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INDEX OF 2015 RESOLUTIONS
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INDEX OF 2015 RESOLUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1
JANUARY 7, 2015 – ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ............................................................................................. 8
*Resolution #1- Monthly Board Meeting Dates ................................................................................................. 8
*Resolution #2- Designation of Media ................................................................................................................ 8
*Resolution #3- Review of Claims ....................................................................................................................... 8
*Resolution #4- Minutes ................................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution #5- Mileage ................................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution #6- Petty Cash ............................................................................................................................... 10
*Resolution #7- Crime Coverage ....................................................................................................................... 11
*Resolution #8- Financial Report ...................................................................................................................... 11
*Resolution #9- Financial Reconciliations ......................................................................................................... 11
*Resolution #10- Designation of Financial Institution ...................................................................................... 12
*Resolution #11- Financial Audit ...................................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution #12- Procurement Policy ............................................................................................................... 12
*Resolution #13- Establishment of Pay Periods and Salaries ........................................................................... 13
*Resolution #14- Establishment of Pay Rates ................................................................................................... 13
*Resolution #15- Time records ......................................................................................................................... 14
*Resolution #16- Town Board Liaisons ............................................................................................................. 15
*Resolution #17- Town Board appointments ................................................................................................... 16
*Resolution #18- Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals Appointments .............................................. 17
*Resolution #19- Appointment of Attorney for the Town................................................................................ 18
*Resolution #20- Information Technology Services ......................................................................................... 19
*Resolution #21- Cleaning Contract .................................................................................................................. 19
*Resolution #22- Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 19
*Resolution #23- Policies- General ................................................................................................................... 20
*Resolution #24- Americans with Disabilities Act ............................................................................................. 20
*Resolution #25- Records (Resolution/Motion Index System) ......................................................................... 20
*Resolution #26- Records Retention Policy ...................................................................................................... 21
*Resolution #27- Records Access Officer .......................................................................................................... 21
*Resolution #28- Gifts ....................................................................................................................................... 21
*Resolution #29- Minutes of the Org. Mtg. ...................................................................................................... 22
*Resolution #30- Highway Agreements ............................................................................................................ 22
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*Resolution #31- Appointment of Delegates to the Association of Towns Mtg. ............................................. 23
*Resolution #32- Payment of Contracts ........................................................................................................... 23
*Resolution #33- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 24
*Resolution #34- To Join a Coalition of Municipalities Against Storage of LPG Gas Under Seneca Lake Seeking
Representation by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) ................................................................ 24
*Resolution #35- Authorization to Sign Stormwater Contract ......................................................................... 25
*Resolution #36- Budget Modifications ............................................................................................................ 25
*Resolution #37- Reimbursing Stormwater Costs ............................................................................................ 27
*Resolution #38- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 28
JANUARY 27, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING .............................................................................. 28
*Resolution #39- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 28
*Resolution #40- Record of Activities ............................................................................................................... 28
*Resolution #41- Authorization of Supervisor to Submit Trails Grant .............................................................. 29
*Resolution #42- Temporary Leadership Appointment.................................................................................... 30
*Resolution #43- Rescindment of Resolution 2015-35 ..................................................................................... 30
*Resolution #44- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 30
*Resolution #45- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 30
*Resolution #46- Approval of Budget Modifications ........................................................................................ 31
FEBRUARY 10, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................. 32
*Resolution #47- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 32
*Resolution #48- Submitting Comments to the Public Service Commission for R.E.V. (Reforming the Energy
Vision) ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
*Resolution #49- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 34
*Resolution #50- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 34
FEBRUARY 24, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................ 35
*Resolution #51- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 35
*Resolution #52- Acceptance of General Code Manuscript ............................................................................. 35
*Resolution #53- Selection for On-call Engineering Services and Contract Authorization ............................... 35
*Resolution #54- Fee for Use of Credit Cards to Make Payments to Town ...................................................... 36
*Resolution #55- Appointment of TTHM Working Group ................................................................................ 37
*Resolution #56- Allocation of Interest ............................................................................................................ 38
*Resolution #57- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 38
March 10, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................... 38
*Resolution #58- Approval of Meeting Agenda ................................................................................................ 38
*Resolution #59- Approval of Cooperative Extension Contract ....................................................................... 39
*Resolution #60- Setting Public Hearing for Appropriation of Bridge Funds ................................................... 39
*Resolution #61- Rescheduling EMS Lakeshore public information meeting scheduled for March 21, 2015 . 39
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*Resolution #62- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 40
*Resolution #63- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 40
MARCH 21, 2015 – SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING- EMS on the Lakeshore (no resolutions) ................... 41
MARCH 24, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................. 41
*Resolution #64- Approval of Meeting Agenda ................................................................................................ 41
*Resolution #65- Approval of Appropriation from the Bridge Repair Reserve ................................................ 41
*Resolution #66- Amendment to the Ag Committee Resolution ..................................................................... 41
*Resolution #67- Appointment of Alternate Representative to Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium Board of Directors......................................................................................................... 42
APRIL 14, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ..................................................................................... 42
*Resolution #68- Approval of Meeting Agenda ................................................................................................ 42
*Resolution #69- Declaring Surplus Equipment ................................................................................................ 43
*Resolution #70- Authorizing the Highway Superintendent to Purchase a Vehicle ......................................... 43
*Resolution #71- Referral to Planning Board for Proposed Open Development Area Pursuant to Town Law
Section 280a ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
*Resolution #72- Encroachment Resolution (with property neighboring the Town Hall) ............................... 44
*Resolution #73- Budget Modifications ............................................................................................................ 45
*Resolution #74- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 45
*Resolution #75- Distribution of Late Fees on taxes ........................................................................................ 46
*Resolution #76- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 46
APRIL 28, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................... 46
*Resolution #77- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 46
*Resolution #78- Authorization to sign Contract with MRB ............................................................................. 47
*Resolution #79- Amending the Personnel Policy ............................................................................................ 47
*Resolution #80- Tax Cap Savings ..................................................................................................................... 47
*Resolution #81- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 49
MAY 12, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING ...................................................................................... 49
*Resolution #82- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 49
*Resolution #83- Approval of Claims ................................................................................................................ 49
*Resolution #84- Zoning changes for General Code ......................................................................................... 50
*Resolution #85- Solar Tompkins HeatSmart Program..................................................................................... 50
*Resolution #86- Approval of Minutes ............................................................................................................. 51
MAY 26, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 51
*Resolution #87- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 51
*Resolution #88- Potential Purchase of Property in Foreclosure ..................................................................... 52
*Resolution #89- Approval of Accounting Software Purchase ......................................................................... 52
*Resolution #90- Approval of NYSERDA Contract............................................................................................. 53
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*Resolution #91- Authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Trails Grant .............................................................. 53
*Resolution #92- Urging the New York State Assembly to Adopt A2177-A Amending the NYS Tax Law to
Establish a Tax Credit For the Purchase and Installation of Geothermal Energy Systems (Id #5635) .............. 53
*Resolution #93- Supporting a Single-Payer Approach to Health Care In New York State .............................. 54
*Resolution #94- Approval of Minutes of 5/12 ................................................................................................ 56
JUNE 9, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .......................................................................................... 57
*Resolution #95- Approval of Agenda .............................................................................................................. 57
*Resolution #96- Clarifying TTHM Options ....................................................................................................... 57
*Resolution #97- Planning Board Member Appointment ................................................................................ 58
*Resolution #98- Request For Planning Board Report On Proposed Open Development Area (Town Law
Section 280(A)) .................................................................................................................................................. 59
*Resolution #-99- Tax Cap Override – Set Public Hearing ................................................................................ 59
*Resolution #100- Approval of Minutes ........................................................................................................... 59
*Resolution #101- Budget Modifcations........................................................................................................... 60
*Resolution #102- Approval of Claims .............................................................................................................. 60
JUNE 23, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING ....................................................................................... 60
*Resolution #103- Approval of Agenda ............................................................................................................ 60
*Resolution #104- SEQR for Establishing an Open Development Area For Tax Parcel Numbers 18.-1-19.21,
18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, And 18.-1-19.8. ................................................. 61
*Resolution #105- Establishing An Open Development Area For Tax Parcel Numbers 18.-1-19.21, 18.-1-
19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, And 18.-1-19.8. ........................................................... 61
*Resolution #106- Local Law #1 Of 2015: To Override The Tax Levy Limit Established In General Municipal
Law §3- C ........................................................................................................................................................... 63
*Resolution #107- Approval of Minutes ........................................................................................................... 64
JULY 14, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ......................................................................................... 64
*Resolution #108- Approval of Agenda ............................................................................................................ 64
*Resolution #109- Approval of Claims .............................................................................................................. 65
*Resolution #110- Authorizing a letter to advocate for geo-thermal tax credit .............................................. 65
*Resolution #111- Adjusting the water rate for Water District 3 ..................................................................... 65
*Resolution #112- Approval of the 2015 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the
Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium ................................................................ 66
*Resolution #113- Appointing A Committee To Select A Planning Firm To Assist With Grant To Update Zoning
........................................................................................................................................................................... 67
*Resolution #114- Approval Of Additional Savings Account ............................................................................ 68
*Resolution #115- Comment On Time Warner And Charter Communication Merger .................................... 68
*Resolution #116- Authorizing A Letter In Support Of A Grant Application For Stormwater Conveyance
System Mapping ................................................................................................................................................ 68
*Resolution #117- Approval of Minutes ........................................................................................................... 69
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AUGUST 11, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING .................................................................................. 69
*Resolution #118- Approval of Agenda ............................................................................................................ 69
*Resolution #119- GENERAL CODE – review of final content ........................................................................... 70
*Resolution #120- Cancellation of 8/25 meeting ............................................................................................. 70
*Resolution #121- Authorizing Due Diligence Re: Possible Acceptance of Donated Land ............................... 70
*Resolution #122- Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Submit An Application To The Environmental
Facilities Corporation (EFC): .............................................................................................................................. 71
*Resolution #123- Appointing A New Planning Board Member ....................................................................... 72
*Resolution #124- Adjusting Water Rate For Water District 4 And Bulk Buyers Of Water .............................. 72
*Resolution #125- To Adjust The Hours Of The Bookkeeper/Deputy Supervisor ............................................ 73
*Resolution #126- Approval of Minutes: 7/14 .................................................................................................. 73
*Resolution #127- Approval of Claims .............................................................................................................. 73
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................... 74
*Resolution #128- Approval of Meeting Agenda .............................................................................................. 74
*Resolution #129- Sending fee schedule to General Code ............................................................................... 74
*Resolution #130- Appointing Pete Angie to the Planning Board .................................................................... 74
*Resolution #131- Approve Availability Of Additional Health Care Plans For 2016 ......................................... 75
*Resolution #132- Proclaiming Seal The Cracks – Climate Offset Week .......................................................... 75
*Resolution #133- Williamson Contract for bookkeeping ................................................................................ 76
*Resolution #134- Approval of Minutes: 8/11 & 8/20...................................................................................... 76
*Resolution #135- Approval of Budget Modifications ...................................................................................... 77
*Resolution #136- Approval of Claims .............................................................................................................. 77
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 – TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................................. 77
*Resolution #137: Approval of Agenda ............................................................................................................ 77
*Resolution #138 - set public hearing for LL NO. 2: Codification of Local Laws ............................................... 78
*Resolution #139: Solar Regulations................................................................................................................. 78
*Resolution #140: Set Dates to Review the 2016 Budget................................................................................. 79
*Resolution #141: Approval of Minutes ........................................................................................................... 79
OCTOBER 13, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses ....................................................................... 79
*Resolution #142: approval of meeting agenda ............................................................................................... 79
*Resolution #143: authorization to purchase highway equipment .................................................................. 80
*Resolution #144: request for speed limit reduction ....................................................................................... 80
*Resolution #145: set public hearing for Solar Energy zoning .......................................................................... 81
*Resolution #146: appointing a new alternate to the planning board ............................................................. 81
*Resolution #147: appointment of steering committee for zoning update ..................................................... 81
*Resolution #149: Environmental Contamination measures request .............................................................. 82
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*Resolution #150: resolution to encourage an increase in county youth funding ........................................... 84
*Resolution #151: budget modifications .......................................................................................................... 84
*Resolution #152: approval of minutes ........................................................................................................... 85
*Resolution #153: approval of claims ............................................................................................................... 85
OCTOBER 19, 2015 – SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses ........................................................ 86
*Resolution #154: accept preliminary budget .................................................................................................. 86
*Resolution #155: Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget ................................................................................ 86
*Resolution #156a: Mr. Goldman moved to cancel the budget meeting on 10/22. ........................................ 86
OCTOBER 27, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses ....................................................................... 87
*Resolution #156b: approval of meeting agenda ............................................................................................. 87
*Resolution #157: SEQR codification of local laws ........................................................................................... 87
*Resolution #158: a resolution adopting local law 2 of 2015: .......................................................................... 88
*Resolution #159: adoption of fee schedule .................................................................................................... 88
*Resolution #160: correcting the resolution of authorization to purchase highway equipment: ................... 89
*Resolution #161: request to county for speed limit reductions on Searsburg and Halseyville rds: ............... 89
*Resolution #162: authorization to sign contract with Williamson Law .......................................................... 90
*Resolution #163: authorizing deputy clerk pay rate ....................................................................................... 90
*Resolution #164: recognizing Patty Halloran’s service ................................................................................... 90
*Resolution #165: setting a joint public hearing on the fire/EMS budget ....................................................... 91
*Resolution #166: budget modifications .......................................................................................................... 91
*Resolution #167: approval of minutes ............................................................................................................ 91
*Resolution #168: Adoption of Preliminary Budget ......................................................................................... 92
NOVEMBER 10, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses ................................................................... 92
*Resolution #169 Approval Of Meeting Agenda............................................................................................... 92
*Resolution #170: Budget Modifications .......................................................................................................... 93
*Resolution #171: Approval Of Claims .............................................................................................................. 94
*Resolution #172: Approval Of Letter Of Intent To Purchase Water Truck ..................................................... 94
*Resolution #173: Resolution To Adopt The 2016 Budget ............................................................................... 95
*Resolution #174: Resolution Of The Ulysses Town Board Making Seqr Determination For Local Law No. 3 Of
2015: A Local Law To Amend The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses, Chapter 212, To Add Solar Energy Systems
Definitions, Allowances In Zoning Districts And Standards .............................................................................. 95
*Resolution #175: Ag Committee – Revision To The Number Of Committee Members.................................. 96
*Resolution #176: Renewal Of Police Contract With Village Of Trumansburg ................................................. 98
*Resolution #177: Approval Of Minutes: 10/27, 10/27 Ph On Budget, 10/27 Ph On General Code ............... 99
*Resolution #178: Cancelling December Meeting Date ................................................................................... 99
*Resolution #179: Resolution Authorizing Distribution Of Local Laws By Email ............................................ 100
*Resolution #180: Engage Attorney As Municipal Prosecutor ....................................................................... 100
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*Resolution #181: Resolution To Authorize Town Supervisor To Sign Non-Disclosure Confidentiality
Agreement With Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation ............................................................................................... 101
November 24, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses ................................................................... 101
*Resolution #182: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................... 101
*Resolution #183: A Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 3 Of 2015 To Amend The Code Of The Town Of
Ulysses, Chapter 212 To Add Solar Energy Systems Definitions, Allowances In Zoning Districts And Standards
......................................................................................................................................................................... 102
*Resolution #184: Letter Of Support For Community Choice Aggregation .................................................... 103
*Resolution #185: Authorization For A Signator For Town Checks ................................................................ 103
*Resolution #186: Approval Of Minutes: 11/10 Ph On Solar Local Law, 11/10 ............................................. 103
DECEMBER 8, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF ULYSSES ............................................................... 104
*Resolution #187: Approval of Meeting Agenda ............................................................................................ 104
*Resolution #188: Approving Letter Of Engagement With Accounting Firm For Audit Of Town Finances .... 104
*Resolution #189: Authorization For Grant Application Submission To Design Connect .............................. 105
*Resolution #190: Temporary Appointment Of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer .................... 105
*Resolution #191: Amendments To The Personnel Policy ............................................................................. 106
*Resolution #192: Organizational Meeting Date ............................................................................................ 106
*Resolution #193: December Meeting Dates ................................................................................................. 106
*Resolution #194: Budget Modifications ........................................................................................................ 107
*Resolution #195: Approval Of Claims ............................................................................................................ 107
*Resolution #196: Setting Pay Rate For Code Enforcement Officer ............................................................... 107
DECEMBER 14, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF ULYSSES ............................................................. 108
*Resolution #197: Approval Of Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................... 108
*Resolution #198: Amendments To The Personnel Policy ............................................................................. 108
*Resolution #199: Approval Of Medicare Supplemental Plan ........................................................................ 108
*Resolution #200: Another Amendment To The Personnel Policy ................................................................. 109
*Resolution #201: Fire Contract Approval ...................................................................................................... 109
*Resolution #202: EMS Contract Approval ..................................................................................................... 110
*Resolution #203: Creating The Position Of Water Distribution Operator Trainee ....................................... 111
*Resolution #204: Appointment Of Water Distribution Operator Trainee .................................................... 112
*Resolution #205: Relevy Of Delinquent Water Fees ..................................................................................... 112
*Resolution #206: Authorization Of Supervisor To Sign Credit Card Agreement For On-Line Tax Payments 113
*Resolution #207: Approval Of Minutes ......................................................................................................... 113
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JANUARY 7, 2015 – ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
*Resolution #1- Monthly Board Meeting Dates
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: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #2- Designation of 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.
