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INDEX OF 2017 RESOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 1
JANUARY 4TH, 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................ 9
*Resolution 2017-1: Dates of Meetings ............................................................................................................ 9
*Resolution 2017-2: Media ................................................................................................................................ 9
*Resolution 2017-3: Minutes ............................................................................................................................. 9
*Resolution 2017-4: Mileage ........................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution 2017-5: Petty Cash ...................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution 2017-6: Crime Coverage ............................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution 2017-7: Financial Report .............................................................................................................. 11
*Resolution 2017-8: Financial Reconciliations .................................................................................................. 11
*Resolution 2017-9: Financial Institutions ....................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2017-10: Financial Audit ............................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2017-11: Procurement Policy ...................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution 2017-12: Establishment of Pay Periods and Salaries .................................................................... 13
*Resolution 2017-13: Pay Rates ...................................................................................................................... 13
*Resolution 2017-14: Time Records ................................................................................................................. 14
*Resolution 2017-15: Town Board Member Liaisons........................................................................................ 15
*Resolution 2017-16: Town Board Appointments ............................................................................................ 16
*Resolution 2017-17: Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals ................................................................. 17
*Resolution 2017-18: Attorney ........................................................................................................................ 18
*Resolution 2017-19: Information Tech Services............................................................................................. 19
*Resolution 2017-20: Cleaning (TABLED) ......................................................................................................... 19
*Resolution 2017-21: Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 19
*Resolution 2017-22: Policies .......................................................................................................................... 19
*Resolution 2017-23: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ........................................................................ 20
*Resolution 2017-24: Records Management Officer ........................................................................................ 20
*Resolution 2017-25: Gifts .............................................................................................................................. 20
*Resolution 2017-26: Approval of the Medicare Plan ...................................................................................... 21
*Resolution 2017-27: Highway- Shared Service Agreements ............................................................................ 21
*Resolution 2017-28: Payment of Contracts .................................................................................................... 22
*Resolution 2017-29: Approval of 2017 Fee Schedule ..................................................................................... 23
*Resolution 2017-30: Mandatory Justice Schooling ......................................................................................... 24
*Resolution 2017-31: Vehicle Benefit .............................................................................................................. 25
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*Resolution 2017-32: Distribution Of Minutes ................................................................................................. 25
*Resolution 2017-33 Appointment Of Don Ellis to SCAC .................................................................................. 25
JANUARY 10TH, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................................. 26
*Resolution 2017-34: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 26
*Resolution 2017-35: Authorizing Submission Of Preliminary Application To The United States Department Of
Agriculture: Rural Development For Potential Project Funding For Water District #3 ....................................... 26
*Resolution 2017-36: Meeting Date Changes .................................................................................................. 27
*Resolution 2017-37: Entering Into Membership In The New York State Municipal Workers’ Compensation
Alliance Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 27
*Resolution 2017-38: Electing To Become Self Insured For Workers’ Compensation ........................................ 28
*Resolution 2017-39: Approval Of Minutes: 12/13/16 ..................................................................................... 29
*Resolution 2017-40: Approval Of Claims ........................................................................................................ 29
JANUARY 24TH, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................................. 29
*Resolution 2017-41: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 29
*Resolution 2017-42: Solar Law Revisions ....................................................................................................... 29
*Resolution 2017-43: Establishing Lead Agency For Solar Project ..................................................................... 30
*Resolution 2017-44: Authorizing The 2017 Work Plan For The Town Board .................................................. 31
*Resolution 2017-45: Appointment And Salary Of Water District Operator Assistant ...................................... 31
*Resolution 2017-46: Re-Appointment Of Continuing Member To The Agriculture Committee ....................... 31
*Resolution 2017-46:Authorizing CSAC To Submit A Grant............................................................................... 32
*Resolution 2017-47: Approval Of Minutes: 1/4 .............................................................................................. 32
*Resolution 2017-47: Approval Of Minutes: 1/10 ............................................................................................ 32
*Resolution 2017-48: Approval Of Budget Modifications.................................................................................. 33
FEBRUARY 7th, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................................. 34
*Resolution 2017-49: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 34
*Resolution 2017-50: Approval of Claims ......................................................................................................... 34
*Resolution 2017-51: Contract For Landscape Architects For Town Hall Sidewalk Repairs ............................... 35
*Resolution 2017-52: Support Of The Exploration Of Community Choice Aggregation ..................................... 36
*Resolution 2017-53: Appointment Of New Member To The Agriculture Committee ...................................... 37
*Resolution 2017-54: UNA............................................................................................................................... 37
*Resolution 2017-55: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses Reserve For Repairs (Sw3-230) To
Pay For The Town Of Ulysses Share Of An Aerator Installed In The Town Of Ithaca Water Tank Per Resolution
2016-90 ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
*Resolution 2017-56: Approval Of Minutes: 1/24 ............................................................................................ 39
FEBRUARY 28th, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................................... 39
*Resolution 2017-57: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 39
*Resolution 2017-58: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Accept Grant Funds From The New York State Office
Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation ................................................................................................ 39
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*Resolution 2017-59: Establishing Civil Penalties For Violation Of Zoning Laws As Authorized In 212-4 Of The
Town Of Ulysses Code ..................................................................................................................................... 40
*Resolution 2017-60: Approval Of Minutes: 2/7 .............................................................................................. 40
MARCH 22nd, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................................... 41
*Resolution 2017-61: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 41
*Resolution 2017-62: Engaging A Financial Advisor For Repairs To Water District 3 ........................................ 41
*Resolution 2017-63: Support Of Tompkins County Resolution To Maintain A Safe, Inclusive Government And
Ensure Protection, Order, Conduct, Safety, Health, And Well-Being Of All Persons In Tompkins County ........... 41
*Resolution 2017-64: Recognition Of Leadership By Local Governments In Shared Services Initiatives And The
Loss Of State Aid Over The Past Three Decades ............................................................................................... 42
*Resolution 2017-65: Support For Maintaining The Affordable Care Act .......................................................... 43
*Resolution 2017-66: Declaring April 7, 2017 As A Day To Recognize The Bicentennial Of Tompkins County .... 44
*Resolution 2017-67: Appointing Member Of The Sustainability And Conservation Advisory Committee......... 44
*Resolution 2017-68: Appointing Member To County Youth Board ................................................................. 45
*Resolution 2017-69: Approval Of Minutes: 2/28/17 ....................................................................................... 45
MARCH 28th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................... 45
*Resolution 2017-70: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 46
*Resolution 2017-71: Discussion and Possible Decision on WD3 TTHM Remediation ....................................... 46
*Resolution 2017-72: Setting a Public Information Session on Proposed Acquisition Exxon-Mobil Property ..... 47
*Resolution 2017-73: Rescind and Replace Resolution 2017-72 ....................................................................... 48
*Resolution 2017-74: Implementing a Dog Enumeration ................................................................................. 48
*Resolution 2017-75: Benchmarking of Energy Use in Municipal Buildings ...................................................... 48
*Resolution 2017-76: Approval of Minutes: 3/22 ............................................................................................. 50
APRIL 11th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 51
*Resolution 2017-77: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 51
*Resolution 2017-78: Cancelling Town Board Meeting of 4/25/17 .................................................................. 51
*Resolution 2017-79-: Adoption of The New York State Unified Solar Permit ................................................... 51
*Resolution 2017-80: Setting Pay for Bookkeeper............................................................................................ 52
*Resolution 2017-81: Establishing a Dog Enumeration Fee .............................................................................. 52
*Resolution 2017-82: Approval of Claims ......................................................................................................... 52
*Resolution 2017-83: Approval of Minutes: 3/28/17 ....................................................................................... 53
MAY 9th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................................................................... 53
*Resolution 2017-87: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 53
*Resolution 2017-88: Consideration of Purchase of Unique Natural Area ........................................................ 53
*Resolution 2017-89: Personnel Policy – Health Savings Account Guidance ..................................................... 54
*Resolution 2017-90: Approval of Claims ......................................................................................................... 54
MAY 23rd, 201 7 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................ 54
*Resolution 2017-91: Approval of Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 55
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*Resolution 2017-92: Acceptance of Rural Development Grant ....................................................................... 55
*Resolution 2017-93: Engagement of Bond Counsel ........................................................................................ 55
*Resolution 2017-94: Financial Audit Contract ................................................................................................ 55
*Resolution 2017-95: Resolution Authorizing (1) An Application To Request Amicus Curiae Status In The Matter
Of Riverkeeper, Inc.; Cortland-Onondaga Federation Of Kettle Lake Associations, Inc.; Sierra Club; Theodore
Gordon Flyfishers, Inc.; And Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc., V. Basil Seggos, In His Capacity as Commissioner of the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, And New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation; and (2) Entering Into A Retainer Agreement For This Purpose With Legal Counsel
........................................................................................................................................................................ 56
*Resolution 2017-96: Approval of Minutes: 4/11 ............................................................................................. 57
*Resolution 2017-97: Approval of Minutes: 4/18 ............................................................................................. 57
*Resolution 2017-98: Approval of Minutes: 5/9 ............................................................................................... 57
MAY 30rd, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................... 58
*Resolution 2017-99: Order to Call a Public Hearing on the Question of the Increase and Improvement of the
Facilities of the Town Of Ulysses Water District No. 3 ...................................................................................... 58
JUNE 13th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................ 58
*Resolution 2017-100: Approval of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 59
*Resolution 2017-101: Requesting the Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Proposed Cargill Mine Shaft #4 Construction Project ....................................................................................... 59
*Resolution 2017-102: Referral of Development District 8 Rezoning to the Planning Board ............................. 60
*Resolution 2017-103: Resolution of Support for the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Grant
Application from the Town of Ulysses for the Benefit of Water District #3 ....................................................... 60
*Resolution 2017-104: Public Interest Order-Wd3 Imrpovements ................................................................... 61
*Resolution 2017-105: Bond Resolution Dated June 13, 2017. ......................................................................... 62
A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $977,000 Bonds Of The Town Of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York,
To Pay The Cost Of The Increase And Improvement Of The Facilities Of Water District No. 3, In The Town Of
Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York ............................................................................................................... 62
*Resolution 2017-106: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Acquisition Of Unique Natural Area Property
At 1284 Taughannock Boulevard ..................................................................................................................... 64
*Resolution 2017-107: Authorizing Execution Of Contract With The New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation
And Historic Preservation For Acquisition Of Property On Salo Drive ............................................................... 65
*Resolution 2017-108: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Acquisition Of Property On Salo Drive And
Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase Contingent On Town Board Approval................... 66
*Resolution 2017-109: Approval Of Request To Market The “Old Church” In Jacksonville ................................ 67
*Resolution 2017-110: Appointment Of Ulysses’ Environmental Planner As The Town’s Climate Smart
Communities Coordinator ............................................................................................................................... 67
*Resolution 2017-111: Following The County’s Proclamation .......................................................................... 68
*Resolution 2017-112: Approval Of Minutes: 5/23, 5/30/17 ............................................................................ 68
*Resolution 2017-113: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 69
JUNE 27th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................................ 69
*Resolution 2017-114: Approval of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 69
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*Resolution 2017-115: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Send A Letter Of Support To Tompkins County
Industrial Development Agency To Enter Into A Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement With Renovus . 69
*Resolution 2017-116: Policy On Endorsements .............................................................................................. 70
*Resolution 2017-117: Adopting A Waste Management Policy For Permitted Events ...................................... 70
*Resolution 2017-118: Water Hook Up Late Fees ............................................................................................ 72
*Resolution 2017-119: Approval Of Minutes: 6/13 PH, 6/13 TB ....................................................................... 72
*Resolution 2017-120: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 72
*Resolution 2017-121: Amending Pay Rate for Bookkeeper ............................................................................. 73
JULY 11th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ......................................................................................... 73
*Resolution 2017-122: SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) Determination For 1284 Taughannock
Boulevard Land Acquistion .............................................................................................................................. 73
*Amended Resolution 2017-123: Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property At 1284 Taughannock
Boulevard And Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase ..................................................... 73
*Resolution 2017-124: Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property On Salo Drive And Authorizing Execution
Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase ............................................................................................................... 75
*Resolution 2017-125: Amendment To Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property At 1284 Taughannock
Boulevard And Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase ..................................................... 76
*Resolution 2017-126: Approval Of Minutes: 6/27/17 ..................................................................................... 77
*Resolution 2017-127: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 77
*Resolution 2017-128: Approval Of Budget Modifications ............................................................................... 77
*Resolution 2017-129: Designating A Realtor To Market Town-Owned Properties In Jacksonville .................... 78
*Resolution 2017-130: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Sign A Letter Of Engagement With Coughlin &
Gerhart LLP ..................................................................................................................................................... 79
JULY 25th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................................................................... 79
*Resolution 2017-131: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 79
*Resolution 2017-132: Letter Of Support For Trumansburg Community Recreation ........................................ 79
*Resolution 2017-133: Issuing A Request For Contractor Bids For The Old Church In Jacksonville .................... 80
*Resolution 2017-134: Accepting The Contract For Animal Control ................................................................. 80
*Resolution 2017-135: Setting Pay For Second Deputy Clerk ........................................................................... 81
*Resolution 2017-136: Approval Of Minutes: 7/11 Public Hearings And Town Board Meeting ......................... 81
*Resolution 2017-137: Budget Modifications .................................................................................................. 81
AUGUST 8th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................................................... 82
*Resolution 2017-138: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 82
*Resolution 2017-139: Sign Host Site Agreement For Electric Vehicle Charging Station.................................... 83
*Resolution 2017-140: Authorizing Supervisor To Authorize Trumansburg Mayor To Approve Changes To
Sidewalk Project .............................................................................................................................................. 83
*Resolution 2017-141: Authorizing Deputy Supervisor To Engage Contractors For Old Church ........................ 84
*Resolution 2017-142: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Chapter 80 Of The Code Of The Town Of
Ulysses ............................................................................................................................................................ 84
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*Resolution 2017-143: Scheduling A Public Hearing On The Proposed Amendment Of Chapter 80 Of The Code
Of The Town Of Ulysses ................................................................................................................................... 85
*Resolution 2017-144: Authorizing Submission Of Application To The Justice Assistance Program................... 85
*Resolution 2017-145: Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established In General Municipal Law §3- C ................ 86
*Resolution 2017-146: Setting Pay Rate For Temporary Highway Employee .................................................... 86
*Resolution 2017-147: Amending The Rules And Procedures For Town Board Meetings.................................. 87
*Resolution 2017-148: Cancelling Second Meeting In August .......................................................................... 87
*Resolution 2017-149: Approval Of Minutes: 7/25/17 ..................................................................................... 87
*Resolution 2017-150: Approval Of Claims ...................................................................................................... 88
AUGUST 22nd, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................................................... 88
*Resolution 2017-151: Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds For Old Church Repair ............................................ 88
*Motion To Rescind Previous Resolution ......................................................................................................... 88
*Resolution 2017-151: Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds For Old Church Repair ............................................ 88
SEPTEMBER 12nd, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .............................................................................. 89
*Resolution 2017-152: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ....................................................................................... 89
*Resolution 2017-153: Recognizing The Chair Of The Board Of Zoning Appeals For His Years Of Service ......... 89
*Resolution 2017-154: Appointing A Board Of Zoning Appeals Member To Fill Out The Remaining Term On The
Board Of Zoning Appeals ................................................................................................................................. 90
*Resolution 2017-155: Objecting To The DEC Permitting Cargill Mine Expansion Without Proper Environmental
Review ............................................................................................................................................................ 90
*Resolution 2017-156: Establishing A Capital Improvement Reserve Fund For The General Part-Town Fund (B
Fund- General Part-Town) ............................................................................................................................... 92
*Resolution 2017-157: Authorizing Transfer Of Unexpended Balance From One Capital Improvement Reserve
To Another In The B Fund (General Part-Town). ............................................................................................... 92
*Resolution 2017-158: Establishing A Capital Improvement Reserve Fund For The General Part-Town Fund (A
Fund- General Town-Wide) .............................................................................................................................. 93
*Resolution 2017-159: Authorizing Transfer Of Unexpended Balance From One Capital Improvement Reserve
To Another In The A Fund (General Fund Town-Wide) ..................................................................................... 94
*Resolution 2017-160: Adopting Local Law_1 Of 2017- A Local Law To Amend Chapter 80 Of The Code Of The
Town Of Ulysses (“The Code”), Which Provides For The Administration And Enforcement Of The New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention And Building Code, The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
And The Property Maintenance Code Of New York. ......................................................................................... 95
*Resolution 2017-161: To Adopt Local Law 2 Of 2017-Override Of The Tax Levy Limit Established In General
Municipal Law §3- C ........................................................................................................................................ 96
*Resolution 2017-162: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Contract With Nelson Streeter Construction Co. For
The Improvement Of The Pedestrian Access In And Around Town Hall ............................................................ 98
*Resolution 2017-163: Commencement Of An Action Pursuant To Article 15 Of The Real Property Actions And
Proceedings Law To Clear Title To The Real Property Located At 1284 Taughannock Boulevard In The Town Of
Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 27.-4-6 ................................................................................................................. 98
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*Resolution 2017-164: Approving Commencement Of Action Pursuant To Article 15 Of The Real Property
Actions And Proceedings Law To Clear Title To The Real Property Located At 5020 Jacksonville Road In The
Town Of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26 ................................................................................................. 99
*Resolution 2017-165: Approving Lease Of Office Space In Town Hall ........................................................... 100
*Resolution2017-166: Declaring The Real Property Located At 5020 Jacksonville Road In The Town Of Ulysses,
Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26 As Surplus Property ........................................................................................... 100
*Resolution 2017-167: Declaring The Volvo Dump Truck Surplus ................................................................... 101
*Resolution 2017-168: Approval Of Minutes: 8/8/17 And 8/22/17 ................................................................ 101
*Resolution 2017-169: Budget Modifications ................................................................................................ 102
*Resolution 2017-170: Approval Of Claims .................................................................................................... 102
SEPTEMBER 26th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................ 102
*Resolution 2017-171: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 102
*Resolution 2017-172: Memorandum Of Understanding With The Jacksonville Community Association About
The Jacksonville Park ..................................................................................................................................... 103
*Resolution 2017-173: Acknowledging The Audit Of The Court Was Completed ............................................ 103
*Resolution 2017-174: Appointing A Chair To The Board Of Zoning Appeals .................................................. 104
*Resolution 2017-175: Approving The Cleaning Contract For The Ulysses Town Hall ..................................... 104
*Resolution 2017-176: 9/7 Fire & EMS, 9/12 Public Hearings & Town Board Meeting .................................... 104
OCTOBER 10th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................ 105
*Resolution 2017-177: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 105
*Resolution 2017-178: Authorizing A Grant Application Submission To NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities
Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 105
*Resolution 2017-179: Setting The Public Hearing Date For The 2018 Budget ................................................ 106
*Resolution 2017-180: Relevy Of Delinquent Water Fees .............................................................................. 106
*Resolution 2017-181: Approval Of Recreation Partnership Contract ............................................................ 106
*Resolution 2017-182: Change To Personnel Policy Section On Health Savings Accounts ............................... 107
*Resolution 2017-183: Approval Of Minutes: 9/26 ........................................................................................ 107
*Resolution 2017-184: Budget Modifications ................................................................................................ 108
*Resolution 2017-185: Approval Of Claims .................................................................................................... 108
OCTOBER 12TH, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................. 109
*Resolution 2017-186: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 109
*Resolution 2017-187: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses General Fund Capital
Improvement Reserve Fund (A878) For The Improvement Of The Pedestrian Access In And Around Town Hall
...................................................................................................................................................................... 109
*Resolution 2017-188: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses General Part-Town Capital
Improvement Reserve Fund (B878) For The Construction Of Sidewalk For The Safe Routes To School Grant .. 110
OCTOBER 18th, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................. 110
*Resolution 2017-189: Approving Restrictive Convenant Terms .................................................................... 110
OCTOBER 24TH, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .............................................................................. 111
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*Resolution 2017-190: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 111
*Resolution 2017-191: Setting A Joint Public Hearing For The Fire Contract ................................................... 111
*Rescinding The Resolution To Set The Public Hearing For Fire Contract ........................................................ 112
*Resolution 2017-193: Approval Of Records Management Policy .................................................................. 112
*Resolution 2017-194: Speed Reduction Request For Routes 89 .................................................................... 112
*Resolution 2017-195: Speed Reduction Request For Route 96 ..................................................................... 113
*Resolution 2017-196: Support For The U.S. Post Office In Jacksonville ......................................................... 113
*Resolution 2017-197: Appointment Of BZA (Board Of Zoning Appeals) Alternate......................................... 114
*Resolution 2017-198: Approval Of Criteria For Selection Of Buyer For The Old Church................................. 115
*Resolution 2017-199: Approval Of Minutes- 9/28, 10/5 And 10/10 .............................................................. 116
*Resolution 2017-200: Approval Of Minutes- 10/12 And 10/18 ..................................................................... 116
*Resolution 2017-201: Approval Of Budget Modifications ............................................................................. 116
NOVEMBER 14th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD .......................................................................................... 117
*Resolution 2017-202: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 117
*Resolution 2017-203: Objecting To The DEC Automatically Renewing Without Rigorous Environmental Review
The Cargill Permit To Operate The Cayuga Salt Mine Under Cayuga Lake ....................................................... 117
*Resolution 2017-204: Setting A Public Hearing For The Fire Contract ........................................................... 118
*Resolution 2017-205: Adoption Of The 2018 Budget.................................................................................... 118
*Resolution 2017-207: Approval Of Minutes: 10/24 ...................................................................................... 119
*Resolution 2017-208: Budget Modifications ................................................................................................ 119
*Resolution 2017-209: Approval Of Claims .................................................................................................... 120
NOVEMBER 28th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................. 120
*Resolution 2017-210: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 120
*Resolution 2017-211: Route 89 Water District Preliminary Cost Estimates ................................................... 120
*Resolution 2017-212: Approval Of Fire Contract .......................................................................................... 121
*Resolution 2017-213: 2018 EMS Contract .................................................................................................... 122
*Resolution 2017-214: NYS Paid Family Leave ............................................................................................... 122
*Resolution 2017-214: NYS Paid Family Leave (Revised) ................................................................................ 123
*Resolution 2017-215: Approval Of Workers’ Compensation Insurance For 2018 ......................................... 124
*Resolution 2017-216: Approval Of Medicare Plan For 2018 ......................................................................... 124
*Resolution 2017-217: Approval Of 2018 Water Rates For Water Districts 3 And 4 ........................................ 125
*Resolution 2017-218: Cancelation Of The December 26 Town Board Meeting ............................................. 125
*Resolution 2017-219: Setting The Date For The 2018 Organizational Meeting ............................................. 125
*Resolution 2017-220: Approval Of Minutes- 11/14 ...................................................................................... 125
DECEMBER 12th, 2017 REGUALAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ........................................................................... 126
*Resolution 2017-221: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ..................................................................................... 126
Date Adopted: 12/12/17................................................................................................................................ 126
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*Resolution 2017-222: Renewal Of Police Contract ....................................................................................... 126
*Resolution 2017-223: Pre-Approval Of Specific Contracts For The Town Of Ulysses In 2018 ......................... 126
*Resolution 2017-224: Pay Rates ................................................................................................................... 127
*RESOLUTION 2017-225: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-11/28 .............................................................................. 128
*Resolution 2017-226: Budget Modifications ................................................................................................ 129
*Resolution 2017-227: Approval Of Claims .................................................................................................... 130
JANUARY 4TH, 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-1: 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 7:00 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 7:00 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
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-2: 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: 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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-3: 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.
