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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-13 - TB 4� , , I . " TOWN OF ULYSSES REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 13 , 1993 P RESENT : Supervisor William P . Hogan ; Town Council Thomas Reitz , . Catherine Stover , Ben Curtis and Robert Weatherby ; Highway Superintendent James Meeker ; Town Clerk Marsha L . Georgia ; Zoning/ Building / Fire Inspector Alex Rachun . O thers Present : Representatives Ulysses Youth , Wendi Shaw and Margaret Northrup . S upervisor Hogan called the Regular Meeting of the Ulysses Town B oard to order at 7 : 30pm . He led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America . Mr . Hogan entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 8 , 1993 . It was moved by Mrs . Stover , seconded by Mr . Curtis . Mr . Hogan aye Mr . Reitz abstained Mr . Curtis aye Mrs . Stover aye Mr . Weatherby aye Adopted Report : Trumansburg Fire Department • N o representation Report : Representative James Mason Absent - due to County Meeting Claims Mr . Hogan entertained a motion to approve Claims # 200 - 236 for $ 12 , 281 . 70 , moved by Mr . Reitz , seconded by Mr . Curtis . Mr . Curtis asked about claim # 202 & 203 made out to Justice Rector for a seminar . He feels that there should be d ocumentation and since they lacked it the claims should not be paid '.because , he • -- has been told several times . • Mr . Reitz " amended ° his motion : Be feels that • there should be documentation also . The one seminar is taking place in ' July . - • • • The Board should okay this one and hold the # 203 for October . By the August meeting Judge Rector can attach - dotumenta-titon to -c•laim� •- -Also ;, Mr . - Reitz w ould like a report from Justice Rector on the seminar . Mr . Weatherby seconded the amended motion . The claims now t'btal $ 11 , 925 . 20 , which excluded claim # 203 . Mr . Curtis asked if the attorney ' s bill could be paid out of Part Town Funds . Mr . Hogan said that it could but that they could transfer monies from the contingency account to cover the o verage . They did not know what the total attorney fees may be . : . Mr . Hogan aye Mr . Reitz aye Mr . Curtis aye • - Mrs . Stover aye Mr . Weatherby aye Adopted . ®/ ) Town of Ulysses 2 Regular Board Meeting _ • 7 - 13 - 93 The Supervisor ' s Financial report - and Quarterly. Report was distributed and the Board reviewed the overdrawn accounts . Mr . Hogan entertained a motion to transfer $ 500 to A1420 . 04 from A1990 . 04 , moved by Mr . Weatherby , seconded by Mr . Reitz . Mr . Hogan aye . Mr . Reitz aye Mrs . Stover aye Mr . .Curtis . aye . Mr . Weatherby aye • Adopted . . . . - Mr . Hogan entertained a motion to transfer $ 10 . to A1920 . 04' from A990 . 04 , moved by Mrs . Stover and seconded by Mr . Reitz . Mr . Hogan aye Mr . Reitz aye • Mrs . Stover aye Mr . Cutis aye Mr . Weatherby aye • Adopted . Mr . Hogan entertained a motion to transfer $ 8000 to A7310 . 01 from A7310 . 04 , moved by Mr . Reitz , seconded by Mr . Weatherby . • Mr . Hogan aye Mr . Reitz aye Mrs . Stover aye - Mr . Curtis aye Mr . Weatherby aye Adopted . - . . . . • . . Mr . Hogan reviewed_ the Cash Flow statement . • • P . . The Board discussed the overdrawn account in t:he , . Highway Funds for. • workman compensation . insurance . Mrs . Vand_erbui.lt : :had . some questions on the audit done and she . and Mr . - Hogan ,will talk with J oe Farrell about this • tomorrow . . • H earing of Individual- s • andior3 -DeL• egations 1 . No one spoke . , • • OLD BUSINESS . U lysses Youth Update - - Wendi Shaw of Family and Children Services reported ( see attached ) . . Margaret Northrup , school nurse in the Trumansburg Middle School said that she works very closely with the representatives of U lysses Youth . She feels that they contribute a lot to the welfare of the youth , which may be at risk in Trumansburg , by being viable at the school and than attending staff meetings and g iving ideas . Wendi apologized for not having a budget and will prepare one for the Board breaking it down program by program . 