NOTE: It was also suggested that the Trumansburg Free Press be alerted to important things.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #3- Review of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board will use the following procedure for review and audit of the monthly claims
before presentation for Board approval at the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Ulysses Town Board:
1. Invoices are received in the Town Clerk's Office, through the mail, electronically, or personally delivered.
2. Town Clerk obtains approval of the expense, which is evidenced on the voucher cover sheet with the initials
or signature of the department head or person who gave rise to the claim. The Town Clerk or the department
head also indicates on the invoice the general ledger account that should be charged for the expense and
checks to see that each invoice is properly itemized, mathematically accurate, and contains sufficient detail to
ensure that the Board members auditing the claim can determine whether the proposed payment is proper
and just.
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3. Town Clerk gives invoices to the Bookkeeper who inputs the invoices into the accounting software and
produces a listing of all vouchers (Abstract of Vouchers, or, Voucher Report) for Town Board approval at the
Regular Monthly meeting. The Bookkeeper keeps an updated file of claims to be audited before the meeting,
which the Town Board members can access. All claims to be submitted for approval by Board vote at the
Regular Meeting shall, if at all possible, be processed and in the file of claims by the end of the day on the
Monday before the Regular Meeting.
4. In addition to the Supervisor, a sub-committee of 2 Town Board members will audit the vouchers on behalf
of the full board. Any other Town Board members who wish to audit the claims may to do so as well. The sub-
committee rotates every 6 months (January to June, July to December) with Nancy Zahler and Rich Goldman
serving from January to June and John Hertzler and Dave Kerness serving from July to December. Sub-
committee members will initial each voucher cover sheet after review. Any questions should be brought to the
attention of the Town Supervisor or Bookkeeper.
5. Audit by the Town Board does not have to happen all at once. Invoices will be entered throughout the
month and can be approved periodically throughout the month. All claims shall be audited by board members
by 5 p.m. on the day of the Regular Board meeting if at all possible.
6. The Bookkeeper produces a final Abstract of Vouchers the day of the Town Board meeting.
7. After the Town Board votes to approve payment of the claims, the Town Clerk signs the Abstract of
Vouchers and the Bookkeeper cuts checks.
8. Supervisor signs checks. Checks are given to the Clerk’s office and should be double-checked for accuracy
against the abstract before mailing.
9. Invoices are then filed by vendor by the Town Clerk, with the most recent payment in front of the file.
All claims must be approved for payment by the Town Board except for: (1) fixed salaries or compensation for
services of offices or employees regularly engaged at agreed wages by the hour, day, week, or year; (2)
principal or interest on indebtedness; (3) amounts becoming due on lawful contracts; (4) certain welfare
payments (Town Law 125 & Social Services Law 86); (5) payments made pursuant to a court order; (6)
mandatory payments to the State Comptroller for retirement.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay in advance of audit of claims for
utilities, postage, and approved contractual agreements which if delayed may result in loss of discounts, the
accrual of service charges, or cancellation of service. All such claims shall be presented at the next regular
meeting, as per Town Law section 118.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
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*Resolution #4- 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. At a minimum, all minutes shall
include all formal motions.
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. Kerness
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #5- Mileage
BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.575 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. Kerness
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #6- Petty Cash
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk and the Court Clerk’s petty cash funds are each $300 for 2015.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
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*Resolution #7- Crime Coverage
BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime coverage for Town officials, appointees and employees is hereby
approved:
Money inside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Money outside premises $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Forgery and alteration $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Employee Theft - Per Loss $50,000 ($2,500 deductible)
Excess Coverage:
Deputy Supervisor $650,000
Supervisor $650,000
Tax Collector/Town Clerk $650,000
Includes Faithful Performance
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #8- 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 time for filing the AUD is extended
60 days by the State Comptroller, the Supervisor’s time for filing a copy of the AUD with the Town Clerk is
extended for a like period.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #9- Financial Reconciliations
BE IT RESOLVED the Town follow the recommendation of auditor Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickleson and
Company and have the Supervisor or Bookkeeper review the reconciliation of the Town Clerk’s bank
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statements and the Town Clerk’s office review the reconciliation of the Supervisor’s bank statements in order
to safeguard the town’s finances.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #10- Designation of Financial Institution
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk and the Court Clerk’s petty cash funds are each $300 for 2015.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #11- Financial Audit
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will do the Annual Audit of the books for each
department on January 15th, 2015 at 8 a.m.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #12- Procurement Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Procurement policy as adopted on November 17, 2010 is the ruling document
for purchases. The Town Clerk will direct all department heads and Town Board members to review the
Procurement Policy.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #13- 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 & Deputy Historian
Voucher: contractual workers and all others not listed above
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #14- Establishment of Pay Rates
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby establishes the following pay rates for employees and elected
officials in 2015. If necessary to appoint a new employee or replace an elected official during the year of 2015,
the Town Board will establish a salary commensurate with the experience and availability of funds:
Position 2015 Budgeted
Appropriation
Hourly rate if
applicable
Town Board
Supervisor $16,238 -
Budget Officer $15,808 -
Second Deputy Supervisor $32,240 $20.00
Bookkeeper $20,800 $20.00
Councilperson $4,283 each -
Clerk
Town Clerk $49,612 -
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Deputy Town Clerk $33,950 $19.91
Court
Town Justice $16,599 each -
Court Clerk $40,085 -
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code $31,564 -
Deputy Enforcement Officer $15,000 $19.18
Zoning Officer $28,005 -
Planner $28,005 -
Planning and Zoning Clerk $5,000 $16.00
Planning and BZA Chairs $200 each
Planning and BZA Members $100 each
Highway
Highway Superintendent $61,088 -
Deputy Highway Superintendent multiple budget lines $22.62
Highway Machine Equipment Operators
Laborer
multiple budget lines
multiple budget lines
$18.84 - $20.47
$13.70
Water
Water Distrib. & Maintenance Operator $15,500 $18.84
Water District Laborer $4,800 $18.84
History
Historian $1000 -
Deputy Historian $500 -
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas absent
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #15- Time records
BE IT RESOLVED that all hourly employees shall turn in a Town of Ulysses time card by the end of the last day
of the pay period recording regular and overtime hours in accordance with the personnel policy.
Salaried employees, and elected officials wishing to participate in the town’s benefits programs, 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
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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.
Employee Employee Supervisor
Supervisor Rotating Town Board member
Second Deputy Supervisor Town Supervisor
Bookkeeper Town Supervisor
Deputy Town Clerk Town Clerk
Court Clerk Town Justices
Enforcement Officer for Building Code Town Supervisor
Deputy Enforcement Officer Enforcement Officer
Zoning Officer/Planner Town Supervisor
Planning and Zoning Clerk Zoning Officer/Planner
Deputy Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent
Highway Machine Equipment Operators
Laborer
Highway Superintendent
Water Distribution & Maintenance
Operator
Town Supervisor
Water District Laborer Water Distribution and Maintenance
Operator
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #16- Town Board 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:
2014 2015
A. Highway Department Mr. Kerness Mr. Kerness
B. Trumansburg Village Board of Trustees Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler
C. Personnel Mr. Kerness Mr. Kerness
D. Health Insurance Consortium Board Mr. Goldman Ms. Zahler
E. Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals Members will rotate Mr. Goldman, Mr. Kerness
(alternate)
F. Village Fire Department Mr. Hertzler Mr. Hertzler
G. County and other Emergency Management Mr. Hertzler Ms. Wright
H. Town Court Mr. Goldman Mr. Kerness
I. Trumansburg Ulysses Youth Commission Ms. Zahler Ms. Zahler
J. EMS Billing Oversight Committee N/A Ms. Zahler, Mr. Hertzler
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K. Village EMS N/A Ms. Zahler
L. Joint Sidewalk Committee N/A Ms. Thomas, Ms. Wright
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #17- 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:
Title 2014 2015
Planning Board Chairperson John Wertis John Wertis
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 (EMC)
John Hertzler John Hertzler
Tompkins County Water Resources Council (WRC) Bill George & Darby Kiley Bill George & Darby
Kiley
Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Stormwater Officer Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Trumansburg Ulysses Youth Commission Reps Sharon Bilotta & Andrea
Murray
Sharon Bilotta &
Andrea Murray
Recreation Partnership representative Durand VanDoren Durand VanDoren
Tompkins County Youth Services Board Nancy Zahler working on this
with TCYS Director
(vacant)
Ithaca/Tompkins County Transportation
Council Planning Committee
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Ithaca/Tompkins County Transportation
Council Policy Committee
Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Tompkins County Council of Governments Liz Thomas / Nancy Zahler Liz Thomas / Nancy
Zahler
Tompkins County Area Development (vacant) (vacant)
Fair Board liaison John Hertzler John Hertzler
Historian and Deputy Historian John Wertis, Michelle Mitrani John Wertis, Michelle
Mitrani
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Water District Advisory Board Chairperson Diane Hillman Diane Hillman
Tompkins County Animal Control Liz Thomas Liz Thomas
Cayuga Lake Water Shed Intermunicipal Org. Darby Kiley Darby Kiley
Trumansburg Chamber of Commerce Nancy Zahler/Rich Goldman
(alt)
Nancy Zahler/Rich
Goldman (alt)
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #18- Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals Appointments
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 2014 may be either replaced or
reappointed. The following members being reappointed for 2015:
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 …… 12/31/2019
STEPHEN MORREALE
Phone: 387-3816
Sjm11@cornell.edu
5360 Pine Ridge Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/28/2015 12/31/2015
DAVID MEANS
Phone: 387-5011
popmeans@yahoo.com
26 Prospect St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014 6/4/2014 12/31/2016
ANDREW HILLMAN
Phone: 351-7085
andrew.hillman@davey.com
3315 Swamp College Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/28/2015 2/6/2014 12/31/2018
CHERYL THOMPSON (alternate)
Phone: 387-4123
cherylthompsonarchitect@gmail.co
m
3112 Perry City Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014
12/17/2014 12/31/2015
PLANNING BOARD (5 year term)
JOHN WERTIS, Chair
Phone : 387- 4331
BWWFarmtoday@aol.com
8144 Searsburg Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/8/2015 12/31/2019
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SARAH ADAMS
Phone : 387-5696 H
sarahadams85@gmail.com
4 Falls Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
2/8/2011
2/2011 12/31/2015
DAVID DIAZ
Phone : 220-3046
Dmdiaz73@hotmail.com
35 Elm St., Apt. 2
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014 12/15/2014 12/31/2017
DAVID BLAKE
Phone : 387-5428
Davidblake73@gmail.com
2057 Trumansburg Rd
Trumansburg NY 14886
5/13/2014 5/14/2014
12/31/2016
ANDY RICE
Phone : 387-5446/216-5780
andrewrcss@rackercenters.org
5360 Rice Road
Trumansburg NY 14886
1/28/2014 2/4/2014 12/31/2018
CRAIG SALINO (alternate)
Phone : 280-9039
Csalino48@gmail.com
50A Cayuga St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
12/9/2014 1/20/2015 12/31/2015
LOUIS DIPIETRO (Clerk)
Phone: (716)307-2096
Dipietro.louis@gmail.com
88 W. Main St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
11/12/2014 11/25/2014
12/31/2015
Darby Kiley, Environmental
Planner/Zoning Officer
Ulysses.planner@gmail.com
N/A N/A N/A
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #19- Appointment of Attorney for the Town
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 2015 Addendum to Retainer Agreement which sets hourly fees for billing at $200
(Attorney) and $130, (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 2015.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #20- Information Technology Services
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Information Technologies
2015 contract with Jeff Burns at the rate of $45/hour.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #21- Cleaning Contract
Be it resolved that the Town of Ulysses enter into a cleaning contract between the Town of Ulysses and
Radhika “Vanessa” Zavatski 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 $440 per month.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #22- 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 2015 contract.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #23- Policies- General
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 or elected official shall sign the Code of
Ethics form documenting that they have reviewed and understand the policy.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #24- Americans with Disabilities Act
BE IT RESOLVED any individual having any special needs and wishing to attend a meeting please advise the
Town Clerk of the special requirements at least one week prior to the meeting (ADA).
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #25- Records (Resolution/Motion Index System)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will continue with the Resolution/Motion Index System initiated in 2009,
identifying the Resolution/Motion number, date approved, and Title. This index of resolutions will be updated
at least quarterly.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will send a final electronic version of each certified resolution to the
Town Board and place the final version on the Town’s file sharing network and on the website.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #26- Records Retention Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU-1, issued pursuant to Article 57-A of
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law and containing legal minimum retention periods for municipal government
records, is hereby adopted for use by all municipal officers in disposing of municipal government records listed
therein.
In accordance with Article 57-A:
(1) Only those records will be disposed of that are described in Records Retention and Disposition Schedule
MU-1 after they have met the minimum retention period prescribed therein.
(2) Only those records will be disposed of that do not have sufficient administrative fiscal, legal or historical
value to merit retention beyond established time periods.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #27- Records Access Officer
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk, Carissa Parlato as Records Access Officer
with the backup Records Access Officer of Michelle E. Wright.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #28- 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 bonuses, donations, or
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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. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #29- Minutes of the Org. Mtg.
BE IT RESOLVED that any and all of these Organizational Resolutions be and remain subject to amendment
throughout the year by the Town Board.
The Town Clerk shall provide a certified copy of the finalized Organizational Meeting minutes and any
amended versions to all Town Board members, and place the most recent version on the web under Meeting
Minutes.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #30- Highway Agreements
WHEREAS, Highway Law #142-d allows co-operative agreements for highway services and sharing of labor,
equipment and supplies; and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G allows and encourages municipal co-operations, by joint or
contract basis, performance of powers and duties among themselves; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed beneficial to the Town of Ulysses to allow for shared highway agreements of
equipment and services with other nearby municipal highway departments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor pursuant to
Highway Law #283 to enter into agreements for shared services and equipment with other municipalities and
authorize, within existing budget constraints, the Town’s Highway Superintendent pursuant to Highway Law
#284 to take such action to implement said agreements consistent with Town highway needs and availability,
and maintain sufficient liability coverage to protect the town in such joint efforts.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #31- Appointment of Delegates to the Association of Towns Mtg.
