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INDEX OF 2024 RESOLUTIONS
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INDEX OF 2024 RESOLUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
January 4th, 2024: Organizational Town Board Meeting ............................................................................................................... 3
RESOLUTION 2024-1: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA ............................................................................................................. 3
RESOLUTION 2024-2: HIGHWAY- SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS .............................................................................................. 4
RESOLUTION 2024-3: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS ........................................................................................ 4
RESOLUTION 2024-4: SOLE SOURCE REPAIR VENDORS FOR HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT .................................................................. 4
RESOLUTION 2024-5: TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION .......................................................................... 5
RESOLUTION 2024-6: VEHICLE BENEFIT ........................................................................................................................................ 5
RESOLUTION 2024-7: DATES OF MEETINGS .................................................................................................................................. 5
RESOLUTION 2024-8: MEDIA ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
RESOLUTION 2024-9: MINUTES & RELATED RECORDS ................................................................................................................. 6
RESOLUTION 2024-10: MILEAGE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE USE FOR TOWN BUSINESS ................................................................ 6
RESOLUTION 2024-11: PETTY CASH .............................................................................................................................................. 7
RESOLUTION 2024-12: CRIME COVERAGE .................................................................................................................................... 7
RESOLUTION 2024-13: FINANCIAL REPORTING: ANNUAL UPDATE DOCUMENT (AUD) ............................................................... 7
RESOLUTION 2024-14: FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS .................................................................................................................. 7
RESOLUTION 2024-15: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 7
RESOLUTION 2024-16: FINANCIAL AUDIT ..................................................................................................................................... 8
RESOLUTION 2024-17: COLLECTION OF BUILDING FEES .............................................................................................................. 8
RESOLUTION 2024-18: TOWN BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES, COUNTERSIGNING AND MAILING OF CHECKS ........................... 8
RESOLUTION 2024-19: ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY PERIODS AND SALARIES ................................................................................... 9
RESOLUTION 2024-20: 2024 PAY RATES ....................................................................................................................................... 9
RESOLUTION 2024-21: TIME RECORDS ....................................................................................................................................... 11
RESOLUTION 2024-22: INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 12
RESOLUTION 2024-23: CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES ......................................................................................... 13
RESOLUTION 2024-24: APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS & LIAISONS OF TOWN BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF .......................... 13
RESOLUTION 2024-25: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS OF NON-TOWN BOARD MEMBERS .............................................................. 15
RESOLUTION #2024-26: PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPOINTMENTS ............................................. 16
RESOLUTION 2024-27: POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................. 17
RESOLUTION 2024-28: TOWN OF ULYSSES TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN AND NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY .......................... 20
RESOLUTION 2024-29: MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING: ......................................................................................................... 20
RESOLUTION 2024-30: MANDATORY REVIEW OF ALL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TOWN PROPERTY ............................................ 22
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RESOLUTION 2024-31: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ........................................................................................................ 22
RESOLUTION 2024-32: GIFTS FROM TOWN TO OTHER PARTIES ................................................................................................ 22
RESOLUTION 2024-33: 2024 FEES and PENALTIES ...................................................................................................................... 23
RESOLUTION 2024-34: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN BOARD ................................................................................. 30
RESOLUTION 2024-35: POLICY FOR APPLYING AND RECEIVING GRANTS AND ENGAGING IN CONTRACTS (Originally Adopted
6/26/2006 As The “Gatekeeper” Resolution), (Amended 1/14/2020) ........................................................................................ 32
RESOLUTION 2024-36: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ATTORNEY SERVICES ................................................................................... 33
RESOLUTION 2024-37: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ENGINEERING SERVICES .............................................................................. 33
RESOLUTION 2024-38: CONTRACTS AND ANNUAL PAYMENTS –COMM ORGS VS. SERVICE CONTRACTS ................................. 33
RESOLUTION 2024-39: DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MINUTES .................................................................................... 35
RESOLUTION 2024-40: AUTHORIZATION FOR A DELEGATE TO VOTE AT AOT MEETING ........................................................... 36
RESOLUTION 2024-41: APPROVAL OF PAY RATE FOR NEW HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE .................................................................... 36
January 9TH, 2024: Town Board Meeting and Public Hearing ..................................................................................................... 37
RESOLUTION 2024-42: APPROVAL OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AGREEMENT FOR 2024 ............................................. 37
RESOLUTION 2024-43: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXECUTION WITH BARTON AND LOGUIDICE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES FOR CURRY ROAD OVER TRUMANSBURG CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT PARTIALLY FUNDED BY BRIDGE-NY ...... 38
RESOLUTION 2024-44: APPROVAL OF REC DIRECTOR SALARY FOR 2024................................................................................... 38
RESOLUTION 2024-45: APPOINTMENT TO COMP PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE: ...................................................................... 38
RESOLUTION 2024-46: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES FUNDING ... 39
RESOLUTION 2024-47: AUTHORIZING TITLE CHANGE FOR HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ....... 39
RESOLUTION 2024-48: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:....................................................................................................................... 40
RESOLUTION 2024-49: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS ............................................................................................................................ 40
January 23RD, 2024: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ............................................................................................................... 40
RESOLUTION 2024-50: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TOWN BOARD AUDIT OF JUSTICE ................................................................ 40
COURTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
RESOLUTION 2024-51: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND ........................................................... 41
WATER CONTRACT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41
RESOLUTION 2024-52: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ............................................................... 41
WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #317 ................................................................................................................................................... 41
RESOLUTION 2024-53: RECOGNIZING SERVICE OF STEVEN MANCIOCCHI ................................................................................. 42
RESOLUTION 2024-54: APPOINTMENT TO BZA .......................................................................................................................... 42
RESOLUTION 2024-55: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ....................................................................................................................... 42
February 8th, 2024: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING ................................................................................................................ 43
RESOLUTION 2024-56: AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO HIRE A LAW FIRM IN HER DISCRETION TO CONDUCT A
CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION .................................................................................................................................................. 43
February 13th, 2024: TOWN BOARD MEETING............................................................................................................................ 43
RESOLUTION 2024-57: STRATEGY FOR ALLOCATION OF ARPA FUNDS USE ............................................................................... 43
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RESOLUTION 2024-58: 2023 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 43
RESOLUTION 2024-59: 2023 USE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (APRA) FUNDS FOR WATER DISTRICT 3 .................... 49
RESOLUTION 2024-60: AUTHORIZATION OF SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH INSERO FOR ANNUAL AUDIT ................ 50
RESOLUTION 2024-61: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:....................................................................................................................... 50
RESOLUTION 2024-62: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS ............................................................................................................................ 50
RESOLUTION OF 2024-63: CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 27 TH REGULAR MEETING ................................................................. 51
Date Adopted: 2/13/24 ............................................................................................................................................................... 51
March 12th, 2024: Town Board Meeting ..................................................................................................................................... 51
RESOLUTION 2024-64: AUTHORIZING USE OF FUNDS FROM THE TOWN OF ULYSSES DA233/DA878 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
RESERVE FUND TO PURCHASE LOADER IN 2024 ......................................................................................................................... 51
Date Adopted: 3/12/24 ............................................................................................................................................................... 52
RESOLUTION 2024-65 OF: APPROVAL TO INVESTIGATE COSTS FOR ARPA FUNDS PROJECTS ................................................... 52
RESOLUTION 2024-66: GATEKEEPER RESOLUTION FOR UNITED WAY FUNDING FOR RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES ..... 53
RESOLUTION 2024-67: ADOPTION OF A RECYCLING POLICY AT TOWN FACILITIES .................................................................... 53
RESOLUTION 2024-68: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE STORMWATER COALITION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY .................. 53
RESOLUTION 2024-69: AUTHORIZING BYLAW AMENDMENTS FOR THE THREE FALLS LDC ....................................................... 53
RESOLUTION 2024-70: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ....................................................................................................................... 55
RESOLUTION 2024-71: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS ............................................................................................................................. 55
March 26th, 2024: Town Board Meeting ..................................................................................................................................... 55
RESOLUTION 2024-72: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ....................................................................................................................... 55
Date Adopted: 3/26/24 ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
JANUARY 4TH, 2024: ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-1: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for Jan. 4, 2024 with the addition of
establishment of a pay rate for a new DPW hire.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-2: HIGHWAY- SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, Highway Law #142-d allows co-operative agreements for highway services and sharing of labor,
equipment and supplies; and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G allows and encourages municipal co-operations, by joint or
contract basis, performance of powers and duties among themselves; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed beneficial to the Town of Ulysses to allow for shared highway agreements of
equipment and services with other nearby municipal highway departments;
WHEREAS the Agreement for the Expenditure and Repair and Improvement of Highway Moneys is
authorized by Highway Law #284, and an agreement to cover Custody of Highway Moneys is authorized by
Highway Law #283.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Town ’s Highway
Superintendent pursuant to Highway Law #284 to take such action to implement said agreements consistent
with Town highway needs and availability, and Supervisor pursuant to Highway Law #283 to enter into
agreements for shared services and equipment with other municipalities and authorize, within existing budget
constraints, the maintain sufficient liability coverage to protect the town in such joint efforts.
RESOLUTION 2024-3: AUTHORIZING SPENDING OF HIGHWAY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Town Board must approve expenditures annually for the maintenance of the roads, and
WHEREAS by law, the Town Board must approve these expenditures for highway maintenance, Therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the attached Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys as
presented by the Ulysses Highway Superintendent at the January 5, 2024 Town Board Organizational meeting.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-4: SOLE SOURCE REPAIR VENDORS FOR HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the timely repairs of Highway equipment are vital to safe roads and Town operations, and
WHEREAS, equipment repair services are considered sole-source vendors due to the nature of the repairs,
which can be both highly specialized for a specific piece of equipment and/or under warranty through a
specific vendor; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board recognizes that the Town Highway Superintendent is in
adherence with the procurement policy to procure repair services as required from the following sole source
vendors: Beam Mack, Caskey’s Garage, and Regional International Corp.
