the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law §212-118 I (2)
Re: Development District 9 known as Flo-Tech; and
WHEREAS, this as an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated
environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on March 13, 2018 has reviewed and accepted as
adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the SEAF Parts
2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-77: Approving Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118 I (2) Re:
Development Districts 9 Known As Flo-Tech
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018 the Town Board accepted the Local Law language and set the public hearing
date of March 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed local law amending the Zoning Law was held on March 13, 2018,
notice of such hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of the Town and a
newspaper of general circulation on Friday, March 2, 2018, more than 10 days before the public hearing, 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 General Municipal Law §239(l) and (m), on February 8, 2018, the Town submitted to
the Tompkins County Planning Department a full statement of the proposed amendments to the Town Zoning
Law; the Tompkins County Planning Department sent a response on February 15, 2018 and determined that
the proposal does not have any negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations
at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of
Ulysses, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on
March 13, 2018, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by Town Staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts Local Law No. 1 of 2018, to amend the
Ulysses Zoning Code §212-118 I (2) Re: Development District 9 and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
file said local law with the New York State Secretary of State as required by law, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will notify the Town Board and Zoning Officer when the Local Law is
acknowledged by the Secretary of State.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-78: Seqr Determination On The Sale Of Real Property Located In The
Town Of Ulysses At 5020 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26, And
5036 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-27
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the sale of two parcels, designated as 5020 Jacksonville Rd, Tax
parcel number 25.-4-26 and 5036 Jacksonville Rd, tax parcel number 25.-4-27, and
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WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting as lead agency in this
uncoordinated environmental review with respect to a property sale; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, on March 13, 2018, has reviewed and accepted as adequate Short Environmental
Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by Town staff;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance
for the reasons set forth in the Environmental Assessment Form Parts 2 and 3 referenced above, in accordance
with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and,
therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-79: Approving The Sale Of Real Property Located In The Town Of Ulysses
At 5020 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26, And 5036
Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-27
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses, New York (“the Town”) is the owner in fee of the following- described parcels
of real property with the buildings and improvements thereon (hereafter referred to as “the Premises”):
Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-26 (5020 Jacksonville Road) and
Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-27 (5036 Jacksonville Road); and
WHEREAS, the Town acquired the Premises by Bargain and Sale Deed with Limited Covenants for Grantor’s
Acts dated July 13, 2017 and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office on July 20, 2017 as Instrument
Number 2017-08149; and
WHEREAS, the Premises have been vacant from the date of acquisition to the present date and are not
necessary for any town use or purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved the request for qualifications to identify New York certified real estate
brokers interested in marketing the Premises by resolution 2017-109, adopted on June 13, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Premises were declared as surplus property by the Town Board by Resolution 2017- 166,
adopted on September 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved the restrictive covenants to preserve the historic exterior of the Premises
by resolution 2017-189 adopted on October 18, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved the criteria for selection of a buyer for the Premises by resolution 2017-
198 adopted on October 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board designated Margaret Hobbie of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services as the real
estate broker to market the Premises by resolution 2017-129 adopted on July 11, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Town listed the Premises for sale with the selected broker on October 23, 2017 for a listing
price of $65,000, and Town Board subsequently adjusted the listing price to $59,500 on December 14, 2017
and to $49,500 on February 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Town adopted resolution 2018-68 on February 27, 2018 whereby it declared that the Town
would not provide owner financing to a prospective buyer; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board received four offers for the purchase of the Premises, and evaluated the offers
based on the Town’s criteria for selection of a buyer set forth in resolution 2017-198; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board applied the criteria for selection of a buyer established by the Town Board by
above-referenced resolution 2017-198 and selected a buyer based on these criteria; and
WHEREAS, based on the above-referenced criteria the Town Board wishes to accept the offer for the purchase
of the Premises as set forth in the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property dated March 9, 2018 from
Cameron Neuhoff for the sum of $50,000.00 (“the Contract”), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR §§627.1
et seq. (SEQRA), the sale of the Premises was determined to be an unlisted action, and pursuant to SEQRA, a
short environmental assessment form was completed and reviewed by the Town Board, and such review
resulted in a finding and determination that the sale of the Premises would not have a significant adverse
environmental impact pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.12, as set forth in Resolution 2018-78, adopted by the Town
Board on March 13, 2018;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Elizabeth Thomas, to execute the Contract for
Sale and Purchase of Real Property to sell Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-26 (5020 Jacksonville Road)
and Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-27 (5036 Jacksonville Road) to Cameron Neuhoff for the sum of
$50,000, subject to the Other Terms set forth in paragraph 6 of the Contract, and the following additional
conditions, restrictions and contingencies:
The parties acknowledge that the sale of the Premises by the Seller (Town of Ulysses) is subject to Permissive
Referendum pursuant to Town Law §64(2) and Article 7 and that the resolution of the Town Board approving
the sale will not take effect until thirty days after it is adopted, if no petition for a referendum is filed, or if a
petition for a referendum is filed within thirty days after the resolution is adopted, until the sale is approved by
qualified voters at a referendum. This Contract is contingent upon approval compliance with the permissive
referendum provisions of the Town Law.
The Seller will provide an owner’s title insurance policy to the Buyer and pay the cost of such title insurance
policy.
This conveyance is subject to the restrictive covenants set forth in the deed to the Seller.
The deed conveying the property from the Seller to the Buyer will include the restrictive covenants to maintain
the historic exterior of the building adopted by the Town Board by resolution 2017-189 adopted on October
18, 2017. These restrictive covenants are attached to this Contract as Schedule A.
The Town will consolidate tax parcel numbers 25.-4-26 and 25.-4-27 prior to the closing. The deed conveying
the property to the buyer will contain a restrictive covenant that the Premises shall not be subdivided.
The target or approximate closing date will be within thirty days after all contingencies have been met.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
The board discussed various aspects of the sale and the process with the attorney and Ms. Hillmann.
Ms. Thomas (recused/abstain)
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-80: Rescheduling Town Board Meetings
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board changes the Town Board meeting scheduled for 4/24 to
Thurs. 4/26 and also
RESOLVED, that the Town Board changes the Town Board meeting of 6/26 to 6/25.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-81: Appointing Planning Board And Board Of Zoning Appeals Members
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses appoints Katelin Olson to fill out the term left vacant by the
resignation of David Tyler on the Planning board, expiring on 12/31/2020 and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will reflect this appointment in the minutes in the table below and send the
table below to the Town Board, the Town Planner and the Chairs and Clerk of both the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals.
PLANNING BOARD
(5 year term)
JOHN WERTIS
Phone : 387- 4331
BWWFarmtoday@aol.com
8144 Searsburg Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/8/2015 12/31/2019
Katelin Olson (replaces David Tyler)
12/31/2020
JONATHAN FERRARI (replaces Sara
Worden)
Phone: (971)645-1543
jonaferrari@gmail.com
16 Cayuga St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
2/27/18 12/31/2022
DAVID BLAKE, Chair
Phone : 387-5428
Davidblake73@gmail.com
(Chair appts are for one year)
2057 Trumansburg Rd
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/2017
1/4/2017 12/31/2021
REBECCA SCHNEIDER
Phone: (607)387-3816
rls11@cornell.edu
5630 Pine Ridge Rd
Trumansburg, NY 14886
9/1/2015 9/1/2015 12/31/2018
BEN LEWALTER (alternate)
351-0484
lewalterdesign@gmail.com
5360 Rice Rd.,
Trumansburg NY
14886
1/4/18 12/31/18
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
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*Resolution 2018-82: Approval Of Minutes- 2/27/18 PH & Regular TB
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 2/27/18.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-83: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1110.4 Town Justice CE INCREASE $8,895.00
To cover costs associated with the Justice Court Assistance Program grant
A3021 Court Facilities – State Aid INCREASE $8,895.00
To account for additional revenue from Justice Court Assistance Program grant
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
*Resolution 2018-84: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers # 85-136 in the amount
of $91,954.71.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/13/18
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MARCH 27th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-85: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 27, 2018 with the deletion of the
stormwater item, and addition of an executive session for collective bargaining.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/27/18
*Resolution 2018-86: Moore’s Marine Development District 8– Direction For The Planning
Board:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board requests that the Planning Board review the proposed changes
to Development District 8- Moore’s Marine, with focus on the following:
Put limit on boat sales, such as number of boats sold per year, only used boat sales.
No mechanical sounds associated with boat repair shall emanate from the property except from 8am-8pm,
Monday-Saturday
Parking and storage areas shown on the site plan may need to be adjusted to accommodate visual screening
Reducing the waste lubricant and oils storage to 300 gallons
Reducing hours of sign illumination
Requiring a stockade fence on shared property boundaries of 3060 Dubois Rd
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/27/18
*Resolution 2018-87: Introducing Local Law No. 2 Of 2018 To Amend Chapter 142 Of The
Code Of The Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Special Events And Scheduling A Public Hearing.
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to amend Chapter 142 of the Code pertaining to special events; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law (“MHRL”) §20(4) requires introduction of a proposed local law by a Town
Board member at a Town Board meeting, and a public hearing is required pursuant to MHRL §20(5);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that proposed Local Law no. 2 is introduced to the Town Board by Ms. Thomas; and it is further
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RESOLVED that a public hearing on the proposed local law shall take place on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the
Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886, and that notice of the public hearing shall be published at
least five days in advance thereof.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/27/18
*Resolution 2018-88: Approval Of Minutes- 3/13 Public Hearing And Regular Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/13 for both the public hearing and the
regular meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/27/18
APRIL 10th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-89: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for April 10, 2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
*Resolution 2018-90: Making A SEQR Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend
Chapter 142 Of The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Special Events
WHEREAS, this action is the adoption of a Local Law to amend the Chapter 142 of the Code of the Town of
Ulysses pertaining to special events; and
WHEREAS, this as an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated
environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on April 10, 2018 has reviewed and accepted as adequate
the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the SEAF Parts
2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
*Resolution 2018-91: Approving Local Law To Amend Chapter 142 Of The Code Of The
Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Special Events
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2018 the Town Board accepted the Local Law language and set the public hearing
date of April 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed local law amending the Zoning Law was held on April 10, 2018,
notice of such hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of the Town and a
newspaper of general circulation on Friday, April 6, 2018, 5 days before the public hearing, 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 New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations
at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of
Ulysses, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on
April 10, 2018, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by Town Staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts Local Law No.2 of 2018, to amend the
Ulysses Chapter 142: Special Events, and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file said local law with the
New York State Secretary of State as required by law , and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will notify the Town Board, Zoning Officer, and Building Inspector when the
Local Law is acknowledged by the Secretary of State.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
*Resolution 2018-92: Clarifying Hours Worked For The Personnel Policy
WHEREAS, Collective bargaining negotiations are ongoing and it is understood that further changes to the
Personnel Policy will be needed; and
WHEREAS, The Town Board wishes to assure equitable treatment of all employees and to provide some clarity
and guidance to the Town employees in the interim,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Ulysses clarifies that paid time off, such as vacation, personal time, sick
time and holiday time, used during a week are included in hours worked for the purposes of calculating
overtime and compensatory time.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
*Resolution 2018-93: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #137-186 in the amount
of $55,270.14
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
*Resolution 2018-94: Approval Of Minutes- 3/27/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/27/18.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/10/18
APRIL 13th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-95: Appointing A Fire Inspector For The Town Of Ulysses
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Fire Inspector position has been vacant since late 2017, and
WHEREAS the 2018 budget has funds to pay for a Fire Inspector, and
WHEREAS the position was advertised, and candidates with the requirements for this job were interviewed,
and
WHEREAS the immediate supervisor for the Fire Inspector is the Code Enforcement Officer, Tom Myers, who
made a recommendation for a candidate to be appointed to this position.
