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