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RESOLUTION 2024-5: TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the hours for the Town Dept. of Public Works (DPW), set by the Town Highway Superintendent,
are:
Oct 1st- April 30th: 6am to 2:30pm, Monday- Friday
May 1st- Sept. 30th: 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with flexible scheduling to cover water and
emergencies.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-6: VEHICLE BENEFIT
RESOLVED, that because the Highway Superintendent is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Ulysses Town
Board authorizes the use of a town vehicle for travel to and from work, provided it is not used for more than incidental
personal use. Mileage should be recorded and submitted to the Town Clerk annually by January 15 th for the preceding
year.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-7: DATES OF MEETINGS
BE IT RESOLVED, the Regular Monthly Board meetings of the Ulysses Town Board will be held on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month at 7pm at the Town Hall at 10 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION 2024-8: MEDIA
BE IT RESOLVED the designated news media is advised of the foregoing schedule and meeting notices will be posted, in
accordance with the Open Meetings Law, on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and the Town website; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper regularly published and having general circulation in the
Town, is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
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Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-9: MINUTES & RELATED RECORDS
BE IT RESOLVED, draft minutes of the Town Board meetings will be produced by the Town Clerk within 14 days of the
date of the meeting and sent to Town Board members for approval, and further
RESOLVED in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, draft meeting minutes will be available to the public through
the Town Clerk’s Office and posted publicly with clear demarcation as “Draft” until approved by the Town Board and
further
RESOLVED that the digital versions are hereby designated as the official minutes, and further
FURTHER RESOLVED that video records of meetings be posted online in an effort to expand public access to meetings,
and otherwise in accordance with the Open Meetings Law.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-10: MILEAGE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE USE FOR TOWN BUSINESS
BE IT RESOLVED mileage at a rate of $0.67 cents per mile, based on the 2024 IRS standard mileage rate, shall be paid to
Town Officials and employees for use of their personal vehicles for Town Business and that such mileage shall be
reported at least quarterly on the official town form (available from the Town Clerk).
Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-11: PETTY CASH
BE IT RESOLVED that the petty cash amount for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector is $300 and the amount for the Court
Clerk is $150.
RESOLUTION 2024-12: CRIME COVERAGE
BE IT RESOLVED that the following crime insurance coverage through Houston Casual for Town officials, appointees
and employees is hereby approved:
Forgery and alteration $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Theft $100,000/employee ($2,500 deductible)
Computer Fraud $100,000 ($1,000 deductible)
Employee Dishonesty ($2,500 deductible):
First Deputy Supervisor $650,000
Supervisor $650,000
Bookkeeper $650,000
Tax Collector/Town Clerk $650,000
Deputy Town Clerk $650,000
Court Clerk $650,000
RESOLUTION 2024-13: FINANCIAL REPORTING: ANNUAL UPDATE DOCUMENT (AUD)
BE IT RESOLVED that an annual financial report must be presented to the Town Clerk within 30 days of the end of the
fiscal year as required by Town Law Section 29(10), and further
RESOLVED, in lieu of the financial report, the Supervisor is hereby required and authorized to submit an annual update
document (AUD) to the state comptroller and Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and further,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary thereof to be published in accordance with the law (Town Law
Section 29(10-a)), and further
RESOLVED that if the state comptroller approves a 60-day extension of the AUD, the Supervisor’s time for filing a copy
of the AUD with the Town Clerk is also extended.
RESOLUTION 2024-14: FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED the Town follow the 2013 recommendations of auditor Insero and Company to have the Supervisor or
Bookkeeper review the reconciliation of the Town Clerk’s bank statements and the Town Clerk’s office review the
reconciliation of the Supervisor’s bank statements in order to safeguard the town’s finances. This shall be done at least
quarterly and reported to the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 2024-15: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that Tompkins Community Bank is designated as depository, in which the Supervisor, Town Clerk,
Justices, and other employees by virtue of their offices, shall deposit all monies coming into their hands and,
FURTHER RESOLVED the Town investments can be made at other banks and institutions as outlined in the Town’s
investment policy. The Town investment policy shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Board periodically and
revised as necessary.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
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Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-16: FINANCIAL AUDIT
WHEREAS Town Law Section 123 requires that on or before the twentieth day of January an audit is performed for
each Town department, or alternately, prior to the twentieth day of January the town may schedule an annual audit
with a certified public accountant to take place within sixty days after the close of the town’s fiscal year;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses has scheduled its annual audit with a certified public accountant,
Insero, to commence the week of February 19, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Ulysses has scheduled the annual court audit for Jan. 12, 2024 at 8am by Mr.
Boggs and Ms. Weatherby.
RESOLUTION 2024-17: COLLECTION OF BUILDING FEES
WHEREAS payments for building and zoning are collected by the building and zoning officers, and
WHEREAS building and zoning officers are prohibited from collecting cash payments when outside the
office,
RESOLVED that for the purposes of checks and balances, the building and zoning officers will give payments
and documentation to the Town Clerk for deposit.
RESOLUTION 2024-18: TOWN BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES, COUNTERSIGNING AND MAILING OF
CHECKS
RESOLVED that the signatories for Town-wide bank accounts (i.e. not Clerk or Court accounts) are as follows: Katelin
Olson, Carissa Parlato, Mary Bouchard; and
RESOLVED that checks dispersed by the Town of Ulysses in the amount of $5,000 or more will be signed by both the
Town Supervisor and Town Clerk or other designated signatory per Town Law Section 29, and further
RESOLVED, that as an internal security policy, checks over $15,000 will be sent via certified mail.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-19: ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY PERIODS AND SALARIES
BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board hereby establishes the following payroll periods beginning on December 24, 2024,
and going through December 21, 2024:
Monthly: Councilpersons
Bi-weekly: Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Justices, and all other employees.
RESOLUTION 2024-20: 2024 PAY RATES
Position 2024 Budgeted
Appropriation
Hourly rate, if
applicable
Town Board
Town Supervisor $40,106 n/a
Budget Officer $48,861 n/a
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor $38,032 n/a
Councilperson ($5425 each for 4 councilmembers) $21,700 n/a
Clerk
Start End Processing Date Pay Date
12/24/2023 1/6/2024 1/8/2024 1/11/2024
1/7/2024 1/20/2024 1/22/2024 1/25/2024
1/21/2024 2/3/2024 2/5/2024 2/8/2024
2/4/2024 2/17/2024 2/19/2024 2/22/2024
2/18/2024 3/2/2024 3/4/2024 3/7/2024
3/3/2024 3/16/2024 3/18/2024 3/21/2024
3/17/2024 3/30/2024 4/1/2024 4/4/2024
3/31/2024 4/13/2024 4/15/2024 4/18/2024
4/14/2024 4/27/2024 4/29/2024 5/2/2024
4/28/2024 5/11/2024 5/13/2024 5/16/2024
5/12/2024 5/25/2024 5/27/2024 5/30/2024
5/26/2024 6/8/2024 6/10/2024 6/13/2024
6/9/2024 6/22/2024 6/24/2024 6/27/2024
6/23/2024 7/6/2024 7/8/2024 7/11/2024
7/7/2024 7/20/2024 7/22/2024 7/25/2024
7/21/2024 8/3/2024 8/5/2024 8/8/2024
8/4/2024 8/17/2024 8/19/2024 8/22/2024
8/18/2024 8/31/2024 9/2/2024 9/5/2024
9/1/2024 9/14/2024 9/16/2024 9/19/2024
9/15/2024 9/28/2024 9/30/2024 10/3/2024
9/29/2024 10/12/2024 10/14/2024 10/17/2024
10/13/2024 10/26/2024 10/28/2024 10/31/2024
10/27/2024 11/9/2024 11/11/2024 11/14/2024
11/10/2024 11/23/2024 11/25/2024 11/28/2024
11/24/2024 12/7/2024 12/9/2024 12/12/2024
12/8/2024 12/21/2024 12/23/2024 12/26/2024
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Town Clerk $63,336 n/a
Deputy Town Clerk $26,352 $21.96
Second Deputy Clerk $500 $20.60
Court
Town Justice 1 $21,026 n/a
Town Justice 2 $21,026 n/a
Court Clerk $55,135 n/a
Recreation
Director of Recreation (part-time or seasonal) $25,302 $25.61
(updated 1/9/24 to
salaried position)
Asst Director of Recreation (part-time) $7,000 $22.66
Planning, Zoning, Building
Enforcement Officer for Building Code and Zoning $53,406 n/a
Planner $80,340 n/a
Code/Fire Enforcement Officer (part- time) $6,518 $25.07
Planning/Zoning Admin – Project Assistant $17,675 $22.66
Highway
Highway Superintendent $72,263 n/a
Water District 3 Supervisor $1,807 n/a
Water District 3 Admin – Project Assistant $1,196 $22.66
General Water Supervisor $1,807 n/a
Motor Equipment Operator (total for estimated 3 FT positions) $146,055 $26.25 per Union
Contract
Deputy Highway Superintendent $55,640 $26.75 per Union
Contract
MEO/Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker $17,914 $26.50 per Union
Contract
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-21: TIME RECORDS
BE IT RESOLVED all hourly employees shall turn in a Town of Ulysses time card through the end of the pay period no
later than the following Monday at 10:00am, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that salaried employees wishing to participate in the Town’s benefits programs according to the
Personnel Policy shall report time used for vacation, sick time, holiday or other time off on a Town of Ulysses time card
to maintain accurate records of benefit time used, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that no pay will be issued without a time card that has been signed by the employee and the
employee's supervisor and submitted to the Bookkeeper and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the submission of electronic timecards, provided other obligations are met, is allowed and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED that if the employee is submitting the time card electronically to the Bookkeeper, the Department
Head /Employee Supervisor must give electronic approval as part of the time card submission and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that salaried and hourly employees (non-elected) should use this time card to submit sick,
vacation, holiday and personal time off, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the responsibility of the employee’s supervisor to assure the time card is accurate, and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that to maintain accountability of all employees who work for the town, and to clarify supervisory
roles, the following listing specifies employee supervisors. Each employee supervisor is responsible for approving time
cards (if required), vacation, personal, sick days and compensation time used by each employee. Time off for each
employee must be reported to the Bookkeeper who will maintain records.