RESOLVED that the Town’s delegate to the Annual Association of Town’s Meeting shall be Liz Thomas and the
alternate delegate shall be John Hertzler. Further
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the attendance of any Town Officer at this meeting and the
payment of the actual and necessary expenses to do so.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
*Resolution #32- Payment of Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Town Board contracts for the following and authorizes the Town Supervisor to pay for and
sign contracts for the following:
SPCA for Dog Control $18,134
Gadabout $2,000
Foodnet $2,250
Trumansburg Senior Citizens $850
Ulysses Philomathic Library $14,000
Tompkins County Recreation Partnership $7,970
Ulysses Historical Society $700
Community Science Institute $5,718
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $1,000
Jacksonville Community Park $3,000
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/7/15
JANUARY 13, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #33- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 13, 2015 with the addition of the
Stormwater Contract, and moving Claims and Budget Modifications to the end.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/13/15
*Resolution #34- To Join a Coalition of Municipalities Against Storage of LPG Gas Under
Seneca Lake Seeking Representation by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
TO JOIN COALITION OF MUNICIPALITIES AGAINST STORAGE OF LPG GAS UNDER SENECA LAKE SEEKING
REPRESENTATION BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
WHEREAS the storage of liquid petroleum and natural gas immediately adjacent to Seneca Lake in long
abandoned solution mined salt caverns has been proposed and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses is keenly aware of the potential environmental
consequences to Seneca Lake that could result from any accidental leakage, mishandling and pressurization of
such fossil fuels, and
WHEREAS the Town Board deems it unacceptable to put at risk the water supply of over 100,000 Finger Lakes
residents, and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses borders Cayuga Lake and is thus keenly aware of threats to drinking water and
to recreational uses of the Finger Lakes, and
WHEREAS the Seneca County Board of Supervisors approved resolution #34-13, opposing this proposal in early
2013 and has since been joined in opposition by 12 neighboring municipalities in the Finger Lakes region, and
WHEREAS, Finger Lakes LPG Storage, LLC, a subsidiary of Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP, has proposed to
construct and operate a new underground LPG storage facility for the storage and distribution of propane and
butane on a portion of a 576-acre site located west of Seneca Lake in the Town of Reading, Schuyler County;
and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses (“the Town Board”) approved Resolution 2014-93 on April
8, 2014 opposing this proposal;
WHEREAS, the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host an issues conference for the
Finger Lakes LPG Storage, LLC's proposed liquid propane gas (LPG) storage facility on February 12, 2015 for the
purpose of determining if there are any significant and substantive issues that require an adjudicatory hearing;
and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has agreed to represent at no charge, a coalition of
interested municipalities that stand against proposal, by filing a Petition for Party Status and represent the
coalition of municipalities at the issues conference at no cost to Seneca County; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize NRDC to represent the Town of Ulysses, at no charge,
as a member of a coalition of municipalities against the proposal for the storage and distribution of propane
and butane in Seneca Lake, in a Petition for Party Status for the DEC Issues Conference in February 2015 and
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the supervisor to sign a representation agreement with the
NRDC.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/13/15
*Resolution #35- Authorization to Sign Stormwater Contract
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into the
annual contract with the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District for services related to
stormwater management.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/13/15
*Resolution #36- Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves budget modifications as indicated below, provided on
1/13/15:
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A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS increase 1,965.00
2014 original budget estimate calculation did not reflect the accurate weekly hours
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS decrease 601.75
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 1,363.25
A1220.4 Supervisor CE increase 206.80
Credit card fees from Clerk’s office
A1410.4 Clerk CE decrease 206.80
A1410.11 Deputy Town Clerk PS increase 1,586.67
2014 costs exceeding estimates
A1410.1 Town Clerk PS decrease 720.10
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 866.57
A5132.4 Highway Barn CE increase 27.20
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 27.20
A9060.8 Medical/Dental Insurance increase 5,319.61
Exceeding 2014 estimates
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 2246.17
A1620.2 Town Hall EQ decrease 3073.44
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B3620.4 Safety Inspection CE increase 241.18
Training for Alex and cell phone payment
B3620.2 Safety Inspection EQ decrease 241.18
From the unpurchased truck
B9060.8 Medical Insurance increase 1,480.45
Exceeding 2014 estimates
B3620.2 Safety Inspection EQ decrease 1,480.45
From the unpurchased truck
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA5130.1 Machinery PS increase 8,737.92
Old equipment broke down
DA5140.1 Brush and Weeds PS decrease 3240.91
DA5142.1 Snow Removal PS decrease 535.78
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DA5148.1 Snow Removal OG PS decrease 535.76
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 4,425.47
DA9030.8 Social Security increase 1180.41
Due to increase in payroll salary budget line
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 1180.41
DB9060.8 Medical Insurance increase 3,489.95
Exceeding 2014 estimates
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 3,489.95
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DB5110.1 Highway Maintenance PS increase 1,859.52
Old equipment broke down
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 1,859.52
DB9030 Social Security increase 137.86
Due to increase in payroll salary budget line
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 137.86
DB9060 Medical Insurance increase 3,541.01
Exceeding 2014 estimates
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 3,541.01
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted 1/13/15
*Resolution #37- Reimbursing Stormwater Costs
Mr. Kerness made a motion to bill back fifty percent of all the costs incurred to date for stormwater violations.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Ms. Zahler commented that in the future, all those in violation of the stormwater regulations
should be advised that they may be billed for costs incurred in assuring compliance.
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/13/15
*Resolution #38- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payments of claims for 2014 vouchers 1-35 in the
amount of $52,288.50, and for 2015, claims # 1-7 in the amount of $24,850.54.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/13/15
JANUARY 27, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #39- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for January 27, 2015 with the additions of:
Mr. Kerness’ proposal, an executive session, budget modifications (along with claims for approval), the
discussion of storm water and recommendations for the Planning Board’s work plan.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #40- Record of Activities
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses-(location code 30607) hereby establishes the following work days for
these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time
keeping records or their record of activities.
Title Std
work
day
Name Last
4 of
ss.#
Reg.
#
Current term Particip
ates in
time-
keeping
ROA result
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system
(yes/no)
Elected officials
Town Supervisor 6 Elizabeth Thomas 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 27.36
Town Clerk 8 Carissa Parlato 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 22.09
Highway
Superintendent
8 James Meeker 1/1/14-12/31/17 No 24.86
Town Judge 6 Thomas Schlee 1/1/13-12/31/16 No 18.67
Appointed
officials
Court Clerk 8 Angela Champion 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes
Deputy Town
Clerk
6.2 Patricia Halloran 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes
Deputy Highway
Superintendent
8 David Reynolds 1/1/15-12/31/15 Yes
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #41- Authorization of Supervisor to Submit Trails Grant
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit a grant
application for up to $50,000 to the Tompkins County Tourism Grant Program to create a comprehensive
website of hiking, biking and ski trail information that will link the multiple trails throughout the County
together for ease of use by both tourists and local residents. Also,
RESOLVED that there will be no cash or direct monetary component of this grant expected from the Town of
Ulysses, only the in-kind contribution of the Town Supervisor’s time.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion- Ms. Zahler asked for clarification on financials and Ms. Thomas’ time commitment. Ms. Thomas
responded.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
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*Resolution #42- Temporary Leadership Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints Rich Goldman to take the role of
leadership of the town February 5 to 8; and Dave Kerness from February 15 to 18, 2015 during the absence of
both the Town Supervisor and the First Deputy Supervisor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #43- Rescindment of Resolution 2015-35
Ms. Zahler moved to rescind Resolution 2015-35, rescinding the action on charges related to stormwater
control until the board can reassess policies and procedures relating to applicant chargebacks.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #44- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes for 12/18/14 and 1/7/14 as edited by Ms.
Thomas.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #45- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve vouchers 1-4 in the amount of $15,421.03.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
*Resolution #46- Approval of Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve budget modifications as follows:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS increase 1,965.00
2014 original budget estimate calculation did not reflect the accurate weekly hours
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS decrease 601.75
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 1,363.25
A1220.4 Supervisor CE increase 206.80
Credit card fees from Clerk’s office
A1410.4 Clerk CE decrease 206.80
A1410.11 Deputy Town Clerk PS increase 1,586.67
2014 costs exceeding estimates
A1410.1 Town Clerk PS decrease 720.10
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 866.57
A5132.4 Highway Barn CE increase 27.20
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 27.20
A9060.8 Medical/Dental Insurance increase 5,319.61
Exceeding 2014 estimates
A1460.4 Records Management decrease 2246.17
A1620.2 Town Hall EQ decrease 3073.44
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
B3620.4 Safety Inspection CE increase 241.18
Training for Alex and cell phone payment
B3620.2 Safety Inspection EQ decrease 241.18
From the unpurchased truck
B9060.8 Medical Insurance increase 1,480.45
Exceeding 2014 estimates
B3620.2 Safety Inspection EQ decrease 1,480.45
From the unpurchased truck
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DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA5130.1 Machinery PS increase 8,737.92
Old equipment broke down
DA5140.1 Brush and Weeds PS decrease 3240.91
DA5142.1 Snow Removal PS decrease 535.78
DA5148.1 Snow Removal OG PS decrease 535.76
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 4,425.47
DA9030.8 Social Security increase 1180.41
Due to increase in payroll salary budget line
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 1180.41
DB9060.8 Medical Insurance increase 3,489.95
Exceeding 2014 estimates
DA5130.4 Machinery CE decrease 3,489.95
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DB5110.1 Highway Maintenance PS increase 1,859.52
Old equipment broke down
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 1,859.52
DB9030 Social Security increase 137.86
Due to increase in payroll salary budget line
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 137.86
DB9060 Medical Insurance increase 3,541.01
Exceeding 2014 estimates
DB5110.4 Highway Maintenance CE decrease 3,541.01
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/27/15
FEBRUARY 10, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #47- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for February 10, 2015 with the change of
deleting the discussion topic of Consulting Engineer.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
*Resolution #48- Submitting Comments to the Public Service Commission for R.E.V.
(Reforming the Energy Vision)
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMISSION EXTEND THE COMMENT
DEADLINE ON 14-M-0101 STAFF STRAW PROPOSAL FOR TRACK 1 and for 14-M-0224 ORDER INSTITUTING THE
PROCEEDING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS
WHEREAS New York State’s Public Service Commission has undertaken an exciting proceeding 14-M-0101
entitled Renewing the Energy Vision (REV) which aims to transform energy policy to encourage investment in
distributed energy resources such as local distributed generation, on-site power, micro-grids, demand
response, and energy storage, and it is envisioned that these changes will empower customers by allowing
them more choice in how they manage and consume electric energy; and
WHEREAS New York State’s Public Service Commission has undertaken a related proceeding, 14-M-0224 to
Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs, which aims to increase participation of and benefits for
residential and small non-residential customers in energy markets by involving local governments in procuring
energy supply service for their residents and, if desired, by developing distributed energy resources or
otherwise engaging in energy planning for their residents; and
WHEREAS municipal involvement is integral to the successful development and implementation of distributed
energy resources, and implementation of these proposals will have profound and lasting impacts on our land-
use, our municipal economy, and our residents’ welfare; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses only became aware of the 14-M-0101 proceeding as a result of research into
the REV proceeding; and
WHEREAS many municipal boards meet only once a month and 30 days’ notice is not adequate time to review
technical proceedings and provide meaningful input; and
WHEREAS a review of dockets on these proceedings does not show involvement of any municipality either as a
party or in public comments submitted to date;
WHEREAS February 10th is the first opportunity for the Ulysses Town Board to meet and discuss the REV
proceedings and solicitation of comments;
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses requests an extension until June 1 on the comment period for the
14-M-0101 Staff Straw Proposal for Track 1 and asks that the Staff not finalize their recommendations until
municipal comments are received; and further
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses requests an extension until June 1 on the comment period for 14-M-
0224; and further
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses requests that the PSC notify all municipalities of the extended
comment period on these dockets; and further
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses requests that the PSC notify all N.Y. municipalities of all existing and
future proceedings and comment solicitations related to reforming the energy vision in New York State, and
that the notice shall allow for at least 90 days to respond; and further
BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Town of Ulysses is instructed to email certified copies of this resolution
to Honorable Kathleen Burgess, Secretary of the Commission and Honorable Eleanor Stein, Administrative Law
Judge for the REV proceeding as soon as possible; and that hard copies of this resolution shall be mailed to
Honorable Kathleen Burgess, Honorable Eleanor Stein, Honorable Audrey Zibelman, Chair, Public Service
Commission, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Senator Thomas O’Mara and to Governor Cuomo.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
*Resolution #49- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/13 as edited by Nancy Zahler and 1/27.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
*Resolution #50- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of claims, voucher # 8-52, skipping voucher #
47, totaling $43,119.78.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
FEBRUARY 24, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #51- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/13 as edited by Nancy Zahler and 1/27.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
*Resolution #52- Acceptance of General Code Manuscript
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached manuscript based on the General Code Editorial
and Legal Analysis and additional zoning law changes, and
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Clerk will submit these general decisions to General Code to incorporate into
the final manuscript that will then be reviewed and formally adopted by the Ulysses Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/24/15
*Resolution #53- Selection for On-call Engineering Services and Contract Authorization
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ulysses is in need of on-call engineering services for projects such as municipal board
review and water system projects; and
2. The Town received nine submissions through a Request for Qualifications process; and
3. A review committee of Town Board and Planning Board members selected and interviewed four
candidates, and recommend MRB Group;
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the review committee recommendation to contract with MRB
Group for on-call engineering services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor for the Town of Ulysses to sign
a one-year contract with MRB Group for on-call engineering services.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Discussion- board members requested more information on the firm and costs. Ms. Kiley and Ms. Thomas
responded.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/24/15
*Resolution #54- Fee for Use of Credit Cards to Make Payments to Town
WHEREAS General Municipal Law (GML) §5 permits the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses (“the Town
Board”) to authorize the Town to enter into agreements with one or more financing agencies or card issuers to
provide for the acceptance of credit cards as a means of payment by designated officers of the Town for
obligations owed to the Town; and
WHEREAS the Town Board desires to offer the convenience of allowing citizens to use a credit card to pay for
taxes, licenses, water bills, rates, and other fees and charges collected by the Town Clerk, including penalties,
special assessments and interest; and
WHEREAS, GML §5 c authorizes the Town to require, as a condition of accepting payment by credit card, that
the person offering payment by credit or charge card pay a service fee to the local government not exceeding
costs incurred by the Town in connection with the credit or charge card payment transaction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the cost of offering credit payments should be borne by the
persons offering payment by credit card;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board has determined that is it in the public interest to permit the acceptance by the
Town Clerk of credit cards as a means of payment of taxes, water bills, rates and other fees and charges,
including penalties, special assessments and interest; and be it further
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the authority granted to the Town by GML §5, the Town Board hereby authorizes
the Town to enter into agreements (“the Agreements”), subject to review by the Attorney for the Town, with
one or more financing agencies or card issuers to provide for acceptance by the Town Clerk and her designee
of credit cards as a means of payment of taxes, water bills, licenses, rates, and other fees and charges,
including penalties, special assessments and interest; and be it further
RESOLVED that as a condition for accepting payment by credit card, the person offering payment by credit card
shall pay a service fee not to exceed the costs incurred by the Town in connection with the credit card
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payment transaction, including the fee owed by the Town to the financing agency or credit card issuer arising
from the transaction; and be it further
RESOLVED that the underlying debt, lien, obligation, bill, account or other amount owed to the Town for which
payment by credit card is accepted by the Town shall not be expunged, cancelled, released, discharged or
satisfied, and any receipt or other evidence of payment shall be deemed conditional, until the Town has
received final and unconditional payment of the full amount due from the financing agency or card issuer for
such credit card transaction; and be it further
RESOLVED there shall be signs at the Town locations where credit card payments will be accepted for payment
of Town fees or taxes and on the Town’s website which shall state that the Town will make no profit on any
credit card surcharge, and that the added fee for credit card usage shall be only to cover the costs incurred by
the Town in connection with the credit card payment transaction, including the fee owed by the Town to the
financing agency or credit card issuer arising from the transaction.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/24/15
*Resolution #55- Appointment of TTHM Working Group
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints the following residents to assist the Town Board in
investigating the best options to reduce the Total Trihalomethanes under the federal limit in the Water District
3 water supply.
Ann DiPetta
Stan Seltzer
Michael Boggs
Phil Antweiler
David Schurman
Elizabeth Thomas
Diane Hillmann
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/24/15
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*Resolution #56- Allocation of Interest
The town board authorizes the Budget Officer to oversee the proportional allocation of interest earned in 2014
to: 1) all of the reserves proportionally in each fund; 2)unrestricted fund balance; 3) assigned unappropriated
fund balance.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/24/15
*Resolution #57- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 1/13 as edited by Nancy Zahler and 1/27.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 2/10/15
March 10, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #58- Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 10, 2015 with the addition of an
executive session and a resolution to set a public hearing to spend bridge reserve money for work done in
2013.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Amendment- Mr. Kerness would like to add an EMS resolution under new business.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/10/15
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*Resolution #59- Approval of Cooperative Extension Contract
Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the 2015 contract with Tompkins
County Cooperative Extension to provide support for youth service programming.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/10/15
*Resolution #60- Setting Public Hearing for Appropriation of Bridge Funds
Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board sets the public hearing for March 24, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. to hear public
comment on the appropriation of funds in the amount of $36,018.24 to pay the Town’s share for repairs done
to the Seneca Road bridge in 2013.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/10/15
*Resolution #61- Rescheduling EMS Lakeshore public information meeting scheduled for
March 21, 2015
WHEREAS the subject meeting is scheduled when most of the lakeshore community are not in residence, and
WHEREAS the remaining residence are wintering in warmer climates’, and
WHEREAS there is no apparent schedule that is pressing for a conclusion, and
WHEREAS the West Shore Neighborhood Association (WSNA) has specifically requested a Town Board/ WSNA
executive committee meeting to discuss the concerns, and
WHEREAS WSNA has gone on record requesting to conduct this meeting in June to assure the good
attendance of this meeting
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED the EMS information meeting be rescheduled for June 2015, and be it further
RESOLVED a Town Board/WSNA executive committee meeting be conducted at a time convenient to all and a
“sit down to understand the areas of concern.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion:
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Ms. Thomas felt that the meeting should be held sooner since a number of residents had called her to express
concerns. Ms. Zahler indicated that several members of the West Shore Neighborhood Association expressed
interest in meeting with her for background on EMS. Most of the board expressed support for a compromise
that included having members of the Town Board meet with the WSNA representatives prior to the March
21st meeting to listen to their concerns and to offer a second meeting if needed in June when seasonal
residents return.