BE IT THEREFORE
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RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the appointment of Lucas Albertsman as a part-time Code
Enforcement Officer at a rate of $21/hour for an average of 7 hours/week.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 4/13/18
*Resolution 2018-96: Appointment Of Temporary Planner/Zoning Officer
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2018, the Town Planner and Zoning Officer, Darby Kiley, submitted her resignation,
and
WHEREAS this position requires a person to temporarily fulfill the duties of the Planner/Zoning Officer until
the position can be filled permanently, and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses needs to have someone with experience as a planner and with zoning.
BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses appoints Matt Johnston to the position of temporary Town Environmental
Planner and Zoning Officer at the hourly rate of $30/hr until the full advertising, interviewing and hiring
process can be completed for this position.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 4/13/18
APRIL 26TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-97: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for April 26, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler *unable to vote
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/26/18
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*Resolution 2018-98: Appointment Of Clerk For The Planning Board
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has an opening for the Clerk of the Planning Board and the Zoning Update
Steering Committee, and
WHEREAS, this position was advertised and applicants were interviewed,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses appoints Maria Barry to be the Clerk for the Planning Board and
Zoning Update Steering Committee at the rate of $16/hour.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler *unable to vote
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/26/18
*Resolution 2018- : Supporting A Congressional Ban On Assault Weapons - TABLED
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is committed to the health and safety of students, school employees, and all
residents, and
WHEREAS, it is the Town of Ulysses’ highest priority to create and maintain a respectful and healthy
environment and the town is, therefore, committed to reduce gun violence and fatalities; doing so is necessary
to helping all children thrive and remain safe at home, in school, and throughout life, and
WHEREAS, in 1994, Congress passed and President Clinton signed, the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms
Use Protection Act, that banned the manufacture for civilian use of certain semi-automatic firearms defined as
assault weapons and certain ammunition magazines defined as large capacity in order to reduce crime and
violence in the United States, and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Act expired by operation of law and has not been renewed by Congress, and
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of the Act, assault weapons may be legally sold and purchased within many
states, and
WHEREAS, since 1999, the number of mass shootings in schools, churches, and other public places has
increased as the overall national crime rate has steadily declined, and
WHEREAS, in the last several years, mass shooting incidents involving assault-style weapons and high-volume
magazines once banned by the Act have occurred in locations across the United States including Tucson,
Arizona; Aurora, Colorado; Newtown, Connecticut; Clackamas, Oregon; Virginia Tech University; Las Vegas,
Nevada; Orlando, Florida; and Parkland, Florida, and
WHEREAS, hundreds of innocent children and adults have been killed or injured in these incidents, and
WHEREAS, the use of semi-automatic, assault-style weapons equipped with large capacity magazines enables
persons intent on committing mass murder to cause far more deaths and injuries than would be possible if
such weapons and ammunition magazines were not available, and
WHEREAS, the people of the Town of Ulysses mourn the loss of the 17 innocent people murdered on February
14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the deadliest school shooting since
2012, and
WHEREAS, the firearm used to murder and injure the victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was an
AR-15 semi-automatic assault style weapon equipped with high-capacity magazines, the same weapon used
repeatedly in school shootings of students and teachers, and
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WHEREAS, assault-style weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines are not suitable for civilian use of
any type and constitute a demonstrated threat to the general public and law enforcement personnel, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses urges the United States Congress to immediately enact a law mirroring
the provisions of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 as introduced in the United States Senate that prohibits the
sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk send copies of this resolution to Congressman Reed and to Senators Charles
Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand and request their support for the passage of the legislation.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
After a brief discussion, the board agreed to table this resolution.
TABLED.
*Resolution 2018-99: Approval Of Minutes- 4/13 And 4/16 Special Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/13 and 4/16.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler *unable to vote
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/26/18
*Resolution 2018-100: Approval Of Minutes- 4/10
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/10 for the public hearing and the
regular meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler *unable to vote
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 4/26/18
MAY 8TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-101: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 8, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session to discuss union negotiations.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
*Resolution 2018-102: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-
118h (1-3) Re: Development District 8, Moore’s Marine
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider a proposed Local Law to amend the Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-
3) RE: Development District 8; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law 520(4) requires that a proposed local law be introduced by a Town Board
member at a Town Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board reviewed the proposed changes recommended by the Planning Board on
May 1, 2018, and made two changes to the proposed language pertaining to new buildings on May 8, 2018;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the proposed Local Law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses,
which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) pertaining to Development District 8 is
hereby introduced to the Town Board for its review and consideration.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
*Resolution 2018-103: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law To Amend
Zoning Code §212-118h (1-3) Re: Development District 8, Moore’s Marine
WHEREAS, a proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses, which
are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) pertaining to Development District 8 was
introduced at a Town Board meeting on May 8, 2018, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20(5) requires that a public hearing be held before a local law is
adopted by the Town Board, which public hearing must be held upon at least ten days’ notice;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on May 22, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall, 10
Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 on the proposed local law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning Law
of the Town of Ulysses, which are set forth in the Town of Ulysses Code §212-118 H (1-3) pertaining to
Development District 8; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
ten days before the date thereof.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
*Resolution 2018-104: Appreciation For The Town’s Environmental Planner
WHEREAS, the Environmental Planner for the Town of Ulysses, Darby Kiley, has been a faithful employee since
2011; and
WHEREAS Darby has helped the town win ~$187,000 of grant funding over recent years, funding that has been
used to purchase a natural area protecting Trumansburg Creek, funding to bring the zoning in line with the
Comprehensive Plan, and additional funds to allow the Town Hall to soon become fossil-free; and
WHEREAS Darby is a true leader in environmental stewardship having been a member (and current chair) of
the Tompkins County Water Resources Council, member (and former chair) of the Cayuga Lakes Watershed
Network Intermunicipal Organization, member of the Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition, the Tompkins
County Transportation Council, the Tompkins County Council of Governments Energy Task Force, the Tompkins
County Parks and Trails Network as well as other groups and boards throughout the county, and
WHEREAS Darby does her job professionally, wading through the technical and legal aspects of all the roles
she fills as Environmental Planner, Zoning Officer and Stormwater Officer; and
WHEREAS Darby has a remarkable ability to respectfully interact with all the boards she works with and the
public with the best smile, even when a smile is hard to come by.
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses wishes Darby Kiley well in her new endeavor with
Tompkins County and thanks her for her years of excellent service to the town.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
*Resolution 2018-105: Appointment Of Temporary Planner/Zoning Officers
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2018, the Town Planner and Zoning Officer, Darby Kiley submitted her resignation,
and
WHEREAS this position requires a person or persons to temporarily fulfill the duties of the Planner/Zoning
Officer until the position can be filled permanently, and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses needs to have someone with experience as a planner and with zoning,
BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses appoints CJ Randall to the position of temporary Town Environmental Planner
and Zoning Officer at the rate under the current contract until the full advertising, interviewing and hiring
process can be completed for this position, also
RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses appoints John Czamanske to the position of temporary Deputy Town
Environmental Planner and Zoning Officer at the hourly rate of $40/hr for a maximum of 10 hours per week
until the full advertising, interviewing and hiring process can be completed for this position.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
TOWN REPORTS:
(see Appendix)
*Resolution 2018-106: Approval Of Minutes- 4/26/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/26/18.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
*Resolution 2018-107: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #187-226 in the amount
of $216,115.56.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/8/18
MAY 22nd, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-108: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 22, 2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-109: Making A SEQR Determination For Proposed Local Law To Amend
Town Of Ulysses Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) Re: Development District 8
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WHEREAS, this action is the adoption of a Local Law to amend the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law §212-118 H (1-
3) RE: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 8; and
WHEREAS, this as an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated
environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on May 22, 2018 has reviewed and accepted as adequate
the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the SEAF Parts
2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-110: Approving Local Law To Amend Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) Re:
Development District 8
WHEREAS Following the procedures in the Zoning Law §212-20, on June 13, 2017, the Town Board referred the
rezoning request §212-118 H (1-3) RE: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 8 to the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS The Planning Board reviewed the site plan and revised language at meetings held on July 18, 2017,
October 17, 2017, December 5, 2017, and December 19, 2017 and provided recommended language to the
Town Board; and
WHEREAS The Town Board held a public hearing on February 27, 2018 and based on public comment, referred
the matter back to the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS The Planning Board continued review of the site plan and revised language at meetings held on
March 20, 2018, April 3, 2018, April 17, 2018, and May 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS There is a need for the proposed use: Moore’s Marine has been in the community at this location
for over 25 years and meets the boat servicing and storage needs for our lakeshore community; and
WHEREAS As an existing use, the location is a convenient storage facility for local boaters; and
WHEREAS the development district is compatible with the neighborhood because the owners recognize that
this is a residential area, will keep boats stored behind the building, and will address impacts with a vegetated
buffer; and adheres to the comprehensive plan which promotes outdoor recreation and tourism as goals;
WHEREAS The property owners will mitigate possible detrimental effects on the neighborhood by having no