Employee Employee Supervisor Hours/ Wk
Budget Officer Town Supervisor 30
Deputy Town Clerk Town Clerk Up to 24
Court Clerk Town Justices 40
Bookkeeper Budget Officer 19
Enforcement Officer for Building Code
& Zoning
Town Supervisor 35
Deputy Enforcement Officer Enforcement Officer 5
Zoning Officer/Planner Town Supervisor 40
Project Assistant Town Supervisor Varies
Project Assistant Zoning Officer/Planner Up to 19
Deputy Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent 40
Motor Equipment Operators Highway Superintendent 40
Highway Laborer Highway Superintendent Varies
MEO/Water Maintenance Worker Highway Superintendent 40 (combined with highway
work)
Water District Laborer Highway Superintendent Varies
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Recreation Director Town Supervisor 19
Recreation Department Employees Recreation Director Varies
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-22: INSURANCE
RESOLVED the Town of Ulysses make the following insurance choices in 2024:
Insurance type Carrier Town contribution Policy or rate
exp.
Health insurance Greater Tompkins County
Health Insurance
Consortium Platinum Plan
through Excellus BCBS
90% for Class A employees
50% for Class B employees
12/31/24
Dental insurance Excellus BCBS 50% of the premium 12/31/24
Medicare insurance Excellus BCBS Dependent upon experience
and employee class (see
Personnel Policy for details)
12/31/24
Worker’s Compensation Comp Alliance 100% of premium 12/31/24
Short Term Disability Shelter Point 100% of premium 12/31/24
Long Term Disability Unum 100% of premium 12/31/24
General Liability Houston Casualty 100% of premium 12/31/24
Cyber & Data Security Hiscox 100% of premium 12/31/24
Accident Insurance Markel 100% of premium 7/7/24
RESOLVED that the following table presents the 2024 premiums for Health-related insurances:
Plan Type Monthly Premium
Health Insurance (Single Policy) $838.41
Health Insurance (Family Policy) $2,179.90
Dental Insurance (Single Policy) $50.55
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Dental Insurance (Subscriber & Child Policy) $94.11
Dental Insurance (Subscriber & Spouse Policy) $101.09
Dental Insurance (Family Policy) $153.09
Medicare Policy $409.04
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-23: CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES
WHEREAS carrying a cell phone is an important part of efficient communications and emergency response for
Building/Code & Zoning Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, and
WHEREAS this benefit must be claimed on the employees’ personal tax return as a taxable fringe benefit unless the
employee provides bill documentation showing work use versus personal use;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses hereby allows the positions of Code/Zoning Enforcement
Officer, Highway Superintendent, and Deputy Highway Superintendent to be reimbursed for part of the cost of their
personal cell phone at the rate of $40/month; and
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will provide a copy of this resolution to each person holding a position to which this
resolution refers.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-24: APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS & LIAISONS OF TOWN BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments and requests that each appointee report to
the Town Board at least annually:
2023 2024
A. Highway Department Liaison Katelin Olson Katelin Olson
B. Finance Committee Member Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
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C. Planning Board Liaison Rich Goldman, Michael Boggs
(alternate)
Michael Boggs, Rich Goldman
(alternate)
D. Board of Zoning Appeals Liaison Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
E. Fire Department Liaison Michael Boggs Michael Boggs
F. Town Court Liaison Katelin Olson Katelin Olson
G. Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth
Commission- Rec. Department Member
Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
H. Village EMS & EMS Billing Oversight
Committee Member
Katelin Olson, Michael Boggs Katelin Olson, Michael Boggs
I. Town Hall Maintenance Member Katelin Olson ,Michael Boggs,
(alternate)
Scott Stewart (DPW), Katelin
Olson (alternate)
J. Sustainability Committee Member Mary Bouchard Mary Bouchard
K. Trumansburg Village Board Liaison Mary Bouchard Mary Bouchard
L. Records Advisory Board Member Katelin Olson Katelin Olson
M. Safety Committee Member Michael Boggs, Elizabeth
Weatherby
Michael Boggs, Elizabeth
Weatherby
N. Agricultural Committee Member Mary Bouchard, Elizabeth
Weatherby
Mary Bouchard, Elizabeth
Weatherby
O. Infrastructure Committee Member Katelin Olson, Michelle E. Wright Katelin Olson, Michelle E. Wright
P. Cyber and IT Committee Member Katelin Olson Katelin Olson, Mary Bouchard
Q. Comprehensive Plan Committee
Member and Liaison
Katelin Olson (member), Elizabeth
Weatherby (member)
Katelin Olson (member), Elizabeth
Weatherby (member)
R. Bee Committee Mary Bouchard (chair) Mary Bouchard (chair)
S. Tree Advisory Committee Liaison n/a Mary Bouchard
T. Voucher Review Assignment Rich Goldman and Mary Bouchard
(January-June); Michael Boggs and
Elizabeth Weatherby (July-
December)
Rich Goldman and Mary Bouchard
(January-June); Michael Boggs and
Elizabeth Weatherby (July-
December)
U. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Officer
Katelin Olson Katelin Olson
V. Trumansburg Chamber of Commerce
Liaison
Elizabeth Weatherby Elizabeth Weatherby
W. Tompkins County Council of
Governments Member
Katelin Olson Katelin Olson, Michelle E. Wright
(alternate)
X. Recreation Partnership
Representative
Mary Bouchard, Elizabeth
Weatherby (alternate)
Mary Bouchard, Elizabeth
Weatherby (alternate)
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Y. Health Consortium Board
Representative
Rich Goldman, Mary Bouchard
(alternate)
Elizabeth Weatherby, Rich
Goldman (alternate)
Z. Harassment & Discrimination Policy
Compliance Officers
Michelle E. Wright and Blixy
Taetzsch
Michelle E. Wright and Blixy
Taetzsch
A.A. Camp Barton Cooperative/LDC Katelin Olson, Rich Goldman Katelin Olson, Rich Goldman
A.B. Water Source Protection Plan
Committee
Michael Boggs Michael Boggs
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-25: ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS OF NON-TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board makes the following appointments and request that each appointee report to the
Town Board at least annually:
Position 2023 2024
B. Planning Board Chairperson Pete Angie Pete Angie
C. Board of Zoning Appeals Chair Steven Morreale Steven Morreale
D. Clerk for Board of Zoning Appeals Project Assistant (TBD) Mollie Duell
E. Clerk for Planning Board Project Assistant (TBD) Mollie Duell
F. Tompkins County Environmental
Mgmt Council
Chris Collins Chris Collins
G. Tompkins County Stormwater
Coalition
Town Planner Town Planner
H. Stormwater Officer Town Planner Town Planner
I. Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth
Commission Reps.
Elizabeth Weatherby,
TBD
Elizabeth Weatherby,
Molly Kraus (Town Rep)
K. Tompkins County Youth Services
Board
(Vacant) TBD
L. Ithaca/Tompkins County Trans.
Council Policy Committee
Michelle E. Wright, Niels
Tygesen (alternate)
Niels Tygesen, Michelle E.
Wright, (alternate)
M. Ithaca/Tompkins County Trans.
Council Planning Committee
Niels Tygesen, Michelle E.
Wright (alternate)
Michelle E. Wright, Katelin
Olson (alternate)
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N. Fair Board liaison Michelle E. Wright Michelle E. Wright
O. Tompkins County Animal Control Carissa Parlato, Katelin Olson
(alternate)
Carissa Parlato, Katelin Olson
(alternate)
P. Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermun.
Org. (CWIO)
Elizabeth Thomas, Roxanne
Marino (alternate)
Elizabeth Thomas, Roxanne
Marino (alternate)
R. Safety Committee Town Planner (TBD) (alternate),
Scott, Michelle, Carissa
Niels Tygesen, Scott Stewart,
Michelle E. Wright, , Blixy
Taetszch, Dave Snyder, Carissa
Parlato
S. Cyber & IT Linda Liddle, Michelle Wright,
Carissa Parlato
Katelin Olson, Michelle E.
Wright, Carissa Parlato, Linda
Liddle, Mary Bouchard
T. Water Supervisor Scott Stewart Scott Stewart
U. Water District Billing & Collection
Clerk
Carissa Parlato Carissa Parlato
W. Jacksonville Community
Association
n/a Nancy Zahler
Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION #2024-26: PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board has appointed the following to be members of the Planning Board and Board of
Zoning Appeals with staggered annual appointments. Members whose terms expire in 2024 may be either replaced or
reappointed. Chair appointments are for one year only.