Ms. Thomas nay
Ms. Zahler nay
Mr. Hertzler nay
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman nay
Vote: 1-4
Motion failed.
*Resolution #62- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 2/24.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 3/10/15
*Resolution #63- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of claims, voucher # 53-93 in the amount of
$59,719.41.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Adopted: 3/10/15
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MARCH 21, 2015 – SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING- EMS on the Lakeshore (no resolutions)
MARCH 24, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #64- Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 24, 2015 with the addition of a
proposal to authorize Mr. Goldman as alternate to the Health Care Consortium.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas (absent)
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness (absent)
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 3/24/15
*Resolution #65- Approval of Appropriation from the Bridge Repair Reserve
WHEREAS a public hearing on appropriating funds from the Bridge Repair Reserve was duly advertised on
March 13; and
WHEREAS the public hearing was held on March 24, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. to hear public comment on the
appropriation of funds,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Ulysses Town Board approves the appropriation of $36,018.24
from the Bridge Repair Reserve to pay the Town’s share of repairs done to the Seneca Road bridge in 2013.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas (absent)
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness (absent)
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 3/24/15
*Resolution #66- Amendment to the Ag Committee Resolution
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board amends resolution # 130 passed on June 25, 2014 that formed the
Town of Ulysses Agriculture Committee to replace the following sentence:
"A Town Board member will serve as an ex-officio membership shall consist of representatives from the Town
Board, Planning Board, Town Staff, and Cornell Cooperative Extension and will only be eligible to serve on the
committee while he/she holds the Town office.",
With the following new section:
"A Town Board member will serve as an ex-officio member of the Agriculture Committee. Other ex-officio
members shall consist of representatives from the Planning Board, Town Staff, and Cornell Cooperative
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Extension. An ex-officio member is only eligible to serve on the committee while he/she holds the Town
office."
Moved: Mr. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas (absent)
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness (absent)
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 3/24/15
*Resolution #67- Appointment of Alternate Representative to Greater Tompkins County
Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is committed to participating actively in the Greater Tompkins County
Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors (Health Care Consortium) and
WHEREAS, Nancy Zahler was appointed as the Town’s representative at our Organizational meeting held
January 7, 2015 by approval of Resolution #16 and
WHEREAS, Richard Goldman was the Town’s previous representative and is willing to serve as the alternate for
the Town of Ulysses, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Richard Goldman be, and hereby is, appointed by the Town of Ulysses as the Town’s alternate
representative to the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors
when Ms. Zahler cannot represent the Town and further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Tompkins County Legislative office, which
provides administrative support to the Health Care Consortium.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas (absent)
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness (absent)
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 3/24/15
APRIL 14, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #68- Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for April 14, 2015 with those changes.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #69- Declaring Surplus Equipment
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board declares that the following equipment belonging to the town is
surplus and can be sent to auction, sold or disposed of by the Highway Superintendent:
• 2003 Ford F250 truck, 4x4 with plow, VIN number 3FTNF21L03MB49101
• 2003 Ford F550 truck, 4x4 W/ 9’ plow and salt box, VIN number 1FDAF57S63EC57724
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #70- Authorizing the Highway Superintendent to Purchase a Vehicle
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes James Meeker, Highway Superintendent, to purchase
at auction a used plow truck with a value of up to $50,000.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #71- Referral to Planning Board for Proposed Open Development Area Pursuant
to Town Law Section 280a
WHEREAS, the property owner of Tax Parcel Number 18.-1-19.8 would like to pursue a building permit for a
residence on the property;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law section 280-a, a building permit cannot be issued if a property does not have
access to a street or highway; and
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WHEREAS, access from Taughannock Boulevard to TPN 18.-1-19.8 is via a right of way across the lands of
adjacent property owners; and
WHEREAS, the same right of way and the driveway located therein also provides access from Taughannock
Boulevard to TPN 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, and 18.-1-19.7, and it would be in the best interest of the
Town and the owners of these parcels to consider all parcels served by the same right of way for inclusion in a
proposed open development area; and
WHEREAS, Town Law section 280-a(4) requires that the Town Board refer the matter to the Planning Board for
its advice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board will consider establishment of an open development
area pursuant to Town Law §280-a(4), to include the following properties: TPN 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-
19.62, 18.-1-19.7 and 18.-1-19.8; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby refers the proposed establishment of an open development area as
described above to the Town of Ulysses Planning Board for advice, as required by Town Law §280- a(4); and be
it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby directs the Planning Board to provide its advice to the Town Board in a
written report; and that the Planning Board include any proposed conditions for an open development area in
its report.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #72- Encroachment Resolution (with property neighboring the Town Hall)
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses (“the Town”) is the owner of real property located at 10 Elm Street in the
Village of Trumansburg, Town of Ulysses, State of New York, designated as Village of Trumansburg tax parcel
numbers 6.-1-24 and 6.-1-22.1, where the Ulysses Town Hall is located (hereafter referred to as “the Town
Property”); and
WHEREAS, Tielens Properties LLC is the owner of property located at 44 East Main Street in the Village of
Trumansburg, Town of Ulysses, State of New York, designated as Village of Trumansburg tax parcel number 6.-
1-23 (“the Tielens Property”), which adjoins the Town Property to the east; and
WHEREAS, a survey map entitled “Lands of Tielens Properties LLC, Town of Ulysses, Village of Trumansburg,
County of Tompkins, State of New York, tax map no. 6-1-23 by Reagan Land Surveying, dated April 6, 2015
(hereafter referred to as “the Survey Map”) shows that a portion of the Town’s stone retaining wall
encroaches on the Tielens Property by approximately 3.5 feet; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the Town’s interest to enter into an agreement which permits the encroaching stone
retaining wall to remain in its current location;
NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon verification of the lot boundaries, the Town shall enter into an encroachment
agreement with Tielens Properties LLC, subject to review and approval by the Attorney for the Town, which
permits the Town’s stone retaining wall to encroach on the Tielens Property; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the above-referenced encroachment
agreement on behalf of the Town.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #73- Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA5120.4 Maintenance of Bridges CE Increase $36,018.24
DA822.1 Bridge Repair Reserve Decrease $36,018.24
Tompkins County’s invoice for shared cost of bridge repair and maintenance on West Seneca Road
Bridge (BIN 3210250.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #74- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims, voucher 94 through 137, in the
amount of $69,323.59.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #75- Distribution of Late Fees on taxes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Bookkeeper to deposit into the general fund
the revenue of $4,121.39 collected from late payments on property taxes.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
*Resolution #76- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/10, 3/21, 3/24 public hearing, and 3/24
meeting as edited.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/14/15
APRIL 28, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #77- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for April 28, 2015 with the addition of the
shared service proposal from the county, MRB engineering contract, solar initiative discussion, and an
executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/28/15
*Resolution #78- Authorization to sign Contract with MRB
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract dated
4/23/15 for the proposal from MRB Group to perform the engineering study to evaluate water needs and
options and provide a report to seek funding opportunities.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Discussion- The board and Mr. Antweiler and Ms. Hillman continued to share their thoughts on the topic.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 4/28/15
*Resolution #79- Amending the Personnel Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board amends the Personnel Policy as indicated in the edits provided to
the Town Board at the April 28, 2015 meeting changing the calculation of vacation, compensatory time, and
clarifying vacation accrual.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/28/15
*Resolution #80- Tax Cap Savings
WHEREAS, the State of New York enacted legislation creating a Property Tax Freeze Credit as a part of the
2015 State Budget; and
WHEREAS, the new law encouraged local governments to generate long-term property tax relief by sharing
services, consolidating or merging, and implementing operational efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, the law provides a “freeze credit” to qualified homeowners that is equal to the increase in property
taxes levied by a taxing jurisdiction that limits any increase in its tax levy to a property tax cap set by State law
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and develops and implements a Government Efficiency Plan (“Plan”) determined to be compliant by the New
York State Division of Budget; and
WHEREAS, to be determined compliant by the State, a Government Efficiency Plan must document actions
that have been, or will be, taken that will result in a sustained three-year savings, beginning in 2017, that are
equivalent to at least 1% of the combined 2014 property tax levies of all signatories to the Plan; and
WHEREAS, in year one of the program, homeowners received a Freeze Credit if their local government stayed
within the property tax cap; and
WHEREAS, in year two of the program, homeowners will receive the Freeze Credit for taxes from any taxing
jurisdiction that stays within the property tax cap and that also puts forward a compliant Government
Efficiency Plan; and
WHEREAS, while allowing local governments to submit individual Plans, the State has encouraged local
governments to submit a single, countywide plan that achieves a savings of at least 1% of the combined
property tax levies of all of the participants; and
WHEREAS, the State will recognize only savings associated with actions implemented after January 1, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, prior to 2012, local governments in Tompkins County pioneered shared services, mergers, and
consolidations including the centralization of the property tax assessment function, a fully consolidated public
safety dispatch and interoperable communication system, a consolidated public transit system, a two-county
community college and, most recently, an inter-municipal health benefits consortium that continue to
generate multiple millions of dollars in annual savings for taxpayers within Tompkins County; and
WHEREAS, in response to the State’s directive, the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) formed
a shared services committee that continues to explore a variety of prospective shared services, but recognizes
that time and careful thought is required to ensure that any shared service initiative will result in lower costs
and higher quality; and
WHEREAS, it is now estimated that savings well in excess of 1% of the $88.4 million levied by all local
governments within Tompkins County in 2014, including the County itself, will be achieved and sustained
during the period 2017-2019 by a combination of savings associated with a dependent eligibility certification
process undertaken by every municipal member of the Health Benefits Consortium and changes made by
Tompkins County to the cost structure of its health benefit plan and; and
WHEREAS, additional efficiencies may be identified by participating municipalities that may also be included in
a countywide plan; and
WHEREAS, in a resolution enacted April 23, 2015, the Tompkins County Council of Governments found that a
consolidated countywide Plan that documents savings in excess of 1% of the combined 2014 property tax
levies of all local governments within the County is the most efficient and effective way to respond to the
State’s directive and has therefore endorsed the development and presentation of a single countywide
Government Efficiency Plan that includes all local governments within Tompkins County; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses endorses the designation of Tompkins County as lead entity in the
development and submission of the Government Efficiency Plan and agrees to be a signatory to that Plan.
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RESOLVED that the Town Clerk send a certified copy of this resolution to the County Administrator, Deputy
Administrator Paula Younger, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Pottorff.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/28/15
*Resolution #81- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/14 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 4/28/15
MAY 12, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #82- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 12, 2015 with those changes.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/12/15
*Resolution #83- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims, 139-170, in the amount of
$98,850.46.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/12/15
*Resolution #84- Zoning changes for General Code
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board recommends that the amendments to the Town of Ulysses
Zoning Law pertaining to zoning enforcement, penalties and building permits; and changes to the definition of
“agriculture” and “farm,” as provided to the Town Board, be added to the final draft of the General Code
manuscript.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/12/15
*Resolution #85- Solar Tompkins HeatSmart Program
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses recognizes climate change as a pressing issue to which we must respond by
reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential space and hot water heating in
New York accounts for 66% - 75% of energy consumption in single-family homes; approximately one- third for
domestic hot water and two-thirds for space heating; and
WHEREAS energy efficiency improvements such as air-sealing, improved insulation and sustainable
technologies such as air-source and ground-source heat pumps can reduce energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions by 25% - 85% while making the home more comfortable and saving the owner
money over the long term; and
WHEREAS NY State General Municipal Law § 119-ee states that, “the legislature finds and declares that it is
the policy of the state to achieve statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy goals, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and mitigate the effect of global climate change, and advance a clean energy economy; and that
to achieve such policy and goals the state must promote the deployment of renewable energy systems and
energy efficiency measures throughout the state; and that municipalities would fulfill an important public
purpose by providing loans to property owners for the installation of renewable energy systems and energy
efficiency measures;” and
WHEREAS Solar Tompkins has developed a new program called HeatSmart Tompkins, which will use the Solar
Tompkins model to educate the public about energy efficiencies that can be achieved with air-sealing,
insulation and heat pumps for space and water heating; will identify qualified local installers who use best
management practices; and will help homeowners identify incentives and financing options such as those
described by GML § 119-ee; and will help homeowners achieve cost reductions through volume pricing; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses wishes to encourage homeowners to make these sort of energy efficiency
improvements, and to take advantage of on-bill financing and other State incentives; and
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WHEREAS Solar Tompkins has proven to be an effective program model for educating the community about
energy conservation options, incentives, and financing methods and has been very successful in stimulating
the Solar market in Tompkins County – including the installation of $12 million in solar energy infrastructure on
400 homes and creation of over 50 full-time living wage jobs; and
WHEREAS Solar Tompkins is a non-profit organization that has served and will continue to serve the public
interest by increasing the quality and value of the housing stock; educating the community and achieving
energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions; and strengthening the local economy and creating local jobs;
and
WHEREAS Solar Tompkins will provide specific services to the Town of Ulysses as detailed in their Proposal of
Services;
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses will contract with Solar Tompkins for HeatSmart programming in the Town
of Ulysses in the summer and fall of 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/12/15
*Resolution #86- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 4/28.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 5/12/15
MAY 26, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #87- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 26, 2015 with the following
changes: the addition of a report from the youth commission and moving foreclosed property up to after
public comment.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #88- Potential Purchase of Property in Foreclosure
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board is interested in looking at the potential uses of property # 27.-4-6
and would like to have 6 months to evaluate the options.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #89- Approval of Accounting Software Purchase
WHEREAS the Ulysses Town Board recognizes the need to update its accounting system, and
WHEREAS the Ulysses Town Board has been made aware of the systematic review of accounting system
options, and
WHEREAS the accounting software developed by Williamson Law Book Company rated higher than its
competitors, and
WHEREAS a bidding process will need to take place to identify a qualified CPA with expertise in data
conversion from one accounting software to another, and
WHEREAS the initial estimate for CPA work, installation, and start up for the accounting software is
approximately $10,000, and
WHEREAS the annual software support is $998.00
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to begin taking action
on procuring a new and improved accounting software for the Town.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion- Ms. Zahler and Mr. Goldman inquired about the costs.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
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*Resolution #90- Approval of NYSERDA Contract
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses applied for and was awarded $40,000 in grant funding through New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Cleaner, Greener Communities Program, Phase II:
Category 2 for Zoning Law Updates;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the grant
agreement with NYSERDA.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #91- Authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Trails Grant
Resolved that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract with the Tompkins
County Planning Department to fund the Tompkins County Trail Users Information Website grant for a total of
$14,500.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #92- Urging the New York State Assembly to Adopt A2177-A Amending the NYS
Tax Law to Establish a Tax Credit For the Purchase and Installation of Geothermal Energy
Systems (Id #5635)
WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan has established greenhouse gas emissions
reduction goals of at least 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 over our 2008 levels, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council (EMC) has strongly supported these
goals through public education, participation in County committees such as the Energy Road Map, and
adoption of resolutions in support of the Tompkins County Public Library solar photovoltaic system and the
Black Oak Wind Farm, and
WHEREAS, the EMC Energy Committee has advocated for local programs that focus on energy conservation
and energy efficiency to reduce demand as well as for the expansion of renewable energy systems to transition
our community to one that relies on clean energy sources, and
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WHEREAS, the EMC’s Energy Committee only recently learned of New York State Assembly bill A.2711 and