mechanical sound from the facility between 8 pm and 8 am, storing the majority of the boats east of the
building, and planting a vegetated buffer; and
WHEREAS To protect the environmental quality of the site, the property owners will use best management
practices when working on boats, will maintain the existing vegetated buffer along the stream on the southern
boundary, and will maintain a vegetated buffer east/downhill of the site; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2018 the Town Board accepted the Local Law language and set the public hearing date of
May 22, 2018; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed local law amending the Zoning Law was held on May 22, 2018,
notice of such hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of the Town and a
newspaper of general circulation on May 11, 2018 more than 10 days before the public hearing, 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 General Municipal Law §239(l) and (m), on February 8, 2018, the Town submitted to
the Tompkins County Planning Department a full statement of the proposed amendments to the Town Zoning
Law; the Tompkins County Planning Department sent a response on February 15, 2018, updated after May 8,
2018, determined that the proposal does not have any negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations
at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of
Ulysses, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on
May 22, 2018, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by Town Staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts Local Law No. 3 of 2018, to amend the
Ulysses Zoning Code §212-118 H (1-3) RE: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 8 and authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to file said local law with the New York State Secretary of State as required by law , and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will notify the Town Board and Zoning Officer when the Local Law is
acknowledged by the Secretary of State.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
* Resolution 2018-111: Approving Sale Of Real Property Located In The Town Of Ulysses At
5020 Jacksonville Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26 And 5036 Jacksonville
Road, Designated As Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-27
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopted Resolution # 2018-79 on March 13, 2018, whereby
it authorized the Town Supervisor, Elizabeth Thomas, to execute the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real
Property to sell Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-26 (5020 Jacksonville Road) and Town of Ulysses tax
parcel number 25.-4-27 (5036 Jacksonville Road), collectively referred to as “the Premises” to Cameron
Neuhoff (“the Buyer”) for the sum of $49,500, subject to the Other Terms set forth in paragraph 6 of the
Contract, and the additional conditions, restrictions and contingencies referred to in the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Buyer entered into the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the deed and related documents need to be signed on behalf of the Town to convey the Premises
to the Buyer;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Elizabeth Thomas, to execute the deed,
transfer gains affidavit, equalization and assessment form and all other necessary documents to convey Town
of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-26 (5020 Jacksonville Road) and Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 25.-4-
27 (5036 Jacksonville Road) to Cameron Neuhoff, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will send a certified resolution to the Town Supervisor and Town
Attorney.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-112: Appointing An Alternate For The Planning Board
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses, upon recommendation of the interview committee, appoints
Steven Manley to the position of Planning Board Alternate for the remainder of the annual term ending
12/31/2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-113: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Sign A Contract For Legal
Review Of Union Contract
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with Guy Krogh to
perform a legal review of the proposed union contract,
And further resolved that the Town Clerk will send a certified resolution to Guy Krogh.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-114: Approval Of Postage Meter Contract
WHEREAS the town has relatively high mailing needs and has had a postage meter contract with Pitney Bowes
for several years, and
WHEREAS that contract has expired and the clerk’s office has researched new contract options and
determined which would be the best fit for the town,
Now therefore be it
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RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign a new 5-year contract with Pitney Bowes at a
quarterly rate of $493.26.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-115: Opposition To Proposed Romulus Incinerator
WHEREAS, Circular enerG, LLC, a Rochester, NY based startup, has proposed building the largest garbage
incinerator in New York State in the Town of Romulus, at a site less than 20 miles northwest of the Town of
Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the waste incinerator project is proposing to bring up to 238 trucks into the region per day, six days
a week, which equates to 148,512 additional trucks per year, and it is likely that some, if not many, of these
trucks will be routed through the Town of Ulysses and Village of Trumansburg on NY State Route 96; and
WHEREAS, the proposed incinerator will include a 260-foot smoke stack which will emit toxins and carcinogens
into the region; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has found that garbage incinerators
“produce more emissions than coal facilities” and “produce up to 14 times more mercury than coal plants…”
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses, is downwind of the proposed Circular enerG waste incinerator Project and
winds could disperse the emissions from the incinerator across many municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, these negative environmental impacts from the proposed Project could have negative economic
impacts on the wine, craft beverage, agriculture, and agri-tourism industry that generates $2.9 billion in
economic activity and supports 60,000 jobs in the Finger Lakes, including in the Town of Ulysses; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has consistently supported the right to Municipal Home Rule as evidenced by
its organization of Amicus Curiae in the case of Norse Energy Corp. USA v Town of Dryden (964 N.Y.S.2d 714);
and
WHEREAS, Circular enerG is seeking to circumvent the Home Rule process by filing a draft Public Involvement
Program (PIP) directly with NY State.
Now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses opposes the waste incinerator project proposed to be constructed in the
Finger Lakes in the Town of Romulus, Seneca County, as submitted by Circular enerG; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses urges the Town of Romulus to stand in opposition to the
proposal by Circular enerG; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration
to reject the Circular enerG Waste Incinerator proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, New York State Senate
Majority Leader John Flanagan, New York State Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-
Cousins, New York State Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, State Senators Pam
Helming, Tom O’Mara, and James Seward, Assembly members Phil Palmesano and Barbara Lifton, Senators
Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Tom Reed, New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos, New York State Public Service Commissioner Chair
John Rhodes, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball, New York
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State Energy Research and Development Authority Chair Richard L. Kaufman, New York State Empire State
Development Commissioner Howard Zemsky, New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard
Zucker, Romulus Town Supervisor David Kaiser, Romulus Planning Board Chair Tom Bouchard, and Seneca
County Board of Supervisors Chair Robert Shipley, County Legislative chair and County Health dept.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-116: Retirement System Standard Work Day
WHEREAS, The New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (NYSLRS) requires local municipalities
to establish, by resolution, a standard work day for each position; and
WHEREAS, the NYSLRS Standard Work Day represents what would be full time for each position;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses, Location code 30607, hereby establishes the following standard
work days for its employees and will report days worked to the New York State and Local Employees’
Retirement System based on the time keeping system or the record of activities maintained and submitted by
these members to the clerk of this body:
Tompkins County Job Title Town of Ulysses Job Title
Standard Work
Day (Hrs/Day)
Motor Equipment Operator Highway Staff 8
MEO/Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker Highway Staff/ Water District Operator 8
Deputy Town Highway Superintendent Deputy Highway Superintendent 8
Deputy Town Supervisor Deputy Town Supervisor 6
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor Bookkeeper 8
Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk 6
Court Clerk Court Clerk 8
Distribution Operator Assistant Water District Laborer 6
Typist - PT Planning Board Clerk 6
Typist - PT BZA Clerk 6
Typist - PT Second Deputy Town Clerk 6
Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - PT Code/Fire Enforcement Officer 6
Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - PT Fire Enforcement Officer 6
Environmental Planner Environmental Planner/ Zoning Officer 8
Project Assistant
Summer Youth Employee -
Seasonal/Temporary 6
Laborer Seasonal Highway Laborer - Temporary 8
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Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
*Resolution 2018-117: Approval Of Minutes- 5/8
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/8.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/22/18
JUNE 12th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-118: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 12, 2018 with deletions of the
following agenda items: pride resolution, the appointment of environmental planner and the union contract;
and the addition of an executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
*Resolution 2018----: Declaring Manse Road A Highway By Use -TABLED
WHEREAS Manse Road, which runs between Route 96 and Jacksonville Roads in the Town of Ulysses has been
used as a public road for more than ten years, and maintained by the Town of Ulysses Highway department for
more than ten years; and
WHEREAS Manse Road was sometimes referred to as Church Road in Town documents and the two names
were used interchangeably; and
WHEREAS on April 8, 1967 the Town of Ulysses Planning Board passed a resolution to accept Manse Road as
the official name of a previously unnamed road that appeared on the 1960 Official Town Map; and
WHEREAS on August 8, 1995 it is noted in the Town of Ulysses Town Board meeting minutes that the highway
superintendent was asked to block off Manse Road for a celebration; and
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WHEREAS the Town Highway Superintendent report of November 14, 2006 shows that a drain line and catch
basin were installed on Manse Road (misspelled Mense Road in minutes); and
WHEREAS the August 9, 2008 Town Highway Superintendent report shows that Manse Road was paved
(misspelled Manne Road in minutes); and
WHEREAS the September 9, 2008 Town Highway Superintendent report shows the ground rebates were out
and cleaned up after the paving project on Church Road; and
WHEREAS the November 10, 2008 Town Highway Superintendent report shows the highway department
paved an invert for channeling water into a catch Basin on Church Road; and
AND WHEREAS Highway Law Section 189 states that: All lands which shall have been used by the public as a
highway for the period of ten years or more, shall be a highway, with the same force and effect as if it had
been duly laid out and recorded as a highway, and the town superintendent shall open all such highways to the
width of at least three rods;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses declares Manse Road a highway by use in the
Town of Ulysses pursuant to Highway Law section 189.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Zahler made a motion to table the resolution, seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed unanimously.
*Resolution 2018-119: Approving Standard Work Day Reporting For Ulysses Employees In
Accordance With The NYS Retirement System
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses-(location code 30607) hereby establishes the following work days for
these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time
keeping records or their record of activities.
Title Standa
rd
work
day
Name Current term Participates
in time-
keeping
system
ROA result
Elected officials
Highway
Superintendent
8 David Reynolds 1/1/18-
12/31/21
No
25.02
Town Supervisor 6 Elizabeth Thomas 1/1/18-
12/31/21
No 27.36
Town Clerk 8 Carissa Parlato 1/1/18-
12/31/21
No 22.09
Town Justice 6 Thomas Schlee 1/1/17-
12/31/20
No 3.33
Appointed officials
Court Clerk 8 Angela Champion 1/1-12/31/18 Yes NA
Deputy Highway
Superintendent
8 Chris Stevenson 1/1-12/31/18 Yes NA
Bookkeeper 8 Nina Thompson 1/1-12/31/18 Yes NA
Deputy Town Clerk 6 Sarah Koski 1/1-12/31/18 Yes NA
(PLEASE NOTE: Columns with personal information (pertaining to retirement and social security numbers) have
been removed from this table.)
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
*Resolution 2018-120: Approval Of Contract For Appraisal Of Land On Salo Drive.