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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: 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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-4: Mileage
BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.535 cents per mile, based on the 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 form provided by the Town Clerk.
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-5: Petty Cash
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk and the Court Clerk’s petty cash funds are each $300 for 2017.
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-6: Crime Coverage
BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime 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)
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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: 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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-7: 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
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
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-8: 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 at least month following the end of the calendar quarter to the town
board.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-9: 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 during the
year and revised as necessary.
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-10: Financial Audit
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses will contract with Insero and Company to perform an audit of the
2016 financials.
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-11: Procurement Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Procurement policy as adopted on November 17, 2010 is the ruling document for
purchases.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-12: 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. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-13: Pay Rates
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby establishes the following pay rates for employees and elected
officials in 2016. If necessary to appoint a new employee or replace an elected official during the year of 2016,
the Town Board will establish a salary commensurate with the experience and availability of funds:
Position 2017 Budgeted
Appropriation
Hourly rate if
applicable
Town Board
Supervisor 17,530 -
Budget Officer 16,213 -
Second Deputy Supervisor 20.91
Bookkeeper 22.00
Councilperson 4,456 -
Clerk
Town Clerk 52,018 -
Deputy Town Clerk 18.00
Court
Town Justice 17,270 -
Court Clerk 42,107 -
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code 24,960 -
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Deputy Enforcement Officer 20.00
Zoning Officer 29,229 -
Planner 29,229 -
Planning and Zoning Clerk 16.65
Planning and BZA Chairs 225 -
Planning and BZA Members 125 -
Highway
Highway Superintendent 57,120 -
Deputy Highway Superintendent - 21.38
Highway Machine Equipment Operator - 18.50 – 20.90
Water
MEO/Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker 21.38
Distribution Operator Assistant TBD upon hire
History
Historian 1,500 -
Other
Project Assistant 9.70
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-14: 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 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 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
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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: 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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-15: 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:
2016 2017
A. Highway Department Mr. Boggs Mr. Boggs
B. Personnel Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas
C. Planning Board and BZA
Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
D. Fire Department Mr. Hertzler Mr. Hertzler
E. Town Court Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas
F. Trumansburg Ulysses Youth
Commission Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler
G. Village EMS & EMS Billing
Oversight Committee Mr. Boggs, Ms. Zahler Mr. Boggs, Ms. Zahler
H. Joint Sidewalk Committee Ms. Thomas, Ms. Wright Ms. Thomas, Ms. Wright
I. Zoning Update Committee Ms. Zahler, Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas, Mr. Boggs
J. Agricultural Committee Ms. Thomas Ms. Zahler
K. Town Hall Maintenance Mr. Boggs Mr. Boggs
L. Sustainability Committee Vacant Mr. Hertzler, Mr. Boggs (alternate)
M. Trumansburg Village Board
of Trustees
Ms. Zahler
Ms. Zahler
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Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-16: 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:
2016 2017
TCCOG Emergency Management Ms. Wright Ms. Wright
Health Consortium Board Mr. Hertzler, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Mr. Goldman, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Planning Board Chairperson David Blake David Blake
Board of Zoning Appeals Chairperson George Tselekis George Tselekis
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 Mr. Hertzler
Tompkins County Water Resources Council
(WRC)
Bill George & 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, Heidi Dawes Sharon Bilotta, Elizabeth Meg
Williams
Recreation Partnership representative Durand VanDoren
Alternate:
Durand VanDoren, Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Tompkins County Youth Services Board (vacant)
Ithaca/Tompkins County Transportation
Council Planning Committee
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Tompkins County Council of Governments Ms. Thomas & Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Ms. Thomas & Ms. Zahler
(alternate)
Tompkins County Area Development Mr. Goldman N/A
Fair Board liaison Mr. Hertzler Mr. Hertzler
Historian John Wertis John Wertis
Tompkins County Animal Control Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas, Ms. Parlato (alt)
Cayuga Lake Water Shed Intermu. Org. Mr. Boggs, Darby Kiley Mr. Boggs, Darby Kiley
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Chamber of Commerce Ms. Zahler/ Mr. Goldman
(alternate)
Ms. Zahler/ Mr. Goldman
(alternate)
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-17: 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 2017:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
(5 year terms)
Name/phone/email Address Date
Appointed
Date of
Oath
Term
Expiration
GEORGE TSELEKIS, Chair
Phone: 272-1808
GTSELEK1@twcny.rr.com
1575 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
1/3/2013 2/16/2013 12/31/2017
ROBERT HOWARTH
Phone: 387-3318
howarth@cornell.edu
4124 Reynolds road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/7/2015 2/18/2015 12/31/2019
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 MEANS
Phone: 387-5011
popmeans@yahoo.com
26 Prospect St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/17 1/12/2017 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
CHERYL THOMPSON (alternate)
Phone: 387-4123
cherylthompsonarchitect@gmail.com
3112 Perry City Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/17 1/17/17 12/21/2017
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
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SARA WORDEN
Phone : 379-2866
sara.e.worden@gmail.com
6273 Curry Rd., Trumansburg
NY 14886 379-2866
2/23/2016 1/19/2017 12/31/2017
DAVID BLAKE, Chair
Phone : 387-5428
Davidblake73@gmail.com
2057 Trumansburg Rd
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/17 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
1/4/17 1/30/17 12/31/17
LOUIS DIPIETRO (Clerk)
Phone: (716)307-2096
Dipietro.louis@gmail.com
88 W. Main St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/4/17 1/27/17 12/31/17
Darby Kiley, Environmental
Planner/Zoning Officer
Ulysses.planner@gmail.com
N/A N/A N/A
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-18: 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 2017 Addendum to Retainer Agreement which sets hourly fees for billing at $210
(Attorney) and $135 (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 2017 and ancillary retainers with attorneys who are subcontracting with Mariette Geldenhuys
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
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*Resolution 2017-19: Information Tech Services
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Information Technologies 2017
contract with Jeff Burns at the rate of $45/hour and Pushlar Consulting for $80/hour.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-20: Cleaning (TABLED)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses enter into a cleaning contract between the Town of Ulysses
and _________for the purpose of cleaning the town hall on a weekly basis for a period from January 1st
through December 31st in the amount of $____ per month.
TABLED
*Resolution 2017-21: 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 $65/hour for mechanicals as specified in
the 2017 contract.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-22: 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, 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. 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
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-23: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
BE IT RESOLVED any individual having any special needs and wishing to attend a meeting advise the Town Clerk of
the special requirements at least one week prior to the meeting.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-24: 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.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-25: 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: 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
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-26: Approval of the Medicare Plan
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Personnel Policy states that Medicare eligible employees and retirees may be
entitled to a Medicare Supplemental plan
AND WHEREAS the Town Board will determine that plan on an annual basis
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board names Excellus Medicare Blue PPO Small Group Option 2 (PPO)
as the plan for the 2017 year.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-27: 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: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
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*Resolution 2017-28: Payment of Contracts
WHEREAS the Town Board has budgeted funds for services, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts and make payments in 2017
for the following services
Entity Estimated Contract
Amount for 2017
Contract not to Exceed
Amount for 2017
American Legion (Assistance for Veterans) $475 $500
BAS software annual agreement for water billing and clerk
program
$485 Up to $525
Cemetery Mowing $2,700 $3,500
Community Science Institute $5,832 $6000
Cooperative Extension (Youth Programming) $45,491 $48,000
Engineering - MRB See rate schedule Not to exceed rate
schedule.
Foodnet $2,250 $2,500
Gadabout $2,000 $2,500
General Code $1195 $2000
Insero $5500 $6000
Landscaping By the hour $3500
Lifelong $1000 $1000
Ulysses Historical Society $700 $750
Stormwater Coalition $900 $1000
Trumansburg Senior Citizens $850 $850
Tompkins County Recreation Partnership $7,124 $8,000
Tompkins County Animal Control $18,134 $19,000
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $1,500 $1,500
Town Hall – Mainstay - Plumbing, electric and heating (See Resolution # 2017-
21)
Tompkins County Soil & Water $50/hr $52/hr
Utilities – electric and gas contract No 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: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
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*Resolution 2017-29: Approval of 2017 Fee Schedule
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following fees for 2017:
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.
$25/copy 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 $50.00 LL 1 of 2010
BUILDING PERMITS fee reference
1 & 2 Family Residences, includes finished basements $.30/sq ft Res. 2016-74
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
$0.15/sq. ft. Res. 2016-74
Building Permit Renewal Half existing building
permit fee.
Res. 2016-64
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
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)
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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
Backflow Inspection $72.00 Res. 2007-36
WATER SALES: reference
Water sales $6.55/1000 gallons Based on Town of Ithaca’s 2016
water price
Bulk water sales from facility $6.55/1000 gallons Based on Town of Ithaca’s 2016
water price
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: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-30: Mandatory Justice Schooling
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RESOLVED, that the Justices be authorized to attend training schools during the year and will be reimbursed for
approved expenses.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-31: 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 submitted to the Town
Clerk annually.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-32: Distribution Of Minutes
RESOLVED that a certified version of the Organizational Meeting minutes be distributed to all employees and
elected officials upon completion.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
*Resolution 2017-33 Appointment Of Don Ellis to SCAC
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board appoints Don Ellis to the Sustainability and Conservation Council.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/17
JANUARY 10TH, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-34: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 10, 2017 with the addition of an
Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.
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: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-35: Authorizing Submission Of Preliminary Application To The United States
Department Of Agriculture: Rural Development For Potential Project Funding For Water
District #3
WHEREAS, MRB Group, as authorized by the Town, has completed a Preliminary Engineering Study on
disinfection by-products in the water distribution system for Water District #3 (WD #3), providing a
recommended water improvement project that generally includes the separation of the water storage tank inlet
and outlet and the installation of a Trihalomethane (THM) removal system; and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Engineering Report and the recommended water improvement project has been
reviewed and approved by the Tompkins County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been pursuing funding options for the water improvement project, including submission
of the project to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for potential funding; and
WHEREAS, the Town authorized the completion of an income survey to identify the Median Household Income
(MHI) specifically for WD #3; and
WHEREAS, the Town has authorized the completion of the Environmental Review of the water improvement
project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the submission of a Preliminary Funding Application to Rural
Development for the water improvement project; and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute such further documents as
may be necessary, desirable, and/or appropriate to effectuate the purpose and intent of the foregoing
resolution, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Town Supervisor to include
with the application package.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-36: Meeting Date Changes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board changes the date of the Town Board meeting on February 14 to
Tuesday February 7.
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: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-37: Entering Into Membership In The New York State Municipal Workers’
Compensation Alliance Plan
WHEREAS there has been proposed a "NEW YORK STATE MUNICIPAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION ALLIANCE PLAN
DOCUMENT" pursuant to Section 50 3-a of the Workers' Compensation Law (hereinafter "the Plan"); and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses is eligible for membership in the Plan; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has made an independent investigation of the Plan and reviewed the Plan
document, and has concluded that it would be in the interests of the Town of Ulysses to participate therein; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses enter into membership in the Plan pursuant to Section 50 Subdivision 3-a of
the Workers' Compensation Law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Plan's charter
document on behalf of the Town of Ulysses; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the custody of all joint Plan moneys by the Plan Administrator under the Plan be and the same
hereby is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk provide the signed charter document as well as a certified copy of this resolution
to the following:
Susan Comerford
Wright Insurance
333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 505
Uniondale, N.Y. 11553-3624
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: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-38: Electing To Become Self Insured For Workers’ Compensation
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses hereby elects, pursuant to Subdivision 3-a of Section 50 of the Workers'
Compensation Law, to become a self-insurer as to Workers' Compensation claims against this Municipality; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 50 Subdivision 3-a of said Workers' Compensation Law, notice of such
election shall be filed forthwith with the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board, Self-Insurance Section;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this election shall become effective immediately; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk provide a certified copy of this resolution to the following:
Susan Comerford
Wright Insurance
333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 505
Uniondale, N.Y. 11553-3624
Moved: Ms. Thomas 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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Date Adopted: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-39: Approval Of Minutes: 12/13/16
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 12/13.
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: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-40: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #682-695 in the amount of $8087.89;
claims #696-723, in the amount of $38,972.77; and claims #1-24 in the amount of $47,562.53.
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: 1/10/17
JANUARY 24TH, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-41: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 24, 2017 with the addition of a
discussion of a tree grant and an executive session to discuss the acquisition 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: 1/10/17
*Resolution 2017-42: Solar Law Revisions
WHEREAS the Ulysses Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Committee submitted recommendations for
changes to the Town of Ulysses Solar Local Law including recommendations for design standards for glare, and
WHEREAS the Planning Board has worked on three separate large-scale solar installations in the past year and
also may have recommendations for changes to the Ulysses Solar Local Law,
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Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board recommends referring the comments about the Ulysses Solar Local
Law from the Ulysses Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) to the Ulysses Planning Board
for their review and
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board requests the Ulysses Planning Board deliberate on the recommendations
from the CSAC in combination with their own knowledge of the functionality of the Ulysses Solar Local Law to
recommend edits to Ulysses Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Mr. Hertzler asked questions regarding the glare calculations.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-43: Establishing Lead Agency For Solar Project
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has no objection to the Ulysses Planning Board’s request to establish
itself as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for reviewing the 2 megawatt
community solar project proposed by Renovus Energy, Inc. located at 1574 Trumansburg Road.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
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Mr. Hertzler questioned the location of the farm on a major route and whether glare would be an issue.
Ms. Thomas
Ms. Zahler
aye
aye
Mr. Hertzler
Mr. Boggs
aye nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-44: Authorizing The 2017 Work Plan For The Town Board
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has set general priorities for their work for the year 2017 according
to their Work Plan finalized on 1/24/2017, acknowledging that other topics may emerge throughout the year
that may take precedent.
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: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-45: Appointment And Salary Of Water District Operator As sistant
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Dustin VanDerzee to the position of Water District Operator
Assistant at the pay rate of $15.09.
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: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-46: Re-Appointment Of Continuing Member To The Agriculture
Committee
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board reappoints John Gates to the Agriculture Committee with a term
ending 12/31/2019, and
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Clerk’s office will contact the returning member to take the oath of office and
sign the ethics pledge.
Moved: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas
aye
Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler Mr.
Boggs
aye
aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-46:Authorizing CSAC To Submit A Grant
Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes members of the Conservation and Sustainability Advisory
Committee to prepare a grant application for the Town to submit to the NYS DEC Urban & Community
Forestry Grants program for a tree inventory in parts of the Town of Ulysses.
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: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-47: Approval Of Minutes: 1/4
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/4/17.
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: 1/24/17
*Resolution 2017-47: Approval Of Minutes: 1/10
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/10/17. Moved: Ms. Thomas
Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Zahler noted that the State of the Village meeting was reported as being on 2/4 but is actually on 2/11.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/24/17
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*Resolution 2017-48: Approval Of Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications to the 2016 budget:
A1220.4 Supervisor CE Increase $1,483.93
Increase in payroll processing expenses and accounting software.
A1010.4 Town Board CE Decrease $1,483.93
Approximately $400 left after this modification.
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS Increase $2,013.44
A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS Decrease $2,013.44
A1410.11 Deputy Town Clerk PS Increase $272.00
Slightly more hours than projected.
A1410.4 Town Clerk CE Decrease $272.00
A5010.1 Highway Superintendent PS Increase $5,505.79
Due to change in Highway Superintendent in the beginning of 2016.
A-915 Unappropriated Fund Balance Decrease $5,505.79
Estimated over $300,000 fund balance remaining
A5132.4 Highway Barn CE Increase $857.91
A5132.2 Highway Barn EQ Decrease $857.91
Approximately $150 remaining post modification.
B8010.4 Zoning CE Increase $103.66
B8020.1 Zoning Clerk PS Decrease $103.66
B1440.4 Engineering CE Increase $464.00
Map plan and report for water district 5
B1990.4 Co ntingency account De crease $4 64.00
B9060.8 Health Insurance Increase $7,089.12
This was due to the change in health benefits provided to a particular employee in the B fund. This extra
expense was accounted for during the budgeting season.
B1990.4 Contingency account Decrease $7,089.12
$2,446.88 left in contingency post modification
DA-915 Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance Decrease $57,187.80
130.2 Machinery EQ Increase $57,187.80
This is a known over expenditure and was accounted for during the budgeting season with our end of
year estimates.
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This plan (developed during the budget season) allows us to preserve the equipment reserve for future use.
DA9055.8 Disability Insurance Increase $17.32
DA9060.8 Health Insurance Decrease $17.32
SW3-8330.4 Water Purification Contractual Increase $7,096.36
Additional costs due to TTHM remediation work in water district: engineering work required for funding
opportunities. Preliminary engineering report and environmental report for NEPA.
SW3-915 Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance Decrease $7,096.36
Funds available.