1 . 64 a . Town of Ulysses 3 Regular Board Meeting ; 7 - 13 - 93 The Board discussed the two openings for . Ulysses Youth Commission and decided that they would have the two candidates come Saturdaysmorning August 14th , at 8 : 00am to interview . Mr . Reitz will notify the two interested parties . - U pdate - - American Legion Lawsuit Mr . Hogan updates the Board on the current lawsuit that Attorney B ruce Wilson is defending against the article 78 the residents are bringing against the Town for passing the request o.f the American Legion to build a new facility on Route 227 . The briefs of the attorneys are on file in the clerk ' s office . N EW BUSINESS Overhead Door Replacement / Highway Barns Mr . Hogan reported that he had met with Mr . Meeker to inspect the condition of the overhead doors on the Town Barns . Mr . Meeker h as had a couple of the doors repaired but - the one needs to be . replaced : Mr . " Meeker explained pros and4cons of repairing the door and costs for both . He said he did not ° necessarily need B oard resolution :. because it is under the $ 5000 limit of . repair spending . The approximate cost to replace would . bearound _ $ 3400 for the overhead and $ 800 forrthe walk way door . Mr . Curtis asked Mr . Hogan if he had checked on . the Indemnity Clause for the town . Mr . Hogan stated he had not checked on that but would . Mr . Hogan introduced a resolution that the Town of Chester has asked the Board to consider . The resolution would ask that the City - of New York check out potential criminals before . they transfer - them to a new homeless dwelling in their town ; _Mr . H ogan read correspondence - in . relation - to thisv 4 _ Mr . Curtis moved , seconded -Jay-Mr . Weatherby the following ; ' WHEREAS , the City of New York operates a facility for homeless people in the Town of .. Chester , - NY , and WHEREAS , the Towns of Chester and Blooming Grove have and are experiencing difficulties with individuals who reside at that facility causing public safety and health concerns , and WHEREAS , the Towns of Chester and Blooming Grove have ascertained .to their satisfaction that . - a certain number of the residents at ' the facility are the subject of outstanding criminal warrants , and - WHEREAS , no screening of criminal records for outstanding warrants , etc . is performed by the City of New York prior to placing the residents at this facility , and WHEREAS , the Towns of Chester and. Blooming Grove have requested the help. of the- other municipalities in the • state to help insure passage of legislation designed to require criminal record checks prior to admission to this non - secure residential facility ( S2150 and A2526 ) , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses supports the Towns of Chester and Blooming Grove in their desire to have the above bills enacted into law , and • w ` d1 +' i; ® Town of Ulysses 4 Regular Board Meeting • 7 - 13 - 93 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the State - Senator - and State Assemblyman representing the Town ,. of _ Ulysses , with our request to support said bill ( s ) , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Town Supervisor of the Town of Chester . ' Mr . Hogan aye • Mr .- Reitz . abstained = • Mrs . Stover abstained ' 1 - Mr . . Curtis aye • • • Mr . Weatherby . aye t - Adopted . • Town Clerk / Collector • Mrs . Georgia reported that • •she 'col l ected• a total of $ 1 , 933 . 35 of which $ 1 , 341 . 