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses was awarded a grant of $57,205 from NYS Office of Parks Recreation and
Historic Preservation, and
WHEREAS a separate appraisal of all the parcels acquired from Habitat for Humanity is required by a state
certified appraiser in order for the state to release the grant funding to the Town of Ulysses, and
WHEREAS the Town Supervisor has two bids for the appraisals,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract with Landmark
Appraisal for $2000 to provide appraisals for the following parcels in accordance to the requirements by the
grant administrators:
Village of Trumansburg 7.-6-1.1
Town of Ulysses 11.-2-8.2
Town of Ulysses 11.-2-11
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
*Resolution 2018-121: Approval Of Copier Lease Contract
Whereas the town makes a large number of copies each year and needs a large scale copier to handle its
needs, and
Whereas the current copier lease and contract is expiring, and
Whereas the Town Clerk has researched various options and received 2 quotes as per the procurement policy,
Therefore be it resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a new 48 month copier
lease and contract with Toshiba.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
*Resolution 2018-122: Approval Of Minutes- 5/22/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/22/18 (public hearing and town board)
as edited.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
*Resolution 2018-123: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #227-288 in the amount
of $100,471.30.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 6/12/18
JUNE 20th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-124: Amending The Town Of Ulysses Personnel Policy
RESOLVED that the following language be added to the Personnel Policy at the beginning of Section 700
"Employee Benefits"
The Ulysses Town Board may, at its discretion and by resolution, negotiate, and grant a new employee a
different benefits package at the time of hire based on their prior experience in a similar position. The
resolution granting such benefits shall specify how further benefits will accrue.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/20/18
*Resolution 2018-125: Appointment Of Environmental Planner
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Environmental Planner position is vacant; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses advertised the position for over a month; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of Ulysses appointed an interview committee to interview candidates and make a
recommendation to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS the interview committee interviewed 7 applicants using a standard set of criteria; and
WHEREAS references of top applicants were checked; and
WHEREAS the interview committee unanimously recommends John Zepko to be appointed as the Town of
Ulysses Environmental Planner; and
Therefore be it
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints John Zepko to the position of Environmental Planner
provisional to the civil service requirements, at the salary of $58,000 annually, with a starting vacation of 15
days annually for the first 6 years of employment, after which time his vacation leave will follow the Personnel
Policy; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the probationary period will be set by the Town Supervisor in consultation with the
Town Board as per the Personnel Policy.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/20/18
JUNE 25th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-126: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 25, 2018 with the addition of
cemetery maintenance.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-127: Urging Support Of Pride Month And Prohibition Of Discrimination
Based On Gender Identity And Expression
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017 the Ulysses Town Board adopted resolution 2017-116 creating a policy that allows
the Town Board to consider requests from organizations seeking endorsement for their environmental and/or
social causes that “ promote or support the rights, inclusion, dignity of all Town residents and those historically
excluded or discriminated against…” and
WHEREAS, County Legislator Anne Koreman affiliated with Finger Lakes Pulse, a local LGBTQ group, has
requested that the Town of Ulysses affirm the dignity and equal rights of individuals with a wide range of
sexual identities who have been discriminated against and to show our support and solidarity by displaying a
rainbow flag at the Town Hall during LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June 2018,
Now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board expresses its welcoming support of and commitment to assuring the
equal rights of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and questioning individuals who live and work in
our community and those who visit here throughout the year and further
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RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board urges Senator Thomas O’Mara to support and advocate for the
passage of Senate Bill S07010, which is the companion bill to Assembly Bill A03358, co-sponsored by
Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, which passed by the Assembly in May 2018 during the next legislative
session. The law “prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression; defines "gender identity or
expression" as having or being perceived as having a gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior or
expression whether or not that gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior or expression is different
from that traditionally associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth; further includes offenses
regarding gender identity or expression within the list of hate crimes,” and further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses thank Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton for her leadership and co-
sponsorship of this important bill to reduce discrimination based on gender identity or expression and further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk send certified copies of this resolution to Senator O’Mara and Assemblywoman
Lifton and to County Legislator Anne Koreman.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Mr. Goldman proposed a friendly amendment to remove the flag statement.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-128: Declaring Manse Road A Highway By Use
WHEREAS Manse Road, which runs between Route 96 and Jacksonville Roads in the Town of Ulysses has been
used as a public road for at least 40 years, and maintained by the Town of Ulysses Highway department for far
more than forty(40) years; and
WHEREAS Manse Road was sometimes referred to as Church Road in Town documents and the two names
were used interchangeably; and
WHEREAS on April 8, 1967 the Town of Ulysses Planning Board passed a resolution to accept Manse Road as
the official name of a previously unnamed road that appeared on the 1960 Official Town Map; and
WHEREAS on August 8, 1995 it is noted in the Town of Ulysses Town Board meeting minutes that the highway
superintendent was asked to block off Manse Road for a celebration; and
WHEREAS the Town Highway Superintendent report of November 14, 2006 shows that a drain line and catch
basin were installed on Manse Road (misspelled Mense Road in minutes); and
WHEREAS the August 9, 2008 Town Highway Superintendent report shows that Manse Road was paved
(misspelled Manne Road in minutes); and
WHEREAS the November 10, 2008 Town Highway Superintendent report shows the highway department
paved an invert for channeling water into a catch Basin on Church Road; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses declares Manse Road a highway by use in the
Town of Ulysses AT THE CURRENT SURVEYED WIDTH pursuant to Highway Law section 189.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-129: Adopting The Natural Resources Inventory
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Board believes that climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our
local and global environments which is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, the effects of climate change may endanger our infrastructure, economy and livelihoods; harm our
farms, orchards, ecological communities, including native fish and wildlife populations; affecting drinking water
supplies; and posing potential health threats to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions required for climate
stabilization will require sustained and substantial efforts; and
WHEREAS on September 16, 2016, the Town of Ulysses pledged by resolution to participate in the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Climate Smart Communities” initiative; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses appointed the Ulysses Environmental Planner as the Town’s Climate Smart
Community Coordinator on June 13, 2017; and
WHEREAS, achieving Climate Smart Communities certification helps receive better scores for some State
funding applications, and provides recognition for the Town’s climate action leadership, and
WHEREAS Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Clean Energy Coordinator, in conjunction
with the Ulysses Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Committee drafted and reviewed a natural resources
inventory for the town which will help to identify critical resources to preserve, and
WHEREAS the NRI is a living document and may be amended over time,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses adopts the Town of Ulysses Natural Resources Inventory as presented at
the meeting on June 25, 2018; and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk send a certified copy of this resolution to the regional Clean Energy
Communities Energy Coordinator, Terrance Carroll, prior to 6/29/2018, and to the chair of the CSAC.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-130: Designating The Ulysses Conservation And Sustainability Advisory
Committee As The Climate Smart Communities Task Force For The Town Of Ulysses
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board through Resolution No. 2016-154 on September 13, 2016 pledged to
participate in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Climate Smart Communities”
Initiative in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate, and
WHEREAS, a Climate Smart Communities Certification Program has been developed to provide local
governments with a framework to guide climate action and enable high-performing communities to achieve
recognition for their leadership, and
WHEREAS, achieving Climate Smart Communities certification helps receive better scores for some State
funding applications, and provides recognition for the Town’s climate action leadership, and
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WHEREAS, in order to become a Climate Smart Community, one of the mandatory actions is to establish or
designate a Climate Smart Communities Task Force, which serves as a central body of leadership that
promotes and supports climate mitigation and adaption in the community, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Ulysses Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Committee is to provide the
Town Board with advice and counsel on energy, climate change, and energy-related economic development
issues—areas that overlap with the Climate Smart Communities goals.
Therefore, now be it
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board hereby designates the Ulysses Conservation and Sustainability
Advisory Committee as the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force for the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Initiative.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-131: Appointment For Special Cemetery Maintenance Project
RESOLVED to appoint Jacob McAvoy to repair cemetery stones in the Jacksonville cemetery at a rate of $11/hr
for up to $1000 from budget line A8810.1 and be supervised by the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-132: Budget Modification
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the following budget modifications
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A5410.4 Sidewalks CE INCREASE $1,000.00
To cover costs for mowing & snow removal on the sidewalk along Smith Woods
A1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $1,000.00
$14,738 would remain in the A Fund Contingency account
A8810.1 Cemeteries PS INCREASE $1,000.00
To fund a new budget line for temporary seasonal labor for cemetery maintenance
A8810.4 Cemeteries CE INCREASE $500.00
To cover supplies associated with cemetery maintenance
A1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $1,500.00
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$13,238 would remain in the A Fund Contingency account
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-133: Approval Of Minutes- 6/12/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/12/2018 as edited.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
*Resolution 2018-134: Approval Of Minutes-6/20/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/20/2018.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/25/18
July 10th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-135: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for July 10, 2018 with the addition of
temporary parking discussion and an executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
*Resolution 2018-136: Posting Parking During Grassroots Festival
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Highway Superintendent to temporarily post no
parking signs in the following areas from July 16-23, 2018: Falls Road, from Cemetery Road to Cayuga View
Road., on both sides; and Rabbit Run Road where posted in prior years.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
*Resolution 2018-137: Authorization To Sign Trumansburg Community Recreation
Memorandum Of Understanding
WHEREAS the 2009 Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan calls for development of a coordinated recreation
plan; and
WHEREAS Trumansburg Community Recreation, the Village of Trumansburg, the Trumansburg School District
and the Town of Ulysses wish to collaborate in shared planning and coordination of recreational opportunities
and facilities and
WHEREAS the parties have outlined a Memorandum of Understanding to guide a shared planning process with
representatives from each entity; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorize Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas to sign the proposed
Memorandum of Understanding with minor edits as needed for all parties to agree; and further
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board designate Elizabeth Thomas as the Town’s designated representative
to the planning group with Nancy Zahler serving as alternate; and further
RESOLVED the Town Clerk send a certified copy of the resolution to each of the other parties of the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Friendly amendment by Ms. Zahler, seconded by Mr. Hertzler, to strike the last sentence from section 1d.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
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*Resolution 2018-138: Approval Of Minutes- 6/25/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/25/18 as edited.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
*Resolution 2018-139: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW INCREASE $1,500.00
To cover costs for individual parcel appraisals of lots associated with Salo Dr land
A1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $1,500.00
$11,738 would remain in the A Fund Contingency account
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
*Resolution 2018-140: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #289-340 in the amount
of $166,252.08.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/10/18
JULY 24TH, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
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*Resolution 2018-141: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for July 24, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/24/18
*Resolution 2018-142: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Approve Contract Extension
With Randall And West
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the extended contract with
Randall and West to continue assisting with the zoning update.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/24/18
*Resolution 2018-143: Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established In General Municipal Law
§3-C
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Local
Law # 4 of 2018 to override the NYS tax levy limit as allowed by General Municipal Law §3- C. The Public
Hearing will be on August 14 at 7:00 pm at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm St. Trumansburg, NY, and further
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Clerk will ensure the proper notice of the Public Hearing in the newspaper, on the
Clerk’s bulletin board, the website and the town listserv.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/24/18
*Resolution 2018-144: Approval Of Minutes- 7/10 & 7/11/18
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 7/10 & 7/11.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/24/18
AUGUST 14th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-145: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for August 14, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session for discussing the acquisition or sale of property.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-146: Approval Of Collective Bargaining Agreement With Teamsters Local
317 Highway Department For 2018-2020
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognized Teamsters Local 317 as the exclusive representative for collective
bargaining purposes of certain full-time Highway Department employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s negotiations team and Teamster’s negotiations team have come to a tentative
agreement on the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining contract for the term of January 1, 2018
through December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the employees in the collective bargaining unit met on July 26th 2018, and affirmatively voted to
ratify the contract;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses does hereby accept the recommendation of the
negotiation team and approves the signing of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of
Ulysses and Teamsters Local 317; and be it further
RESOLVED, the contract is effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas to sign the collective bargaining
agreement.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-147: Local Law #4 Of 2018 – To Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established
In General Municipal Law §3- C
WHEREAS, according to New York State’s Property Tax Cap legislation, if a town government decides to adopt
a budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the town must pass a local law to
override that cap, and
WHEREAS, adopting said local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide flexibility to exceed the
Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, and to ensure that any State recalculation of the applicable limit
will not make the town inadvertently out of compliance, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Ulysses Town Board on August 14, 2018, to hear all persons
interested in proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2018, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Local Law No. 4 of 2018 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2019 is hereby adopted
pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, which expressly authorizes the Town of
Ulysses to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by a majority, also further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk,
and one copy with the Secretary of State.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-148: Setting A Public Hearing For The Town Of Ulysses Parking Local Law
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board will hold a Public Hearing for the Town of Ulysses Local Law
____ of 2018 pertaining to parking and obstruction of highways. The Public Hearing will be on August 28, 2018
at 7:00 p.m. at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm St. Trumansburg, NY, and further
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Clerk will ensure the proper notice of Public Hearing in the newspaper, on
the Clerk’s bulletin board, the website and the town listserv.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-149: Family Leave Policy:
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board adopts the Paid Family Leave Policy presented at the August 14, 2018
Town Board meeting and further
RESOLVED this policy will be incorporated into the Ulysses Personnel Policy.