brought the information to the May 14, 2015, EMC meeting, which resulted in a sense-of-the-body resolution
(EMC Resolution 01-2015) recommending that the Legislature act expeditiously on this bill, and
WHEREAS, the Solarize Tompkins SE program in 2013-2014 and the Solar Tompkins program in 2014-2015,
resulted in homeowners contracting for more than 500 solar photovoltaic systems, and the creation of 50 new
permanent jobs, and
WHEREAS, Solar Tompkins is planning a new initiative for 2015-2016, Heat Smart Tompkins, featuring building
efficiency upgrades combined with the installation of air-source and ground-source heat pumps, and
WHEREAS, the 2015 Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan references the desirability of both air- and ground-
source heat pumps, and
WHEREAS, to foster public interest in and appreciation for these technologies, a financial incentive structure is
necessary to encourage widespread adoption, and
WHEREAS, solar photovoltaic systems in New York State receive New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) block grant incentives as well as state and federal tax credits, and
WHEREAS, currently there are no NYSERDA incentives or New York State tax credits provided for the
installation of air-source or ground-source heat pumps, and
WHEREAS, the public costs associated with the subsidies made available for geothermal heat pump incentives
must be balanced by their environmental, social, and public health benefits, and
WHEREAS, both houses of the New York Legislature have introduced a uniform bill (A.2177/S.2905) to provide
tax credits for the installation of geothermal heat pump systems, and
WHEREAS, S.2905 was adopted on Earth Day 2015, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Ulysses Town Board urges the New York State Assembly to adopt A.2177 in the current
session of the Legislature,
RESOLVED, further, That the Town Clerk send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl
Heastie, Assembly Energy Committee Chair Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton,
RESOLVED, further, that the Ulysses Town Board urges that, upon passage by the Assembly, the Governor
should sign S.2905/A.2177 into law.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #93- Supporting a Single-Payer Approach to Health Care In New York State
WHEREAS, access to health care continues to be a major concern for all Americans and New York State
residents [with over one million currently uninsured and a growing number underinsured], and
WHEREAS, a single-payer approach, as the name implies, only federalizes how health-care providers are paid,
leaving the choice of doctors and hospitals completely up to each individual and the choice of treatment up to
each patient and his/her doctor, and
WHEREAS, health-care costs continue to rise at rates above inflation and, under current conditions, the share
of state income spent on health care and the administration of the health care system will rise to 18 percent
by 2024, much faster than incomes are rising, and
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WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board continues to believe that controlling health-care costs and ensuring health
care for all residents are both of paramount importance, and
WHEREAS, the simplest approach is to move directly from the current multiple-payer approach, with its high
costs of administration, marketing, and profits for shareholders of the many insurance companies, to a single-
payer system, where the government is the insurer of all, a system used in other industrialized democracies,
and
WHEREAS, New York Health would generate savings by replacing the complicated, costly, and often chaotic
claims procedure currently employed by thousands of public and private insurance providers, with a simple,
one-stop single-payer system for all claims, and
WHEREAS, Senator Perkins and Assemblyman Gottfried have introduced the New York Health Act, A.5062
(Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins), which would establish a comprehensive universal health insurance program for all
New Yorkers, with access to medical services and providers of their choice, without regard to age, income,
health, or employment status and would impact both individual health outcomes and public health outcomes,
and
WHEREAS, New York Health will replace the current multi-payer system of employer-based insurance,
individually-acquired insurance, and federally sponsored programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) with a single-
billing system funded by progressively-graduated assessments collected by the State and based on ability to
pay, and
WHEREAS, New York Health will be publically financed by two assessments based on ability to pay (a
progressively graduated state payroll tax similar to the Medicare tax on payroll and self-employment income,
and a surcharge on non-employment income (e.g. interest, dividends, capital gains),
WHEREAS, New York Health will pool all health revenue sources (e.g. assessments, federally-matched public
health programs, ACA subsidies, and other revenue sources) into a dedicated New York Health Trust Fund and
pay Providers directly, and
WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce billing expenses, administrative waste, monopolistic pricing of drugs
and medical devices, and fraud, overall health care spending would be reduced by 15 percent or $45 billion per
year by 2019, and
WHEREAS, New York Health will reduce healthcare costs for government, public schools districts, businesses,
and individuals in New York State, eliminate the “local share” funding of Medicaid that has been such a
financial burden for property taxpayers, and eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, insurance premiums, insurance
co-pays, and deductibles [98% of New Yorkers will pay less for their health care than they do today; and
businesses, especially small businesses, will benefit from reduced costs], and
WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health, by Gerald Friedman, Professor and Chair of
the Economics Department, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, reports savings from reduced health
spending in the amount of $71 billion [most savings are from eliminating private health insurance overhead
and profits, reducing doctor and hospital billing and insurance-related expenses, eliminating uncompensated
care from health providers, public hospitals and health centers, and decreasing drug and medical device costs
with enhanced negotiating power], and
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WHEREAS, the April 2015 Economic Analysis of New York Health reports a net savings of $44.7 billion, after
projected program improvements and expansion of $25 billion for increased utilization due to universal
coverage, expanded and more comprehensive health benefits, Medicaid and Medicare rate equity (increased
provider reimbursement), unemployment insurance and job transition and retraining for lost insurance billing
and claims jobs, and
WHEREAS, New York Health would expand the network of providers to ensure continuity of care, and include
a more comprehensive health care benefits package that includes preventive care, primary care, specialist,
hospital care, rehabilitation care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health care, dental care,
vision and hearing care, reproductive health care, prescription drugs, and medical supplies/devices [a
requirement for the development of a long-term care financing and benefits plan is included in the proposed
legislation], and
WHEREAS, New York Health would save enough in unnecessary costs to pay for the costs of universal health
care coverage for all, extending coverage to all the uninsured and underinsured for basic necessary medical
care, and would provide a more comprehensive benefits package at significantly less cost than the one offered
through recent federal legislation, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Ulysses Town Board supports adoption of the New York Health Act, A.5062
Gottfried)/S.3525 (Perkins),
RESOLVED, further, That the Ulysses Town Board urges the New York State Legislature and the Governor to
recognize the widespread support for a new public approach, understand there is no stronger measure New
York could take to cut our property taxes than to pass this bill into law, and take the opportunity to
accomplish this major and long-needed reform,
RESOLVED, further, That the Town Clerk send copies to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators John Flanagan,
Jeffrey Klein, Kemp Hannon, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, James Seward, Michael Nozzolio, and Tom O’Mara, and
Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Richard Gottfried, and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
*Resolution #94- Approval of Minutes of 5/12
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/12 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 5/26/15
JUNE 9, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #95- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 9, 2015 with the following
additions: a budget modification and executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #96- Clarifying TTHM Options
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Town Board has been cited by the Tompkins County Department of Health due
to exceedances over the federal threshold of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in municipal drinking water in the
Ulysses Water District 3(WD3); and
WHEREAS the June 27, 2014 resolution from the Tompkins County Department of Health required that the
town submit an engineering report and plans to reduce the TTHM levels to under the federal threshold,
including evaluation of alternatives and recommendations by January 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS Hunt Engineer, Tim Steed, modeled the WD3 system and found that because the water district was
originally overbuilt to provide the Village of Trumansburg with a second source of water, the water tank and
aerator would be by-passed, and some water untreated altogether, during times of low water usage; and
WHEREAS Mr. Steed, recommended the installation of a tank treatment (i.e. aerator/mixer) to address the
immediate Board of Health violation, and in the long term, an interconnection with the Village of Trumansburg
water system which is closer to Ulysses WD3 and drawn from a well which tends to have much lower TTHMs;
and
WHEREAS the Town Board passed a resolution on November 25, 2014 to move forward on bids to find the
most appropriate aerator to install in the water tank on Van Dorn Rd; and
WHEREAS since November 25, 2014 the following information has caused the Town of Ulysses to request an
extension to the Tompkins County Board of Health resolution:
• in a letter dated December 24, 2014, the Tompkins County Department of Health expressed concern over the
success of the Van Dorn Road aerator option as a solution to the high TTHM levels due to the by-passing
potential and encouraged the town to further investigate an interconnection with the village of Trumansburg;
and
• In their budget that passed in March 2015, the New York State Legislature added $200 million in funding for
infrastructure. For the first time in years, grant funding for water systems will be available from the state
making an affordable connection with the Village of Trumansburg a possibility.
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• The Town of Ithaca expressed willingness to share the cost of installing an aerator in their water tank that
feeds into WD3. Often the water coming in to WD3 is quite high in TTHMs. Reducing the TTHM load before it
passes into the WD3 system might be a partial solution, especially if combined with an aerator in the Ulysses
water tank.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that based on this new information, the Town of Ulysses is now investigating the
following options for reducing TTHMs in WD3.
1. An aerator in the Ulysses water tank on Van Dorn Road
2. An aerator in the Ithaca water tank on West Hill
3. Aerators in both the Ulysses and Ithaca water tanks
4. A connection to the Village of Trumansburg water system.
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses will compare the costs, benefits and shortfalls of each option and hold a
public information meeting before making a final decision on which option it will finally pursue.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Discussion-
Ms. Zahler amended the resolution to add that there will be input from Water District residents before a final
decision is made.
Mr. Boggs voiced concerns over the amount of energy being put forth to investigate a connection with
Trumansburg.
Mr. Goldman noted that he has no preference for connecting to Trumansburg.
Ms. Hillmann responded that comments at a former meeting have contributed to her opinions.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #97- Planning Board Member Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Craig Salino to the position left vacant by the
resignation of Andrew Rice beginning immediately and with a term ending of 12/31/2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
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*Resolution #98- Request For Planning Board Report On Proposed Open Development Area
(Town Law Section 280(A))
WHEREAS, at the April 14, 2015 meeting, the Town Board referred a proposed Open Development Area (for
tax parcel numbers 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7 and 18.-1-19.8) to the Planning Board for its
advice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has discussed the topic at meetings held on April 21, May 5, May 19, and June 2,
2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town law section280-a(4) the Town Board shall allow the Planning Board a reasonable
time to report on its advice;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board requests that the Planning Board provide its advice on
the Open Development Area by the Town Board meeting on June 23, 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #-99- Tax Cap Override – Set Public Hearing
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Local
Law # 1 of 2015 to override the NYS tax levy limit as allowed by General Municipal Law. The Public Hearing will
be on 6/23/2015 at 6:30pm at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm St. Trumansburg, NY.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Discussion- Mr. Kerness inquired as to why they are doing this. Ms. Thomas responded that there are costs
over which the board has no control so she would like to have this law in place in case they need it at budget
time.
Ms. Zahler hopes they don’t need to use it but wants to have it in place. She added that EMS billing revenue is
coming in but had not been budgeted for.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 3-1
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #100- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/26.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #101- Budget Modifcations
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board move $500 from contingency in the A fund to the
Sidewalk CE line. The balance in contingency will be $8500.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
*Resolution #102- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims 171-205 in the amount of
$45,436.23.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/9/15
JUNE 23, 2015 – WORKING TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #103- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for June 23, 2015 with the addition of a
General Announcements section.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/23/15
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*Resolution #104- SEQR for Establishing an Open Development Area For Tax Parcel
Numbers 18.-1-19.21, 18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, And 18.-1-
19.8.
WHEREAS, this action is the establishment of an open development area for Tax Parcel Numbers 18.-1-19.21,
18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, and 18.-1-19.8; and
WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is acting as lead agency in an
environmental review with respect to this action; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a meeting held on June 23, 2015, has reviewed and accepted as adequate the
Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts 1, 2, and 3 for this action, prepared by Town staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New
York State Environmental Quality Review, for the above referenced action as proposed, based on information
in the SEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the SEAF Part 2, and therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler abstain
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 6/23/15
*Resolution #105- Establishing An Open Development Area For Tax Parcel Numbers 18.-1-
19.21, 18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, And 18.-1-19.8.
1. WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law section 280-a, a building permit cannot be issued if a property does
not have access to a street or highway; and
2. WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law section 280-a(4), Town Board establishment of an open
development area allows for the issuance of building permits for lots that do not have access to a street or
highway; and
3. WHEREAS, the property owner of Tax Parcel Number 18.-1-19.8 would like to pursue a building permit
for a residence on the property, which is an existing nonconforming lot; and
4. WHEREAS, access from Taughannock Boulevard to TPN 18.-1-19.8 is via a right of way across the lands
of adjacent property owners; and
5. WHEREAS, the same right of way and the driveway located therein also provides access from
Taughannock Boulevard to TPN 18.-1-19.21, 18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, and 18.-1-19.7,
and it would be in the best interest of the Town and the owners of these parcels to consider all parcels served
by the same right of way for inclusion in a proposed open development area; and
6. WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law section 280-a(4), on April 14, 2015, the Town Board referred the
proposed establishment of an open development area for Tax Parcel Numbers 18.-1-19.21, 18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-
19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, and 18.-1-19.8 to the Planning Board for its advice; and
7. WHEREAS, the Trumansburg Fire Department and EMS recommended additional signage for house
numbers, tree trimming along the access road, and a 20 foot wide entrance at the proposed residence that
would allow for emergency vehicles to turn around; and
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8. WHEREAS, at its June 16, 2015, the Planning Board approved a resolution with narrative
recommendations regarding the establishment of an open development area for the above referenced parcels,
subject to certain conditions; and
9. WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing
regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the establishment of said open development area is an Unlisted action for
which the Town of Ulysses Town Board, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to the
establishment of the open development area, has, on June 23, 2015, made a negative environmental
determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short
Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1 and 2, maps, and other materials;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby establishes an open development area for Tax
Parcel Numbers 18.-1-19.21, 18.-1-19.22, 18.-1-19.4, 18.-1-19.5, 18.-1-19.62, 18.-1-19.7, and 18.-1-19.8 be
established, subject to the following conditions:
a. There shall be no future subdivision of the parcels unless the Planning Board makes a determination
that the access is sufficient for any future parcels.
b. The right of way granting access to the parcels shall remain in place.
c. The driveway will consist of asphalt, another hard surface, or gravel and will be sufficient to support
the passage of emergency vehicles with at least a 20' wide entrance for new residences.
d. Trees and branches overhanging the access road shall be trimmed to accommodate vehicles
approximately 13-14 feet tall.
e. House number signs shall be installed where the access road splits and at the start of the driveway of
each house.
f. Any land disturbance within the Open Development Area and within the Slope Overlay Area and/or
Unique Natural Area is subject to Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board.
g. All future deeds and easements for all the parcels in the Open Development Area shall contain the
following provision: “This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the Open Development Area conditions
approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses on June 23, 2015.”
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion:
• Mr. Kerness asked for further clarification of Fire/EMS vehicle turnaround capability.
• Ms. Zahler wished to clarify section f. The Town Board recently approved guidelines to better define
“disturbance.”
• Mr. Goldman and Ms. Zahler thanked the members of the Planning Board for their thoughtful
consideration of this issue.
• Mr. Kerness wondered whether other residents of the West Shore with shared driveways would be
notified of the Fire Chief’s recommendations to install clearer signage to direct emergency vehicles.
• Ms. Zahler will be sending information to Nancy Cool to distribute through the West Shore list serve.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/23/15
*Resolution #106- Local Law #1 Of 2015: To Override 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 l 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 Town Board of the Town of Ulysses reviewed and discussed a proposed local law to override
the tax levy limit and adopted a resolution on June 9, 2015 for a public hearing to be held by said Town on June
23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW TO
OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C"; and
WHEREAS, information from New York State that enables calculation of the Town’s 2016 property tax cap is
not available until late summer, and
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
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
WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on June 23, 2015 having been publicized in the Ithaca Journal on June 13,
2015.
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 2016, as follows:
LOCAL LAW 1 of 2015: TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPALLAW §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, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016 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.
