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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-03-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 11 /03/10 APPROVED 06/08/11 Present: Acting Chairperson Rod Hawkes, Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Stan Beames Excused : Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Rick Rainey, Rod Porter Mr. Hawkes called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm . He stated the only order of business on the agenda is the boundaries for the Conservation Zone . These had been presented at the previous meeting by David Kerness . He reviewed the boundaries on the map provided by David Kerness . Ms Schneider stated she was not going to argue this is too important to not have in place. She is will to accept they may have to accept what they can get vs . what they would really like to have. The plan is strong and she supports the new boundaries . Mr. Wertis stated he was convinced they should change the boundaries at the initial presentation. Mr. Hawkes made the MOTION, Mr. Wertis SECONDED the MOTION to approve the changed boundaries as presented by Mr. David Kerness . The vote was taken, ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION APPROVED . Mr. Wertis asked if they had all signed up for their training. Mr. Hawkes noted their next meeting is December 1St. He would like to attend the TC3 training he had received and had emailed Ken regarding their not having a meeting but attend training. Mr. Wertis noted they are required to have training, and attendance taken at each meeting. He discussed the Local Law that requires attendance and training at the Board level . The other members agreed it would be advantageous to attend this meeting. Mr. Hawkes adjourned the meeting at 7 : 12 pm . Sincerely, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary Town of Ulysses Public Hearing 2011 Preliminary Budget / / / 3 / / o Present : Supervisor Roxanne Marino ; Councilpersons David Kerness, Elizabeth Thomas; Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia; Deputy Supervisor Sue Poelvoorde Others Present : No one from the public present . Supervisor Marino called the Public Hearing to order at 7 : 05 p .m. The Board discussed two changes to the preliminary budget that came up recently while waiting for members of the public to arrive . Ms . Marino received a request from the Office for the Aging just days before the hearing for $2 , 000 for Gadabout service. The general consensus was to add the request to the 2011 budget. The Board discussed the Youth expense account and revenue. Ms . Marino advised them that there is a change to be made to the Youth program . The appropriations will be decreased by $2 ,000 due to the Village rolling over $3 , 000 from 2010 . Ms . Marino said she would make the changes and add the Gadabout request into the 2011 budget and then distribute the updated 2011 Preliminary Budget before the Regular Town Board meeting on November 9 , 2010 . Ms . Marino reported that the Mortgage Tax was received and the amount is higher than what was budgeted in 2010 . Ms . Marino suggested that the Board think about creating a reserve fund for Youth Programming at the end of the year with some of the fund balances that the Town may have. She noted that it is likely that Tompkins County will reduce or eliminate funding support for rural youth services in the future. Hearing no further business Mr. Kerness moved, seconded by Ms . Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved . Meeting adjourned at 7 : 55 p .m . Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk 1