Discussion: Ms. Zahler suggested a friendly amendment under the Employee Responsibilities section of the
Family Leave Policy: Where such notice is not possible, the employee must provide notice as soon as
practicable and must notify their supervisor per normal notification (call-in) procedures.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-: Authorizing Funding For The Fairground Improvements - TABLED.
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves one-time funding amount of $3,000 for trees for the
Trumansburg Fairgrounds to replace the mature trees that were recently removed by the NYS Department of
Transportation and the NYS Electric and Gas Company.
Discussion: Mr. Goldman and Ms. Zahler expressed a desire to have the entire budget for the tree replanting
project before the Town Board commits funding. Ms. Zahler will reach out to Peggy Haine, who submitted the
request on behalf of the Rotary, to get details before the Town Board votes on authorizing funding.
TABLED
*Resolution 2018-150: Approval Of Minutes- 7/24 & 7/25/18
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the regular meeting on 7/24/2018, and the
special meeting on 7/25/18.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
*Resolution 2018-151: Approval Of Claims
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #341-386 in the amount
of $146,886.94.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/14/18
AUGUST 28th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-152: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for August 28, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session to discuss current litigation.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-153: Adoption Of Local Law To Repeal And Amend Chapter 186, Aritcle 1
Of The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses Pertaining To Parking And Chapter 164, Article 1
Pertaining To Obstruction Of Highways And Enact New Provisions
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to adopt the local law referred to above (hereafter “the Local Law”)
pursuant to Article 9, §1 of the New York State Constitution and §10 of the New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Local Law was advertised as required by law in the Ithaca Journal
for August 28, 2018 at the Ulysses Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date, time and place and all parties in attendance were
permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local Law, or any part thereof; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts and enacts Local
Law No. 5 of 2018 entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO REPEAL AND AMEND CHAPTER 186, ARTICLE 1 OF THE CODE OF
THE TOWN OF ULYSSES PERTAINING TO PARKING AND CHAPTER 164, ARTICLE 1 PERTAINING TO OBSTRUCTION
OF HIGHWAYS AND ENACT NEW PROVISIONS”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this
resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of
State as required by law.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-154: Authorizing Funding For The Fairground Improvements.
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves one-time funding amount of $3,000 for trees for the
Trumansburg Fairgrounds to replace the mature trees that were recently removed by the NYS Department of
Transportation and the NYS Electric and Gas Company.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-155: Authorization To Enter Into An Addendum To Purchase Contract For
5020 Jacksonville Road
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into an Addendum to the
March 2018 Contract for sale for the property to Cameron Neuhoff at 5020 Jacksonville Road as presented and
discussed at the Town Board meeting on August 28, 2018. (see appendix for contract).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-156: Authorizing Temporary No Parking Signs On Glenwood Road Near
The Black Diamond Trail
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Highway Department to post temporary no
parking signs on blind bend of the road on the south side of Glenwood Heights Road, to the east and west of
the Black Diamond Trail for a distance the Highway Department determines to be safe for the passage of snow
plows and other vehicles.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-157: Approval Of Minutes- 8/14 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 8/14.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
*Resolution 2018-158: Approval Of Budget Modifications
Resolved that the Town Board approve the following budge modifications:
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B8010.1 Zoning PS INCREASE $180.00
To cover overage due to Environmental Planner position transition
B8021.1 Planner PS INCREASE $180.00
To cover overage due to Environmental Planner position transition
B1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $360.00
$8,840 would remain in the B Fund Contingency account
B9060.81 HSA Contributions INCREASE $500.00
To cover overage due to Environmental Planner position transition
B1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $500.00
$8,340 would remain in the B Fund Contingency account
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
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SEPTEMBER 11th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-159: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Sept. 11, 2018 with the change of moving
up the discussion with Ms. Kehoe.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
*Resolution 2018-160: A Resolution Designating The Intersection Of Cayuga Street
Extension With Lake Street Extension And Frontenac Road A Stop Intersection And Directing
That Stop Sign Be Placed On Cayuga Street Extension
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660(1) to designate any
intersection of town roads as a stop intersection or a yield intersection and order the installation of stop or
yield signs at such intersections; and
WHEREAS, Cayuga Street Extension, Lake Street Extension and Frontenac Road are all town roads in the Town
of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has received complaints from residents of the Town, including a school bus
driver, that the intersection is dangerous under certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the intersection could be dangerous under certain conditions and
that the Town Board needs to regulate the intersection to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents
of the Town and users of the town roads in question;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED upon recommendation of the Highway Superintendent that the Town Board designates the
intersection of Cayuga Street Extension with Lake Street Extension and Frontenac Road as a stop intersection
pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660(1); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board directs the Highway Superintendent to install a stop sign and
add a white stop line on Cayuga Street Extension at its intersection with Lake Street Extension and Frontenac
Road; add a white stop sign at the existing stop sign on Lake Street; and change the “curve ahead” sign on
Cayuga Street Extension to a “Stop Ahead” sign.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
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*Resolution 2018-161: Creation Of An Advisory Committee For The Habitat Land On Salo
Drive
Whereas, The Town of Ulysses purchased The Habitat on Salo Drive in Trumansburg and Ulysses to preserve
environmentally sensitive parcels of land and to provide a recreational area for Ulysses residents and visitors;
and
Whereas, to assure that the guidelines for access and maintenance encourage use that is respectful to both
the environment and neighbors, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses hereby creates an Advisory Committee for The Habitat to recommend
guidelines for the use, promotion, and maintenance of The Habitat including but not limited to:
Rules, amenities and safety recommendations to protect The Habitat, visitors, and adjacent neighborhoods
Appropriate access points to The Habitat that do not intrude on neighboring properties
Signage to guide The Habitat visitors to and through the area, including where to park
Affordable plans for maintaining The Habitat
Recruiting and coordinating volunteer workers
Strategies to inform the public about The Habitat and its appropriate use and guidelines
A plan for soliciting periodic feedback from users & neighbors to evaluate The Habitat,
And further
Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses will appoint members as follows to serve on the Advisory Committee for an
initial term beginning October 1, 2018 through December 2019 and for two-year renewable terms thereafter:
No. of Members Representing Name of Representative
2 Town Board or Town Government
2 Conservation and Sustainability
Advisory Committee
1 Village representative – Trustee or
DPW
2 Residents from neighboring properties
2 Ulysses/Tburg Residents familiar with
the Habitat
1 At-Large
Optional Other Representatives
1 Law enforcement representative
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
SUPPORT FOR FUNDING APPLICATION FOR JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY PLAN
Resolution 2018---: Support For Funding Application For Jacksonville Special Area Plan
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses 2009 Comprehensive Plan calls for the development of a Special Area Plan for
Jacksonville in order to define how the hamlet may be developed as new uses are proposed; and
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Whereas, the 2009 Route 96 Corridor Plan endorsed by the Town of Ulysses calls for the development of
Jacksonville as a node for more residential and mixed use development that can be enhanced through better
cross-walks, bicycle lanes and walking paths that connect residents to transit stops, residences, businesses,
and the Jacksonville Community Park, allowing residents to get around the hamlet more easily; and
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses purchased several properties from Exxon Mobil in 2017 as partial
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan’s goals of historic preservation and hamlet revitalization and
Whereas, the Zoning Update Project underway since 2015 has increased interest in the future of the hamlet
and
Whereas, the Jacksonville Community Association has developed a new, active board of directors and has
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Ulysses for shared services for the
Jacksonville Park, and
Whereas, the Jacksonville Community Association and the Town of Ulysses have shared interests in the
development of a Special Area Plan, and
Whereas, there may be planning resources available to assist in the development of a full or partial Special
Area Plan, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Ulysses Town Board supports joint exploration by the Town and JCA to identify and apply
for planning resources and funding to help develop the Special Area Plan for Jacksonville called for in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 2-0
Motion Failed.
*Resolution 2018-162: Approval Of Minutes- 8/28
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the 8/28 Town Board meeting.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
*Resolution 2018-163: Approval Of Minutes- 8/28
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the 8/28 Public Hearing.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
*Resolution 2018-164: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #387-436 in the amount
of $87,938.44.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/11/18
SEPTEMBER 25th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-165: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for September 25, 2018 with the addition of
discussions on budget and payroll.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/25/18
*Resolution 2018-166: Support For Jacksonville Planning
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses 2009 Comprehensive Plan calls for the development of a Special Area Plan for
Jacksonville in order to define how the hamlet may be developed as new uses are proposed; and
Whereas, the 2009 Route 96 Corridor Plan endorsed by the Town of Ulysses calls for the development of
Jacksonville as a node for more residential and mixed use development that can be enhanced through better
cross-walks, bicycle lanes and walking paths that connect residents to transit stops, residences, businesses,
and the Jacksonville Community Park, allowing residents to get around the hamlet more easily; and
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses purchased several properties from Exxon Mobil in 2017 as partial
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan’s goals of historic preservation and hamlet revitalization and
Whereas, the Zoning Update Project underway since 2015 has increased interest in the future of the hamlet
and
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Whereas, the Jacksonville Community Association (JCA) has developed a new, active board of directors and
has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Ulysses for shared services for the
Jacksonville Park, and
Whereas, the Jacksonville Community Association and the Town of Ulysses have shared interests in the
development of a Special Area Plan, and
Whereas, there may be planning resources available to assist in the development of a full or partial Special
Area Plan,
Now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Ulysses Town Board supports the development of a Jacksonville Special Area or Community
Plan that engages community members in outlining goals and action steps to support the development of the
hamlet as a revitalized residential node with amenities that enhance residential, recreational and commercial
activity and further,
Resolved, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes Nancy Zahler to work collaboratively with the JCA to identify
planning resources and funding sources to help develop a Special Area Plan, while using minimal time from
Planner John Zepko and further,
Resolved, that any proposal to support the development of a Jacksonville Community Plan that involves staff
time or financial support from Town of Ulysses will require review and approval from the Ulysses Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion:
Mr. Angie shared that the Route 96 corridor plan and the comp plan demonstrate great outlines for
Jacksonville development. The group that has been discussing this have submitted an application to Cornell’s
Design Connect program to assist with the project.