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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 2016 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.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Discussion- Ms. Thomas noted that the town has passed this law every year for 5 years but have only once
exceeded the tax cap.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 6/23/15
*Resolution #107- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/9.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion- Ms. Zahler requested that she be added to the attendance section.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/23/15
JULY 14, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #108- Approval of Agenda
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for July 9, 2015 with the following changes-
adding the Day of Giving, moving Approval of Vouchers, adding an Executive Session, and removing or
abbreviating the discussion of town fees.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #109- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims 206-246 in the amount of
$52,329.25.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #110- Authorizing a letter to advocate for geo-thermal tax credit
Ms. Zahler moved that the Town Board authorize the EMC liaison, John Hertzler, and the Supervisor, Liz
Thomas, to draft and sign a letter on behalf of the Town Board advocating for geothermal tax credit incentives
for New York State.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #111- Adjusting the water rate for Water District 3
WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca has increased the rate of the water it sells to the Town of Ulysses to supply
Water District 3; and
WHEREAS since January 2015, the new rate is $6.38/1000 gallons however due to an oversight, the Town of
Ulysses was not notified of this rate change for the first two billing quarters; and
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WHEREAS by law, Water Districts must be self-supporting,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to make up for the delay in increasing the water rate, the new water rate for
Water District 3 customers will be $6.76/1,000 gallons for the third and fourth quarter of 2015; and
RESOLVED the Town Clerk will contact the Town of Ithaca to request the 2016 water rates in time for the first
billing in 2016.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Mr. Goldman inquired whether it is in the town’s agreement with Ithaca that they have to inform the town of
any changes in fee.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #112- Approval of the 2015 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative
Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance
Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance
Law, and
WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and executed a
certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 2010) and
Amendment (2014) that provides for the operation and governance of the Consortium, and
WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law") and the rules and regulations of the
New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal
cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth in Section Q2 that continuation of the Consortium under the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, or any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject to Board review on
the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Effective Date and on each fifth (5th) anniversary date thereafter (each a
“Review Date”), and
WHEREAS, by motion 005-2015, adopted on May 28, 2015, the Consortium's Board of Directors recommends
approval of the 2015 amended agreement based on review of the document by the Municipal Cooperative
Agreement Review Committee, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Consortium’s
legal counsel, and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented
to each participant for review and adopted by its municipal board,
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses) is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined that it
is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set
forth in the attached 2015 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement, now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the 2015
Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium, and
RESOLVED, further, that the Clerk of the Town of Ulysses is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to
indicate its approval, transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of the Greater Tompkins County
Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be required by law.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #113- Appointing A Committee To Select A Planning Firm To Assist With Grant
To Update Zoning
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ulysses has an executed contracted with NYSERDA for a project to update the Zoning
regulations and funding for a consultant to complete a majority of the work; and
2. A Request for Qualifications has been released in order to find a qualified consultant; and
3. A Consultant Selection Committee should include the Town Supervisor, the First Deputy Supervisor,
the Environmental Planner, and a current or former Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and
Comprehensive Plan Committee member;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board appoints a Consultant Selection Committee of Supervisor
Elizabeth Thomas, Deputy Supervisor Nancy Zahler, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley, Zoning Board of
Appeals member David Means, former Comprehensive Plan Committee member Sue Poelvoorde, and Planning
Board member David Blake; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the Consultant Selection Committee’s decision, the Town Board authorizes
the Town Supervisor to sign an agreement with the selected consultant, subject to approval from NYSERDA,
for the scope of services outlined in the Request for Qualifications and the executed contract with NYSERDA.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Mr. Goldman inquired whether the selected consultant is truly subject to approval from NYSERDA.
Ms. Kiley replied in the affirmative but noted that it is a quick process.
Mr. Goldman moved a Friendly Amendment to change the wording in #1 of the first Whereas to clarify that
NYSERDA is funding “a project” to enable the Town to update its zoning; seconded by Mr. Kerness.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #114- Approval Of Additional Savings Account
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Supervisor and Bookkeeper recommend opening a separate new savings
account to keep assigned funds (reserves) and unclaimed exonerated bail in a separate account would increase
clarity and accounting transparency.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board approves opening new savings account with Tompkins Trust
Company; and
RESOLVED signatories for this account will be the Town Supervisor, Elizabeth Thomas and the Town Clerk,
Carissa Parlato; and
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Bookkeeper to submit with
the paperwork needed to open the savings account.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Mr. Goldman moved a friendly amendment to change the word “feel” to “recommend” in the first paragraph;
seconded by Mr. Kerness.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #115- Comment On Time Warner And Charter Communication Merger
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the attached letter regarding
the Time Warner and Charter Communications merger.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #116- Authorizing A Letter In Support Of A Grant Application For Stormwater
Conveyance System Mapping
WHEREAS:
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1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement Project
Program has funding available for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) comprehensive system
mapping; and
2. On behalf of the Stormwater Coalition of Tompkins County, of which the Town of Ulysses is a member,
the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District is submitting an application titled “Stormwater
Conveyance System Mapping, and Sewershed Delineation;”
3. The benefit to the Town of Ulysses will be a complete stormwater conveyance system map, including
sewershed delineation, access to the information through an online mapping application, and
4. The cost to the Town will be staff time to work with the Stormwater Coalition program coordinator
regarding the data collection and project implementation;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of intent
in support of the application and that the Town of Ulysses will participate in this project if funding is awarded.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
*Resolution #117- Approval of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 6/23 as edited by Ms. Zahler.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 7/14/15
AUGUST 11, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #118- Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for August 11, 2015 with the following
additions- a resolution to increase hours of the Bookkeeper/Deputy Supervisor; to increase the water rate of
Water District 4 and bulk purchasers of water.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
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Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #119- GENERAL CODE – review of final content
RESOLVED that the General Code manuscript with the title "7/23 with edits" be forwarded by the Town Clerk
to General Code with additional edits approved at the Town Board meeting on 8/11/2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #120- Cancellation of 8/25 meeting
Ms. Thomas moved to cancel the 8/25 meeting of the Ulysses Town Board.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #121- Authorizing Due Diligence Re: Possible Acceptance of Donated Land
WHEREAS, ExxonMobil owns seven parcels of land in the hamlet of Jacksonville which they acquired in partial
fulfillment of an agreement to remediate a gasoline leak from the gas station previously owned by Mobil Oil
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses contacted Exxon Mobil in 2013 to inquire about their plans for an historic
church located on Tax Parcel 25.-4-26 at 5020 Jacksonville Road which was rapidly deteriorating, and
WHEREAS, representatives from ExxonMobil responded to the Town and expressed possible interest in
donating surplus properties to the Town of Ulysses, and
WHEREAS, the Town has a public interest in assuring that the old church is stabilized and preserved and that
the other vacant parcels be made available for allowable uses that would help to revitalize Jacksonville in ways
consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and
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WHEREAS, the Town is committed to exercising due diligence in considering whether to accept any donated
land and/or structures, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Supervisor to enter into agreements with consultants to:
1) conduct a Phase I Assessment using guidelines from US Environmental Protection Agency to assure that the
parcels are safe for re-development and
2) estimate the cost of stabilizing the old church and
RESOLVED, that an amount of no more than $4,500 be allocated for the purchase of services to exercise the
due diligence described above.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Friendly amendment:
Ms. Zahler suggested a friendly amendment to change “razed” to “vacant” in the fourth Whereas paragraph;
to delete number 3 under the second Resolved; and to delete the line item reference in the final Resolved
paragraph.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #122- Authorizing The Town Supervisor To Submit An Application To The
Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC):
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Water District 3 water system has been identified with chlorination by-products
known as Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM’s) which have been exceeding the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)
for TTHM’s and is a violation of the Subpart 5-1.52 of the NYS Sanitary Code (NYSSC), and
WHEREAS the Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) has resolved to order the Town of Ulysses to
resolve the TTHM issue in accordance with their latest Resolution Order and is interested in seeing the TTHM
levels in Water District 3 to be maintained below the MCL level for the sake of the public health of Water
District 3 and that the TCHD has provided their latest Order that requires the submission of an Engineering
Report by September 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses is exploring the cost of connecting Water District 3 to the Village of
Trumansburg municipal water supply in order to reduce or eliminate the level of TTHM’s and in order to
achieve compliance with the MCL violation of the NYSSC and with the understanding that connecting to a well
water source may resolve the TTHM violation issue; if other less costly options to eliminate the TTHM issue are
determined to be a less favorable or a lesser feasible solution, and
WHEREAS in order to determine the more precise cost of the municipal connection, the Town may submit a
non-binding application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation which may provide information
relative to finances that may impact the overall cost to each user in Water District #3; and
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WHEREAS once the application package is processed and the funding approved, the Town has no obligation to
proceed with the connection, but will use this information to help make a decision about the municipal water
connection to Trumansburg; and
WHEREAS the deadline for the application submission is September 4, 2015.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute those
required documents and any associated documents to allow the submission of an application to the
Environmental Facilities Corporation to ascertain potential funding for a municipal water connection to the
Village of Trumansburg.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #123- Appointing A New Planning Board Member
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Rebecca Schneider to the position left vacant by the
resignation of Craig Salino, formerly held by Andy Rice, beginning immediately and with a term ending
12/31/2018.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #124- Adjusting Water Rate For Water District 4 And Bulk Buyers Of Water
WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca has increased the rate of the water it sells to the Town of Ulysses to supply
Water District 4; and
WHEREAS since January 2015, the new rate is $6.38/1000 gallons however due to an oversight, the Town of
Ulysses was not notified of this rate change for the first two billing quarters; and
WHEREAS by law, Water Districts must be self-supporting,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to make up for the delay in increasing the water rate, the new water rate for
Water District 4 and any bulk water purchase customers will be $6.76/1,000 gallons for the third and fourth
quarter of 2015; and
RESOLVED the Town Clerk will contact the Town of Ithaca to request the 2016 water rates in time for the first
billing in 2016.
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Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #125- To Adjust The Hours Of The Bookkeeper/Deputy Supervisor
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses increases the hours of the Bookkeeper/Deputy
Supervisor position from 31 hours/week to 35 hours/week.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #126- Approval of Minutes: 7/14
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 7/14 as edited by Ms. Zahler.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
*Resolution #127- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims 247-290 in the amount of
$38,922.57.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/11/15
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 – REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #128- Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Sept. 8, 2015 with the following
additions- the resolution to appoint an alternate is actually a full seat appointment; solar local law discussion;
minutes of 8/20 and software purchase for bookkeeping.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #129- Sending fee schedule to General Code
Mr. Goldman moved to approve that the fee schedule of 9/8/15 be forwarded to General Code for inclusion in
the codification process.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #130- Appointing Pete Angie to the Planning Board
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses appoints Pete Angie for the Planning
Board to fill out the term now vacant per the resignation of Sarah Adams for a term expiring 12/31/2015.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #131- Approve Availability Of Additional Health Care Plans For 2016
Whereas, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (Consortium) has approved
the Standard Platinum Plan and a Medicare Supplemental Plan effective January 1, 2015; and
Whereas, the Town Board will be reviewing the Standard Platinum Plan and the Medicare Supplemental Plan
and comparing them to the Town’s current plans; and
Whereas, the Town Board, after discussions with employees, may want to offer the Standard Platinum Plan as
an additional health insurance plan option to employees; and
Whereas, the Town may elect to offer the Consortium’s Medicare Supplemental Plan, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board authorizes the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium to
include the Standard Platinum Plan and the Medicare Supplement Plan as additional health care options to be
available, effective January 1, 2016 to the Town of Ulysses and its employees/retirees and further
Resolved, adoption of this resolution to add additional options does not commit the Town or its
employees/retirees to the new plans at this time. Any changes to be made will follow thorough reviews and
official enrollments later in 2015 for 2016 and further,
Resolved, the Clerk is authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the
Consortium.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Mr. Kerness noted that the cost for the supplemental plan is very high.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #132- Proclaiming Seal The Cracks – Climate Offset Week
Whereas, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County are leaders in the clean energy transition and are working to
achieve their shared Climate Goal of 80% emission reductions by 2050; and
Whereas, energy conservation and efficiency are the most important steps we can take to reduce our
consumption of fossil fuels, and local offsets are an easy and affordable step we can each take to compensate
for carbon emissions we cannot eliminate; and
Whereas, local carbon offsets through the Finger Lakes Climate Fund, a project of Sustainable Tompkins, a not-
for-profit corporation based in Ithaca, NY, are an affordable means to fund energy efficiency projects that
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would not otherwise be possible in lower-income households, increasing their comfort and security, providing
local jobs, and reducing fossil fuel emissions; and
Whereas, safe, comfortable, energy efficient and affordable housing should be available to all residents of
Ithaca and Tompkins County; and
Whereas, the Climate Fund has awarded 13 grants totaling $27,769 and offset over 1400 tons of local
emissions, and typically these matching grants leverage about five times more investment in energy
improvements by filling the gap in financing; and
Whereas, we believe it is essential to ensure everyone in our community is able to make the transition to a
clean energy future, and Seal the Cracks is a community-wide campaign to promote the Sustainable Tompkins
Finger Lakes Climate Fund to raise funds to help lower-income households reduce their fossil fuel dependency;
Now, therefore, the Town of Ulysses Town Board does hereby proclaim Saturday, October 24th to Friday,
October 30th, 2015 as Seal the Cracks Climate Offset Week in the Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #133- Williamson Contract for bookkeeping
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Town Supervisor signing the Williamson Law Book
Company Annual Software Support Contract for $998, contingent upon the Supervisor being satisfied with the
terms of the software licensing agreement.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #134- Approval of Minutes: 8/11 & 8/20
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 8/11 and 8/20.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness abstain
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #135- Approval of Budget Modifications
RESOLVED that the budget be modified by increasing budget line A1220.4 (Supervisor CE) by $4932 and
decreasing A1220.12 (Deputy Supervisor PS) by $4932.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
*Resolution #136- Approval of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims 291-326 in the amount of
$25,200.48.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Mr. Kerness noted that two vouchers did not have signatures. Ms. Wright noted that those were
taken care of.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/8/15
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 – TOWN BOARD MEETING
*Resolution #137: Approval of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for September 22, 2015 with the following
changes: change the title of the General Code adoption resolution; remove the steering committee update.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/22/15
*Resolution #138 - set public hearing for LL NO. 2: Codification of Local Laws
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has entered into a project for the codification of local laws,
ordinances and certain resolutions of the Town of Ulysses for the purposes of increasing the effectiveness of
town governmental administration, providing for greater public awareness of and access to town legislation
and protecting the health, safety and welfare of town inhabitants; and
WHEREAS the proposed codification has been published in loose-leaf form and the Town Board now desires to
formally effect the adoption of said codification by enactment of a local law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by the Town Board with respect to
enactment of the following local law, such public hearing to be held on the 27th day of October, 2015, at 6:30
p.m., in the Town Hall, Town of Ulysses, New York. The proposed local law to be considered is as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2-2015:
A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN
RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE “CODE OF THE
TOWN OF ULYSSES”
Copies of the text of the above-named local law shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to cause public notice of
said hearing to be given in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Open Meetings Law and §§ 264
and 265 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/22/15
*Resolution #139: Solar Regulations
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approves the solar regulations draft amended by the
Town Board on 9/22.
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Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/22/15
*Resolution #140: Set Dates to Review the 2016 Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses sets meetings to review the 2016 budget for the following dates and
times: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 8am; Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8am; and Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7pm.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/22/15
*Resolution #141: Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses approve the minutes of 9/8 as edited by Ms. Zahler.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 9/22/15
OCTOBER 13, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses
*Resolution #142: approval of meeting agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Oct.13, 2015 with the following changes:
the addition of resolutions for hours of clerk’s office and ash pile of power plant.
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Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness absent
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #143: authorization to purchase highway equipment
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase a 2016 Case 721F Wheel Loader T4F for the price quoted on 6/25/15 of $147,154.66, with
extra negotiated options added for a total not to exceed $170,000 as recommended by Ulysses Highway
Superintendent James Meeker based on New York State contract price quoted by Monroe Tractor.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #144: request for speed limit reduction
WHEREAS a limited sight distance exists on Halseyville Road causing dangerous situations; and
WHEREAS residents have requested a speed limit reduction,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board requests a speed limit reduction on Halseyville Road
(County Route 170) between Perry City (County Route 142) and Iradell Roads (County Route 177).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Mr. Kerness asked Ms. Geldenhuys whether he needed to recuse himself as he lives on Halseyville
Road. Ms. Geldenhuys replied in the negative as the issue is of interest to many people in the community
rather than Mr. Kerness personally.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
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*Resolution #145: set public hearing for Solar Energy zoning
scheduling a public hearing for a local law to amend the code of the town of Ulysses, chapter 212 to add
definitions of solar energy systems, permit their use in zoning districts and enact standards
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses (1) accepts the proposed Local Law as amended at
the 10/13/2015 meeting, to amend the Code of the Town of Ulysses, Chapter 212 to add definitions of solar
energy systems, permit their use in zoning districts, and enact standards; and (2) deems it ready for
consideration at a public hearing; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30pm at the Ulysses Town Hall,
10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, New York, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed Local Law
as described above; and amended at the 10/13/2015 meeting; and be it further
RESOLVED that at least ten days prior to the public hearing, the Town Clerk shall arrange for (1) publication of
notice of the public hearing in the Ithaca Journal and (2) written notification of neighboring municipalities and
New York State Parks.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #146: appointing a new alternate to the planning board
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Lisa Anderson to the alternate position left vacant when
Craig Salino was appointed to fill Andrew Rice's member seat. The term begins immediately and ends
12/31/2015.