Name / email Date Appointed Term Expiration
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
STEPHEN MORREALE
Chair (One year term)
Member (5 year term)
1/4/2024
1/5/2021
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
CHERYL THOMPSON 1/5/2023 12/31/2027
ROBERT HOWARTH 1/28/2020 12/31/2024
DAVID TYLER 1/5/2022 12/31/2026
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ANDREW HILLMAN 1/4/2024 12/31/2028
Vacant (alternate)
Vacant (alternate)
MOLLIE DUELL (clerk) 1/5/2024 12/31/2024
PLANNING BOARD
PETE ANGIE,
Chair (One year term)
Member (5 year term)
1/4/2024
1/5/2022
12/31/2024
12/31/2026
REBECCA SCHNEIDER 1/4/2024 12/31/2028
LINDA LIDDLE 1/5/2023 12/31/2027
BART GRAGG 7/2023 12/31/2025
MORRIS KLEIN 12/10/2019 12/31/2024
KARL KLANKOWSKI (alternate) 1/4/2024 12/31/2024
Vacant (2nd alternate) 12/31/2023
MOLLIE DUELL (Clerk) 1/4/2024 12/31/2024
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-27: POLICIES
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town board acknowledges the following policies:
(* indicates that policy is required by NYS)
Policy Last
updated
Notes Required
by Whom
Asset & Inventory Policy 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 7/13/21
Fund Balance & Reserves Policy Update planned for 2024
Personnel various
sections
updated
2015- 2019
Includes insurance & retiree benefits
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*Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing 2015 (for Highway employees only) included
in Personnel Policy; will consider
updating in 2024 to refer to legalized
marijuana
NYS
* Code of Ethics 2009 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Workplace Violence 2015 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Harassment & Discrimination 2019 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Sexual Harassment Prevention 2019 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Sick, vacation, overtime, and leave 2019 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Expense reimbursements (for mileage,
travel, food and lodging)
2017 included in Personnel Policy NYS
* Procurement 2010 *must be reviewed annually NYS
* Use of Municipal Equipment (town-owned
vehicles; computer use; municipally-issued cell
phones/smart phones/tablets/computers;
social media)
2015 included in Personnel Policy NYS
Claims 2012
* Computer System Security (aka IT Breach
Notification)
2012 NYS
* Information Technology Policies:
Use of and Access to Personal, Private and
Sensitive Information
Wireless Security Policy
Password Security Policy
Internet, Email, and Personal Computer
Use
Mobile Computing and Storage Device
Policy
Online Banking
2015, 2017 Pieces included in both Personnel Policy
and Records Mgmt policies with the
exception of:
Wireless Security Policy
Mobile Computing and Storage
Device Policy
Online Banking
NYS
Social Media Policy 2023
Meeting Rules and Procedures 2018,
amended
2021
Flag Policy 2022
*Investment 1994 NYS
Planning Board and Zoning Board Attendance
and Training
2012
Records Management 2017
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* Local Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plans (Emergency Preparedness)
1993 NYS
EMS Ambulance Billing 2019
Mailbox Replacement for Highway Dept. 2019
*Title VI Anti-discrimination Plan (Civil Rights) 2023 NYS
* Defense and Indemnification Town does not have this policy NYS
* Capital Asset Policy 2023
Social Media 2023
Committee Policy 2024
Policy for Requesting Water District Creation
or Extension
2023
BE IT RESOLVED that these documents shall be maintained on the town website, provided in print upon request, and
further
RESOLVED that each employee and elected or appointed official (except the Town Court office) shall sign off that they
have read and understand the following policies within one month of hire or taking office:
Personnel- includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing (for Highway employees only)
Code of Ethics
Workplace Violence
Sexual Harassment
FURTHER RESOLVED that ANNUALLY all employees and elected or appointed officials shall sign off that they have read
and understood the following policies:
Code of Ethics
Workplace Violence
Sexual Harassment
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk’s Office shall maintain these records and notify the Town Supervisor of
anyone who has not complied with these requirements.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-28: TOWN OF ULYSSES TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN AND NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for the
public, staff, elected officials, and volunteers to conducting the important business of the Town; and
WHEREAS, Title VI, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act
of 1964, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities
receiving federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that the best way to demonstrate compliance with Title VI is to adopt
an actional training and reporting plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed and discussed this plan at the July 25, 2023 Town Board meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts the Town of Ulysses Title VI Compliance Plan and
Nondiscrimination Policy; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Blixy Taetzsch as the Town ’s Title VI Coordinator
through December 31, 2024; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that annually all employees and elected or appointed officials shall sign off that they have read
and understood the policy within 1 month of hire or appointment.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-29: MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:
RESOLVED that all employees (including elected and appointed public officers) and members of the Comprehensive
Plan Steering Committee are required to complete annual trainings in sexual harassment prevention, Civil Rights Title
VI, and ethics; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Second Deputy Town Supervisor, Town Attorney and/or his designees, and the Town
Bookkeeper are authorized to designate a date or dates between March 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, for direct in-
person training of said employees (including elected and appointed public officer and members of the Comprehensive
Plan Steering Committee); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals are each further authorized to
either attend any of the in-person trainings offered by the Town before June 30, 2024, or designate dates for separate,
direct in-person training, in coordination with the following key personnel: Second Deputy Town Supervisor (for the
Town Board), the Town Planner (for the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals), the Town Attorney and/or his
designees, and the Town Bookkeeper; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members are further authorized to attend any
of the in-person trainings offered by the Town before June 30, 2024;
FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Town Board, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals elect to designate an
alternate date, they must hold the in-person training required no later than June 30, 2024; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Board, Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee members who do not complete in-person training by June 30, 2024 will be required to complete remote
training substitutes by August 31, 2024; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that these remote trainings substitutes include Sexual Harassment Training meeting New York
State Regulations provided by another organization or employer, and/or viewing the video recording of Town in-
person training(s) along with the completion of written materials documenting one’s understanding of the topic; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that all employees (including elected and appointed officials and committee members), with the
exception of the Town Court staff, also fulfill the requirements specified below as applicable to their various positions;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Planner shall oversee the New York State Town Law Section 267 and Section 271
Zoning Board and Planning Board training fulfillment and documentation and provide these records to the
Bookkeeper; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bookkeeper shall oversee the fulfillment of training requirements and documentation
related to sexual harassment prevention, Title VI, and ethics trainings; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bookkeeper shall maintain these records and coordinate with the Second Deputy Town
Supervisor and Town Planner to notify the Town Supervisor of anyone who has not complied with these requirements.
Item Training Who must participate
Code of Ethics policy Required by NYS All staff, appointed & elected
public officials and anyone
else req’d by TB resolution
Workplace Violence policy Required by NYS All staff, appointed & elected
public officials and anyone
else req’d by TB resolution
Harassment & Discrimination
policy
Required by NYS All staff, appointed & elected
public officials and anyone
else req’d by TB resolution
Sexual Harassment Prevention
policy
Required by NYS All staff, appointed & elected
public officials and anyone
else req’d by TB resolution
Planning Board and Zoning Board
Training
4 hours/year as per Town policy
& NYS law. Training provided by
a municipality, regional or
county planning office or
commission, county planning
federation, state agency,
statewide municipal association,
college, or similar entity, on
topics covering planning and
zoning issues, are approved to
satisfy this requirement
Planning & Zoning boards
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Emergency Preparedness Shall be held sometime before
June 1st of 2024.
All staff
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-30: MANDATORY REVIEW OF ALL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TOWN PROPERTY
WHEREAS the Town’s insurance carrier has requested that a procedure be put in place to review all accidents involving
Town-owned property; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the purpose of this process is to document any health and safety events, including ‘near
misses’, in order to better understand how the Town might improve health and safety conditions for its employees;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that any employee involved in an accident involving Town property will complete the incident report
form provided by the Town Bookkeeper; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board delegates the procedural review of any accident involving Town property to
the Town’s Safety Committee.
RESOLUTION 2024-31: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses appoints the Town Clerk, Carissa Parlato as Records Management Officer
and;
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board shall be notified of Freedom of Information Requests.
RESOLUTION 2024-32: GIFTS FROM TOWN TO OTHER PARTIES
BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the New York State Constitutional prohibition against gifts by municipalities as
described in Article III, Section 1, the Town of Ulysses will not give donations, or other gifts of recognition for service
(retirement, annual appreciation, or otherwise) to any organizations, volunteers, or other individuals in the
employment of the Town or otherwise providing service to the Town or the community. The Town may, however, hold
recognition events, issue proclamations of appreciation, and provide refreshments.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-33: 2024 FEES and PENALTIES
RESOLVED that the Town Board practices fiscal prudence by reviewing fees annually, and further
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following fees and penalties for 2024:
PLANNING & ZONING:
*indicates fees that are subject to, by local law, charges associated with required specialized services, including, but not limited
to, legal and engineering expenses.
PLANNING & ZONING
REZONE 2023 2024
Rezone, up to 5 acres and compatible with Land Use Map $275 + costs $350*
Rezone, greater than 5 acres and compatible with Land Use
Map $275 + costs $350 + $50 per acre*
Comp Plan Land Use Map Amendment N/A $5,000 + rezone fees*
New Development District $275 + costs $5000*
VARIANCES
AREA VARIANCES:
Residential, 1 - 2 dwelling units $165 $175*
Residential, multi-unit $165 $225*
Non-residential $165 $300*
USE VARIANCES:
Residential $165 $250*
Non-residential $165 $500*
Appeals of Zoning Code Officer Decision N/A $150*
SUBDIVISIONS
Minor $165 $200*
MAJOR/CLUSTER:
Sketch Plat Review N/A $150*
Preliminary Plat Review N/A $150 + $100 per lot*
Final Plat Review $330 50% of Preliminary Plat
Review*
Plat amendments/Re-plats N/A
Same fees as listed
above if creating one
or more new lots
SITE PLAN REVIEWS
Sketch Plan Review N/A $125*
Final Plan Review (based on estimated project cost) $110-220 + costs
$1 - $49,999.99 N/A $250*
$50,000 - $99,999.99 N/A $350*
$100,000 - $249,999.99 N/A $400*
$250,000 - $499,999.99 N/A $500*
$500,000 - $999,999.99 N/A $750*
$1,000,000 - $2,499,999.99 N/A $1,000*
$2,500,000 - $4,999,999.99 N/A $1,500*
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999.99 N/A $2,000*
$10,000,000 - $19,999,999.99 N/A $2,500*
$20,000,000 and over N/A $3,000*
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Projects With Interior Work Only N/A $200*
Amendments to approved site plans N/A 50% of Regular Fees*
Special Use Permit $275 $300 + Site Plan Fees*
Other Planning & Zoning
Lot Line Alteration $55 $100
Zoning Verification Letter N/A $75
Non-conforming certifications N/A $100
Floodplain Development N/A $250
ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS:
Letter requesting initiation N/A $100*
Fee if Town Board agrees to consider (Dev Dist mod) N/A $500*
SEQR Review:
Short Environmental Assessment Form Review N/A $50
Full Environmental Assessment Form Review N/A $250
Environmental Impact Statement or Addendum to EIS N/A Cost Recovery
Special studies required, e.g. wetland delineations,
geotechnical reports, traffic studies N/A $200 per study
Board agenda processing N/A $30
Public Hearing processing N/A $50 + cost of legal
notice in paper
Time extensions for any approved project N/A $100
(Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Review 3 $110 + fees $110 + fees
Copies of Comp Plan, etc $17/copy $17/copy
Legal, Engineering, and other professional fees incurred as part of project review to be borne by the applicant.