Board members gave input.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 9/25/18
*Resolution 2018-167: Appointment Of Members To Salo Habitat Advisory Committee
Whereas, The Town of Ulysses created an Advisory Committee on September 11, 2018 to recommend
guidelines for the use, promotion, and maintenance of the Salo Habitat, a Town-owned environmental area
purchased for environmental and recreational purposes,
Now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses appoint the following members to serve on the Salo Habitat Advisory
Committee for terms beginning October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019:
No. of Members Representing Name of Representative
2 Town Board or Town Government Nancy Zahler, Carissa Parlato
1 member +
alternate
Conservation Advisory and Sustainability
Committee
Don Ellis, Bara Hotchkiss
1 Resident from neighboring properties Aaron Rovitz
1 Ulysses/Tburg Resident Familiar with the
Habitat
Marvin Pritts
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Further resolved that the following representatives should be consulted as determined by the core advisory
committee regarding stewardship: Village of Trumansburg DPW, Town Highway department, Fish & Game Club
member, law enforcement; and
Further resolved that Nancy Zahler is appointed chair.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/25/18
*Resolution 2018-168: Prohibiting Hunting In Salo Habitat
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses purchased the Salo Habitat for environmental protection and recreational use
and
WHEREAS, the land may have been used by hunters in the past and
WHEREAS, bow hunting season begins October 1, 2018 and the newly created Salo Habitat Advisory
Committee has not had an opportunity to develop guidelines for the Habitat’s use and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses wants to assure the safety of those who hike in the Salo Habitat,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board prohibits all hunting in the Salo Habitat for the 2018 hunting season
and further
RESOLVED, that signs be posted at key entrance points of the Habitat to declare No Hunting Allowed and
further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall widely advertise the Town’s no hunting policy to inform area hunters, advise
and protect Habitat hikers, residents and visitors by posting notices in local newspapers, on the Town’s listserv
and other places; and further
RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board ask the Salo Habitat Advisory Committee to recommend guidelines on
hunting for the 2019 Fall hunting season.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion:
Mr. Boggs noted that he supports hunting but wants more information before allowing it on the property.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/25/18
*Resolution 2018-169 Authorizing Submission Of Grant Application To The Justice Court
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Assistance Program (JCAP):
Whereas the State of NY offers assistance to local municipal courts through the JCAP, and
Whereas the court justices are applying to add a surveillance camera in the court chambers and replace court
room chairs, and
Whereas JCAP grants have no requirement for a local match,
Therefore be it resolved that the Ulysses Town Board gives approval for Mark Dresser to submit an application
for grant funding to NYS JCAP.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/25/18
*Resolution 2018-170: Approval Of Minutes- 9/11 Regular Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 9/11.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas abstain
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/28/18
OCTOBER 9th, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-171: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Oct. 9, 2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-172: Authorizing Purchase Of Highway Equipment- 2020 Mack Truck
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase a 2020 Mack Granite 64FR Truck in the 2019 fiscal year, as recommended by Ulysses
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Highway Superintendent Dave Reynolds, for the price quoted on 9/11/2018 in the amount of $144,283.96
from Beam Mack Sales Service, Inc.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-173: Authorizing Purchase Of Plow Equipment & Accessories
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase plow equipment and accessories for the 2020 Mack Granite 64FR Truck being purchased in
the 2019 fiscal year as recommended by Ulysses Highway Superintendent Dave Reynolds for the price quoted
on 9/12/2018 in the amount of $80,581.70 from Viking Cives (USA).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-174: Authorizing Purchase Of A Case Loader
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase a Case Loader 721 Zbar in the 2019 fiscal year, as recommended by Ulysses Highway
Superintendent Dave Reynolds for the price quoted on 8/24/2018 in the amount of $187,053.03 from Monroe
Tractor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-175: Zoning Subdivision Technique For Ag/Rural Zone
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses accepted a grant from NYSERDA with one of its components being to look at
innovative zoning approaches for agricultural lands; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan is acknowledged to be one of the main guiding
documents, and supports protections of agricultural lands by stating:
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Executive Summary (page 2):
”In Ulysses, the Future Land Use Plan seeks to protect remaining agricultural lands and protect the rural
character of the community, while allowing for sustainable and balanced growth in designated areas.”
Section 2: Introduction:
“The Town’s character is defined by agricultural lands and open space interspersed by pockets of residential
development, a variety of small-scale commercial uses, and a well-defined village center in Trumansburg. The
Town has retained its rural, small-town character even as growth has begun to transform other agricultural
communities around the City of Ithaca. Suburbanization development pressures, occurring elsewhere in the
region, have the potential to encroach into the Town, and could impact the rural character and agricultural
lands which define the Town today. The wrong type and scale of future development could lead to the loss of
existing agricultural businesses, changes to the character of rural roadways as they see increased traffic, and
the loss of open space and scenic views as large parcels get subdivided and sold.”
Excerpt from the Village Comprehensive Plan (page 9):
The desire to protect agricultural lands and offering a variety of residential options are included in the Village’s
Land Use section and are similar to policies within the Town Plan.
Excerpt from the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (page 10):
Specific policies related to the rural economy, which are presented in the County Comprehensive Plan and are
of particular importance to the Town of Ulysses, include:
• Enhancing the viability of existing farm operations.
• Supporting sustainable economic development initiatives.
• Enhancing agricultural activities and working farms.
• Encouraging development that is designed to preserve open space and agricultural land.
• Protecting prime agricultural lands
Objective 1.1a:
Develop and implement an Open Space Plan to identify and protect open space in the Town.
Objective 2.1b:
Update the Town’s Zoning Law to ensure consistency with the Future Land Use Plan
Objective 2.6:
Preserve and protect the Town’s rural characteristics and agricultural lands.
A. Prepare a Farmland Protection Plan to identify important agricultural lands in the Town. Develop specific
strategies for protecting and maintaining high quality agricultural land for agricultural uses, and for preserving
the rural landscape
C. Allow a limited amount of cluster and road-frontage development in the Agricultural Priority Area of the
Future Land Use Plan, as appropriate to conserving valuable farmland for continued agricultural uses while also
allowing farmers and landowners to develop smaller lots.
Objective 3.1d:
Identify key agricultural lands and identify opportunities to ensure future farming of key agricultural lands
Ag Priority Area (page 41):
Within designated Agricultural Priority Area locations, the protection and continuation of agricultural practices
is a priority over all other land uses. However, this does not exclude future residential growth from occurring in
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these areas. Rather, it seeks to allow residential land use in a manner that is sensitive and considerate of the
rural character, natural features, and agricultural lands which currently exist.
Currently, agricultural areas in the Town are characterized by a mixture of farms and residential development
on roadside frontage. The remaining active farms, prime agricultural lands, and open spaces are important
features for the Town to preserve. The Town should adopt land use policies that encourage and protect these
areas to remain available for farming and open space conservation, and limit residential and other non-
agricultural development to a scale that is respectful of the surrounding environment, protect public health
and safety, and minimize conflict with agriculture. The Town should discourage over-development of rural
road frontages in these areas.
Currently, mechanisms for addressing residential development within agricultural priority areas include
Purchase of Development Rights program, large minimum lot size requirements, financial incentive programs,
or creative zoning techniques such as the Area Allocation Method (AAM) (See Appendix 5). These are options
that the Town should consider as it begins the process of updating the Zoning Law.
Survey results (page 74): How important are the following issues when considering the future growth of the
Town of Ulysses?
2. Protection of natural areas and open space: Almost ninety percent of respondents (88.7%) saw this issue as
being important or very important to the Town of Ulysses. Less than 3% of respondents did not see this issue
as having any consideration in relation to the future growth of the Town.
4. Protection of farmland from development: The agricultural character of the Town is obviously important, as
reflected in the findings associated with this question. More than three quarters of respondents (79.2%)
consider this issue as important or very important to the Town. Only 3.1% of respondents saw this issue as
very unimportant when considering the future growth of the Town.
Appendix 5: Shows an example of Agricultural Land Use Preservation Zoning Technique using an area
allocation method.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses will include the following method of land preservation in the next
draft:
Area allocation using 10 as a divisor combined with a maximum lot size of 5 acres and a min of 2 acres
FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Board directs the Town Planner to work with the Town’s Consultant, C.J.
Randall to integrate language reflecting this decision in the draft zoning local law that will eventually go to
public hearing.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Zahler suggested that they change public hearing to public information meeting in the resolution. Ms.
Thomas responded that the board can choose to do that in the future without adding it to the resolution.
Mr. Boggs is uncomfortable voting at this time due to his absence at the last ZUSC meeting.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler abstain
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs abstain
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Mr. Goldman abstain
Vote: 1-0
MOTION FAILED.
*Resolution 2018-176: Water District 3 – Assigning Equivalent Dwelling Unit (Edus)
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses Water District 3 Map, Plan and Report from 2001 assigned Equivalent Dwelling
Units (EDUs) when the district was being formed in a way that is no longer relevant or is not clear, and
WHEREAS the Water District Clerk needs clarity in process and procedure in order to properly assign EDUs to
each property in the district annually during budget season to determine how each parcel in the district should
be charged for district debt, operation and maintenance, and
WHEREAS the Attorney for the Town determined the method used to assess EDUs may be changed by
resolution of the Town Board based on consultation with the NYS Comptroller’s office and Town Law section
198(3)(d), 202-a(5) and 231, and the other provisions of Article 12-A of the Town Law.
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board sets the EDUs user fees accordingly using 40,000 gallons per unit:
Type of Water District User NYS Property
Type Class
Code
EDU Assessment
Ag-Related water tap 100’s Based on 3-year average of use (40,000
gal/unit)
Residential – single family homes 210 1 unit
Residential – 2 dwelling unit 220 2 units (1 for each dwelling)
Residential – 3 dwelling unit 230 3 units (1 for each dwelling)
Other residences 240-280 1 unit/dwelling
Apartments 411 0.8 units/apt
Mobile Home Parks 416 0.8 units/mobile home
Community Services (includes
services such as schools,
churches, nursing homes, etc)
600’s Based on a 3-year average of usage; capped at
3 units (40,000 gal/unit)
Non-residential properties 414-599,
700-1000
1 unit per 40,000 gallons usage/year based on
the most recent 3-year average, rounded up to
the nearest half unit.
