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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-24-WTB TOWN OF ULYSSES TOWN BOARD — Working Meeting September 24, 2013 Audio available at http : //www. ulysses .ny .us/council/tbmeetings/ Present : Supervisor Elizabeth Thomas ; Councilpersons Lucia Tyler, Nancy Zahler, David Kerness ; Environmental Planner Darby Kiley ; Town Clerk Marsha Georgia; and Attorney Mariette Geldenhuys. Absent: Councilman Kevin Romer Others Present: Mike & Jodi Marshall, Dave and Jean Sherman, Cheryl Fletcher, Diane Hillman, Nancy Cusumano, Anne & Steve Plescia, Harriet Sutherland, , Sue Roenke, Lawrence McCann and Rob Montana, Reporter. The meeting was opened at 6 : 30 PM for an informal discussion with County Sheriff, Ken Lansing regarding recent break-ins through Ulysses . The audio can be heard on line . Supervisor Thomas called the Town Board Working meeting to order at 7 : 05 PM . APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Ms. Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Kerness to adjust the agenda by removing the presentation from the Municipal Gas and Electric Association because of a personal emergency and will attend at the October meeting, and add an executive session. Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Ms . Zahler aye 8 Mr. Kerness aye Adopted APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms . Thomas moved, seconded by Ms . Zahler the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approve the minutes of the Town Board Working meeting of August 27 , 2013 with the changes and corrections. Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Kerness aye Adopted PRESENTATION : GENERAL CODE Ms . Thomas introduced Laurie Shura, Account Manager from General Code . Ms . Shura made the following presentation: The local laws of the Town have never been codified. Presently, the Town is requesting proposals for codification of the legislation of the Town. The scope of services is the incorporation of all legislation of a general and permanent nature into the new Code and is to include research and editorial and legal analysis to identify conflicts, inconsistencies and other problem areas in need of updating or correction; the incorporation of any necessary revisions; the creation of an index; the printing of 5 copies of the Code; and the preparation of Code adoption materials and a disposition list to document the final disposition of all Code-relevant legislation. The Town is also interested in a fully searchable online version of the Code. Town of Ulysses Working Meeting 2 September 24, 2013 The Town of Ulysses ' objectives will be met and goals achieved through our proposed Codification Solution, which includes : • An Editorial and Legal Analysis and codification of existing materials • Premium eCode360® online code • Custom printed Code books, with an option for additional printed books • Code supplementation service • The cost of General Code' s recommended solution will be $ 13,733 . • A detailed breakdown of the investment and available options were reviewed thoroughly The Board discussed and asked Ms . Shura questions . All of the money would not have to be put in the 2014 budget; Ms . Shura explained the payment schedule. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Rob Montana introduced himself as the new representative for "Town Talk" and will be covering the meetings for the Ithaca Journal . OLD BUSINESS ZONING Maps Ms. Kiley reviewed a draft map of Lakeshore and Conservation districts, Yacht Club, Park & Recreation, and existing Business Districts. Ms . Kiley also presented the draft of Article Y — M-Marina District for the Boards review; minor changes were made . This draft dated September 18 , 2013 is posted on the web site at www. ulysses . ny. us under current events . NEW BUSINESS FIRE & EMS BUDGET The Town Board attended a meeting with the Village of Trumansburg on September 19, 2013 and reviewed the budget for 2014 . The cost of the EMS is up by about 20% . The total Fire Protection fee for 2014 is $429, 020 up by 13 . 54 % . BUDGET WORK SESSIONS — set dates to work on budget The Tentative 2014 Budget needs to be presented to the Town Clerk no later than September 30, 2013 and the Town Clerk must present it to the Town Board at a Regular or Special meeting no later than October 5 , 2013 . The Board waived the meeting and asked for it to be presented electronically and a copy put in their basket at the Town Hall . The Board discussed setting Budget Workshop meetings; they are as follows : • October 10, 2013 9 AM to 11 AM • October 15 , 2013 10 : 30 AM to 12 : 30 PM • October 29, 2013 10 : 30 AM to 12 : 30 PM Executive Session Ms . Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Kerness the following : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses moves to go into executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, or removal of particular personnel . Town of Ulysses Working Meeting 3 September 24, 2013 Ms . Thomas aye Ms . Tyler aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Kerness aye Adopted The Board adjourned to executive session at 10 PM . The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 10 : 15PM with no further business, discussion or action. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L . Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk I