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MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING
TOWN OF ULYSSES
VILLAGE HALL
O CTOBER 7 , 1993
P RESENT : MEMBERS : CATHERINE STOVER , RUTH KAHN , JOANNE MOLINO ,
ill DAVID TYLER AND SUE POELVOORDE ; BUILDING /
ZONING OFFICER : ALEX RACHUN ; SECRETARY :
ROXANNE SMITH
The meeting opened at 7 : 15 PM . Following up on her task of writing
a description for topic number 2 in the Master Draft - 3 ; Ruth discov -
e red a brochure provided by the Chamber. of Commerce . Unfortunatly there
are not many copies of these available to the general public . It will be
✓ ery helpful as a reference . Ruth noted the existence of some very old
card tables ( at the library book sale ) listing area businesses around
t heir borders . She thought it would be appropriate if the Historical
Society had one for display .
David reported briefly on the joint meeting of Planning Board
Members of the Village and Town . He said that the Village would need
d irection from their Board enabling them to work with the Town ' s Mas -
t er Plan Committee ( on the Comprehensive Plan ) . The topics of water ,
sewer and annexation came up . Catherine mentioned that the classifica -
t ion of the • Taughannock Creek by the DEC had been upgraded which will
✓ esult in higher costs for repair .
Catherine had some input on the topic of Agriculture in the
IIIMaster. Draft - 3 . On issues that may influence the success of the small
to medium size farms , item number one should be real estate taxes . She
t hen listed the number and types of farms in the Town of Ulysses . They
are : one pig farm , one poultry farm , two dairies and seven or eight
crops . Also mentioned were those that farm fifty or more acres while
working a full time job .
Sue brought in a book ( 1992 edition ) recognizing the value of
private and public open space . The book is a joint effort of the Parks
and Recreation of NY State and the DEC . It lists recommendations and
g oals and possible funding sources to achieve them . One possible fund -
ing source would be the five cent bottle / can fee that consumers pay out .
Many consumers never bother to return the cans for the refund .
The DEC actually outlined and identified areas that should be pro -
t ected . Sue wasn ' t sure if any of those areas were in the Town of Ulysses .
Every time the State buys a piece of property it comes off the tax rolls
stated Catherine . The State does pay Municipalities money ( for school
t axes ) stated Sue and said she ' d like to find out more about that .
Alex Rachun arrived and inquired after their opinions on the
completed Land Use Maps . He feels the quadrants are quite accurate . The
Zoning Maps are completed ( though not in color ) along with the PUDs . Alex
also has an 8 X 11 ( in color ) of the Land Use Map that is quite legible .
H e mentioned that on the Zoning Maps the Commercial area may show the entire
area where the Land Use Map will show just the area actually being used .
The Committee spent about twenty minutes looking the maps over .
Alex suggested that someone ought to circulate a petition to find
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MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING 2
TOWN OF ULYSSES
VILLAGE HALL
O CTOBER 7 , 1993
out just what the sentiment is in this community regarding the school
district lines . He has received plans for yet another 3800 square foot
home ( $ 300 , 000 . 00 ) just across the line on the Ithaca School District
side . If a large enough amount of those petitioned said they prefer their
IIIchild in the Trumansburg School District ( like 95 % on DuBois Road and
K rums Corners , lower Perry City and Agard Road ) you might be successful .
At one time there use to be a gentleman ' s agreement where each district
could exchange children said Ruth . That is no longer so . Ithaca is not
interested in the children ' s best interest . Trumansburg is not getting
enough houses resulting in their tax rate being higher than Ithaca ' s
said Alex . Would Trumansburg be able to service more children inquired
D avid ? Most of these new homes coming in do not have kids . There are
a lot of seasonal homes , seniors , but few kids . High end real estate
is all going to the city of Ithaca . Water front property can ' t sell
because of the taxes said Alex . Each district has a school bus going
down the same road said Ruth .
A member of the American Legion came into Alex ' s office and offered
a price for five acres on Auble ' s property . ( The amount seemed low ) .
It does not have sewer and they will need a special permit for after
hours operation and outdoor activities . Part of the property fronts
t he road and part of it is contiguous . ( The Legion could go where the
buses are presently located . ) You do have access to water ( by State
law ) if you are within 100 feet of a water district ( the house next door
is in the water district ) . Whether Auble will be agreeable remains to
be seen .
IIIReturning to the Land Use Maps David commented just how marvelous they
were . Each copy will be $ 4 . 00 - $ 6 . 00 said Alex . The Planning Board should
h ave a copy and the Town Board should have one framed behind glass said
David . The roads should be outlined ( it will have to be done by hand )
said Alex . The railroad right of way is very predominant . NYSEG owns
t he entire right of way said Sue . It would be terrific if they made
t hat a bicycle path said David . They will meet a lot of resistance to
t hat idea due to people ' s wariness of crime mentioned Alex . Sue stated
t hat they already have had a meeting regarding that . It would be for
bicycles and pedestrians only .
It would be a good idea to have an assistant chairperson when Gary
isn ' t able to come ; someone to keep the Committee on track said David .
Joanne Molino has agreed to fill that position . Sue Poelvoorde has
o fficially been made a Member of the Master Plan Committee . It was
d ecided that when it is time to work on the overlays the Planning Board
should be involved .
Ruth inquired about the level of detail needed for the social
institutions she will be writing about . ( An active Quaker group , Special
Children ' s Center , twelve churches , Alpha House , Fair Grounds and Smith
Woods were all mentioned . ) It was agreed that a general statement would
be adequate . Alex agreed to write the topic for zoning , but will not
IIIwrite the history of it .
Sue brought in various plans of other communities that the Committee
could refer to for organizational purposes . She has not had a chance to
look through them . The basic information like table of contents , etc .
w ould be helpful . Alex suggested that the two professionals , Sue and Gary ,
each be in charge of narrative and overlays . Ruth was volunteered to be
t he editor . Everyone agreed unanimously .
The next meeting is October 19 , 1993 at the Town Hall . The meeting
adjourned at 9 : 00 PM .