BUILDING/CODE:
Building Permits
1 & 2 Family Residences, inc. finished basements
$.40/sq ft or $4/thousand,
whichever is greater $0.60/SF or $7/K, (greater #)
Modular $.30/sq ft $0.50/SF
Unfinished basements $.15/sq ft. $0.35/SF
Multiple dwelling/multi-residential $225 + $3/K $325 + $7/K
Commercial building $425 + $4/K $525 + $7/K
Alterations, Renovations, Additions, (R) $75 + $4/K $175 + $7/K
Alterations, Renovations, Additions, (C) $75 + $4/K $500 + $7/K
Accessory Building - separate from main building $55 + $3/K $70 + $7/K
Accessory Building - attached to 1 & 2 family res. $0.30/sq. ft. $70 + $7/K
Prefabricated Shed N/A $70 + $7/K
Pools $75 + $3/K $100 + $7/K
Roof $75 + $3/K $90 + $7/K
Deck $75 + $3/K $90 + $7/K
Plumbing N/A $100.00
Building permit renewal 1/2 original fee 1/2 original fee
Building begun without valid permit 2x Fee 2x Fee
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Solar, wind, alt energy - residential $75.00 $100
Solar, wind, alt energy - commercial $75 + $3/K
$500 if <1,000 SF, + $0.50/SF if
>1,000SF
Sign Permit $50.00 100 per sign
Fence N/A $50
Woodstove or heating unit $50.00 $100
Demolition $2/K ($65 min) $100 $2/K
Other Building
Operating Permit $75 $75
Fireworks Display $150 $150
Special Event Operating Permit - >2000
attendees $150/day of event
$300 + Site Plan Fees +
inspections
Special Event Operating Permit - <2000
attendees $50/day of event
$150 + Site Plan Fees +
inspections
Fire inspection $75/2, then $75/additional $75/2, then $75/additional
Zoning Compliance Review N/A 10% of overall permit fees
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
SERVICE PROVIDED FEE
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA Surcharge), including non-transport $450
BLS Non-Emergency $500
BLS Emergency $1,050
*2024 new fee type* BLS Treat and Release $100
ALS 1 Non-Emergency $950
*2024 new fee type* ALS Treat and Release $850
ALS 1 Emergency $1,405
ALS 2 Emergency $1,612
Specialty Care Transport $500
Paramedic Intercept $1,200
Ground Transport per Mile $35.00
CLERK:
DOG FEES: NOTES:
Dog license/renewal (spayed/neutered) $15.00 Updated 2024
Dog license/renewal (not spayed/neutered) $25.00 Updated 2024
New dog tag $5.00 Updated 2024
Purebred license (5-20 purebred dogs) $100.00
Purebred license (21 or more purebred dogs) $200.00
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Dog impoundment fee $25 for 1st offense
$50 for 2nd offense
$75 for 3rd offense
Per Town code §66-16
Unlicensed dog/Failure to renew license $25 for 1st offense
$50 for 2nd offense
$75 for 3rd offense
Dog enumeration fee $25.00
OTHER FEES: NOTES:
Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate $10.00 set by NYS
Marriage license $40.00 set by NYS
Marriage license for active-duty military no fee set by NYS
Games of Chance license $50.00 set by NYS
Hunting Licenses (varies by license) set by NYS
Disabled Parking no fee set by NYS
Returned check fee $20.00 Maximum allowed by NYS
WATER:
PERMITS & HOOK-UPS: NOTES:
Plumbing permit (up to 5 inspections) $260.00 Updated 2024
New contractor registration $25.00 Updated 2024
Engineering fees for out-of-
district/extension requests
Based on engineer’s
estimate.
TAPS:
Main tap (Standard household tap) (Billed by Bolton Point)
>1" Tap (Billed by Bolton Point)
METERS:
Standard Household Based on market cost
RF Radio Reader Based on market cost
Meter: pit type Based on market cost
Meter: >3/4” Based on market cost
Frosted (frozen) meter replacement Cost of meter + 1 hr. labor
BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION:
Backflow application review (handled by Bolton Pt)
WATER SALES: NOTES:
Water sales to users in Districts 1 & 2 Set by the Village of
Trumansburg with
(generally 1.5x the Village
rate)
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administrative fee added
by Ulysses per contract
Water sales to users in Districts 1 & 2- late
fee
10% Added in 2023
Water sales to users in Districts 3 and 4 $10.84/1000 gallons Based on Town of Ithaca’s
2024 water price of
$9.33/1000 gl with a
percentage added to account
for water loss
Water District 3 Bulk User rate 1.1x Town of Ulysses rate
($11.92)
Water District 3 Out of District Users 1.1x the rate set for regular
customers unless otherwise
specified in a contract
See contracts
CODE AND PLANNING/ZONING PENALTIES:
Activity Penalty Resolution/Law Notes
OPERATING PERMITS
Penalty for failure to apply for
Special Permit- 1st offense
$1,000.00
LL#1 of 2010
Penalty for failure to apply for
Special Permit- 2nd offense
$2,000.00
LL#1 of 2011
CODE (Building and Zoning)
Code violation No less than $100/day and
no greater than $250/day
for each day of violation,
in addition to penalties
prescribed by state law
LL1 of 2016
PLANNING BOARD
Non-Compliance
$100/day and/or Stop
Work Order
Res. 2007-36
STORM WATER
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Storm sewers- 1st offense up to $500 and/or
imprisonment up to 15
days
LL1 of 2012
each day constitutes a
new violation. GC 149-
14D
Storm sewers- 2nd offense up to $1000 and/or
imprisonment up to 15
days
LL1 of 2012
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion
Sediment Control- 1st offense
up to $350 and/or
imprisonment up to 6 days
LL1 of 2012
each week constitutes a
new violation. GC 156-
13D
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion
Sediment Control- 2nd offense
$350-700 and/or
imprisonment up to 6
months
LL1 of 2012 each week constitutes a
new violation. GC 156-
13D
Stormwater Mgmt and Erosion
Sediment Control- 3rd offense
$700-1000 and/or
imprisonment up to 6
months
LL1 of 2012 each week constitutes a
new violation. GC 156-
13D
OTHER
Flood damage prevention: No
structure shall hereafter be
constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered and no
land shall be excavated or filled
without full compliance with
the terms of this chapter and
any other applicable
regulations.
up to $250; or imprisoned
up to 15 days
LL2 of 1987
GC 89-8
Radio communications
protection: to prevent
interference with the
countywide public safety radio
communications system which
is used by emergency service
providers in this municipality
and throughout Tompkins
County.
up to $250
LL2 of 2007
GC 129
Watercraft 73-c of the New York State
Navigation Law
4/13/2004 GC 205-7
Zoning No less than $100/day and no
greater than $250/day for each day
of violation, in addition to penalties
prescribed by state law
2017-59 GC 212-4 E
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WATER PENALTIES:
Item Penalty Source Notes
Water bill late fee (penalty) 10% Res. 2014-67 can also shut off
water.
Late fee for new water hookup fees 5% 2017-118
Any user who is found to have violated
any provision of this article, or permit or
administrative order
up to $1000 LL1 of 2003 GC 200- 14A(4)
CIVIL PENALTIES: Any person who violates
any of the provisions of or who fails to
perform any duty imposed by this article,
or any administrative order or
determination of the Superintendent
promulgated under this article, or the
terms of any permit
up to $1000
LL1 of 2003
each day
constitutes a
new violation.
GC 200- 14B(1)
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: Any person
who willfully violates any provision of this
article or any final determination or
administrative order of the Water District
Operator made in accordance with this
article shall be guilty of a Class A
Misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof
not less than $500 nor more
than $1,000, or imprisonment
not to exceed one year, or
both. Each offense shall be a
separate and distinct offense,
and, in the case of a
continuing offense, each day's
continuance thereof shall be
deemed a separate and
distinct offense
LL1 of 2003 GC 200- 14B(3)
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: Any user who
knowingly makes any false statements,
representations, or certifications in any
application, record, report, plan or other
document filed or required to be
maintained pursuant to this article, or
permit, or who falsifies, tampers with, or
knowingly renders inaccurate any
monitoring device or method required
under this article shall be guilty of a Class
A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction,
shall be punished by a fine of
not more than $1,000 per
violation per day or
imprisonment for not more
than one year, or both.