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: 1/24/17
FEBRUARY 7th, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-49: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for February 7, 2017 with moving Approval
of Claims to the beginning, adding the Unique Natural Area topic up and discussing an audit of the books.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
*Resolution 2017-50: Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #25-87 in the amount of
$642,955.81.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
*Resolution 2017-51: Contract For Landscape Architects For Town Hall Sidewalk Repairs
WHEREAS the sidewalk in front of town hall is indistinguishable from the road and parking in that area making
it a danger to pedestrians, and
WHEREAS due to the prevalence of asphalt on both sides of Elm Street which include 3 parking lots,
stormwater has no ground in which to percolate, adding to the sedimentation and salinization of Cayuga Lake;
and
WHEREAS the only tree within the right of way is now dead, but before dying caused the asphalt in the area of
what is considered the sidewalk to heave and crack causing a danger to pedestrians; and
WHEREAS municipalities are required to keep their sidewalks in a state which is safe for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS the town has both capital reserves and building reserves to pay for sidewalk and stormwater
improvements in front of town hall, and
WHEREAS the Mayor of the Village of Trumansburg is in favor of this repair, and
WHEREAS the town staff investigated grant funding for this project; and
WHEREAS funding options are available for landscaping, and volunteers are willing to build benches, but there
are no state or county funding opportunities for the actual sidewalk or curbing, and
WHEREAS this project is expected to benefit from the cost savings of pairing its construction with the large
project beginning in May 2017 of replacing sidewalks throughout the town and village, and
WHEREAS the Town Supervisor has consulted with three volunteer landscape architects for design ideas, but
the actual construction documents are very involved and require more work than they can do on a volunteer
basis.
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract dated February 1,
2017 from Trowbridge, Wolff, and Michaels to provide a rendering of the project, cost estimates, construction
documents, construction specifications, and stamped drawings which are required for the contractor to
complete this work, and
RESOLVED that the Town clerk will forward the signed contract to Trowbridge, Wolff, and Michaels.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler abstain
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
*Resolution 2017-52: Support Of The Exploration Of Community Choice Aggregation
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is interested in promoting energy efficiency and local renewable energy
generation, and also in reducing energy costs for its residents; and
WHEREAS the NY State Public Service Commission, in April 2016, authorized the development of Community
Choice Aggregation programs, that allows participating local governments to work together through a shared
purchasing agreement to procure natural gas and/or electric energy supply on behalf of their residents and
small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Community Choice Aggregation is a means to provide lower, more stable and predictable energy
costs, while also promoting energy efficiency, local renewable energy development and local job growth; and
WHEREAS, residents and small businesses that are not interested in participating in CCA energy procurement
are able to opt out; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) works to identify shared services and
procurement opportunities to provide better service and lower costs to our residents; and
WHEREAS, TCCOG has established a CCA Advisory Committee made up of elected/appointed officials plus
community members to explore CCA and advise interested municipalities on CCA administrative and
procurement models, and to search for and recommend a program administrator, and
WHEREAS, participation in the TCCOG CCA Committee does not obligate the Town of Ulysses to participating
in CCA, (which requires passage of a local law), but rather indicates the Town of Ulysses’ interest in exploring
the option of CCA,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Town of Ulysses selects Elizabeth Thomas to serve on the TCCOG CCA Advisory Committee.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
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*Resolution 2017-53: Appointment Of New Member To The Agriculture Committee
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Mark Ochs to the Agriculture Committee with a term ending
12/31/2019, and
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Clerk’s office will contact the new member to take the oath of office and sign the
ethics pledge.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
*Resolution 2017-54: UNA
WHEREAS Tompkins County has designated numerous Unique Natural Areas throughout the county based on
either threatened flora, fauna, viewsheds or their impact on water quality; and
WHEREAS Tompkins County has no land use authority to protect the UNAs it has designated that authority
resides with the town as part of its right to Home Rule; and
WHEREAS parcel number 27.-4-6 at 1284 Taughannock Boulevard is within UNA-62, the Maplewood Glen and
Lake Slopes UNA protected for its valuable tree species, some rare or scarce plants, its scenic and aesthetic
value along Route 89, and some examples of old growth forest; and
WHEREAS Tompkins County states in the UNA description that the biggest threat to this UNA is from logging
and residential development; and
WHEREAS if this land is sold, it will likely be developed for residential use; and
WHEREAS this parcel has steep slopes leading into tributaries to Cayuga lake and protecting UNAs along the
lake helps preserve the long-term water quality of the lake; and
WHEREAS the newly opened Black Diamond Trail borders this land and will provide a good buffer for the trail
and recreational opportunities for residents; and
WHEREAS this parcel has been foreclosed and Tompkins County has been paying taxes owed, including taxes
to the Town of Ulysses.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses is interested in negotiating with Tompkins County to acquire parcel 27.-4-
6 at 1284 Taughannock Boulevard.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
*Resolution 2017-55: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses Reserve For
Repairs (Sw3-230) To Pay For The Town Of Ulysses Share Of An Aerator Installed In The
Town Of Ithaca Water Tank Per Resolution 2016-90
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses passed a resolution to pay half, or up to $57,500, to the
Town of Ithaca upon completion of the installation of an aerator in Ithaca's "Trumansburg" tank for the
purposes of reducing chlorination by-products in the water it supplies to the Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses by resolution adopted on February 11, 2003 established the
reserve fund for the purpose of funding water district expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted the 2017 budget for the Town on October 25, 2016 and the budget calls
for the appropriation of $57,500 from the Water District 3 Repairs Reserve Fund for the purposes outlined in
resolution 2016-90; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law §6-c, an expenditure from the Repairs Reserve Fund requires
authorization by the Town Board, and such authorization is subject to a permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS, the above-referenced purchase falls within the purposes for which the Capital Equipment Reserve
Fund was established;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the following expenditures from the Town of Ulysses Repair
Reserve Fund SW3-230 for the purchase of an aerator for the Town of Ithaca's "Trumansburg" Tank; and be it
further
RESOLVED that, pursuant to General Municipal Law §6-c, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will submit the required notice of resolution to the required media outlets by
February 10, 2017.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
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*Resolution 2017-56: Approval Of Minutes: 1/24
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes as edited by Ms. Thomas.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/7/17
FEBRUARY 28th, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-57: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for February 28, 2017 with the change of
removing the PILOT discussion from the agenda.
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: 2/28/17
*Resolution 2017-58: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Accept Grant Funds From The
New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hereby directs and authorizes Town Supervisor Elizabeth
Thomas to accept funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in
accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to
exceed $57,205, and enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to
the Town of Ulysses for the acquisition of the Salo Drive Preserve property and, if appropriate, a conservation
easement/ preservation/public access covenant to the deed of the assisted property.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/28/17
*Resolution 2017-59: Establishing Civil Penalties For Violation Of Zoning Laws As Authorized
In 212-4 Of The Town Of Ulysses Code
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses (“the Town Board”) on December 17,
2013 adopted the Zoning Law of the Town of Ulysses by Local Law no. 3 of 2013, and amended certain
provisions thereof by adoption of Local Law no. 2 of 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Law is set forth in Chapter 212 of the Code of the Town of Ulysses
(“the Code”); and
WHEREAS, §212-4 of the Code addresses enforcement of the Zoning Law and penalties for
offenses, and §212-4 E provides as follows:
“Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of
this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount determined by resolution of the Town Board for
each day or part thereof during which such violation continues. The civil penalties provided by this subsection
shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of this Town.”
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of §212-4 E of the Code, be it
RESOLVED that the amount of the civil penalties for violation of the Zoning Law shall be no
less than $100 per day and no greater than $250 per day for each day or part thereof during which the
violation continues.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/28/17
*Resolution 2017-60: Approval Of Minutes: 2/7
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 2/7.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/28/17
MARCH 22nd, 2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-61: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 22, 2017 with the additions of
items 6f, 6g, a meeting date discussion and executive session for acquisition of property.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-62: Engaging A Financial Advisor For Repairs To Water District 3
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses requested proposals for municipal financial consulting services from four firms
specializing in municipal financing to assist with funding needed to assure Water District 3 water quality meets
EPA standards for chlorination by-products; and
WHEREAS the RFP was mailed on January 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS two proposals were received,
Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED that based on price and recommendations, the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town
Supervisor to enter into a contract with Municipal Solutions, Inc. for the purposes of assisting with municipal
funding needs for Water District 3 remediation of chlorination by-products as required by the Tompkins
County Department of Health and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide the Municipal Solutions and the Ulysses Town Supervisor with a
certified copy of this resolution.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-63: Support Of Tompkins County Resolution To Maintain A Safe, Inclusive
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Government And Ensure Protection, Order, Conduct, Safety, Health, And Well-Being Of All
Persons In Tompkins County
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses supports attached the Tompkins County resolution 2017-21 to maintain a
safe, inclusive government and ensure protection, order, conduct, safety, health, and well-being of all persons
in Tompkins County, and further
RESOLVED a certified copy of this resolution accompanied by the Tompkins County resolution be sent by the
Ulysses Town Clerk to Congressman Tom Reed, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Majority
and Minority Leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives, United States Secretary of Health and
Human Services, President Donald Trump, and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chair of the
Tompkins County Legislature, Mike Lane and to the Tompkins County Council of Governments.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-64: Recognition Of Leadership By Local Governments In Shared Services
Initiatives And The Loss Of State Aid Over The Past Three Decades
WHEREAS, in an effort to reduce property taxes Governor Cuomo has proposed a local government efficiency
program that would require county and local governments to devise a shared services plan to be placed on the
ballot in November, and
WHEREAS State of New York currently maintains a property tax cap as an incentive to local governments to
share services and reduce budgets, and
WHEREAS, unfunded mandates from the State of New York comprise a large component of local budgets over
which local municipalities have no ability to reduce, and
WHEREAS, the New York State legislature since 1989 has annually exempted itself from providing
municipalities with the full amount of state aid as prescribed by law, and
WHEREAS, New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli in his 2016 Report on Local Governments states that,
Sales tax revenue growth outside of New York City has been slowing for the last few years. In addition, State
revenue sharing aid for municipalities has remained flat and the State's tax cap and tax freeze initiatives have
continued to put pressure on governments to contain growth in property tax levies, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses, a municipality located in Tompkins County, NY, has worked cooperatively with
other municipalities in cost reduction and shared services initiatives through programs such as the Greater
Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, the Joint Youth Commission, the Recreation
Partnership, and Tompkins County Animal Control. And
WHEREAS large impediments exist for consolidating services such as police, fire, and highway departments,
and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses continues to explore shared services in areas of administration, courts, human
resources and municipal consolidation with neighboring municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses condemns Governor Andrew Cuomo's characterization that high property
taxes in the State of New York are indicative of a failure on the part of local government; AND FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that we call on the New York State Legislature to fully restore state aid to municipalities as
required by law and to fully repay unpaid aid for which it has exempted itself since 1989; and further
RESOLVED, that while the Town of Ulysses affirms the importance of, and will continue to be a leader in,
developing shared services and engaging in cost reduction measures, we condemn the Governor's proposed
initiative as a further infringement on local government and home rule; and further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall be sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo; Senator James Seward;
Assemblyperson Barbara Lifton; Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane; Tompkins County Legislature
Chair Mike Lane; Legislator Jim Dennis; and to the Clerk for the Tompkins County Council of Governments to
distribute.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-65: Support For Maintaining The Affordable Care Act
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses stands firmly committed to affordable and inclusive access to excellent health
care for all of the County’s residents, and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has both provided expanded access to and improved health care for
many of Ulysses residents in Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo estimates that repeal of the ACA would put the health insurance and health care
of almost 8,000 of Tompkins County’s residents at risk, and
WHEREAS, many features of the ACA-such as prohibiting lifetime benefit caps, prohibiting gender
discrimination, provision of care regardless of pre-existing conditions, and provision of benefits to children up
to age 26 on their parents’ policies-benefit all Americans, including those whose insurance is not purchased on
the exchanges, and
WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo estimates that repeal of the ACA would cut Federal reimbursement for Tompkins
County’s Medicaid expenditures by over one million dollars, and
WHEREAS, repeal of the ACA would significantly increase the property tax burdens of Town of Ulysses and
other Tompkins County residents, and
WHEREAS, repeal of the ACA would prevent Medicaid recipients from accessing health care from Planned
Parenthood, leaving thousands of women and men without access to basic primary care, and
WHEREAS, repeal of the ACA would take away preventive services from Medicare recipients and reinstate the
prescription drug “doughnut hole”, therefore costing seniors thousands more each year, and
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WHEREAS, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the ACA has helped reduce the country’s
deficit and extended the future solvency of Medicare, and repeal of the ACA would reverse those positive fiscal
trends, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses stands with Tompkins County to call on its representatives in Washington,
Congressman Tom Reed, Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, to vote against any repeal
of the Affordable Care Act unless and until it is replaced by another nationwide alternative with protections for
the public commensurate with the goals of the ACA, or a single-payer health insurance program that is
adopted only following an extensive public review and comment period,
RESOLVED, further, That the Ulysses Clerk send copies of this resolution to Congressman Tom Reed, Senator
Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate and House of
Representatives, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, President Donald Trump, and New
York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, Mike Lane.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-66: Declaring April 7, 2017 As A Day To Recognize The Bicentennial Of
Tompkins County
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses recognizes the bicentennial of Tompkins County on April 7, 2017,
and declares it as a Toast to Tompkins Day.
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will notify the Town Historian of this resolution.
Ms. Zahler thanked Mr. Wertis for his work on this.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-67: Appointing Member Of The Sustainability And Conservation Advisory
Committee
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints David Diaz to the Sustainability and
Conservation Advisory Committee for an annually renewed term ending on 12/31/2017, and further
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RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will notify the new member and copy both the Chair of the Sustainability and
Conservation Advisory Committee and the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-68: Appointing Member To County Youth Board
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Youth Services Board needs a representative from the Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS Peter Angie resides in the Town of Ulysses and is eligible, interested, and qualified to serve on the
County Youth Services Board; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoint Pete Angie as the Town's representative to the Tompkins County
Youth Services Board for a term ending December 31, 2018, effective upon receipt on his application and
approval by the Tompkins County Legislature; and further
RESOLVED that the Clerk send a copy of the completed County Application along with a certified resolution re:
appointment to the Director of the Tompkins County Youth Services Department, 320 W. State St, Ithaca, NY
14850.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
*Resolution 2017-69: Approval Of Minutes: 2/28/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 2/28.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler abstain
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/22/17
MARCH 28th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
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*Resolution 2017-70: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 28, 2017 with the addition of
adding a new resolution to set a public information session on the proposed acquisition of Exxon-Mobil
properties in Old Business section B, plus an executive session to discuss the acquisition of property; move up
the TTHM (total trihalomethanes) remediation discussion to the beginning of the meeting.
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: 3/28/17
*Resolution 2017-71: Discussion and Possible Decision on WD3 TTHM Remediation
WHEREAS since August 2012, the Town of Ulysses Water District 3 water system has been identified with
chlorination by-products known as Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) which have been exceeding the US
Department of Environmental Protection’s (EPA)Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 80 ug/l for TTHM’s;
and
WHEREAS this exceedance is a violation of the Subpart 5-1.52 of the NYS Sanitary Code (NYSSC), and
WHEREAS on June 27, 2014 the Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) ordered the Town of Ulysses to
resolve the TTHM exceedance in accordance with TCHD Resolution Order #13.1.20 requiring the TTHM levels
in Water District 3 to be maintained below the annual average maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 80ug/l for
the sake of the public health of residents in Water District 3; and
WHEREAS, MRB Group, as authorized by the Town, completed the Preliminary Engineering Report in July 2016
of the disinfection by-products in the water distribution system for Water District #3 (WD #3), providing a
recommended water improvement project that includes the separation of the water storage tank inlet and
outlet and the installation of a Trihalomethane (THM) removal system which would assure all parts of WD#3
would remain under the 80ug/l threshold; and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Engineering Report and the recommended water improvement project has been
reviewed and approved by the Tompkins County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been pursuing funding options for the water improvement project, including
submission of the project to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and the United States
Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program; and
WHEREAS, the income survey authorized by the town identified the Median Household Income (MHI) for WD
#3 should qualify the water district for grant and loan funding through USDA Rural Development; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review of the water improvement project has been completed; and
WHEREAS the USDA Rural Development grant is anticipated to pay for approximately 75% of the estimated
cost of $944,000 if granted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that if the USDA Rural Development grant is offered to the Town of Ulysses along with a loan
component to pay for chlorination by-product remediation, the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute the required documents to accept the grant funds and begin implementation of the remediation
efforts including a dedicated inlet and outlet along with a TTHM removal system as proposed in the July 2016
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preliminary engineering report, as stated in the Rural Development application, and as required by the
Tompkins County Health Department; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that if the grant is not funded, the Town of Ulysses will review how to meet the
requirements of the Tompkins County Health Department at a public meeting before proceeding to implement
remediation measures.
Mr. Boggs suggests that they look at running a line up Iradell Road to create a new district.
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: 3/28/17
*Resolution 2017-72: Setting a Public Information Session on Proposed Acquisition Exxon-
Mobil Property
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board has been engaged in discussions with Exxon Mobil regarding the
acquisition of properties in Jacksonville since 2013 and has been engaged in negotiations for the purchase of
three (3) properties since June 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board has concluded its negotiations and is considering the acquisition of Town of
Ulysses Tax Parcels #25.-4-26, #25.-4-27 and #25.-4-21 from Exxon Mobil; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is not required to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed acquisition of
these properties but wishes to make sure the public is fully informed about the Town’s interests and intentions
related to the potential acquisition of these properties; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses set a Public Information Session on the proposed acquisition of properties
from Exxon Mobil for Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the Ulysses Town Hall to share and discuss all
relevant information related to the proposed purchase of these tax parcels with members of the community
prior to taking action on the draft resolution authorizing purchase of property from Exxon Mobil Oil
Corporation.
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: 3/28/17
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*Resolution 2017-73: Rescind and Replace Resolution 2017-72
Ms. Zahler moved that the Town Board rescind and replace the last resolution and change the date of the
Public Information Meeting to Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm at the Ulysses Town Hall.
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: 3/28/17
*Resolution 2017-74: Implementing a Dog Enumeration
Ms. Zahler moved that Town Clerk implement a dog enumeration project as described.
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: 3/28/17
*Resolution 2017-75: Benchmarking of Energy Use in Municipal Buildings
WHEREAS, buildings are the single largest user of energy in the State of New York; the poorest performing
buildings typically use several times the energy of the highest performing buildings—for the exact same
building use; and
WHEREAS, collecting, reporting, and sharing building energy data on a regular basis allows municipal officials
and the public to understand the energy performance of municipal buildings relative to similar buildings
nationwide, and equipped with this information the Town of Ulysses is able to make smarter, more cost-
effective operational and capital investment decisions, reward efficiency, and drive widespread, continuous
improvement; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Town Board desires to use Building Energy Benchmarking, a process of
measuring a building’s energy use, tracking that use over time, and comparing performance to similar
buildings, to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by making available good, actionable information
on municipal building energy use to help identify opportunities to cut costs and reduce pollution in the Town
of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, as such the Town of Ulysses Town Board desires to establish procedure or guideline for Town of
Ulysses staff to conduct such Building Energy Benchmarking; and
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NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the following specific policies and
procedures are hereby adopted and imposed as active and affirmative financial internal control procedures of
the Town of Ulysses:
Building Energy Benchmarking POLICY/procedures:
§1. DEFINITIONS
(1) “Benchmarking Information” shall mean information generated by Portfolio Manager, as herein defined
including descriptive information about the physical building and its operational characteristics.
(2) “Building Energy Benchmarking” shall mean the process of measuring a building’s Energy use, tracking that
use over time, and comparing performance to similar buildings.
(3) “Commissioner” shall mean the head of the Department.
(4) “Covered Municipal Building” shall mean a building or facility that is owned or occupied by the Town of
Ulysses that is 1,000 square feet or larger in size.
(5) “Department” shall mean Town of Ulysses Supervisor’s Office.
