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Home My WebLink About2001-12-11 - TB 5 k 1� I I ¶ i i IU ' ( � � ( I ' ' I Ia� �� I t I I I I a, TOWN OF ULYSSES REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12/11/2001 PRESENT : Supervisor Doug Austic, Councilpeople Carolyn Duddleston, Sue Poelvoorde and Robert Weatherby, Town Clerk Marsha Georgia, Highway Superintendent Jim Meeker, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun. ABSENT: Councilman Andrew Hillman ALSO PRESENT : Peter Penniman, Tompkins County Representative, Jean Taylor, Tompkins County League of Women Voters observer, Richard and Peg Coogan, of the Jacksonville Community Association, Joe Farrell, of Farrell-Messier Insurance Agency, Mark Coffee, New York State Trooper, and Heather McDaniel, Environmental Management Council Representative . Supervisor Austic called the meeting to order at 710 pm, and led those assembled in the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Regular Board Meeting 11/13/2001 , Public Hearing 11/13/2001 After noting corrections, Mrs. Duddleston moved, seconded by Ms. Poelvoorde to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of 11 / 13/2001 as presented. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. Noting no corrections, Ms. Poelvoorde moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of 11 / 13/2001 as presented. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY CLAIMS Ms. Poelvoorde moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston to approve monthly vouchers numbers 507 through 535 , totaling $23 ,236.20 . Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES Peter Penniman , Tompkins County Board of Representatives Mr. Penniman presented later in the meeting . I Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting 12/11t2001- Trumansbu1 rg Fire Department No representative was present. No report was made. Joe Farrell, (Farrell-Messier Insurance Agency Mr. Austic introduced Joe Farrell, and asked for questions concerning Farrell-Messler's msurance proposal. Mr. Austic noted the suggestions made previously to remove seasonal-operating trucks I and machinery when they are not being used. TOWN REPORTS i Highway Superintendent, Jim Meeker i Mr. Meeker reported the Highway Department has been working to prepare its equipment for inspection; the department also installed a culvert extension on Mayo Road, and is currently hauling stone. Mr. Meeker reported that the NYS Route 89 bridge near Glenwood Road is now open. The Highway Department had to plow for the first time this I season last weekend. I Mr. Austic asked if there was an update on Honey Bee Lane. 1‘4r. Meeker stated that the Town should probably submit what it has already received to the Town Attorney for review. Mr. Austic and the Board agreed. Code Enforcement Officier, Alex Rachun Mr. Rachun reported that he issued 5 building permits during the past month, 3 for alterations and 2 for additions. Projected construction costs totaled $ 175 ,000, and $710 was collected in fees. Mr. Rachun also reported that the Planning Board will be conducting a Site Plan Review hearing and proceedings for a sign at the Franziska Racker Center on December 12th, and noted that George Frantz has submitted his first draft of the revised Town of Ulysses Zoning Ordinance. Town Clerk, Marsha Georgia Mrs. Georgia reported the Town Clerk's Office collected a total of $2,233 during the past month, of which, $559 . 80 was turned over to the Supervisor. Mrs. Georgia stated that she has sent a fax to neighboring Towns regarding the sale of three fire-proof file cabinets that were used until recently to house the Town's archival records. Said revenues from the file cabinets will be used towards the purchase of additional shelving units to replace the cabinets. Board Members and Committees � I i No Board Members or committees reported. Supervisor, IDoug Austic Mr. Austic stated that his statement shows reserve account bank balances as of November 30th. Mr. Austic noted that the there is approximately $ 184,000 in the equipment reserve, approxmately $69,600 in the building reserve, and $94,000 in the bridge reserve ; these figures should be sufficient for any projects that need to be done in the next year. 2 tao Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting 12/11/2001 OLD BUSINESS Update on Water Districts Mr. Austic reported that the Town is still waiting for contracts from the Dormitory Authority, and that the application for the Revolving Fund loan was submitted on December 1St. Mr. Austic reported that copies of the meeting minutes of the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works meeting where Water District #3 was discussed have been distributed to the Board members. Falls Tavern Request Mr. Austic reported that Mr. Vanderzee, whose property is located close to those owned by individuals seeking a Rabbit Run Water district, has withdrawn his Village of Trumansburg annexation request. Mr. Vanderzee is now requesting just Village water and sewer, and his property could be included in the planned Rabbit Run area water district. The next step will be the submission of a map, plan and report to the Town Board. Mr. Austic also reported that lots on South Street that were recently posted. "for sale by owner" were advertised as having access to Village Water that is not actually available to the owners of the lots. Other: Festival of Lights donation Ms. Poelvoorde moved to make a donation of $300 to the Festival of Lights for 2001 . Mrs. Duddleston seconded. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. NEW BUSINESS Grant Status Mr. Austic noted that this was addressed under Old Business, Update on Water Districts. Tompkins County Public Safety Communications Towers Mr. Austic reported that the Town of Ithaca wishes to appeal the NYS Supreme Court's decision regarding the public safety communications towers lawsuit, which was settled in favor of Tompkins County. Mr. Austic reported that the legal services for the appeal would have to come from the local municipalities, with costs per Town totaling $625 if the figure is divided evenly among all 8 Towns in Tompkins County. Mr. Weatherby moved, seconded by Ms. Poelvoorde, the following resolution: Whereas, the Town of Ulysses, together with other municipalities in Tompkins County object to the conducting of the planned Tompkins County public safety communications towers project without consideration of and respect given to the local laws and Zoning Ordinances of Tompkins County municipalities, and Whereas, the Supreme Court of New York State has passed a verdict in a lawsuit concerning this matter that allows Tompkins County to conduct said project as described above, 3 I I . Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting 12/11/2001 Be it Hereby Resolved , that the Town of Ulysses wishes to appeal this decision by the Supreme Court of New York State, and, To this Effect, Be it Further Resolved , that the Town of Ulysses hereby agrees to pay up to $625 for attorney's fees to appeal said decision of die Supreme Court of New York State . Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. Town of Covert/Trumansburg Fire Department Mr. Austic called the Board's attention to a letter received from Town of Covert Supervisor Brayton Foster, seeking to set up an intermunicipal meeting with the Trumansburg Fire Department concerning the two Towns' contracts with the Fire Department. The Board agreed that such a meeting would be a good idea. It was noted that the Town of Hector should also be included. Employees Gift Certificates Mrs. Duddle�ston moved, seconded by Ms. Poelvoorde to approve the purchase of $20 gift certificates from the Trumansburg Shur Save for all Town of Ulysses employees. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. Appointments Mr. Austic reported that Heather McDaniel, recently appointed Town representative to the Tompkins County EMC, has requested that she be reappointed for 2002 . Mr. Austic stated that all appointments would be made at the January Regular Town Board Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, January 8th, 2002 . The Board discussed upcoming end-of-terms for one member each of the Planning Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Both members whose term., are ending have expressed interest in serving another term, although George Kennedy of the Planning Board has stated that he does not wish to be reappointed as the Chairman of that Board. Mrs. Georgia noted that Planning Board Clerk Eva Gabriel has resigned. Mr. Austic noted that Town law gives the duty of appointing a clerk to the Board she/he will work for, in this case, the Planning Board. Tompkins County Representative Peter Penniman 1 j Mr. Penniman stated that he has a Recreation Partnership contract for the Town of Ulysses. Mr. Penniman reported that the Youth Board has been conducting a survey of how the City of Ithaca's youth resources are used. I 11 Mr. Penniman reported the EMC has been advising the Planning Board and the County Board of Representatives on a number of issues; particularly on the matter of leasing County land for gas drilling. 4 'p Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting 12/11/2001 Mr. Penniman also reported on the situation concerning the re-numbering need for Iradell Road. Mr. Penniman stated that he has met with the Town of Enfield Town Board, and explained the need to renumber Iradell Road in all three Towns that this road passes through. The Town of Ithaca has stated that it is not interested in re-numbering. Mr. Penniman also reported that the County is looking into re-starting a Planning Federation to serve as a forum for the local Towns and Tompkins County to discuss planning issues. Mr. Penniman noted he had given a copy of the draft results of the "Tompkins County Agricultural Lands and Natural Areas Preservation Study" (Purchase of Development Rights Study) to Supervisor Austic . The study is slated to be put on the Tompkins County website when it is officially completed. Mr. Penniman also supplied Mr. Austic with reports on the Tompkins County Natural Resources Survey and the Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report . Jacksonville / Route 96 Revitalization Project Mr. Coogan reported that Tom Mink of the Tompkins County Planning Department has asked the Ulysses Town Board or the Ulysses Planning Board to issue a recommendation concerning the plan for the proposed Jacksonville revitalization project. The plan should be adopted by one of the Boards by the end ofJanuary 2002 . The Board agreed that the Town Planning Board should have the opportunity to review the plan. The following resolution was moved by Mr. Weatherby and seconded by Mrs. Duddleston: Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses requests that the Planning Board review the application of the Jacksonville Association for the "COMMERCIAL CENTER REVITALIZATION PROGRAM" and report back to the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses any thoughts and/or recommendations prior to the Town Boards adoption of said program. Further Resolved that the Planning Board makes all written responses available to the Town Board by the end ofJanuary 2002 . Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. Zoning Ordinance-First Revision Draft Mr. Weatherby moved the following resolution, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston Whereas, George R. Frantz & Associates has completed the Draft Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Ulysses and, Whereas, the Town Board has accepted said draft for review and has forwarded it to Attorney Bruce Wilson for review and, Now Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses presents this Draft Zoning Ordinance to The Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses for their review and comments And Further Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses requests that the Planning Board review said draft ordinance and give formal written comments to the Town Board by February 28th, 2002 . 5 I I 03, Town of Ulysses Regular Town Boaid Meeting 12/112001 Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. Mr. Austic asked if the Board wished to schedule a public meeting, to take place in the next month or so . Ms. Poelvoorde suggested holding off on scheduling a public meeting until both the Planning Board and the Town Board can review the draft and suggest changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Austic asked if there were any comments. None were heard. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Austic moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose iof discussing the possible purchase of land for the water tank and the pumping station that will serve Water District #3 , and to make a decision on an insurance provider. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye The Board adjourned to executive session at 8 :40 pm. After discussion, the Board returned to the open meeting at 9 : 00 pm. Land for Tank and Pumping Station Once back inl the regular meeting, Mrs. Duddleston moved, seconded by Ms. Poelvoorde, that the Town of Ulysses offer $ 10,000 to Paula McClure for the purchase of a parcel of land on Woolf Lane. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye Adopted. I Decision on Insurance Provider Mr. Weatherby moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston, that the Town of Ulysses enters a two-year contract with the Farrell-Messier Agency for the provision of insurance. CORRESPONDENCE I No correspondence was brought to the Board's attention. 6 Town of Ulysses Regular Town Board Meeting 12/11/2001 ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, Mr. Weatherby moved, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Austic aye Mrs. Duddleston aye Ms. Poelvoorde aye Mr. Weatherby aye The meeting adjourned at 9 :01 pm. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk MLG: kl 7