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TOWN OF ULYSSES
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
September 24, 1996
PRESENT : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Councilpeople Catherine Stover, Carolyn
Duddleston, Peter Penniman and Robert Weatherby; Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia.
Others Present : Keith LaGrand , David Tyler, and Grace Wolf, Free Press reporter.
® Supervisor Austic opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Austic explained to the Town Board that he had been advised by counsel that the
resolution of September 10, 1996 accepting the bid for exterior finish work of Paul
Briggs was in error since he failed to bid the August 29th, 1996 re- bidding date. The
sole bid that came in on August 29, 1996 was from Marchuska Brothers. Further
discussion took place and it was decided to reject all bids and re-bid the exterior. Mr.
Austic will contact Demjanec Assoc. and discuss re-bidding the exterior and possible
having different alternatives.
Mrs. Duddleston moved seconded by Mrs . Stover the following resolution :
WHEREAS, the Town Board having been advised by its counsel that the
resolution of September 10, 1996 accepting the bid for exterior finish work of Paul
Briggs was in error since he failed to bid on the August 29, 1996 re-bidding date, it is
hereby;
RESOLVED, that the resolution of September 10, 1996 as to acceptance of the
bid of Paul Briggs is hereby rescinded.
WHEREAS, the sole remaining bid of August 29, 1996 re-bid for exterior finish
work being Marchuska Brothers Construction, L.L.C .
WHEREAS, the Town Board after discussion felt it advisable to seek maximum
bidding alternatives for the projects, it is hereby ;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board reject all bids for exterior refinish work
received on re-bid of August 29, 1996 and re-bid the work again after lawful notice, to
be re-bid in the alternative as to specifications, and attempt to seek the maximum
bidding interest possible inclusive of all bidders.
Mr. Austic aye
Mrs. Stover aye
Mrs. Duddleston aye
Mr. Weatherby aye
Mr. Penniman aye
Adopted
Mr. Penniman asked about the Cable Franchise and Mr. Austic stated that the Town 's
franchise is not up until 1998. Mr. Curtis is the liaison for the Town with the cable
company --be will keep us advised.
Mr. Austic reported to the Board that he had contacted our insurance company to see if
there would be any increase in insurance for 1997 (he is working on budget). 13e
advised the Board that we have a 3 year contract and unless we change coverage for
some reason the price will remain the same.
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The Board commenced to review the Draft Comprehensive plan J// the following
changes were made:
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Goal
no changes
Objectives •
1 . ok
2. ok
3. change first word from Create to Foster
Actions/by Objections
1. A. delete -- which requires access to particular natural conditions
1. B. delete -- bed and breakfast inns and add -- lodging including Bed & Breakfast
1. C . (added) Evaluate the needs for future camping facilities.
2. A. ok
3. change create to foster
3. A. delete first word develop -- replace with Consider development of
3. B. end first sentence after local map. change next sentence to read ; Promote tourist
facilities, along with points of agricultural, historical and scenic interests, including
pedestrian and bicycle routes.
AESTHETIC ASPECTS
Goal ok
Objective ok
Actions
A through G oh
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Goal ok
Objectives
1. ok
2 . ok
3. end sentence after municipal services. Start new sentence with Compare.
**Note keep in mind when doing subdivision
4. change Promote (first word) to Support
N\ %‘
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S. change Promote (first word) to Support
6. ok
Recommended Actions by Objective
1.A. ok
1.B. remove at this time
• 1.C . ok
1.11 add - and feasible after necessary
The Board agreed to end the discussion at this point. They will start on Housing and
Residential Land Uses , recommended actions by objective #2 when they meet the next
time. Next meeting set for October 22 , 1996 at 7: 00 pm .
Hearing no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9: 05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha L. Georgia
Ulysses Town Clerk
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