(6) “Energy” shall mean electricity, natural gas, steam, hot or chilled water, fuel oil, or other product for use in
a building, or renewable on-site electricity generation, for purposes of providing heating, cooling, lighting,
water heating, or for powering or fueling other end-uses in the building and related facilities, as reflected in
Utility bills or other documentation of actual Energy use.
(7) “Energy Performance Score” shall mean the numeric rating generated by Portfolio Manager that compares
the Energy usage of the building to that of similar buildings.
(8) “Energy Use Intensity (EUI)” shall mean the kBTUs (1,000 British Thermal Units) used per square foot of
gross floor area.
(9) “Gross Floor Area” shall mean the total number of enclosed square feet measured between the exterior
surfaces of the fixed walls within any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
(11) “Portfolio Manager” shall mean ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the internet-based tool developed and
maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to track and assess the relative Energy
performance of buildings nationwide, or successor.
(12) “Utility” shall mean an entity that distributes and sells Energy to Covered Municipal Buildings.
(13) “Weather Normalized Site EUI” shall mean the amount of Energy that would have been used by a property
under 30-year average temperatures, accounting for the difference between average temperatures and yearly
fluctuations.
§2. APPLICABILITY
(1) This policy is applicable to all Covered Municipal Buildings as defined in Section 1 of this policy.
(2) The Commissioner may exempt a particular Covered Municipal Building from the benchmarking
requirement if the Commissioner determines that it has characteristics that make benchmarking impractical.
§3. BENCHMARKING REQUIRED FOR COVERED MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
(1) No later than May 1 every year, the Commissioner or his or her designee from the Department shall enter
into Portfolio Manager the total Energy consumed by each Covered Municipal Building, along with all other
descriptive information required by Portfolio Manager for the previous calendar year.
(2) For new Covered Municipal Buildings that have not accumulated 12 months of Energy use data by the first
applicable date following occupancy for inputting Energy use into Portfolio Manager, the Commissioner or his
or her designee from the Department shall begin inputting data in the following year.
§4. DISCLOSURE AND PUBLICATION OF BENCHMARKING INFORMATION
(1) The Department shall make available to the public on the internet Benchmarking Information for the
previous calendar year:
(a) no later than September 1 each year for Covered Municipal Buildings; and
(2) The Department shall make available to the public on the internet and update at least annually, the
following Benchmarking Information:
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(a) Summary statistics on Energy consumption for Covered Municipal Buildings derived from aggregation of
Benchmarking Information; and
(b) For each Covered Municipal Building individually:
(i) The status of compliance with the requirements of this Policy; and
(ii) The building address, primary use type, and gross floor area; and
(iii) Annual summary statistics, including site EUI, Weather Normalized Source EUI, annual GHG emissions, and
an Energy Performance Score where available; and
(iv) A comparison of the annual summary statistics (as required by Section 4(2)(b)(iii) of this Policy) across
calendar years for all years since annual reporting under this Policy has been required for said building.
§5. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
The Department shall maintain records as necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Policy, including but
not limited to Energy bills and other documents received from tenants and/or Utilities. Such records shall be
preserved by the Department for a period of three (3) years.
§6. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) The Commissioner or his or her designee from the Department shall be the Chief Enforcement Officer of
this Policy.
(2) The Chief Enforcement Officer of this Policy may promulgate regulations necessary for the administration
of the requirements of this Policy.
(3) Within thirty days after each anniversary date of the effective date of this Policy, the Chief Enforcement
Officer shall submit a report to the Town of Ulysses including but not limited to summary statistics on Energy
consumption for Covered Municipal Buildings derived from aggregation of Benchmarking Information, a list of
all Covered Municipal Buildings identifying each Covered Municipal Building that the Commissioner
determined to be exempt from the benchmarking requirement and the reason for the exemption, and the
status of compliance with the requirements of this Policy.
FURTHER RESOLVED, The Town of Ulysses Town Board, in regular session duly convened, does hereby
authorize and direct the Town Supervisor or Town Clerk of the Town of Ulysses to execute such other and
additional documents as may be required for the resolutions herein.
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: 3/28/17
*Resolution 2017-76: Approval of Minutes: 3/22
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/22.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 3/28/17
APRIL 11th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-77: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for April 11, 2017 with the addition of an
update from Trumansburg Community Recreation and a resolution on dog enumeration.
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: 4/11/17
*Resolution 2017-78: Cancelling Town Board Meeting of 4/25/17
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board cancels the Town Board meeting scheduled for April 25, 2017.
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: 4/11/17
*Resolution 2017-79-: Adoption of The New York State Unified Solar Permit
WHEREAS the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”), together with the
New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) and City University of New York (“CUNY”), developed a New York State
Unified Solar Permit that reduces the cost for solar projects by streamlining municipal permitting processes;
and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses wants to promote the streamlining of the application process for small-scale
photovoltaic system installations by adopting the New York State Unified Solar Permit application form and
implementing the new procedures; and
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses adopts the New York State Unified Solar Permit and the document titled
"Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in New York State," and
RESOLVED that the fee for solar installations is set by resolution of the Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas 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
Date Adopted: 4/11/17
*Resolution 2017-80: Setting Pay for Bookkeeper
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board sets the pay for the newly hired Bookkeeper at $22/hour.
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: 4/11/17
*Resolution 2017-81: Establishing a Dog Enumeration Fee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses establish a fee of $10 for dogs found to be unlicensed
during any dog enumeration period, as authorized by Chapter 66, Section 6(G)(6) of the Code of the Town of
Ulysses.
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: 4/11/17
*Resolution 2017-82: Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #148-199 in the amount of
$51,580.61.
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: 4/11/17
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*Resolution 2017-83: Approval of Minutes: 3/28/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/28.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/11/17
MAY 9th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-87: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 9, 2017 with the addition of
payment of claims.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/9/17
*Resolution 2017-88: Consideration of Purchase of Unique Natural Area
WHEREAS the Tompkins County Legislature has withheld tax parcel #27.-4-6 from foreclosure since 2012 in
order to study options for the parcel’s protection and
WHEREAS the parcel is a vacant 4.2 acre parcel located to the west of Taughannock Blvd., bordering a section
of the Black Diamond Trail, and
WHEREAS the parcel is located within the Lakeshore Natural Features Focus Area, and is located in the
Maplewood Glen and Lake Slopes Unique Natural Area (UNA-062), and
WHEREAS preserving UNAs is in accordance with the Town of Ulysses Comprehensive Plan and the Tompkins
County’s purpose of designating Unique Natural Areas, and
WHEREAS a total of $10,853 of delinquent taxes and foreclosure fees are owed on the parcel, and
WHEREAS the Tompkins County Government Operations Committee and the Tompkins County Legislature
voted in favor of selling the parcel to the Town of Ulysses for the amount of $5,427 to be paid over 2 years,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to proceed to work
with Tompkins County to develop a purchase agreement for tax parcel #27.-4-6 from the county for $5,427 to
be preserved as a Unique Natural Area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement will be reviewed by the Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/9/17
*Resolution 2017-89: Personnel Policy – Health Savings Account Guidance
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board amends section 706 of the Personnel Policy last amended on
November 22, 2016 to the following:
Health Savings Accounts (added 11/22/16)
The IRS allows employers, and eligible employees, to contribute to HSAs. The Town will contribute to a health
savings account (HSA) for each employee who is eligible and signed up for health insurance through the town.
Annually, the town board will contribute the full amount of the in-network deductible, provided that the
deductible does not exceed 44% of the in-network, out-of-pocket maximum. Employees or Elected Officials
may contribute pre-tax dollars to their HSA in addition to funds the town has contributed up to the combined
allowable limit as determined by the IRS. Funds belong to the employee or elected official, subject to IRS
regulations.
Newly hired employees are entitled to a prorated portion of the HSA funds based on their date of hire. The
rate contributed would be proportional to the number of months left in the year the employee was hired. For
example, if the HSA contribution from the town is $2000 annually and the new employee begins work on
October 1 (3/4 of the way through the year), the amount the town would contribute to the employee’s HSA
would be 1/4 of $2000, or a total of $500.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/9/17
*Resolution 2017-90: Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #200-246 in the amount of
$184,291.19.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/9/17
MAY 23rd, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
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*Resolution 2017-91: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 23, 2017.
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: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-92: Acceptance of Rural Development Grant
RESOLVED That the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses accepts the USDA Rural Development funding package
for Water District 3 dated May 9, 2017 for $977,000, of which $477,000 are grant funds and $500,000 are
loans at a 2% interest rate.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-93: Engagement of Bond Counsel
RESOLVED That the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses engage Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe as bond counsel
and that Municipal Solutions contact them regarding a bond resolution for the Water District 3 project.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-94: Financial Audit Contract
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to contract with Insero Certified
Public Accountants to audit the finances of the Supervisor’s accounts as outlined in the contract dated
5/9/2017, and also
RESOLVED Insero will add to the contract an audit of the accounts of the Ulysses Courts for an amount not to
exceed $1500.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-95: Resolution Authorizing (1) An Application To Request Amicus Curiae
Status In The Matter Of Riverkeeper, Inc.; Cortland-Onondaga Federation Of Kettle Lake
Associations, Inc.; Sierra Club; Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc.; And Waterkeeper Alliance,
Inc., V. Basil Seggos, In His Capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, And New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation; and (2) Entering Into A Retainer Agreement For This Purpose With Legal
Counsel
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses (hereafter “Town Board”) is concerned about the impacts
on its community of the recently adopted Clean Water Act General Permit for CAFOs; and
WHEREAS, EarthJustice has filed a petition challenging the aforementioned General Permit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board will seek amicus curiae status in the matter of
Riverkeeper, Inc. et al. v. Basil Seggos and New York Department of Conservation, Index No. 902103-17 and
seek consent of the court to submit an amicus curiae brief; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board will retain the Columbia Environmental Law Clinic to provide legal services to
the Town in connection with the preparation and submission of the amicus curiae brief; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Supervisor or a Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the retainer letter with the
Columbia Environmental Law Clinic for such legal representation and services.
Moved: Ms. Thomas 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
Date Adopted: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-96: Approval of Minutes: 4/11
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/11/17 as edited by Ms. Zahler.
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: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-97: Approval of Minutes: 4/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/18/17 as edited by Ms. Zahler.
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: 5/23/17
*Resolution 2017-98: Approval of Minutes: 5/9
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/9/17 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: 5/23/17
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MAY 30rd, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-99: Order to Call a Public Hearing on the Question of the Increase and
Improvement of the Facilities of the Town Of Ulysses Water District No. 3
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, has caused to be prepared a
map, plan and report, also known as the engineering report, including an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section
202-b of the Town Law, relating to the increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 3, in the
Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York (“Water District No. 3”), being the incorporation of a Total
Trihalomethanes Removal System in the existing ground storage tank located at the intersection of Van Dorn
Corners Road and Iradell Road, together with construction of a dedicated inlet pipe to said tank, and additional
tank modifications, installation of remote water meters and meter reading system and original furnishings,
equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $977,000; and
WHEREAS, said capital project has been determined to be a Type I Action pursuant to the regulations of the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed, it has been determined will not result in any
significant adverse environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of the increase and improvement of the
facilities of said Water District No. 3, in the matter described above, and to hear all persons interested in the
subject thereof, concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202 b of the Town Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held in the Town Hall, in Trumansburg, New York, in said Town, on
June 13, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., Prevailing Time, on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities
of the Town of Ulysses Water District No. 3, in the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, in the
manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof,
concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in the official newspaper, and also to cause a copy thereof
to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor
more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing.
Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and
hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
The question of the adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as
follows:
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/30/17
JUNE 13th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
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*Resolution 2017-100: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 13, 2017.
Moved: Ms. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-101: Requesting the Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the Proposed Cargill Mine Shaft #4 Construction Project
WHEREAS, The Town Board of Ulysses recognizes the economic, social, recreational, and ecological
importance of Cayuga Lake and its watershed to the State and to the local community; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Town Board that an application has been submitted by Cargill,
Inc. to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for permission to construct a new mine
shaft adjacent to Cayuga Lake (ID#0-9999-00075/00001 -- Cargill Mine Shaft #4); and
WHEREAS, the mine is partially located within the Town of Ulysses and therefore the Town is an interested
party in the environmental review of this project; and
WHEREAS, credible concerns have been expressed with substantial supporting scientific documentation
provided to the NYSDEC demonstrating the potential for significant impacts to Cayuga Lake and/or the local
environment from this proposal, including but not limited to:
impairment of the viewshed from Town of Ulysses lakeshore locations including Taughannock State Park,
increase in local greenhouse gas emissions,
subsurface water storage, in a portion of the mine located in the Town of Ulysses, that could lead to the
collapse of portions of the mine and to surface subsidence, and
subsurface intersection of the mine shaft with an aquifer which could cause mine flooding and the subsequent
salinization of Cayuga Lake in a manner analogous to the 1994 Retsof Mine disaster in Livingston County; and
WHEREAS, NYSDEC, prior to any public announcement of the environmental review of the proposed project,
nevertheless issued a “negative declaration” denying that there is any potential for significant environmental
impacts from this construction project; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses respectfully requests that the NYSDEC:
rescind its negative declaration of June 30, 2016 for Cargill, Inc.’s Mine Shaft #4 construction project,
require a full and transparent disclosure of all information (including seismic studies) critical to an analysis of
the above potential risks to the environment and the future health of Cayuga Lake, and
require submission of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed project prior to the issuance
of a permit, thereby encouraging a full public discussion of these important concerns; and it is further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the Town Clerk to Governor Andrew Cuomo,
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos, Senators Patricia Helming and Thomas O’Mara, Senate Leader John
Flanagan, Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Assembly Speaker
Carl Heastie, Assembly Minority leader Brian Kolb, Village of Trumansburg Martin Petrovic, and Tompkins
County Legislature Chair Michael Lane and the Town Clerk will notify or cc the Town Supervisor and provide a
certified copy when complete.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-102: Referral of Development District 8 Rezoning to the Planning Board
WHEREAS, Development District Number 8: Moore’s Outboard Sales and Services, located at 3052 Dubois Rd,
Tax Parcel Number 32.-2-8.22, was created in 1991; and
WHEREAS, the current owners would like to revise the development district language to reflect their current
and future uses of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law §212-20 outlines the procedure for rezoning requests, which starts
with the Town Board review of the proposal and if the Town Board decides “that the request for rezoning
merits further consideration, the Board shall direct the applicant to proceed with a sketch plan conference,
and then shall refer the proposal to the Planning Board for further review and recommendations.”
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board directs the applicant to proceed with a
sketch plan conference as outlined in the zoning law §212-20 A (2) and refers the proposal to the Planning
Board for review and recommendations.
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: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-103: Resolution of Support for the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act
(WIIA) Grant Application from the Town of Ulysses for the Benefit of Water District #3
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board of Tompkins County, supports the submission of a New York State Water
Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant application, on behalf of Water District #3 in the Town for a
drinking water project; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) administers grants to assist
municipalities in funding water treatment and distribution infrastructure projects for protecting or improving
water quality and/or protecting public health; and
WHEREAS, an Engineering Report, prepared by MRB Group made recommendations to improve the water
quality in Water District #3 which has been cited for violating a public health regulation pertaining to Total
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Trihalomethanes (TTHM) exceeding the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL) over the last several years; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Report recommended the construction of a dedicated inlet watermain pipe to the
existing Water District #3 ground storage tank to separate the inlet/outlet pipes, incorporation of a TTHM
Removal System in the ground storage tank for water quality treatment, incidental modifications to the ground
storage tank, incidental valving modifications to the water distribution system, and new remote meter reading
equipment and meters; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will benefit the users in Water District #3 by making the recommended
improvements required to comply with the NYSDOH public health regulations pertaining to water quality by
making improvements in the distribution system to treat water moving through the system for high TTHMs
which pose a public health risk; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project expenditures are anticipated to be funded by a loan and potential grant from
United State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development project funding per the Preliminary Eligibility
Determination/Funding Estimate received by the Town subsequent to the Town submitting a funding
application to Rural Development; and
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas to submit
such grant application on behalf the Town and authorizes the Supervisor to execute necessary documents
relative to and as required for the application; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board of Tompkins County recognizes and fully
supports the submission of the WIIA grant application on behalf of Water District #3 of the Town, for a drinking
water project.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-104: Public Interest Order-Wd3 Imrpovements
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, has duly caused to be
prepared a prepared a map, plan and report, including an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the
Town Law, relating to the increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 3, in the Town of
Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York (“Water District No. 3”), being the incorporation of a Total
Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Removal System in the existing ground storage tank located at the intersection of
Van Dorn Corners Road and Iradell Road, together with construction of a dedicated inlet pipe to said tank, and
additional tank modifications, installation of remote water meters and meter reading system and original
furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $977,000 and
WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on May 30, 2017, an Order was duly adopted
by it and entered in the minutes specifying the said Town Board would meet to consider the increase and
improvement of facilities of Water District No. 3 in said Town at a maximum estimated cost of $977,000, and
to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Hall, in Trumansburg,
New York, in said Town, on June 13, 2017, at 6:30 P.M., Prevailing Time; and
WHEREAS, said Order setting the public hearing duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and
posted as required by law; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held at the time and place set forth in said notice, at which all persons
desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby found and determined
that it is in the public interest to make the increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 3, in
the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, consisting the incorporation of a Total Trihalomethanes
Removal System in the existing ground storage tank located at the intersection of Van Dorn Corners Road and
Iradell Road, together with construction of a dedicated inlet pipe to said tank, and additional tank
modifications, installation of remote water meters and meter reading system and original furnishings,
equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $977,000
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll, which resulted as follows:
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-105: Bond Resolution Dated June 13, 2017.
A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $977,000 Bonds Of The Town Of Ulysses, Tompkins
County, New York, To Pay The Cost Of The Increase And Improvement Of The Facilities Of
Water District No. 3, In The Town Of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of
Section 202 b of the Town Law, and more particularly an Order dated the date hereof, said Town Board has
determined it to be in the public interest to improve the facilities of Water District No. 3, (“Water District No.
3”) in the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $977,000; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type I Action
pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not have any
significant adverse effects on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize such capital project and it’s financing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The increase and improvement of Water District No. 3, in the Town of Ulysses, Tompkins
County, New York, being the incorporation of a Total Trihalomethanes Removal System in the existing ground
storage tank located at the intersection of Van Dorn Corners Road and Iradell Road, together with construction
of a dedicated inlet pipe to said tank, and additional tank modifications, installation of remote water meters
and meter reading system and original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and
incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated
cost of $977,000.
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Section 2. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of said class of objects or purposes is
by the issuance of $977,000 bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that to the extent that any grants-in-aid are
received for such class of objects or purposes, the amount of bonds to be issued pursuant to this resolution
shall be reduced dollar for dollar.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of
objects or purposes is forty years pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized
will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively
become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from monies raised
from said Water District No. 3 in the manner provided by law, there shall annually be levied on all the taxable
real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of
and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein
authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed
by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding
the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale,
and award the bonds in such manner as she shall deem best for the interests of said Town, including, but not
limited to, the power to sell said bonds to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation; provided,
however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions
of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal
bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not
be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized
including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed
herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the
ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity
clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain
such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall
determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at her sole discretion, to execute a project
finance and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Department of Health
and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments thereto, and including
any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or
refinancing of the class of objects or purposes described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a bond,
and/or note issue of said Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation.
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Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. Such
notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said Supervisor consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend
money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not
substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of
such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 11. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury
Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably
expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent
funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in summary form in the
official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00
of the Local Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as
follows:
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-106: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Acquisition Of Unique
Natural Area Property At 1284 Taughannock Boulevard
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to purchase an approximately 4.2 acre vacant parcel of land located to the
west of Taughannock Boulevard which borders a section of the Black Diamond Trail, known as Town of Ulysses
tax parcel number 27.-4-6 (“the Property”) from the County of Tompkins (“the County”); and
WHEREAS, a total of $10,583 of delinquent taxes and foreclosure fees are owed on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 2017-71 on April 18, 2017, which
authorizes the County to execute an agreement with the Town to purchase the Property for $5,427, spread out
over a two-year period, and authorizes the County Administrator or his designee to execute other agreements
necessary for the county to implement this transfer to the Town; and
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WHEREAS, the Property is located within the lakeshore Natural Features Focus Area and in the Maplewood
Glen and Lake Slopes Unique Natural Areas (“UNA’s”); and
WHEREAS, preservation of UNA’s is in accordance with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and the County’s
purpose of designating UNA’s; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s proposed use of the Property is to preserve it as open space and provide an outdoor
recreation area for members of the public; and
WHEREAS, §247(3) of the General Municipal Law provides that the acquisition of interests or rights in real
property for the preservation of open spaces is a public purpose for which public funds may be expended and
that such acquisition requires a public hearing subject to due notice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held at the Town Board meeting on July 11, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. in the
Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, New York 14886, to give members of the public the opportunity to
comment on the proposed acquisition of the Property from the County for a purchase price of $5,427, spread
over two years, plus the costs of acquisition; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
five days before the date thereof in the newspaper of record, on the Clerk’s bulletin board and on the town
email distribution list.
