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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-17 listserv mssgGoogle Groups Updates from the Town of Ulysses Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> May 17, 2019 1:10 PM Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses Happy Friday! Read on for important information compiled for you from Town of Ulysses staff… In this issue: Highway Superintendent Appointment Zoning Update Celebrate Durand Day! Taking Steps to Build a Community Pool Water District 3 Updates Swift911 Alert System Youth Services Fundraiser at Little Venice Commemorating Durand Day Funding Available for the Replacement of Sewage Systems on or Near Cayuga Lake Incentives for Energy Efficiency Upcoming Town Meetings TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS: Highway Superintendent Appointment Highway Superintendent Dave Reynolds retired on May 6. At the Town Board meeting on May 14, Deputy Superintendent, Scott Stewart, was appointed to fill the superintendent position for the remainder of 2019. The position will be on the ballot in the November 2019 election. For more information on the election and voting, visit http://tompkinscountyny.gov/boe. The Highway Department is located at 3888 Colegrove Road, Trumansburg and can be reached at (607)387-6230 or highway@ulysses.ny.us. Zoning Update The latest version of the town’s zoning update pre-draft is available here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/boards /zoning-update/. The draft has been sent to the Planning Board for comment and is due back to the Town Board by June 5. After that time, the Town Board will create a final public draft and hold a public hearing before voting on the proposed law. Taking Steps to Build a Community Pool Having a community pool has long been a dream for the area. Taking steps to make that dream a reality, the Town of Ulysses is working with the Trumansburg Central School District, Trumansburg Community Recreation (TCR), and the Village of Trumansburg to move this project forward. These four entities (called the 4 Boards), with leadership from TCR, are currently evaluating recreation spaces in our community, with an eye toward ensuring that healthy recreational activities are available for all. The 4 Boards are excited to announce that the Trumansburg Central School District will be actively researching and planning for construction of a pool. The Town of Ulysses and others from the 4 Boards support the creation of a restricted fund (Capital Reserve) as a proposition which is part of the of the Trumansburg Central School District Budget to be voted on on Tuesday, May 21. If the proposition passes, our school and community can begin saving and fundraising for the construction (and maintenance) of a new community pool on school grounds. A community pool will not only serve the students, but the entire Trumansburg area. For more information, e-mail Trumansburg Community Recreation at tburgcr@gmail.com. Water District 3 & 4 updates (does not apply to Village of Trumansburg residents or those with well water) The Town of Ulysses Water Department is in the process of upgrading its water meters. The new meters Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/CtQ9hvA... 1 of 3 11/12/2019, 3:25 PM can be read remotely, making the meter reading process more efficient. You may see our water operators replacing your water meter in the months ahead. In the case of a water leak or other water emergency, our office may need to contact you quickly to avoid property damage or expensive excess water charges. Please include your contact information along with your water bill payment. A yellow contact form will be enclosed in your May water bill, which was mailed out today. Contact the Town Clerk at (607) 387-5767 x2 or clerk@ulysses.ny.us with any questions. The 2019 Annual Water Quality Report is available here: http://boltonpoint.org/2019.pdf. The town receives it water from Bolton Point via the Town of Ithaca. Swift911 Alert System The Town of Ulysses now uses an automatic messaging system to alert residents about floods, fires, water emergencies, road closures, missing persons, evacuation orders, and weather emergencies. Sign up at http://mp.swiftreach.com/ or text “Swift911” to “99538.” TOWN AFFILIATES: YOUTH SERVICES Dining for Dollars Fundraiser Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Services (TYS) will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 21 from 4-9pm at Little Venice Ristorante for a Dining for Dollars fundraising event. This past year TYS worked with over 180 middle and high school students offering a variety of enrichment programs and the Youth Employment Program. 10% of your meal price (alcohol not included) will be donated. See complete details (and flyer) here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/pdf/2019-05-YC-fundraiser.jpg. For more information, contact Ethan at 592-5111 or egc24@cornell.edu. Commemorating Durand Day The Trumansburg-Ulysses Joint Youth Commission & Trumansburg Farmers Market Board will host an event on Wednesday, May 29 in recognition of Durand Van Doren’s 20 years of service as Youth Commissioner and his enthusiastic advocacy for the community’s children and youth. Festivities will begin at 6pm with a commemoration ceremony followed by a reception with cake and music. TOMPKINS COUNTY: Funding Available For The Replacement Of Sewage Systems On Or Near Cayuga Lake The Tompkins County Health Department is in the second year of a grant program that reimburses property owners along the shore or near to Cayuga Lake for the replacement of failing or other inadequate sewage systems. The Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 established the “State Septic System Replacement Fund,” a multi-year program allocating money to communities along impaired waterbodies for the replacement or repair of poorly functioning sewage systems. Eligible property owners can be reimbursed up to 50% of costs for sewage system projects up to $10,000. Eligibility criteria have been broadened since the initial roll-out last year to include seasonal and second homes. Eligibility requirements and other program specific information can be found on the Division of Environmental Health’s State Septic System Replacement Program webpage at http://TompkinsCountyNY.gov/health/eh/owts/ssrpfund.or by calling the Health Dept. at (607)274-6600. NYSERDA funding opportunities for Commercial, Industrial, and Multifamily Properties The Tompkins County Business Energy Advisors (BEA) program assists business owners and facility managers in setting energy goals and understanding energy options during the earliest stages of project design and conceptualization, when it is the easiest and most cost-effective to incorporate energy efficiency improvements. BEA has announced that the NYSERDA Clean Energy Action Plan is offering increased incentives to help communities, businesses, and individuals access reliable clean energy alternatives to natural gas. Programs Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/CtQ9hvA... 2 of 3 11/12/2019, 3:25 PM support clean heating and cooling options, including ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps, and provide technical and financial support for new construction or gut rehab projects. In addition, the Buildings of Excellence Competition can provide up to $1,000,000 for low emission, highly efficient multifamily buildings. For more information, visit http://tompkinscountyny.gov/bea. UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS: All town meetings are held at the town hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, unless noted otherwise. For agendas and other meeting information, click on the event on the calendar here: http://ulysses.ny.us /calendar/?category=Government ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forward this message to anyone else that you think would be interested. We’d love to connect with more residents. To send questions or comments, or be removed from this list, please e-mail clerk@ulysses.ny.us --- Best, Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk) Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public Office hours: 8am-4pm, M-F (After hours by appt.) 10 Elm St. Trumansburg NY 14886 P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221 ulysses.ny.us Get the latest updates on the town- sign up for the e-newsletter! Click here. Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/CtQ9hvA... 3 of 3 11/12/2019, 3:25 PM