Moved: Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #147: appointment of steering committee for zoning update
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee is needed to guide the development of the Zoning updates project funded by
a NYSERDA grant which will bring the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law in line with its Comprehensive Plan, and
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WHEREAS the Steering Committee will guide outreach efforts to the various segments of the town affected by
the planned zoning changes and communicate progress to Town of Ulysses boards and committees. Now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board appoints the following to the Zoning Update Steering Committee:
Elizabeth Thomas, Town Supervisor; Nancy Zahler, Deputy Supervisor; Darby Kiley, Environmental Planner;
George Tselekis, Board of Zoning Appeals; Rod Hawkes, former Planning Board member; Susan Ritter, former
Comprehensive Plan Committee member;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Steering Committee will select a chair from its membership and establish a
meeting schedule that will be open to the public.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion: Mr. Goldman commented on the lack of involvement by the current planning board. Ms. Kiley and
Ms. Thomas responded that the planning board agrees that it will be involved as a whole rather than as
individual members.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #148: resolution to change the office hours of the town clerk
BE IT RESOLVED that the office hours of the Town Clerk will now be 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Additionally,
Saturdays 9-12 noon and Monday-Fridays 4-6pm by appointment only, effective Saturday, October 24, 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #149: Environmental Contamination measures request
requesting that the Tompkins county legislature undertake specific measures to address environmental
contamination associated with Cayuga Operating Company’s coal ash landfill in the town of Lansing
Whereas, coal combustion residuals from the Cayuga Power Plant, formerly referred to as Milliken Station,
have been disposed in a landfill in close proximity to Cayuga Lake since 1977; and,
Whereas, 25,932,912 gallons of coal ash leachate and landfill runoff were collected in
2014(Industrial/Commercial Landfill Report submitted by the Cayuga Operating Company to the NYS
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Department of Environmental Conservation on February 27, 2015, P.5) and subsequently released untreated
to Cayuga Lake; and,
Whereas, the landfill is problematically situated on a sloped site of unconsolidated glacial deposits that overlie
shale and siltstone bedrock that are fractured both horizontally and vertically; and,
Whereas, analysis of water samples from the monitoring wells installed at the site has identified groundwater
contamination containing arsenic, boron, chloride, iron, manganese, selenium, sodium, and sulfate; and,
Whereas, the Cayuga Operating Company does not test for certain highly toxic analyts known to have been
problematic at the site such as mercury and thallium;
Whereas, neither the nature of and the vertical and horizontal extent of the groundwater contamination nor
the ecological impacts of both permitted and unpermitted discharges have been fully characterized; and,
Whereas, the facility is located within Tompkins County and poses a potential threat to the health of the
nearby residents as well as to Cayuga Lake; and,
Whereas, the future operational status and the financial viability of the plant’s owners is uncertain; and,
Whereas, if the facility ceases operation, the $7.5 million Financial Assurance Fund is intended to provide
funding only for final closure of the landfill as well as 30 years of post-closure environmental monitoring at the
site and is not designed to fund any remediation of landfill design defects or of any on-going water pollution;
and ,
Whereas, landfills containing Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs) and their toxic contents have historically been
under-regulated; and,
Whereas, past failures by local municipalities to intervene in the oversight of polluted sites as they were
developing, such as Emerson and Ithaca Gun, have cost millions for partial clean-ups and have resulted in the
inability to utilize these sites fully for their economic development or recreational potential; and,
Whereas, given the extent of CCR deposition at the site and the known movement of polluted water from the
site to Milliken Creek and Cayuga Lake and,
Whereas, the present owners of the power plant have assumed responsibility for the existing pollution at the
facility as well as have the greatest degree of agency to mitigate on-going pollution, they should be held
accountable for the costs of the environmental clean-up; and,
Whereas the Town of Ulysses supports the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council’s request to
develop a detailed risk assessment that involves an expert third party, full transparency and discussion with
relevant stakeholders such as Legislators, the plant operator, environmental organizations, County Planning
and Environmental Health staff, and neighborhood residents and a subsequent County Government analysis of
the prepared report to develop a long-term plan of action to best protect its residents and natural resources
from negative ecological public health impacts, therefore be it
Resolved that the Town of Ulysses supports the EMC request that the Tompkins County Legislature provide
funding to employ a Certified Third Party Risk Assessment Professional to identify, evaluate, and estimate the
levels of risk associated with the Cayuga Power Coal Ash Landfill.
Resolved that this resolution be sent to Mike Lane, Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature; Assemblywoman
Barbara Lifton; Senator Tom O’Mara; Governor Andrew Cuomo; Marc Gerstman, Acting Commissioner of the
NYS DEC; Kathleen Burgess, Secretary of NYS Public Service Commission; and Mr. Richard Kauffman, Chairman
of energy and Finance.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #150: resolution to encourage an increase in county youth funding
Whereas, the Tompkins County Administrator has submitted an Over Target Request to increase the County
budget by $75,000 to support enhanced Municipal Youth Services to be shared by all communities, and
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses values its youth programs and would appreciate additional County funds to
match the increases the Town and Village have budgeted to maintain and enhance our services for youth,
including increased minimum wages for youth and professional salaries for program managers, and expanded
youth employment opportunities, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ulysses urges the Tompkins County Legislature to approve OTR 14 in the amount of
$75,000 for 2016 and
further resolved that this resolution be sent to the Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature, the County
Administrator, and the Tompkins County Youth Services Department.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Motion tabled.
*Resolution #151: budget modifications
RESOLVED that the following budget modifications be approved:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1940.4 Purchase of land/right of way, CE Create expense line ---
This will create a line that will allow us to account for the small expense associated with the parcel of land
purchased for the Seneca Road bridge.
A1990.4 A fund contingency Decrease $20.16
To cover expenses in the new line created
A1940.4 Purchase of land/right of way, CE Increase $20.16
Although the Town will never pay these taxes again, because of the timing of the purchase it is required to pay
school taxes for this year.
A1220.12 Deputy Supervisor PS Decrease $2000
Planned decrease to offset cost of expenses associated with new accounting software
A1220.4 Supervisory CE Increase $2000
Planned increase to offset associated costs of new accounting software
A1990.4 A fund contingency Decrease $1,330.98
To cover expense of General Code contract & other small expenses
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A1460.4 Records Management CE Increase $1,330.98
General Code contract and other small expenses
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA Fund balance Decrease $84.46
DA5120.4 Maintenance of Bridges CE Increase $84.46
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #152: approval of minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 9/22.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #153: approval of claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims 327-367 in the amount of
$98,059.56.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
OCTOBER 19, 2015 – SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses
*Resolution #154: accept preliminary budget
Mr. Kerness moved to accept the budget as Preliminary for the Public Hearing pending confirmation of -2.44%
tax rate and 1.7% levy increase.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Discussion- Ms. Zahler inquired about the budget process.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/19/15
*Resolution #155: Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hold a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget at 7pm on 10/27/15.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/19/15
*Resolution #156a: Mr. Goldman moved to cancel the budget meeting on 10/22.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/19/15
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OCTOBER 27, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses
*Resolution #156b: approval of meeting agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for October 27, 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #157: SEQR codification of local laws
making SEQR codification of the local laws, ordinances and certain resolutions of the Town of Ulysses into a
municipal code to be designated the “Code of the Town of Ulysses”.
WHEREAS, this action is the adoption of a Local Law to provide for the codification of local laws, ordinances
and certain resolutions of the Town of Ulysses, which includes revisions to the Zoning chapter; and
WHEREAS, this as a Type I action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is Lead Agency in an
environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on October 27, 2015, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the FEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the FEAF Parts
2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
(The clerk called a roll-call vote):
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #158: a resolution adopting local law 2 of 2015:
to provide for the codification of the local laws, ordinances and certain resolutions of the Town of Ulysses into
a municipal code to be designated the “code of the Town of Ulysses”
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to adopt the local law referred to above (hereafter “the Local Law”)
pursuant to Article 9, §1 of the New York State Constitution and §10 of the New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Local Law was advertised as required by law in the Ithaca Journal
on October 9, 2015 at the Ulysses Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date, time and place and all parties in attendance were
permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local Law, or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing
regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted action for which the Town Board of
the Town of Ulysses, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local
law, has on October 27, 2015 made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form prepared by the Town’s
Environmental Planner; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts and enacts Local
Law No. 2 of 2015 entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS,
ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE
DESIGNATED THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of
this resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of
State as required by law, and
RESOLVED that Section 46-6b be removed.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
(The clerk called a roll-call vote):
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #159: adoption of fee schedule
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board adopts the following fees for services effective upon the
adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2015: TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES
AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE
“CODE OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES,” and
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will prepare and distribute the updated fees to each department.
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Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Discussion: The resolution will be effective upon passage of LL2 of 2015.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #160: correcting the resolution of authorization to purchase highway
equipment:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase a 2015 Case 721F Wheel Loader T4F for the price quoted on 6/25/15 of $147,154.66, with
extra negotiated options added for a total not to exceed $170,000 as recommended by Ulysses Highway
Superintendent James Meeker based on New York State contract price quoted by Monroe Tractor.
Also resolved that the town Board rescinds the resolution passed on 10/13 on the same subject.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #161: request to county for speed limit reductions on Searsburg and Halseyville
rds:
WHEREAS residents have requested a speed limit reduction,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board requests a speed limit reduction on Halseyville Road
(County Route 170) between Perry City (County Route 142) Swamp College Road (County Road 147); and on
Searsburg Road between Curry Road and Mount Road (County Line Road).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #162: authorization to sign contract with Williamson Law
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract
with Williamson Law Book for Tax Glance for an annual amount of $120 used by the Town Clerk for the year
2016.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #163: authorizing deputy clerk pay rate
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the pay rate for the new Deputy Clerk to be $16/hour
and the number of hours worked to be 20 hours.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #164: recognizing Patty Halloran’s service
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses recognize Patty Halloran’s 10 years of service and wish
her well in her retirement.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #165: setting a joint public hearing on the fire/EMS budget
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board hold a Joint Public Hearing on the Fire/EMS contracts at 7pm on
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the Town of Covert town hall.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #166: budget modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the following budget modifications:
Fund/Reserve 2015 Budgeted Modified Addition
A fund Unemployment Reserve $5000 $0
A fund Audit Reserve $3000 $0
A fund Legal Reserve $10,000 $0
A fund Building Repair Reserve $10,000 $0
A fund Retirement Reserve $10,000 $0
B fund Unemployment Reserve $2000 $0
B fund Legal Reserve $8000 $0
DA fund Snow and Ice Repair $5000 $0
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #167: approval of minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the 10/8, 10/13, 10/15, and 10/19
meetings.
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Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Ms. Zahler would like the minutes of 10/13 to reflect that the Health Dept. representatives agreed
that either option of water remediation as suggested by MRB would be acceptable.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
*Resolution #168: Adoption of Preliminary Budget
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts the 2016 Preliminary Budget updated on
10/27/15 to be reviewed at the 11/10/15 meeting with 4.1% tax levy increase and 0.03% tax rate increase.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/27/15
NOVEMBER 10, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses
*Resolution #169 Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Nov. 10, 2015 with the following
changes: checking calendars for upcoming meetings, approval of confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement
with Exxon Mobil, and an executive session.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
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*Resolution #170: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the budget modifications as outlined by the Bookkeeper
and Town Supervisor.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
A1220.4 Supervisor CE Increase $549.90
Planned increase to this account line to cover costs associated with transition to new accounting system.
A1220.11 Bookkeeper PS Decrease $549.90
Planned decrease to this account line to cover costs associated with transition to new accounting system.
#
A1460.4 Records Management CE Increase $12.30
Overage due to completion of General Code contract
A1990.4 Contingency Account Decrease $12.30
Available balance of contingency after modification = $7,136.56
#
A8810.4 Cemeteries CE Increase $520
Overage due to disconnect in annual communication with vendor who maintains cemeteries.
A1990.4 Contingency Account Decrease $520
Available balance of contingency after modification = $6,616.56
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DA9010.8 Employee Benefits: NYS Retirement Increase $3893
Overage of employer contributions to NYS Retirement system due to adjustments made by NYS mid-year. This
budget line is based on an estimate provided by NYS. In 2014 the estimate was higher than the actual, this year
it was lower than the actual.
DA8029 DA Fund Balance Decrease $3893
EOY projections, which inform fund balance estimates used in the 2016 budget creation process, accounted for
this overage.
DB FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
DB9010.8 Employee Benefits: NYS Retirement Increase $2335
Overage of employer contributions to NYS Retirement system due to adjustments made by NYS mid-year. This
budget line is based on an estimate provided by NYS. In 2014 the estimate was higher than the actual, this year
it was lower than the actual.
DB8029 DB Fund Balance Decrease $2335
EOY projections, which inform fund balance estimates used in the 2016 budget creation process, accounted for
this overage.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
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Discussion: Ms. Zahler inquired whether they were moving forward with the EPA study. Ms. Thomas
responded in the affirmative.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #171: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #377-418 in the amount of
$97,792.98.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion: Mr. Hertzler asked Mr. Meeker about the loader. Mr. Meeker responded that the old one is
working at this time and the new one is on order.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #172: Approval Of Letter Of Intent To Purchase Water Truck
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a letter of
intent to purchase a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado in accordance with the quote number 18950 from VanBortel
Chevrolet on 10/29/2015 with extra negotiated options for a total not to exceed $32,000 as recommended by
Ulysses Highway Superintendent James Meeker.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #173: Resolution To Adopt The 2016 Budget
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed and modified the 2016 budget,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts the Preliminary Budget as the
Final Budget for 2016 with a resulting 4.1% increase in town levy and a 0.03% increase in tax rate.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion: Ms. Zahler noted that in the future the town plans to move to a different type of water billing.
(A roll-call vote was called by the clerk as follows:)
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #174: Resolution Of The Ulysses Town Board Making Seqr Determination For
Local Law No. 3 Of 2015: A Local Law To Amend The Code Of The Town Of Ulysses, Chapter
212, To Add Solar Energy Systems Definitions, Allowances In Zoning Districts And Standards
WHEREAS, this action is the adoption of a Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of Ulysses, Chapter 212 to
add solar energy systems definitions, allowances in zoning districts and standards; and
WHEREAS, this as a Type I action for which the Town of Ulysses Town Board is Lead Agency in an
environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public meeting held on November 10, 2015, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the FEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the FEAF Parts
2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
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Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #175: Ag Committee – Revision To The Number Of Committee Members
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has revised the original resolution passed on June
24, 2014 establishing an Agricultural Committee to the following:
TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION Establishing an Agriculture Committee
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2013 the Town of Ulysses adopted an Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan was subsequently reviewed and
approved by the Tompkins County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and has been approved by the
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan lists as a Primary Implementation
Strategy to “Establish by resolution an Agriculture Committee to assist the Town Board in implementation of
the Plan and to generally advise the Town Board on matters impacting agriculture in the Town of Ulysses”, and
designated that the Agriculture Committee will work with Town staff, as well as with County and State
agencies and organizations that support agriculture and land conservation;
Now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby establishes the
Purpose, Structure, Operational Parameters, and Membership of the Town of Ulysses Agriculture Committee
Section 1
The purpose of the Agriculture Committee is to advise the Town Board and other Town agencies on matters
pertaining to the preservation, promotion, and ongoing operation of agricultural activity and enterprises in the
Town of Ulysses. As described in the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Section 6, the Agriculture
Committee will work with Town Staff, Cooperative Extension, and other knowledgeable organizations and
individuals to strengthen the agricultural economy, to improve public understanding of farming, to establish
appropriate tax policies that support agriculture, and to enhance land use policies to better protect farmland.
Section 2
Committee; Personnel; Appointment; Organization. There is hereby established in the Town of Ulysses a
permanent committee to be known and designated as the "Town of Ulysses Agriculture Committee" which
shall consist of citizens appointed by the Town Board representing a broad range of agricultural experience.
The committee shall consist of five (5) individuals who are engaged in farming agri-business, an agriculture-or
agriculture support-related vocation, or generally knowledgeable about land use planning and / or agricultural
land conservation, or own large tracts of agricultural land in the Town. One of the committee members may
be a farmer in the Town of Ulysses who owns or rents farmland in Ulysses but does not reside in the Town; all
other members of the committee shall be Ulysses residents. Three of the five (5) members of the committee
should be farmers as defined by Ag and Markets law, article 25AA, section 301. A Town Board member will
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serve as a non-voting ex-officio member and will only be eligible to serve on the committee while he/she holds
the Town office. The Committee may choose to have liaisons from the Planning Board, Town Staff, Cornell
Cooperative Extension or reach out to others in the agricultural community. Such liaisons will not be members
of the Committee and will not be able to vote. The voting members of the said committee first appointed, shall
serve for terms as follows: one (1) appointee for one (1) year term; two (2) appointees for two (2) year terms
and two (2) appointees for a three (3) year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of three (3)
years and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The members of the committee shall receive no
compensation for their services.
Additionally, (an) owner(s) of an agricultural operation or their designated employee can be considered as a
shared committee member with singular voting power. If multiple representatives of a shared seat are
present at a meeting where a vote will take place, only one can vote.
The committee shall organize within sixty (60) days after the appointment of its total membership for the
remainder of that calendar year and thereafter annually and select from among its voting members a
chairperson and such other officers as it may deem necessary. Said committee may establish rules of order and
should meet at least twice annually. Additional Committee meetings will be set according to its rules of order
and as needed to complete tasks and meet its general responsibilities. The Agriculture Committee shall report
to the Town Board at least annually on its activities and interface with other boards or agencies as may request
its assistance.
Assistance. The Agriculture Committee may request technical assistance and/or specialized advice from any
resource it may deem appropriate, including but not limited to other local residents; other Town of Ulysses
officials; Tompkins County Planning; Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation; Tompkins County
Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board; Finger Lakes Land Trust; American Farmland Trust; New York
Agricultural Land Trust; and NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. The Town Board shall authorize a
clerk to assist with committee work.
Funds for Committee Operations. As a citizen advisory committee, the Agriculture Committee may not
authorize any expenditure of Town funds or enter into any contract arrangements for payment of services.
Funds necessary for proper committee operation or technical assistance may be requested by the committee
from the Town Board and, in accordance with customary procedures, the Town Board may authorize such
funds and approve the expenditure thereof, and execute contracts in support of approved expenditures. Any
budget requests should be submitted to the Town Supervisor by August 31 annually.
Section 3
Responsibilities of Committee. In accordance with the Town of Ulysses Agriculture and Farmland Protection
Plan, the tasks of the committee may include, but are not limited to (not listed in order of priority):
Recommend methods, review proposals, and develop plans for the implementation of the goals of the Plan
and, report their findings to the Town Board.
Develop an annual work plan, in accordance with Section 6 of the Plan, “Maintenance of the Plan”. As deemed
necessary, work with the Town Board to amend and update the Plan. A formal review of the document should
be considered every five years.
Monitor trends in agriculture and local farming activity and determine existing issues facing farmers and those
in related endeavors and recommend reasonable and desirable solutions to the Town Board.
Monitor local development so as to identify future issues and pressures on agricultural land, and recommend
reasonable and desirable solutions to the Town Board to preserve such lands.
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Identify opportunities to help promote, and possibly assist in implementation of, direct marketing and
commodity marketing opportunities for local farmers and to expand value-added agricultural operations in the
Town.
Identify, and possibly assist in implementation of, methods whereby the Town Board, County or State
governments can encourage existing farmers to continue in active agricultural operation, and that can help
connect people interested in farming with available farmland in the Town of Ulysses.
When requested by the Town Board or other agencies engaged in and environmental review of proposed
private or public development and/or infrastructure projects, provide input regarding the impacts on
agriculture of such projects. Study and comment on proposals by local, county, state or federal governments
that may impact on local farms and farmlands, including zoning and other land use policies.
Inform local farmers that the Agriculture Committee exists and can offer advice and assistance in many cases,
and invite participation in Committee activities. Facilitate the local presentation of educational programs by
Cooperative Extension and other experts.
Encourage and assist applications to farmland preservation programs and, when such applications are
submitted provide input into the review thereof.
Encourage appropriate conservation strategies, best-practice, and sustainable agricultural activities.
Address any other issue referred to it by the Town Board or other local agencies having to do with agricultural
related activities.
Recommend to the Town Board reasonable and desirable changes to this listing of responsibilities.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #176: Renewal Of Police Contract With Village Of Trumansburg
WHEREAS, the Village of Trumansburg wishes to be able to protect its police officers when they are assisting
other law enforcement agencies or Tompkins County Emergency Management to respond to incidents
originating in the Town of Ulysses, outside the Village, and
WHEREAS, to provide such protections the Village needs the Town of Ulysses to authorize the Village of
Trumansburg to have jurisdiction in the Town of Ulysses when responding to requests from other law
enforcement agencies, or Tompkins County Emergency Management; and
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WHEREAS, the Village and the Town have developed an intermunicipal agreement to grant and define said
jurisdiction, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses approve the proposed Intermunicipal Agreement on Policing as presented
/amended to take effect January 1, 2016.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #177: Approval Of Minutes: 10/27, 10/27 Ph On Budget, 10/27 Ph On General
Code
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 10/27, 10/27 PH on Budget, 10/27 PH on
General Code.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #178: Cancelling December Meeting Date
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board cancels the meeting on Dec. 22, 2015.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
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Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #179: Resolution Authorizing Distribution Of Local Laws By Email
WHEREAS, section 20(4) of the Municipal Home Rule Law provides that a Town may deliver
proposed local laws in PDF format by email to the email inbox of each Town Board Member, provided that the
Town Board has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing such electronic delivery;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the delivery of proposed local laws to Town
Board members in PDF format by email to the email inbox of each Town Board member, pursuant to Municipal
Home Rule Law section 20(4).
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Mr. Goldman made a friendly amendment to change the subsection from 3 to 4.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 10/13/15
*Resolution #180: Engage Attorney As Municipal Prosecutor
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses engage Robert Sarachan, Esq. to render legal
services as a municipal prosecutor, prosecuting violations of state and local laws, ordinances and codes, and
other violations and crimes that are not prosecuted by the District Attorney, prosecutions as directed to the
attorney by the Town Supervisor, and other services as agreed to by the Town and Mr. Sarachan. Activities will
include, but are not limited to making court appearances; drafting accusatory instruments, motions, memos
and pleadings; conducting investigations; and meeting with witnesses, law enforcement representatives, and
client employees, as needed. Mr. Sarachan will not be expected to attend routine court sessions or regular
Town Board meetings, except when they are directly related to a matter involving him. Mr. Sarachan will not
be expected to conduct other general legal counsel activities except when related to prosecutions, such as
drafting relevant code provisions, or when the other activities are agreed to by the Town and Mr. Sarachan.
The Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a retainer agreement for such legal services.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Discussion: Ms. Zahler would like to make a friendly amendment to line 4 and change “some officer or
representative of the Town” to “the Town Supervisor”.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
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Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
*Resolution #181: Resolution To Authorize Town Supervisor To Sign Non-Disclosure
Confidentiality Agreement With Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation
WHEREAS, Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation (EMOC) owns properties in Jacksonville, NY that EMOC considers
surplus and
WHEREAS, EMOC and the Town of Ulysses are interested in discussing the disposition of those properties and
WHEREAS, there may be a public benefit to residents of the Town if a mutually acceptable agreement can be
negotiated and
WHEREAS, EMOC requires a Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement to continue any further discussion or
negotiation, and
WHEREAS, the Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement has been reviewed by the Attorney for the Town and
revised;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ulysses Supervisor is authorized to sign the Non-
Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness nay
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 11/10/15
November 24, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses
*Resolution #182: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Nov. 24, 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/24/15
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*Resolution #183: A Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 3 Of 2015 To Amend The Code Of
The Town Of Ulysses, Chapter 212 To Add Solar Energy Systems Definitions, Allowances In
Zoning Districts And Standards
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board (“the Town Board”) adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the Town on
September 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2015 on October 27, 2015 for the Codification of Local
Laws and includes the Town of Ulysses Zoning Law in Chapter 212; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the Zoning, Town Code Chapter 212, are in accordance with the provisions of
the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Action item 2.4E that states, “Adopt appropriate zoning regulations to
allow residential and commercial alternative energy generation;” and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, the Town Board accepted the local law language and set the public hearing
date of November 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2015 the Town Clerk sent notification of the local law and Zoning Code amendment
to the following: Tompkins County, Village of Trumansburg, Town of Enfield, Town of Ithaca, Town of Lansing,
Seneca County, Town of Covert, Schuyler County, Town of Hector, and NYS Parks Finger Lakes Region; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed local law amending the Zoning Law was held on November 10,
2015, notice of such hearing was published in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of the Town and a
newspaper of general circulation on October 29, 2015, more than 10 days before the public hearing, and all
parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
local law, or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law §239(l) and (m), on October 26, 2015, the Town submitted to
the Tompkins County Planning Department a full statement of the proposed amendments to the Town Zoning
Law; the Tompkins County Planning Department sent a response on November 10, 2015 and determined that
the proposal does not have any negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations
at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is a Type I Action for which the Town Board of the Town of
Ulysses, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on
November 10, 2015, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by Town Staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts and enacts Local Law No. 3 of 2015
entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES, CHAPTER 212 TO ADD SOLAR
ENERGY SYSTEMS DEFINITIONS, ALLOWANCES IN ZONING DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS,” and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the New York State
Secretary of State as required by law.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
(A roll-call was called by the clerk)
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
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Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/24/15
*Resolution #184: Letter Of Support For Community Choice Aggregation
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Town Supervisor Thomas to sign a non-
binding letter of support for Community Choice Aggregation of energy for communities.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/24/15
*Resolution #185: Authorization For A Signator For Town Checks
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes Nancy Zahler to be a signator on all checks
and banking transfers for the Town in the event the Town Supervisor or Town Clerk are unable to be the
signator, and
RESOLVED, that Nancy Zahler is also approved to be the second signator for checks exceeding $5000 as is
required by Town policy.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/24/15
*Resolution #186: Approval Of Minutes: 11/10 Ph On Solar Local Law, 11/10
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 11/10 and 11/10 PH on LL3 of 2015.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler absent
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman absent
Vote: 3-0
Date Adopted: 11/24/15
DECEMBER 8, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF ULYSSES
*Resolution #187: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Dec. 8, 2015 with the addition of an
executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #188: Approving Letter Of Engagement With Accounting Firm For Audit Of Town
Finances
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Ulysses Town Supervisor to sign the letter of
engagement with the accounting firm Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson and Co. to audit the town
finances in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion: Mr. Kerness wondered if this means that the town board can skip their audit. Ms. Geldenhuys
responded in the affirmative.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
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*Resolution #189: Authorization For Grant Application Submission To Design Connect
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Environmental Planner to submit a
grant application to the Cornell University Design Connect program to develop a Jacksonville Special Area Plan
as called for in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. Also,
RESOLVED that if the application is successful, the Town Board approves the donation of $500 to Design
Connect for the cost of transportation and materials for the project.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Discussion: Mr. Kerness remarked that past projects by Design Connect have been done well. Mr. Hertzler
inquired about past plans for Jacksonville done by students. Ms. Zahler asked Ms. Kiley to clarify “design
standards” and the time frame for the project. Ms. Kiley responded that the project will be completed in the
spring semester class.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #190: Temporary Appointment Of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
WHEREAS the current Building Inspector is retiring as of December 31, 2015 and
WHEREAS in order for building to continue in the Town of Ulysses, it is important for this position not to be left
vacant, and
WHEREAS the position of Building Inspector/Building Code Enforcement Officer is a Civil Service position which
requires it to be advertised and eligible candidates interviewed, all of which cannot take place before
December 31, 2015.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board temporarily appoints Tom Myers as the town’s
Building Inspector/Building Code Enforcement Officer until a permanent employee is in place.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion: Mr. Kerness asked for clarification on whether the position includes code enforcement. Ms.
Thomas responded in the affirmative and amended the resolution. Ms. Zahler inquired about the timeline for
making the position permanent. Mr. Kerness wants to confirm pay, hours of work, etc. soon.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #191: Amendments To The Personnel Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the edits to section 104, 702, 703, 706, 707 and 708 of
the Personnel Policy as attached (see Appendix B).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Discussion: Mr. Goldman suggested an edit to section 703.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #192: Organizational Meeting Date
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board sets the date for the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2015
at 8 a.m. at the Ulysses Town Hall.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #193: December Meeting Dates
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board cancels its second meeting of the month scheduled for December
22, 2015 and reschedules it for 8:00 p.m. on Monday December 14, 2015 at the Ulysses Town Hall.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #194: Budget Modifications
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the budget modifications as outlined by the Bookkeeper
and Town Supervisor and attached (see Appendix C).
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #195: Approval Of Claims
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #419 to 469 in the amount of
$109,536.04.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
*Resolution #196: Setting Pay Rate For Code Enforcement Officer
Resolved to set the pay rate per hour for the Code Enforcement/Fire Inspector at $20.00/hour for 20
hours/week as an interim appointment.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Kerness
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Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/8/15
DECEMBER 14, 2015 - TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF ULYSSES
*Resolution #197: Approval Of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Dec. 14, 2015 with the addition of the
relevy of delinquent water fees, approval of a contract for credit card fees, and an executive session.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #198: Amendments To The Personnel Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the amendments to sections 706 and 707 of the
Personnel Policy as set forth in the attached revised provisions. (See Appendix A)
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #199: Approval Of Medicare Supplemental Plan
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WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Personnel Policy states that Medicare eligible employees and retirees are
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 2015 and 2016.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Discussion: The board engaged in a lengthy discussion on alternatives but ultimately decided it best to stay
with the current plan.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #200: Another Amendment To The Personnel Policy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board deletes the last sentence of the paragraph titled “Changes in
Premium Contributions and Plan”. (See Appendix B).
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Kerness
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #201: Fire Contract Approval
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
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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 Nov. 12, 2015, and
was held on December 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Covert 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, 2016 until December 31, 2016. And be it further
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Agreement, the Town shall pay the Village the sum of $177,207 for such
services, on or before March 1, 2016. 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. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #202: EMS Contract Approval
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
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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 $318,495 for such
services, on or before March 1, 2016. And be it further
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: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Discussion-
Mr. Kerness made a statement: Continuing with the Trumansburg EMS is a cost that is unwarranted with a
private sector provider that is cost competitive and the quality of service and response time on the average is
equal. I would ask that the Town Board seriously consider reviewing this contract for 2017.
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #203: Creating The Position Of Water Distribution Operator Trainee
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses hereby establishes the competitive class position of Water
Distribution Operator Trainee, as approved by the Tompkins County Personnel Department, dated April 2014.
(Position description attached to this resolution (see Appendix C)).
Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
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Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #204: Appointment Of Water Distribution Operator Trainee
The Ulysses Town Board hereby appoints Chris Stevenson to the position of Water Distribution Operator
Trainee for a period of one year.
Moved: Mr. Kerness Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #205: Relevy Of Delinquent Water Fees
WHEREAS, $3666.86 of delinquent water charges, inclusive of penalties and related surcharges, for the last 4
billing periods spanning from November 2014 to October 2015 remain unpaid and due to the Town as of Oct.1,
2015 need to be re-levied onto the 2016 Town and County Tax Bills; and
WHEREAS, Town Code Chapter 261 and Town Code Chapter 210 provides 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves delinquent water charges of
$3666.86, for re-levy to the 2016 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 2016 Town and County Tax Roll.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Discussion- Ms. Zahler asked for clarification on the dates. The resolution was amended to include the correct
dates (2014 and 2015).
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
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*Resolution #206: Authorization Of Supervisor To Sign Credit Card Agreement For On-Line
Tax Payments
WHEREAS the Town Clerk wishes to collect tax payments by credit card via the town's website, and that
service is available via the Williamson Law Book Tax Glance program that is already in use,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract authorizing a
third party to process those payments at no fee to the Town.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
*Resolution #207: Approval Of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the 11/24 meeting as edited by Ms.
Zahler.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Hertzler absent
Mr. Kerness aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 12/14/15
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