LL1 of 2003
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-34: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN BOARD
The following working groups or committees are appointed by the Town Board for specific purposes and may or may
not have terms of office:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERM END NOTES
CONSERVATION &
SUSTAINABILITY
ADVISORY (CSAC)
Roxanne Marino 2024 Chair – appointment expires
12/31/24
Bara Hotchkiss 2024
Terry Carroll 2025
Andrew Hillmann 2025
Cait Darfler
Christine Collins
Marissa Nolan 2024
YOUTH COMMISSION
(annual appointments)
Paul Pennock (chair) 2024 School liaison
Molly Kraus 2024 Town rep
Elizabeth Weatherby 2024 Town rep
Katelin Olson 2024 Town board liaison
Rick Alvord 2024 County liaison
Ben Carver 2024 Village board liaison
Michael Darfler 2024 Village rep
Keith Hannon 2024 Village rep
HABITAT NATURE
PRESERVE COMMITTEE
(annual appointment)
Carissa Parlato (chair) 2024 Town liaison
Marvin Pritts 2024
Aaron Rovitz 2024
Kira Lallas 2024 Neighbor
Marc Devokaitis 2024 neighbor
Mary Bouchard 2024 Town board liaison
TREE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Andy Hillmann 2025
Don Ellis 2025
Greg Peck 2026
Pamela Markham 2026
Marvin Pritts 2024
John Wertis 2024
BEE COMMITTEE
(annual appointments)
George Myers 2024
Brooke Palmer 2024
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Gail Shapiro 2024
Paul Rack 2024
Achula Wali 2024
Gunther Keil 2024
Alison James 2024
Bridget Brewer 2024
Mary Bouchard (chair) 2024
WATER SOURCE
PROTECTION PLAN
COMMITTEE
Linda Liddle (chair) Through
project
completion
Tim Martinson Through
project
completion
Amy Panek Through
project
completion
Stephen Morreale Through
project
completion
Rebecca Schneider Through
project
completion
Liz Thomas Through
project
completion
Roxanne Marino Through
project
completion
Michael Boggs (liaison) 12/31/2024
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE COMMITTEE
Ann DiPetta (chair) Through
project
completion
Community member
Rebecca Schneider Through
project
completion
Planning Board committee
member
Roxanne Marino Through
project
completion
CSAC committee member
Katelin Olson 12/31/2024 Town Board committee member
Elizabeth Weatherby 12/31/2024 Town Board Liaison and
Committee Member Alternate
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Moe Klein Planning Board/BZA committee
member
Allison Weaver Business owner member
Tai Basilius Ag committee member
Karl Klankowski (appointed on
1/9/24)
Lakeshore member
Diane Cohen Community member
Rose Hansen Village CPZR liaison
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
COMMITTEE
(annual appointment)
Carissa Parlato (co-chair) 2024
Michelle E. Wright (co-chair) 2024
Michael Boggs 2024 Town Board liaison
Dave Snyder 2024 Union rep
Elizabeth Weatherby 2024 Town Board liaison
Scott Stewart 2024 DPW
Blixy Taetszch
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-35: POLICY FOR APPLYING AND RECEIVING GRANTS AND ENGAGING IN CONTRACTS
(Originally Adopted 6/26/2006 As The “Gatekeeper” Resolution), (Amended 1/14/2020)
WHEREAS the Town Board is the Executive body charged with speaking and acting on behalf of the Town (Town Law
Section 64), unless such powers are specifically delegated by resolution to the Supervisor, as per Town Law Section
29(16), or to another individual,
BE IT RESOLVED that any application (full or partial, new or revised) for grant funding or financing above $2,000, or
request for evaluation of funding potential, or any request for review or approval of any project proposed by the Town
of Ulysses to any government agency or other entity external Ulysses Town government be approved by Town Board
resolution before it is submitted to the appropriate agency, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED that all funding applications of any amount shall be evaluated for future impact on Town staff
time and resources by the Town Supervisor and any applicable staff before being submitted, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED that unless otherwise authorized, the Town Supervisor must also be given authority by the Town
Board to accept grant funds on any successful grant applications, and;
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FURTHER RESOLVED that unless authorized in the Town of Ulysses Procurement Policy (or otherwise), the Town
Supervisor and Highway Superintendent must also be authorized by the Town Board to make contractual
commitments on behalf of the town, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED, all Town Board members including the Supervisor shall identify whether they are speaking by
authority of the Board or as an individual when talking with granting agencies, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution hereby supersedes all previous Town Board resolutions which may be
interpreted as giving the Supervisor, any other member of the Town Board, Highway Superintendent, or any
professional contracted with by the Town of Ulysses the authority to make applications (full or partial) for grants,
loans, or any other type of project financing, make contractual commitments (verbal or written) on behalf of the Town,
or otherwise act in any legal or official capacity on behalf of the Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-36: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ATTORNEY SERVICES
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has retained legal services that include attendance at monthly meetings of the Town
Board as needed, as well as regular calls with the Town Supervisor to prioritize and discuss legal work, therefore be it
RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of attorney time to
resolve shall be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the entire Town Board.
RESOLUTION 2024-37: TOWN BOARD ACCESS TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses has contracted for engineering services, therefore be it
RESOLVED that any work requested by Town Board members that will require more than 2 hours of engineering time
to resolve shall be routed through the Town Supervisor or be authorized by the entire Town Board.
RESOLUTION 2024-38: CONTRACTS AND ANNUAL PAYMENTS –COMM ORGS VS. SERVICE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to annually sign contracts and letters of agreement with the
following entities:
a. DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS
Entity
Contract Amt
approved for 2024
budget
Contract not to
Exceed Amt for
2024
Notes Regarding
Payment
Armory Associates $2,400 $2,400 GASB 75 Reporting
Advance 2000 IT Support Services $685.60/month See budget Bronze level
Attorney for the Town– Nathan D.
VanWhy, Coughlin and Gerhart, LLP
$280/hr Attorney
$255/hr Special
Counsel
$230/hr Associate,
$185/hr Paralegal
See budget As invoiced
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BAS software annual agreement for
clerk program $738.13 $738.13 Annually
BAS software annual agreement for
on-line dog module $413.44 413.44 Annually
Board of Zoning Appeals $325 – chair
$215- members n/a Annually in Dec.
Cayuga Lake Watershed
Intermunicipal Organization $2,729 $2,729 Annual fee
Charge Point Fees (EV charging
station) $3,321 $3,321 3 yr warranty paid in
2021
Cleaning- Weekends
$600/month + annual
floor wax @ about
$900
monthly
Eldorado Water Billing Software $2,100 $2,100 Invoiced quarterly
Engineering – MRB See Current rate
schedule
Not to exceed rate
schedule As invoiced
General Code $1,200 Annual fee Annual fee
GTCHIC (Health Consortium)
No fee- just contract
amendments to
include new members,
etc.
n/a n/a
Historian $1,826 n/a Annually in Dec.
Insero $17,000 $17,000 Annual Audit
IT Services See contract n/a Per contract
Planning Board $325 – chair
$215- members n/a Annually in Dec.
RecDesk Software Subscription $4,100 $4,100 Annually
Stormwater Coalition $1,600 n/a As invoiced
Neptune Water Meter Reading
Software $1,298 $1,298 Annual Fee
Tompkins County Animal Control $18,134 $18,134 Monthly
Tompkins County Recreation
Partnership $11,377 $11,377 Annual fee
Tompkins County Soil & Water $60/hr n/a Final rate coming
1/8; As invoiced
Village of Trumansburg Sidewalk
Maintenance
Based on Village hourly
rates n/a As invoiced
Williamson Law – Accounting
Software $1,366 $1,435 Annually
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Williamson Law Book- Tax Glance
software program $163 n/a As invoiced
Youth – Library Summer reading
program $4,000 $4,000 By 5/31
Ixom Water Tank Aerator Service
contract
b. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING
Entity Contract Amt approved for 2024 budget
American Legion $475
Community Science Institute (CSI) $6,698
Foodnet Meals on Wheels $2,250
Gadabout $2,500
Lifelong $3,000
Tburg Chamber (Winterfest) $1,000
Trumansburg Afterschool Program $1,500
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $5,000
Trumansburg Farmer's Market $3,000
Trumansburg Senior Citizens $900
Ulysses Historical society $700
Library $12,500
Jacksonville Park $5,000
Food Studies Institute $1,000
Trumansburg Food Pantry $1,000
Trumansburg Community Nursery School $1,750
Trumansburg Fish and Game $900
RESOLUTION 2024-39: DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MINUTES
RESOLVED that once all resolutions of the Organizational Meeting are completed, the Town Board will make a motion
to accept the minutes as a whole. These minutes shall be the final minutes of the meeting and a final version of the
complete Organizational Meeting minutes will be distributed by the Town Clerk to ALL employees and elected officials
within 14 days of completion and will be posted to the website.
OTHER ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, NOT SUBJECT TO TOWN BOARD APPROVAL:
Job title: Name of appointee: Appointed by:
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor Blixy Taetzsch Town Supervisor
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1st Deputy Supervisor Richard Goldman Town Supervisor
Budget Officer & 2nd Deputy
Supervisor
Michelle E. Wright Town Supervisor
Town Historian TBD Town Supervisor
Court Clerk Angela Champion Town Justices
Deputy Town Clerk Cassandra Beck Town Clerk
Second Deputy Town Clerk Rosemarie Hanson Town Clerk
Deputy Highway Superintendent Dave Snyder Highway Superintendent
RESOLUTION 2024-40: AUTHORIZATION FOR A DELEGATE TO VOTE AT AOT MEETING
RESOLVED that Michael Boggs is authorized to vote on behalf of the town at the Associations of Towns ’
annual meeting.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
RESOLUTION 2024-41: APPROVAL OF PAY RATE FOR NEW HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE
RESOLVED Approve William Conroy at a pay rate retroactive to Jan. 2 2024.