Ms. Geldenhuys shared that the county had been trying to sell this property to the state. When a title search
was done, the title was not clear. Ms. Geldenhuys has ordered a survey and abstract. She recommends title
insurance.
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: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-107: Authorizing Execution Of Contract With The New York State Office
Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation For Acquisition Of Property On Salo Drive
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution 2016-117 authorized the Town Supervisor and Town Staff to apply to
the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (“the State”) for a grant to acquire
approximately 32 acres of land on Salo Drive along Trumansburg Creek from Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, the State approved the application for funding in the amount of $57,205, subject to execution by
the Town and the State of New York Master Contract for Grants, with the attachments thereto containing the
Program Specific Terms and Conditions (“the Contract”);
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Contract with NYS
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for a grant to acquire this property on behalf of the Town.
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: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-108: Scheduling A Public Hearing On Proposed Acquisition Of Property On
Salo Drive And Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase Contingent On
Town Board Approval
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to purchase 3 vacant parcels of land on Salo Drive along Trumansburg Creek,
known as Village of Trumansburg tax parcel number 7.-6-1.1 and Town of Ulysses tax parcel numbers 11.-2-8.2
and 11.-2-11, consisting of approximately 32 acres (“the Property”) from Habitat for Humanity (“Habitat”); and
WHEREAS, the Town’s proposed use of the Property is to provide an outdoor recreation area for residents of
the Village of Trumansburg and Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the Property contains wetlands and vernal pools, and is a buffer to Trumansburg Creek, and
buffering Trumansburg Creek from development will help to preserve water quality from contaminants and
sedimentation in Trumansburg Creek and Cayuga Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Town obtained an appraisal of the Property from Carol DiSanto, a certified real estate
appraiser, which determined that the market value of the Property was $74,000 as of June 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a proposed Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property, the Town proposes to
purchase the Property from Habitat for a purchase price of $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Town applied for a grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation in the amount of $57,205, to reimburse the Town for the purchase price and costs of acquisition;
and
WHEREAS, §247(3) of the General Municipal Law provides that the acquisition of interests or rights in real
property for the preservation of open spaces is a public purpose for which public funds may be expended and
that such acquisition requires a public hearing subject to due notice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held at the Town Board meeting on July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, New York 14886, to give members of the public the opportunity to
comment on the proposed acquisition of the Property from Habitat for a purchase price of $50,000, with
anticipated acquisition costs of $7,205; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
five days before the date thereof in the newspaper of record, on the Clerk’s bulletin board and on the town
email list.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-109: Approval Of Request To Market The “Old Church” In Jacksonville
WHEREAS, The Town of Ulysses has entered into a contract to purchase three properties for sale in
Jacksonville from the current owner, Exxon Mobil. The Town seeks to sell an 1827 historic church in need of
substantial repair located at 5020 Jacksonville Rd (“the Church Parcel”) together with an adjacent parcel (5036
Jacksonville Rd) (“the Adjacent Parcel”) which could be used for a septic system and/or parking for the Church
Parcel, or other allowable accessory use and
WHEREAS, The Town intends to take steps to offer the properties for sale to qualified buyers willing and able
to preserve the historic façade and re-purpose this unique structure for any uses permitted by zoning for these
parcels, including, but not limited to: residential, home business, or retail uses. The deed to the Church Parcel
will include an historic preservation restrictive covenant and
WHEREAS, The Town wishes to retain the services of a New York State licensed real estate salesperson or
broker (collectively referred to as “realtor”) with experience in marketing historic buildings and therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve and distribute the attached Request for Qualifications to
identify NYS certified realtors interested in marketing the Old Church.
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: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-110: Appointment Of Ulysses’ Environmental Planner As The Town’s
Climate Smart Communities Coordinator
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board passed a resolution (No. 2016-154) to participate in the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Climate Smart Communities” Initiative on September 13, 2016;
and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Planner, with assistance from Cornell Cooperative Extension and others, is
currently pursuing Climate Smart Communities certification for the Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, achieving Climate Smart Communities certification would help to make the Town eligible for
funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy
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Communities program, make other state funding applications more attractive, and would provide good public
relations opportunities for the Town; and
WHEREAS, to become a Certified Climate Smart Community, one of the actions the Town of Ulysses must take
is to appoint a Climate Smart Communities Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the job duties of the Environmental Planner align with the goals of the Climate Smart Communities
program, and would therefore remain the same, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Environmental Planner of the Town of Ulysses is hereby appointed as the Town’s Climate
Smart Communities Coordinator for the New York State Department of Conservation’s Climate Smart
Communities Initiative.
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: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-111: Following The County’s Proclamation
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Town Board believes in the civil rights and preservation of dignity for all
residents of the Town of Ulysses and beyond, regardless of their race, nationality, ethnicity, income, sex,
sexual orientation, abilities, age, political belief, language or religion; and
WHEREAS the LGBTQ community has endured a history of discrimination; and
WHEREAS on June 6, 2017, Tompkins County Legislative Chair, Michael Lane proclaimed June as LGBTQ+ Pride
Month.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses endorses the proclamation of June 2017 being
LGBTQ+ Pride Month made by the Tompkins County Chair Michael Lane.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-112: Approval Of Minutes: 5/23, 5/30/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/23/17 and 5/30/17.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 6/13/17
*Resolution 2017-113: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #248-297 in the amount of
$82,968.23.
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: 6/13/17
JUNE 27th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-114: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 27, 2017 with the addition of
endorsement/proclamation policy and water hookup fine; deletion of budget modification; and addition of an
executive session related to the employment of a particular person.
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: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-115: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Send A Letter Of Support To
Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency To Enter Into A Payment In Lieu Of Taxes
(PILOT) Agreement With Renovus
RESOLVED That the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign and send a
letter of support for the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency to enter into a PILOT (payment in
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lieu of taxes) agreement for the Renovus 2 MW community solar project proposed at 1574 Trumansburg
Road.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-116: Policy On Endorsements
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board occasionally receives requests from a variety of organizations requesting
the Town’s endorsement of their positions on issues affecting the quality of life of Town residents, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to create criteria that includes and excludes requests from consideration by
the Town Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board will consider requests from other governments, non-profits
organizations, and petitions from residents of the Town that promote or support:
Stewardship of the Town’s environment and natural resources;
Health and well-being of Town residents;
Rights, inclusion, and dignity of all Town residents and those historically excluded or discriminated against;
Arts, culture, and history;
Goals included in the Comprehensive Plan; and/or
Recognition or appreciation of achievements or contributions to the Town
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas nay
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-2
Date Adopted: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-117: Adopting A Waste Management Policy For Permitted Events
RESOLVED, that as part taking the Climate Smart Community pledge, the Town of Ulysses adopts the attached
Waste Management Policy for government-hosted and permitted events.
TOWN OF ULYSSES
WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR GOVERNMENT HOSTED
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AND PERMITTED EVENTS
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses hosts events and provides permits for special events as defined in Town Code,
Chapter 142; and
WHEREAS, waste produced at these events could be diverted from landfills to be recycled and/or composted
to minimize the negative environmental impacts of these events; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable practices, as
demonstrated by the pursuit of certification by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities program,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses does hereby adopt the following waste management policy for
government hosted and permitted special events.
The number of receptacles to collect recyclable waste must be equal to the number of receptacles to collect
non-recyclable waste at a 1:1 ratio and must be placed next to each other in areas throughout the event
venue.
Receptacles designated for collecting recyclable waste must be clearly labeled as a recycling collection
receptacle and display a list of recyclable materials accepted. All recyclable materials can be collected in the
same bin.
The types of waste that must be recycled at these events include all aluminum and metal cans, glass, plastic
bottles and jars, and all mixed paper and cardboard.
There must be at least one clearly labeled composting station at the event venue. Signage at other trash
collection areas should indicate the location of the composting station.
The host organization must recycle all recyclable waste produced during setup and clean-up.
The host organization must communicate these policies regarding recycling with all vendors, organizers, and
service providers participating in the event.
The host organization must provide documentation that all recyclable waste from the event is destined to a
recycling facility and not a landfill.
To demonstrate compliance with this policy, the host organization must:
Submit documentation indicating how recyclables will be collected and brought to a recycling facility to the
zoning officer at the Town of Ulysses.
Submit documentation demonstrating that the host organization has shared the event’s waste management
policy with vendors, organizers, and service providers participating in the event to the zoning officer at the
Town of Ulysses.
Failure to comply with this policy will result in failure to obtain a permit or permission to host the event at any
time in the next two years.
A list of trash hauling companies in Tompkins County is available on the following webpage:
https://recycletompkins.org/Trash/Licensed-Haulers.
A list of composting drop-off sites in Tompkins County is available on the following webpage:
https://recycletompkins.org/site/view/1000030.
For more information on the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center, visit the following webpage:
https://recycletompkins.org/site/view/1000012.
Moved: Ms. Thomas 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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Date Adopted: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-118: Water Hook Up Late Fees
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses set the penalty for new water hook up fees not paid within 30 days at 5%
of the total bill, and also,
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will revise any documents listing the penalties and e-mail a new version to the
Code Officer, Zoning Officer, Bookkeeper; and post to the website.
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: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-119: Approval Of Minutes: 6/13 PH, 6/13 TB
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/13 PH and TB, as amended.
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: 6/27/17
*Resolution 2017-120: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #298-308 in the amount of
$31,947.17.
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: 6/27/17
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*Resolution 2017-121: Amending Pay Rate for Bookkeeper
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board set the pay for the Ulysses Bookkeeper to a pro-rated, annual, exempt
salary of $49,920.
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: 6/27/17
JULY 11th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-122: SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) Determination For 1284
Taughannock Boulevard Land Acquistion
WHEREAS, this is consideration of the land acquisition of approximately 4.2 acres located at 1284
Taughannock Blvd, Tax Parcel Number 27.-4-6; and
WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting in this uncoordinated
environmental review with respect to a land acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, on July 11, 2017, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a 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: 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: 7/11/17
*Amended Resolution 2017-123: Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property At 1284
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Taughannock Boulevard And Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to purchase an approximately 4.2 acre vacant parcel of land located to the
west of Taughannock Boulevard which borders a section of the Black Diamond Trail, known as Town of Ulysses
tax parcel number 27.-4-6 (“the Property”) from the County of Tompkins (“the County”); and
WHEREAS, a total of $10,853 of delinquent taxes and foreclosure fees are owed on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 2017-71 on April 18, 2017, which
authorizes the County to execute an agreement with the Town to purchase the Property for $5,427, spread out
over a two-year period, and authorizes the County Administrator or his designee to execute other agreements
necessary for the county to implement this transfer to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the lakeshore Natural Features Focus Area and in the Maplewood
Glen and Lake Slopes Unique Natural Areas (“UNA’s”); and
WHEREAS, preservation of UNA’s is in accordance with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and the County’s
purpose of designating UNA’s; and
WHEREAS, the conveyance will be subject to the following restrictive covenants (“the Restrictive Covenants”):
There shall be no buildings or structures erected on said parcel, no timber harvest, and to protect views from
the Black Diamond Trail, the natural vegetated buffer from 100' of the western boundary of the property shall
be maintained; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s proposed use of the Property is to preserve it as open space and provide an outdoor
recreation area for members of the public; and
WHEREAS, §247(3) of the General Municipal Law provides that the acquisition of interests or rights in real
property for the preservation of open spaces is a public purpose for which public funds may be expended and
that such acquisition requires a public hearing subject to due notice;
WHEREAS, the Town’s acquisition of land for public parks and playgrounds is not subject to a permissive
referendum pursuant to Town Law §220(3) if the purchase is funded with surplus funds; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of the Property was held on July 11, 2017 at 7:15 p.m.
at the Town Hall of the Town of Ulysses, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886, and notice of such public
hearing was duly given by posting at the Town Hall and publication in The Ithaca Journal on June 23, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board on July 11, 2017 issued a negative declaration under Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental
Conservation of the State (collectively, “SEQR”) with respect to the acquisition of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the acquisition of the Property from the County for a purchase price
of $5,427, spread out over a two-year period; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute a Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property
on behalf of the Town to purchase the Property from County for a purchase price of $5,427, spread out over a
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two-year period, subject to the Restrictive Covenants, and to execute all documents necessary to complete the
conveyance of the Property to the Town pursuant to such Contract; and be it further
RESOLVED that such purchase price shall be paid from surplus funds.
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: 7/11/17
*Resolution 2017-124: Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property On Salo Drive And
Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And Purchase
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to purchase 3 vacant parcels of land on Salo Drive along Trumansburg Creek,
known as Village of Trumansburg tax parcel number 7.-6-1.1 and Town of Ulysses tax parcel numbers 11.-2-8.2
and 11.-2-11, consisting of approximately 32 acres (“the Property”) from Habitat for Humanity (“Habitat”); and
WHEREAS, the Town’s proposed use of the Property is to provide an outdoor recreation area for residents of
the Village of Trumansburg and Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the Property contains wetlands and vernal pools, and is a buffer to Trumansburg Creek, and
buffering Trumansburg Creek from development will help to preserve water quality from contaminants and
sedimentation in Trumansburg Creek and Cayuga Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Town obtained an appraisal of the Property from Carol DiSanto, a certified real estate
appraiser, which determined that the market value of the Property was $74,000 as of June 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a proposed Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property, the Town proposes to
purchase the Property from Habitat for a purchase price of $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Town grant application in the amount of $57,205 from the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation to reimburse the Town for the purchase price and costs of acquisition was
approved; and
WHEREAS, §247(3) of the General Municipal Law provides that the acquisition of interests or rights in real
property for the preservation of open spaces is a public purpose for which public funds may be expended and
that such acquisition requires a public hearing subject to due notice; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s acquisition of land for public parks and playgrounds is not subject to a permissive
referendum pursuant to Town Law §220(3) if the purchase is funded with surplus funds; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of the Property was held on July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Town Hall of the Town of Ulysses, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886, and notice of such public
hearing was duly given by posting at the Town Hall and publication in The Ithaca Journal on June 23, 2017; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board on July 12, 2016 issued a negative declaration under Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental
Conservation of the State (collectively, “SEQR”) with respect to the acquisition of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the acquisition of the Property from Habitat for a purchase price of
$50,000, plus anticipated acquisition costs of $7,205; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute a Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property
on behalf of the Town to purchase the Property from Habitat for a purchase price of $50,000, and to execute
all documents necessary to complete the conveyance of the Property to the Town pursuant to such Contract;
and be it further
RESOLVED that such purchase price shall be paid from surplus funds; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town will be reimbursed for the purchase price from grant funds from the New York State
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
A roll-call vote was called by the Town Clerk.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/17
*Resolution 2017-125: Amendment To Resolution Approving Acquisition Of Property At
1284 Taughannock Boulevard And Authorizing Execution Of A Contract For Sale And
Purchase
Resolved that the Ulysses town Board amend the Resolution Approving Acquisition of Property by taking out
“closing costs” from the final sentence.
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: 7/11/17
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*Resolution 2017-126: Approval Of Minutes: 6/27/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/27/17 as edited by Ms. Thomas.
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: 7/11/17
*Resolution 2017-127: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #305 and 308-360 in the amount of
$126,693.81.
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: 7/11/17
*Resolution 2017-128: Approval Of Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1320.4 Auditor CE INCREASE $3,500.00
To cover additional expenditures for Feb 2017 help with AUD & Court Audit
A236 Assigned Funds – Audit DECREASE $3,500.00
A236 total balance will be reduced to $36,098.61 (Audit portion to $5,262.00)
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW INCREASE $50,000.00
To cover purchase of Salo Dr- funds must come from fund balance
A917
Unassigned Fund Balance DECREASE $50,000.00
Approximately $220,000 remaining in A fund Unassigned Fund Balance
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW INCREASE $2713.50
To cover half of purchase of UNA property (1284 Taughannock Blvd.) funds must come
from fund balance
A917
Unassigned Fund Balance DECREASE $2713.50
Approximately $220,000 remaining in A fund Unassigned Fund Balance
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B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B8021.41 Planner CE Grant Expenses INCREASE $9,500.00
To cover grant expenditures for consultant not included in budget
B1990.4 B Fund Contingency DECREASE $9,500.00
B fund contingency account balance will be reduced to $500.00
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: 7/11/17
*Resolution 2017-129: Designating A Realtor To Market Town-Owned Properties In
Jacksonville
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses expects to close on the purchase of the building at 5020 Jacksonville Road and
the parcel directly to the north, both currently owned by Exxon-Mobil, in the near future; and
WHEREAS one of the purposes of town ownership is to preserve the historic character of the old church on the
property; and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to consolidate the two parcels to provide room for a septic system and offer the
property for sale, subject to a deed restriction to preserve the exterior of the historic old church; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approved a request for qualifications (RFQ) to find a realtor
to market the property on behalf of the Town; and
WHEREAS proposals received were evaluated based on the RFQ criteria,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses selects Margaret Hobbie of Realty USA to market
the property once the Town acquires the property; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into a listing agreement with Margaret Hobbie of
Realty USA to market the property contingent upon town approval of a sales contract.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Zahler clarified that this is only for the old church and adjoining parcel.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/11/17
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Goldman made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:52pm for the purpose of collective bargaining.
This was seconded by Ms. Zahler and passed unanimously.
Mr. Goldman made a motion to end Executive Session at 10:20pm, seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
*Resolution 2017-130: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Sign A Letter Of Engagement
With Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
Resolved that the Town Supervisor be authorized to sign a letter of engagement with Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
to retain the legal services of Paul Sweeney to advise the Town Board on collective bargaining.
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: 7/11/17
JULY 25th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-131: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for July 25, 2017 with the additions of an
update from the library, an executive session for the purpose of labor negotiations, general contractor
proposal for the old church in Jacksonville; and the removal of the real estate property tax discussion.
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: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-132: Letter Of Support For Trumansburg Community Recreation
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to send a letter of support to
Assemblywoman Lifton in support of the Trumansburg Community Recreation request for funding to show
general support for the mission of Trumansburg Community Recreation; and further
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board will need to understand the town’s fiscal role before giving any final
approval of a grant application for Trumansburg Community Recreation.
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: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-133: Issuing A Request For Contractor Bids For The Old Church In
Jacksonville
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses now owns the Old Church in Jacksonville, and,
WHEREAS, the Old Church is in need of minor repairs and cleaning to be prepared for re-sale, now therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Clerk is authorized to issue the attached Request for Bids from contractors to clean and
repair the Old Church and further
RESOLVED, that all bids are due by 4:00PM August 8, 2017.
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: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-134: Accepting The Contract For Animal Control
WHEREAS the Tompkins County Animal Control coalition provides a shared service for residents of the
municipalities in the coalition to provide professional animal control services; and
WHEREAS the proposed 3-year contract is at no increase in costs from the past 3 years,
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract for Tompkins
County Animal Control provided by the Tompkins County SPCA for 3 years beginning January 1, 2018 and
ending December 31, 2020.
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
Date Adopted: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-135: Setting Pay For Second Deputy Clerk
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board establishes the position of Second Deputy Town Clerk and
understands that the Town Clerk has appointed Michele Mitrani as Second Deputy. The pay rate for the
Second Deputy Town Clerk in 2017 is $16/hour. Funding for this position will come from line Town Clerk CE
A1410.4 in the budget.