20 was turned over to the Supervisor along with the monthly report . Copies . of • thins -report were - distributed to the Board Members as.. Mrs . Stayer requested . Mrs . Georgia reported that she is now receiving - supplies' f'or the sale of the new . conservation licenses that will go on sale in August . She ' reported that there are many change'si4with• the - non - resident licenses . The State has added several additional stamps such as bow , muzzleloading, bear and a combination . Making the non resident fees much larger . - H ighway Superintendent • Mr . Meeker reported that he has been - down fixing the bad spots on .. H inging Post . . .Road . They put binder down before they - resurface . He has received correspondence • fr- om '- Chips and is now ' sure when or if we will be receiving •. our money . :- They . - have mowed road sides along the new detour . Mr . Meeker said that if anyone has any problems or concerns with the •tdetour ° or new bridge project that ' • + ' they can contact the head man that is Andy Seyfried at 387 - 7897 . The Board asked Mr. . Meeker : to : check w•fth him concerning ' the • • sleeves that they are supposed to install . along the bridge for future water and / or sewer lines : - ' - Zoning / Building / Fire Inspector - Mr . Rachun reported that the Zoning -Board of Appeals reviewed and acted on four applicatione =three of which •were passed and the four was denied .- : Eight building permits were- Issued - and there were three starts . B oard Members • - - Mr . Reitz reported that the Tompkins * county * Planning is on recess until September . Also that the County Youth is working on a survey and that they may . add some questions concerning youth that w ill go out , to the residents -whom children attend the Ithaca City S chool District . - Mrs . Stover reported that the •Recycling Center at the Fairgrounds w ill be closed July 24th during the Music Festival and August 28th for the Fair . - . . , - ob Town of Ulysses 5 Regular Board Meeting 7 - 13 - 93 Correspondence Mr . Hogan reviewed the correspondence he has received during the month . Hearing no further business Mr . Hogan entertained a motion for adjournment , moved by Mr . Reitz , seconded by Mrs . Stover . Unanimously approved . Meeting adjourned 10 : 25 p . m . . Respectfully submitted , Marsha L . Georgia Town Clerk MLG : mg • T • ; • fit'/ .• • • ULYSSES YOUTH UNLIMITED QUARTERLY PROGRAM REPORT June 16 , 1993 The quarterly report will focus on the four major program areas addressed by UYU from March 15 - June 15 . These include youth employment ; community and youth recreation ; education/ enrichment ; and community events . YOUTH EMPLOYMENT I . Job Seekers Course : This course includes job seeking skills ( where and how to look for employment opportunities ) ; assessment of personal skills ; how to present ; handling an interview ; maintaining a job . This course is modeled after the Ithaca Youth Bureau Youth Employment Service training program . 3 / 15 - 4 / 30 ( 6 ) 5th , ( 3 ) 6th , ( 5 ) 7th , ( 3 ) 8th TOTAL : 17 youth 5 / 1 - 6 / 15 ( 4 ) 5th , ( 1 ) 6th , ( 6 ) 7th , ( 5 ) 8th TOTAL : 16 youth II . Youth Employment Services : This is a high school based program offering one - on - one assistance with resume preparation and acquiring spot - jobs ( lawn care ; babysitting ; house cleaning . . . ) ; matching youth with community citizens and employers seeking youth employment services . 5 / 1 - 6 / 15 ( 11 ) 10th graders , ( 7 ) 11th graders TOTAL : 18 youth III . Summer Job Program : Eight stipended summer job positions viewed as learning experiences . UYU staff seek out perspective employers willing to offer youth opportunities for apprenticeships , skill building , and employment . UYU staff recruit youth , provide on - site job training , supervision of youth , follow- up communication with the employer , and maintain a positive experience for both youth and employer . The stipended jobs program was announced to students in both the middle and high school . Staff and teachers were notified at staff meetings . Posters were displayed in the schools as well . Position/ Employer # of Youth 4 hours Summer Recreation Program 3 90 hours/ youth Dept . of Public Works 1 90 hours Library 1 90 hours Veterinarian ( no firm conf . ) 1 90 hours Guidance off/ nursery school 1 90 hours Network Cafe 1 90 hours There were 17 inquiries regarding the Stipended Summer Job Program . 