Vacant properties with a tap into
the town’s water main
300’s 0.5 units based on a 3-year average of usage
(40,000 gallons/unit )
Vacant properties without a tap 300’s No charge
And further,
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RESOLVED that prior to 3 years of water use records, the units will be calculated based on the 1st years’ usage
during the first year and a 2 year average in the 2nd year, and further
RESOLVED that a public hearing on this change will be on October 23, 2018 at 7:00 at the Ulysses Town Hall, 10
Elm St, Trumansburg, NY, and further
RESOLVED that these changes will be phased in over 3 years:
2019= 1 unit/60,000 gl usage/year
2020= 1 unit/50,000gl usage/year
2021= 1 unit/40,000gl usage/year
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk’s office will ensure notification of such public hearing is completed in the
required timeframe.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-177: Authorizing Submission Of A Grant Application To The Justice Court
Assistance Program
WHEREAS the State of NY offers assistance to local municipal courts through the Justice Court Assistance
Program (JCAP), and
WHEREAS the Ulysses Town Court is applying to add a surveillance camera in the court chambers and replace
the court room chairs.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board rescinds the improper grant approval given on 9/25/2018 for this grant
application, and further
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board gives approval for Ulysses Town Court to submit an application for
2018-2019 grant funding to NYS JCAP.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-178: Relevy Of Delinquent Water Fees
WHEREAS Town Code Chapter 261 and Town Code Chapter 210 provide for all delinquent accounts for
payment of water and sewer rents and related charges to be placed on the ensuing year's tax roll as a re-levy;
and
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WHEREAS, $5384.81 of delinquent water charges, inclusive of penalties and related surcharges, spanning from
four billing periods (August 2017 to August 2018) remain unpaid and due to the Town as of Oct.1, 2018 and
need to be re-levied onto the 2019 Town and County Tax Bills;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the re-levy of delinquent water
charges totaling $5384.81 for re-levy to the 2019 Town and County Tax Roll; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution along with a listing of those re-levied water charges will be
delivered to Tompkins County Assessment Department by the Town Receiver of Taxes for the purpose of
adding these delinquent charges to the 2019 Town and County Tax Roll.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-179: Approval Of Minutes- 9/25
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from 9/25 meeting as edited by Ms. Zahler.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-180: Approval Of Minutes- 9/26
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from 9/26 meeting as edited by Ms. Thomas.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-181: Approval Of Budget Modifications
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
SW3-8310.4 SW3 Water Admin CE INCREASE $1,000.00
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To cover expected water unit legal and engineering cost for remainder of the
year
SW3-8330.4 SW3 Water Purification CE DECREASE $1,000.00
Budget available
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-182: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #437-483 in the amount
of $37,539.71.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
OCTOBER 12th, 2018: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-183: Adoption Of 2019 Preliminary Budget And Setting Of Public Hearing:
WHEREAS the Town Supervisor presented the 2019 Tentative Budget to the Town Clerk and the Town Board
on September 28, 2018, and
WHEREAS the Town Board discussed and considered the 2019 Tentative Budget at meetings on 10/4,
10/5, 10/11 and 10/12,
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the Preliminary Budget for 2019 as presented at the 10/12/2018
meeting for the Town of Ulysses, with a 1.19% increase in the tax levy and a 2.9% tax rate increase, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hold a public hearing at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY, on Tuesday, October
23, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Town of Ulysses 2019 Preliminary
Budget.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
DISCUSSION:
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/12/18
OCTOBER 23rd, 2018: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2018-184: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for October 23, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session and an amendment to delinquent water relevy resolution.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Resolution 2018-185: Approval Of Design Connect Grant Proposal Application For
Jacksonville
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has endorsed community planning efforts in the hamlet of Jacksonville
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Route 96 Corridor Study; and
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Community Association (JCA) has prepared a proposal to request planning
assistance from Cornell University students to partially fulfill the Vision for Jacksonville outlined in the Rt 96
Corridor Study by
a) soliciting community input to guide design plans;
b) developing design recommendations to improve and promote the Jacksonville Community Association’s
Community Park and to improve the walkability and connectivity between the hamlet center and the park;
and
c) making funding recommendations to implement proposed designs; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has a Memorandum of Understanding with the JCA documenting shared
interest in the safe operation of the Jacksonville Community Park and the Town and JCA are jointly applying for
this grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board approves the submission of the joint JCA and Town grant
proposal application to Design Connect for their services and further;
RESOLVED, that if the proposal is selected, that the Town will authorize the payment of $500 to Design
Connect at Cornell University for planning services; and further
RESOLVED, that any completed project be shared with the Ulysses Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Mr. Boggs asked whether this was a change from the previous application idea. Ms. Zahler and Mr. Angie
responded in the affirmative. The current application would benefit residents by making the park more
accessible and visible. The results of the study would benefit Jacksonville in other ways as well.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Resolution 2018-186: Zoning Subdivision Technique For Ag/Rural Zone
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses accepted a grant from NYSERDA with one of its components being to look at
innovative zoning approaches for agricultural lands; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan is acknowledged to be one of the main guiding documents,
and supports protections of agricultural lands by stating:
Executive Summary (page 2):
”In Ulysses, the Future Land Use Plan seeks to protect remaining agricultural lands and protect the rural
character of the community, while allowing for sustainable and balanced growth in designated areas.”
Section 2: Introduction:
“The Town’s character is defined by agricultural lands and open space interspersed by pockets of residential
development, a variety of small-scale commercial uses, and a well-defined village center in Trumansburg. The
Town has retained its rural, small-town character even as growth has begun to transform other agricultural
communities around the City of Ithaca. Suburbanization development pressures, occurring elsewhere in the
region, have the potential to encroach into the Town, and could impact the rural character and agricultural
lands which define the Town today. The wrong type and scale of future development could lead to the loss of
existing agricultural businesses, changes to the character of rural roadways as they see increased traffic, and
the loss of open space and scenic views as large parcels get subdivided and sold.”
Excerpt from the Village Comprehensive Plan (page 9):
The desire to protect agricultural lands and offering a variety of residential options are included in the Village’s
Land Use section and are similar to policies within the Town Plan.
Excerpt from the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (page 10):
Specific policies related to the rural economy, which are presented in the County Comprehensive Plan and are
of particular importance to the Town of Ulysses, include:
Enhancing the viability of existing farm operations
Supporting sustainable economic development initiatives
Enhancing agricultural activities and working farms
Encouraging development that is designed to preserve open space and agricultural land
Protecting prime agricultural lands
Objective 1.1a:
Develop and implement an Open Space Plan to identify and protect open space in the Town.
Objective 2.1b:
Update the Town’s Zoning Law to ensure consistency with the Future Land Use Plan
Objective 2.6:
Preserve and protect the Town’s rural characteristics and agricultural lands.
A. Prepare a Farmland Protection Plan to identify important agricultural lands in the Town. Develop specific
strategies for protecting and maintaining high quality agricultural land for agricultural uses, and for
preserving the rural landscape
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C. Allow a limited amount of cluster and road-frontage development in the Agricultural Priority Area of the
Future Land Use Plan, as appropriate to conserving valuable farmland for continued agricultural uses while
also allowing farmers and landowners to develop smaller lots.
Objective 3.1d:
Identify key agricultural lands and identify opportunities to ensure future farming of key agricultural lands
Ag Priority Area (page 41):
Within designated Agricultural Priority Area locations, the protection and continuation of agricultural
practices is a priority over all other land uses. However, this does not exclude future residential growth from
occurring in these areas. Rather, it seeks to allow residential land use in a manner that is sensitive and
considerate of the rural character, natural features, and agricultural lands which currently exist.
Currently, agricultural areas in the Town are characterized by a mixture of farms and residential development
on roadside frontage. The remaining active farms, prime agricultural lands, and open spaces are important
features for the Town to preserve. The Town should adopt land use policies that encourage and protect these
areas to remain available for farming and open space conservation, and limit residential and other non-
agricultural development to a scale that is respectful of the surrounding environment, protect public health
and safety, and minimize conflict with agriculture. The Town should discourage over-development of rural
road frontages in these areas.
Currently, mechanisms for addressing residential development within agricultural priority areas include
Purchase of Development Rights program, large minimum lot size requirements, financial incentive programs,
or creative zoning techniques such as the Area Allocation Method (AAM) (See Appendix 5). These are
options that the Town should consider as it begins the process of updating the Zoning Law.
Survey results (page 74): How important are the following issues when considering the future growth of the
Town of Ulysses?
2. Protection of natural areas and open space: Almost ninety percent of respondents (88.7%) saw this issue
as being important or very important to the Town of Ulysses. Less than 3% of respondents did not see this
issue as having any consideration in relation to the future growth of the Town.
4. Protection of farmland from development: The agricultural character of the Town is obviously important, as
reflected in the findings associated with this question. More than three quarters of respondents (79.2%)
consider this issue as important or very important to the Town. Only 3.1% of respondents saw this issue as
very unimportant when considering the future growth of the Town.
Appendix 5: Shows an example of Agricultural Land Use Preservation Zoning Technique using an area
allocation method.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses will include the following method of land preservation,
70/30 – where 30% of a parcel can be developed for residential
FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Board directs the Town Planner to work with the Town’s Consultant, C.J. Randall
to integrate language reflecting this decision in the draft zoning local law that will eventually go to public
hearing.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Zahler asked whether this makes the decision final. She would like another step to re-inform the public.
Ms. Thomas responded that the board will vote again after before and after a public hearing.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler abstain
Mr. Hertzler nay
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*RESOLUTION 2018-187: WATER DISTRICT 3 – ASSIGNING EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT
(EDUs)
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses Water District 3 Map, Plan and Report from 2001 assigned Equivalent Dwelling
Units (EDUs) when the district was being formed in a way that is no longer relevant or is not clear; and
WHEREAS the Water District Clerk needs clarity in process and procedure in order to properly assign EDUs to
each property in the district annually during budget season to determine how each parcel in the district should
be charged for district debt, operation and maintenance; and
WHEREAS the Attorney for the Town determined the method used to assess EDUs may be changed by
resolution of the Town Board based on consultation with the NYS Comptroller’s office, and Town Law section
198(3)(d)m 202-a(5) and 231, and other provisions of Article 12-A of Town Law; and
WHEREAS a Public Hearing was advertised on 10/11/2018 and held on October 23, 2018,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board sets the EDU user fees accordingly:
Type of Water District User NYS Property
Type Class
Code
EDU Assessment
Ag-Related water tap 100’s Minimum of 1 unit, then based on usage as
outlined with the guidelines below.
Residential – single family homes 210 1 unit
Residential – 2 dwelling unit 220 2 units (1 for each dwelling)
Residential – 3 dwelling unit 230 3 units (1 for each dwelling)
Other residences 240-280 1 unit/dwelling
Apartments 411 0.8 units/apt
Mobile Home Parks 416 0.8 units/mobile home with a minimum of 4
mobile homes/park
Community Services (includes
services such as schools,
churches, nursing homes, etc)
600’s Minimum of 1 unit, based on usage as outlined
with the guidelines below and capped at 3
units.