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: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-136: Approval Of Minutes: 7/11 Public Hearings And Town Board Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the 7/11 Public Hearings for Salo Drive
and 1284 Taughannock Boulevard; and the town board meeting, as edited.
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: 7/25/17
*Resolution 2017-137: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS INCREASE $10,998.85
To move remaining balance in Deputy Supervisor PS to Bookkeeper PS
A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS DECREASE $10,998.85
To move remaining balance in Deputy Supervisor PS to Bookkeeper PS
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS INCREASE $6,000.00
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To cover estimated remaining budget need through year end
A1990.4 A Fund Contingency DECREASE $6,000.00
Approximately $9,000 remaining in A Fund Contingency
A5010.1 Highway Superintendent PS INCREASE $7,634.70
To cover pay out made in March 2017 of vacation time earned as non-elected employee
prior to becoming an elected official.
A233 Employee Benefit and Accrued Liability
RESERVE
DECREASE $7,634.70
Approximately $12,935.00 remaining in A233- Employee Benefit and Accrued Liability RESERVE.
Reserve to pay for accrued benefit “due an employee on termination of the employee’s service”
A1410.12 (NEW) Second Deputy Town Clerk
PS
INCREASE $450.00
To transfer budget to cover new Second Deputy Town Clerk payroll
A1410.4 Town Clerk CE DECREASE $450.00
To transfer budget to cover new Second Deputy Town Clerk payroll
A9030.8 Social Security INCREASE $1,200.00
To cover employer portion of payroll taxes for additional payroll for A1220.11, A5010.1 & A1410.12
A1990.4 A Fund Contingency DECREASE $1,200.00
Approximately $7,800.00 remaining in A Fund Contingency
A9060.81 HSA Employer Contribution INCREASE $1,406.25
To cover prorated employer contribution to new employee’s HSA
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW DECREASE $1,406.25
Excess budget available due to restriction requiring land purchase to come from unassigned fund balance
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: 7/25/17
AUGUST 8th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-138: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for August 8, 2017 with the additions of: an
executive session to discuss collective bargaining, discussions for the sidewalk project and contractor bids for
old church.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-139: Sign Host Site Agreement For Electric Vehicle Charging Station
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses was contacted by Energetics Incorporated to be a host site for an electric
vehicle charging station with support provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA); and
WHEREAS, in May 2017, the Town Supervisor signed a Notice of Interest to participate in the NYSERDA
initiative; and
WHEREAS, the contract installer visited Town Hall on July 6, 2017 to evaluate the installation; and
WHEREAS a final package from NYSERDA and Energetics Incorporated was received under NYSERDA
Agreement 87421; and
WHEREAS, the NYSERDA project called “Animating the EV Market in NYS” includes the cost of the electric
vehicle charging station and a portion of the installation costs, and the Town is responsible for excavation, a
portion of the electrical work, and materials, which would not exceed $4,563 and would likely be less due to
high estimates;
WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $17,011 with discounts and installer cost share of $4448, and
NYSERDA funding of $8,000; and
WHEREAS the Town’s cost share would be offset by $2,500 in NYSERDA funds received from adopting the
unified solar permit.
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the “Approval for Installation Design
Packages,” a community letter of support, and the Electric Vehicle Station Host Site Agreement with Energetics
Incorporated.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-140: Authorizing Supervisor To Authorize Trumansburg Mayor To
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Approve Changes To Sidewalk Project
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Ulysses Town Supervisor to review and recommend scope of
work change orders associated with the Town's portion of the joint Trumansburg/Ulysses Safe Routes to
School and Daily Needs Sidewalk Project as long as the changes do not result in a net increase in the town’s
portion of the project budget as established under the contract agreement,
AND FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor request that the Village of Trumansburg Mayor, as official project
sponsor, authorize scope of work change orders.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-141: Authorizing Deputy Supervisor To Engage Contractors For Old Church
WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized the cleaning and basic repairs of the Old Church and
WHEREAS, no bids have been received as of August 8, 2017 have not been sufficient to select a contractor,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorize Nancy Zahler to seek at least two bids for cleaning and
repairs and to select and contract with the contractor(s) that offer the best service for the lowest price.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-142: Introducing The Proposed Local Law To Amend Chapter 80 Of The
Code Of The Town Of Ulysses
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the
Town of Ulysses (“the Code”), which provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, and
all chapters of the Town of Ulysses Code and all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any agency having
jurisdiction over the subject matter of said Chapter; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20(4) requires that a proposed local law be introduced by a Town Board
member at a Town Board meeting;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Ulysses is hereby
introduced to the Town Board for its review and consideration.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-143: Scheduling A Public Hearing On The Proposed Amendment Of
Chapter 80 Of The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses
WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Ulysses (“the Code”), which
provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code, the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, and all chapters of the Town of Ulysses
Code and all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any agency having jurisdiction over the subject matter
of said Chapter was introduced at a Town Board meeting held on August 8, 2017by a member of the Town
Board; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20(5) requires a public hearing before a local law is adopted by the
Town Board, which public hearing must be held upon at least five days' notice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Sept. 12, 2017 at 6:30pm at the Town Hall, 10
Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 on the proposed local law to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town
of Ulysses; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published and posted at least
five days before the date thereof.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-144: Authorizing Submission Of Application To The Justice Assistance
Program
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WHEREAS the State of New York offers assistance to local municipal courts through the Justice Court
Assistance Program (JCAP), and
WHEREAS the court justices are applying to update the surveillance camera system and several other items for
the spaces used by the court, and
WHEREAS JCAP grants have no requirement for a local match,
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board gives approval for Justice 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 absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-145: 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 # __ of 2017 to override the NYS tax levy limit as allowed by General Municipal Law §3- C. The Public
Hearing will be on September 12, 2017 at 6:45 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: 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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-146: Setting Pay Rate For Temporary Highway Employee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses sets the pay rate for temporary Highway Department
employee, Richard Baker, at $21.45/hour, the same rate he is paid at his employment with the County
Highway Department, effective May 1, 2017.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-147: Amending The Rules And Procedures For Town Board Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses amends the Rules and Procedures for Town
Board meetings as presented and amended, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk distribute these amended rules and procedures to all staff and elected officials
for their policy notebooks.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-148: Cancelling Second Meeting In August
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses cancels the August 22 meeting of the Town Board.
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: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-149: Approval Of Minutes: 7/25/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 7/25/17.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
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Date Adopted: 8/8/17
*Resolution 2017-150: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims # 361-403 in the amount of
$54,259.07.
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: 8/8/17
AUGUST 22nd, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-151: Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds For Old Church Repair
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board authorizes up to $15,000 from the A fund for repairs of the old Jacksonville
church for the purposes of
· Cleaning out debris from interior
· Removing asbestos interior tile
· Patching the roof and repairing the framing to stop leaks
· Installing foundation screening
· Signage
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/22/17
*Motion To Rescind Previous Resolution
The board decided to add Ms. Zahler’s name to the resolution.
Mr. Goldman made a motion to rescind the previous resolution, seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed
unanimously.
*Resolution 2017-151: Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds For Old Church Repair
RESOLVED the Ulysses town board authorizes Deputy Supervisor, Nancy Zahler to spend up to $15,000 from
the A fund for repairs of the old Jacksonville church as per town procurement policies for the purposes of:
· Cleaning out debris from interior
· Removing asbestos interior tile
· Patching the roof and repairing the framing to stop leaks
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· Installing foundation screening
· Signage
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 8/22/17
SEPTEMBER 12nd, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-152: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Sept 12, 2017 with the additions of:
trying to find dates for the budget meeting, surplus truck resolution, declaring the Jacksonville church surplus.
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: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-153: Recognizing The Chair Of The Board Of Zoning Appeals For His Years
Of Service
WHEREAS, George Tselekis served as a member and the Chair of the Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals
for almost 30 years – from his first appointment in February 1988 until his resignation in August 2017; and
WHEREAS, George served on a number of valuable zoning amendment committees including the Lakeshore
Committee and the current Zoning Update Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, George’s review and decision making was fair and level-headed, always giving thoughtful
consideration to the matters before the board with a professional approach.
NOW THEREFFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses extends its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to George Tselekis
for his many years of service.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-154: Appointing A Board Of Zoning Appeals Member To Fill Out The
Remaining Term On The Board Of Zoning Appeals
WHEREAS, George Tselekis resigned from the Board of Zoning Appeals as of August 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Thompson has been an alternate on the Board of Zoning Appeals since December 2014;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby appoints Cheryl
Thompson to fill remaining term, vacated by George Tselekis, that expires on December 31, 2017.
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: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-155: Objecting To The DEC Permitting Cargill Mine Expansion Without
Proper Environmental Review
WHEREAS the first Cayuga Salt Mine shaft was drilled in 1915 and Cargill, Inc. (“Cargill”) was permitted mining
reserves that extend into the Town of Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses recognizes the economic, social, recreational, and ecological importance of
Cayuga Lake and its watershed to the State and to the local community; and
WHEREAS Ulysses Water Districts 3 and 4 obtain drinking water from Cayuga Lake via the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, as do many lake shore residents; and
WHEREAS New York has established the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process to systematically
consider environmental factors early in the planning stages of actions and projects that are directly
undertaken, funded or approved by local, regional and state agencies; and
WHEREAS environmental review early in the planning stages allows a project to be vetted, and modified as
needed, to avoid adverse impacts on the environment; and
WHEREAS Cargill’s proposed shaft construction, the mining of the one-mile connecting tunnel, and expanded
salt mining have potential adverse impacts that have not been properly reviewed as a whole and vetted under
SEQR in contrast to the Hampton Corners Salt Mine in Livingston County which is carrying out its second Draft
Environmental Impact Statement; and
WHEREAS SEQR discourages the “segmentation” of projects, meaning that the environmental review of a
single action or project should not be divided into various activities or stages as though they were
independent, unrelated activities, resulting in a less complete environmental review than would be required
for the single action or project; and
WHEREAS NYSDEC has nevertheless issued Cargill a permit to construct Shaft #4 which is proposed to be
connected to Cargill’s ongoing salt mining operations under Cayuga Lake, with such permit issuance being
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based on an improperly “segmented” environmental review which treats shaft construction and ongoing salt
mining as independent, unrelated activities; and
WHEREAS both the shaft construction and the ongoing salt mining have potential adverse impacts that have
not been properly reviewed and vetted under SEQR; and
WHEREAS adverse impacts include impacts on local water resources, including groundwater and the waters of
Cayuga Lake and various ways in which substantial quantities of salt would be incidentally brought into contact
with such local water resources, not only during current mining operations but also during the post-
operational period after the mine is closed and abandoned; and
WHEREAS “the abandonment of dry salt mines raises a difficult problem, as post-abandonment mine flooding
is, in most cases, highly probable, with possible severe consequences at ground level;” and
WHEREAS “the majority of salt mines succumb to collapse and flooding” and “flooding, whether intentional or
inadvertent, is …‘game over’ for successful containment or control of the salinity associated with the brine that
will inevitably be squeezed out of the mine;” and
WHEREAS some of the adverse impacts involve gradual sagging or other loss of mechanical integrity of rock
layers above the mine; and
WHEREAS the “carbonate beam supporting the overlying rocks in the area north of the present mine under
the Cayuga Lake has been eroded out or greatly thinned,” resulting in “a geological condition with more risk
than the Retsof mine was in, before it collapsed;” and
WHEREAS subsidence is an ongoing process that also tends to open up groundwater flow pathways in bedrock
above a mine; and
WHEREAS the 1994 collapse and flooding of the Retsof salt mine in Livingston County and subsequent
salinization of an adjacent fresh water aquifer provide an example of various adverse impacts and some of the
factors implicated in salt-mine collapse; and
WHEREAS these and other potential adverse impacts on the environment should be subject to full and proper
environmental review under SEQR; and
WHEREAS since 1975, and despite several applications for mine expansion by Cargill, the NYSDEC has never
requested a full environmental impact study of the mining risks; and
WHEREAS the NYSDEC reviewed the Cargill Shaft 4 project and concluded that the action meets their
standards, and on 16 August 2017 issued an applicable permit without full environmental review of the project
in its entirety; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses joins with other municipalities and Cayuga Lake stakeholders in a soon-to-
be-filed Article 78 proceeding to require environmental review under SEQR pertaining to all Cargill’s proposed
projects including Cargill’s Shaft 4 project and all proposed construction and expansion of the Cargill Mine; and
be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the Town Clerk to Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYSDEC
Commissioner Basil Seggos, State Senators Patricia Helming and Thomas O’Mara, Senate Leader John
Flanagan, Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Assembly Speaker
Carl Heastie, Assembly Minority leader Brian Kolb, Chair of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on
Environmental Conservation Steve Englebright, Village of Trumansburg Mayor Martin Petrovic, and Tompkins
County Legislature Chair Michael Lane.
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: 9/12/17
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*Resolution 2017-156: Establishing A Capital Improvement Reserve Fund For The General
Part-Town Fund (B Fund- General Part-Town)
WHEREAS the Town Board intends to clarify the establishment of all its reserves according to NYS General
Municipal Law (GML), and
WHEREAS each reserve will be reestablished indicating the kind of reserve according to GML Article 2 §6-c
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that pursuant to GML Article 2 §6-c, as amended, there is hereby established a capital improvement
reserve fund in the General Part-Town Fund (B Fund) to be known as the “General Part-Town Capital
Improvement Reserve Fund” (hereinafter in this resolution “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund
is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of capital improvements within the Town but outside the Village
and will be classified as a “capital improvement reserve” fund per Office of the State Comptroller guidelines.
The chief fiscal officer of the Town is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in
the manner provided by §10 of the General Municipal Law. The chief fiscal officer of the Town may invest the
moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and
consistent with the investment policy of the Town. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys
so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The chief fiscal officer shall
account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and
shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses
resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and
the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each
fiscal year, render to the Town Board a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund.
Except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the capital
improvements outside the village of Trumansburg. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund
without the approval of this governing board and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by
§6-c of the GML and any other law.
Expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be subject to permissive referendum pursuant to §6-c of the GML.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-157: Authorizing Transfer Of Unexpended Balance From One Capital
Improvement Reserve To Another In The B Fund (General Part-Town).
WHEREAS the Town Board intends to clarify the establishment of all its reserves according to NYS General
Municipal Law (GML), and
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WHEREAS each reserve will be reestablished indicating the kind of reserve according to GML Article 2 §6-c,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board established a capital reserve fund by resolution adopted on February 11, 2003 for
capital projects; and
WHEREAS, this capital reserve fund has been known by fund balance account code of B878 and asset account
code B232; and
WHEREAS, the balance in Capital Reserve Fund B878 (“Fund B878") as of September 6, 2017 was $70,680.52;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to transfer the funds from Fund B878 to a newly created capital
improvement reserve fund (a “type” fund) for the purpose of capital improvements outside the Village of
Trumansburg; and
WHEREAS transfers of funds from Fund B878 are subject to permissive referendum pursuant to GML §6-
c(9)(b),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the full balance in the amount of $70,680.52 be transferred from Fund B878 to the newly
created General Part-Town Fund Capital Improvement Reserve Fund; and further
RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to GML §6-c(9)(b); and be it
further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will post and publish notice of the permissive referendum in accordance to law
and provide a copy of such notice to the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-158: Establishing A Capital Improvement Reserve Fund For The General
Part-Town Fund (A Fund- General Town-Wide)
WHEREAS the Town Board intends to clarify the establishment of all its reserves according to NYS General
Municipal Law (GML), and
WHEREAS each reserve will be reestablished indicating the kind of reserve according to GML Article 2 §6-c,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED that pursuant to GML Article 2 §6-c, as amended, there is hereby established a capital improvement
reserve fund in the General Fund (A Fund) to be known as the “General Fund Capital Improvement Reserve
Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the
cost of capital improvements within the Town General Fund (A Fund) and will be classified as a “capital
improvement reserve” fund per Office of the State Comptroller guidelines.
The chief fiscal officer of the Town is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in
the manner provided by §10 of the General Municipal Law. The chief fiscal officer of the Town may invest the
moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and
consistent with the investment policy of the Town. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys
so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The chief fiscal officer shall
account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and
shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses
resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and
the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each
fiscal year, render to the Town Board a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund.
Except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the capital
improvements. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this governing
board and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by §6-c of the GML and any other law.
Expenditures from this Capital Improvement Reserve Fund shall be subject to permissive referendum pursuant
to §6-c of the GML.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-159: Authorizing Transfer Of Unexpended Balance From One Capital
Improvement Reserve To Another In The A Fund (General Fund Town-Wide)
WHEREAS the Town Board intends to clarify the establishment of all its reserves according to NYS General
Municipal Law (GML), and
WHEREAS each reserve will be reestablished indicating the kind of reserve according to GML Article 2 §6-c,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board established a capital reserve fund by resolution adopted on December 11, 1984 for
capital projects; and
WHEREAS, this capital reserve fund has been known by fund balance account code A878 and asset account
code A234; and
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WHEREAS, the balance in Capital Reserve Fund A878 (“Fund A878”) as of September 6, 2017 was $60,749.72;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to transfer the funds from Fund A878 to a newly created capital
improvement reserve fund (A “type” fund) for the purpose of capital improvements; and
WHEREAS transfers of funds from Fund B878 are subject to permissive referendum pursuant to GML §6-
c(9)(b).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the full balance in the amount of $60,749.72 be transferred from Fund A878 to the newly
created General Fund Capital Improvement Reserve Fund; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to GML §6-c (9)(b); and be it
further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will post and publish notice of the permissive referendum in accordance to law
and provide a copy of such notice to the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-160: Adopting Local Law_1 Of 2017- A Local Law To Amend Chapter 80 Of
The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses (“The Code”), Which Provides For The Administration And
Enforcement Of The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention And Building Code, The New
York State Energy Conservation Construction Code And The Property Maintenance Code Of
New York.
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses previously adopted Local Law #1 of 2007 and Local Law # 5 of 2014 and Local
Law # 1 of 2016 to enforce provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to clarify all the codes that are subject to enforcement by the Town, and to
modify the penalties for failure to comply; and
WHEREAS the final version of this law was presented to the Ulysses Town Board on Tuesday, August 8, 2017
and introduced at a Town Board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 and
WHEREAS the public hearing date was set by resolution of the Town Board on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 to be
held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 and
WHEREAS notice of the public hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal on August 19, 2017 and posted as
required by law; and
WHEREAS a public hearing was held on September 12, 2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hereby adopts Local Law #1 of 2017: A Local Law to Amend Chapter 80
of the Code of the Town of Ulysses (“the Code”), which provides for the Administration and Enforcement of
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the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, The New York State Energy Conservation
Construction Code And The Property Maintenance Code Of New York.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-161: To Adopt Local Law 2 Of 2017-Override Of The Tax Levy Limit
Established In General Municipal Law §3- C
WHEREAS, municipalities of the State of New York are limited in the amount of real property taxes that may be
levied each year under the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c, and
WHEREAS, subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c expressly authorizes a municipality to override the tax
levy limit if the town government decides to adopt a budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set
by the State, by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the governing
body, and
WHEREAS the final version of Local Law No. 2 of 2017 was presented to the Ulysses Town Board at a Town
Board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing date was set by resolution of the Ulysses Town Board on Tuesday, August 8 2017,
for the Public Hearing to be on September 12, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. at the Ulysses Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2017 was advertised as required by law in the
Ithaca Journal on Saturday, August 19, 2017, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on September 12, 2017 and all parties in attendance were
permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local Law entitled "A LOCAL LAW TO
OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C", or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses reviewed and discussed a proposed local law to override
the tax levy limit, and
WHEREAS until the tentative budget is ready at the end of September, it is impossible to know whether the
Town will be able to stay under this potential limit; and
WHEREAS by the time the town knows if it can stay within the tax levy limit, it is too late to file a local law to
override the tax levy limit.