FURTHER RESOLVED that probation is 1 year from date of hire.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/4/24
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JANUARY 9TH, 2024: TOWN BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION 2024-42: APPROVAL OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AGREEMENT FOR 2024
WHEREAS, a fire protection district known as the “Fire Protection District of the Towns of Ulysses, Hector and
Covert” (hereafter referred to as “the Fire Protection District”) has been duly established in the said towns;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Protection District encompasses the following territory in the Town of Ulysses: All of the
Town of Ulysses, excepting the area within the limits of the incorporated Village of Trumansburg; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Trumansburg (hereafter referred to as “the Village”) maintains a volunteer fire
department, with adequate and suitable apparatus, equipment and training for the furnishing of fire
protection services within the Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, Town Law §184 permits a town to contract with a village which maintains adequate and suitable
apparatus and appliances for the furnishing of fire protection services in such fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to contract with the Village to provide fire protection services in the Fire
Protection District; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing as required by §184 of the Town Law was duly advertised on Dec. 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on January 9, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. and all members of the public wishing
to share their opinions in person or in writing had the opportunity to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves and authorizes execution of the
attached Agreement between the Village and the Town, whereby the Village will provide the Town with fire
protection capable of responding to fire related and health related emergencies on an ongoing basis within
the Fire Protection District, for the period from January 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024; and be it further
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Agreement, the Town shall pay the Village the sum of $248,837.05. for such
services and the bill will be paid no later than February 15, 2024; and be it further
RESOLVED that, the Supervisor of the Town of Ulysses is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the Town of Ulysses.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-43: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXECUTION WITH BARTON AND LOGUIDICE FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR CURRY ROAD OVER TRUMANSBURG CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT
PARTIALLY FUNDED BY BRIDGE-NY
WHEREAS the Town was awarded $1.5 million through the New York State Department of Transportation
(NYSDOT) Bridge NY infrastructure funding program for the replacement of the Curry Road culvert (PIN
3757.39); and
WHEREAS as documented in Resolution 2023-196, the Town of Ulysses went through the NYSDOT required
process to select a consultant for professional engineer design services; and
WHEREAS the firm Barton and Loguidice was selected to be the consulting firm; and
WHEREAS the Town Attorney has reviewed and approved the design contract provided by Barton and
Loguidice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the engineering design
contract with Barton and Loguidice to provide engineering services for the Bridge NY project on Curry Road
over Trumansburg Creek for $218,000.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-44: APPROVAL OF REC DIRECTOR SALARY FOR 2024
RESOLVED, that the position of Recreation Director is a salaried position at $25,302 for 2024, per the
adopted 2024 Town Budget.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-45: APPOINTMENT TO COMP PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE:
RESOLVED that the Town Board appoint Karl Klankowski to fill the Lakeshore Zone seat on the
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for the duration of the project.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
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Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-46: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH
SERVICES FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Ulysses Town Board approved the Town Supervisor on December 12, 2023 to apply for
funding for 2024 Youth Services provided in Ulysses; and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has allocated $17,904 for Youth Development Programming, College Tours and
Civic Engagement, and $12,424 for the Youth Employment Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the Town Supervisor signing the 2024 Funding Contract;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Clerk to provide the signed contract to
Tompkins County Department of Youth Services.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-47: AUTHORIZING TITLE CHANGE FOR HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the passage of Local Law No. 5 for the Year 2023: A Local Law Creating a New Chapter 40 of
the Town Code Entitled “Public Works Department” on October 24, 2023 by Resolution 169 of 2023, resulted
in the replacement of the Highway Department with the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 5 of 2023 creates the position of the Director of Public Works
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Supervisor to request from the Tompkins County
Board of Elections and any other applicable Tompkins County departments to change the title of Highway
Superintendent to Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
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Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-48: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes, as presented/amended, from:
11/9/23 Public Info Session; 11/14/23 Regular Meeting; 11/28/23 Regular Meeting; 12/7/23 Special
Meeting; 12/12/23 Special Meeting.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
RESOLUTION 2024-49: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed and approves payment of claims for Abstract 13
vouchers in the amount of $16,822.55, and Abstract 1 vouchers in the amount of $86,784.68.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/9/24
JANUARY 23RD, 2024: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-50: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TOWN BOARD AUDIT OF JUSTICE
COURTS
WHEREAS, NYS requires an annual audit of the finances of the Ulysses Town Justice Courts,
either as an internal audit by Town Board members or by an auditing firm;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Board acknowledges an internal audit of the Ulysses
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Justice Courts was completed by Town Board members Michael Boggs and Elizabeth
Weatherby, on behalf of the Town Board, on January 12, 2024; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall submit a certified copy of this resolution along
with the results of the audit to the NYS Office of Court Administration.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
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Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
RESOLUTION 2024-51: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND
WATER CONTRACT
RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the 2024
Tompkins County Soil and Water Contract, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is directed to submit the signed contract to
Tompkins County.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
RESOLUTION 2024-52: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #317
WHEREAS, the passage of Local Law No. 5 for the Year 2023: A Local Law Creating a New
Chapter 40 of the Town Code Entitled “Public Works Department” on October 24, 2023 by
Resolution 169 of 2023, resulted in the replacement of the Highway Department with the
Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, the existing collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Ulysses and
Teamsters Local 317 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (hereafter “Union”),
dated January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 refers to the Highway Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a
Memorandum of Agreement with the Union recognizing the name change from Highway
Department to the Department of Public Works in the existing collective bargaining
agreement.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
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Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
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Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
RESOLUTION 2024-53: RECOGNIZING SERVICE OF STEVEN MANCIOCCHI
WHEREAS, Mr. Manciocchi has been an appreciated and valued member of the Town’s
Highway Department since 2005, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manciocchi served as a union steward for several years and worked with the
Town Board to develop multiple contracts to serve the members and the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department, now the Department of Public Works, will miss his sense
of humor and work ethic;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board extends its appreciation to Mr. Manciocchi for his
many years of service to the Town of Ulysses and wishes him well in his retirement.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs abstain
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
RESOLUTION 2024-54: APPOINTMENT TO BZA
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Karen Meador to the BZA as an alternate
with a term ending on 12/31/24.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs abstain
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
RESOLUTION 2024-55: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from
1/4/24 Organizational Meeting and the 1/9/24 Regular Meeting.
Moved: Ms. Bouchard Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
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Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 1/23/24
FEBRUARY 8TH, 2024: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-56: AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO HIRE A LAW FIRM IN HER DISCRETION
TO CONDUCT A CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to hire a law firm in her discretion to conduct
a confidential investigation.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 2/8/24
FEBRUARY 13TH, 2024: TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-57: STRATEGY FOR ALLOCATION OF ARPA FUNDS USE
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board approves the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds strategy, including
timelines and ratings questions, as proposed/amended.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
RESOLUTION 2024-58: 2023 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the following budget modifications to the 2023 budget.
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
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A1010.1 TOWN BOARD - PS $ 21,070.00 Increase $ 2.00 $
21,072.00
Rounding error
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1110.12 JUSTICE CLERK PS $ 53,529.00 Increase $ 0.06 $
53,529.06
Rounding error
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1220.1 SUPERVISOR -PS $ 38,938.00 Increase $ 0.12 $ 38,938.12
Rounding error
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1320.4 AUDITOR - CONTRACTUAL $ 15,950.00 Increase $ 1,250.0 $ 17,200.00
Auditing services contract exceeded budgeted amount.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1410.1 TOWN CLERK - PS $ 61,491.00 Increase $ 0.04 $ 61,491.04
Rounding error
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1450.4 ELECTIONS - CONTRACTUAL $ 4,000.00 Increase $ 1,499.68 $ 5,499.68
Actual expenses exceeded historically budgeted amount.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A5010.1 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT PS $ 70,158.00 Increase $ 0.14 $ 70,158.14
Rounding error
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1990.4 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT $ 22,582.95
Decrease $ 2,752.04 $ 19,830.91
Offsetting above overages with contingency. Total contingency use for 2023 including this modification =
$15,169.09
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1220.132 BUDGET OFFICER PS $ 47,263.00 Increase $
681.72
$
47,944.72
Additional work related to the administration of Tompkins County grant.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1220.14 SUPERVISOR-PROJECT ASST
PS $ 9,152.00
Decrease
$
681.72
$
8,470.28
PS funds available within Supervisor Office PS lines.
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Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1670.4 PRINTING & MAILING - CE $ 12,851.57 Increase $
903.58
$
13,755.15
With new budgeting technique, operational lines without a contingency buffer will require budget
modifications periodically if unknown operational expenses arise throughout the year.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A1650.4 CENTRAL COMMUNICATION CE $ 15,625.71
Decrease
$
903.58
$
14,722.13
Funds available in this operationally similar line.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7020.12 REC PS - ASST REC DIRECTOR $ - Increase $
1,672.00
$
1,672.00
New line created in order to fulfill needs associated with increased Rec Department programming.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7020.42 RECREATION CE $ 31,300.00 Increase $
187.27
$
31,487.27
Increased costs associated with increased programming.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7020.43 REC CE - ADULT COMMUNITY
REC $ 1,249.51 Increase $
250.00
$
1,499.51
Increased costs associated with increased programming.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A2001 RECREATION FEES $ 94,549.51 Increase $
2,109.27
$
96,658.78
Rec related expenses offset with increased revenue from department. Note that actual revenues in A2001
exceeded budgeted amount by $13,168.63 and exceeded end of year (EOY) estimates by $8,877
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7110.4 PARKS - CONTRACTUAL $ 5,550.00 Increase $
4,042.00
$
9,592.00
Increased expense associated with Tompkins County grant funded related work.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A2706 GRANTS FROM LOCAL GOVTS $ 25,572.07 Increase $
4,042.00
$
29,614.07
Tompkins County Grant revenue.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
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A7310.1 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT - PS $ 31,428.18 Increase $
149.10
$
31,577.28
Increased YEP opportunities from transition to how program is administered.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7310.11 YEP ADMIN & YOUTH DEV PS $ 6,501.00 Increase $
5,527.50
$
12,028.50
Increased Town staff expenses due to transition to how program is administered.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7310.4 YOUTH PROGRAMS - CE $ 53,844.82 Decrease $
5,676.60
$
48,168.22
Cost savings in this line due to transition to how program is administered.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A7989.4 CULTURE & REC - CE $ 9,500.00 Increase $
1,524.03
$
11,024.03
Unbudgeted Tree Committee event offset by TRIAD Foundation grant funds.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A2089 OTHER CULTURE & REC INCOME $ - Increase $
1,524.03
$
1,524.03
TRIAD Foundation grant funds.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A9030.8 SOCIAL SECURITY $ 38,620.00 Increase $
759.27
$
39,379.27
Use of Town staff in lieu of contracted services in youth development.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
A9060.8 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 70,000.00 Decrease $
759.27
$
69,240.73
Budget savings available in benefit line.