Non-residential properties 400-599
(excepting
411&414),
700-1000
Minimum of 1 unit, based on usage as outlined
with the guidelines below rounded up to the
nearest half unit.
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Vacant properties with a tap into
the town’s water main
300’s 0.5 units based on usage as outlined with the
guidelines below
Vacant properties without a tap 300’s No charge
Non-vacant, residential & non-
residential properties that are
tapped but not connected to
town water
210-299,
400-1000
1 unit, regardless of property code
And further,
RESOLVED that this change in unit structure will be phased in over 3 years as follows:
2019= 1 unit= 60,000 gal usage/year
2020= 1 unit/50,000 gal usage/year
2021= 1 unit/40,000 gal usage/year
Usage/year = Gallons used in billing cycles November, February, May and August.
RESOLVED that the units will be calculated based on usage in the following manner:
For the 2019 budget year: based on recorded water use from the November 2017 to August 2018 billing cycles.
For the 2020 budget year: based on a 2-year average of recorded water use from the November 2017 to
August 2019 billing cycles.
For the 2021 budget year and beyond: based on a 3-year average of the most recent 3 years with the billing
cycles being from the November billing through the billing the following August.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Resolution 2018-188: 2019 Budget
WHEREAS the Town Supervisor presented the 2019 Tentative Budget to the Town Clerk and the Town Board
on September 28, 2018, and
WHEREAS the Town Board discussed and considered the 2019 Tentative Budget at meetings on 10/4, 10/5,
10/9, 10/11 and 10/12, and
WHEREAS the Town Board adopted the 2019 Preliminary Budget on October 12, 2018 and set the Public
Hearing date for October 23, 2018 at 7:15PM at the Ulysses Town Hall; and
WHEREAS notice of the Public Hearing was in the newspaper on October 16, 2018 and also posted to the
town’s email listserv, and website, and
WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on October 23, 2018 where all members of the pubic were able to
comment on the Preliminary Budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the 2019 Preliminary Budget (as amended) to become the Final
Budget for 2019 for the Town of Ulysses with a resulting 1.91% increase in the tax levy and a 3.91% increase in
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the final tax rate of $2.69126/$1,000 taxable assessed value (TAV) for Ulysses residents living outside the
Village of Trumansburg and $1.209463/$1,000 TAV for residents of the Village of Trumansburg.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Motion To Amend Resolution 2018-178
Ms. Thomas made a motion to amend Resolution 2018-178, to relevy delinquent water fees for Water District
3, previously adopted on Oct. 9, 2018, to replace the re-levy for delinquent water fees in the amount of
$5384.81 to the correct amount of $5538.93.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Resolution 2018-189: Safety Violations In Highway Department
Ms. Zahler moved that the Town Board request a written report from the Highway Superintendent showing
how and when each violation was corrected.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
*Resolution 2018-190: Approval Of Minutes
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the meetings on 10/4, 10/5, 10/9, 10/11,
10/12
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/23/18
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 13th, 2018
*Resolution 2018-191: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Nov. 13, 2018 with the addition of an
executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/13/18
*Resolution 2018-192: Approval Of Budget Modifications
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
SW3-8310.4 SW3 Water Admin CE INCREASE $500.00
To cover expected water unit legal and engineering cost for remainder of the year
SW3-8330.4 SW3 Water Purification CE DECREASE $500.00
Budget available
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-193: Appointing Attorney For The Town
WHEREAS the current serving Attorney for the Town, Mariette Geldenhuys, has been excellent at serving the
town for over a decade, but is moving away from providing legal services for municipalities; and
WHEREAS the current Attorney for the Town has notified the town that she will no longer be available for
regular legal consultation after December 31, 2018; and
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WHEREAS the Town Board has reviewed the municipal attorney options in the area,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses appoints Khandikile Mvunga Sokoni as the Attorney for the Town of
Ulysses as needed in 2018 to ensure a smooth transition, and
RESOLVED that the Town Board instructs the Town Supervisor to engage in a contract for legal services with
Khandikile Mvunga Sokoni beginning in 2019; and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses thanks Mariette Geldenhuys for her years of service and wishes her
well as she moves into the future.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/13/18
*Resolution 2018-194: Cancelling The Town Board Meeting On 12/25/2018
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Board cancels the regularly scheduled second meeting on the month in
December as it falls on December 25 which is a national holiday.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/13/18
*Resolution 2018-195: Approval Of Minutes- 10/23 Regular Meeting
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the 10/23 meeting as amended.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/9/18
*Resolution 2018-196: Approval Of Minutes- 10/23 Public Hearings (2)
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the 10/23 public hearings as amended.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/13/18
*Resolution 2018-197: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims for vouchers #484-544 in the amount
of $136,907.26.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/13/18
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 27Th, 2018
*Resolution 2018-198: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Nov. 27, 2018 with the addition of
setting an organizational meeting date.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-199: Budget Modification For 11/27/2018
WHEREAS, both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidance and New York State Office of the
State Comptroller’s requirements instruct municipalities to accrue payroll related expenditures at fiscal year-
end, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses wishes to be in compliance with GAAP and State requirements,
Now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications to cover the 2018 year
end payroll accruals:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1010.1 Town Board PS INCREASE $68.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1110.1 Town Justice 1 PS INCREASE $740.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1110.11 Town Justice 2 PS INCREASE $740.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1110.12 Town Justice Clerk PS INCREASE $1,803.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1220.1 Supervisor PS INCREASE $751.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS INCREASE $2,137.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1220.13 Budget Officer PS INCREASE $694.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1410.1 Town Clerk PS INCREASE $2,227.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1410.11 Deputy Town Clerk PS INCREASE $1,321.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1410.12 2nd Deputy Town Clerk PS INCREASE $72.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A5010.1 Highway Superintendent PS INCREASE $2,445.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
A1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $11,738.00
$0.00 would remain in the A Fund Contingency account
A1620.2 Town Hall EQ DECREASE $1,260.00
To move available budget to cover EOY payroll accruals
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B3620.1 Enforcement Officer PS INCREASE $1,229.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
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B8010.1 Zoning PS INCREASE $1,217.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
B8021.1 Planner PS INCREASE $1,217.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals
B1990.4 Contingency DECREASE $3,663.00
$4,677.00 would remain in the B Fund Contingency account
SW3 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
SW3-8340.1 Water District Operator
PS
INCREASE $2,700.00
To cover EOY payroll accruals & adjustments to staffing
SW3-8340.11 WD3 Laborer PS DECREASE $2,179.00
To move available budget to cover adjustments to staffing
SW3-8330.4 SW3 Water Purification CE DECREASE $521.00
To move available budget to cover EOY payroll accruals
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-200: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Leave Of
Absence Section 508
WHEREAS the current Personnel Policy for the Town of Ulysses dated 8/14/2018 is unclear about several
leaves of absence,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Personnel Policy section 508 is amended as presented and edited at the
11/27/2018 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-201: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Call In Pay
Section 603
WHEREAS the current Personnel Policy for the Town of Ulysses dated 8/14/2018 is unclear about call-in pay for
seasonal and part-time workers,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Personnel Policy Section 603 shall be amended as follows:
603 Call-In Pay (Amended 2/13/18, 11/27/2018)
Call-in time is defined as when an employee is not at work and they are asked to come into work outside
normal work day hours. Normal work day hours are set by the department head (Highway Superintendent)
and can vary seasonally. Normal work day hours are set annually by the Highway Superintendent at the
Organizational Meeting. Call-in time starts when a employee is contacted by their Supervisor. The employee
then has 30 minutes to report to work. Staying late to work overtime is not considered call-in time.
Hours worked as call-in hours (including travel time) are considered hours worked for the purposes of
calculating overtime.
Call-in time will be paid at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay, except if they are worked on a holiday
(see Holiday Pay section).
Employees called in to work outside their regular work day for hours that do not abut their normal work day
will be guaranteed a minimum of 3.5 hours of pay at 1.5 times their normal rate of pay unless the call-in occurs
on a holiday (see Holiday Pay section).
Examples:
Example 1: Defining Call-In time:
The normal work day is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
An employee is called in (contacted by the Highway Superintendent) to work at 4:30 a.m., reports to work at
5:00 am and works until 3:30 p.m.
The 2.5 hours from 4:30 to 7:00 am is call-in time.
Or if the employee works a normal work day, leaves work at 3:30 pm and then is contacted by their supervisor
at 7:00pm, reports to work at 7:30 pm and works to 9:00 p.m., the time from 7:00 to 9:00 is call-in time. The
guaranteed minimum of 3.5 hours would apply in this situation and the employee would be paid for 3.5 hours
of call-in time at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay.
For examples of how call-in pay is calculated, refer to Appendix P.
Eligibility - Class A, B, C, Temporary and Seasonal employees are eligible for Call-In Pay in accordance with this
policy.
Should an employee fall under a classification covered by the currently in-force Labor Agreement (Union
Contract), then the Call-In Pay provisions of that Agreement will supersede and apply to those employees.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-202: Appointing Temporary Seasonal Workers For Highway Department
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Board appoints David Linn as a Temporary Worker for the Highway
Department at the hourly rate of $22 and appoints Rick Baker as a Temporary Worker for the Highway
Department at the rate he is currently paid by Tompkins County.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-203: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Medical
Coverage Section 706
WHEREAS the current Personnel Policy for the Town of Ulysses dated 8/14/2018 is unclear about Medicare
Coverage for Active Employees and their dependents,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Personnel Policy section 706 is amended as presented and edited at the
11/27/2018 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas abstain
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-204: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses- Clarification
To Section 707
WHEREAS the current Personnel Policy for the Town of Ulysses dated 8/14/2018 is unclear in several sections
regarding benefits for retirees,
Therefore, be it
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Personnel Policy section 707 is amended as presented and edited at the
11/27/2018 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-205: Amending The Personnel Policy Of The Town Of Ulysses-
Classifications Section 104
WHEREAS the current Personnel Policy for the Town of Ulysses dated 8/14/2018 is unclear in several sections
regarding benefits for elected officials,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Personnel Policy section 104 is amended as presented and edited at the
11/27/2018 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-206: Setting The 2019 Organizational Meeting Date
RESOLVED that the Organizational meeting for 2019 will be on January 10th at 8am.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18
*Resolution 2018-207: Approval Of Minutes
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes from the regular meeting on 11/5, 11/7, 11/8,
11/13 & 11/14 with the following changes: from the minutes of 11-5 and 11-8 - Ms. Zahler’s
questions/comments were included and Ms. Thomas requested that the list of questions be removed as they
cause confusion. Ms. Zahler agreed.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/27/18