WHEREAS, in the event the Town of Ulysses annual tax levy exceeds the allowable tax levy limit due to their
own decisions or cost increases outside their control, New York State has the authority to penalize the Town
unless the Town has formally given itself permission to exceed the tax cap, and
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WHEREAS, adopting this local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the Town of Ulysses
Town Board the flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board enacts a local law to override the tax levy
limit for the fiscal year 2018, as follows:
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 of 2017, TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW
§3- C
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent: It is the intent of this local law to override the limit on the amount of real property
taxes that may be levied by the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c,
and to allow the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins to adopt a town budget for (a) town purposes, (b) fire
protection districts, and (c) any other special or improvement district, and Town improvements provided
pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C, governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018
and ending December 31, 2018 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined
by General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority: This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which
expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by
vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the Town Board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override: The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins is hereby
authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2018 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit
specified in General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 4. Severability: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the
application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or
invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or
circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date: This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file this local law with the Secretary of State as required by law
and notify the Town Supervisor when the local law is in effect.
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: 9/12/17
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*Resolution 2017-162: Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Contract With Nelson Streeter
Construction Co. For The Improvement Of The Pedestrian Access In And Around Town Hall
WHEREAS working through Fisher Associates, the Town of Ulysses, in conjunction with the Village of
Trumansburg, properly selected Nelson & Streeter Construction Company Inc. (hereafter Nelson & Streeter)
through the bid process to install sidewalks with funding from the Safe Routes to School program, and
WHEREAS the sidewalk in front of Town Hall is indistinguishable from the road pavement making the
pedestrian path unclear, and
WHEREAS due to the prevalence of paving in the area, there is no place for stormwater to penetrate into the
soil—a preferable stormwater management technique, and
WHEREAS beautification of Elm Street is in accordance with the Village sidewalk plan and the County
Beautification plan, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign paperwork to
contract with Nelson & Streeter Construction Company Inc. to replace the Town Hall sidewalk in accordance to
the design presented to the town board at the bid price quoted by Nelson & Streeter dated 8/29/2017 for the
base bid and alternate 2, at a cost not to exceed $41,170 if the Village of Trumansburg decides not to install
sidewalks from the Town Hall to Route 96 (alternate 1).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler nay
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-163: Commencement Of An Action Pursuant To Article 15 Of The Real
Property Actions And Proceedings Law To Clear Title To The Real Property Located At 1284
Taughannock Boulevard In The Town Of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 27.-4-6
WHEREAS, the Town Board by resolution adopted on August 8, 2017 approved the purchase of an
approximately 4.2 acre vacant parcel of land located to the west of Taughannock Boulevard which borders a
section of the Black Diamond Trail, known as Town of Ulysses tax parcel number 27.-4-6 (“the Property”) from
the County of Tompkins (“the County”); and
WHEREAS, the Property was conveyed to the Town by Quitclaim Deed dated August 23, 2017 and recorded in
the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office on September 8, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-10370; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the lakeshore Natural Features Focus Area and in the Maplewood
Glen and Lake Slopes Unique Natural Areas (“UNA’s”), and preservation of UNA’s is in accordance with the
Town’s Comprehensive Plan and the County’s purpose of designating UNA’s; and
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WHEREAS, the Town’s proposed use of the Property is to preserve it as open space and provide an outdoor
recreation area for members of the public, and possibly convey it to the State of New York in the future, in
which case clear title to the Property will be required; and
WHEREAS, title to the Property is not clear; and
WHEREAS, Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (“RPAPL”) entitled “Action to Compel
the Determination of a Claim to Real Property” provides for a court action to obtain clear title, also known as a
“Quiet Title Action”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the commencement of a Quiet Title Action pursuant to
RPAPL Article 15 with regard to the Property; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign all pleadings and other necessary documents
in connection with such action on behalf of the Town.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-164: Approving Commencement Of Action Pursuant To Article 15 Of The
Real Property Actions And Proceedings Law To Clear Title To The Real Property Located At
5020 Jacksonville Road In The Town Of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26
WHEREAS, the real property located at 5020 Jacksonville Road in the Town of Ulysses, tax parcel number 25.-
4-26 (hereafter “the Property”) was conveyed to the Town 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, title to the Property is not clear; and
WHEREAS, Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (“RPAPL”) entitled “Action to Compel
the Determination of a Claim to Real Property” provides for a court action to obtain clear title, also known as a
“Quiet Title Action”; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to sell the property to a purchaser subject to restrictive covenants that require
preservation of the historic exterior of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the commencement of a Quiet Title Action pursuant to
RPAPL Article 15 with regard to the Property; and be it further
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RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign all pleadings and other necessary documents
in connection with such action on behalf of the Town.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-165: Approving Lease Of Office Space In Town Hall
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the power to lease Town property, pursuant to Town Law §64(2), subject to a
permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS Nelson & Streeter Construction Company Inc. is in need of a temporary office during construction of
sidewalks in the Town of Ulysses and Village of Trumansburg; and
WHEREAS, there is space available for rent in the Town Hall of the Town of Ulysses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the lease of office space in town hall to Nelson & Streeter
Construction Company Inc. on a month-to-month basis, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into a lease agreement containing the terms set
forth in this resolution, after review by the Attorney for the Town, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
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: 9/12/17
*Resolution2017-166: Declaring The Real Property Located At 5020 Jacksonville Road In The
Town Of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 25.-4-26 As Surplus Property
WHEREAS, the real properties located at 5020 Jacksonville Road in the Town of Ulysses, tax parcel number 25.-
4-26, and 5036 Jacksonville Road 25.-4-27 (hereafter “the Property”) were conveyed to the Town 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
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WHEREAS, the Town has the power pursuant to Town Law §64(2) to convey real property, provided that such
property is not required for the Town’s own use and is not held for public use, and is therefore surplus
property; and
WHEREAS, the Property is not required for the Town’s own use and is not held for public use;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby declares that the Property is surplus property; and be it further
RESOLVED that any disposition of the Property shall be authorized by further resolution of the Town Board,
subject to a permissive referendum as required by Town Law §64(2) and other applicable provisions of law.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-167: Declaring The Volvo Dump Truck Surplus
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board declares the following equipment belonging to the town is
surplus and can be sent to auction, sold or disposed of by the Highway Superintendent:
2001 Volvo Dump Truck with Single Rear Axle, VIN #4V5J38UFX1N871579.
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: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-168: Approval Of Minutes: 8/8/17 And 8/22/17
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 8/8/17 and 8/22/17 as edited by Ms.
Zahler.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-169: Budget Modifications
BE IT RES OLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A7520.4 Historical Property CE INCREASE $15,000.00
To cover expenses related to the Jacksonville properties
A1940.4 Purchase of Land/ROW DECREASE $15,000.00
Excess budget available due to restriction requiring land purchase to come from unassigned fund balance
A1620.2 Town Hall INCREASE $2,500.00
To cover a portion of the cost of the EV charging station
A236 Assigned Funds – Energy DECREASE $2,500.00
A236 total balance will be reduced to $36,098.61 (Energy portion to $0.00)
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: 9/12/17
*Resolution 2017-170: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims # 404-458 in the amount of
$127,318.92.
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: 9/12/17
SEPTEMBER 26th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-171: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for September 26, 2017 with the additions
of general announcements, an update on the church and an executive session.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/26/17
*Resolution 2017-172: Memorandum Of Understanding With The Jacksonville Community
Association About The Jacksonville Park
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses (Town) and the Jacksonville Community Association (JCA) share a commitment
to maintaining public access to community green spaces, and
WHEREAS, the JCA needs partial support to maintain their Community Park for neighborhood and Town
residents and
WHEREAS, the Town is willing to consider requests for supplies, equipment, and in-kind services to help
maintain the Park, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the Supervisor to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding
with the JCA to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Town and the JCA in relation to the Jacksonville
Community Park.
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: 9/26/17
*Resolution 2017-173: Acknowledging The Audit Of The Court Was Completed
WHEREAS NYS requires an annual audit of the finances of the Ulysses Town Justice Courts, either by Town
Board members or by an auditing firm, and
WHEREAS Insero & Co, CPAs was contracted to audit the finances of the Town Justice Courts in 2017, for the
2016 fiscal year,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Board acknowledges the audit of the Justice Courts was completed by
Insero & Co, CPAs and sent to the Ulysses Town Supervisor on September 7, 2017 and to the Town Board on
September 21, 2017.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/26/17
*Resolution 2017-174: Appointing A Chair To The Board Of Zoning Appeals
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints Bob Howarth to serve as the Chair of the
Board of Zoning Appeals for the remainder of 2017.
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: 9/26/17
*Resolution 2017-175: Approving The Cleaning Contract For The Ulysses Town Hall
WHEREAS, the current cleaning contract has expired, and
WHEREAS the job has been re-bid and 5 bids were received, and
WHEREAS Independence Cleaners submitted one of the lowest bids, and
WHEREAS three references were provided by the bidder, checked by the Town Clerk and found to be
favorable,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a
contract with Independence Cleaners at a rate not to exceed $480/month (or $5760/yr) for the purpose of
cleaning the town hall on a weekly basis for a period from September 30-Dec. 31, 2017.
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: 9/26/17
*Resolution 2017-176: 9/7 Fire & EMS, 9/12 Public Hearings & Town Board Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the Town Board meetings on the 9/12
Public Hearing on Tax cap override, 9/12 Public Hearing on Code Enforcement Local Law, and 9/12 town board
meeting as edited by Ms. Zahler and Mr. Boggs.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/26/17
OCTOBER 10th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-177: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Sept 12, 2017 with the addition of an
executive session to discuss union negotiations.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-178: Authorizing A Grant Application Submission To NYSERDA’s Clean
Energy Communities Program
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses was designated as a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community (CEC) by completing
four high impact action items and is now eligible for $100,000 in grant funding; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting on July 25, 2017, the Town Board discussed components for the CEC grant application:
1) to replace the Town Hall heating and cooling system to increase energy efficiency and 2) if funding allows, to
establish a fund to help low and moderate income residents with energy improvements; and possibly 3) if
funds for energy improvements on residents’ homes are unclaimed after 18 months, the remaining funds will
be used to purchased additional solar energy to cover the additional electric needs for the Town Hall.
WHEREAS, town staff, the chair of the Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Council, and Town Supervisor
worked with the CEC coordinator to develop the grant application;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town
Supervisor to sign a letter of commitment and submit the CEC grant application to NYSERDA, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the town board needs to approve the system used to distribute funding to
residents.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-179: Setting The Public Hearing Date For The 2018 Budget
WHEREAS the Town Supervisor presented the 2018 Tentative Budget to the Town Clerk and the Town Board
on September 26, 2017, and
WHEREAS the Town Board discussed and considered the 2018 Tentative Budget at meetings on 9/28, 10/5,
and 10/10/2017,
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the Preliminary Budget for 2018 as presented at the 10/10/2017
meeting for the Town of Ulysses, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hold a public hearing at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY, on Tuesday, October
24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Town of Ulysses 2018 Preliminary
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: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-180: 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 years tax roll as a re-levy;
and
WHEREAS, $5857.10 of delinquent water charges, inclusive of penalties and related surcharges, spanning from
the last 4 billing periods (August 2016 to May 2017) remain unpaid and due to the Town as of Oct.1, 2017 and
need to be re-levied onto the 2018 Town and County Tax Bills;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the relevy of delinquent water
charges totaling $5857.10 for re-levy to the 2018 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 2018 Town and County Tax Roll.
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: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-181: Approval Of Recreation Partnership Contract
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WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is currently a member of the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Partnership has been an excellent and cost efficient model of inter-municipal
collaboration which enables municipalities to jointly plan, finance, and share a diverse set of high quality
recreation programs; and
WHEREAS, any municipality may withdraw from the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership agreement upon a
full calendar year’s notice,.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses agrees to enter into the Inter-municipal Recreation
Partnership agreement for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2018 and expiring December 31, 2022 and further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Town Clerk of Ulysses to the Recreation Partnership
Board care of Tompkins County Youth Services Department at 320 W. State/MLK Jr. St, Ithaca, NY 14850,
attention Janice Johnson.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-182: Change To Personnel Policy Section On Health Savings Accounts
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses amends its Personnel Policy, section 706—Health
Savings Accounts to the following:
Health Savings Accounts (amended 11/22/16, 10/10/2017)
The IRS allows employers and eligible employees to contribute to HSAs. The Town will contribute to a health
savings account (HSA) for each employee who is eligible and signed up for health insurance through the town.
Annually, the town board will contribute an amount not to exceed 50% of the in-network, out-of-pocket
maximum. Employees or Elected Officials may contribute pretax dollars to their HSA in addition to funds the
town has contributed up to the combined allowable limit as determined by the IRS. Funds belong to the
employee or elected official, subject to IRS regulations.
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: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-183: Approval Of Minutes: 9/26
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 9/26/17.
Moved: Ms. Zahler 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
Date Adopted: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-184: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1620.2 Town Hall EQ INCREASE $13,200.00
To cover remaining budget needed for Town Hall sidewalk project
A1990.4 A Fund Contingency DECREASE $7,800.00
A fund contingency balance will be reduced to $0.00
A1450.4 Elections CE DECREASE $4,000.00
To move the budget from Elections CE to Town Hall EQ
A1620.4 Town Hall CE DECREASE $1,400.00
To move a portion of the budget from Town Hall CE to Town Hall EQ
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: 10/10/17
*Resolution 2017-185: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #459-514 in the amount of
$52,190.01.
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: 10/10/17
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OCTOBER 12TH, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-186: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for October 12, 2017.
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: 10/12/17
*Resolution 2017-187: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses General Fund
Capital Improvement Reserve Fund (A878) For The Improvement Of The Pedestrian Access
In And Around Town Hall
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses General Fund Capital Improvement Reserve Fund (A878) may be used for
capital projects, and
WHEREAS the Town Board authorized the contract with Nelson & Streeter Construction Company Inc to
replace the Town Hall sidewalk in accordance to the design presented to the town board at the bid price
quoted by Nelson & Streeter Construction Company Inc dated 8/29/2017 for the base bid and alternate 2, at a
cost not to exceed $41,170.00, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law, an expenditure from the General Fund Capital Improvement
Reserve Fund requires authorization by the Town Board, and such authorization is subject to a permissive
referendum; and
WHEREAS, use of reserve fund A878 falls within the purposes for which the General Fund Capital Improvement
Reserve Fund was established;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses authorizes up to $30,000 to be spent in 2017 from the
General Fund Capital Improvement Reserve Fund A878 for the purposes of replacing the Town Hall sidewalk in
accordance with the design presented to the town board; and be it further
RESOLVED that pursuant to General Municipal Law, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum; and
be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will post and publish notice of the permissive referendum in accordance to law
and provide a copy of such notice to the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Goldman asked why the resolution and permissive referendum process are happening now.
Ms. Thomas stated that usually, this would have been done sooner, but the Attorney for the Town advised the
re-creation of reserves in advance of the project, and this has delayed the process. The board discussed the
issue further.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler nay
Mr. Boggs aye
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Mr. Goldman abstain
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 10/12/17
*Resolution 2017-188: Authorizing Use Of Funds From The Town Of Ulysses General Part-
Town Capital Improvement Reserve Fund (B878) For The Construction Of Sidewalk For The
Safe Routes To School Grant
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses General Part-Town Capital Improvement Reserve Fund (B878) may be used for
capital projects in the Town of Ulysses outside the Village of Trumansburg, and
WHEREAS the Village of Trumansburg and the Town of Ulysses were awarded a collaborative federally funded
grant, titled Pedestrian Commuting in Trumansburg: Safe Routes to School Project, that requires a local match
which includes direct funding as well as in-kind contributions, and
WHEREAS the Town Board approved the 2017 budget which specifies the use of the capital reserve for this
sidewalk project in the amount of $31,043, and
WHEREAS the sidewalk project is underway and bills will need to be paid for construction of the sidewalk
project, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law, an expenditure from the General Part-Town Capital
Improvement Reserve Fund requires authorization by the Town Board, and such authorization is subject to a
permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS, use of reserve fund B878 falls within the purposes for which the General Part-Town Capital
Improvement Reserve Fund was established;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses authorizes up to $31,043 to be spent in 2017 from the
General Part-Town Capital Improvement Reserve Fund B878 for the purposes of building a sidewalk as
specified in the scope of work from the Trumansburg Fairgrounds to the ShurSave Grocery Store; and be it
further
RESOLVED that pursuant to General Municipal Law, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum; and
be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will post and publish notice of the permissive referendum in accordance to law
and provide a copy of such notice to the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman abstain
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 10/12/17
OCTOBER 18th, 2017 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-189: Approving Restrictive Convenant Terms
RESOLVED that restrictive covenant language provided by the Attorney for the Town and amended by the
Town Board at the 10/18/17 meeting be included in a restrictive covenant for the town property at 5020
Jacksonville Road.
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Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Thomas stated for the record that she is very strongly opposed to keeping the stairs out of the restrictive
covenant, based on her conversations with historic preservationists and others who are concerned about the
church.
Ms. Zahler shared that she thinks they should handle the stairs issue by awarding bonus points via the criteria
rating system.
Mr. Goldman fears that too many restrictions will make it difficult to find a buyer.
Ms. Thomas nay
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 10/18/17
OCTOBER 24TH, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-190: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for October 24, 2017 with the additions of a
budget modification, appointment of a BZA alternate, approval of criteria for selecting a buyer for the church,
and an executive session requested by Ms. Zahler and Mr. Goldman if time permits.
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: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-191: Setting A Joint Public Hearing For The Fire Contract
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hold a Public Hearing on the 2018 Fire Contract at 6:45p.m. on
11/14/2017 at the Ulysses Town Hall. The towns of Hector and Covert are invited.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/24/17
*Rescinding The Resolution To Set The Public Hearing For Fire Contract
After further discussion and closer reading of the fire contract, the board decided to postpone the public
hearing to ask the Village for some minor corrections to the contracts.
RESOLUTION 2017-192: MOTION TO RESCIND THE RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FIRE
CONTRACT
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: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-193: Approval Of Records Management Policy
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses needs to have a consistent policy to guide and govern its records and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has developed and the Town Board has reviewed a proposed Records Management
Policy and Procedures, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board adopt the proposed the 2017 Records Management Policy and further
RESOLVED, the Records Management Officer (RMO) shall develop guidance documents to enable the Town
Board and staff to implement the approved policy and procedures.
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: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-194: Speed Reduction Request For Routes 89
WHEREAS traffic to Taughannock Falls State Park has increased over recent decades, and
WHEREAS Taughannock Falls State Park is bisected by NYS Route 89 creating a dangerous pedestrian crossing,
and
WHEREAS the cross walk across Route 89 within the park limits is at the bottom of a hill with difficult sight
lines for traffic coming from both north and south, and
WHEREAS Gorge Road and Taughannock Park Road both have non-perpendicular entrances onto NYS Route 89
with difficult sight lines and frequent accidents,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board requests a reduction in the speed limit to 30 mph on NYS Route 89 in
the proximity of Taughannock Falls State Park where the speed limit is currently 40 mph.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-195: Speed Reduction Request For Route 96
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses and Village of Trumansburg are currently installing sidewalks with funding
from a U.S. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) “Safe Routes to School” grant, and
WHEREAS, one of the sidewalks runs along NYS Route 96 where there is currently a speed limit of 45 mph, and
WHEREAS, an additional crosswalk will be added in the 45 mph zone, making for two crosswalks in the new
sidewalk area, and
WHEREAS many residents in this 45 mph zone need to make a left hand turn to the main local grocery store in
this 45mph zone which has resulted in many rear end traffic accidents in the past, and
WHEREAS south of the 45 mph zone on NYS Route 96, the road curves and slopes down to Taughannock Park
Road- a very dangerous intersection for left hand turns due to limited sight distance, high traffic to the park, 55
mph speed limit, and its location at the bottom of two hills.