B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B1420.4 ATTORNEY - CONTRACTUAL $ 35,951.52 Increase $
1,661.57
$
37,613.09
Increased use of attorney due to increased activity related to B fund.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B1990.4 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT $ 13,458.01
Decrease
$
1,661.57
$
11,796.44
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Total contingency use for 2023 including this modification = $8,203.56
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B8020.1 PLANNING/ZONING CLERK -
PS $ 13,728.00 Increase $
1,409.35
$
15,137.35
Planned overage due to department needs.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B8021.11 PLANNING INTERNSHIP - PS $ 2,400.00 Decrease $
1,409.35
$
990.65
Underspent line for B fund admin and project support.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B9010.8 NYS RETIREMENT $ 15,000.00 Increase $
3,239.09
$
18,239.09
Historic reporting issue will be resolved by paying employer contribution.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B9055.8
DISABILITY AND PFL
INSURANCE $ 776.22 Increase $
61.50
$
837.72
Adjustment in estimated calculation of salaries to actual for 2023.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
B9060.8 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 62,000.00 Decrease $
3,300.59
$
58,699.41
Funds available in employee benefits related account line.
DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
DA5130.1 MACHINERY - PS $ 42,000.00 Increase $
768.00
$
42,768.00
Adjustment for actual allocation of PS time.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
DA5140.1 BRUSH & WEEDS - PS $ 25,000.00 Increase $
1,177.00
$
26,177.00
Adjustment for actual allocation of PS time.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
DA5142.1 SNOW REMOVAL - PS $ 24,000.00 Decrease $
1,945.00
$
22,055.00
Funds available in this PS line.
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SW2 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW2-
8320.4 WATER PURCHASES - CE $ 500.00 Increase $
91.71
$
591.71
Water use expenses budgeted amount, offset with revenue.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW2-2140 METERED WATER SALES $ 500.00 Increase $
91.71
$
591.71
Water use expenses budgeted amount, offset with revenue.
SW3 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW3-
8310.11
WATER ADMINISTRATION -
PS $ - Increase $
88.00 $ 88.00
New permitting admin process instituted in 2023.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW3-
8340.2 WATER TRANSPORT&DISTR - EQ $ 49,800.00 Increase $
4,047.09
$
53,847.09
Using operational contingency to offset new equipment opposed to using reserves as budgeted.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW3-
1990.4 CONTINGENCY $ 5,998.24 Decrease $
4,135.09
$
1,863.15
Total contingency use for 2023 including this modification = $4,136.85
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW3-
8320.41
WATER PURCHASES LOSS -
CE $ 14,145.00 Increase $
1,922.99
$
16,067.99
Water loss higher than budgeted.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW3-
8320.4 WATER PURCHASES - CE $ 94,659.00 Decrease $
1,922.99
$
92,736.01
Water purchases lower than budgeted.
SW4 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
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SW4-
8320.4 WATER PURCHASES - CE $ 582.31 Increase $
179.45
$
761.76
Water use expenses budgeted amount, offset with revenue.
Account # Account Name Current
Budget
Increase /
Decrease
Budget Mod
Request Post Budget Mod.
SW4-2140 METERED WATER SALES $ 582.31 Increase $
179.45
$
761.76
Water use expenses budgeted amount, offset with revenue.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
RESOLUTION 2024-59: 2023 USE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (APRA) FUNDS FOR WATER
DISTRICT 3
WHEREAS the 2023 adopted budget approved the use of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for the critical
radio meter modernization project for Water District 3 in the amount of $27,548, and
WHEREAS in 2023, the radio meters were purchased and replaced throughout Water District 3, and
WHEREAS this resolution is for purposes of documentation and reporting, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the total ARPA funds used for this purpose was the $27,548 as budgeted and is the total of
ARPA funds used in 2023.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-60: AUTHORIZATION OF SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH INSERO FOR ANNUAL
AUDIT
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the contract with Insero for the
annual audit.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
RESOLUTION 2024-61: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from 1/23/24 Regular
meeting & Public Hearing and the 2/8/24 Special Meeting.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
RESOLUTION 2024-62: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed and approves payment of claims for Abstract #2,
vouchers 27-96 in the amount of $829,866.62.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
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RESOLUTION OF 2024-63: CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 27TH REGULAR MEETING
RESOLVED the Ulysses Town Board cancels its regularly scheduled February 27, 2024 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman absent
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date Adopted: 2/13/24
MARCH 12TH, 2024: TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-64: AUTHORIZING USE OF FUNDS FROM THE TOWN OF ULYSSES DA233/DA878
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND TO PURCHASE LOADER IN 2024
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted the 2024 budget for the Town on October 24, 2023 which includes the
appropriation of $82,044 from the Capital Equipment Reserve Fund DA878 for the purpose of purchasing highway
equipment in 2024; and
WHEREAS, this reserve appropriation is planned and accounted for in the multi-year capital plan updated during
budget season; and
WHEREAS, the balance at the end of the 2023 fiscal year in the DA233/DA878 Highway Equipment Reserve Fund
will be approximately $132,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law §6-c, an expenditure from a capital equipment reserve fund
requires authorization by the Town Board, and such authorization is subject to a permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS, the Town needs to purchase the following highway equipment: Volvo L90H Loader for the net
purchase price of $141,431; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the above-referenced equipment falls within the purposes for which the
DA233/DA878 Highway Equipment Reserve Fund was established;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the following expenditures from the Town of Ulysses
DA233/DA878 Highway Equipment Reserve Fund for the purchase of highway equipment: $82,044 for the Volvo
L90H Loader; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to General Municipal Law §6-c, this resolution is subject to a permissive
referendum; and be it 3
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk will post and publish the following notice of the permissive referendum
in accordance to law and provide a copy of such notice to the Town Supervisor:
“NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March, 2024, the Town Board of the
Town of Ulysses, New York duly adopted Resolution _____ of 2024, an abstract of which follows below, which is
subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to General Municipal Law section 6-c. The resolution authorizes the
Town of Ulysses (“the Town”) to use up to $82,044 from the Town of Ulysses DA233/DA878 Highway Equipment
Reserve Fund.
The resolution shall take effect 30 days after adoption, i.e., on April 11, 2024, unless by such date there is filed in
the office of the town clerk a petition, signed, and acknowledged or proved, or authenticated by electors of the
town qualified to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money, in number equal to at least five percent of
the total vote cast for governor in the Town at the last general election held for the election of state officers, but
not be less than 100 in a town of the first class, protesting against the resolution and requesting that it be
submitted to the qualified electors of the town, for their approval or disapproval.”
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
RESOLUTION 2024-65 OF: APPROVAL TO INVESTIGATE COSTS FOR ARPA FUNDS PROJECTS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Supervisor to oversee the investigation of the following
projects for cost determinations and other management details per the Town’s Procurement Policy for potential
expenditures of American Recovery Fund Act monies:
• Security doors/assessment for town hall
• Town Hall parking lot design
• Summer rec program transition to Camp Barton
• Generator for Town Barn
• Stormwater
• Well-testing
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-66: GATEKEEPER RESOLUTION FOR UNITED WAY FUNDING FOR RECREATION AND
YOUTH SERVICES
RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit, or direct another employee to
submit, applications for funding up to $12,000 for recreation and youth services for 2024-2025 United Way
Funding.
RESOLUTION 2024-67: ADOPTION OF A RECYCLING POLICY AT TOWN FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses is committed to ecological sustainability and addressing climate changes issues
when possible; and
WHEREAS, recycling is a key component of waste management; and
WHEREAS, in practice Town facilities have integrated recycling into their operations; and
WHEREAS, the following policy will be included in subsequent annual organizational meetings and is meant to
clarify the Town’s commitment to recycling;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board adopts the following Recycling Policy:
Town of Ulysses Internal Recycling Policy for Town Owned Facilities
The Town of Ulysses will place recycling containers next to all trash receptacles in all Town owned facilities.
It is the responsibility of all Town employees to ensure that recyclable materials generated while at work are
cleaned, broken down and placed properly in the recycling container.
RESOLUTION 2024-68: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE STORMWATER COALITION OF TOMPKINS
COUNTY
RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the agreement with the Stormwater
Coalition of Tompkins County at a rate of $57/hour, up to $12,500 per year, on an as-needed basis.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
RESOLUTION 2024-69: AUTHORIZING BYLAW AMENDMENTS FOR THE THREE FALLS LDC
WHEREAS, the Towns of Covert and Ulysses, and the Village of Trumansburg (together, the “Municipalities”)
formed the Three Falls Local Development Corporation (the “LDC”) in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the LDC was intended to provide, among other things, flexibility and efficiency in
decisions and operations with respect to the future management of the Camp Barton property once it is acquired
by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation, as well as the negotiations for
licensing the right to manage the same; and,
WHEREAS, in its first year in office the members of the LDC Board of Directors have discovered certain
inefficiencies in its bylaws, included but not limited to:
• The requirement that most operating decisions of the LDC be approved by the individual Boards of each
Member Municipality rather than the Board of Directors of the LDC;
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• The requirement that all agreements between the LDC and outside entities be approved by the individual
Boards of each Member Municipality rather than by the Board of Directors of the LDC;
• The requirement that all Member Municipalities share equally in all costs of the LDC regardless of
urgency, timing, or the ability to fund said costs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the LDC believes it will greatly improve the efficiency of operations of the
LDC to amend the bylaws to address the above, and better allow the LDC to carry out the purposes for which it
was formed; and
WHEREAS, that the Board of Directors of the Three Falls Local Development Corporation recommends to its
Member Municipalities that the Bylaws of the Corporation be amended as presented;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the amended bylaws of the Three Falls Local Development
Corporation.
Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
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RESOLUTION 2024-70: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from 2/13/24 Regular
Meeting.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Olson aye Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
RESOLUTION 2024-71: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board has reviewed and approves payment of claims for Abstract 3, vouchers 97
through 153, in the amount of $260,663.74.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/12/24
MARCH 26TH, 2024: TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION 2024-72: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from 3/12/24 Regular
Meeting.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 3/26/24