15 youth followed through with preparing and submitting an application . All 15 interviewed for positions . Preference was shown to first time job seekers ; youth with initiative ; youth able to work independently ; youth in need of employment . • s' RECREATION I . Open Gym : Open to all community members over 10 years of age on Tuesday and Friday evenings . 25 - 40 youth served each session ; primarily high school youth and older . II . Field Trips : Help youth access cultural , educational , and recreational activities outside the UYU area . March : Bowling 6 youth April : Horse Farm ; watch show 6 youth Tom Tran / Mall ; learn T . T . 6 youth May : Treman Park ; wildflower walk 6 youth June : Taughannock Park ; fishing trip 5 youth III . The Outing Program : Coordinated with Ithaca Youth Bureau this high school group meets weekly ; targets at - risk youth as identified by the school counseling staff . 8 youth are served ; 6 youth attend the weekend camping trips . Case management is coordinated with the schools . Iv . Drop - in Center : Small group participation of fun activities to include pretzel making , arts and crafts , videos , cooking , etc . 5 - 9 youth per day average ; numbers below reflect unduplicated count . March : 57 youth served April : 44 youth served May : 36 youth served 6/ 1 - 6 / 15 : 19 youth served COMMUNITY EVENTS These events are meant to include a wide range of citizens to encourage community pride and a sense of community . March AIDS Baby Quilts 6 youth 4 adults April Sporting Good Exchange 4 youth 6 adults May Adopt - a - Highway 5 youth 3 adults Boces Drug Quiz 15 youth 3 adults June End of School Picnic ? ? • , ek • EDUCATION / ENRICHMENT I . Drop- in Center : Monthly educational programs and discussion g roups are offered through the drop - in center . Month Agency Program # Youth March Planned Parenthood Aids / Safe Sex 16 April TCTFBW/ Rave Review Child Sexual Abuse 13 May Cornell U . / S . Weiss Women in Society 14 June UYU Staff Tom Tran Use 6 T ' b . M . S . / M . Northrup Summer survival ? II . Parent Workshops : Parent workshops are offered at the school and focus on parenting skills ; survival of the teenage years ; etc . Basic Parenting Skills ( 6 weeks ) 7 adults ( 2 M ; 5 F ) L iving w / a Teenager ( 6 weeks ) 9 adults ( 2 M ; 7 F ) UYU Board Development 2 months 14 adults ( 6M ; 8 F ) III . Tenth Period Activities : In an effort to access the g reatest numbers of youth UYU offer tenth period activity classes in the middle school which augment and help diversify those already offered by the school itself . For March 1 - June 15 : B anana Splits ( 5 ) 5th ( 7 ) 6th TOTAL : 12 youth Jazz Dance ( 7 ) 5th ( 2 ) 7th TOTAL : 9 youth Horse Course ( 9 ) 5th ( 2 ) 6th ( 1 ) 8th TOTAL : 12 youth Iv . School Coordinated Activity : Due to severe federal and local budget cutbacks , many traditional or unusual programs once offered in the UYU area need cofacilitation or cooperation from allied agencies for continuation . UYU has again this year worked with the school in teaching and preparing youth for the annual Fays Drug Quiz , coordinated by BOCES . UYU won the local competition which provided them a trip to Albany to meet with Marty Luster and other N . Y . S . representatives . Drug Quiz 15 youth participated Albany Trip 5 youth participated EMPLOYMENT TOTAL : 68 youth 17 adults RECREATION Drop - in 156 Field Trips 29 Open Gym 60 . TOTAL : 240 youth 25 adults E DUCATION TOTAL : 97 youth 30 adults COMMUNITY EVENTS TOTAL : 30 youth 16 adults GRAND TOTAL : 435 youth 88 adults " estimate of unduplicated count r +. I • ' r. • r YOUTH PARTICIPATION RECREATION 240 EMPLOYMENT 68 55 . 216 i 5 .1194 dik COMMUN , [VENTS 30 8.9% EDUCATION 07 22.3 % ADULT PARTICIPATION RECREATION 25 28.4 % EMPLOYKIMNT i7 19. 3 % GOMMLIN, trVENTS 16 EDUCATION 30 19.2Y. 34 . 1 % •