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that for the safety of both pedestrians and drivers, the Ulysses Town Board requests a speed limit
reduction to 30 mph on NYS Route 96 south from the Village of Trumansburg line to the intersection of Rt 96
with Rabbit Run and Taughannock Park Road.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-196: Support For The U.S. Post Office In Jacksonville
WHEREAS the U.S. Post Office in the hamlet of Jacksonville, Town of Ulysses has been in continuous operation
from various locations in the Hamlet since 1820, and;
WHEREAS the Post Office represents a vital service for people of the hamlet and surrounding rural areas,
including some 100 box holders, some two dozen home-based businesses, other commercial establishments,
and a significant population of seniors, individuals with limited transportation, low income individuals, and
individuals who receive prescription deliveries via the Jacksonville PO.;
WHEREAS the Hamlet of Jacksonville has been designated a Development Focus Area (Rural Center) by
Tompkins County, in part because of the presence of a certain amount of services and infrastructure, including
a U.S. Post Office;
WHEREAS the Town Board understands that the lease on the current Post Office facility expires on December
31st, 2017, but is not aware of efforts to extend this lease, to identify an alternate location within the hamlet,
to issue any notification to the public of potential closure, or to provide an opportunity for public comment;
THEREFORE, be if resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses;
Strongly supports continuation of a post office within the hamlet as a corner stone public service which
contributes to ongoing efforts to revitalize the hamlet;
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Urges authorized parties of the U.S. postal service and the Blue Ox/Nice and Easy Corporation (owner of the
current facility to engage in negotiations, without delay and on an urgent basis, with the objective of extending
or renewing the lease on the current post office facility;
Notes the disruptive and detrimental impact any closure of the Jacksonville post office would have on the
hamlet and the surrounding community and express particular concern about the potential phase out/closure
during winter months;
Encourages the U.S. Post Office to make a real effort to locate an alternative location within the hamlet for its
operations if it does not appear feasible to continue in the current leased location, and to solicit public
suggestions;
Calls upon Postal Service authorities to clarify the situation without delay, and, should any changes in the
status of said Post Office be contemplated, to implement, and adhere to the legal and procedural
requirements contained in the Postal Operations Manual, Section 211.6 and its sub-sections relating to Post
Office Closings, including provisions for public notification, right to public comment, right to appeal, and
required minimum times between public notification of proposed actions and final decision(s).
Requests the assistance and support of U.S., New York, and Tompkins County elected officials and their staff to
ensure that sufficient consideration is given to the impact on the community of any proposed Post Office
closure in Jacksonville, that genuine efforts have been made to continue operations at the current facility or at
an alternate location within the hamlet of Jacksonville, and that any consideration of closure adhere to the
procedures and time lines contained in the Postal Operations Manual and supporting legislation.
RESOLVES to remain apprised of any further developments on this subject;
Decides to transmit copies of this resolution to the Offices of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Representative Tom Reed, New York State Senator Thomas O’Mara, the Tompkins
County Legislature, the U.S. Postal Service District Manager for Western Pennsylvania and New York, and the
Post Master of Trumansburg, New York.
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: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-197: Appointment Of BZA (Board Of Zoning Appeals) Alternate
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has advertised through their listserv and on their website that an opening for
the alternate position on the BZA, and
WHEREAS candidates who submitted applications have been interviewed by a committee consisting of the
Town Board liaison to the BZA, the Town Supervisor, the chair of the BZA, and the Zoning Officer,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Jonathan Ferrari as the alternate member of the Ulysses BZA
for the remainder if 2017, replacing Cheryl Thompson who took the position of George Tselekis, whose term
expires 12/31/2017.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-198: Approval Of Criteria For Selection Of Buyer For The Old Church
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board intends to sell the historic church they own in Jacksonville
using the following criteria to ensure a fair process in finding a qualified buyer.
CRITERION 1: Planned use(s) of Church and adjacent parcel and fit with Comprehensive Plan goals
Max Points Awarded = 12
Allowable use per zoning 1
Public or non-profit use(s) 3
Private sector use to generate taxable value 4
Use compatible with Comp Plan & historic character of the hamlet 7
CRITERION 2: Plans for complying with environmental and historic deed restrictions
Specific and feasible plan for compliance with environmental restrictions 5
Specific & feasible plans for compliance with historic deed restrictions 5
Plans include retention of interior staircases 5
CRITERION 3: Budget and financing plan for preservation and renovation (beyond the sale price and
closing costs)
Feasible budget with reasonable plans for financing renovations 3
Very specific plans and feasible budget & financing for renovations 5
CRITERION 4: Timetable for exterior preservation
Feasible plans for completion 2
Very specific and feasible plans for completion 5
CRITERION 5: Purchase price and qualifications of buyer
Offer very low but buyer appears qualified 1
Offer is reasonable (Town recovers all of its costs) & buyer is qualified 3
Offer is more than others and buyer appears very qualified 5
Max Score 42
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: 10/24/17
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*Resolution 2017-199: Approval Of Minutes- 9/28, 10/5 And 10/10
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 9/28, 10/5 and 10/10.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
*Resolution 2017-200: Approval Of Minutes- 10/12 And 10/18
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 10/12 and 10/18 as amended by Ms.
Thomas.
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: 10/24/17
*Resolution 2017-201: Approval Of Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA9060.8 Health Insurance INCREASE $5,000.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed
DA9010.8 State Retirement DECREASE $3,000.00
To transfer excess budget available to the Health Insurance account
DA9010.8 Worker Compensation DECREASE $2,000.00
To transfer excess budget available to the Health Insurance account
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFCATIONS
DB9060.8 Health Insurance INCREASE $3,000.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed
DB9040.8 Worker Compensation DECREASE $3,000.00
A236 total balance will be reduced to $36,098.61 (Energy portion to $0.00)
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: 10/24/17
NOVEMBER 14th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD
*Resolution 2017-202: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Nov. 14, 2017 with the addition of a
Water District 3 THM discussion and an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and the sale of real
property.
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: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-203: Objecting To The DEC Automatically Renewing Without Rigorous
Environmental Review The Cargill Permit To Operate The Cayuga Salt Mine Under Cayuga
Lake
WHEREAS it is known that Cargill’s 5-year permit to mine under Cayuga Lake expires on 1 November 2017, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses borders extend into Cayuga Lake over the Cayuga Salt Mine, and
WHEREAS Town of Ulysses draws some drinking water from an aquifer at Taughannock Falls State Park that is
hydraulically-connected to the lake, and
WHEREAS Water Districts in this municipality also obtain drinking water from Cayuga Lake via the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, and
WHEREAS, The Town Board of Ulysses recognizes the economic, social, recreational, and ecological
importance of Cayuga Lake and its watershed to the State and to the local community; and
WHEREAS New York State has established the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process to
systematically consider environmental factors early in the planning stages of actions, and to prepare any draft
environmental impact statements that may or should be required, for any projects that are directly
undertaken, funded or approved by DEC or other relevant local, regional and state agencies; and
WHEREAS environmental review early in any permit issuance, renewal or modification allows a project to be
vetted, and modified as needed, to avoid adverse impacts on the environment; and
WHEREAS the ongoing salt mining has both on-going and potential adverse impacts that have not been
properly reviewed and vetted under SEQR, including unreviewed adverse impacts involving local water
resources, groundwater and the waters of Cayuga Lake; and
WHEREAS these and other potential adverse impacts on the environment should be subject to review under
SEQR before any further permit is issued or renewed or modified for the Cargill salt mining operation;
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses hereby joins in a second Article 78 (78-2) to be brought
in New York State Supreme Court to ask that any issuance, renewal (including automatic renewal) or
modification of operating permits that may be issued by DEC for the operation of Cargill salt mine that does
not or did not require full compliance with SEQR (including preparation of a draft environmental impact
statement) be nullified and set aside as contrary to law, rules or regulations governing such salt mine and any
permits associated with such salt mine.
FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to Joseph M. Dlugolenski, Deputy Regional
Permit Administrator; Matthew Marko, Regional Director, Region 7; Basil Seggos, Commissioner; Andrew
Cuomo, Governor, State of New York; Roann M. Destito, Commissioner, NYS Office of General Services; Eric
Schneiderman, Attorney General, NYS Office of the Attorney General; Patricia W. Silvey, Dep. Asst. Sec. for
Operations, Mine Safety and Health Administration, US Dept of Labor; Wayne Palmer, Dep Assistant Secretary
for Policy, MSHA; Peter Montali, District Manager, MSHA, Warrendale, PA; Pamela Helming, Senator, 54th NYS
Senate District; Senator Thomas O’Mara, 58th NYS Senate District; Barbara Lifton, Assemblywoman, NYS
Assembly District 125; Article 78 2017-1 municipal petitioners:
Village of Aurora; Mayor Bonnie Bennett
Town of Caroline: Supervisor Mark Witmer
Town of Danby: Supervisor Ric Dietrich
City of Ithaca: Mayor Svante Myrick
Village of Trumansburg: Mayor A. Martin Petrovic
Town of Ulysses: Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas
Attorney Richard Lippes, Lippes & Associates, Buffalo, NY
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs opposed
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-204: Setting A Public Hearing For The Fire Contract
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hold a Public Hearing on the 2018 Fire Contract at 6:45 p.m. on
11/28/2017 at the Ulysses Town Hall.
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: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-205: Adoption Of The 2018 Budget
WHEREAS the Town Board of Ulysses adopted the Preliminary Budget for 2018 on October 10, 2017, and
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WHEREAS the Town Board held a Public Hearing on October 24, 2017 where all members of the public were
able to comment on the Preliminary Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the 2018 Preliminary Budget (as amended) to become the Final
Budget for 2018 for the Town of Ulysses with a resulting 2.93% increase in the tax levy and a 0.28% increase in
the final tax rate of $2.59009/$1,000 taxable assessed value.
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: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-207: Approval Of Minutes: 10/24
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 10/24/17 for the public hearing and
regular meeting as amended.
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: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-208: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications.
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA5140.1 Brush & Weeds PS INCREASE $2,112.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed
DA5130.4 Machinery CE DECREASE $2,112.00
To transfer excess budget available to the PS account
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DB5110.1 Highway Maintenance PS INCREASE $7,000.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed
DB9030.8 Social Security INCREASE $1,000.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed based on increase to PS line
DB5112.2 Highway-Capital Improvements DECREASE $8,000.00
To transfer excess budget available to the PS and payroll tax lines
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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: 11/14/17
*Resolution 2017-209: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #515-572 in the amount of
$134,650.72.
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: 11/14/17
NOVEMBER 28th, 2017 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-210: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for November 28, 2017.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-211: Route 89 Water District Preliminary Cost Estimates
WHEREAS, residents along Route 89 in the Town of Ulysses have requested the Town of Ulysses look into the
possibility of creating a water district along all or part of NYS Route 89 from the town line with Ithaca to
Taughannock Park, and
WHEREAS a rough estimate of area and expense would assist residents to decide whether to petition the Town
Board to proceed with an officially engineered Map, Plan and Report.
Therefore be it,
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RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves funding for a preliminary cost estimate to be done by the
Town Engineering firm, MRB, for a potential water district along Route 89, including Maplewood Point Road.
Costs are not to exceed $3,500.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-212: Approval Of Fire Contract
WHEREAS, a fire protection district known as “the Fire Protection District of the Towns of Ulysses, Hector and
Covert” (hereafter referred to as “the Fire Protection District”) has been duly established in the said towns;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Protection District encompasses the following territory in the Town of Ulysses: All of the
Town of Ulysses, excepting the area within the limits of the incorporated Village of Trumansburg; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Trumansburg (hereafter referred to as “the Village”) maintains a volunteer fire
department, with adequate and suitable apparatus, equipment and training for the furnishing of fire
protection services within the Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, Town Law §184 permits a town to contract with a village which maintains adequate and suitable
apparatus and appliances for the furnishing of fire protection services in such fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to contract with the Village to provide fire protection services in the Fire
Protection District; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing as required by §184 of the Town Law was duly advertised on November 18, 2017,
and was held on November 28, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. at the Town of Ulysses Town Hall,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves and authorizes execution of the attached Agreement
between the Village and the Town, whereby the Village will provide the Town with fire protection capable of
responding to fire related and health related emergencies on an ongoing basis within the Fire Protection
District, for the period from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2018. And be it further
RESOLVED that pursuant to the Agreement, the Town shall pay the Village the sum of $230,882.19 for such
services, on or before March 1, 2018, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Supervisor of the Town of Ulysses is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
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Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-213: 2018 EMS Contract
WHEREAS, the Town Board established the Town of Ulysses Ambulance District by resolution adopted on
March 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law §198(10-f) (a) (ii) and (iii), the Town Board is authorized to contract with a
municipal corporation on behalf of an ambulance district for provision of ambulance services; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Trumansburg (hereafter referred to as “The Village”), a municipal corporation,
maintains an ambulance department with a basic and advanced life support transporting ambulance service;
and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to provide ambulance services to its residents in the Town of Ulysses Ambulance
District; and
WHEREAS, such emergency services are vital and necessary to the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the
Town; and
WHEREAS, in joint cooperation as contemplated by General Municipal Law 122-b, the Town and the Village
wish to cooperate to provide an ambulance service to persons situated in the Town of Ulysses Ambulance
District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, on behalf of the Town of Ulysses Ambulance District, hereby approves
and authorizes execution of the attached Agreement between the Village and the Town, whereby the Village
will provide the Town with basic and advanced life support emergency medical ambulance services, which
complies with the regulations of the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services to serve the emergency medical needs of those persons within the boundaries of the Town of Ulysses
Ambulance District. Services to be provided include Basic Life Support transport and treatment and arranging
for or providing Advanced Life Support Treatment. And be it further
RESOLVED that pursuant to the Agreement, the Town shall pay the Village the sum of $361,906.16 for such
services, for the period 1/1/18 through 12/31/18, paid on or before March 1, 2018, and be it further
RESOLVED that the actual cost to town taxpayers is reduced by amblance billing revenue, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Town Law §198(11), the Agreement shall be executed by the
signatures of a majority of the members of the Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Mr. Goldman inquired about current use of EMS services by CARS (Cayuga Addiction and Recovery Services).
Ms. Zahler, Mr. Boggs and Ms. Thomas shared that they have been in touch with the EMS Manager and are
working on a strategy for keeping CARS calls/costs down.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-214: NYS Paid Family Leave
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WHEREAS, New York State passed legislation called the Paid Family Leave Law (PFL) in 2016 to allow
employees to leave work for reasons such as
bonding with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child;
caring for a family member with a serious health condition; or
assisting loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service
WHEREAS while businesses must comply with the state law, municipalities may choose to opt into the law to
include PFL as a benefit; and
WHEREAS funding for the PFL may be paid by the employer or deducted from employee’s pay. The 2018 rate
of deduction is 0.126% of their salary with a maximum annual contribution of $85.56 per covered employee;
and
WHEREAS if used, the benefit covers:
Wage replacement for 8 weeks in 2018, increasing to 12 weeks by 2021;
Job protection upon return from Paid Family Leave; and
Continuation of health insurance while out on Paid Family Leave.
WHEREAS the PFL is part of NYS disability coverage and the town of Ulysses covers the cost of disability
insurance
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves enrolling in the New York State Paid
Family Leave Program; and further
RESOLVED that the town will cover the cost of this benefit in 2018, and be it further
RESOLVED that language will be added to the Town of Ulysses Personnel Policy to cover this benefit.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-214: NYS Paid Family Leave (Revised)
WHEREAS, New York State passed legislation called the Paid Family Leave Law (PFL) in 2016 to allow
employees to leave work for reasons such as
bonding with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child;
caring for a family member with a serious health condition; or
assisting loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service
WHEREAS while businesses must comply with the state law, municipalities may choose to opt into the law to
include PFL as a benefit; and
WHEREAS funding for the PFL may be paid by the employer or deducted from employee’s pay. The 2018 rate
of deduction is 0.126% of their salary with a maximum annual contribution of $85.56 per eligible employee;
and
WHEREAS if used, the benefit covers:
a partial wage replacement for 8 weeks in 2018, increasing to 12 weeks by 2021; will be provided in
accordance with the NYS PFL program
Job protection upon return from Paid Family Leave; and
Continuation of health insurance while out on Paid Family Leave.
WHEREAS the PFL is part of NYS disability coverage and the Town of Ulysses covers the cost of disability
insurance
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves enrolling in the New York State Paid
Family Leave Program; and further
RESOLVED that the town will cover the cost of this benefit in 2018, and be it further
RESOLVED that language will be added to the Town of Ulysses Personnel Policy to cover this benefit.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-215: Approval Of Workers’ Compensation Insurance For 2018
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses asked for quotes for Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for 2018, and
received three quotes through our reps at The Partners insurance company,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board accepts the quote received by The Partners for Workers
Compensation Insurance from PERMA for coverage in 2018-2019 for the 2018 quoted amount of $18,288, a
savings of $2,707 from 2017.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-216: Approval Of Medicare Plan For 2018
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Personnel Policy states that Medicare eligible employees and retirees may be
entitled to a Medicare Supplemental plan; and
WHEREAS the Town Board will determine that plan on an annual basis
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board names Excellus Medicare Blue PPO CoPay Plan as the plan
for 2018 at the quoted amount of $409.42 per month per enrollee.
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: 11/28/17
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*Resolution 2017-217: Approval Of 2018 Water Rates For Water Districts 3 And 4
WHEREAS, the water rate for Ulysses Water Districts 3 and 4 is based on what is charged by the Town of Ithaca
with no additional fees; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca has increased the water rate for 2018,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the water rate for Water Districts 3 and 4 is $7.31/1000 gallons.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-218: Cancelation Of The December 26 Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the December 26, 2017 meeting of the Ulysses Town Board is cancelled.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-219: Setting The Date For The 2018 Organizational Meeting
RESOLVED that the 2018 Organizational meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at 8am.
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: 11/28/17
*Resolution 2017-220: Approval Of Minutes- 11/14
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the Town Board meetings on 11/14 (as
amended).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/28/17
DECEMBER 12th, 2017 REGUALAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution 2017-221: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Dec. 12, 2017 with the addition of pay
rates, and a reading from the Declaration of Sentiments.
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: 12/12/17
*Resolution 2017-222: Renewal Of Police Contract
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the 2018 Intermunicipal Cooperative Agreement with
the Village of Trumansburg, providing for limited police services by the Village in the Town, through 2018,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2018 agreement.
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: 12/12/17
*Resolution 2017-223: Pre-Approval Of Specific Contracts For The Town Of Ulysses In 2018
WHEREAS the Town Board has budgeted funds for specific annually repeated contracts for services in 2018,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts and make payments 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
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BAS software annual agreement for water billing $ $675
BAS software annual agreement for clerk program $550
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
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. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/12/17
*Resolution 2017-224: Pay Rates
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby establishes the following pay rates for employees, board stipends
and elected officials. 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: Mr.
Goldman and Ms. Thomas will work with the bookkeeper to determine when these rates will go into effect.
Position 2018 Budgeted Appropriation Hourly rate if
applicable
Town Board
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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 20,049 18.36
2nd Deputy Town Clerk 640 16.00
Court
Town Justice 17,615 -
Court Clerk 42,949 -
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code 25,459 -
Deputy Enforcement Officer 13,000 22.50
Zoning Officer 29,814 -
Planner 29,814 -
Planning and Zoning Clerk 5,900 16.98
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 18,000 22.24
Distribution Operator Assistant/Laborer 3,000 15.39
History
Historian 1,530 -
Other
Project Assistant - 10.40
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: 12/12/17
*RESOLUTION 201 7-225: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-11/28
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 11/28/17 for the public hearing and
regular meeting as amended.
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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: 12/12/17
*Resolution 2017-226: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1220.4 Supervisor CE INCREASE $900.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed – payroll fees
A9060.8 Health Insurance DECREASE $900.00
To transfer excess budget available to CE account - actual was under budget
A1420.4 Attorney CE INCREASE $6,100.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed thru year end
A9060.8 Health Insurance DECREASE $6,100.00
To transfer excess budget available to CE account - actual was under budget
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DB5110.1 Highway Maint PS INCREASE $8,000.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed thru year end
DB5110.4 Highway Maint CE DECREASE $8,000.00
To transfer excess budget available to PS account
SW3 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
SW3-8320.4 Water Purchases CE INCREASE $2,600.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed thru year end
SW3-8340.4 Water Trans & Distr CE DECREASE $2,600.00
To transfer excess budget available to purchase CE account
SW4 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
SW4-8320.4 Water Purchases CE INCREASE $100.00
To increase budget for projected excess needed thru year end
SW4-2140 Metered Sales INCREASE $100.00
To increase budget for additional revenue in 2017
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/12/17
*Resolution 2017-227: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #573 through 634 in the amount of $
127,494.89.
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: 12/12/17